Multicultural projects
Randwick City Council – Social Cohesion Project
The social cohesion project aims to foster stronger community ties, reduce prejudice and misinformation against First Nations communities, increase civic engagement and collaboration and enhance social resilience against hate-drive division by engaging diverse groups in kitchen table talks, bystander training sessions, multicultural inclusion workshops, Aboriginal cultural tours and cultural understanding workshops, 'Did You Know' cultural exhibitions and intergroup activities.
This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government.
“Did You Know?” Community Exhibition 2026
Randwick Council is working on a range of activities to enhance social cohesion, one of these projects is the "Did You Know?" Community Exhibition 2026.
Artist Profile
Stephanie Peters is an artist, designer, curator, and educator with local and international experience. She works across printmaking, papermaking, photography, artist books, zines, textiles, ceramics, found objects, nature, and digital art. Stephanie leads collaborative, community-focused projects that celebrate stories of place, identity, history, and lived experience, creating inclusive spaces where people can share their stories and connect through creativity
Project Overview
Randwick City Council is seeking a community-engaged artist or arts collective to co-create the “Did You Know?” exhibition in collaboration with culturally diverse communities across the Randwick LGA. The exhibition will explore cultural identity, lived experience, and local contributions through creative storytelling, forming part of Council’s NSW Social Cohesion Grant initiative to foster inclusion and respond to racism and division.
The final exhibition will be held at Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra, from Saturday 21 March to Monday 20 April 2026, with a launch event on Saturday 21 March.
Bystander Training for Men
As part of the Social Cohesion grant project funded by the NSW government, Randwick City Council and Sher Foundation are hosting a FREE bystander training workshop for men from all backgrounds, cultures and walks of life to build cultural inclusion, connection and bystander confidence.
Through this two-hour interactive workshop, participants will be able to:
* Connect with other men from diverse cultural backgrounds
* Share personal stories and cultural experiences
* Explore the role of identity and belonging across different cultures
* Learn how to recognise and respond to discrimination and hate in safe and culturally respectful ways
* Build the confidence to be an active bystander
All attendees will receive a LinkedIn digital badge and get a chance to win a Labubu giveaway!
Date & Time: Thursday 30 October 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue: Room 2008, Quadrangle Building, UNSW Kensington.
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/cald-men-s-workshop-building-inclusion-connection-and-bystander-confidence
Enquiry: Randwick City Council 1300 722 542
Bookings essential. Refreshments provided.
Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Understanding Workshop
Join us at this free workshop to discover the rich history, culture and identity of the Aboriginal people with ancestral ties to Coastal Sydney.
These engaging sessions offer an opportunity to:
· Learn about Aboriginal people's cultural and ancestral connections to Coastal Sydney
· Explore kinship systems and the layers of Aboriginal identity
· Begin or refresh your Aboriginal cultural immersion journey
Whether you're new to Aboriginal cultural learning or looking to build on existing knowledge, these workshops are a meaningful first step.
Where: Vonnie Young Auditorium, Lionel Bowen Library, 669/673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
When: Thursday 13 November, 6pm – 7pm
Enquiry: Randwick City Council [1300 722 542]
Bookings essential Register: https://events.humanitix.com/aboriginal-cultural-awareness-and-understanding-workshop
Refreshments provided
Aboriginal People of Coastal Sydney Cultural Tour
Join us to learn about the local Aboriginal community’s deep ancestral and unbroken connection to Coastal Sydney. Hear from local Aboriginal community members from the Gujaga Foundation on the rich culture and history of Aboriginal people in the area. This cultural tour offers an authentic and immersive cultural experience walking around La Perouse so some fitness required.
Places are limited and bookings essential for the tours.
Choose one of cultural tours:
Thursday 6 November 2025, 6.30 pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 11 November 2025, 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Saturday 15 November 2025 10 am - 11 am
Saturday 22 November 2025, 10 am – 11 am
Enquiry: Randwick City Council 1300 722 542
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/aboriginal-people-of-coastal-sydney-cultural-tour
Free bus transport is provided.
Tour bus pick-up point: Light Rail Parking, 3 Rainbow St, Kingsford NSW 2032