Global LearningCentre's List: Multiculturalism, Racism

The Racial Discrimination Commissioner has a broad role to play in promoting equality in the political, economic, social and cultural fields for everyone regardless of race, colour, descent, national origin or ethnic origin. The Commissioner's responsibilities include promoting research and educational programs that combat racism.

Harmony Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society, re-commit ourselves to harmony and say “no” to racism. Since its inception in 1999 Harmony Day has grown into Australia 's biggest annual multicultural event. Harmony Day is held on March 21, which is also the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

This website aims to assist young people of upper primary and high school age, their parents, the teachers and the wider community explore our cultural diversity. It provides information on the contributions that different cultural groups have made to the development of Australian society and on the various views towards immigration and multiculturalism that have historically influenced government policies and programs and transformed the Australian population.

The Queensland Multicultural Festival is a major public celebration of Queensland's cultural diversity. The inaugural 2004 Queensland Multicultural Festival attracted approximately 30,000 visitors. The program included up to 400 performers from 30 countries and delicacies from 25 international food stalls.

This project aims to assist school communities and education systemes to recognise and address racism in the learning environment. This project is managed and educational content has been developed by Government State and Territory education systems, the National Catholic Education Commission, the National Council of Independent Schools' Associations and the Department of Education, Training and Youth Affairs.