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What does it mean to be a refugee?
Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes, their families, flee their countries and seek refuge abroad. And Australia is one of the countries that welcome the largest numbers of refugees annually. From June 20-26 this year, Australia celebrated...
Webinar recording “The crucial role of faith leaders in CALD communications”
Recording of our live webinar held on 28 May, 2pm (AEST) This webinar explored a key aspect of the faith leader's role - to serve as a link between government and community. This is a responsibility that was amplified during the pandemic. Kwabena Ansah, Head of...
The role of faith leaders in CALD communications
Is religion important in Australian society? Not only does religion have a historic significance for the world’s cultures, but it remains an indispensable part of human society. Faith and spirituality bring people together as a community, helping those away from home...
Webinar, Friday 28 May: “The crucial role of faith leaders in CALD communications”
Live webinar - 28 May, 2pm (AEST) One key aspect of the faith leader's role is to serve as a link between government and community - a responsibility that was amplified during the pandemic. We are taking the opportunity to talk to faith leaders from different...
‘Othering’ in media and steps towards a more inclusive society
“Otherness is a fundamental category of human thought. Thus it is that no group ever sets itself up as the One without at once setting up the Other over against itself”. - Simone de Beauvoir (1949), The Second Sex Do you know how many people in the world have found a...
A Brief History of Chinese Migration to Australia
Australia is home to more than 1.2 million people of Chinese ancestry, according to the 2016 census. Of these, two in five (41 per cent) are recent migrants who were born in China. Chinese immigration to Australia has a long and illustrious history that started back...
The Top 10 Chinese Inventions and Discoveries
Ancient China is known for being an innovative civilisation that has given us some of the most valuable and long-lasting inventions in history. The oldest items found in the territory of the present-day China date back to the Paleolithic period, which is roughly from...
Cultural Insights Series: Music in China
In this episode of our Cultural Insights China series, we will learn a little about at China’s music.
A country’s music tells a lot about its history and culture. Through the lyrics and melodies of traditional songs we can learn a lot about countries, their people and history.
Cultural Insights Series: Cuisine in China
In this episode of our Cultural Insights China series, we will take a look at the cuisines of China.
A country’s cuisine tells a lot about its history, and Chinese cuisine has had a huge impact on the Australian culinary landscape. In this new episode of our Cultural Insights Series, we’ll talk about the four major culinary systems in China and learn how to cook some classic recipes.
Cultural Insights Series: Family and Society in China
In this episode of our Cultural Insights China series, we will take a look at etiquette in Chinese culture.
Local etiquette tells a lot about the country, its people and culture. In this new episode, Bruce teaches us how to be polite in a Chinese way.
Cultural Insights Series: Traditions in China
In this episode of our Cultural Insights China series, we will take a look at etiquette in Chinese culture.
Local etiquette tells a lot about the country, its people and culture. In this new episode, Bruce teaches us how to be polite in a Chinese way.
Cultural Insights Series: Etiquette in China
In this episode of our Cultural Insights China series, we will take a look at etiquette in Chinese culture.
Local etiquette tells a lot about the country, its people and culture. In this new episode, Bruce teaches us how to be polite in a Chinese way.
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