Extra resources for Harmony Day

Watch the video for a brief overview of what Harmony Day is about (please note that the video was made in 2018 so the dates will be different this year). 

Did you know?

• Nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.  

• We identify with over 300 ancestries.  

• Since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia.  

• 85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia.  

• Apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi.  

• More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia. 

These facts are taken from ABS 2016 Census Data. Check out the Australian Bureau of Statistics website.

(recommended for Kindergarten-Year 2)

(recommended for Kindergarten-Year 6)

(recommended for Year 3-6)

Schools around the country have marked Harmony Week which is all about recognising and celebrating the many cultures that make up this country. We find out more about multiculturalism in Australia and why it’s something to celebrate.

TEACHER RESOURCES (Stage 3)

Students will learn more about the history of migration in Australia and the reasons why people migrate. Students will explore individual migration stories. 

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