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How to become an accredited Welcoming City

Learn the steps to achieve Welcoming City accreditation and build an inclusive community committed to addressing racism and discrimination in your region.

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Summary

A guide to support local governments seeking to become an accredited Welcoming City.

Accreditation

Councils are invited to complete the assessment and undertake accreditation to benchmark progress and identify gaps in their welcoming and inclusion practices.

Link to the accreditation overview

Welcoming Cities Accreditation Overview link here.

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