Multicultural services

Brisbane City Council demonstrates its commitment to a multicultural Brisbane through services and initiatives for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Council provides linkages and information for people from these backgrounds who are starting a new life in Brisbane.

You can get information in another language by using the translating and interpreting service or by using the Google translate drop down box in the footer of the site. This service provides web page translations for 100+ languages, simply select a language in the drop down box and Google translate will translate Council’s website.

Selected documents have been translated into a range of languages which can be found on the page that the document relates to.

Learn about Council services and programs in the Brisbane residents guide. Get involved in the community at sporting clubs and Council libraries. Find out about citizenship, Council grants and public transport timetables.

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Residents from linguistically diverse communities can receive Council information and assistance in another language by using this free telephone translation service.

Information for new Brisbane residents about Council's services and programs and how you can get involved in your community.

Find out what you need to do to become an Australian citizen. Also find information on Council's citizenship ceremonies, held at City Hall.

Council engages with culturally diverse communities and organisations. Read about key programs and initiatives, like Council's translated web content.

Learn about the Brisbane Vision and how we can work together to reach the vision targets and aspirations.

Council works with local community organisations and multicultural groups to strengthen and support programs, services and events for cultural groups and newly arrived migrants.

Council has a range of grants available to support individuals and non-profit community groups.

Libraries welcome people of all cultural backgrounds. Enjoy children's storytime, English conversation groups and find collections in a variety of languages.

Get involved in your local sporting club. Find out about Council's sports fields and facilities.

Find information on bus, ferry and CityCat timetables and tickets.

Find out about the eight themes of the strategy, including 'Our New World City', which details Council's programs and strategic priorities relevant to international students and young people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

The Lord Mayor's Multicultural Round Table identifies and facilitates opportunities for business and economic development in Brisbane's multicultural community.

Radio can sometimes be the only source of information during an emergency or disaster event. Find a list of Brisbane radio stations, including international language stations.

BrisAsia Festival is an annual festival that showcases contemporary and traditional Asian arts and cultural events, programs and initiatives.

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