Mitchell Shire is about to celebrate multiculturalism and the successful integration of migrants into our community during Harmony Week.
The focus of the week is inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
Since 1999, more than 80,000 Harmony Week events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches and businesses, along with federal, state and local government agencies across Australia.
There are a range of events happening in Mitchell Shire to celebrate Harmony Week including a Harmony Week BBQ in Wallan on Saturday March 23 from 3pm to 6pm. The event will run at the Merri Creek Park and is being organised by the Sri-Lankan Association of Mitchell Shire.
Friday, March 22 between 5pm and 7pm the Kilmore Customer and Library Service Centre will host an event organised by the Beveridge Primary School and Kilmore Primary School.
Harmony Week Garden Party will be held at the Kilmore Community Centre on Thursday March 21 at 4:30pm.
Shire libraries will be hosting morning teas at Seymour (March 18), Broadford (March 19), Beveridge (March 20), Kilmore (March 21) and Wallan (March 22).
Visit www.harmony.gov.au for more information about the celebration.
