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Australian Capital Territory
Parent and community involvement
Aboriginal Home/School Liaison Officer
These officers assist in encouraging parents and carers to participate in
educational decision making and provide a link between Indigenous students and
families in schools that do not have an Aboriginal Education Worker.
Community Events
The Canberra Multicultural Festival was founded in 1999 from an amalgamation
of the Canberra and Multicultural Festivals. The Festival which is held from
March 4-20 focuses on celebrating the founding of the National Capital with an
acknowledgement of the significance of our cultural diversity.
Indigenous Education Consultative Body
This body comprises a panel of community representatives who provide advice
on policies and programs relevant to Indigenous Education for the ACT Department
of Education and Community Services.
Racial Abuse Hotline Cards
These multilingual information cards provide emergency contact numbers for
reporting incidents of racial harassment. The cards are produced and distributed
with community assistance.
UNESCO Associated Schools Network
The UNESCO Associated Schools Network incorporates individual school programs
which are designed to:
- increase knowledge of world problems and international co-operation
- develop international understanding through the study of other peoples and
cultures
- strengthen understanding and observance of the principles of human
rights.
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