Come and experience how Diversity & Inclusion training transforms workplace culture.
This workplace-focused Expo features powerful storytelling, lived experience speakers, and expert partners.
Come curious. Learn skills. Leave inspired.
Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Time: 10:30 pm – 12:00 pm
Location: Town Hall, 50 Macquarie Street, nipaluna/Hobart TAS
RSVP Free Tickets: www.trybooking.com/CYRPR
Guest Speaker: Aimen Jaffery
Ms. Jafri is a distinguished leader in the multicultural sector, combining her lived experience of migration with a deep commitment to creating better opportunities for new migrants in Tasmania. She works within the settlement sector, centring on program delivery and evaluation. Recognised for her significant contributions, Aimen has been honoured with the Awards Australia Tasmanian Community Achievement Award twice, in 2024 and 2021.
Aimen has played a pivotal role in various organisations dedicated to supporting people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, with a steady focus on empowering and educating victims of domestic violence.
She is the immediate past Chair of the Multicultural Council of Tasmania (MCOT) and a Director of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia (FECCA). Additionally, she co-founded the Arab Council of Tasmania (ACT), an organisation established to support the Arab communities of Tasmania and serves on the board of the Lutruwita Arts Orchestra (LAO).
Aimen’s dedication to volunteerism is evident through her significant contributions to Tasmanian communities, earning her the Glenorchy City Council Local Hero Award for 2024 and Volunteer of the Year 2024 by Hobart City Council. Her passion for promoting diversity and inclusion has empowered migrant communities by advocating for employment opportunities, organising cultural events, and facilitating educational programs.
Aimen holds a master’s degree in business administration, as well as an AICD qualification. She is a respected community leader, seen as a role model to many migrants, and is deeply passionate about women’s participation in sports and cultural activities
Partners: Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Disability Voices TAS, Multicultural Council of Tasmania
This Expo is delivered by A Fairer World, the only training provider in lutruwita/Tasmania with lived experience advocates, across all areas of discrimination. We provide training one story at a time. This project/activity is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services
At A Fairer World, we’re dedicated to building diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Through our various programs, such as the Hobart Human Library and community outreach initiatives, we strive to dismantle barriers and cultivate empathy and understanding among individuals from all walks of life. The stories of resilience and triumph shared within our Hobart Human Library, each story serves as a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit.
To read more inspiring stories host a Hobart Human Library forum.
But our mission doesn’t stop there. We believe in taking action to create tangible change in our communities. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our Hobart Human Library forum initiative, where schools and workplaces can host their own Human Library events. By bringing together individuals with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, these forums provide a platform for dialogue and understanding, fostering a culture of empathy and inclusion.
Interested in hosting a Hobart Human Library forum at your school or workplace? Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved.
Additionally, you can support our cause by making a donation Your contribution enables us to continue our vital work in promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference in creating a fairer world for all.
Together, we can build a world where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.
