Multiculturalism in Vincent
People from all over the world call the City of Vincent home and the many cultures represented make our community a more vibrant and enjoyable place. The predominant culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) groups in the City of Vincent are Italian, Vietnamese, Chinese (including Mandarin and Cantonese), Spanish and Greek.
The City of Vincent 2016 Census data demonstrates the importance of considering this important population group:
- 11,636 were born overseas (31 per cent)
- 21.7 per cent of people speak a language other than English at home
- 49.7 per cent of residents’ parents were born overseas
To find out more detailed City of Vincent statistics click here.
Contacting us if you don't speak English
If you don't speak English (or are not fluent in English) you can request a free interpreter. Call 131 450 and ask for an interpreter in your language and to be connected to City of Vincent. You can also book an interpreter in advance for a phone call or meeting, contact us on 9273 6580 or mail@vincent.wa.gov.au and request an interpreter in advance.
Multicultural Vincent
Some of the multicultural highlights in the City include the (unofficial) ‘Chinatown’ on William Street, the Vietnamese Monument of Gratitude, Chanh Giac Temple, Multicultural Gardens and the historic Perth Mosque.
The Office of Multicultural Interests ‘Discover Multicultural Perth: Northbridge Trail’ is a great way to visit some of these sites and learn more about their significance.
Our Local History Centre also has a wealth of information about early migration and the history of multiculturalism in Vincent.
Refugee Welcome Zone
The City is a Refugee Welcome Zone, registered with the Refugee Council of Australia. Being a Refugee Welcome Zone means that the City has committed to:
- Welcoming refugees into the community;
- Upholding the human rights of refugees;
- Demonstrating compassion for refugees; and
- Enhancing cultural and religious diversity in the community.
Resources and Further Information
Citizenship
Multicultural Services Centre WA
Ethnic Communities Council of WA
Centre for Asylum Seekers and Refugees (CARAD)
Association for Torture and Trauma Survivors (ASeTTS)
Perth Asian Community Centre
Multilingual Australia (Bilingual Families Perth)
Umbrella Community Care - Care Finder Service
Multicultural Organisations in Vincent
Australian Asian Association of WA
WA Italian Club
Yugal Club of WA
Nepali Association of WA
Castellorizian Association of WA
Burmese Association of WA
Vietnamese Community in Australia - WA Chapter