Where your language matters
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
Shape Australia's Multilingual Future:
Advisory Roles Open House
Are 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.
We're scouting for four outstanding individuals to fill four pivotal roles to create a small but powerful Advisory Committee. This team will be responsible for shaping the strategy for the organisation but will not be involved with operations.
Commit to an initial one-year term starting in Jan 2024, with a 3 key meetings throughout the year. You'll adhere to Association Act guidelines while focusing solely on strategic initiatives.
Come discover our new organisational approach, connect with fellow language enthusiasts, and learn how your skills can make a difference for multilingual families across Australia.
"‘Language is closely connected to culture and identity’"
​Upcoming Events
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.
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We believe that multilingualism is a valuable asset for individuals and society as a whole, and we strive to promote its benefits.
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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.
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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.
