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Multicultural Queensland Awards recognises contributions to CALD communities

This month, the Queensland government is promoting Multicultural Queensland Month, to celebrate the diversity of cultures across the state. Last week, seven trailblazers in multiculturalism received awards for their contribution to support culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Queensland. Image: Image: Supplied/ Joie Serrano Produced By: Irene Tavutavu Featured In Story: Charis Mullen MP- Queensland …

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Paniyiri Greek Festival to Kick off This Weekend

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According to the last census, Australians with Greek ancestry are one of the largest immigrant groups in the country, making up ONE POINT SEVEN PER CENT of the population. This week, the Greek community in Brisbane will celebrate the 48th year hosting Paniyiri, one of the biggest cultural festivals in Australia. Image: Image: Paniyiri Greek …

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More educated population and government untrustworthy: research

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A new report has been released giving a snapshot of the social landscape in Australia. The Australian Cohesion Index 2023, developed by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute, shows positive strides in health and education overall, reflecting a healthy and educated population. However, the report shows there are many challenges ahead, like trust in government and …

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Launch of Australia’s Multicultural Framework Review: where to strike a balance?

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The Albanese government will kick off its Multicultural Framework Review to better reflect what works for Australia in terms of migration and support services.The Review will give policy advice on what’s working for our community and what is needed to continue being a successful example of multiculturalism. Image: Image courtesy of Radio 4EB Produced By: …

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Are cultural labels important in Australia?

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New research from the Scanlon Foundation looks into the complexities of cultural identity and what it means in a diverse country. We spoke to Senior Researcher, Trish Prentice, about what the limitations and benefits of labels. Image: Image credit: Unsplash Produced By: Moemina Shukur Featured In Story: Trish Prentice, Senior Researcher from the Scanlon Foundation. …

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