Everyone belongs – Community comes together at local school

Harmony Day celebrations continued across the South Brisbane District with a special assembly at Sunnybank State Primary School.
Dignitaries from Queensland Police Service, Local Councillor Kim Marx,  The Hon. Graham Perrett MP and the wider community had the opportunity to enjoy several stunning displays of cultural dancing, performances and songs followed by a parade of traditional dresses by students from across all grades.
Sergeant Jim Bellos from the Upper Mount Gravatt Cross Cultural Liaison Unit had the opportunity to introduce a number of Police Liaison Officers from a range of cultural backgrounds to all those in attendance. In turn, the PLO’s thanked everyone for being part of this auspicious occasion and wished them all a happy Harmony Day.
Thanks to all the teachers, parents and performers in making this day possible! And to all the students at Sunnybank State Primary School, thank you for making this year’s Harmony Day memorable.

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Cross Cultural and Police Liaison officers embrace Chinese New Year celebrations

South Brisbane District Cross Cultural and Police Liaison Unit has an enjoyable and active period at the beginning of every year till mid-March, participating in culturally diverse Chinese New Year celebration events across the Brisbane Region.
Delightfully greeting 2018 the Lunar Year of Dog, our seven police dogs and their handlers were religiously blessed by Venerable Chueh Shan at Chung Tian Buddhist Temple. Dogs are one of the best human companion animals often symbolising guidance, protection, loyalty, fidelity, faithfulness, watchfulness, and love. The framed plague contains the 2018 greetings from Venerable Master Hsing Yun with his calligraphic print of “A Family of Loyalty and Honour”, which was accepted by the Commissioner Ian Stewart and kept by Dog Squad Brisbane.

We also attended the annual Spring Festival Parade which was initiated and coordinated by Queensland Chinese United Council who are affiliated with more than 40 local Chinese associations. The council highlighted the significance

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