Understanding Harmony Week and creating an inclusive society

People from various nations and countries enjoy entertainment events organized by Federation Square to entertain the general public in Melbourne on the weekend – February 2025.  Photo curtesy: SPD.

People from various nations and countries enjoy entertainment events organized by Federation Square to entertain the general public in Melbourne on the weekend – February 2025. Photo curtesy: SPD.

The theme of Harmony Week 2025 is that “we all have a role to play!” So, what can we do to create a cohesive society?


Harmony Week 2025, which runs from March 17 to 23, is marked by a number of community events across Australia. However, Dr Salut Muhidin, a senior lecturer and demographer in the Department of Business at Macquarie University, reminds us that historically Harmony Day is a commemoration of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which aims to celebrate Australia’s multiculturalism and foster inclusivity, respect and belonging for all.  The question is how far have we gone?
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