Refugee Week – 20-26 June
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
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National Reconciliation Week 2021
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
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21 Mar.
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
Harmony Day – 21 Mar.
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
Anniversary of National Apology – 13 Feb.
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
World Human Rights Day – 10 Dec.
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
Uluru Statement from the Heart
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
NAIDOC Week 2020
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
International Day for Tolerance – 16 Nov 2020
Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human." Declaration of Principles on ToleranceFostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoplesEducation for tolerance should aim at countering
Australian Citizenship Day – 17 Sept.
Schools, organisations and community groups are also encouraged to organise special events and activities.Since 2001, the Department and local councils promote this day by holding:special citizenship ceremoniesaffirmation ceremoniesother events around the countrySchools, organisations and community groups are also encouraged to