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Happy NAIDOC Week! Tyrah and Keira are best of friends and their cultural background, choice of music or how long they take to get ready has zero to do with it.. A good friend is someone who has your back.

Wollongong Public School, the experts on friendship! Special thanks IMB Bank community Fund who supports these wonderful stories. 

Michael describes his friendship with a man he met at a bridge club, highlighting their shared interests, the camaraderie of their diverse social group at the Men's Shed, and the mutual support they provide each other.

The core message is a powerful one about friendship and acceptance. It emphasizes that differences in language, appearance, and background should not be barriers to forming connections. The key themes are kindness, mutual support, and the idea that true friendship is built on helping one another and looking past superficial distinctions.

This short film about prominent John Krajnovic, of Croatian background, and Dave Curley, Anglo Aussie, shows how the two have formed a friendship rooted in football (and music) despite their cultural differences. 

Christine Anu is an Australian iconic singer, but she started out auditioning for jobs against Genevieve Davis. Now years later, the two have found motherhood and living in the Illawarra has led to a friendship that’s been important.

When you are on the field wanting to win a game of football, the last thing you think about is what cultural background your team player comes from. Friends

Music and shared experiences, like singing together or sharing a meal, are powerful ways to connect people across cultures. True friendships built on trust and respect broaden our perspective, allowing us to learn new songs, stories, and ways of life. This is exemplified by the relationship between two friends who find harmony through their shared love of art and music.

Australian Born Harry and German born Otto were once on opposing sides of the war. Fast track to 2020 and both depend on each other for a friendship where they meet daily.

The video captures a touching story of friendship between neighbours in Australia, highlighting shared experiences, cultural exchange, and the hope for enduring connection despite challenges.

Friendship and a strong sense of family are key themes, highlighting how people from different cultural backgrounds, such as those from Papua New Guinea and the Philippines, are unified by shared values. The team's inclusive culture and the players' positive energy make the rugby league environment a welcoming and supportive place for everyone.

This video features a candid conversation where the speaker reflects on their assertive nature, especially at work, driven by passion and dedication. They emphasize the importance of judging individuals by their character rather than their cultural or national background, sharing a message of friendship and understanding beyond borders.

This video shares a powerful story of deep friendship and brotherhood across cultures, emphasizing the rarity and strength of such bonds. It highlights the pain and cycle of violence caused by anger and hatred and calls on everyone worldwide to break the silence of friendship and stand against these issues together.

The video captures a heartfelt story reflecting deep friendship and cultural bonds formed over decades, highlighting shared understanding, spiritual connection, and lasting mutual respect despite differences, wrapped in a sense of mystery and life's enduring human connections.

Mark Olive is a renowned and much loved Indigenous Chef from the Illawarra. Inspired by his grandmother’s baking, his friendship with fellow chef James Harriman is based on their love for cooking. Food is as multicultural as the people in the Illawarra and there’s no place for race in the kitchen.

Friendship is a powerful force that transcends differences in background, culture, and appearance. Shared passions and mutual respect, like those found in agriculture or a love for art, can form the basis of a deep bond. These connections teach us to look past superficial distinctions, embracing the kindness and shared values that truly unite people.

And there’s diversity, harmony and happy friends everywhere if you take the time to look.

The content highlights a profound friendship rooted in humility, trust, and mutual respect, emphasizing the absence of selfishness and hierarchy between friends. It celebrates unity and deep connection, symbolized by affectionate gestures like hugging, conveying the message that as people, "we are one."

Friendship thrives on mutual respect and shared humor, transcending differences in religion and culture to create a bond based on honesty and unconditional support.