Keeping It Going
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse People

Many sport organisations, including state bodies, clubs, associations and other peak bodies are actively working to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in sport. Your organisation should commit to continuing to develop your culture and maintaining support for our diverse community to enjoy the benefits of sporting participation.

As highlighted by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Victoria is one of the world’s most culturally diverse societies. From a population of 5.93 million people:

• 28.4 per cent (1,680,275) were born overseas in over 200 countries
• 49.1 per cent (2,910,631) were born overseas or born in Australia with at least one parent born overseas
• 26.0 per cent (1,538,835) spoke 260 languages other than English at home
• 59.0 per cent (3,493,927) followed more than 130 different faiths

(source: Victorian Multicultural Commission, 2016 Census: A snapshot of our diversity)