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In 2003 Council resolved that the city of Bathurst become a Refugee Welcome Zone. This recognises Bathurst's past history with migrants through the former Bathurst Migrant Centre. The Welcome Zone welcomes refugees into the Bathurst Community, upholds human rights of refugees, aims to understand their experiences and acknowledges that refugees bring cultural and religious diversity to the region.
Council supports and administers the activities of the Bathurst Culturally Diverse Working Group which meets monthly at Council and provides opportunity to identify and address the needs of the local CALD community.
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Cultural Diverse Working Group |
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The Culturally Diverse Working Group provides a mechanism for people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds to consult and work with Council on identifying issues that impact on the local CALD community and implementing activities to address these issues.
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Harmony Day, which began in 1999, occurs in March each year and celebrates Australia's success as a diverse society united by a common set of values. Harmony Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate our successes as a culturally diverse society and re-commit ourselves to harmony and mutual respect.
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What is TIS National?
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) provides the TIS National interpreting service for people who do not speak English and for the English speakers who need to communicate with them. TIS National has more than 30 years of experience in the interpreting industry, and has access to over 1300 contracted interpreters across Australia, speaking more than 120 languages and dialects. TIS National is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for any person or organisation in Australia requiring interpreting services.
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