A W O R L D O F S T O R I E S

Collect your Events Calendar from the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC), 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide,

9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or visit the AMRC website www.amrc.org.au and click on ‘Events’, or phone (08) 8217 9545.

SATURDAY 25 MAY 6.00 PMCEYLON TAMIL ASSOCIATION OF SA INC.

NEW ARRIVALS’ WELCOME AND MEMBERS’ GET-TOGETHERA welcome for new arrivals and an opportunity for members to network. Fun-filled program, including interactive sessions and musical performances.

St Joseph’s School Hall, 30 Montacute Road, Hectorville SA

Contact Kugan Kanagaratnam 0421 736 961 Email cta.southaustralia@gmail.com

MONDAY 3 JUNE – FRIDAY 28 JUNE 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM WEEKDAYS (TILL 7.00 PM THURSDAYS)SA REFUGEE WEEK COMMITTEE; DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION; AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE; THE BOB HAWKE PRIME MINISTERIAL CENTRE; AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOOL OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

REFUGEE WEEK STUDENT POSTER EXHIBITIONAn exhibition of posters by young artists from South Australian primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Hawke Building, Level 3, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Contact Renee Jolly (08) 8302 0371 Email renee.jolly@unisa.edu.au

WEDNESDAY 5, 12, 19 AND 26 JUNE 10.00 AM – 12 NOONACTIVE CITIZENSHIP GROUP

ACTIVE WEDNESDAYS IN JUNECivic participation activities and citizenship workshops for Persian and Dari speakers.

Adelaide Multicultural Centre, 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide SA

Contact Mohammad Lotfollahi (08) 8217 9500 (by invitation)

THURSDAY 6 JUNE 5.30 PM – 8.30 PMAFRICAN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL OF SA AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM AND SHARED EXPERIENCES WITHIN AFRICAN COMMUNITIESDiscussion and the sharing of parenting experiences with African families.

Vietnamese Community Centre, 62 Athol Street, Athol Park SA

Contact Patience Odia Diessa 0420 783 242 Email admin@accsainc.org.au

SUNDAY 9 JUNE 4.00 PM – 6.00 PMAUSTRALIANS FOR SYRIA SA

SYRIAN EID CELEBRATIONCommunity celebration with food, music, gifts and children’s activities.

Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Enfield SA

Contact Hiba Alwani 0404 130 030 Email hiba@amrc.org.au

WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 7.30 PM – 8.30 PMABC RADIO ADELAIDE EVENING PROGRAM

INTERVIEW WITH REFUGEE COMMUNITY MEMBERS EVENINGS WITH PETER GOERS, OAM, ABC RADIO ADELAIDE 891 AMPeople of refugee and migrant backgrounds sharing their personal experiences and challenges in Australia.

Contact Claudia Cream 0404 602 234 Email claudiacream@ihug.com.au

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 2.00 PM – 6.00 PMAL SHAM IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

EID FESTIVALCommunity members coming together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with traditional food, performances and other activities.

St Joseph’s Italian Community Centre, 304 Waterloo Corner Road, Paralowie SA

Contact Omar Omar 0423 478 756 Email omarrashid310@gmail.com (by invitation)

FRIDAY 14 JUNE 6.00 PM – 9.00 PMCITY OF ONKAPARINGA

MULTICULTURAL GATHERINGHelping to celebrate SA Refugee Week with a shared meal and story.

Christie Downs Community Centre, Corner of Flaxmill and Morton Roads, Christie Downs SA

Contact Elijah Bravington 0466 945 073 Email elijah.bravington@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 4.30 PMADELAIDE TAMIL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

STUDENTS’ AND PARENTS’ INTEGRATED SHOWAfternoon tea with parents and teachers, followed by students’ and parents’ integrated show.

Charles Campbell College, 3 Campbell Road, Paradise SA

Contact Kugan Kanagaratnam 0421 736 961 Email adelaidetamilschool@gmail.com

SATURDAY 15 JUNE 5.00 PM – 9.00PMSOUTH SUDANESE COMMUNITY

BEYOND CALAMITY – ESTHER SIMBI’S BOOK LAUNCHBook launch and celebration of Esther’s achievements as a South Sudanese woman with a disability and from a refugee background. Includes cultural entertainment by Diversity Music and food available. Free entry. Please register.

John McVeity Centre, 182 Peachy Road, Smithfield Plains SA

Contact Deng Manyuon0401 800 936 or Esther Simbi 0423 443 599 Email denock@outlook.com or esthersimbi24@gmail.com

SUNDAY 16 JUNE – SUNDAY 30 JUNECITY OF ADELAIDE, COUNCIL OF MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN OF SA AND AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE

MIGRANT & REFUGEE WOMEN BANNERSCelebrating 125 years of women’s suffrage in South Australia. Portraits of 23 migrant and refugee women on display in Victoria Square, Adelaide.

SUNDAY 16 JUNE 11.30 AMKOSOVARS OF SA

EID CELEBRATION AND 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAFE HAVEN PROTECTION FOR KOSOVAR REFUGEESKosovar refugees reflecting on experiences and current achievements. Light lunch provided.

Contact Fatmir Bunjaku 0434 403 891 Email bunjaku@hotmail.com.au (by invitation)

MONDAY 17 JUNE 1.30 PM – 3.00 PMSA REFUGEE WEEK COMMITTEE; AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE; THE BOB HAWKE PRIME MINISTERIAL CENTRE; DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION; AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA SCHOOL OF ART, ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

LAUNCH OF YOUTH POSTER EXHIBITION AND AWARDS BY THE HON. JOHN GARDNER, MP, MINISTER FOR EDUCATION, AND LAUNCH OF SA REFUGEE WEEK 2019 BY THE HON. JING LEE, MLC, ASSISTANT MINISTER TO THE PREMIER.

Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Hawke Building, Level 3, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Contact Matti Spellacy (08) 8217 9545 Email matti@amrc.org.au

MONDAY 17 JUNE 6.00 PM – 8.30 PMBAPTIST CARE SA

MAKE FRIENDS WITH A REFUGEEInteractive training for people who would like to volunteer to assist refugees and asylum seekers settle well in Adelaide. Bookings essential.

Enfield Baptist Church, 1 Francis Avenue, Broadview SA

Contact Bryan Hughes 0466 776 501 Email bhughes@baptistcaresa.org.au

TUESDAY 18, WEDNESDAY 19 AND THURSDAY 20 JUNE 11.00 AM – 12.30 PMMIGRATION MUSEUM AND THEBARTON SENIOR COLLEGE

MIGRATION MUSEUM REFUGEE STORIESStudents sharing migration and refugee stories and culture in a relaxed relationship-building environment.

Migration Museum, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide SA

Contact Madelena Bendo (08) 8207 7580 Email mbendo@history.sa.gov.au

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 9.00 AMNORTH ADELAIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL

SCHOOL ASSEMBLYA school assembly celebrating Refugee Week at North Adelaide Primary School, featuring students’ artworks and a movie.

North Adelaide Primary School Gym, 62–80 Tynte Street, North Adelaide SA

Contact Jodie Ashden 0413 387 420 Email jodie.ashden557@schools.sa.edu.au

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 11.00 AM – 12.00 NOONMURRAYLANDS MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE

ENGLISH CLASS MORNING TEAEnglish language students sharing their experiences and stories.

5 Second Street, Murray Bridge SA

Contact Heather Muirhead (08) 8535 5600 Email murraylands@amrc.org.au

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 11.00 AM – 1.00 PMMUSLIM WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF SA

HOME – WHERE WE BELONGInspiring stories by refugees who call Australia home, followed by fun activities.

Level 4, 182 Victoria Square, Adelaide

Contact Shaista Kalaniya (08) 8212 0800 Email sgp@mwassa.org.au

TUESDAY 18 JUNE 11.20 AMADELAIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND REFUGEE WEEK ASSEMBLYAn event for students and staff, celebrating their achievements and stories.

253 Torrens Road, West Croydon SA

Contact Bronwen McClelland (08) 8340 3733 Email bronwen.mcclelland641@schools.sa.edu.au (by invitation)

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 10.00 AMSA POLICE

REFUGEE WEEK MORNING TEAMorning tea in recognition of refugees’ significant contribution to community safety, with invited guests.

SA Police Headquarters, 100 Angas Street, Adelaide SA

Contact Malcolm Racz (08) 7322 4473 Email malcolm.racz@police.sa.gov.au

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 10.00 AM – 11.00 AMAUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE AND COUNCIL OF MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN OF SA

125 YEARS OF WOMEN’S SUFFRAGE IN SOUTH AUSTRALIAKey women coming together to launch the refugee and migrant women’s banners.

Victoria Square, Adelaide

Contact Cynthia Caird (08) 8217 9504 Email admin@amrc.org.au (by invitation)

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 10.00 AM – 1.00 PMAMEP AND TAFE SA

AMEP REFUGEE WEEK MORNING TEAAMEP classes bringing along cultural foods to share in the Atrium.

TAFE SA, 120 Currie Street, Adelaide SA

Contact Kasia Nanky (08) 8226 6555 Email kasia.nanky@tafesa.edu.au

WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2.00 PM – 3.30 PMCATALYST FOUNDATION

#GENERATIONS #CONVERSATIONSExploring through conversation the lives of refugees and the experience of living in Adelaide and Australia.

Catalyst Foundation, 149 Currie Street, Adelaide SA

Contact George Gouzounis (08) 8168 8776 Email george@catalystfoundation.com.au

THURSDAY 20 JUNE 11.00 AM – 12.00 NOONSA REFUGEE WEEK COMMITTEE AND AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE

WORLD REFUGEE DAY LAUNCH 2019BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE HON. HIEU VAN LE, AC, GOVERNOR OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Government House, North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Contact Matti Spellacy (08) 8217 9545 Email admin@amrc.org.au (by invitation)

THURSDAY 20 JUNE 6.30 PM – 8.00 PMAUSTRALIAN REFUGEE ASSOCIATION (ARA) AND THE BOB HAWKE PRIME MINISTERIAL CENTRE

ARA ORATION - I BELONG!Young African and Muslim Australian women speak about finding identity, life behind the headlines and what we can all learn about being a truly civil society.

Allan Scott Auditorium, Hawke Building, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Contact Scott Henderson 0408 039 854 Email scott.henderson@ausref.net

FRIDAY 21 JUNE 10.00 AM – 2.00 PMDEPARTMENT FOR CHILD PROTECTION, MULTICULTURAL SERVICES

TRAUMA EXPERIENCED AS REFUGEES AND CULTURAL DISCONNECTIONRefugee families have often experienced multiple traumas and face stressors during exile and migration. An event focusing on trauma experienced as a refugee, cultural disconnection and the child protection system.

Education Development Centre, 4 Milner Street, Hindmarsh SA

Contact Nagita Maureen Kaggwa (08) 8303 0629/0409 409 076 Email DECDFamiliesMulticulturalEngagement@sa.gov.au

FRIDAY 21 JUNE 11.00 AM – 1.00 PMCITY OF SALISBURY

DIFFERENT PAST, SHARED FUTURESAn event providing opportunities to discuss issues faced by refugees in Australia and locally, share stories and better understand refugees’ journeys.

John Harvey Gallery, 12 James Street, Salisbury SA

Contact Vesna Haracic 0401 984 769 Email vharacic@salisbury.sa.gov.au (by invitation)

FRIDAY 21 JUNE 1.00 PM – 2.30 PMNORTHERN AREA MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S NETWORK

WOMEN’S MEET AND GREETWomen meeting and greeting, and sharing food and stories.

Northern Area Migrant Resource Centre, 28 Mary Street, Salisbury SA

Contact Jyotshna Karki (08) 8256 5700 Email jyotshna@amrc.org.au

FRIDAY 21 JUNE 3.30 PM – 5.00 PMMULTICULTURAL YOUTH LINK SA

TELLING MY STORYYoung people of refugee background sharing their challenges and successes in settling in Australia.

Adelaide Multicultural Centre, 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide.

Contact Yasin Hassanyar (08) 8212 0451 (by invitation)

SATURDAY 22 JUNE 1.00 PMNARACOORTE MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE

ETHNIC FASHIONSMigrant women and their children are invited to model their traditional clothing, formal wear, bridal and wedding outfits. For a female audience.

Naracoorte Town Hall, 95 Smith Street, Naracoorte SA

Contact Jenny Stirling (08) 8762 2955 Email naracoorte@amrc.org.au

SATURDAY 22 JUNE 1.00 PM – 4.00 PMJUSTICE FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRATION MUSEUM

JOURNEYS: MY STORY, YOUR STORY, OUR STORYFor those interested in journeys to come together, share and get creative. Create a banner as a representation of your shared stories.

Migration Museum Courtyard, 82 Kintore Avenue, Adelaide SA

Contact Molly Jureidini (08) 8210 8171 Email info@justiceforrefugees.org

SATURDAY 22 JUNE 5.00 PM – 7.00 PMMOUNT GAMBIER MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE AND CITY OF MOUNT GAMBIER

MOUNT GAMBIER REFUGEE WEEK CELEBRATIONSTraditional food, music, dance and talks by the Congolese, Burmese, Syrian and Yazidi communities of Mount Gambier.

Mount Gambier City Hall, 1 Bay Road, Mount Gambier SA

Contact Anelia Blackie (08) 8726 4800 Email anelia@amrc.org.au

SUNDAY 23 JUNE 12.45 PMBURMESE CHIN COMMUNITY OF SA

CANDLELIGHT VIGILCelebrating the courage and resilience of refugees, praying for those who have perished, and hoping for a better future for refugees in Malaysia, India and Thailand.

Adelaide Chin Christian Church, 20 Shillabeer Road, Elizabeth Park SA

Contact Simon Cinzah 0402 755 622 Email simon@amrc.org.au (by invitation)

SUNDAY 23 JUNE 1.00 PM – 3.00 PMIRAQI SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF SA

CELEBRATING SA REFUGEE WEEK THROUGH SOCCERBrahma Lodge Oval, Corner Harrow and Francis Roads, Brahma Lodge SA

Contact Muthana Al Bufradi 0402 573 813 Email muthana766@yahoo.com

SUNDAY 23 JUNE 1.00 PM – 4.00 PMBORDERTOWN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE, TATIARA DISTRICT COUNCIL AND THE HIGHWAY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

WOMEN’S WELCOMEWomen gathering to celebrate Bordertown’s refugee community through storytelling, food and music.

Highway Christian Centre, North Terrace, Bordertown SA

Contact Tracey Grosser 0431 885 649 Email brodertown@amrc.org.au

SUNDAY 23 JUNE 2.00 PM – 4.00 PMLAKES COMMUNITY ANGLICAN CHURCH

PEACE PRAYERPrayer for peace and reconciliation in South Sudan.

St Luke’s Church, 35 Whitmore Square, Adelaide SA

Contact Deng Manyuon 0401 800 936 Email denock@outlook.com (by invitation)

SUNDAY 23 JUNE 6.00 PM – 8.00 PMAFGHAN UNITED ASSOCIATION OF SA AND THE MIDDLE EASTERN COMMUNITIES COUNCIL OF SA

SOCCER TOURNAMENTSoccer tournament involving various soccer teams from Middle Eastern backgrounds.

Kilburn Football and Cricket Club, 51 Lionel Avenue, Blair Athol SA

Contact Hussain Razaiat (08) 8212 0451 Email admin@meccsa.com.au

TUESDAY 25 JUNE 10.00 AM-11.30 AMUNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS MULTICULTURAL YOUTH SOUTH AUSTRALIA (MYSA) AND THE AUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE (AMRC)

PATHWAYS TO ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP RESEARCH REPORT LAUNCH“Pathways to Active Citizenship: Refugee Youth and their Transition from School to Further Education, Training and Employment” research team is honoured to have His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le, AC, Governor of South Australia, launch the Research Report: ‘Demographic Profile of SA Refugee Youth Population.’

Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Hawke Building, Level 3, 55 North Terrace, Adelaide SA

Contact Dr Teresa Puvimanasinghe Email Teresa.Puvimanasinghe@unisa.edu.au

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 10.30 AM – 12.00 NOONOVERSEAS CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF SA

MY JOURNEY WITH HOT CHAOverseas Chinese Association tea party, sharing the positive stories and successful experiences of refugees, migrants, volunteers and staff.

Overseas Chinese Association of SA, 110 Crittenden Road, Findon SA

Contact Fong Ung (08) 8445 1677 Email grsoca2008@yahoo.com.au (by invitation)

WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE 10.30 AM – 12.00 NOONAUSTRALIAN MIGRANT RESOURCE CENTRE

A DAY AT ADELAIDE MULTICULTURAL CENTRE CRÈCHEChildren, parents and visitors sharing their stories over a cup of tea at Adelaide Multicultural Centre Crèche.

Adelaide Multicultural Centre, 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Contact Ferial Shabibi (08) 8217 9539 Email ferials@amrc.org.au or admin@amrc.org.au (by invitation)

THURSDAY 27 JUNE 11.00 AM – 12.00 NOONNORTHERN AREA COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES

SHOW AND TELLNew migrants and refugees sharing their experiences over a cup of tea.

Contact Ashley Yi (80) 8256 5700 (by invitation)

SATURDAY 29 JUNE 4.00 PM – 11.00 PMCONGOLESE COMMUNITY OF SA

CONGOLESE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONCelebrating Congolese Independence Day by sharing and showcasing Congolese culture, dance and diverse talents to the South Australian community.

Vietnamese Community Centre, 62 Athol Street, Athol Park SA

Contact Patience Odia Diessa 0420 783 242 Email congolesecommunitysa@outlook.com

A W O R L D O F S T O R I E S

African Communities Council of SAAustralian Migrant Resource Centre (convenor)Baptist CareBurmese Community of SAOverseas Chinese Association of SAChinese Community of SACity of Adelaide

City of SalisburyCity of West TorrensDepartment of Home AffairsJustice for Refugees SAMiddle Eastern Communities Council of SAMigration MuseumMulticultural Communities Council of SAMulticultural Education and Languages

Multicultural Youth Link SAMuslim Women’s AssociationTAFESAThebarton Senior College The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial CentreWelcoming Centre

2019 SA REFUGEE WEEK COMMITTEE

Poster Awards Project Participating Schools – Primary – Allenby Gardens Primary School | Bellevue Heights Primary School | Blyth Primary School | Errington Special Education Centre | Glen Osmond Primary School | Hendon Primary School | Hills Montessori School | Holy Family Catholic School | Ingle Farm Primary School | Madison Park School | Mount Gambier North Primary School | North Adelaide Primary School | Norwood Primary School | Para Hills West Primary School | Para Vista Primary School | Pennington School R–7 | Sandy Creek Primary School | Spalding Primary School | St Margaret Mary’s School | St Michael’s College | St Teresa’s School | Sturt Street Community School | The Grove Education Centre | Trinity Gardens Primary School | Warradale Primary School | Woodside Primary School | Secondary – Adelaide Secondary School of English | Birdwood High School | Brighton Secondary School | Cornerstone College | Eynesbury Senior College | Kapunda High School | Naracoorte High School Independent Learning Centre | Nazareth Catholic College | Northern Adelaide Senior College | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College | Paralowie R–12 School | Pinnacle College | Sacred Heart College | Salisbury High School | Scotch College Adelaide | St Aloysius College | St George College | Thebarton Senior College | Thomas More College | Woodville High School | Tertiary – Adelaide University | TAFE SA (Adelaide College of the Arts) | University of South Australia

AMRC Chief Patron His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le AC, Governor of South Australia AMRC Patrons The Hon. Christopher Kourakis, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of South Australia The Hon. Amanda Vanstone | The Hon. Robyn Layton, AO, QC

COLLECT YOUR EVENTS CALENDAR Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC), 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide, 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or visit the AMRC website www.amrc.org.au and click on ‘Events’.