Senator Kate Lundy - Minister for Multicultural Affairs RSS Feed [Media Releases]http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsecThu, 23 May 2013 06:14:31 ESTFunnelbackMulticultural groups gather for talksAdelaide community groups will have the opportunity to consult with government on a wide range of multicultural issues at a community consultation meeting tonight.2013-05-22 15:28http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl203399.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl203399.htmEmpowering Migrants and Refugees on Brisbane's northsideMinister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy today thanked Brisbane's Multicultural Community Centre (MCC) for its continued work helping newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia under the government's settlement grants program.2013-05-10 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl203002.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl203002.htm$172 500 boost for youth cultural program and men's shed in LoganACCESS Community Services in Logan will receive $172 500 to engage the young migrant community in arts and music programs through the Australian Government's Settlement Grants Program.2013-05-09 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl202943.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/parlsec/media/kl/2013/kl202943.htmGillard Government empowering multicultural communitiesThe Gillard Labor Government today announced new measures to support Australia's vibrant and diverse multicultural communities.2013-04-12 12:53http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl195183.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl195183.htmGiants on the field and in the communityConstruction is underway on new playing and education facilities at the home of the Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants in Sydney's Olympic precinct.2013-04-08 12:10http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194979.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194979.htm$75 000 for Western Sydney's Association of Bhanin El-MiniehMinister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, and Federal Member for Reid, John Murphy MP, today announced the Association of Bhanin El-Minieh - Australian Arabic Community Welfare Centre will receive funding of $75 000 under the Gillard Government's Settlement Grants Program (SGP).2013-04-08 13:51http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194960.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194960.htmMulticultural youth sport grant round opensMulticultural youth from across the country can look forward to new sporting opportunities with the third round of the Multicultural Youth Sports Partnership Program now open.2013-04-04 11:14http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194824.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194824.htmChanges to the Ministry highlight Gillard Government commitment to Multicultural AffairsJoint media release with Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Senator the Hon Matt Thistlethwaite - Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and for Pacific Island Affairs.2013-03-26 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194648.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194648.htmNational Rugby League celebrates Harmony DayThe National Rugby League (NRL) will bring together people from diverse cultural backgrounds this weekend as it hosts the '2013 NRL Harmony Festival'.2013-03-22 13:42http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194479.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194479.htmCelebrating diversity in the workplaceWorkplaces around Australia have today celebrated workplace diversity at celebrations to mark Harmony Day.2013-03-21 14:37http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194432.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194432.htm2013 People of Australia Ambassadors congratulatedThe Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today congratulated 53 Australians who have been recognised for their outstanding work building strong and cohesive multicultural communities.2013-03-21 17:21http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194441.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194441.htmGovernment accepts recommendations from the independent Access and Equity Inquiry PanelThe Gillard Government will implement the full suite of recommendations from the independent Access and Equity Inquiry Panel report to ensure government services are responsive to the needs of Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Kate Lundy announced today.2013-03-21 14:36http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194428.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194428.htmNew South Wales celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 13:06http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194403.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194403.htmDiversity shines in Harmony Day 2013 celebrationsJoint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 13:14http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194393.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194393.htmTop end celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:51http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194371.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194371.htmQueensland celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:55http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194385.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194385.htmTasmania celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:46http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194411.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194411.htmWestern Australia celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:51http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194407.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194407.htmThe ACT celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:45http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194389.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194389.htmSouth Australia celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:46http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194399.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194399.htmVictoria celebrates Harmony Day 2013Joint media release with Senator the Hon Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-03-20 12:56http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194375.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194375.htmPollies and professionals face off on football pitch for Harmony DayFamous sporting personalities will go head to head with the nation's leaders at Parliament House in Canberra today, as Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, leads the 'Pollies' team in the third annual Harmony Day 'Pollies versus Professionals' football match.2013-03-18 10:54http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194305.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194305.htmAustralian migration and settlement awardsJoint media release with Senator Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Julia Gillard - Prime Minister of Australia.2013-03-18 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194317.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194317.htmLet the Harmony games begin!Australia's sports stars will be wearing orange in the coming week, as sporting codes stage special matches across the country to celebrate Harmony Day which takes place on March 21.2013-03-15 11:24http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194259.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194259.htmHarmony Day stories on smart phone appSmart phone and tablet users can now explore three Australians' migration journeys, after Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today launched a new augmented reality Harmony Day app, Harmony Day Stories.2013-03-15 11:12http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194215.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194215.htmOnline resources teach students everyone belongsMinister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, is encouraging schools to access the interactive Harmony Day educational resources now available online to teach students about diversity, harmony and belonging.2013-03-08 11:49http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194103.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194103.htmAustralia world class in multiculturalism and settlement servicesAustralia should be proud of its world-class settlement services, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today at the Migration & Multiculturalism: Lessons from Europe and Australia conference in Canberra.2013-03-08 11:31http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194099.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl194099.htmSBS competition invites Australians to share their storiesAustralians are encouraged to share their personal stories of diversity and multicultural experience through SBS'S Tell Us Your Harmony Story competition for Harmony Day 2013.2013-03-01 16:56http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193912.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193912.htmBest wishes for Chinese New Year celebrationsJoint media release with Senator Kate Lundy - Minister for Sport, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation and Brendan O'Connor MP - Minister for Immigration and Citizenship.2013-02-10 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193323.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193323.htmFunding to build stronger communitiesMinister for Multicultural Affairs Kate Lundy today joined the Federal Member for Parramatta Julie Owens MP and players from the Parramatta Rugby Club to encourage community organisations to apply for funding grants of up to $50 000 under the Gillard Government's Diversity and Social Cohesion Program (DSCP).2013-01-31 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193048.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl193048.htmAustralia Day tennis ceremony a hit with new citizensMinister for Sport and Multicultural Affairs Kate Lundy will today welcome 17 new citizens in a special Australia Day ceremony at Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open Tennis Championships women's singles final.2013-01-26 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl192979.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2013/kl192979.htmTennis set to be a hit on Australia DayTennis clubs across Australia will open their doors on Australia Day to drive a new wave of community participation and encourage our newest citizens to pick up a racquet and get involved in the game.2012-10-30 00:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl191383.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl191383.htmNew user-pays visa pricing a fairer systemChanges to Australia's visa pricing system make for a fairer 'user-pays' approach of charging for visas, the Acting Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-10-22 13:36http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl190883.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl190883.htmRacism, it stops with meSporting, education, community and business leaders stood alongside the Commonwealth Government today in calling on all Australians to say no to racism.2012-08-24 14:57http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl189447.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl189447.htmStrengthening Australia through migrationAustralia's settlement services are the backbone our of migration program and designed to support new migrants and refugees settle in the community, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today at the launch of a new settlement publication in Canberra.2012-08-23 11:08http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl189431.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl189431.htmAccess and Equity inquiry report delivered to governmentThe Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today welcomed the release of the independent Access and Equity Inquiry Panel report to ensure Australian Government services are responsive to the needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.2012-06-29 10:41http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187963.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187963.htmCreative communication for migrants wins top awardMinister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today congratulated Moreland City Council for its community initiative to teach new migrants and refugees about life in Australia, which was honoured with a National Award for Excellence in Local Government.2012-06-20 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187775.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187775.htmBoost to settlement services for new migrants and refugees The Federal Government's latest round of settlement grants reinforces its commitment to help newly arrived migrants and refugees become self-reliant and successfully settle in Australia, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-06-20 13:45http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187715.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187715.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in South AustraliaThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced six new projects will be funded in 2012-13 the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in South Australia.2012-06-20 13:42http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187771.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187771.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in the Northern Territory The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced three new projects in the Northern Territory will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in the community.2012-06-20 13:42http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187767.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187767.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in New South Wales The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced 34 new projects in New South Wales will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in New South Wales.2012-06-20 13:43http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187743.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187743.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in VictoriaThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced 23 new projects will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grant Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in Victoria.2012-06-20 13:43http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187739.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187739.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in ACT/NSW The Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced four new projects in the ACT/NSW region will be funded next financial year under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees become self-reliant and successfully settle in Australia.2012-06-20 13:44http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187707.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187707.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in QueenslandThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced 14 new projects will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in Queensland.2012-06-20 13:39http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187779.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187779.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in TasmaniaThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced three new projects will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in Tasmania.2012-06-20 13:42http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187747.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187747.htmNew services to help migrants and refugees in the WestThe Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, today announced 10 new projects will be funded in 2012-13 under the Settlement Grants Program (SGP) to assist newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.2012-06-20 13:44http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187735.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187735.htmNorthern Territory celebrates Refugee Week 2012People in the Northern Territory will celebrate the valuable contribution of refugees to the community during Refugee Week 2012, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-06-16 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187639.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187639.htmSouth Australia celebrates Refugee Week 2012 People in South Australia will celebrate the valuable contribution of refugees to the community during Refugee Week 2012, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-06-16 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187636.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187636.htmCanberra celebrates Refugee Week 2012People in the Australian Capital Territory will celebrate the valuable contribution of refugees to the community during Refugee Week 2012, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-06-16 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187611.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187611.htmTasmania celebrates Refugee Week 2012People in Tasmania will celebrate the valuable contribution of refugees to the community during Refugee Week 2012, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Chris Bowen MP, and Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Kate Lundy, said today.2012-06-16 17:00http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187660.htmhttp://www.minister.immi.gov.au/media/kl/2012/kl187660.htm