The City of Melbourne has one of the world's most culturally diverse communities. Our services include multilingual information lines, programs for international students, and a Multicultural Hub as a place to meet, interact and collaborate.
International students
The City of Melbourne welcomes students from all over the world to Melbourne to study. We provide a range of programs, events and support for international students.
Interpreting services
In City of Melbourne, 46 per cent of residents speak a language other than English at home. We understand you may want to communicate with us in the language you are most comfortable with.
Our Multilingual Information phone service provides access to interpreters who speak different languages.
Multicultural communities
The City of Melbourne is home to one of the world's most harmonious and culturally diverse communities.
Multicultural Hub
The City of Melbourne’s Multicultural Hub is a place where people from Melbourne’s many different cultures can meet, work, share and learn in a safe and supportive environment.
Refugee Week
Did you know that City of Melbourne is a Refugee Welcome Zone? Refugee Week is an opportunity to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum and to celebrate their achievements.
Refugee Welcome Zone
The City of Melbourne is a Refugee Welcome Zone – a commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees into our community, upholding the human rights of refugees, demonstrating compassion for refugees and enhancing cultural and religious diversity in our community.
Reporting racism
The Community Reporting Tool is a quick and easy way for you to report any instances of racism or other discrimination that you’ve experienced or witnessed.
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