This year's theme for Harmony Week is "Everyone Belongs".

Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley invites the community to celebrate their own and others cultural heritage, by coming together during the national week.

"Harmony Week is an opportunity for all communities to join together to celebrate the many cultures that make up our local community. It's about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone," said Clr Findley.

"The Shoalhaven has a long history of embracing people from many cultures and recognising the richness of diversity it brings to the region.

"This year we are encouraging the community to hold an event or activity as part of Harmony Week, and to take part in the Shoalhaven Harmony Day competition.

"I'm looking forward to seeing shop fronts, doors and letterboxes decorated with Harmony-themed, orange-coloured decorations as well as videos and photos of events posted on social media."

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Council has joined the Shoalhaven Harmony Week Planning Committee, along with five local organisations to promote the national week and invite the community to hold their own Harmony Day events and activities.

The Shoalhaven Harmony Day Planning Committee includes Shoalhaven City Council, Illawarra Multicultural Services, Shoalhaven Neighbourhood Services, Illawarra-Shoalhaven Local Health District, Shoalcoast Community Legal Centre, and Bay & Basin Amnesty.

The Committee will also be holding a promotional stall in Jelly Bean Park during the weeklong celebrations on Thursday March 18 between 11:30am and 2:30pm.

To find out how to participate in the Shoalhaven Harmony Day competition visit the Shoalhaven Harmony Day Public Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/3btiGTD.

For information about Harmony Week or to register your event visit the Department of Home Affairs' website: https://www.harmony.gov.au/.

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