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Considering the use of artificial intelligence in language services

May 5, 2025

A new resource that offers an insight into the role of artificial intelligence in providing language services is now available.

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Sun shines on solar celebrations

Apr 16, 2025

Every April, millions of people across Southeast and South Asian countries and communities celebrate the Solar New Year.

Buddha's birthday celebrations set to bloom in Supreme Court Gardens

Apr 11, 2025

The theme for the 2025 Buddha’s Birthday and Multicultural Festival is ‘Coexistence and Coprosperity’

Western Australian Multicultural Awards celebrations launch Harmony Week in style

Mar 24, 2025

Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2025 showcase achievements in promoting multiculturalism.

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The importance of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Mar 21, 2025

An opportunity to consider the serious and far-reaching consequences of racism is at the heart of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

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CaLD communities building strong futures with record $13.2 million Community Capital Works Fund

Feb 3, 2025

Culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community organisations will benefit from a record $13.2 million in Community Capital Works Fund (CCWF) grants to support the building, refurbishment, maintenance and upgrade of community infrastructure.

Tet Festival to bring in Vietnamese New Year in sparkling style

Jan 31, 2025

Western Australians are encouraged to experience the excitement of Vietnamese New Year celebrations at Tet Festival 2025 this weekend.

WA welcomes a transformational Year of the Snake

Jan 31, 2025

Western Australians join billions of people all over the world in celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year, which in 2025 starts on 29 January and ends on 12 February.

OMI end of year closedown

Dec 19, 2024

The Office of Multicultural Interests will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen Thursday 2 January 2025.

Nominate now for the Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2025

Dec 9, 2024

Nominations are now open for the Western Australian Multicultural Awards 2025.

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16 Days in WA

Nov 27, 2024

Speak up and make a difference in 16 days.

Celebrating our amazing children and inspiring the next generation

Oct 24, 2024

Children's Week 2024 takes place from 18-27 October, to celebrate the rights and wellbeing of children.

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Family and domestic violence campaign toolkit for CaLD communities

Oct 11, 2024

A range of translated material is available as part of the WA Government’s new ‘Coercion Hurts’ campaign.

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Talented community language teachers in a class of their own

Sep 3, 2024

Outstanding Community Language Teacher of the Year Awards 2024

Two new Intensive English Centres to strengthen student support

Aug 19, 2024

Improved accessibility to English language programs to ensure newly arrived students have the best chance of success at school

$3 million Community Capital Works Fund now open

Aug 6, 2024

Grants of up to $500,000 to support CaLD community associations to upgrade, maintain and diversify community infrastructure.

$5.4 million Community Capital Works Fund provides critical support for CaLD communities

Mar 22, 2024

More than $5.4 million has been allocated via the Community Capital Works Fund (CCWF) to assist grassroot community hubs support the growing needs of our Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) communities.

Champions of multiculturalism celebrated to launch Harmony Week

Mar 15, 2024

Harmony Week has been launched with the annual Western Australian Multicultural Awards.

Community Citizen of the Year Awards

Mar 6, 2024

Who embodies and encourages harmony in your community?

WA soars into the Year of the Dragon

Feb 12, 2024

Gong Xi Fa Cai!