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(opens in a new tab)CMCF is ACT peak body representing 112 multicultural community organisations and associates members.
What does it mean to grow up speaking more than one language? How do languages shape our identity, our sense of belonging and the way we connect with others? events.humanitix.com/2026-immersia-growing-up-in-australia-with-more-than-one-languageJoin a panel of young adults for a conversation about multilingualism in everyday life and the experiences of growing up in a multicultural society. Free and all welcome: events.humanitix.com/2026-immersia-growing-up-in-australia-with-more-than-one-language
The Canberra Multicultural Community Forum Inc (CMCF) expresses deep concern regarding the ACT Government’s proposal to reduce weekend access to public libraries, including the removal of Sunday opening hours and reduced Saturday availability across several branches.For Canberra’s multicultural communities, libraries are not simply repositories of books, they are essential civic spaces that support learning, digital inclusion, settlement, community connection, and safe public access to information.CMCF acknowledges the pressures on public services and the importance of sustainable funding models. However, any operational changes of this scale should be accompanied by transparent data, clear community impact analysis, and genuine consultation; none of which have been provided to date.CMCF supports the community petition currently before the ACT Legislative Assembly: epetitions.parliament.act.gov.au/details/e-pet-065-26
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Help the ANU produce a more comprehensive picture of Australia’s linguistic diversity.Do you speak a language other than English? Or know someone who does? Australia is one of the most linguistically diverse countries on earth, yet existing data may underestimate the true extent of our multilingual society. While sources such as the Census provide valuable insights, they don’t always capture the full range of languages spoken in Australian homes and communities. To help address this gap, The Australian National University is launching The Languages in Australia Survey, aiming to produce the most comprehensive picture yet of Australia’s linguistic diversity. The findings will provide a stronger evidence base for future language policy, planning and research. If you're doing the Census this week, please consider taking another 3–5 minutes to complete this survey. Your response can help build a better understanding of our country. Take the survey: anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KpDI4LiV8BpKBM
Languages in Australia Survey: anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KpDI4LiV8BpKBMA short survey (< 5 mins) coinciding with the census to try to better capture what languages are spoken and signed in Australia and where. Please consider completing and sharing with your networks anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9KpDI4LiV8BpKBM
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CMCF was formed in December 2005 to be a unified voice to promote the common interests and articulate the purpose and direction of the multicultural community in the ACT through: