The study, led by Monash University and published in the journal of Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, was based on interviews with the mothers of 545 three- and four-year-olds.

It forms part of the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program, which funds projects aimed at improving safety, wellbeing and social inclusion for international students living in the state.

Guided by this year’s theme, “Culture Connects Us All”, the celebrations will culminate in the Victorian Multicultural Festival on 27–28 March at Grazeland, expected to draw large crowds for what organisers describe as the week’s flagship event.

Although adults now make up 58 per cent of Australians with CP, support systems and healthcare pathways remain heavily focused on childhood.

Government figures, drawn from census data, show more than 170,000 Victorians speak Hindi and Punjabi.

Victorian authorities emphasised there is no current identified threat to public safety.

By 2035, Victoria is projected to require an additional 87,700 digital workers, with digital literacy becoming essential across most occupations.

Those already in Australia, in transit, or who are spouses, dependent children, or parents of Australian citizens or permanent residents are exempt.

In a statement, the Melbourne Malayalee Federation expressed its condolences, describing Mr Thomas’s death as a significant loss for both his family and the wider community.

While many partners focus on technical upskilling, Sguario said Maxme adds the “human upskilling element”, allowing it to fit naturally into a broader skills ecosystem.