The functions and objectives of the VMC are to understand Victorian’s diverse communities, encourage Victoria’s disparate communities to maintain and express their cultural heritage, to unite various entities concerned with diversity and multicultural programs and enable Victoria’s diverse groups to access government services (Victorian Multicultural Commission 2016). The principle of diversity is an essential part of the state Government of Victoria to improve social justice. It focuses on addressing and averting discrimination, enhancing service delivery for diverse groups. The Government of Victoria is engaging in a campaign called ‘New Embrace Diversity’ meant to promote social harmony. The campaign’s theme is that ‘Everyone has a right to belong’. The government holds a weekly event called Cultural Diversity Week meant to bring people of all walks of life to celebrate various cultures and promote community harmony in order to make the state lively. The state holds a similar event called ‘Viva Victoria’ held in Melbourne on March every Year. The event is meant to strengthen the relationship between various ethnic groups of Melbourne. This event offers live music and entertainment, food variety, children …show more content…
It is worth noting that Victoria has a tradition of settling individuals from diverse backgrounds “amongst them professionals, tradespeople and business migrants” auspiciously and harmoniously (Victorian Multicultural Commission 2016). The Victorian Government is committed to diversity and this is demonstrated when it releases a report containing details of the government’s activities and programs meant to support diversity in the society annually. This is a mutually beneficial relationship because majority of the immigrant provide the needed skills in a variety of sectors in the state so that they take advantage of employment opportunities. According to the website, 26.2% of Victoria’s population were born in foreign counties, while 46.8% were born in foreign countries or have a parent who was born in another country and hence, Victoria offers appealing lifestyle and commercial opportunities (Victorian Multicultural Commission 2016). It is estimated that members of the population come from more than 200 countries and speak more than 220 languages and dialects. The events held in Victoria and the policies formulated to create harmony in Melbourne and Australia are crucial for preventing issues to do with stereotyping, interpersonal conflict, unfairness and cultural