Do you know someone working in the community to build a diverse Australia? Macquarie University (Social Inclusion) in partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of NSW (ECC), is currently accepting entries for the ‘Building Inclusive Communities Awards 2013’.
The awards, now in their third year, are designed to recognise and showcase individuals and groups in New South Wales whose work makes a significant contribution to building a diverse Australia. In particular, the awards focus attention on individuals and groups who often go unrecognised.
Previous winners have included:
Entries for the awards are sought from individuals, community groups or organisations who serve, work on behalf of, contribute to, or represent Indigenous Australians and/or people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Individuals and groups are able to nominate their own work or that of others. There are six categories which include: individual contribution, non-government organisations, ‘grass roots’ volunteer and community groups, government; corporate and youth.
The Awards will be presented by the NSW Premier the Hon. Barry O’Farrell at Parliament House in a ceremony which will also feature a performance by oud virtuoso, Joseph Tawadros. Professor Gail Whiteford, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Social Inclusion believes the awards are an important success recognising the champions for inclusion in our community.
“Universities have an important role to play in building socially cohesive, sustainable communities,” says Professor Whiteford.
“We are delighted that SBS and the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, the Hon. Victor Dominello, are actively supporting these awards. We really want to acknowledge those grass roots initiatives that make a difference to people in everyday life.”
As in previous years, the judging panel is particularly interested in the ‘quiet achievers’ and entries from regional NSW, and is actively seeking more corporate entrants.
The kinds of projects could include those which build inclusion in the broader community through activities that aim to prevent and address discrimination and racism; protect, preserve or promote culture; promote cross-cultural learning, understanding and dialogue; demonstrate and/or foster leadership; build engagement, participation and integration; build capacity (skills and capability); generate new understandings through applied research; advance reconciliation; facilitate peace-building.
Entries for the ‘Building Inclusive Communities Awards 2013’ have been extended and now close on June 14 at 5pm.
To apply or for more information, visit the website or contact Macquarie University’s Anna King at (02) 9850 1965.
The awards, now in their third year, are designed to recognise and showcase individuals and groups in New South Wales whose work makes a significant contribution to building a diverse Australia. In particular, the awards focus attention on individuals and groups who often go unrecognised.
Previous winners have included:
- Taste Food Tours (2012 Winner Non Government Organisation category)
- As a food tourism business with a social purpose, Taste Food Tours operates throughout South Western Sydney. Their mobile kitchen recently won a 2013 Australian International Design Award, in the Service category.
- Football United (2011 Winner Projects managed or initiated by youth (aged 25 and under) category)
- Football United uses football as a vehicle to build social cohesion and promote Australia's multicultural fabric. In June, the Football United team will develop and deliver a 4 day leadership camp to equip young female Indonesians with the tools to coach their peers and coordinate football tournaments.
- Tali Gallery (2012 Winner Corporate)
- The Tali Gallery represents 18 Aboriginal owned communities throughout Australia through art, artifact and craft sales. Curator Di Stevens was recently presented with the Pauline McLeod award for Reconciliation from the Eastern Area Councils.
Entries for the awards are sought from individuals, community groups or organisations who serve, work on behalf of, contribute to, or represent Indigenous Australians and/or people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Individuals and groups are able to nominate their own work or that of others. There are six categories which include: individual contribution, non-government organisations, ‘grass roots’ volunteer and community groups, government; corporate and youth.
The Awards will be presented by the NSW Premier the Hon. Barry O’Farrell at Parliament House in a ceremony which will also feature a performance by oud virtuoso, Joseph Tawadros. Professor Gail Whiteford, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Social Inclusion believes the awards are an important success recognising the champions for inclusion in our community.
“Universities have an important role to play in building socially cohesive, sustainable communities,” says Professor Whiteford.
“We are delighted that SBS and the Minister for Citizenship and Communities, the Hon. Victor Dominello, are actively supporting these awards. We really want to acknowledge those grass roots initiatives that make a difference to people in everyday life.”
As in previous years, the judging panel is particularly interested in the ‘quiet achievers’ and entries from regional NSW, and is actively seeking more corporate entrants.
The kinds of projects could include those which build inclusion in the broader community through activities that aim to prevent and address discrimination and racism; protect, preserve or promote culture; promote cross-cultural learning, understanding and dialogue; demonstrate and/or foster leadership; build engagement, participation and integration; build capacity (skills and capability); generate new understandings through applied research; advance reconciliation; facilitate peace-building.
Entries for the ‘Building Inclusive Communities Awards 2013’ have been extended and now close on June 14 at 5pm.
To apply or for more information, visit the website or contact Macquarie University’s Anna King at (02) 9850 1965.
