On Wednesday October 11, Research & Grants Officer Chantal Gallant was thrilled to attend the official launch of Harmony Alliance, the national coalition of migrant and refugee women. Access is a key member of the Alliance Council, which aims to be a national, inclusive and informed voice on the multiplicity of issues compounding the quality of engagement, participation and contributions among migrant and refugee women in Australia. The Alliance combines grass roots participation and strong community voices with institutional reach and powerful policy advocacy networks, to foster opportunities for migrant and refugee women to directly engage in driving positive change. The Alliance was launched by the Migration Council Australia and Federal Minister for Women, Senator The Hon. Michaelia Cash in Adelaide.