The Australian Government is investing $7 million to the following organisation’s national programs. This will allow them to focus on combatting racism and reducing misinformation and disinformation impacting Australian communities.
Organisation | Purpose | Website |
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Australian Associated Press (AAP) | Support the AAP fact checking services. | AAP |
Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) | Support the SBS to deliver additional culturally appropriate, in-depth reporting and explainers in multiple languages. | SBS |
Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) | Amplify anti-racism campaigns. | AHRC |
Islamophobia Register of Australia | Combat Islamophobia and support victims. | Islamophobia Register of Australia |
Islamophobia Australia (Australian National Imams Council) | Combat Islamophobia and support victims. | Islamophobia Australia (Australian National Imams Council) |
A further $2 million has been provided to the following organisations to deliver targeted programs for youth from Australian Palestinian, Muslim and other affected communities.
Organisation | Purpose | Website |
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Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) | To enhance trauma informed support for affected communities through mental health, victim support programs, intercultural forums and social media campaigns. | LMA |
Islamic Museum of Australia | To conduct interfaith youth focused programs targeting leadership, education and belonging. | Islamic Museum of Australia |
