Multicultural Queensland Month

Let's all celebrate diversity during Multicultural Queensland Month! We are a state of many cultures and languages; almost a quarter of Queenslanders are born overseas, and many of us have at least one parent born in a country other than Australia. Let's embrace the culture, skills, experiences, and stories that make Queensland so diverse. 

We have created this event calendar for you to immerse in the wonders of multiculturalism.

Multicultural Network Meeting
Learn more about the latest visa updates and all things multiculturalism.
Tuesday, 1st August 
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
MCCGC Southport Office, level 1/60 High Street
Book now: https://forms.office.com/r/Y5MPbGmiQc

BLEACH* Festival 
BLEACH* Festival, the Gold Coast’s biggest celebration of art, immersive performance, food and live music, returns to transform the city into a culture-soaked playground. 
Thursday, 3rd August 2023 | 12:00 PM
Sunday, 13th August 2023 | 8:00 PM
North Burleigh, Currumbin, Broadbeach & Benowa 
More info: 07 5525 6468, info@placemakers.org.au https://bleachfestival.com.au/ 

Sunday Sounds – Latin and Hot Salsa 
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of free music in the Paradise Point Parklands with Latin and Hot Salsa. 
Sunday, 6th August
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Paradise Point Parklands, Hope Island
More info: 0404 482 551, australianevents@gmail.com 

The People & The Place 
Experience the impact of Arts on social harmony, unity, and coherence. 40 original photos on cultural costumes that are stunning when our artists added a touch of paint and made them live and vibrant for this 'photo-painting' exhibition 
Thursday, 10th August
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
Robina Art Gallery 
More info: info@gcmagic.org.au, 0434932537 www.instagram.com/gcmagic_official

Soulful Singing Workshop 
Experience some musical joy with a weekend full of pop up performances, a workshop and a formal concert, with special guest appearance by Brisbane jazz vocal ensemble, Sound Avenue. 
Saturday, 12th August 
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Helensvale Library and Cultural Centre, 62 Sir John Overall Drive, Helensvale
More info: www.instagram.com/gcmagic_official

Salsa in the Park 
Salsa dancing is a great way to get active, meet new people and learn some new moves. 
Sunday, 13th August 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 
Northern Pavillion, Marine Parade, Southport
More info: 07 5581 1615, broadwaterparklands@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Multicultural Community at the Philippine Village Feast 
Inspired by Multicultural Affairs, Queensland Government and Multicultural Australia, the GCFAPAE will celebrate this event.  
Sunday, 13th August 
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Robina Community Centre Auditorium 
More info: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069582551188 

South East Queensland Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Circuitth 
Queensland's premier Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament returns to Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium for their Gold Coast Championship for a three-part series in 2023. 
Sunday, 20th August
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 
Runaway Bay Indoor Stadium, Sports Drive, Runaway Bay
More info: info@qbjjc.com.au, https://qbjjc.com.au/bjj-events/

Gold Coast Kite Festival 
Kite festival is back with multicultural dance competition, food truck, face painting, jumping castle, and kites available on site to buy. 
Saturday, 26th August
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Great Lawn, Broadwater Parklands, Marine Parade, Southport
More info: info@incgc.org.au, https://www.incgc.org.au/

Restorative Sound Immersion Upper Coomera 
Bathe in the deeply relaxing sounds of crystal singing bowls, gong and other healing instruments in this Sound Bath with Courtney and Steve from Heart Resonance. 
Sunday, 27th August
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Soul Squeeze Yoga Studio, 104 Coulter Rd, Upper Coomera 
More info: 0418 888 743, hello@heartresonance.com.au 

Meet, Greet, Eat 
Celebrating multiculturalism, this event allows you to connect with community members, share important information, and have some yummy food 
Tuesday, 29th August 
5:30 PM - onwards 
Wellness Centre, 1 Dominios Road, Ashmore
More info: cams@mccgc.org.au