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Wednesday 27 August 2025
Zinc Fed Square | Melbourne

Elevate your approach to engaging and communicating with multicultural audiences

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250+ attendees

12+ speakers

6+ case studies

Ethnolink Summit

Hola / 你好 / مرحبا / Γειά σου! / こんにちは / Xin chào / Hello!

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.

Tickets On Sale Now

Early Bird Price (Until 30 June, 2025): $249 per person

Standard Price:

Single Ticket: $349
Group Tickets: $249 per person

Network with
your peers
Join us at Ethnolink Summit 2025 to connect with over 250 professionals in marketing, communications and engagement. Exchange bold ideas, spark meaningful conversations, and build lasting partnerships.

This is your opportunity to grow your network, share best practices.

Hear from thought leaders

Engage with leading industry speakers in multicultural communications. Draw inspiration from their expertise and uncover innovative strategies, emerging trends, and insightful discussions.

Enhance your approach to communications and community engagement.
Engage with
practical examples
Strengthen your capabilities and drive real impact in multicultural communications through immersive, hands-on sessions.

Explore practical exercises and real-world case studies to gain actionable strategies and tools you can apply directly to your work.

Speakers & Presentations

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

Co-Design for Better Intercultural Communications

Bec Prideaux
Senior Digital Media Adviser, Communications and Engagement
Homes Victoria

Plain Language, Powerful Impact: Supporting Translators from the Start

Alexandra Clark
Senior Design Manager
Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Health Illustrations for Women from Multicultural Backgrounds

Anthony Lam
Manging 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

Bwe Thay

Victorian Multicultural Commission

Deputy Chairperson

Costa Vasili

Ethnolink

Founder & CEO

Rita Wilson

Monash University

Deputy Dean, Faculty of Arts

Bec Prideaux

Bec Prideaux

Homes Victoria

Senior Digital Media Adviser

Alexandra Clark

Alexandra Clark

Jean Hailes for Women's Health

Senior Design Manager

Rachael Adams

Ethnolink

Head of Multicultural Communications

Anthony Lam

Punchy Digital Media

Founder & CEO

Bec Schafer

Engagement & Communications Manager

Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia (PANDA)

Lauren Elston

Senior Education Advisor

Office of the e-Safety Commissioner

Sherry Xu

Managing Partner

Brand Asia

Asvin Phorugngam

Multicultural Engagement Coordinator

Victorian Electoral Commission

Dr Rita Afsar

Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)

Senior Strategy Planning and Research Officer

Dr Lukasz Krzyzowski

Edith Cowan University, Rainbow Migrants Living Lab

Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow

Megan Lehaney

Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Manager Community Preparedness

Saloni Sharma

Department of Fire and Emergency Services

All Hazards Coordinator – At Risk Program

The Venue

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.

FAQs

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

Our Sponsors

Punchy Digital Media

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.

Visit their website.