Language is a bridge, not a barrier
Welcome to
Multilingual Australia
We acknowledge the Wadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as traditional owners of the land, on which our programs are delivered in Boorloo, Perth. We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
OUR LANGUAGES
429
Languages Spoken in Australia
183
Australian Indigenous Languages
16000
People Use AUSLAN
at Home
Celebrate Languages in 2025!
We’re excited to launch our 2025 Calendar, a vibrant celebration of the rich linguistic and cultural diversity in Australia and beyond. Each month highlights important language events and milestones, showcasing the power of multilingualism in bringing people together.
At Multilingual Australia, we’re dedicated to creating a language-friendly Australia. This calendar is more than just dates—it’s a testament to the beauty of our diverse languages and a reminder of how they connect us all. Get ready to embrace and celebrate languages with us throughout the year. Your language matters, and together we can make 2025 a year to remember!
"‘Language is closely connected to culture and identity’"
Upcoming Events
Harmony Week Webinar: Inclusiveness, Respect, and BelongingMon, 17 MarWebinar
Multilingual Australia Annual General Meeting 2024Sun, 27 OctAnnual General Meeting
Raising children in more than one languageSat, 07 SeptBull Creek
RAISING CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGESat, 17 AugBaldivis
RAISING CHILDREN IN MORE THAN ONE LANGUAGEWed, 07 AugRiverton
Laternenlauf - St Martin's Umzug 2024Sat, 03 AugMyaree
Raising Children in More Than One LanguageThu, 25 JulyZoom Webinar
Roundtable Discussion: Bilingual Challenges for Youth, Families, and EducatorsSat, 04 MayWest Leederville
Words Across Generations: Celebrating Grandparents in Multilingual FamiliesFri, 17 NovMount Lawley
Shape Australia's Multilingual Future: Advisory Roles Open HouseTue, 14 NovBentley
Teen Voices in Multilingual Homes: Stories and StrategiesSat, 28 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMILQ
Diverse Voices: Championing Multilingual and Multicultural Library ActivitiesMon, 23 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMIMG
Multilingual Australia's Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023Tue, 17 Octhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86530708538
Raising children in more than one language - AugustMon, 21 AugWebinar
German Lantern Walk - LaternenumzugSat, 19 AugWest Perth
Nurturing Multilingual Roots: A Conversation with YoshitoSun, 23 JulyWebinar- Raising children in more than one language - JulySat, 22 JulyWebinar
About us
Multilingual Australia, previously known as Bilingual Families Perth, is a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting families from diverse linguistic backgrounds since 2002. Our mission is to identify and address the needs of children, parents, and grandparents of non-English speaking backgrounds in relation to the maintenance and usage of languages other than English at home.
We believe that multilingualism is a valuable asset for individuals and society as a whole, and we strive to promote its benefits.
Our focus is on encouraging families to confidently use a language other than English for communication within the family. Our organisation helps families to overcome the barriers that may prevent them from using their native languages at home, such as a lack of confidence or resources.
While our initial focus was on families with very young children, we now welcome children and family members of all ages. Additionally, we also advocate for multilingualism in the broader community, raising awareness about the benefits of multilingualism and the importance of linguistic diversity.
