Multicultural Festivals
Large community celebrations built around live music, dance, food stalls and cultural arts — the kind of day that brings thousands of Victorians together.
View Festival 2026Victoria's Multicultural Community Organisation
Inspired by culture.
Driven by service.
Free programs, open to every Victorian — connecting communities through culture, wellbeing and celebration.
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- Years of Community
- 4,000+
- Annual Attendees
- 250+
- Youth Performers
- Free
- Open to All Victorians
About HCFA
The world as one family
Hindu Community Foundation Australia Inc. is a volunteer-run multicultural organisation based in Victoria. Cultural values shape how we work — service, respect, compassion, generosity and harmony — and everything we run is open to every Victorian.
HCFA was formally registered on 1 July 2020, but the community behind it goes back to 2016 and the first Melbourne Ganesh Utsav. A single festival has since grown into a year-round platform for multicultural participation, youth engagement, seniors wellbeing and community connection.
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family — the idea behind everything we do.
What guides us
- Service
- Harmony
- Respect for All
- Generosity
- Wellbeing
- Celebration
- Free Programs
- All Victorians Welcome
- Open to All Backgrounds
What we do
Free programs for all Victorians
Festivals, seniors wellbeing, youth leadership, yoga — every program we run is free and welcomes people of any background.
Youth & Children's Programs
Encouraging spaces for young people to perform, volunteer, learn and meet each other — building confidence, creativity and a sense of cultural identity.
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Seniors Wellbeing
Health awareness sessions, yoga-based activity, cultural engagement and shared meals — helping older Victorians stay active, connected and out of isolation.
Get Involved- Yoga & Mindfulness
- Food & Community
- Volunteer Programs
- Cultural Performances
Our flagship event
Melbourne Multicultural Festival @ Wyndham
Celebrating diversity, community and cultural expression across generations
What began as Melbourne Ganesh Utsav in 2016 now runs across three connected program days, held under one vision:
Uniting Cultures. Empowering Youth. Sharing Wisdom.
- 4,000+
- Expected Attendees
- 250+
- Youth Performers
- 3
- Program Days
- 01
Senior Health & Wellbeing Program
CompletedHealthy Minds | Active Lifestyle | Stronger Community
- Date
- 11:30am – 2:00pm
- Venue
- Point Cook Community Learning Centre1–21 Cheetham Street, Point Cook VIC 3030
- Entry
- Free · Everyone welcome
An afternoon built around keeping older Victorians active, connected and celebrated — expert health sessions, a proper lunch, and good company. Come, connect, learn and enjoy.
- Two expert health & wellbeing sessions
- Nutritious community lunch
- Live entertainment & music
- Cultural activities & storytelling
- Creative art, craft & music
- Yoga & wellbeing
Presented with
- MMF @ Wyndham
- 02
Youth Mindfulness & Wellbeing Program
CompletedEmpowering Teens. Strengthening Families.
- Date
- 3:30pm – 6:00pm
- Venue
- Jamieson Way Community Centre59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook VIC 3030
- Entry
- Free · Entry by registration
- Who it's for
- Teens aged 12–16, accompanied by at least one parent or guardian
An interactive session for teenagers and their families — building confidence in young people, and strengthening the way families talk to and trust each other at home.
- Talk: How to Build Confidence in Your Teens
- Mindfulness & meditation workshops
- Fun family games
- Parents vs Children Debate
- Building Stronger Families
- Youth art & cultural workshops
- Skills, leadership & confidence building
- 150+ participants
Presented with
- Point Cook
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Melbourne Ganesh Utsav
CompletedMain Multicultural Arts & Cultural Festival
Uniting Cultures. Celebrating Together.
- Date
- 12:00pm – 7:00pm
- Venue
- Encore Events Centre80–82 Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029
- Entry
- Free entry · Eventbrite registration
The main festival day, and the festival's 11th year — Ganapati darshan and aarti, a five-foot Ganesh, cultural and dance performances, food and family activities. Everyone is welcome, whatever your culture, faith or background.
- Ganapati darshan, rituals & aarti
- Five-foot Ganesh statue
- Live cultural & dance performances
- 250+ youth performers & artists
- Food vendors & exhibitor stalls
- Family activities
- Free parking
- Indoor & accessible venue
Presented with
In partnership with Brahma Kumaris Australia · Ayurved & Yoga Institute Australia · Point Cook Royal Senior Citizens Club
Why it matters
Building a stronger Victoria
Victoria is among the most multicultural places in Australia. HCFA builds community the direct way — by getting people into the same room to share, learn, celebrate and look after one another.
Social Connection
Free, welcoming events that cut through isolation and build real ties across cultures and generations.
Youth Empowerment
Room for young people to lead, perform and volunteer — and to grow in confidence and cultural identity.
Seniors Wellbeing
Inclusive programs that keep older Victorians active through health, culture and company.
Cultural Celebration
Victoria's multicultural character gets stronger every time communities celebrate side by side.
Partnership opportunities
Become a sponsor
The Melbourne Multicultural Festival @ Wyndham reaches more than 4,000 Victorians over three program days — a genuine platform for connecting your brand with a diverse and engaged community.
Sponsors of every size are welcome, from local businesses to corporate partners, wherever there's shared ground on community, inclusion and cultural celebration.
Discuss Sponsorship- 4,000+
- Event Attendees
- 3
- Program Days
- 250+
- Youth Performers
- Free
- Entry for All
Sponsorship includes
- Brand visibility across all event materials
- Recognition on the website and social media
- Stall or display presence at the main festival
- Acknowledgement during stage announcements
- Direct connection to a multicultural community
Join our community
Volunteer, perform, run a stall, sponsor, or simply turn up on the day — there's a place for you either way, and every event is free.
Our partners & supporters
Proudly supported by
Our programs and festivals run on the generosity and commitment of the partners and community supporters listed here.
Sanatan Australia
Multicultural Community Organisation
A multicultural community organisation running cultural, educational and wellbeing programs across Australia. Sanatan Australia partners with us on festival delivery, youth and seniors programming, and volunteer coordination.
Founding Community PartnerVisit Sanatan AustraliaBrahma Kumaris Australia
Point Cook Centre
Partners on our Senior Health & Wellbeing and Youth Mindfulness program days, contributing spiritual wisdom, mindfulness and community wellbeing sessions.
Wellness & Mindfulness
Ayurved & Yoga Institute Australia
Victoria
Brings authentic Ayurvedic health knowledge and yoga practice into our wellbeing programs, supporting holistic community health across Victoria.
Health & YogaPoint Cook Royal Senior Citizens Club
Point Cook, Victoria
Backs our seniors wellbeing programs and connects older Victorians with cultural celebration, health awareness and community life.
Seniors WellbeingPartnership Opportunity
Become a Sponsor or Supporter
We're looking for sponsors and community supporters for the Melbourne Multicultural Festival @ Wyndham. Contributions of any size go straight into keeping programs free for all Victorians.
Supported by
Festival Sponsors & Supporters — Available Slots
These slots are open — get in touch to have your logo featured here.