What is Social Inclusion Week?

Social Inclusion Week (SIW) Australia is about encouraging communities to reconnect and be inclusive of all cultures, age groups, nationalities and abilities.

Founded by Jonathon Welch AM, and now delivered and managed by Play It Forward, SIW was launched in 2009 as a way for communities to share knowledge and experience, and raise awareness.

It is an annual initiative that takes place the last week in November. 

This year, Social Inclusion Week Australia runs from
23 November - 1 December, 2024

Our theme is:

CONNECT, COLLABORATE and CELEBRATE!

We encourage people of all ages to join together and engage with the objectives of the week by hosting or attending a social inclusion focused event.

Key communities who can often feel excluded are young people 12–25 years of age, jobless families with children, people with a disability or mental illness, those who are homeless, the elderly and Indigenous Australians.

Celebrate Social Inclusion Week by hosting your own event!
You can get tips on how to get started on our Resources page.