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title: Ethnolink Summit - Brisbane - 10 November
description: Join 150+ professionals at the Ethnolink Summit in Brisbane on 10 November 2026 to strengthen your skills in multicultural communications and engagement.
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### Australia's only event dedicated to multicultural communications and engagement
#### Tuesday 10 November 2026 Sofitel Brisbane Central, Brisbane
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**[About the Summit](https://go.ethnolink.com.au/summit-brisbane#about)**
[**Why Attend?**](https://go.ethnolink.com.au/summit-brisbane#why-attend)
[**Speakers & Program**](https://go.ethnolink.com.au/summit-brisbane#speakers)
[**FAQs**](https://go.ethnolink.com.au/summit-brisbane#faq)
**[Sponsors](https://go.ethnolink.com.au/summit-brisbane#sponsors)**
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##### Regular Ticket Price: $349 per person
##### Group discount 5+: $249 per person (save $100 per ticket)
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## About the Summit
**Hola / 你好 / مرحبا / Γειά σου! / こんにちは / Xin chào / Hello!**
On **Tuesday 10 November,** the Ethnolink Summit is coming to Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time! 🎉
Join 150+ communications, marketing and engagement professionals at Sofitel Brisbane Central for a full day of insights, inspiration and connection, focused on the future of multicultural communications.
Discover what it takes to create impactful communications, campaigns and projects that connect with Australia’s diverse communities.
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Case Studies
## About Ethnolink
Ethnolink is Australia’s largest national multicultural communications, engagement and translation agency. We support organisations that want to connect meaningfully with multicultural and First Nations communities through communications that resonate and research that reflects lived experience.
Our work spans research, strategy, creative, translation, media, and community engagement, all delivered under our triple ISO certifications, including ISO 17100 for Translation Services and ISO 20252 for Market and Social Research. Every year, more than 900 government departments, not-for-profits, and businesses choose Ethnolink for campaigns that reach audiences with clarity and cultural intelligence. Our community network extends to over 5,000 trusted community members across Australia, giving organisations direct pathways to the voices, perspectives, and cultural insights that shape real impact.
[Visit Website](https://www.ethnolink.com.au/)
## Why Attend?
### Case Studies
Learn from real projects delivered across Australia and gain practical insights you can apply straight away. Hear directly from experts shaping multicultural communications today.
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### Panel Discussions
Join interactive conversations with leaders in the field. Walk away with strategies, tools, and perspectives that strengthen your multicultural communication practice.
### Networking
Connect with over 250 professionals across government, councils, and the not-for-profit sector. Build relationships, share ideas, and expand your network, to help you in your career.
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### Innovations
Explore new approaches, creative ideas, and emerging techniques transforming multicultural outreach. Leave inspired with fresh thinking for your next project or campaign.
## Testimonials
"I enjoyed the engaging speakers! Every presentation was engaging and insightful."
**Communications and Media Lead**
Diabetes Victoria
"First time at the Ethnolink Summit and loved it! Some great speakers with lots of valuable insights and up-to-date info. "
**Communications and Media Specialist**
Victorian Department of Health
"The speakers were really insightful. I also enjoyed learning about technologies."
**Community Capability Officer**
NSW State Emergency Service
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the wide and diverse range of topics that were discussed and presented this morning. Hearing first hand case studies and experiences was fascinating!"
**Marketing Lead**
Department of Transport and Planning
"I would like to thank you and the team for such an amazing and inspiring event, I loved every part of it was very informative, engaging, and meaningful."
**Project Officer**
Australian Services Union
"It was wonderful to have the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals before learning from experts about the best ways to improve our campaign planning and practices. I left feeling inspired."
**Marketing & Communications Officer**
Crime Stoppers Victoria
## Speakers
Meet our incredible line-up of speakers as they share their experiences, insights, and perspectives.
### Master of Ceremonies: Helen Kapalos
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenkapalos/)
***Former Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission***
Helen Kapalos is one of Australia's most respected broadcasters and a seasoned communications leader, having held high-profile roles across both national public broadcasters and three major commercial networks.
Appointed as Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission in 2015, Helen completed a four-year term before being named as the inaugural Vice-Chancellor's Fellow for Multicultural Engagement at Swinburne University.
Helen has played a pivotal role in advancing multicultural engagement across media, education, and government. From building pathways for emerging journalists from under-represented backgrounds to shaping policy discussions on diversity, disability, and inclusion, her impact continues to resonate across sectors.
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### Professor Mustapha Taibi
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustapha-taibi-931805104/)
*Professor of Interpreting and Translation*
**Western Sydney University**
### Gert Geyer
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gert-geyer-8b142045/)
*Senior First Nations Communications Officer*
**Queensland Health**
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### Gillian Moody
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillmoody/)
*Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader*
**Queensland Reconstruction Authority**
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### Lauren Williams
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-williams-150588144/)
*Research & Projects Manager*
**Lung Foundation Australia**
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### Dr Heena Akbar
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/heenaakbar/)
*Pasifika Community Researcher*
**The University of Queensland**
### Courtney Johnston
*Communications & Marketing Leader*
**Lung Foundation Australia**
### Anthony Lam
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonylam89/)
*Managing Director*
**Punchy Studio**
### Carolin Klinger
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolin-klinger-26b774a2/)
*Team Leader Partnerships*
**Queensland Health**
### Jana Ventura
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/janaventura/)
*Project Lead - Culturally Responsive Health*
**True**
### Costa Vasili
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/costavasili/)
*CEO*
**Ethnolink**
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### Madeleine Simpson
[](https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleinesimpson/)
*Senior Manager*
**Ethnolink**
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## Agenda
**The full agenda is coming soon!** Get ready to explore the speakers, sessions and key topics we’ll be covering at the Summit.
In the meantime, take a look at some highlights from our last Summit and get a feel for what’s in store.
**Check out the photos below!**
| **Speaker** | **Presentation Title** |
| --- | --- |
| Costa Vasili | Beyond tick-Box Translation: How to Actually Build Trust Through Multicultural Communications |
| Gillian Moody & Madeleine Simpson | Presenting the Multicultural Natural Hazards Educational Resources Project |
| Gert Geyer & Carolin Klinger | Co-designing Culturally Safe Health Communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities |
| Lauren Williams & Courtney Johnston | Healthy Lungs at Work: Reaching CALD Australian Workers |
| Professor Mustapha Taibi | Working with Translators for Accessible Public Communication |
| Dr Heena Akbar | Beyond Translation: what Māori and Pasifika Knowledge Systems Teach Us About Meaningful Community Engagement |
| Jana Ventura | From Co-Design to Community Impact: Lessons from True's Multilingual Cervical Screening Resource |
| Anthony Lam | Lessons in Behaviour Change: A Case Study on Transport Victoria. |
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## Frequently asked questions
Who can attend the Summit?
Only Government (Federal, State and Local) attendees and not-for-profit attendees are permitted to attend. Typical attendees are communications, marketing, and community engagement professionals.
What time does the Summit start?
Doors open from 8.00am, with the event official commencing at 8.30am, and concluding at 4.30pm.
How much are tickets?
Ticket pricing information is available on the Registration Page. Early Bird pricing ended on 30 September 2026.
Are there group ticket discounts available?
Group tickets are available for 5 or more at $249 each.
What is the cancellation policy?
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and you may need to cancel your participation. In such cases, we offer a full refund if the cancellation is made up to 30 days prior to the event. If you cancel less than 30 days before the event, please note that refunds will not be available. However, your ticket remains fully transferable at no additional cost. You can assign your ticket to someone else by notifying the event organiser.
Will the event be catered?
Yes, the entire day will be catered. Dietary requirements will be catered for.
Who can I contact about questions I have?
Please send an email to summit@ethnolink.com.au
## Sponsors
## Punchy Studio
Punchy Studio is a cutting-edge production company specialising in captivating digital content. With a focus on animated explainer videos, Punchy Studio uses innovative technology and creative storytelling to create powerful digital narratives.
Their expert team of animators, graphic designers, and scriptwriters deliver tailored solutions to clients in the Government and Not-for-Profit sectors. Punchy Studio works heavily in the production of videos for multicultural communities, creating accessible and engaging content that helps organisations connect with diverse audiences.
[Visit Website](https://www.punchystudio.com.au/)
The Ethnolink Summit Brisbane 2026 will be held on the lands of the Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera peoples, in Meanjin.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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