Orthodox Easter 101
From the decorated eggs, fireworks and different dates, Orthodox Easter or ‘Pascha’, is distinctly different from the Easter many Australians know. Why is Orthodox Easter celebrated on a different day?…
Orthodox Easter 101
Is it OK to ask people where they’re from?
A recent ABC article posed the question, why are we still asking people where they come from? Australia is a multicultural nation, home to the world’s oldest continuous cultures as well as…
4 Tips to Ensure Your Communications are Culturally Relevant
Before launching into any communications project, you need to decide what your message is and who it’s targeting. This is particularly important if you’re targeting a multicultural audience, as using a one-size-fits-all approach…
Who Should Consider Multicultural Marketing?
Australia is a multicultural nation that continues to expand its cultural diversity. In fact, when you look at the population clock, one migrant arrives in Australia every 59 seconds! According…
Lin Jong – Western Bulldogs Multicultural Interview
Tell us a little about your background and how your family ended up in Australia… My Dad was born in East Timor. He wanted to have a better education so…
Friend or Faux? The False Friends of Translators
Are you translating content for a multilingual campaign? Learning a new language? Going on a holiday overseas? Or trying to converse with a partner in their native tongue? Whatever motivates…
Meet Helena Rojas!
Helena Rojas is LOTE’s newest team member. Her whole working career has been shaped by the multicultural industry, and here at LOTE she will take on the role of Sales…
Chinese New Year 2018
Chinese New Year is fast approaching, so let’s take the opportunity to find out more! Chinese New Year is an important part of the Chinese culture, a time to sweep out…
Saleem Habibullah: Burmese community leader interview
The role of community leaders in Australian multicultural communities is vital. They assist in helping communities come together and share their culture, whilst learning about a life in a different country. Check…
Suburb Profile: Dandenong, VICTORIA.
Council: City of Greater Dandenong Kms from the CBD: 30km Population: 29,906 Top languages spoken other than English: Hazaraghi 2,359 Dari 1,926 Albanian 1,516 Tamil 1,384 Punjabi 1,211 If you’re…