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Changing the Conversation is a series of thought-provoking discussions hosted by Multicultural Australia, in partnership with the Queensland Performing Arts Centre exploring key issues in our increasingly multicultural society that all Australians must grapple with to create a more inclusive future. The goal is to bring together thought leaders from academia, government, business and the community to engage in robust discussions about multiculturalism in the Australian context, exploring issues of who and where we are as a nation and what we need to do to create a society that better reflects and cares for all its people.

In 2020 CRSI initiated, led and coordinated the implementation of a pilot ‘Group Mentorship’ program along with a range of collaborating organisations. The program aimed to harness the energies of local community groups to provide self-directed and holistic support for refugee households who arrived in Australia prior to the pandemic drawing on key features of Canada’s successful and long-standing community sponsorship program for refugees.

SydWest Multicultural Services supports young refugees and migrants to engage and participate in Australian society by organising a visit to Parliament House Canberra.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Youth Program works with young people aged 15-25 to support them to access education and employment support through one to one or group coaching. They also run social inclusion activities and civic engagement activities, such as workshops and camps.

ACCESS’ Community Education team organised a Community Safety day for clients. The purpose of the day was to equip the community with some essential knowledge around disaster management and emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, dangerous Australian wildlife and water safety.

Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) promoting integration and participation through their Welcome to the Neighbourhood Project.

Spectrum and Women’s Health West support financial empowerment of women to pave their way for civic participation.

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre aims to bring together individuals, communities and organisations from many different backgrounds, to promote harmony and unity, and to celebrate Interculturalism.

The Multicultural Sports Club promotes young people to transition into mainstream clubs.

The Successful Communities Toolbox is a website created for Multicultural Community Leaders to access step by step guidance and links that provide simple models for: governance, taking action, advocacy and promotion of their community group.