Events funded by the MFE Program must be respectful and open to all Victorian communities to attend.
Victorian government values
Multiculturalism in Victoria is more than just diversity of:
- cultures
- languages
- faiths
- traditions.
It provides the:
- systems and supports that make our shared community stronger
- knowledge that sharing cultures and understanding our cultural differences is a strength
- sense of belonging that contributes to the community harmony Victorians are so proud of.
The Victorian Government is committed to:
- protecting the rights of all Victorians to be free from racism, vilification and discrimination of any kind
- building community harmony
- ensuring every Victorian feels safe and can participate in all aspects of Victorian life, irrespective of:
- Aboriginality
- gender
- sexual orientation
- ethnicity
- faith
- language
- culture
- migration
- visa status
- class
- ability
- age.
The contractual relationship between funded organisations and the department reflects this commitment. It sets out the expectation that in the delivery of projects and initiatives funded by the Victorian Government, organisations will promote and uphold the government’s stated values of:
- one law for all
- freedom to be yourself
- discrimination is never acceptable
- a fair go for all
- it is up to all of us to contribute to a Victoria we can be proud of.
Please make sure that your event or festival is inclusive. Also consider an Acknowledgement of Country or a Welcome to Country. The accessibility of your event and its environmental impact is also important.
Acknowledgment of Country or a Welcome to Country
An Acknowledgement of Country or a Welcome to Country is encouraged at all events. An Acknowledgement of Country recognises that Victoria has a strong and proud Aboriginal history, and it pays respect to the Traditional Owners.
For more information, visit Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
Accessibility
Your organisation must:
- consider accessibility as an important part of event planning
- make sure the event site is accessible to everyone. For example, make sure that entry to the event venue and to the toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Environmental impact
Your organisation must:
- consider reducing its environmental impact
- make sure the event is environmentally sustainable and improves waste management, for example:
- advertising online and reducing paper printing
- reducing use of single-use plastics.
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