There are a variety of statewide events recognised across NSW Health services to acknowledge, promote and celebrate the cultural diversity of NSW. Please contact your Local Health District representative for more information about these events and other activities throughout the year.
This annual event highlights the importance of language and culture in health services as well as providing an opportunity to raise awareness of health issues in multicultural communities. It occurs in the first week of September.
Multicultural Health Week - Multicultural Health Communication Service.
The annual Excellence in Multicultural Healthcare Award recognises exceptional healthcare delivery for people from multicultural backgrounds through strong partnerships across NSW Health and external agencies. In 2025, South Western Sydney Local Health District received this award for their work on The Natural Helper Program for Chronic Disease Management.
The Multicultural Health Medal as part of the Multicultural Community Medals recognises an individual or an organisation that has developed a program or community initiative in New South Wales that improves the health or culturally diverse communities. For further details and eligibility, visit the Multicultural Community Medals page.
This is Australia's peak annual activity to raise awareness about the issues affecting refugees and celebrate the positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society.
Refugee Week is held from Sunday to Saturday of the week which includes 20 June (World Refugee Day). The week is coordinated by the Refugee Council of Australia.