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Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces

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What: Media conference calling for a national inquiry into racism in workplaces across Australia  When: Wednesday 5 November, 11.15am AEDT  Where: Ground Floor Courtyard 28L, Parliament House, Canberra  Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman together with President of Australian Council of Trade Unions Michele O’Neil, Professor Nareen Young from the University of Technology Sydney’s Jumbanna Institute, academics, community leaders and advocates are calling for a national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces.    Media Contact:  … Continued

Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces

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  Call for national inquiry into racism in Australian workplaces  What: Media conference calling for a national inquiry into racism in workplaces across Australia   When: Wednesday 5 November, 11.15am AEDT   Where: Ground Floor Courtyard 28L, Parliament House, Canberra  Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman together with President of Australian Council of Trade Unions Michele O’Neil, Professor … Continued

SSI welcomes child-centred vision for out-of-home care

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Leading provider of multicultural out-of-home care services SSI has welcomed a landmark report from the Australian Human Rights Commission that places children’s voices at the centre of national reform efforts.  The A Ground to Grow From report, based on consultations with over 500 children — including those with lived experience of care and children from … Continued

Australian premiere of Cairo-based artist Ibrahim Ahmed explores presence, memory and identity. Amidst the Absence a Present is Felt.

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  Amidst the Absence, A Present is Felt is a striking, reflective exhibition that invites audiences to experience absence not as emptiness, but as a powerful presence — felt, remembered and embodied. Through sculptural forms, photographic collages, cut-out silhouettes and intricate miniatures, Ahmed entwines personal and political narratives, illuminating stories of masculinity, migration and the … Continued

Celebrate African cultures in Sydney, Saturday 25 October 2025

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Held at Sydney Olympic Park this year it enters its 17th year and will showcase more than 70 stalls, a line-up of musical talent and food from all around the continent.  Delicious cuisine from across the African continent, bold and colourful fashion, interactive drumming and dance sessions, cultural workshops, and A-list performers is what you … Continued

SSI welcomes steps to strengthen social cohesion in Victoria

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    Leading non-profit SSI has welcomed the Victorian government’s steps to strengthen multiculturalism and social cohesion across the state, following its decision to implement key actions from the recent Victorian Multicultural Review. The government’s response to the review, which engaged more than 600 Victorians and received more than 150 written submissions, includes the establishment … Continued

Outdoor activities reduce loneliness and empower CALD women

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New RMIT research shows participation in outdoor activities helps to overcome loneliness and improve connection among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) women.   The research, titled ‘Social, Accessible, Fun, and Equitable’ (SAFE), explored the challenges and benefits associated with outdoor participation, and found that outdoor activities significantly reduce feelings of isolation and foster a strong sense … Continued

SSI condemns wave of racist attacks in Queensland, calls for implementation of anti-racism framework recommendations

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        Leading refugee resettlement and multicultural services provider SSI has condemned a wave of racist and Islamophobic incidents across Queensland, which have left the community scared for their safety and feeling unsafe sending their children to school. A rise in racist attacks has followed two bomb threats on Islamic facilities in the past … Continued

Embargoed: Stronger supports needed for refugees with disability, new research shows

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Social isolation and a lack of digital inclusion are barriers to a smoother settlement for refugees with disability, according to new SSI research. The latest phase of SSI’s signature research Foundations for Belonging (FFB) 2025: insights on refugees with disability in Australia, released this week, recommends the Australian government provide much greater support to build social connections … Continued

Embargoed: Stronger supports needed for refugees with disability, new research shows

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Embargoed to: 11am on Monday 8 September 2025 Social isolation and a lack of digital inclusion are barriers to a smoother settlement for refugees with disability, according to new SSI research. The latest phase of SSI’s signature research Foundations for Belonging (FFB) 2025: insights on refugees with disability in Australia, released this week, recommends the Australian … Continued