In late March 2024, the Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill was rushed through the House of Representatives with false urgency. This Bill gives the Minister for Immigration an unprecedented new…
Welcoming Universities response to Australian Universities Accord
Having read the Australian Universities Accord from cover to cover and after reviewing some of the extensive commentary and analysis, our conclusion at Welcoming Universities is that there is much to…
Beyond October 14 – it’s still a yes from us
After the outcome of the Referendum on the Voice to Parliament was known, the Uluru Statement From the Heart declared a week of silence. The grief and disappointment of Aboriginal and Torres…
Recognition from UNAOC-BMW Group’s Intercultural Innovation Hub
In May 2023, Welcoming Cities became one of ten global grassroots initiatives recognised by the prestigious Intercultural Innovation Hub during a ceremony held in Berlin, Germany. A partnership between the United Nations Alliance…
Welcoming Australia Medal Recipients 2023
At the Opening Reception for the 2023 Welcoming Australia Symposium on Tuesday 9 May, community leaders from across Australia were awarded for their exceptional contribution to building a welcoming Australia where everyone…
Welcoming a National Sport Participation Strategy
Congratulations to our very own Maia Tua-Davidson, National Manager Welcoming Clubs, on her recent appointment to the Australian Sports Commission’s National Sport Participation Strategy Project Steering Group! Welcoming Clubs is Welcoming Australia’s overarching…
The Gift of a New Life: Permanency for Refugees on Safe Haven Enterprise Visas and Temporary Protection Visas
It’s not often we can unequivocally say a policy decision is life-changing. Still, for 19,000 people and their families, last night’s announcement from the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs is…
How does a welcoming Australia approach Jan 26?
Not a Date to Celebrate – image from Clothing the Gaps Welcoming Australia exists to advance an Australia where everyone has equal opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. 26 January, marks the 1788…
Welcoming Week 2022
Welcoming Week 2022 – Celebrating the places #WhereWeBelong Through Welcoming Week, organisations and communities brought together neighbours of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of building welcoming and…
Welcoming Cities Awards for Change
The Welcoming Cities team are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Welcoming Cities Awards for Change. The awards celebrate leading practice and innovation in advancing welcoming and inclusive communities. The…