The Queensland Government will launch this year’s Multicultural Queensland Month through a partnership with the Gold Coast Titans, with the opening event set to take place during the club’s NRL clash against the New Zealand Warriors on 1 August.
Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast will host cultural performances, community celebrations and player stories as part of the launch, which the government says is designed to highlight Queensland’s cultural diversity and encourage broader community participation throughout August.
The partnership between the Crisafulli Government, the Titans and the Titans Together Foundation centres on using sport as a way to bring communities together and promote inclusion.
Minister for Multiculturalism Fiona Simpson said the launch reflected the role sport plays in connecting people from different backgrounds across Queensland.
“In Queensland, sport is part of who we are. It unites people of all backgrounds and builds bridges between cultures, generations and communities, strengthening social cohesion and creating a real sense of belonging,” she said.
“The Gold Coast Titans have a strong connection with their community and a broad supporter base, making this an invaluable opportunity to share the message of inclusion, participation and community spirit with audiences across Queensland.”
The government says the event will place multicultural communities at the centre of celebrations in front of thousands of spectators at the stadium, as well as viewers following the Titans through television and social media coverage.
The launch forms part of Multicultural Queensland Month, an annual programme of events held across the state during August. This year’s theme, “Get amongst it!”, encourages Queenslanders to attend local events and connect with their communities.
The month will feature sporting, cultural and community events, ending with the Multicultural Queensland Awards, which recognise individuals and organisations contributing to their communities.
Gold Coast Titans chairman Dennis Watt said rugby league had long served as a meeting point for people from different cultures and backgrounds.
“Rugby league continues to be a powerful vehicle to unite cultures, backgrounds and generations, and we see every day how sport can bring communities together through shared experiences and connections,” he said.
“This partnership and our upcoming clash against the Warriors on the Gold Coast are an opportunity to celebrate the rich multicultural fabric that makes Queensland such a vibrant place to live.”
The government has framed the partnership as part of a wider focus on community participation and social connection. Political criticism of the former Labor government was also included in the announcement, though opposition figures have previously argued that multicultural programmes and community initiatives continued under their administration.
Queensland remains one of Australia’s most culturally diverse states, with communities from more than 220 countries and territories represented across the state, according to census data.
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