Victoria’s multicultural media sector has received another round of backing, with 24 outlets sharing in the latest grants to boost training, content production, and newsroom capability across the state.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt confirmed the recipients of the 2024–25 Multicultural Media Grants Program earlier this month. The program, which offers up to $25,000 per outlet, supports a mix of print, radio, broadcasting and digital platforms. The funding will go towards training journalists, expanding publication capacity and purchasing equipment to support multilingual content delivery.
The selected outlets include both long-standing publications and emerging digital voices, reflecting the breadth of cultures and languages represented across Victoria. Among the recipients is Digital Media and Co, which is partnering with 21 community organisations in Melbourne and Bendigo to run media training programs, mentoring sessions, and tailored workshops. The initiative is expected to introduce community members to digital publishing and equip them with the skills to share stories through newsletters, podcasts and social platforms.
Wyndham Community Radio will use its funding to deliver structured training modules and connect participants to employment opportunities in media, while Italian-language outlet Il Globo will establish new multimedia workstations to strengthen its digital production efforts.
The grants aim to support communities by increasing the quality and reach of multicultural media, as well as creating opportunities for young people and volunteers to enter the media sector. The program also recognises the importance of content in language—ensuring that communities receive timely and culturally relevant information.
Since its inception, the Multicultural Media Grants Program has funded over 100 outlets. The Labor Government has invested more than $4.9 million in the program since 2014.
Minister Ingrid Stitt said the government would continue to support multicultural outlets across the state. “We will always back Victoria’s multicultural media organisations who play an incredibly important role—amplifying the voices, stories, and experiences of multicultural Victorians, so everyone is heard, no matter their background,” she said.
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