Organisation:

Geelong Ethnic Communities Council Inc

Project Name:

Symbol of Harmony

Suburb:

GEELONG WEST

State:

Victoria

Amount:

$41,000

Project Summary:

This project responds to issues of racism and lack of understanding that continue to have a negative impact in Geelong , particularly on Indigenous people and newly arrived migrants. The project will develop resources for school workshops and involve Indigenous people in conducting arts based workshops in schools to educate youth about diversity. The students will develop their own personal symbols of harmony. The project will also have an interfaith forum and women's forum. It will culminate in presentation of the symbols of harmony during Harmony Day celebrations at a Commonwealth Games live site.

About the Organisation:

The Geelong Ethnic Communities Council is a service and advocacy body for ethnic communities. It is committed to ensuring that all culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and profoundly disadvantaged sectors of the general community, have equal access to government services, programs and resources. The Council provides opportunities for local migrant communities to enjoy and preserve their own heritage, overcome disadvantage and maintain their cultures within the broader context of Australian society.