Harmony Day What does it mean to you

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Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. https: //www. harmony. gov. au/about/

How do these pictures show the values of being inclusive, belonging and respect?

Examples of Australians from a range of backgrounds who are successful and help others in the community…

Bashar Krayem Mr Krayem, who won an Australian Muslim Achievement Award in 2017, is passionate about giving back to the community. Mr Krayem is the owner of a restaurant who said, “Our aim is to be the most inclusive restaurant in Australia. ” First restaurant in Sydney to make it mandatory for all staff to learn basic Auslan - Australian sign language. Hosts a Sensory Hour dinner, for customers with autism and their families. https: //www. thebusinessconversation. com. au/news/2 018/06/20/sydney-restaurant-chain-changing-livesthrough-true-inclusion/1529446178

Nova Peris Nova played in the Australian Women’s Hockey team at the 1996 Summer Olympics, and became a double gold medalist in the 1998 Commonwealth Games. Nova has extensive community experience addressing Indigenous disadvantage, particularly in the Northern Territory. She helped deliver more than 100 health and education checks across communities Australiawide. She was first elected in 2013 and has become the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to the Commonwealth Parliament. https: //www. australianoftheyear. org. au/alumni/conne ct/nova-peris/

Turia Pitt Survived after being trapped in a grass fire while competing in a 100 km ultramarathon. She is a mentor. Helps raise money for charities. “She is living proof that, with the right mindset, we truly can achieve anything. ” https: //www. turiapitt. com/about/

Anh Do • Anh Do arrived in Australia as a refugee when he was 2 ½ years old. • Anh Do is an Australian author, comedian, actor and artist. He has also appeared on many Australian TV shows. • His autobiography “The Happiest Refugee” was named Australian Book of the Year and each of his “Weir Do” children’s book titles have been national bestsellers. http: //www. anhdoart. com/bio/

What can you do to help others in your community? How can you help people to feel that they are included, respected and belong?