The importance of inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic backgrounds, is the focus of Harmony Week.
This year Harmony Week falls between Tuesday, 14 March and Tuesday, 21 March 2023.
Tuesday, 21 March is also the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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