Past Partnerships Projects
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Full list
A full list of completed Partnership projects is provided below. Brief summaries are also available below of the projects marked with an asterisk (*).
| Year | Organisation | Project |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Jewish Community Council of SA* | Project Abraham: Reaching out to Country |
| Together for Humanity Foundation | Australians together in Values | |
| 2006 | Sutherland Shire Council* | On the Same Wave |
| The Jewish Community Council of SA | Project Abraham: A conversation between Muslim and Jews | |
| 2005 | Forum on Australian and Islamic Relations (FAIR) and Chabad House of the North Shore Ltd (Chabad House) | The Together for Goodness and Kindness Project |
| Macquarie University | Building Neighbourhood Community Harmony: Stategies for Local Government | |
| Murdoch University | Journalism in Multicultural Australia | |
| SBS/6Moons* | Swapping Lives | |
| 2004 | Australasian Police Multicultural Advisory Bureau | Mosaic Fund |
| 2002 | Australasian Multicultural Advisory Bureau* | A Guide to the Role of Police of Australia |
| 2001 | Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC)* | Towards a better understanding of Islam and the Muslim Community in Australia |
| Australian Information Industries Association (AIAA) | Networking our futures | |
| Australian Multicultural Foundation* | Religion, Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion in Contemporary Australia | |
| B'nai B'rith Courage to Care (NSW) Inc | "I am not a Racist but..." | |
| National Police Ethnic Advisory Bureau (NPEAB) | Australian Laws and the Role of Police in Australia: A guide for Newly Arrived Migrants and Refugees | |
| The Girl Guides NSW | Multicultural Australia Ambassador Program for 2001-02 | |
| 2000 | Australian Cricket Board | Cricket and Culture |
| Australian Local Government Association, Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation, Centenary of Federation and the Torres Strait Islander Commission | Local Symbols of Reconciliation | |
| The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Kiama | Kiama Peace Festival 2000 | |
| 1999 | Aboriginal Nations Pty Ltd | The Dreaming |
| Access Online Pty Ltd | Time Traveller | |
| ACT Office of Multicultural and International Affairs | Harmony Card, National Harmony Day 2001, Schools Essay Competition, Kanga Cup | |
| Australian Multicultural Foundation | Believing in Harmony | |
| Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Victoria | Diversity Victoria: It's the Difference that Makes a Difference | |
| Ethnic Broadcasters Inc. (5EBI) and Multicultural Communities' Council of South Australia | Beliving in Harmony | |
| Ethnic Communities' Council of New South Wales | Community harmony | |
| Indigenous Festivals Australia Inc | Future Directions Exhibition | |
| Office of Multicultural and International Affairs, SA | Two Multicultural Youth Leadership Summits Multicultural Access to Justice Program | |
| Oz Concert Inc | Oz Concert | |
| New South Wales Rural Fire Service | Volunteering Pilot Program | |
| Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games | Community Hospitality, Multicultural Life, multicultural festivals | |
| We Are Australian Art Inc | We Are Australian Touring Art Exhibition | |
| 1998 | ACT Festivals Inc | Canberra National Multicultural Festival |
| City of Melbourne | Kidspeak and Belonging Quilt | |
| Conference of Education Systems Chief Executive Officers Sub-group on Racism in Schools | Racism. No Way! Website |
Project descriptions
Further information about selected past projects is available below. More information about past projects is available on request.
Organisation: The Jewish Community Council of SA
Project Name: Project Abraham: Reaching out to Country
Amount: $174 220
Year: Commencing 2007
Project Summary:
In South Australia, people of the Christianity, Islam and Judaism faiths were involved in this interfaith program that interacts with the Australian way of life to encourage a shared sense of belonging. The main objective was to develop respect and explore commonalities between the three Abrahamic Faiths, including promoting their common humanity and goals to build a more peaceful and tolerant world. The project involved a travelling exhibition to five regional centres, as well as holding Sunday afternoon seminars for the general community. School groups toured the exhibition and participated in an education program led by educators from the three faiths. Some 1600 people had direct contact with the project through the school program and seminars and 12,500 people saw the exhibition. The schools were also given copies of the Project Abraham CD-ROM, which includes a 100-page booklet on a PDF file and a power point presentation of the exhibition artefacts.
Organisation: Sutherland Shire Council
Project Name: On the Same Wave
Amount: $260 000
Year: Commencing 2006
Project Summary:
Previous Partnership Projects
In partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia, Sutherland Shire Council worked with community leaders, groups, local schools (particularly upper primary and lower secondary students) and surf life saving clubs to deliver this project. It involved an engagement and education strategy that aimed to provide support for young Australians of all backgrounds to participate in appropriate beach usage. The project was intended to promote the importance of mutual respect among all users of the beach and public spaces within Sutherland Shire. Activities involved lectures, workshops, beach activity days, a Harmony Day beach carnival and the development a beach etiquette and safety DVD. The project’s activities aimed to educate and promote cooperation and mutual respect, and have been embedded into the council’s Community Education Program.
Organisation: SBS/6 Moons
Project Name: Swapping Lives
Amount: $80 000
Year: Commencing 2005
Project Summary:
The project produced a television documentary on the experience of a young Australian and Indonesian who swapped families, schools and friends for three months.
Organisation: Australasian Multicultural Advisory Bureau
Project Name: A Guide to the Role of Police of Australia
Amount: $50 055
Year: Commencing 2002
Project Summary:
This project involved consultaton with State and Territory police jurisdictions to develop an information booklet thought sought to explain Australian laws and the role of police in Australia to newly arrived migrants and refugees. The booklet included an explanation of the Constitution, government, criminal system and the nature of specific crimes, and was published in eight languages and distributed online.
Organisation: Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC)
Project Name: Towards a Better Understanding of Islam and the Muslim Community in Australia
Amount: $93 500
Year: Commencing 2002
Project Summary:
The partnership involved the employment of experienced personnel to work with the media to promote a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in Australia. This promoted and encouraged informed and accurate reporting, articles and media releases.
Organisation: Australian Multicultural Foundation
Project Name: Religion, Cultural Diversity and Social Cohesion in Contemporary Australia
Amount: $90 000
Year: Commencing 2001
Project Summary:
The project aimed to profile the religious diversity in Australia and the extent of inter-faith dialogue and co-operation. It identified emerging issues and challenges, and examined the contribution that religious frameworks and groups can make to civic duty, cultural respect, social equity and productive diversity.