The beginning of a new year and decade has been marked by the loss of lives, homes and livelihoods. We extend our sincerest condolences to everyone affected and affirm our commitment to positive…

The beginning of a new year and decade has been marked by the loss of lives, homes and livelihoods. We extend our sincerest condolences to everyone affected and affirm our commitment to positive…
After much negotiation, the government has secured the repeal of the medical evacuation law – known as “medevac” – after making a secret deal with Senate cross-bencher Jacqui Lambie. So what does…
On the road to a more welcoming Australia “Are we winning?” It’s a question someone posed to me recently, and I had to take pause to consider what ‘winning’ might mean. For…
For those of us who are a part of new, emerging or established diaspora communities, on our daily routes to school or work, the same questions are no strangers to our ruminating…
Celebrate National Unity Week 2019 I’ve long been a fan of Nick Cave and a recent article in The Guardian only served to further my admiration. The article outlines the musician’s response…
Why having campaigns led by people with lived experience, is integral to creating social change. Shankar Kasynathan, Campaign Coordinator with Amnesty International It’s a Friday evening in Sydney’s outer western suburb of…
Welcoming Australia is an organisation and movement committed to working with any person, party or organisation who’ll move the dial towards welcome, inclusion and compassion. We’re committed to cultivating a culture of…
Stephen Croucher, Massey University As an immigrant to New Zealand, I am saddened and outraged by the events in Christchurch. The apparent innocence of New Zealand has been stripped away by acts…
Park soccer, social cricket and street basketball bring the public spaces of our cities to life. For many of the most marginalised communities, access to public space for sport is crucial for…