Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Harmony Day – everybody belongs

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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…

Landmarks go Orange for Harmony Day

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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…

Greek National Day Reception

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Your Excellency and Mrs Dafaranos. I would also like to acknowledge: My parliamentary colleague, Nickolas Varvaris Excellencies, heads…

Government provides $275 million funding for settlement services

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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

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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…

Celebrating African culture in Sydney

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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…

Chinese Australian women helping each other for 60 years

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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.…

Official opening of the Mirrabooka Multicultural Centre

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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

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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

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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

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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…

Australian Arab Business Women’s Forum opening address

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Your Excellency, Ambassador, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Let me also recognise the generous support for this event of the Council for Australian Arab Relations,…

Opening of Islamic Museum of Australia

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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

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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…

Celebrating Chinese New Year in local communities

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Representing the Prime Minister at the 2014 Australian Business Association of Whitehorse Chinese New Year Festival will be Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social…

Australia Day, 2014 – What Unites Us As a Nation

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Around Australia Day we turn our minds to the broader sense of being Australian. It’s a day we celebrate our achievements including the building of…

Australia Day 2014-702 ABC Sydney

Transcript by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Presenter: A New South Wales Senator is urging migrants to put greater emphasis on learning English to help unify the community. Federal Liberal Senator Concetta…

Young People’s Human Rights Medal winner 2013

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The Australian Human Rights Commission established the Human Rights Medal in 1987 to be presented annually in recognition of outstanding personal endeavour in the cause…

Illawarra to get Specialist Breast Cancer Nurse

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The Illawarra will gain an additional McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurse based at Wollongong Hospital under an expansion of the program funded by the Australian…

Celebrations Honouring Dr Stepan Kerkyasharian AO

Speech by Senator the Hon Concetta Fierravanti-Wells

Grazie Vincenzo, (Vince Sorrenti) Can I acknowledge Minister Victor Dominello representing the Premier of NSW, my many State Parliamentary colleagues, Your Eminence Cardinal Pell and…