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The Welcoming Cities standard

Discover the Welcoming Cities standard framework for creating inclusive, welcoming communities that challenge racism and promote belonging for all residents.

Race discrimination Standard

Summary

Support for local governments to create more welcoming cities.

The Welcoming Cities Standard exists to support local councils and their communities work towards welcoming, inclusive societies.

The Welcoming Cities Standard is a central element of the Welcoming Cities network.

Local councils framework

The Standard establishes the framework for local councils to:

  • Benchmark their cultural diversity and inclusion policies and practices across the organisation.
  • Assess progress over time;
  • Identify where and how further efforts could be directed; and,
  • Align their practices with The Standard.

Link to the standard

Link to "The Welcoming Cities Standard"  here.

The views expressed by organisations and in resources in this hub do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Human Rights Commission or There's nothing casual about racism campaign supporters and partners.

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