A socially just and cohesive CBCity Project
In 2024, CBCity received funding from the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government to increase social justice and cohesion in CBCity.
This project involves developing a CBCity Social Justice Charter and a social cohesion podcast.
CBCity Social Justice Charter
CBCity is building a Social Justice Charter as our commitment to the social justice principles of human rights, equity, access and inclusion, and empowerment in CBCity. In order to do this, in 2024 we consulted with nearly 300 community members and workers, from diverse backgrounds across the City.
Following the community consultation stage, we developed a CBCity Social Justice Working Group, who assisted in co-authoring the draft Social Justice Charter.
Before the Social Justice Charter is adopted, it will go on public exhibition for you to have your say. To stay up to date with the consultation process you can check out our Have your say on the CBCity Social Justice Charter.
Also, as part of this project we have developed a new social cohesion podcast series, called Voices of CBCity dedicated to amplifying the voices of community members from CBCity, one of Australia's most diverse areas.
Each episode features personal stories and lived experiences from individuals of various cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. Through these stories, the podcast will foster empathy, understanding and connection within the community, promoting a stronger sense of belonging and shared identity.
By highlighting the richness of CBCity’s diversity, Voices of CBCity aims to bridge divides, nurture inclusivity and, ultimately, enhance social cohesion across the area. This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government program.