We have prepared the information and materials on this page for media interested in information on Harmony Week celebrations. Harmony events are hosted across Australia in:
- childcare centres
- schools
- community groups
- churches
- businesses and
- federal, state and local government agencies.
Overview
Welcome to the Media Hub. Here you will find media information about Harmony Week, and resources to assist in compiling news stories.
Harmony Week
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Harmony Week celebrated?
- Harmony Week is celebrated throughout Australia in a week-long celebration of cultural diversity. Harmony Week has grown to become a significant time for Australians to come together and celebrate our nation's cultural diversity. This year Harmony week will be celebrated from 17 to 23 March 2025.
What is Harmony Week?
- Harmony Week is a week to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. It is an opportunity for all Australians to embrace cultural diversity and to share what we have in common.
- Harmony Week is a community celebration.
- Multiculturalism is in Australia's national interest. It is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
- Australia is one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.
- Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. An integrated multicultural Australia is an integral part of our nation's history and character.
How does the community celebrate Harmony Week?
- Community groups have made Harmony Week their own by organising events according to their needs, interests and strengths.
- Morning teas, fairs, concerts, school assemblies, sporting events and national costume days are among the different events that have been staged to showcase cultures, traditions and backgrounds.
Why does orange represent Harmony Week?
- Orange has been the Harmony Week colour since the first event was held in 1999.
- Traditionally the colour orange relates to social communication, stimulating two-way conversations. It aids in the development of new ideas and frees the spirit of its limitations, giving us the freedom to be ourselves. At the same time it encourages self-respect and respect of others.
Harmony Week – Key messages
- Join us to celebrate Australia’s cultural diversity this Harmony Week.
- Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.
- It’s a time to reflect on the importance of respecting each other and our differences.
- Australia’s success as a multicultural nation is underwritten by our values, our mutual understanding of our rights and responsibilities as citizens and national language and our respect for each other.
- Our shared Australian values of respect, equality and freedom go beyond our different cultures, and are what makes Australia such a great place to live.
- The message of respect and belonging can be lived by each of us, every day, not just during Harmony Week.
- Share the message of ‘everyone belongs’.
- Visit the Harmony Week website to explore resources.
- We love to see how you celebrated - share your photos on social media using #harmonyweek and #everyonebelongs.
- Visit www.harmony.gov.au for more information.
Ways to get involved
- Join us this Harmony Week to celebrate the benefits and strength cultural diversity brings to our nation and Australian way of life. Learn how to
get involved.
