Penrith City Council's Harmony Day Campaign Analysis
The sound of bongo drums and clapping filled the streets as council representatives, volunteers from the Uniting Church and members of the public embarked on the walkathon through Penrith CBD and Penrith Westfield’s.
“The purpose of this event is to bring the community together in a way that can help people identify a safe place,” says Uniting Church representative Jackie Brooke.
Penrith city council’s website described the event as ‘a sign of inclusiveness, community and friendship.’ According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the population of Penrith in 2015 was estimated at 197,922. With a growth in population and high-density housing, the importance of accepting and celebrating all cultures is being recognised by the community. …show more content…
The Harmony Day slogan “everybody belongs” was evident as members of the community came together to march the streets of Penrith early Wednesday afternoon. Many stalls were available, providing flyers and information about different cultures and support groups.
Penrith City Mayor, Mr John Thain spoke before the commencement of the walkathon after acknowledging the custodians of the land. “We are thrilled to introduce the walkathon to this year’s event and to recognise the strength of what diversity brings” Mr Thain told the crowd. Orange ribbons were handed out to the public to wear in support of a harmonious community. “We are lucky to have community organisations that come together,” he added as the walkathon began to
“The purpose of this event is to bring the community together in a way that can help people identify a safe place,” says Uniting Church representative Jackie Brooke.
Penrith city council’s website described the event as ‘a sign of inclusiveness, community and friendship.’ According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics the population of Penrith in 2015 was estimated at 197,922. With a growth in population and high-density housing, the importance of accepting and celebrating all cultures is being recognised by the community. …show more content…
The Harmony Day slogan “everybody belongs” was evident as members of the community came together to march the streets of Penrith early Wednesday afternoon. Many stalls were available, providing flyers and information about different cultures and support groups.
Penrith City Mayor, Mr John Thain spoke before the commencement of the walkathon after acknowledging the custodians of the land. “We are thrilled to introduce the walkathon to this year’s event and to recognise the strength of what diversity brings” Mr Thain told the crowd. Orange ribbons were handed out to the public to wear in support of a harmonious community. “We are lucky to have community organisations that come together,” he added as the walkathon began to