How Sydney’s cultural festivals cultivate a sense of hope and optimism for Australia’s future
- Written by Najmeh Hassanli, Senior Lecturer at UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney
Multiculturalism is central to Australia’s identity, with more than half the population coming from overseas or having parents who did.
Most Australians view multiculturalism positively. However, many experience a declining sense of belonging and ongoing discrimination. When surveyed in 2024, one in three migrants from non-English-speaking...





