Mapping Social Cohesion the scanlon foundation surveys 2011
This report presents the findings of the fourth Scanlon Foundation Mapping Social Cohesion Survey conducted in June‐July 2011. It builds on the knowledge gained through the three earlier Scanlon Foundation surveys conducted in 2007, 2009 and 2010 and for the first time in Australian surveying provides a series of detailed polls close in time to provide understanding of the social impact of immigration and the way in which population issues are viewed within segments of the population.
Comparative Religious Education and its role in creating a harmonious Society
Ali Majokah is a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a religiously persecuted group in Pakistan and a group which is constantly targeted by fanatical sections of the Muslim clergy, various terrorist organisations and by religious fanatics in general operating inside Pakistan. Due to religious persecution, Ali’s family migrated to Australia as refugees in 1998.
Religion, Cultural Diversity and Safeguarding Australia
In 2002, the Commonwealth Government, through the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, commissioned the Australian Multicultural Foundation in association with the World Conference on Religion and Peace (Australian chapter) and RMIT and Monash Universities, to conduct a series of consultations with religious, government and community organisations.
Employment the Professional Way Manual
The Australian Migrant Education Service Manual is an interactive manual that aims to assist people who are unfamiliar with Australian recruitment practices. It provides clear and practical advice for professional and skilled occupations.
Love Thy Neighbours: Racial Tolerance among Young Australians
Racial prejudice can lead to friction, disharmony and even physical violence. It is a major social problem in many societies and one from which Australia is not immune. However, evidence is accumulating that living in harmony may be better served by increasing understanding about tolerance and acceptance rather than focusing on decreasing prejudice.
Culturally Appropriate Aged Care Project
A strategic Summit held on the 25 October to address issues impacting on the provision of culturally appropriate aged care for all Australians was an initiative of a Senior Women In Management Program (SWIM) 2002 project team.