LibGuides: Yr 9 English: Australian Multicultural Champions: Getting Started

Starting points for Research

Australian of the Year Awards
Official site featuring awardees (e.g. Local Heroes, Young / Senior / Overall Australians of the Year) many celebrated for multicultural advocacy
Recipients Archive: Australian of the Year Awards
Browse past awardees by category and year, tracing histories of individuals who have made a difference within multicultural contexts
Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence
Focuses on Victorian individuals and organisations who demonstrate leadership in cross-cultural understanding; includes Honour Roll entries
Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF)
An established foundation promoting social cohesion and multicultural leadership; background on visionaries and programs.
Australian Multicultural Community Centre (AMCC)
Details an organisation fostering cultural inclusion at the community level—ideal for finding local champions.

Other Websites to Consider

Australian Multicultural Community Center (AusMCC)
Non-profit supporting migrants and refugees to participate fully in Australian society; demonstrates active community service.
Australian Multicultural Organisations Network (AMON)
A hub for multicultural groups across Australia—great for discovering networks and their leaders.
Ethnic Business Awards
Recognises migrant and Indigenous Australians who excel in business, contributing to multicultural success stories.
National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC)
Represents ethnic media voices and champions multilingual broadcasting leaders.
Australian Multicultural Council (Department of Home Affairs)
Government-appointed body advising on multicultural affairs; highlights influential advisors and initiatives.

Local Areas Awards

Volunteering Awards Victoria
Scroll to see previous years and winners, some of which are culturally diverse
Westfield Local Heroes Awards
Scroll to see Westfield Local Heroes Alumni, some of which are culturally diverse
Nillumbik Community Awards
Scroll and check 'Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion' and 'Contribution to Reconciliation'

Research Databases

Access Australia
Explore credible, vetted news sources from across Australia to stay informed on events, people and issues related to business, government, economy, sports, culture, and more. Features a variety of local, regional, and national news and information, including The Age, Herald Sun & Australian Financial Review. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.
Australian Dictionary of Biography
The Australian Dictionary of Biography is Australia's pre-eminent dictionary of national biography. In it you will find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history.

References on this page:

The Immigration Translators (2020). Australia's cultural diversity can offer benefits to workplace culture [Image]. https://www.migrationtranslators.com.au/australias-cultural-diversity-can-offer-benefits-to-workplace-culture/

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