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Australia’s largest event on multicultural communications returns to Melbourne. The Ethnolink Summit is back—bringing together 250+ professionals for a full-day experience designed to inspire, educate, and connect.
Join communications, engagement, and marketing leaders from government, councils, and the not-for-profit sector as we unpack what it means to create meaningful communications in a multicultural Australia. Real case studies. Actionable insights.
Genuine conversations. If your work touches diverse communities, this is the event you can’t afford to miss.
Meet our incredible line-up of speakers as they share their experiences, insights, and perspectives.
Stay tuned—more speakers will be announced soon.
| Name | Role | Organisation | Presentation Title |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bwe Thay |
Deputy Chairperson |
Victorian Multicultural Commission |
Opening Address |
|
Costa Vasili |
CEO |
Ethnolink |
Language AI: Multicultural Communications in 2030 |
|
Professor Rita Wilson |
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts |
Monash University |
Keynote: Co-Design for Better Intercultural Communications |
|
Alexandra Clark |
Senior Design Manager |
Jean Hailes for Women's Health |
Health Illustrations for Women from Multicultural Backgrounds |
|
Anthony Lam |
Managing Director |
Punchy Digital Media |
Creating Culturally-Appropriate Videos: Insights from a Case Study |
|
Bec Schafer |
Engagement & Communications Manager |
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA) |
Person-Centred Mental Health Self-Assessment in a Multicultural Context |
|
Lauren Elston |
Senior Education Advisor |
Office of the e-Safety Commissioner |
Using video to empower parents to keep children safe online |
|
Sherry Xu |
Managing Partner |
Brand Asia |
Speaking to Chinese Consumers: Lessons from the Corporate Playbook |
|
Asvin Phorugngam |
Multicultural Engagement Coordinator |
Victorian Electoral Commission |
Be heard: All Victorians actively participate in their democracy |
|
Francesca Bennett |
Strategic Communications Lead |
Hume City Council |
Creating a multicultural communications framework: The secret to effectively engaging diverse communities |
|
Vanessa Cancino |
Senior Designer |
Ethnolink |
Introducing the Natural Hazard Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Community Education Resources Project |
|
Anh Nguyen Austen |
Cultural Historian |
Australian Catholic University |
Why care about Multicultural Communications? |
Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts
Founder & CEO
Deputy Chairperson
Senior Design Manager
Head of Multicultural Communications
Founder & CEO
Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)
Office of the e-Safety Commissioner
Brand Asia
Victorian Electoral Commission
Hume City Council
Ethnolink
Australian Catholic University
Senior Strategy Planning and Research Officer
Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow
Manager Community Preparedness
All Hazards Coordinator – At Risk Program
Join us at Ethnolink Summit 2025, hosted at the magnificent Zinc Federation Square, Melbourne offering unparalleled views of the Yarra River. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is easily accessible by public transport, with several nearby tram stops and the Flinders Street train station just a short walk away.
Only Government (Federal, State and Local) attendees and not-for-profit attendees are permitted to attend. Typical attendees are communications and community engagement professionals.
The summit agenda (program) will be made available on our website as we approach the date of the event. We are aiming to have this finalised by July. However, the Summit will run for the full day (8.30am-4.30pm). Make sure to revisit our site periodically for updates. We will also email registered attendees with the agenda.
Ticket pricing information is available on the Registration Page. Early Bird pricing ends 30 June 2025.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and you may need to cancel your participation. In such cases, we offer a full refund if the cancellation is made up to 30 days prior to the event. If you cancel less than 30 days before the event, please note that refunds will not be available. However, your ticket remains fully transferable at no additional cost. You can assign your ticket to someone else by notifying the event organiser.
Doors open from 8.30am, with the event official commencing at 9.30am, and concluding at 4.30pm.
Group tickets are available for 5 or more at $249 each.
Yes, the entire day will be catered. Dietary requirements will be catered for.
Please send an email to summit@ethnolink.com.au
Punchy Digital Media is a cutting-edge production company specialising in captivating digital content. With a focus on animated explainer videos, Punchy Digital Media uses innovative technology and creative storytelling to create powerful digital narratives. Their expert team of animators, graphic designers, and scriptwriters deliver tailored solutions to clients in the Government and Not-for-Profit sectors. Punchy Digital Media works heavily in the production of videos for multicultural communities.
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