Multicultural communities

Citizenship ceremonies in the ACT Your invitation, what happens at the ceremony and who to contact for help.

Multicultural Awards Awards for contributions to our multicultural community.

National Multicultural Festival Culture, history and heritage through food, art, song and dance.

Migrating to Australia If you're interested in migrating to Australia and living in Canberra, learn more about a Skilled Migration visa.

Overseas qualifications assessment Get your overseas higher education qualifications assessed to prove your learning level in Australia and help you get a job.

Work experience and support Free office skills course and unpaid work experience in the ACT Government for culturally and linguistically diverse Canberrans.

Free and discounted services for asylum seekers Get a Services Access Card to help with costs while you’re waiting for a protection visa.

Companion House Health services, counselling and cultural groups for asylum seekers and refugees.

Canberra Refugee Support Help for asylum seekers and refugees to settle in the Canberra community.

Migrant and Refugee Settlement Service Help to find a home, get health care, start education and training, and understand Australia.

Translating and Interpreting Service Help to understand and talk to someone in English to get services or information.

Multicultural Hub Canberra Help and support for youth, women and men for employment, counselling and settlement.

Hire a meeting or function room Affordable meeting and function room hire for community groups and government agencies.

Multicultural centre Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre is a place to meet, share your culture and get help settling into Canberra.

Multicultural ACT We coordinate the ACT Government’s work to promote an inclusive and diverse city where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Ministerial Advisory Council for Multiculturalism We advise the ACT Government on the aspirations, needs and concerns of multicultural Canberrans.