Section 428(2) (j)

The following programs were undertaken during 2005/2006 to promote services and access to services for people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds:

Council partly funds a Community Development Officer to assess the needs of Shoalhaven’s Multicultural Community and develop programs to address their identified needs.  During the year the following programs were undertaken:

 ·          Ongoing support for Shoalhaven Multicultural Committee

·          Information dissemination

o         (Multicultural Directory printed, sponsored and distributed by SCC)

·          Co-ordinate and promoted “Harmony Day” events in partnership with multicultural group members and local primary schools to raise awareness of our cultural diversity and ‘Say No to Racism’.

·          Distribute Local Ethnic Affairs Party Statement.

·          Council assisted the Illawarra Multicultural Services in providing cultural awareness training.

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