Harmony Day was launched nationally launched nationally in 1999 on March 21 by the government.

The overall message of Harmony Day promotes social cohesion and racial harmony.

It is expressed through community participation and inclusiveness.

Celebrating diversity, respect and belonging. It is observed as a positive contribution to a multicultural society.

The designated colour for Harmony Day is orange and local events are organised by individual communities and a wide variety of events mark the occasion, such as in the schools, private businesses and offices.

For those that register for Harmony Day, the Department of Home Affairs page, https://www.harmony.gov.au has many events ideas to help celebrate the harmony week.

Although the official day is March 21, it can be chosen to be celebrated any day for a week.

You can also find an alternate promoter for harmony day and that is A Taste of Harmony at https://www.tasteofharmony.org.au where one can register and find a plethora of event ideas and event promotional material and they also have ambassadors.

Their celebration of harmony goes over a longer period of time to choose from, although the official day stays the same.

IN OTHER NEWS:

The Multicultural Council will celebrate Harmony Day as It always has, that a gathering of community gets together to share in being together and sharing of foods.

All welcome and all going well it will be held on March 21.

Keep an eye on the Facebook page for details.

Skilled migrants: This section of our community is still lamenting the poor level of support - next to none actually - given to them once they arrive in Australia.

Imagine this, they pass the test in their chosen professional area, land in a foreign country where they know no one and are expected to find accommodation, look for work in their chosen field, etc.

This group is different to those coming via the sponsored area.

Therefore, no one should feel surprised that once they serve their time in the country regions they decide to leave for the city.

The gaps once again are left unfilled.

Bullying in high schools: This issue has arisen lately from many in our community and is being discussed.

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