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Libraries and community organisations across Australia are working with their multicultural communities to promote literacy, digital inclusion, cultural maintenance, and community participation. Find out what others are doing, make connections – and submit your own program as a case study!

Explore examples of multicultural programs

  • CALD Senior Surfers

    CALD Senior Surfers

    CALD Senior Surfers was launched in 2008 to bring computers and skills to places where seniors gather. Seniors from fifteen community groups have been involved
    State Library of Victoria
  • WA book fair: literacy and reading project

    WA book fair: literacy and reading project

    In May 2011, Mr Ananda Barton, ECCWA Coordinator – Literacy and Reading Project, organised a second free book fair, following the success of the inaugural free book fair in April 2010.
    Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia
  • Fairfield English conversation classes

    Fairfield English conversation classes

     The aims of this program include helping adults to improve their level of English conversation in a friendly, non threatening environment
    Fairfield City Library Service, NSW
  • Randwick migrant story project

    Randwick migrant story project

    In 2008 we invited young people to interview and write the courageous stories of 25 migrants. Their collaborated effort - A Migrant Story 2008 won the prestigious NSW Cultural Awards in 2009 and the program continues in 2012.
    Randwick City Library Service, NSW