Every August, Queensland celebrates the people, cultures and communities that make Queensland shine. This year’s celebration is about bringing people together through food, music, art, sport and community events. Across Queensland, everyone is invited to connect and celebrate the many cultures and communities that contribute to our way of life. Multicultural Queensland Month is an opportunity to recognise the contributions people from all backgrounds make to Queensland. It’s also a chance to celebrate the Queensland spirit—open, welcoming, and proud of where we live.
For Multicultural Queensland Month, Welcoming Australia is excited to be partnering with the Queensland Government to deliver a range of activities throughout Multicultural Queensland Month.
Together, we’ll be supporting regional communities through community events, sporting activations and a free webinar series designed to inspire practical action and celebrate what unites Queenslanders.
Our webinars bring together recognised leaders from across sport, recreation, employment and community development to explore how we can create more welcoming clubs, workplaces and communities where everyone belongs and thrives.
We hope you’ll join us for these engaging conversations and share them with your colleagues and networks. Register below!
More Than The Right Fit? Rethinking How We Recruit
Thu 6th Aug 2026, 1:00 pm AEST
More Than The Right Fit? Rethinking How We Recruit: Multicultural Queensland Month Webinar
- Queensland’s strength lies in its people. Across our cities, towns and regions, people from all backgrounds contribute valuable skills, experiences and perspectives that strengthen our workplaces and communities. But are our workplaces attracting and retaining the best talent available, or simply the easiest fit?
- This interactive webinar explores how organisations can continue to strengthen their recruitment and selection approaches to attract a broad range of talent and ensure opportunities are accessible to the best candidates.
- Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, participants will reflect on recruitment practices, decision-making processes and workplace approaches that support fair, effective and inclusive hiring.
- Designed for governments, business owners, community organisations and anyone involved in attracting, selecting or supporting employees, this webinar will provide practical insights and actions to help organisations build strong teams and maximise the value of Queensland’s diverse workforce.
Building Belonging Through Sport and Recreation
Thu 13th Aug 2026, 1:00 pm AEST
Building Belonging Through Sport and Recreation: Multicultural Queensland Month Webinar
- Community sport and recreation play a vital role in bringing people together. Across Queensland, clubs, volunteers, recreation providers and community organisations create opportunities for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to connect, participate and belong.
- Join Cameron French, General Manager, Participation at the Australian Sports Commission, for an engaging discussion on the future of community sport in Australia. He will discuss the Play Well National Sport Participation Strategy and how sporting organisations, clubs, local governments and community leaders can work together to strengthen participation and create positive experiences for everyone.
- Cameron will be joined by Sarah Scarce, Founder and Director of the Aqua English Project, a water safety program for newly arrived migrants and refugees. Sarah will share a grassroots perspective on the role of active recreation in building connections, supporting participation and creating opportunities for newly arrived migrants and refugees.
- This webinar is ideal for sporting clubs, state sporting organisations, local governments, recreation and community development professionals, volunteers, and anyone interested in strengthening participation and connection through sport and recreation.
- Participants will gain practical insights into creating welcoming and inclusive environments, reducing barriers to participation, and using sport as a powerful tool to build stronger, healthier and more connected communities.
Stories that Connect Us
Thu 20th Aug 2026, 1:00 pm AEST
Stories that Connect Us : Multicultural Queensland Month Webinar
- Through real-world examples, this webinar will showcase inspiring stories of local leadership, community partnership and initiatives that are strengthening connections and creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to participate, contribute and thrive.
- The session will explore what makes these initiatives successful, the lessons learned and how similar approaches can be adapted across communities of all sizes. Participants will leave with practical ideas, new perspectives and inspiration to support stronger connections within their own workplaces and communities.
- This webinar is designed for government representatives, community organisations and leaders, multicultural and settlement services, sporting and recreation organisations, libraries, volunteers, educators, and anyone passionate about building connected communities across Queensland.
Welcoming Workplaces in Practice
Tue 25th Aug 2026, 1:00 pm AEST
Strengthening Welcoming Workplaces in Practice : Multicultural Queensland Month Webinar
- Strong workplaces are built through everyday actions that help people feel valued, supported and able to contribute. This webinar explores practical ways organisations can continue strengthening workplace culture, from onboarding and communication through to leadership development and creating opportunities for employees to thrive.
- The session will cover key elements of positive workplace culture, including effective onboarding, inclusive communication, supporting diverse teams, recognising different perspectives and creating environments where people can contribute their skills and experience.
- Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own workplace practices and identify practical actions that support connection, collaboration and employee success.
- This webinar is designed for employers, team leaders, government staff, community organisations, not-for-profit organisations and anyone interested in strengthening workplace culture and supporting high-performing teams.
