Living in Harmony Community Grants 2005

Queensland

Organisation:

Brisbane City Council

Project Name:

It's Not All Black and White: An African Story

Suburb:

BRISBANE

State:

Queensland

Amount:

$50,000


Project Summary:

To respond to issues of discrimination affecting African refugees settling in Brisbane , Brisbane City Council will produce an education kit in consultation with new emerging African communities. The project will pilot a number of events (such as morning teas, discussion groups, and community gatherings) bringing together members of the African communities and the broader communities, including Meals-on-Wheels and Neighbourhood Watch, with the aim of establishing ongoing relationships. The kit will be launched on Harmony Day and will be promoted to a range of groups including schools and sports clubs.


About the Organisation:

Brisbane City Council is a local government authority covering metropolitan Brisbane , including a population of more than one million people.