The ACT Office of Multicultural Affairs elcome to the Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Australian Capital Territory. Canberra s name derives from the Aboriginal word for meeting place and Canberra is indeed a meeting place for people the world over. Canberra reflects the nation s diversity. Nearly a quarter of Canberrans were born overseas and ethnic communities have made an enormous contribution that multiculturalism had made to the development of our nation.
Cultural diversity is one of Australia s greatest assets and strengths.
This strength is demonstrated through the spirit of co-operation and harmony in our community.