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
Discover Our Exciting Resources for
WA Language Week 2024!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a range of engaging and educational resources for WA Language Week 2024! Join us from the 4th to 10th of August 2024 as we celebrate language diversity across Western Australia. Whether you're part of a community group, a workplace, or an individual passionate about languages, we have something for everyone.
"‘Language is closely connected to culture and identity’"
Upcoming Events
Sun, 27 OctAnnual General Meeting27 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmAnnual General Meeting
Multiple DatesSat, 14 SeptGirrawheen14 Sept 2024, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmGirrawheen, 11 Patrick Ct, Girrawheen WA 6064, Australia
Sat, 07 SeptBull Creek07 Sept 2024, 10:00 am – 11:30 amBull Creek, 24 Leichhardt St, Bull Creek WA 6149, Australia
Sat, 17 AugBaldivis17 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 11:00 amBaldivis, 17 Settlers Ave, Baldivis WA 6171, Australia
Wed, 07 AugRiverton07 Aug 2024, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pmRiverton, 67 Riley Rd, Riverton WA 6148, Australia
Sat, 03 AugMyaree03 Aug 2024, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pmMyaree, Marmion St, Myaree WA 6154, Australia
Thu, 25 JulyZoom Webinar25 July 2024, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pmZoom Webinar
Sat, 04 MayWest Leederville04 May 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmWest Leederville, level 1/49 Oxford Cl, West Leederville WA 6007, Australia
Fri, 17 NovMount Lawley17 Nov 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pmMount Lawley, 734 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050, Australia17 Nov 2023, 10:30 am – 12:00 pmMount Lawley, 734 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050, Australiaoin us for a special morning tea celebration designed just for grandparents. Riding on the success of last year's WA Seniors Week event and guided by community insights, Multilingual Australia is thrilled to host "Words Across Generations." In partnership with the Hungarian Library in Perth.
Tue, 14 NovBentley14 Nov 2023, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pmBentley, 1-3 Hill View Pl, Bentley WA 6102, Australia14 Nov 2023, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pmBentley, 1-3 Hill View Pl, Bentley WA 6102, AustraliaAre you passionate about language diversity and cultural inclusion? Do you want to take that commitment to the next level? If so, this is your moment! Multilingual Australia is hosting an exclusive Open House event, and we want you there to help shape Australia’s multilingual future.
Sat, 28 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMILQ28 Oct 2023, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pmhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMILQ
Mon, 23 Octhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMIMG23 Oct 2023, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pmhttps://www.trybooking.com/CMIMG
Tue, 17 Octhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/8653070853817 Oct 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:20 pmhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/86530708538
Mon, 21 AugWebinar21 Aug 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm AWSTWebinar
Sat, 19 AugWest Perth19 Aug 2023, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmWest Perth, 50 May Dr, West Perth WA 6005, Australia
Sun, 23 JulyWebinar23 July 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmWebinar- Sat, 22 JulyWebinar22 July 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm AWSTWebinar
Sat, 03 JuneZoom03 June 2023, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pmZoom
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.
