I recently listened to an interview with Irish poet and theologian Pádraig Ó Tuama, who has experienced, navigated and sought a way through conflict towards peace in fractured communities. In that conversation,…
Welcoming Clubs 2024: A Year of Adventure, Challenges, and Reward
This year marked another adventurous, challenging, and rewarding chapter for the Welcoming Clubs team. Initially, we anticipated the conclusion of both the Welcome to the Game and Active Inclusion Club Mentor Projects…
Advancing welcoming in Australian Universities: the inaugural Welcoming Universities Summit
The inaugural Welcoming Universities Summit, held on October 22, 2024, at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), brought together 50 key stakeholders to discuss inclusive practices in higher education. The theme for…
Welcoming Australia to Host Groundbreaking Bloodlines to Country event for Welcoming Week 2024
Welcoming Australia is thrilled to host the “Bloodlines to Country: In Conversation” event on Wednesday 11 September at the Queensland Museum, South Bank, Brisbane. This exciting event is an opportunity for diverse…
Excelling: City of Darebin leads the way in welcoming
The City of Darebin recognised in Australian-first as the first local council to achieve Welcoming Cities accreditation at the Excelling Level This week, the City of Darebin was awarded the first Excelling…
A growing movement of welcoming; Australian Universities say Welcome
Eleven Australian universities have joined the Welcoming Universities network, demonstrating their commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and belonging. As the Welcoming Universities network reaches 11 members across four states, we are also…
Submission to the Review of Regional Migration Settings ‘Supporting Strong and Sustainable Regions’ Discussion Paper.
Welcoming Australia provided the below submission to the Review of Regional Migration Settings ‘Supporting Strong and Sustainable Regions’ Discussion Paper in July 2024. We welcome the opportunity to provide a submission to…
Community Hubs and Welcoming Week
Community Hubs: Building Social Cohesion in Australia Community hubs are welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mothers with pre-school children, come to connect, share, and learn. They play a vital…
International Education is not a tap
Australia’s international education sector stands at a critical crossroads, facing challenges that threaten its viability and integrity. Long celebrated as a cornerstone of economic growth and cultural diversity for the sector, international…
Not an idyllic tale: A love story about university
I grew up thinking universities were magical places. My mum was an academic and a hugely passionate one. Consequently, I spent most of my holidays, many evenings, and countless weekends perched beside…