Intercultural Maribyrnong Strategy
In 2023, Maribyrnong Council Intercultural Strategy. This plan helps us better connect across cultures. It encourages respect, learning, and building strong relationships between people from different backgrounds.
What is Interculturalism?
Interculturalism is a way of bringing people together. It’s about:
- Respecting our differences
- Learning from each other
- Helping everyone feel like they belong
- Making sure all voices are heard in the community
It adds to multiculturalism by encouraging more interaction and understanding.
Read the Intercultural Maribyrnong Strategy to learn more about Council's commitment to interculturalism, which seeks to empower all members of our community, foster inclusion and promote a sense of belonging.
Welcoming Cities
In 2024, Maribyrnong joined Welcoming Cities—a group of councils across Australia that work to make communities fair and inclusive for everyone. Visit the Welcoming Cities webpage where you can learn more about their work and watch a short introductory video.
Maribyrnong Services Database
Council has worked with the Western Region Ethnic Communities Council (WRECC), to establish the Maribyrnong Services Database, which provides an extensive and regularly updated list of local services for our diverse community. You can view the database on the WRECC website via the link below.