Past events are archived for future reference.
Greater Shepparton City Council and partners will acknowledge Victoria’s biggest multiculturalism celebration, Cultural Diversity Week, with a variety of events from 18 to 24 March 2024.
Now in its 21th year, Cultural Diversity Week has been a driver for starting conversation and creating change in the way cultures interact.
See the list below for community events near you.
DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | HOST | CONTACT | COST | FOOD |
18 Mar | 2pm - 4pm | Matinee Movie at the Shepparton Library: A true story of Dame Whina Cooper, Māori leader fought to improve the rights of her people. | Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton |
Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) Email * |
FREE | |
18-24 Mar | 10am - 12pm each day |
Sample Shepp & GV: A bite-sized taste of the culturally diverse and inspiring region | Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre 530 Wyndham St, Shepparton |
Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre | Maree Glasson 5832 9330 |
FREE | |
18-24 Mar | During opening hours | Weaving Stories: Write, draw, or colour on your weaving square. | All Goulburn Valley Libraries | Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) |
FREE | |
19-23 Mar | 10am-12.30pm | Tatura Library Cultural Diversity Quiz: Enter to win a prize voucher. | Tatura Library 12-16 Casey St, Tatura |
Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) Email * |
FREE | |
20 Mar | 5pm-8.30pm | Dookie Campus Tour & DiGS Information Session: Bus Departs Greater Shepparton Secondary College 5pm, returns approx 8:30pm | University of Melbourne, Dookie Campus 940 Dookie-Nalinga Rd, Dookie |
University of Melbourne | Kate Radevski 0447 215 845 Email * |
FREE | |
20 Mar | 12pm-1.30pm | Multicultural Community Lunch: Dishes from other countries celebrating diversity. | 290 Archer Street, Shepparton 3630 |
South Shepparton Community Centre | Melanie Domaschenz 03 5821 6172 Email * |
$10 | |
21 Mar | 11.30am-1.30pm | Harmony Day at GOTAFE with Latrobe: Open to students and people from diverse communities with an interest in further study | GOTAFE Fryers St Campus 152-200 Fryers St, Shepparton |
La Trobe University | Bianca Lelliott 0431 709 424 |
FREE | |
21 Mar | 7pm-9pm | Australia My Home: Albanian film event at the Shepparton Library | Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton |
Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) Email * |
FREE | |
21 Mar | 11.30am-12.30pm | Sashiko for beginners at the Mooroopna Library: A fun, simple, needlework activity. | Mooroopna Library 9-11 Morrell St, Mooroopna |
Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) Email * |
FREE | |
21 Mar | 1.45pm-3pm | Harmony Day: Celebrate Australia's Diversity | Shepparton Golf Club 15 Golf Drive, Shepparton |
Voices for Harmony | Camuran Albanoi 0421 743 699 Email * |
FREE | |
22 Mar | 2:30pm-3.30pm | Journey to African Stories: Author Ras Ato speaks about his book, plus traditional stories, games, music and more. | Shepparton Library 41-43 Marungi St, Shepparton |
Goulburn Valley Libraries | Bronwyn Cole 1300 374 765 (ext 4) Email * |
FREE | |
24 Mar | 4.30-8.30pm | HOLI - Festival of Colours: Exchange colour powders with friends and family. | Ferrari Park, Mooroopna | Greater Shepparton Napelese Community | Bishal Kunwar 0402 317 434 |
FREE |
* Please call or email to make a booking.
All event venues are accessible with wheelchair access. All event details were correct at time of publishing.