Harmony Week is a time to celebrate cultural diversity and the many communities that make up Australia.
Running from 16 March to 21 March, it’s a time to recognise the importance of inclusiveness, respect, and a shared sense of belonging for everyone.
We are choosing to reflect on Harmony Week in a number of ways.
You might have already seen our Harmony Week banners in the Rosny Park Bus Mall, serving as a reminder to participate in the celebrations and offer respect to all fellow humans.
We are also connected to the joint-council event Walk Against Racism on March 20 encouraging all people in our community to take an active stand against racism.
Help strengthen our community by wearing the colour orange and joining the walk at 11 am from the corner of Hunter Street and Franklin Wharf to Hobart’s Parliament Lawns (more information below).
Orange is the official colour of Harmony Week, which symbolises communication, mutual respect, and freedom of ideas, and if you head to Council Chambers on March 20 you might see a few of our city officers wearing it.
Don’t forget we are also holding our Migrant Business Information Sessions to support migrants start, grow, and strengthen their business’ in Clarence. Bookings are still open.
Walk Against Racism walk on March 20
Racism harms individuals, communities in Clarence, and the Greater Hobart community.
We all have a role to play in standing up to racism, and by learning about, acting upon, and reporting it, we can stand together for fairness, respect, and inclusion.
Starting at 11 am on Friday, 20 March from the corner of Hunter Street and Franklin Wharf to Hobart’s Parliament Lawns, the Walk Against Racism aims to do just that.
It arose from the We Stand Together Against Racism campaign, launched by the Greater Hobart councils of Clarence, Brighton, Glenorchy, Hobart, Kingborough, and Sorell, to unite against racism in our communities.
This campaign invites all Tasmanians to stand against racism, and reaffirms our councils’ shared commitment that racism is not tolerated.
It also offers practical actions individuals can take to challenge and prevent racism in everyday life.
Join the walk to help spread the message about how we can best take action, which includes following three simple steps – Learn, Act and Report – to equip ourselves against racism.
- Learn
Understanding racism is the first step to stopping it.
What can you do? Commit to ongoing learning and honest conversations
about race and racism. - Act
Your actions matter—especially if you witness racism.
What can you do? Don’t stay silent. Support the person affected and
challenge racism when you see it. - Report
Reporting racism helps stop it from happening again.
What can you do? If you witness or experience racism, report it. Your report
makes a difference.
At the heart of WeSTAR is a simple belief that our communities are stronger because of our cultural diversity.
When we stand together against racism, we create safer, more inclusive places for everyone.