Harmony Day celebrates the cohesive nature of Australian society and  promotes the benefits of our cultural diversity.

'Everyone belongs' is the continuing message which reflects community participation, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all Australians.

A key theme in 2010 will be Express Yourself .  This provides you the   opportunity to tell people about the importance of the cultural   diversity in workplaces, schools and community groups -  through action, performance, fashion and food.

To help you celebrate the Department of Immigration and Citizenship is providing free promotional items such as buttons, posters, balloons and   tattoos which can be ordered through www.harmony.gov.au in early February 2010.

Here is a short video with Melba Marginson who is the president of the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women's Coalition.  In the video she descibes what community harmony means to her organisation.

see: http://www.harmony.gov.au/harmony-day/videos.htm#e