Together for Harmony, Conversations to Inspire Change

Racism is more prevalent in our community than we would like to believe and it's a difficult topic to discuss.

These events on The International Day for The Elimination of Racial Discrimination will involve Leaders on the subject and people with lived experience.

The WALK

Where: A walk from the Hobart Waterfront (in front of The Grand Chancellor) to Parliament Lawns for a media launch.
When: 11 am - 12 pm
Register: Facebook

Join the Walk to launch a new 'anti-racism campaign' proposed by the CEO of Brighton Council, James Dryburgh, in order to highlight an increase in reports of racist behaviours in our community and an aligned increase in fear within migrant communities. James called upon Greater Hobart Councils to work together to stand against racism in our community.

The Campaign message:

"asks all Tasmanians to stand together against racism, reiterates our joint commitment that racist behaviour will not be tolerated and is detrimental to our desire for an inclusive, healthy and vibrant lutruwita, Tasmania, and gives real suggestions on how to stand together against racism."

The Campaign has the power to unite Councils and community and demonstrate a powerful, aligned approach around our shared commitment to unity, diversity and inclusion.

The Walk will be led by First Nations Palawa and include CEO’s and Lord Mayors from Hobart, Glenorchy, Clarence, Sorrel, Kingborough, Brighton, and students from High Schools and Colleges. Everyone from all municipalities are welcome to participate and attend.

Following the 'Walk' to Parliament Lawns, a 'Talk' hosted by the City of Hobart will take place with a panel of experts and community representatives discussing 'Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination'.

The FILM and TALK

Where: Parliament Lawns
When: 12 - 1.45 pm
Register: Facebook

This event will commence with a FILM launch of Our Journey, a short-film by Students Against Racism.

The City of Hobart's Conservation Panel will follow to explore themes of racism and discrimination with people passionate about nurturing and promoting equality and living in a society free from racism.

They will discuss what racism is, how it impacts our community and what we can do to stand together against it and promote unity, diversity and inclusion in lutruwita, Tasmania.

Panellists include people passionate about nurturing and promoting equality and living in a society free from racism:

• Aimen Jafri – Community Leader and Multicultural Advocate
• Steve Old – Chair of Jack Jumpers,
• Nicole Asquith – Professor from the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies
• Keiron 'Kiz' – palawa artist
• Jal David – Sudanese Community of Tasmania
• Michelle Parker – Investigation and Conciliation Officer from the Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
• Dr Zelinda Sherlock – CEO of Sherlock and Dutta Consulting
• Omid Tajik – Afghani Community Representative and member of 'Students Against Racism'
• Professor Deen Sanders OAM - Worimi Man – Partner and Leader at Deloitte.

Panellists will explore:

1. What is racism and discrimination?
2. What does race-based discrimination look like?
3. What is systemic or structural racism and how to we make a positive shift?
4. What are the cross-culture barriers at school and in the workplace?
5. How can we move forward together in a positive way, collectively as well as personally?

When

Location

Parliament Lawns, Hobart, 7000, View Map