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The Point Magazine

Jurisdiction
Australia
Year
2013-2020
Outcomes
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The Point Magazine, produced by Multicultural NSW, aims to be a trusted, accessible source of information, news and current affairs relating to violent extremism and its impacts on local communities in Australia. The project seeks to participate in current community conversations and open new opportunities to engage, enable and empower communities to speak about and address issues relating to violent extremism.

Key takeaways

An evaluation of the magazine found:

  • 97% of the sample had a very positive/positive view of The Point Magazine
  • 91% of respondents thought The Point Magazine helped bring a sense of community harmony
  • The magazine was valued for being a direct voice from groups who are rarely heard in the mainstream media, with authentic stories and different viewpoints.
  • The magazine was considered a valuable resource for government, community and youth workers and educators to help them understand and engage with communities and government policy, programs and initiatives

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