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Cultural Diversity

Intercultural Advisory Committee

Intercultural Advisory Committee (IAC).

African Communities Working Group (ACWG)

The ACWG is representative of African communities living in the municipality and works together to support the City of Melton to be inclusive of all people, valuing and acknowledging the contribution of cultural diversity and the specific role of African communities within the municipality.

Translated Information

Translated information for our non-English speaking residents.

I Belong

The I Belong project embraces and celebrates the rich cultural diversity of the City of Melton and seeks to increase community awareness and appreciation of our collective heritage.

Intercultural Plan

The Intercultural Plan contributes to Council’s mission to support the growth, wellbeing and aspirations of our community through leadership, excellence and inclusion. It provides a roadmap for Council’s work in the intercultural space.

Faces of Melton

Celebrating Harmony Day 2019, Tamirat Gebremariam has painted striking contemporary portraits of 12 residents of the City of Melton.

Language services

The provision of language services, such as interpreting and translating services assists residents to access the necessary information, programs and services they need to fully participate in society.

Interfaith

Council’s interfaith work focuses on promoting interfaith dialogue and harmony. It further celebrates the diversity of our community and raises awareness and understanding of different faiths and cultures.

Cultural Diversity Events

Cultural Diversity Events include Harmony Day, Refugee Week and Intercultural Stage at Djerriwarrh.

Intercultural Cities

Council commits to joining the Intercultural Cities (ICC) network to share resources and information with other cities globally under its Intercultural Plan 2017-2021.

Reducing Racism

Reducing Racism is a Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission project to make it easier for vulnerable communities to report racism and exercise their rights.

Curious about culture

We actively promote and celebrate our community's cultural diversity and continually strive to improve awareness and understanding of the benefits of diversity and to mitigate the effects of discrimination and cultural isolation.

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