Multicultural Youth Symposium

Event Overview

The Multicultural Youth Symposium 2026 is an intimate live recorded session designed to amplify the voices and lived experiences of young people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Following feedback and input from previous discussions, the symposium has been shaped into a more accessible and broader-reaching format. Hosted at Griffith University, this experience brings together a selected group of participants to engage in honest and meaningful conversations around identity, belonging, cross-cultural experiences, and the realities of growing up multicultural in Australia.

We invite you to be part of this exclusive recording, where a selected group of participants will contribute to a powerful and purposeful dialogue centred on multicultural youth experiences in Australia.

This session will be recorded live and made available online afterwards, allowing these important stories and perspectives to reach a wider audience beyond the room.

12th May, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Griffith University Gold Coast Campus (G16 108)

What’s Happening on the Day

Lived Experience Youth Panel

A live conversation with multicultural young people sharing real stories about growing up between cultures in Australia, exploring:

• Identity and what it means to belong across different cultures

• Family expectations and cross-generational perspectives

• Navigating different environments and social spaces

• Experiences of resilience, challenge, and personal growth

• Finding voice, confidence, and self-understanding

This is a genuine exchange of lived experiences, designed to reflect the diversity, complexity, and strength of multicultural youth in Australia.

This session will be recorded live in an intimate setting and made available online afterwards, allowing these important conversations and perspectives to reach a wider audience beyond the room.

Who Should Attend

• High School Students (Years 10–12)

• University Students

• CALD Youth

• School Wellbeing/Welfare teams

• Social Workers, Youth workers, Community organisations & Support staff

• Anyone passionate about supporting multicultural young people

Why This Event Matters

This symposium shines a light on the lived realities of multicultural young people and celebrates their strengths, resilience, and identity. It also helps schools and communities better understand the intersections of culture, youth wellbeing, belonging, and mental health—while empowering young people to feel seen, heard, and supported.