2025
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Coercive control awareness campaigns to reach more people in diverse communities
The NSW Government is continuing to drive awareness about coercive control with new tailored campaigns for multicultural audiences, older people and people with disability. Coercive control is domestic abuse and can cause serious harm.
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New technology brings interpreters on every police beat
Today, the NSW Government unveiled new technology that allows every police officer across NSW to access interpreting services 24/7. Language+ is a mobile application designed to facilitate more effective communication between police and community members who may not be fluent in English.
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Faith organisations receive $5m in support to make places of worship safer
The NSW Government has announced $5 million in new grants to improve safety for faith communities across the state.
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Cultural Diversity in NSW Celebrated at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner
A champion for culturally diverse arts, a passionate advocate for women in refugee communities and a multicultural sports innovator are some of the people recognised at the Premier’s Harmony Dinner last night.
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Local Council Major Festival partnerships inject $4M into festivals celebrating cultural diversity
The NSW Government is investing almost $4 million to support major festivals across twenty councils in NSW, reinforcing the state’s commitment to multiculturalism and cultural celebration.
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Multicultural NSW welcomes new Advisory Board members
Today Multicultural NSW has welcomed three new members to its Advisory Board, each bringing unique expertise and strong community ties to ensure diverse voices are represented and reflected in public policy.
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NSW Government funds expanded support services in response to spike in antisemitic incidents
In response to a recent surge in antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish neighbourhoods and synagogues, the NSW Government is committing $200,000 to Jewish House to expand their vital community support services.
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Sydney’s vibrant Lunar New Year celebration graces an Australian icon
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House glowed a radiant red last night as the NSW Government welcomed the Year of the Snake at the annual Lunar New Year celebration in Sydney.
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A joint Statemement from the Minister for Multiculturalism and Multicultural NSW
The investigation into a caravan containing explosives in Dural is nothing short of horrifying. The escalation of this planned, violent anti-Semitic attack is abhorrent and has no place in New South Wales.
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A Statement from the NSW Faith Affairs Council
The following is a statement from the Faith Affairs Council of NSW.
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A Statement from Multicultural NSW
We strongly condemn the increasing, deplorable cases of anti-Semitism that have taken place in NSW recently. We continue to see reports of people targeted and vilified because of their faith. These actions and behaviour have no place in our society.
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