Media Releases by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells
$6.5 million committed to delivering Australian cultural information for humanitarian entrants
The Australian Government is committing $6.5 million to help humanitarian entrants settle in Australia. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta…
Celebrating 65 years of the People’s Republic of China
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, tonight attended a gala banquet in Sydney to celebrate the 65th anniversary of…
Australia India Address Highlights Excellent Relations Between Two Nations
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells said last night’s address by the Foreign Minister, The Hon Julie Bishop MP,…
New Report on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse and Refugee Youth Launched
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today launched a new report into the education, employment, family and living arrangements…
Arresting Violence of Vulnerable Women and Children
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today addressed a special forum on domestic violence in migrant and refugee communities…
Learning the lessons of Harmony Day through sport
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services and Mr Russell Matheson MP today attended Briar Road Public School in Campbelltown with former Socceroo…
Lantern parade a tribute to Queensland’s new arrivals
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, says Brisbane’s Luminous Lantern Parade is an ideal opportunity to welcome Queensland’s new…
Australian choir invited to prestigious Estonian festival
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today congratulated the Kooskolas choir as the first Australian choir to be invited…
Bengali New Year Celebrations
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, represented the Prime Minister at the Bengali New Year celebration –…
Celebration of Indonesian culture at INDOfest 2014
The Parliamentary Secretary for Social Services with special responsibility for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, was pleased to attend the seventh annual…
Celebrating Greek Independence Day
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, attended the Greek National Independence Day celebrations in Sydney today. As part of…
Marking Harmony Day with the AFL
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, tonight attended the AFL celebrations for Harmony Day, showcased in the Essendon versus…
Landmarks go Orange for Harmony Day
In a show of support for Harmony Day, 13 landmarks across Australia will be bathed in orange light on the evenings of 20 and 21…
Harmony Day – everybody belongs
Harmony Day is celebrated throughout Australia tomorrow (March 21) and everyone is invited to celebrate our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity. Minister for Social Services…
Government provides $275 million funding for settlement services
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today announced the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment for Humanitarian Settlement Services (HSS) until…
Celebrating Nowruz
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today attended Nowruz celebrations with Afghan and Iranian women at the…
Chinese Australian women helping each other for 60 years
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today helped the Chinese Women’s Association of Australia celebrate its 60-year anniversary in Sydney.…
Celebrating African culture in Sydney
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today attended the Africultures Festival in Auburn. Senator Fierravanti-Wells, who has special responsibility for…
Official opening of the Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with special responsibility for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells today officially opened the…
Celebrating Commonwealth Day
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today represented the Prime Minister at the Commonwealth Day celebration event in Canberra.…
Way In Network Gala Charity Ball
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today celebrated International Women’s Day at the Way In Network gala ball in Sydney…
Australian Arab Businesswomen’s Forum
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today opened the 2014 Australian Arab Businesswomen’s Forum in Sydney. Senator Fierravanti-Wells, who has…
Opening of Islamic Museum of Australia
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services with special responsibility for Multicultural Affairs, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today attended the opening of the Islamic…
Acknowledging the contributions of Vietnamese Australians
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, today represented the Prime Minister at the Vietnamese Community in Australia NSW Chapter’s…
Australia’s Maronite community celebrate the Feast of Saint Maroun
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Services, Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, last night joined celebrations of the Feast Day of Saint Maroun at Saint Maroun’s…