Australia Day or Invasion Day?
As another Australia Day approaches, our country’s past remains an uncomfortable subject. Australia Day is an opportunity to come together to reflect on our history, value our diversity and celebrate that we are all …
Racism in Australia in 2014
All Together Now welcomes the release of the 2014 Mapping Social Cohesion report. Each year the Scanlon Foundation commissions research to measure Australian attitudes on social cohesion, immigration and population issues. The research shows the levels of racism in Australia compared to previous years.
An Easy Guide to Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation is when members of the dominant culture use symbols and elements of the minority culture, usually in a manner that is misinformed and ignorant of the cultural symbols …
#illridewithyou
In light of the tragic events at Martin Place the #illridewithyou pledge and inspiring story behind it has been been embraced by thousands of Australians over social media. As a …
Ending Racism with Education
Allysha’s Story Allysha Gusmardy is a bright 18 years old who has just finished her HSC in NSW and will be continuing on to university next year. She resides in …
Is there such a thing as “race”?
The concept of “race“ has always been highly discussed and considered as controversial. Indeed, some people deny the existence of race. However, some Anthropologists and Sociologists employ this term as …
Halal or No Halal? That is the question.
Many products with the halal stamp are in fact products void of any animal products or by-products. This is the case for yoghurt, milk, vegemite or biscuits products. Previously consumers would have seen them as vegetarian products. This is part of a trend to replace animal rennet or gelatin with vegetable by-products due to health concerns around the fat and sugar content levels in too many products in the market.
Summary of ATN x Churchill Fellowship
This year, Priscilla Brice, receiver of the 2013 Churchill Fellowship and Managing Director of All Together Now, researched the factors which make non-profit racism prevention initiatives effective in Poland, Belgium, France, UK, …
All Together Now: Annual Report 2013-2014
Last night, All Together Now, held its annual general meeting in the presence of its board, members and supporters. It was an opportunity to review our recently released annual report …
Inequality in Indigenous Education
Over 200 years have passed since European colonisation and still Australia’s Indigenous population remain unequal to that of the rest of the society in education. It is time for …
