- Twelve awards
presented to exceptional individuals and organisations at annual Western Australian
Multicultural Awards
- Harmony Week runs
from 15 to 21 March
- Cook Labor Government
supports 21 Harmony Week events with funding through the Office of
Multicultural Interests
Harmony Week has been launched with the
annual Western Australian Multicultural Awards.
Twelve individuals and organisations were
recognised at the 2024 WA Multicultural Awards for their passion and dedication
in advancing multiculturalism in Western Australia - through advocacy work,
promoting intercultural understanding, or breaking down barriers.
The 2024 WA Multicultural Awards also marked the beginning of Harmony
Week, which runs from 15 to 21 March and encourages everyone to experience,
explore and appreciate WA's remarkable wealth of cultural, religious and
linguistic diversity.
Free Harmony Week activities are happening across the State including
concerts, art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events.
For more information about the 2024 Harmony Week Award winners and to
find Harmony Week events near you, visit www.omi.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to
Citizenship and Multicultural Interests Minister Dr Tony Buti:
"The Western Australian Multicultural Awards
shine a spotlight on those remarkable individuals and organisations who are
working to promote and foster multiculturalism in WA.
"Working across a number of sectors,
professions and disciplines, the 2024 Western Australian Multicultural Awards
winners are dedicated to making our society more inclusive and harmonious.
"The awards pay tribute to the pioneers of
multiculturalism in WA, salute our current leaders, and recognise the emerging
voices that will shape our multicultural landscape.
"Congratulations to the winners of the
Western Australian Multicultural Awards and happy Harmony Week to everyone."
The 2024 WA
Multicultural Award winners are:
