People of 188 nationalities live in the Sydney suburb of Blacktown. In May 2019 this was the site of a forum on ‘Australians sharing a new story’. Some 250 people participated in discussions, film shows and other events throughout a weekend with the aim of ‘finding a new story for our shared humanity’. Many told their stories of struggle and achievement. Speakers included a Chief Inspector of Police, a former child soldier from South Sudan and a local Imam. A second event is planned for March 2020.
