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Category: Culturally and linguistically diverse

Review sets progressive vision for a strong, multicultural Australia

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Findings from a once-in-a-generation review released yesterday set a progressive vision for multicultural Australia, according to non-profit organisation, Settlement Services International (SSI).  SSI welcomed the release of the Multicultural Framework Review, Towards Fairness: A multicultural Australia for all, which drew on the voices of thousands of Australians to undertake the first comprehensive review of multicultural … Continued

HISTORIC COURT CASE: UNCLE ROBBIE THORPE CHALLENGES MAGISTRATES COURT OF VICTORIA & ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF VICTORIA

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MEDIA BRIEFINGHISTORIC COURT CASE: UNCLE ROBBIE THORPE CHALLENGES MAGISTRATESCOURT OF VICTORIA & ATTORNEY-GENERAL OF VICTORIA Date: Friday 19 July 2024Time: 10:00am Smoking ceremony & photo opportunity, 210 William St, Melbourne.10:30am Court case begins, 450 Little Bourke St, Melbourne.Location: Supreme Court of Victoria, 210 Williams St, Melbourne. Unceded Kulin Land. Court case will be heard in … Continued

More major organisations commit to breaking barriers for CARM Women

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Six prominent organisations have committed to breaking workplace barriers for culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women by joining the RISE project. The RISE project (Realise. Inspire. Support. Energise.) aims to help CARM women progress to leadership positions after a landmark Diversity Council Australia report identified intersectional barriers preventing them from progressing at work. Following this … Continued

Syrian-born refugee forges career in medical science, inspiring other refugee students with SSI Allianz scholarship success

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Refugee students have today received vital funds to pursue their education, under a scholarships program that nurtures the aspirations of refugees like scientist Simon Issa, who is changing lives after receiving a scholarship back in 2016.    Allianz Australia and not-for-profit SSI have awarded 34 deserving refugee students with SSI Allianz Refugee Scholarships, which supports … Continued

Mahmood Mosque Welcomes the Community to NAIDOC Week Morning Tea

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The Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, invites the community to a NAIDOC Week Morning Tea. Join us on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hon Kyam Maher MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs … Continued

Refugee Finds Freedom: Adelaide Doctor’s Journey to Jalsa Salana

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Dr. Munawar Rana is eagerly anticipating attending the Jalsa Salana this year in Sydney. Arriving in Australia as a refugee in 1999, Dr. Rana fled religious persecution in Pakistan. Now, in his silver jubilee year in Australia, Dr. Rana reflects on his journey and expresses gratitude for the freedoms that Australia has granted members of … Continued

2024 World Pencak Silat Championship Announced | Registrations Open for the Australian International Titles | VIC Championship Results

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2024 World Pencak Silat Championship Announced The date and location for the 2024 Pencak Silat World Championship (Senior & Junior) has just been announced. This years competition will take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 18 – 22 December. “Before the recent development, this years competition was uncertain” suggests Lee Edmondson of Pencak … Continued

Mahmood Mosque Welcomes the Community to NAIDOC Week Morning Tea

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The Imam of Adelaide’s largest mosque, Mahmood Mosque, invites the community to a NAIDOC Week Morning Tea. Join us on Sunday, July 7th, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures, and remarkable achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Hon Kyam Maher MLC, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs … Continued

Fund Pacific media to counter China

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Media release | Friday, 28 June 2024 Federal government funding for news organisations in the Pacific would strengthen development across the Pacific and buffer against China, according to the Asia-Pacific Development, Diplomacy & Defence Dialogue (AP4D). The research paper – What does it look like for Australia to Support Youth, Civil Society and Media in … Continued

DCA unveils refreshed education offerings

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Diversity Council Australia (DCA) is helping Australian workplaces harness the power of inclusion through evidence-based education with the launch of an updated suite of Knowledge Programs. Workplaces with high levels of diversity and inclusion (D&I) are more innovative, creative, and profitable, and education is one of the most effective ways to foster inclusion and increase … Continued