Media Releases by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
Australia Day Message
It is interesting to note that the buzz this year on Australia Day has been about diversity. At a time when many countries around the…
Register Your Harmony Day 2016 Event
Registrations are now open for events celebrating this year’s Harmony Day on 21 March, Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said today. “Harmony…
Cultural diversity aglow during Hindu festival of lights
Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today acknowledged the nation’s Hindu communities for their rich contribution to our cultural diversity. Senator Fierravanti-Wells attended…
Walking side-by-side to celebrate Australia’s diversity
Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today congratulated the many Sydneysiders that came together to celebrate Australia’s diversity and unique cultural identity at…
Migrant and Indigenous entrepreneurs once again recognised
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells welcomed the recognition of migrant contributions to Australia at the annual Ethnic Business Awards to be…
Eight year high for social cohesion in Australia
The Assistant Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon. Concetta Fierravanti-Wells welcomed the latest Scanlon-Monash Index of Social Cohesion released today that has confirmed that…
Investment in vulnerable communities to help young Australians make the right choices
The Abbott Government will invest over $22 million in assisting humanitarian entrants and other vulnerable migrants under 25 participate in education and make successful transitions…
Orientation Programme for Humanitarian Entrants
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today met with Directors from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Sydney.…
$3.8 million to support culturally appropriate aged care
Aged care providers will be supported with training and resources to assist them to deliver culturally appropriate care for older Australians thanks to a $3.8…
Celebrating Strength in Diversity
Australians of all backgrounds are encouraged to celebrate our cultural diversity today, with Harmony Day (21 March) marking 15 years of sharing the message that…
Orange glow for Harmony Day
When people across Australia gaze into the night sky this Saturday they might see an orange glow from some of most iconic landmarks as part…
Celebrating 40 Years of Translator and Interpreter Training at RMIT
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with special responsibilities for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today congratulated the RMIT…
Counting Down to Celebrate 15 years of Harmony Day
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with special responsibility for multicultural affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today encouraged everyone to embrace Harmony Day as…
New training materials to assist Australian multicultural youth providers
A new training package to assist people who help young refugees and migrants was today launched by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social…
2015 Asian Cup a win for multicultural Australia
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, said today that the success of the 2015 Asian Cup highlighted the best…
Professor Graeme Hugo
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today paid tribute to Professor Graeme Hugo AO, who has died aged 68.…
Harmony Day event registrations open
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today invited registrations for this year’s Harmony Day events. Held on 21 March, Harmony…
Australian Multicultural Council members announced
Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews and Parliamentary Secretary Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today announced the new members of the Australian Multicultural Council. The Council advises the…
Self-reliant migrants build a better Australia
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today thanked agencies who support new arrivals to settle in Australia. The Department…
Young Muslims contribute to harmony
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, yesterday used a Sydney conference to recognise the contribution of Australian Muslims. Organised…
Translating and Interpreting Sector Roundtable
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today invited representatives of the translating and interpreting sector to come together to…
Westpac Awards celebrate community leadership
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today acknowledged the important contribution of corporate Australia in building vibrant communities. Senator…
Awards show Australia’s new arrivals mean business
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says it is an honour to recognise this year’s business success stories among…
New faces on NAATI Board
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, has appointed three new members to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and…
Sydney Youth Summit to Light a FUSE for Bright Ideas
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today participated in a youth summit that will seek to dismantle negative social…