SBS Interview: Understanding Harmony Week and creating an inclusive society

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This was an interview of Dr Salut Muhidin with SBS Podcast - with a focus on "Harmony Day in Australia".

Harmony Week 2025, which runs from March 17 to 23, is marked by a number of community events across Australia. However, Dr Salut Muhidin, a senior lecturer and demographer in the Department of Business at Macquarie University, reminds us that historically Harmony Day is a commemoration of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which aims to celebrate Australia’s multiculturalism and foster inclusivity, respect and belonging for all.  The question is how far have we gone? 

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Harmony Day, Cultural Diversity, Diaspora

Period25 Mar 2025

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  • TitleSBS Interview - Understanding Harmony Week and creating an inclusive society
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletSBS Podcast
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size15:22
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date25/03/25
    DescriptionThe interview was conducted by SBS Podcast with Dr Salut Muhidin, who gave comments and reflections on Harmony Day in Australia.

    Harmony Week 2025, which runs from March 17 to 23, is marked by a number of community events across Australia. However, Dr Salut Muhidin, a senior lecturer and demographer in the Department of Business at Macquarie University, reminds us that historically Harmony Day is a commemoration of the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which aims to celebrate Australia’s multiculturalism and foster inclusivity, respect and belonging for all. The question is how far have we gone?
    Producer/AuthorSBS Reporter - Sri Dean
    URL https://www.sbs.com.au/language/indonesian/en/podcast-episode/understanding-harmony-week-and-creating-an-inclusive-society/89excldvr
    PersonsSalut Muhidin
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