Celebrating diversity – and making all residents feel welcome – is very important to the City of Belmont. This means the City looks for ways to:
 

• Show respect and support for cultural, religious and linguistic differences;
• Share experiences and acknowledge the benefits diversity brings;
• Face any challenging issues which could stand in the way of becoming a more inclusive and connected community.

Our multicultural community at a glance

• More than 40% of people living in the City of Belmont report being born overseas;
• 63 languages are spoken within the City;
• More than 29% of residents speak a language other than English at home;
• The number of people in the City who identify as Islamic is more than three times that of the WA average and more than double the national average.

Data is from the ABS Census 2016.
 

Programs and Events

The City offers a range of programs and events throughout the year to celebrate and embrace its diverse community.

Multicultural Playgroup

Together with Communicare, we bring free children's activities to City of Belmont at the Multicultural Playgroup. 

This playgroup is something special – it's a playgroup for children 0-4 and their caregivers and it caters to parents who have English as a second language. 

It's a great opportunity for both kids and parents to play and make new friends. The multicultural playgroup is free to attend. 

The group meets every Friday during school term from 9.30am to 11:30am at Rivervale Community Centre, 100 Gerring Court, Rivervale.

Walk in, or for further information contact 08 9251 5777 or ifss@communicare.org.au

Harmony Festival

This outdoor event is held in March to coincide with Harmony Week, a celebration of multiculturalism in Australia. The festival highlights the wonderful diversity within the City of Belmont with cultural performances, music, activities and cuisines.
 
You will find details of this and other events on the City’s Events Calendar.

For more information, please email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au or phone the City on 9477 7219.

City of Belmont Food Safari

Through food, participants were able to learn about different cultures, cuisines and share their unique experiences.

The Food Safari program will introduce a different cuisine every 6 months, led by diverse home cooks and Chefs.

Flavours from all over the world are shared, along with stories from the Chef with opportunity to engage in cultural conversations inviting  awareness, understanding and an appreciation of the City’s diverse community. 

If you are a passionate home cook or chef, and are keen to share your culture with the community, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more about the program, please contact Economics and Community Development Team on 9477 7453 or email community.development@belmont.wa.gov.au.