Brisbane · A purpose-driven expo

Connecting communities with opportunity.

The Multicultural Expo Brisbane brings culturally and linguistically diverse communities together with the services, organisations, and opportunities that support their success — under one roof, in one day.

When
Sat 15 Aug 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where
Brisbane Convention Centre
South Bank · Plaza Auditorium
Entry
Free & open
All welcome · Interpreters on site
Welcome English · 欢迎 Mandarin · مرحبا Arabic · Bienvenidos Spanish · स्वागत है Hindi · Karibu Swahili · Chào mừng Vietnamese · Bienvenue French · 환영합니다 Korean · Malo e lelei Tongan · Akwaaba Twi · Welcome English · 欢迎 Mandarin · مرحبا Arabic · Bienvenidos Spanish · स्वागत है Hindi · Karibu Swahili · Chào mừng Vietnamese · Bienvenue French · 환영합니다 Korean · Malo e lelei Tongan · Akwaaba Twi ·
§ 01About the expo

More than a festival — a front door to the services, programs, and pathways built for multicultural Brisbane.

Unlike traditional cultural festivals, this expo is focused entirely on information, access, and engagement.

The Multicultural Expo Brisbane brings together businesses, government agencies, and not-for-profit organisations that work directly with multicultural communities — a central space where attendees can learn about the support, programs, and services available to them.

At its core, the expo is about breaking down barriers to access. Many individuals and families face challenges navigating systems due to language, awareness, or limited connections. By creating space for direct, face-to-face interaction, we help bridge those gaps.

For participating organisations, it's a targeted opportunity to reach diverse communities, build trust, and strengthen the partnerships that make coordinated support possible across the city.

i.
Information
Real answers from the people who deliver the programs — not just a pamphlet.
ii.
Access
A single, free, in-person day where every door is already open.
iii.
Engagement
Conversations in your language, tailored to your circumstances.
iv.
Partnership
Service providers meeting one another, so your referral path works.
120+
Exhibiting organisations across five sectors
30+
Language communities expected on the day
6hrs
Of direct, in-person access to services
$0
Entry — always free for the community
§ 02Exhibitor sectors

A curated floor across the five areas that shape everyday life — from your first job to your first home.

i.

Employment services

Job pathways, skills recognition, résumé support, and employer connections for new arrivals and settled communities alike.

ii.

Education & training

English courses, vocational training, university pathways, recognition of prior learning, and family-focused programs.

iii.

Health & wellbeing

Bulk-billed clinics, mental health, maternal services, aged care navigation, and multilingual health literacy resources.

iv.

Legal & settlement

Visa & migration guidance, tenancy and consumer law, family support, and settlement services for recent arrivals.

v.

Community development

Grants, leadership programs, volunteering, faith & cultural associations, and initiatives led by and for the community.

§ 03Who it's for

One day, two reasons to be in the room. Whichever side of the table you're on.

For community & families

Find the support, programs & pathways you didn't know existed.

Come spend an afternoon with people who speak your language — literally and figuratively. Walk the floor, ask the questions that are hard to Google, and leave with a shortlist of next steps tailored to you.

  • Free to attend — no ticket, no registration fee
  • Interpreters and multilingual staff available on site
  • Family-friendly — kids' corner and stroller access
  • Bring a friend, a relative, or anyone you'd advocate for
Register to attend
For organisations & exhibitors

Reach diverse Brisbane in one targeted, trust-building day.

If your services are meant for multicultural communities, this is where they meet the people who need them. Showcase your program, take meaningful conversations — and meet the service providers you'd refer to next.

  • Curated floor — no commercial clutter, no sales pitch
  • Direct, face-to-face engagement with your target community
  • Peer introductions across employment, health, legal, education & community
  • Limited stands — early commitment recommended
Exhibitor information
Past & confirmed participating organisations
Brisbane City Council
Multicultural Australia
TAFE Queensland
Metro South Health
Legal Aid QLD
Settlement Services Intl.
Department of Education
Queensland Police
Access Community Services
Centre for Refugee Well-being
Youth & Family Services
+ 100 more
Become an exhibitor

Make your program visible to the communities built for it.

Limited stands across five sector zones. Every exhibitor gets a staffed booth, inclusion in the printed floor guide, and introductions to fellow service providers during the morning briefing.

Standard booth — 3×2m pitch, table, two chairs, power, Wi-Fi, branded signage
Floor guide listing — organisation profile, sector tag, and contact details in every printed and digital map
Partner introductions — morning provider briefing to meet peers across sectors before doors open
Interpreter support — shared roster of volunteer interpreters across the top ten community languages
Standard stand
From $450
Discounted tiers for not-for-profits and community-led orgs
Commitment deadline
Friday 19 June 2026
Earlier registration = better zone placement
Who exhibits
Gov · NFP · Community-led
Curated floor — no commercial resellers
§ 05Questions

Everything you might want to know before walking in.

01Do I need a ticket or registration to attend?+
No. The expo is free and open to the public — simply arrive on the day. Registering below helps us send you the floor guide in advance and estimate interpreter demand, but it is entirely optional.
02Will there be interpreters on the day?+
Yes. Volunteer interpreters will rove the floor across the ten most-requested community languages. If you'd like to request a specific language in advance, tick the box on the registration form and we'll do our best to match you with a speaker.
03Is the venue accessible?+
The Brisbane Convention Centre is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets, hearing loops in the auditorium, and quiet rooms on the mezzanine level. The Auslan interpreter roster is confirmed for the keynote at 11 am and 2 pm.
04Can I bring my children?+
Absolutely. There's a supervised kids' corner with craft activities, and prams and strollers have unrestricted floor access. Baby-change facilities are located at both ends of the main hall.
05How do I become an exhibitor?+
Use the registration form below and switch to the Exhibit tab, or email exhibit@multiculturalexpo.au to request the full prospectus. Stands are allocated on a rolling basis with preference given to organisations whose services directly serve CALD communities.
06Who organises the expo?+
The Multicultural Expo Brisbane is organised by a volunteer steering committee drawn from community leaders, service providers, and local government, supported by a small operations team. Our goal is to make this a sustained annual event that meaningfully improves access to essential services.
§ 06Register

Tell us who's coming.

Registering is optional, but it helps us plan interpreters, the kids' corner, and the floor guide. We'll email you a printable map 48 hours before the day — nothing else, ever.

Privacy, plainly. Your details stay with the expo's organising committee. We don't sell, trade, or share them with exhibitors. You can ask for your record to be deleted at any time.
No spam. One confirmation email. Unsubscribe any time.
Thank you — you're on the list. We'll email you the floor guide and any updates. Please share the expo with a friend, a neighbour, or someone who might need a door opened.