UPCOMING EVENTS THIS OCTOBER
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
Saturday 4 October, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
AICCT Hall, 16-18 Kingsley Close Rowville VIC 3178
This special event will bring together community leaders, health advocates, creatives, and supporters from all walks of life to celebrate the diversity, strength, and shared commitment to mental wellbeing across cultures. The event will highlight inspiring conversations, live entertainment, and shared connection, this launch is more than a celebration it's a call to recognise the voices, contributions, and lived experiences that shape a more inclusive mental health landscape.
Food, drinks & wine provided.
Dress code: Multicultural Attire
PREMIERE OF THE MULTICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL
Thursday 30 October & Friday 31 October 2025
The film festival is set to return on October 30 and 31 with an expanded program and a Melbourne venue currently being finalised.
Day 1 features a curated selection of Australian short films, including narrative, experimental, and documentary works, followed by a live Q&A moderated by SBS’s Mojdeh Kashani. All selected Australian filmmakers will be invited to participate and engage with the audience.
Day 2 features a curated selection of international short films, including narrative, experimental, and documentary works, followed by the official MMHFF Awards Ceremony, which celebrates winners from both nights across all award categories.