- City of Moreton Bay is celebrating all that makes our city unique this Harmony Week
- One in five residents in the City are born overseas, representing at least 118 nationalities
- Free creative events will be held across City of Moreton Bay to foster community connection with different cultures
City of Moreton Bay is celebrating our culturally diverse and vibrant city this Harmony Week with a series of creative events to foster connection.
The City is home to many cultures, with one in five residents born overseas, representing at least 118 nationalities and speaking more than 88 languages.
City of Moreton Bay is proud to be hosting One City, Many Cultures, which includes a series of free family events that embrace and celebrate our culturally diverse community.
The final workshop, Nowruz, celebrating Persian New Year, will be held on Saturday 21 March and is an opportunity for residents to experience cultural traditions through craft, art, music and more.
Mayor Peter Flannery said Harmony Week is a time for us all to reflect on what makes our City of Moreton Bay such a unique and welcoming place.
“Saturday 21 March is globally marked as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), and Council has an ongoing commitment towards addressing racism in our City.
“Multiculturism and diversity is at the heart of the City of Moreton Bay community.
“This Harmony Week, I look forward to seeing the City come together to celebrate what truly makes City of Moreton Bay a great place to live, which is the remarkable people,” he said.
Outside of Harmony Week, City of Moreton Bay provides and supports a range of multicultural support services for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. These services are important for building a stronger, well-connected community.
“From facilitating conversational English sessions in our libraries, through to supporting the local Moreton Bay Multicultural Action Network, Council is committed to ensuring every member of our community feels welcome and supported.
“Our Healthy and Active Moreton Program also provides free ‘Multicultural Games’ sessions, where you can discover a range of games from around the world including target throwing, juggling and stilt walking,” Mayor Flannery said.
Council also offers a range of Community Grants throughout the year that local groups can apply for including the Local Community Support Grants (up to $5,000) and Community Activities Grants (up to $20,000). These grants can help deliver initiatives that strengthen reconciliation and inclusion, and improve social, cultural, sporting and environmental outcomes for City of Moreton Bay.
Harmony Week events in City of Moreton Bay:
Visit any library during Harmony Week and enjoy displays and activities inspired by countries from across the globe — discover fascinating flags, try your hand at popular games, and uncover fun facts along the way.
Monday, 16 March 2026 | 09:00 AM - Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 03:00 PM. All libraries.
Join us for this exciting workshop and experience the beauty of global traditions right here in Moreton Bay. Together, we’ll embrace the richness of our community and the many stories that make it unique.
Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at North Lakes Community Centre, 10 The Corso, North Lakes.
At Redcliffe Museum, the workshop will be run by artist Desirai Saunders. Desirai Saunders is a proud Gunggari digital artist whose work explores contemporary First Nations experiences through bold, emotionally driven visual storytelling. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends, family, and your imagination for a morning of creative fun.
Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM at Redcliffe Museum, 75 Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe.