Celebrating Diversity at Work: A Taste of Harmony

Thank you to all of those who were part of Australia's biggest celebration of cultural diversity through food by participating in A Taste of Harmony during the week of 21-27th March 2011. Close to 200,000 Australians from approximately 3000 workplaces participated.

It is A Taste of Harmony's simple philosophy – to take time to share lunch at work and celebrate cultural diversity through food – that continues to draw supporters and has helped us make the event bigger than ever.

There were a number of notable highlights in 2011, including new ambassador chefs and A Taste of Harmony going global.

This year the harmony spread outside our shores with 28 workplaces registering internationally in New Zealand, Singapore, The Philippines, Korea, Fiji, China and as far away as PNG, Guam, Great Britain and the US.

Through A Taste of Harmony, Australia has set a great example for workplaces worldwide to recognise and support the cultural diversity that exists in our workplaces. We hope that many more will join us in the years to come.

With one in four Australian workers born overseas, recognition of Australia's rich cultural background has gained momentum in the food industry with a record number of Australia's most loved chefs on board this year.

Once again, we thank those who participated in A Taste of Harmony 2011 and look forward to ongoing support in 2012. Our A Taste of Harmony 2012 week will commence on Monday 19th March and run until Sunday 25th March 2012. National Harmony Day will coincide with this week, taking place on Wednesday 21st March 2012.

For more information on how to be part of this celebration visit www.tasteofharmony.org.au