Melbourne, VIC – This Friday, 3 October

The 2025 Multicultural Youth Awards (MYA) will transform Victorian Parliament House into a celebration of bold ideas, lived experience, and youth-led impact, spotlighting 13 exceptional young leaders from multicultural backgrounds who are shaping Australia’s future.

With the support of the Victorian Government, the Centre for Multicultural Youth, and the Commission for Children and Young People, the MYA has become a national platform for recognising the power of youth leadership in driving social change, cultural inclusion, and community resilience.

This year’s award recipients, selected from across Australia, represent a new generation of changemakers working across advocacy, entrepreneurship, education, arts, and social justice. Collectively, these high-profile winners have a combined social media reach of over 500,000, amplifying their influence far beyond their local communities.

Event Highlights

• Youth leadership in action – recognising young people whose work is transforming communities and challenging systems.

• Policy meets passion – bringing together ministers, educators, and community leaders to celebrate grassroots impact.

• Cultural celebration – featuring vibrant performances, storytelling, and voices from across Australia’s diverse communities.

Event Details

• Date: Friday, 3 October 2025

• Venue: Victorian Parliament House

• Time: 5:30pm – 9:30pm (formalities commence at 6:15pm)

Media Opportunities

• Interviews with award winners, ministers, and keynote speakers

• Visual coverage of cultural performances, award presentations, and speeches

• Access to testimonials and vox pops from youth leaders and high-profile guests

📩 To request media access, interviews, or event footage, please contact:
info@multiculturalyouthawards.com.au

Quotes

Premier of Victoria
“Victorians are proud of our diversity, because we know it is our strength.
And we are proud to celebrate the exceptional work of young multicultural Victorians who help to make our state a better and fairer place.
From entrepreneurship and academia, to sports and the arts – every nominee has made a profound difference to our community and our state.”

Minister for Youth, Natalie Suleyman
“Multicultural young Victorians give so much to the rich cultural fabric of our State. Diverse young people are showing up and getting involved in their local communities, as the next generation of leaders. The Multicultural Youth Awards provide a space to recognise and celebrate their significant contributions to the Victorian community, and beyond.”

Yusuf Liban, Director, Multicultural Youth Group & 2025 Young Australian of the Year Finalist
“These young leaders are not waiting for permission, they’re creating change now. The MYA is about amplifying their voices and recognising the impact they’re already making in their communities.”