Opening Doors

'Once again the EMC was responding to the newcomer, or welcoming the stranger amongst us, in its original ecumenical sense. It exemplified why we played such a crucial and unique role in the development of multicultural Australia.'

'The recognition of the importance of diversity was light years away from what it is now. We helped shape it and were shaped by it.'

'It was a successful project because we involved the African community. EMC approached people from a position of equality.'

'EMC is a sense that we are creating an inclusive society that understands that there are differences in languages and culture and so on. It's a sense of being understood as much as possible.'

'Work can be achieved with good collaboration. To change society you really need an understanding of each other.'

'As people developed confidence and got jobs, I could see more light in their eyes.'

'We were of the view that communities must instigate and own their own change. That the power must be with the women involved for it to have success.'