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Programs
A community-led archive and digital museum of Jewish lived experiences in Australia since 7/10/2023. This pioneering project is in development.
The archive showcases the spillover effect of Antisemitism, demonstrating how intolerance impacts all Australians and society as a whole.
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Knowing how to have difficult conversations is key in any type of engagement.
Multicultural communities, especially with trauma or conflict ongoing, struggle to connect or manage confrontations. We are rolling out professionally-led workshops & discussion events to practice and hone these skills, to create connection and understanding and prevent race/faith based harm.
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Lived experience spokespeople leading cultural activities, panels, webinars and discussions about conflict, trauma, connection and cohesion.
Incredible stories that are rarely heard are placed at the forefront, uniting diverse communities and showing a new way forward to reducing intolerance, preventing harm and addressing the divisions in our society.
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Stalls and booths in public spaces, cultural events, fairs and gatherings. The stalls will display shared cultural heritage and spark important and courageous conversations.
Led by lived experience spokespeople and multicultural/refugee community members, the stalls will be a focal point for dialogue and critical thinking.
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Our Organisation
A minority and refugee-led not-for-profit, building understanding and mutual respect through dialogue & education; strengthening social cohesion by preventing race/faith-based harm and extremism.
About the Forum
Inter-cultural collaborations that spark healthy dialogue, encourage understanding and confront the division affecting our society.
Shifting perceptions in real time, through the stories of survivors and marginalised minorities.
Proven programs that break cycles of radicalism through direct engagement.
Community-led stalls, events, programs & campaigns reaching millions.
Notes from our Directors
“When we work together, our voices rise above censorship, giving others courage to speak out. That’s when change starts.
We’ve seen it happen.”
Azin Naghibi
Director - CALD Engagement
“Stories like the Yazidi refugee experience cut through the noise; they create doubt and self-reflection even for the most hostile audience.”
Nada Ali
Director - Youth Engagement
“There is immense power in reaching people where they are, in day-to-day settings; to connect, inspire and inform.”
Simonne Whine
Director - Program Delivery
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Volunteer with the Forum
Help build real cohesion where it matters most.
Join a team delivering stalls and dialogues, recording lived-experience stories, supporting the Living Archive, and mentoring youth leaders. We need organisers, facilitators, creators, translators, researchers, and community connectors. Training provided.
Get in touch
Host a Cohesion Forum event in your city, inquire about our programs, invite our lived-experience speakers, or start a local project with our help.
We also offer advisory and mentorship for youth or community leaders, plus partnerships/referrals.
Reach out and we will get back to you to discuss.
info@cohesion.org.au
Volunteer Hubs:
Brisbane | Melbourne | Sydney | Adelaide