Sutherland Shire Council has a population of around 218,464 people and over 20% of them were born outside Australia . As a Refugee Welcome Zone, Sutherland Shire Council endeavours to attain the community vision of a “connected and safe community that respects people and nature, enjoying active lives in a strong local economy
Current initiatives
Council has supported multiculturalism locally through screening of Harmony Day short-film festivals, and activities in libraries for Harmony Day and Refugee Week. Council is an active member of the Sutherland Shire Multicultural Network which aims to build capacity and share information across local not-for-profit service providers.
A number of diverse community groups have been recipients of council grants which support local projects. As a part of sector development initiatives, council has run a number of training seminars, including Creating Cultural Inclusion. Council regularly develops resources and provides support to the community sector.
