Multicultural Health Week 2026

Announcing Multicultural Health Week 2026 Theme: Improving our mental health and wellbeing through physical activity

Multicultural Health Week 2026 will be held from 31 August to 6 September 2026. We are excited to announce this year’s theme: Improving our mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.

Physical activity is an effective and accessible way to support our mental health and wellbeing at every age. For children, adults and older people, regular physical activity can improve sleep, raise energy levels, enhance confidence and self-esteem, and support better mood and concentration.

Being physically active also helps reduce stress, ease symptoms of anxiety and lower the risk of cancer and chronic health conditions.

Lisa Woodland, Director, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, said:

“We recognise the importance of supporting mental health and wellbeing within multicultural communities. Being physically active can be a simple and effective way to improve mental health and wellbeing. This can include activities you enjoy, such as walking, tai chi, yoga, dancing, cycling, or playing a sport, especially when shared with family and friends.

“This Multicultural Health Week, we highlight how physical activity can improve mental health and wellbeing and offer some simple practical ideas for people from multicultural backgrounds to achieve that.”

This year, we are we are proud to work in partnership with Centre for Population Health, Mental Health Branch, Social Policy and Health Equity Branch and Strategic Communication and Engagement Branch at the Ministry of Health, along with Cancer Institute NSW, Prevention Education and Research Unit in Western Sydney Local Health District, and our valued multicultural community stakeholders.