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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

SIMILAR TO MANY AUSTRALIAN CITIES, SYDNEY IS A RECOGNISED LEADER IN THE REGION FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION. ITS MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY PROVIDES A FOUNDATION TO ITS RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC FREEDOM.

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There have been ongoing upgrades to public infrastructure to make then more accessible to people of all abilities as well as councils taking a lead in developing social procurement policies. The city also prides itself on its strong celebration of LGBTQI+ communities, most visibly shown in the annual Mardi Gras Festival, which continues to grow each year through wider support of more companies and community organisations. Combining these factors together with national initiatives on paid parental leave, widespread healthcare access and a clear and transparent political system underscores Sydney’s approach to social inclusion.

The city recognises that more can be done in the City of Sydney’s “A city for all” Social and Sustainability Policy and Action plan 2018-28, which outlines areas of policy action across social justice and opportunity, diverse and cohesive communities; and good governance and active participation. This plan has subsequently been complemented by the 2021-25 Inclusion (Disability) Action Plan 2021-25, to reinforce and expand the city’s commitment to making Sydney a global leader in inclusion.

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