Multicultural NSW Unity Grants Open

The 2017-18 Unity Grants are now open for application. As part of the Multicultural NSW grants program, the Unity Grants with up to $30,000 is set to support projects that bring diverse communities together in NSW to enhance social cohesion and harmony. All the non-profit sharing community organisations are welcome to apply. Application closes at 12 noon, 15 December 2017.

Experience Thai Culture in Parramatta this Weekend

Come and celebrate the Loy Krathong at Parramatta Foreshore this Saturday. Acclaimed as Thailand’s very own ‘Festival of Lights’, Loy Krathong falls on the evening of a full moon in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. ‘Loy Krathong’ means ‘to float a basket’, and one of the signature celebrative rituals is to launch a lantern on the water, sending your prayers and best wishes along.

New Research Reveals the Media Consumption Habits of Australians Born Overseas

Recent research by Deakin University shows that Australians born overseas prefer the online world for news and information and have a more active social media presence, compared to those born in Australia. This means that they rely less on traditional media such as TV and print media.

Fair Work Ombudsman Launches More In-language Resources Online to Help Migrant Workers Understand Their Rights

Fair Work Ombudsman today launches in-language videos on its website, further helping visa holders understand their workplace rights and supplying them with basic knowledge to protect their rights.