Tasmania’s migrant communities will be at the heart of this year’s Big Tassie Walk, with the State Government pledging its support for the event.
Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs, Madeleine Ogilvie, announced a $7,500 contribution towards the fundraising challenge, which is organised by the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania.
“Tasmania is home to people from countries across the world, with one in every five Tasmanians born overseas,” Minister Ogilvie said. “Our communities are becoming increasingly diverse and this enriches our State.
“Our Government has always supported our multicultural communities, and together with the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania we are working together to foster greater social inclusion and address racism.
“When we support our communities we build a stronger society, and one that celebrates diversity.
“We are delivering for Tasmanians by working with the community to deal with the challenges they face with compassion and commonsense.”
The Big Tassie Walk is a month-long walking and fundraising challenge designed to bring people together, celebrate diversity, and raise awareness about inclusion. Participants are encouraged to walk in support of the values of unity and respect that underpin multicultural Tasmania.
More information about the event can be found at www.bigtassiewalk.org.au.
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