Head of Campus, Tarneit

What is Harmony Day?

The Harmony Day website explains the history and purpose of this annual day.  It is a day celebrated annually on March 21 in Australia. Harmony Day began in 1999, coinciding with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which was established in 1966 with the aim of eradicating racism and racially-fuelled hate crime.

Harmony Day is about celebrating and lifting up Australia’s rich, cultural diversity, giving thanks for each person’s ancestral story and how this story is a part of the Australian story.

Australia is a vibrant, multicultural country. We are home to Australia’s First Nations People, the world's oldest continuous cultures, as well as Australians who identify with more than 300 ancestries. This rich, cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

The continuing message of Harmony Day is ‘Everybody Belongs’ and its annual observance aims to encourage inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural background.

One of the things that makes Harmony Day at Good News Lutheran College so special is this is a weeklong celebration that involves students in the planning and implementation.  Students involved also are given the challenge of how we can create a culture of inclusiveness for all students every day rather than just during this week. I look forward to sharing more of the student’s ideas throughout the year as they strive to make our college a safe and inclusive environment for all. 

Ms Lisa Robinson

Head of Campus, Tarneit