17 September 2021 holds even greater significance this year as it marks the 20th anniversary of Australian Citizenship Day.Schools, organisations and community groups are encouraged to organise special events and activities. The day is an opportunity for all Australians to reflect
NAIDOC Week 2021 will be celebrated from Sunday 4 July to Sunday 11 July. It is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Heal Country!
Refugee Week is a great opportunity to show your school welcomes refugees and the contributions they make to our communities. The theme for 2021 is – Unity Unity – The way forward. The volatility of life in recent times has
More than a Word. Reconciliation takes action. National Reconciliation Week is held annually from 27 May to 3 June.It is a time to celebrate and build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.Reconciliation
2021 focus: Recognition, justice and development: The midterm review of the International Decade for People of African DescentThis year, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is focused on the midterm review of the International Decade for People of
Education is a key focus for Harmony Day. Communicate the importance of cultural diversity – encourage values, promote participation and provide some fun ways to learn.How can schools get involved Our diversity makes Australia a great place to live. Harmony Day
Did you know... Anniversary of the National Apology are two separate days. On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd publically apologised, on behalf of the Federal Government, to the Stolen Generations – the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home -- so close and so small that they cannot be seen on any maps of the world. [...] Unless these rights have meaning there, they have
Written as an invitation to the Australian people, the Uluru Statement from the Heart aims to bring Australians together to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution. The Uluru Statement from the Heart in your language SBS Radio - in consultation
National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November.The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the