An inclusive society for all
One of Australia’s greatest resources is the diversity of its population. The Hon Philip Ruddock MP says this demonstrates to the rest of the world that you can have a cohesive and inclusive society...
View ArticleMerrylands High School – education with a global mindset
It’s no longer enough for schools to think and act locally. Lila Mularczyk, Principal of the Merrylands High School, says schools today need a global mindset and the skills to support it.read more
View ArticleThe acceptable face of racism: Islam and Reclaim Australia
Federal Coalition MP George Christensen spoke at a rally of the anti-Islamic movement Reclaim Australia in Mackay, with similar events happening across Australia this weekend. Binoy Kampmark says...
View ArticleGiving people dignity, whoever they are
Australia is successful at migration integration, but at the same time it is cruel towards asylum seekers. Fi Bendall's vision for Australia is for it to be a land of plenty for peoples of all races,...
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Celebrate your way
Whether you are having a picnic with your family, a barbeque with friends in the backyard or follow the Australian of the Year awards, Australia Day on 26January is an occasion to come together to...
View ArticleGive Harmony A Chance – Finding Your Peace Within
Today is Harmony Day, which is all about cultural diversity, inclusiveness a sense of belonging for everyone. Sue Ellson says a good start to live harmoniously as a society is to be a little kinder to...
View ArticleImpressions of an American student in Australia
When Bliss Zechman left her small hometown outside Nashville to travel and study in Australia, she expected to learn a great deal. Here she tells us how she came to discover new things, not only about...
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Your heritage... pass it on!
Australian Heritage Weekruns from Saturday 16 April to Sunday 24 April. It is an annual event for Australians to join together and celebrate our unique and special heritage. All communities are...
View ArticleMigrants an asset for Australia
More than 240 million people worldwide are international migrants. Alan Stevenson explains why the ones coming to Australia are exactly the type of people we need, particularly in our small country...
View ArticleCan reflecting on the past help to design a better future?
How can we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace? With her “Beyond Bias” training group, Ilana McCorquodale from the Sydney Jewish Museum uses history as a gateway to teach and...
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With courage let us all combine
It’s Refugee Week from 19 to 25 June 2016, where we are invited to celebrate positive contributions made by refugees to Australian society with theatre, music, dance, film and other events all over...
View ArticleHelping to ‘Change the Conversation’ about people seeking asylum to our shores
What can we do to make Australia a more welcoming place for people coming to our shores? Following Refugee Week Ciantal Bigornia explains how the Sydney Alliance Table Talk campaign helps shifting...
View ArticleBystander survey: Help to redefine what it truly means to be Australian
Did you know that the most common form of racism in Australia is everyday racism? And it nearly always involves bystanders witnessing it. A research team at CQUniversity is currently recruiting...
View ArticleBystander anti-racism: The challenge of speaking up
A small team at CQU recently undertook an online research project looking at everyday racism and have now published their results. Craig Hackett has more.read more
View ArticleWe need to end Australia’s refugee shame. Now
The Turnbull Government is preparing to ban all post-July 2013 boat arrivals from ever entering Australia. Phil Glendenning, President of the Refugee Council of Australia, says the devastating impact...
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