News and Events

New way to guarantee local government services for all

23.07.2008

The launch today of a document which allows local government to systematically plan the delivery of services to the whole community has been hailed as a major milestone.

World Youth Pilgrims join Sydney multi-faith leaders in prayers for peace

16.07.2008

Several dozen World Youth Day pilgrims prayed for global peace and social justice at a gathering at Sydney University organised by the Community Relations Commission on Wednesday.

Did you Know? Exhibition Now Open

15.07.2008

The Did You Know? Exhibition aims to showcase migration experience and history so as to provide an opportunity for young pilgrims visiting Sydney for World Youth Day to learn more about the important role migrants have played in the economic and social development of Australia.

Multifaith, multicultural Sydney on show for WYD pilgrims

09.07.2008

The Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW wants the thousands of pilgrims to the World Youth Day to discover the true multifaith, multicultural nature of Australian society during their time in Sydney.

Isolated Youth at Risk

26.06.2008

Young people in our society are at risk of being influenced by other people's agendas, according to the Chair of the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW, Stepan Kerkyasharian.

Community Resource List

20.06.2008

The Community Relations Commission is calling for volunteers to be part of a new initiative to assist Police and the Department of Juvenile Justice when dealing with young offenders from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Pawn shop story wins CRC award at the Sydney Film Festival

19.06.2008

The Community Relations Commission's 2008 Dendy Short Film Award at the Sydney film Festival has gone to "296 Smith Street" directed by John Evagora - a slice of life on a suburban shopping street which reflects the day-to-day reality of cultural diversity.

Commonwealth Bank puts its money behind Multicultural Marketing

4.06.2008

The Chair of the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW, Stepan Kerkyasharian, today welcomed a new major sponsor for the National Multicultural Marketing Awards with the question: “Which Bank in the Fifties and Sixties was synonymous with migration advisory services across the country, at the time of a heavy influx of new arrivals from Europe?”

Holocaust survivor’s Australian story wins major literary award

A book which retells in detail the personal story of the pain and joy of a holocaust survivor has won the Community Relations Commission Award at the Premier’s Literary Awards in Sydney.

Youth Harmony Festival attracts thousands at Darling Harbour

The Youth Harmony Festival staged by the Community Relations Commission at Darling Harbour on Sunday the 4th of May attracted large numbers of Sydney-siders who enjoyed a perfect autumn day in true Australian style.

Youth leadership program for Egyptian community in NSW launched

A youth leadership programme aimed at the brightest young minds in the Egyptian community in New South Wales was launched this week by the Chair of the CRC, Stepan Kerkyasharian.

Important Malaysian youth leader visits the Commission

The President of Malaysia’s Muslim Youth Movement,Yusri Mohamad, visited the Community Relations Commission today and held talks with the Chair, Stepan Kerkyasharian, about international issues impinging on Muslim youth in both Malaysia and Australia.

Making a complaint to the Australian media

The media fact Sheet "Making a complaint to the Australian media. Tools for the Community Sector." was developed by the Canterbury-Bankstown Community Harmony Round Table in response to the needs of the community to have relevant and accessible information on how to make a complaint about the media.

Helping hand for African mothers in New South Wales

An important information resource for women refugees from Africa was launched today by the Chair of the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW, Stepan Kerkyasharian.

CRC Volunteering Awards for 2007 were presented

The annual CRC Volunteering Awards for 2007 were presented at Parliament House, Sydney by the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Western Sydney and Minister Assisting the Premier on Citizenship, The Honorable Barbara Perry.

2009 Community Development Grants Program opens

The CRC is calling for Expressions of Interest to the 2009 Community Development Grants Program.  The program is open to not-for-profit community organisations.  The closing date for Expressions of Interest is Friday, 28 March 2008.

2008 community development grants approved

A full list of successful applications is now available. The Community Relations Commission provides funding assistance through its Community Development Grants Program that aims to support projects that have long term benefits for the community.

Winning essays for Beach Bonanza Essays Competition

The Commission announced the winning essays for Beach Bonanza Essay Competition for those students who attended and participated in the Beach Bonanza on 19 October 2007. The 1st Prize winner is Lauren Wright, 2nd Prize winner is Afsana Alam and Bailey Neate won the 3rd Prize.

2008 Premier’s Chinese Community Service Awards presented at Government House

The Community Relations Commission congratulates the winners of the 2008 Premier’s Chinese Community Service Awards which were presented at Government House on 11th of February.