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There’s No Place Like Home : A Discussion on Homelessness

Posted by admin_ais on August 6, 2020

Australia has nearly 120,000 people experiencing homelessness & while COVID19 had managed to get a lot of them in shelter during the pandemic, a significant number are still sleeping…
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Prayer, Patience & Pandemic

Posted by admin_ais on July 27, 2020

Panellists include Dr Mahsheed Ansari (Lecturer, Islamic Sciences and Research Academy, Charles Sturt University),…
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Does Bigger Mean Better? Working Towards a Big Australia

Posted by admin_ais on July 20, 2020

In recognition of the UN’s World Population Day, this conversation between Dr Katie Allen MP (Federal Member for Higgins) & Ms Maria Vamvakinou (Federal Member for Calwell) in conversation…
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Mental Health in Times of Crisis: Lessons from History and what to Expect

Posted by admin_ais on May 12, 2020

Some people have lost a loved one; others a job and we’ve also lost our freedom and the comfort of family and friends as we step through this life….
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Racism During COVID-19

Posted by admin_ais on April 28, 2020

The Webinar would look at how racist acts are impacting some minority groups, particularly the Asian community, and what this means for Australia’s social cohesion. Speaker Bio Chin Tan commenced his…
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COVID 19: Its Impact On the Australian Healthcare System & Where To From Here?

Posted by admin_ais on April 27, 2020

COVID19 has been this year’s primary disruptor. It’s having a huge impact on people’s lives with thousands of Australians afflicted with the disease and the entire community practicing unprecedented…
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AIS COVID-19 Statement

Posted by admin_ais on March 26, 2020

Dear friends, Firstly, and most importantly, we hope you are safe and well. Life as we know it has changed in a matter…
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President Trump: 4 more years?

Posted by admin_ais on March 5, 2020

Written by AIS intern – Dewirini Anggraeni AIS organised a discussion entitled “President Trump: 4 more years?” on 5 March 2020 at the University of Melbourne….
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Beyond the Boundary: Different Colours. One Goal.

Posted by admin_ais on February 27, 2020

‘Beyond the Boundary: Different Colours and One Goal’ A report written by AIS intern Dewirini Anggraeni The Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) hosted a…
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Refugees: Surviving Trauma & Clinging to Hope

Posted by admin_ais on February 18, 2020

The Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) hosted a discussion about ‘Refugees: Surviving Trauma & Clinging to Hope’ on 19 February 2020. The lecture was presented by International guest…
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