2024 was a terrific year for Welcoming Cities, we were joined in the network by 10 new members, continued to connect with our international partners, including setting up peer to peer connections.…
Welcoming Australia to Enhance Workplace Readiness in Toowoomba and Darling Downs Regions
Welcoming Australia is delighted to introduce an exciting new project, the Workplace Regional Readiness Pilot, in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs regions. The two-year project aims to improve workforce attraction, retention and…
What Brings Us Together: Welcoming Week 2024
This September, community members all over Australia embraced the Welcoming Week theme of #WhatBringsUsTogether, celebrating the work of advancing a welcoming Australia. We joined eight countries taking part, with an amazing 2,006 events…
2024 Welcoming Week in Queensland
Queensland will come together to celebrate #WhatBringsUsTogether this Welcoming Week! From networking events to school holiday programs to morning tea and citizenship celebrations, there’s something for everyone this Welcoming Week!
2024 Welcoming Week in New South Wales
NSW will come together to celebrate #WhatBringsUsTogether this Welcoming Week! Starting with a community walk in Bondi, “come and try” aquatic day, then an interfaith gathering and Living Smart festival and ending…
2024 Welcoming Week in SA
South Australians will come together to celebrate #WhatBringsUsTogether this Welcoming Week! With art exhibitions, community dinners, playgroup, library story-times and more celebrations around food, music and art, there’s something for everyone this…
2024 Welcoming Week in WA
Western Australians will come together to celebrate #WhatBringsUsTogether this Welcoming Week! With community lunches, community refugee sponsorship information sessions and gatherings around food, music and art, there’s something for everyone this Welcoming…
2023 – A Welcoming Week to remember!
Thank you for making Welcoming Week 2023 a bright, warm and engaging week of celebrating the #PowerOfPlace in advancing a future where everyone can belong, contribute and thrive. From Ararat, to Campsie, to…
Con Pagonis awarded for advancing a welcoming Australia
At the Opening Reception for the 2024 Welcoming Australia Symposium on Tuesday 30 April, Con Pagonis was awarded the Welcoming Australia Medal for his exceptional contribution to building a welcoming Australia where…
Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 – Welcoming Australia submission
In late March 2024, the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill was rushed through the House of Representatives with false urgency. The Bill significantly expands the powers of the Minister with…