What People Say About Harmony Day


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On this page you can see and hear what Harmony Day means to five Australians. These Australians have diverse working interests, including football, local government and education. Find out why Harmony Day is important to each of them and how it can unite all Australians by celebrating our cultural diversity.

Each video runs for a maximum of 30 seconds and can be viewed by simply clicking the play button.

Video 1 - Laurie Ferguson

Parliamentary Secretary Laurie Ferguson talks about the importance of Harmony Day.

Video 2 - Andrew Demetriou

Andrew Demetriou, CEO of the Australian Football League encourages sporting teams and others to become involved in Harmony Day.

Video 3 - Geoff Lake

President of the Australian Local Government Association Councillor Geoff Lake speaks on the role councils and shires play in promoting community harmony.

Video 4 - Melba Marginson

President of the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition describes what community harmony means to her organisation.

Video 5 - Phillip Smith

Acting Principal of St Matthews Catholic Primary School in Melbourne talks about how schools promote community harmony.