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
Mon, 17 MarWebinar
Sun, 27 OctAnnual General Meeting
Sat, 07 SeptBull Creek
Sat, 17 AugBaldivis
Wed, 07 AugRiverton
Sat, 03 AugMyaree
Thu, 25 JulyZoom Webinar
Sat, 04 MayWest Leederville
Fri, 17 NovMount Lawley
Tue, 14 NovBentley
Sat, 28 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMILQ
Mon, 23 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMIMG
Tue, 17 Octhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86530708538
Mon, 21 AugWebinar
Sat, 19 AugWest Perth
Sun, 23 JulyWebinar- Sat, 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.
