Harmony Week Kindness

Walkerston State School students raised funds for The Neighbourhood Hub’s Multicultural and Migrant Settlement program during a Harmony Week free dress day. Photo source: The Neighbourhood Hub

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A free dress day at Walkerston State School has helped support Mackay’s multicultural and migrant community, with students raising funds for The Neighbourhood Hub during Harmony Week earlier this year.

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Representatives from The Neighbourhood Hub recently attended a school assembly, where they learnt the student-led initiative had raised money to support the organisation’s Multicultural and Migrant Settlement program.

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The Neighbourhood Hub said the donation would help support people building a new life in Mackay by assisting them to settle into the community, form connections and access support services.

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The organisation thanked the Walkerston State School community for its generosity, describing the fundraising effort as a reflection of the values being fostered within the school.

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Walkerston State School also praised its Student Council for leading the initiative.

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“A little kindness can go a long way,” the school shared on social media.

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The fundraiser was held during Harmony Week, which celebrates inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for people from all cultural backgrounds.

The donation will help The Neighbourhood Hub continue supporting multicultural families and migrants as they establish themselves within the Mackay region.

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