Multiculturalism
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After the riot: the meaning for multicultural Australia
This report presents speeches from a panel discussion on what the Sydney riot means for Australia's status as a peaceful and harmonious multicultural society. The riot on 15 September in the Sydney CBD by Muslim protestors angry the US film Innocence of Muslims shocked, but perhaps did not surprise, many Australians. For a number of...
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Gynaecological cancers in Australia: an overview
This report provides a comprehensive picture of gynaecological cancer in Australia including how rates differ by geographical area, socioeconomic status, Indigenous status and country of birth. This report provides for the first time a comprehensive summary of national statistics about gynaecological cancer in Australia. It is aimed at a wide audience, including health professionals, policy...
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Reflecting gender diversity: an analysis of gender diversity in the leadership of the community sector
Our landmark survey of gender diversity in the leadership of the community sector is both a good news and a bad news story. In a sector where women comprise up to 85% of the workforce, women make up 51.4% of the board directors among organisations who responded to the survey. This compares favourably against the...
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Face the facts: some questions and answers about indigenous peoples, migrants and refugees and asylum seekers
First published in 1997, Face the Facts has become a permanent feature of the Australian Human Rights Commission's, contribution to informed factual public debate about race, Indigenous peoples and cultural diversity in Australia. This edition of Face the Facts reflects the continued demand for accurate and easy to understand information about Indigenous peoples, migrants, refugees...
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An investment not an expense: enhancing health literacy in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Examining the way low health literacy effects Victoria's multicultural communities, this report looks at the available resources, those that are still required and best practice strategies for enhanced health literacy.