Cultural, Religious & International Days

Information about local Armidale churches, other local religious groups and the role of the University chaplains can be found on the Chaplaincy web site.

Days of Religious Significance  for Multicultural NSW 2008

Managers and supervisors are requested to be sensitive to and accommodating of the needs of employees in accessing their leave entitlements and flexible hours for the purposes of observing religious duties.

Cultural Diversity Calendar 2008 

“This calendar is a tool for twenty-first century living - a manager’s aid in planning for times of cultural and religious festivals observed by clients and employees alike. Most importantly, this publication is a vehicle for promoting a positive message about the benefits of cultural diversity to business organisations around the globe.”

Stepan Kerkyasharian - Chair, Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

List of UN International Days 

 

8 March — International Women's Day
Australian Government Office for Women

NSW Office for Women 
United Nations 

21 March — Harmony Day
Living in Harmony

26 May — Sorry Day
Reconcile: it's all our story

27 May to 3 June — National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Australia

10 June — Myall Creek Massacre
Myall Creek Memorial
Myall Creek Massacre Memorial — Indigenous Law Bulletin

6 July to 13 July 2008 NAIDOC Week
National NAIDOC

3 December — International Day of People with a Disability
Don't DIS my ABILITY
ADCET
IDPwD, People with Disability