Dumplings Against Depression
Uniting Cultures
for Mental Wellbeing
Almost every culture has its own dumpling. We would love you to join us around the table to share food, share stories, and gently talk about how we are really going.
Free gatherings in 2026
Come and join us
Oct
272026
Melbourne · Momo Edition
Free momos, a multicultural wellbeing expo and table talks
Tuesday 27 October, 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda. This year we stand beside the Nepalese community after the floods.
This edition of Dumplings Against Depression is supported by the Australia Post People of Post Grants program.
Nov
142026
Sydney · Our first ever
Dumplings Against Depression comes to Sydney
Saturday 14 November, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus. A day of presentations, panels, a Human Library, information stalls and live cultural music.
Co-sponsored by the Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and the School of Psychological Sciences.
A multicultural mental wellbeing movement
Conversations about wellbeing can begin at the table
In so many of our families, food is how we say “I care about you”. Dumplings Against Depression builds on that love. We eat first, we talk gently, and everyone leaves knowing where to find support that understands their culture.
Each gathering also welcomes small multicultural wellbeing projects to share their work with government, policymakers and larger services, so good ideas can grow and travel together.
250+
people joined our 2025 Melbourne gathering
VCCMHW, 2025
40+
wellbeing stalls shared their work in 2025
Victorian Multicultural Commission, 2025
48.2%
of people in Australia have a parent born overseas
ABS, 2021 Census
2
cities in 2026, Melbourne and Sydney
AIDMH
Come to the table
There is a seat here for you
For everyone
Host your own
At home, at work, or at your temple, church, mosque, gurdwara or community hall. Our free host kit is here to walk beside you.
For workplaces
Book a speaker
Invite one of our multicultural mental wellbeing experts to your team. Every booking helps keep community gatherings free.
For organisations
Partner and give
Become a Dumpling Donor, bring a gathering to your area, or give what feels right for you.
Sydney · 14 November 2026
Join us at Macquarie University
Our very first Sydney gathering is a free day of dumplings, stories and warm conversations about mental wellbeing. You are warmly invited to inspiring presentations, panel discussions, a Human Library, information stalls and a live cultural musical performance, alongside federal parliamentarians, researchers, community leaders and people with lived experience.
Co-sponsored by the Macquarie University Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre and the School of Psychological Sciences, Macquarie University.
Event details
When
Saturday 14 November 2026, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost
Free, with registration
Where
330X Function Room, Level 3, Michael Kirby Building, 17 Wally’s Walk, Macquarie University Wallumattagal Campus
Questions
[email protected]
With heartfelt thanks
Friends who walk with us
Victorian Multicultural Commission · Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing · Lifeline Australia · Immigration Museum