Cultural diversity
Logan is home to people from over 217 different nationalities and cultures. Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, and almost 16 percent speak another language other than English at home.
Our diversity is part of our identity as a city. We can experience amazing cultures and foods and connect with people from all around the world at our doorstep. Embracing our diversity also means supporting welcoming and inclusive spaces, workforces and neighbourhoods.
Read on to find out some of the ways that we are encouraging a welcoming and inclusive city for our diverse communities.
Stories from the Kitchen
Behind every meal is a story. And with 327,000 people and 217 cultures in Logan, we have a smorgasbord of food to be shared, stories to be told and connections to be made. That’s why we’ve developed Stories from the Kitchen.
Stories from the Kitchen is a series of dinners, where people from diverse cultural backgrounds bring a plate of food and stories from their culture to share. This creates the opportunity for people to connect with their community.
Join a Stories from the Kitchen dinner
Are you ready to meet new people from different cultures and try delicious food? Join an upcoming Stories from the Kitchen dinner.
When | Location | What to bring | How to book |
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Saturday 11 June 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Logan Central Community Centre, 9-11 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central | Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home. | To register, visit Eventbrite |
Saturday 23 July 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet Street, Crestmead | Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home. | To register, visit Eventbrite |
Saturday 3 September 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre, 10-12 James Street, Beenleigh |
Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home. |
To register, visit Eventbrite |
Become a volunteer facilitator
If you’re passionate about event coordination, meeting new people and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on your community, we want you to join our team of volunteers!
You’ll gain meaningful experience for your resume, develop professional and leadership skills and most importantly, have heaps of fun!
You can regster to become a volunteer facilitator by filling in our Volunteer facilitator registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Han on 3412 5780 or email EllenHan@logan.qld.gov.au.
Community Leaders Connect Forum
The Community Leaders Connect Forum is delivered in partnership with leaders from culturally diverse communities in Logan, Access Community Services and Council. The forum aims to:
- strengthen relationships between cultural leaders, Access and Council in an ongoing cumulative process
- provide a platform for cultural leaders to engage with Council and Access on community and Council priorities
- provide a platform for cultural leaders to present community needs, trends and highlight achievements
- provide opportunities for cultural leaders to take part at a range of levels, including providing advice and identifying and progressing opportunities to address the identified priorities.
Community leaders from diverse groups in Logan are welcome to join the forum at any time. All you need is to:
- be over the age of 18
- live in the City of Logan
- be able to attend meetings once every three months
- have an existing leadership role within community
- be enthusiastic and passionate about supporting Logan’s diverse communities
- have the ability to positively influence community and drive social cohesion and connectedness.
To express your interest in being part of this group, please
- email communityservices@logan.qld.gov.au or
- call 07 3412 3412 to speak with our Community Development team.
Stories from the Kitchen
Behind every meal is a story. And with 327,000 people and 217 cultures in Logan, we have a smorgasbord of food to be shared, stories to be told and connections to be made. That’s why we’ve developed Stories from the Kitchen.
Stories from the Kitchen is a series of dinners, where people from diverse cultural backgrounds bring a plate of food and stories from their culture to share. This creates the opportunity for people to connect with their community.
Join a Stories from the Kitchen dinner
Are you ready to meet new people from different cultures and try delicious food? Join an upcoming Stories from the Kitchen dinner.
When | Location | What to bring | How to book |
---|---|---|---|
Saturday 23 April 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Loganlea Community Centre, 28-32 Timms Street, Loganlea |
Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home |
To register, visit Eventbrite |
Saturday 11 June 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Logan Central Community Centre, 9-11 Jacaranda Avenue, Logan Central | Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home | To register, visit Eventbrite |
Saturday 23 July 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet Street, Crestmead |
Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home | To register, visit Eventbrite |
Saturday 3 September 5.00pm to 7.30pm |
Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre, 10-12 James Street, Beenleigh | Bring a plate of food that reminds you of home | To register, visit Eventbrite |
Become a volunteer facilitator
If you’re passionate about event coordination, meeting new people and are looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on your community, we want you to join our team of volunteers!
You’ll gain meaningful experience for your resume, develop professional and leadership skills and most importantly, have heaps of fun!
You can regster to become a volunteer facilitator by filling in our Volunteer facilitator registration form.
If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Han on 3412 5780 or email EllenHan@logan.qld.gov.au.
Welcome signage
You can show that you are welcoming of people from diverse backgrounds by displaying our inclusive welcome sign.
The welcome sign features the word 'welcome' in more than 40 languages that are spoken in our community.
The sign is on display at our Administration Centre and in businesses, community groups and other agencies in Logan.
You can download and print the artwork to display or include it as part of your online platform.
- Welcome desk sign (PDF printable A4 signage) (PDF 653 KB)
- Welcome sign (JPEG for digital use) (JPG 564 KB)
Translating and interpreting service
To contact us in your own language, please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask to speak with Logan City Council on 07 3412 3412.
Our website can be translated into many languages. Just select your language by clicking on the language / accessibility button at the top of the page.
Resources in languages other than English
Resources in languages other than English are available through our libraries. These include:
- books
- magazines
- newspapers
- learning English materials.
For more information, please see the Library website.