Harmony Day

Harmony Day is an event held across Australia on 21 March, coinciding with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Targeted mainly at primary-school aged children, Harmony Day is an effort to demonstrate the Australian Government's commitment to promoting community harmony and to addressing issues of racism in Australia. Organised by The Living in Harmony Initiative, which in turn is administered by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA), the events major objectives are focused on reducing racial prejudice and intolerance in Australia. The event is symbolised by the Orange Awareness Ribbon, worn or displayed by those associating with the day's ideals and morals.

Harmony Day Events are primarily organised and run by community leaders or school board members or teachers. The Living in Harmony initiative supplies organised with free 'starter-packers' containing an array of merchandise associated with the day, such as stickers, badges, and sign displays. The initiative also recalls success stories of previous years events, and supplies a list of common successful methods to plan for the day.