Events

Month
June 2023
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Location
Adelaide
Bordertown
Mount Gambier
Murraylands
Naracoorte
Northern Adelaide
June 2023
Fri 9 June
9:45am—2:30pm
Me, My School, My Community Workshop

Where: Northern Sound System

73 Elizabeth Way, ELIZABETH SA 5112

ARA’s passionate Youth Ambassadors explore their roles in school and community, discussing strengths, challenges, and ways to improve belonging.

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Sat 10 June
6pm—12pm
Acholi Easter Celebrations 2023

WhereSalisbury Villa Soccer Club

Cnr Kings-Martins Rd, PARAFIELD GARDENS, SA 5107

Easter Celebration brings us together as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The celebration also promotes the spirit of multiculturalism and diversity within SA community.

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Sun 11 June
1:00pm - 6:00pm
Festa Junina (Brazilian June Festival)

Where:  The Croatian Club Adelaide

15 Wood Avenue, BROMPTON SA 5007

Join the Brazilian community for a very traditional cultural celebration. Live music, folk dance, traditional food & drinks, free kids’ activities, and lots of fun.

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Tue 13 June
2pm-3pm
Preparation for Australian Citizenship

Where:  AMRC Adelaide Multicultural Centre,

23 Coglin Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Latin American participants attend Australian citizenship preparation session.

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Tue 13 June
10:00am-11:30am
Music Unlimited

Where: Northern Area Migrant Resource Centre (NAMRC)

28 Mary Street SALISBURY SA 5108

A program developed to help empower people with disabilities from various refugee backgrounds by offering them choices, increase motivation, and encourage physical activity and coordination.

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Wed 14 June
7:30pm- 8:30pm
Peter Goers talks to refugee community members on ABC Radio

When: 14 June 2023 from 7:30pm-8:30pm. Tune into Peter Goers OAM, program on ABC Radio Adelaide 891 AM

 

Peter Goers OAM talks to people of refugee background to share their personal experiences and challenges in Australia.

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Wed 14 June
1:00pm-3:00pm
Health & Wellbeing Expo

Where:  Northern Area Multicultural Centre Meeting Hall

28 Mary Street, SALISBURY SA 5108

Join us in this expo focused on health and well-being services and tips for the multicultural communities.

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Wed 14 June
10:30am-12:30pm
Sharing Brave Experiences over a Cuppa

Where:  110 Crittenden Road

FINDON SA 5023

The OCA Adult Learners’ Class welcomes a Guest Speaker of refugee background to share about their journey of challenges and positive outcomes over a cuppa to improve the learners’ understanding in humanitarian plight to safety from overseas war-torn countries. The event will include a Q&A session.

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Thu 15 June
11am-11:45pm
New arrivals emergency drill workshop

Where: NAMRC Multicultural Centre

28 Mary St SALISBURY SA 5108

Opportunity for new arrivals to acquire knowledge and skills to act in an emergency at a workplace.

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Thu 15 June
11:00am-2:00pm
Women’s Success Stories

Where: Adelaide Multicultural Centre Ground Floor,

23, Coglin Street, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Good News Stories and cultural exchange by refugee and migrant women. Featuring henna painting, songs, music, dance, and storytelling over lunch sponsored by Rotary Club of Adelaide

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Sat 17 June
5.30pm
Refugees Week Celebrations

Where: North Adelaide Community Centre,

176 Tynte St, NORTH ADELAIDE SA 5006

Refugees have the opportunity to share their stories with guest speakers, networking and a range of activities over dinner

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Sat 17 June
12:00pm
Flourish and Connect over a Cuppa

Where: COFFTEA,

172 Commercial Rd, SALISBURY SA 5108

Young people come together to share knowledge about mental health and well-being.

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Sat 17 June
10:00 am
Pancake Day

Where: Thorndon Park Reserve,

Hamilton Terrace, PARADISE SA 5075

To celebrate Refugee Week, Kurdish Community Association decided to bring community together over a breakfast with fresh pancakes, tea, and coffee.

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Sun 18 June
4pm
Peace Prayers

Where: Lakes Anglican Community Church,

35 Whitmore Square, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Prayers for peace and reconciliation in South Sudan.

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Sun 18 June
1:00pm-3:00pm
Celebrating the contributions of refugees in Murraylands

Where: Murraylands Migrant Resource Centre,

5 Second Street, MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253

Recognising the contributions of refugees in the Murraylands, surrounded by food, music and special guest speakers.

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Sun 18 June
10am-4pm
The Souk

Where: Tonsley Innovation Precinct,

MAB Circuit Gate 8 (Carkpark P3), TONSLEY SA 5042

A multicultural experience with no passport required! Come see our market featuring amazing food, shops stalls and entertainment for all!

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Sun 18 June — Sat 24 June
10am-4pm
History Trust SA’s Migration Museum

Where: Migration Museum,

82 Kintore Ave, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000

Explore the theme of “Finding Freedom” through inspiring exhibitions and events at History Trust SA’s Migration Museum.

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Sun 18 June
10am-2pm
Refugee Week Tree Planting

Where: Major Peter Badcoe Reserve,

12 Park Terrace, CLEARVIEW SA 5085

Tree planting event to commemorate the 14th year anniversary of Mullivaikal Remembrance for the memory of Tamils who lost their lives in Mullivaikal 2009.

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Sun 18 June — Sat 24 June
12:15pm -12:45pm
Candlelight vigil

Where: Adelaide Chin Christian Church,

20 Shillabeer Road, ELIZABETH PARK  SA 5113

Celebrating the courage and resilience of refugees, and praying for those who lost their lives in Myanmar, Malaysia and India due to the military government

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Sun 18 June — Sat 24 June
9:15am-1:15pm
Refugees stories and pictures

Where: TAFE SA Adelaide Campus

120 Currie St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Display of stories, pictures, and collages in the library by Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) students

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Mon 19 June
5pm-6pm
SA Refugee Week launch

Where: Queen Adelaide Room, Adelaide Town Hall,

128 King William St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Hosted by The Right Honourable the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM.

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Mon 19 June
12pm-1pm
The Great Torrens Shared Lunch

Where: Torrens University Adelaide Campus,

88 Wakefield St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Bring along a plate of your favourite food to share in an afternoon of storytelling and connection.

 

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Mon 19 June
4:30pm-6:30pm
Multilingual: Voices of the Community

 

Where: The Balcony Room, Parliament House,

North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

The Hon. Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, and Community Language Schools SA will host Associate Professor Angela Scarino and Dr. Michelle Kohler (UniSA) as they discuss the multilingual language experiences of our community.

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Tue 20 June
5:00pm - 6:00pm
World Refugee Day Reception

Where: Parliament House,

North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5001

Hosted by The Honourable Zoe Bettison MP, Minister for Tourism and Multicultural Affairs of South Australia.

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Tue 20 June
10:30am
Story Sharing

Where: Mt Gambier Migrant Resource Centre

6 Watson Terrace, MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290

All communities are invited to come along for morning tea and to share stories about their journey and what ‘Finding Freedom’ means to them.

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Wed 21 June
11am-1:30pm
Playford Refugee Week Celebration

Where: Northern Sound System,

73 Elizabeth Way, ELIZABETH SA 5112

Food, music, entertainment and a celebration of Playford’s Cultural Diversity.

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Thu 22 June
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Pizza and Job Ready Evening

Where: Torrens University  Campus

88 Wakefield St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Come and share pizza with us while our local experts share their job ready insights, including Resume and Interview tips.

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Thu 22 June
12:00pm-1:00pm
Women celebrate

Where:  Adelaide Multicultural Centre,

23 Coglin St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Multicultural lunch by Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) students at AMRC, celebrating their achievements and opportunities.

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Fri 23 June
9:30pm-10:30pm
HWASA Radio Program

When: Program broadcast Friday June 9:30pm – 10:30pm on station 5EBI

located at 10 Byron Place ADELAIDE SA 5000

Radio program presented to the Hispanic community living in South Australia broadcast on radio station 5EBI

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Fri 23 June
7:00pm
Feast for a Future

Where:  Grosvenor Hotel,

125 North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

 

Join us as we party for a cause and raise funds to support refugees and kickstart their careers in Australia.

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Fri 23 June
6:30pm for 7:00pm start - 11:00pm
Refugee Week 2023 Fundraising Dinner
Celebrating Refugee Migrants with Disability

Where: San Giorgio La Molara Community Centre,

11 Henry Street, PAYNEHAM SA 5070

Join us in celebrating refugee migrants with disability. Come and hear real life stories of  refugee migrants with disability like Esther Simbi, award-winning author, polio survivor and a single mother of two beautiful daughters.
There will be entertainment, food, speeches networking, auctions and raffles to win prizes
Purchasing tickets to our fundraising dinner will help us support refugee migrants with disability

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Fri 23 June
5.30pm-7:30pm
STTARS Art Competition Opening Night

WhereSTTARS

81 Angas St ADELAIDE SA 5000

A visual and written art competition exploring the theme of “finding freedom” through the lens of young people from refugee-like backgrounds.

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Fri 23 June
5.30pm
Refugee Stories (film)

Where: Naracoorte Town Hall,

95 Smith Street, NARACOORTE SA 5271

Film showing and panel discussion with local Hazara community to share their experience as refugees and living in Australia.

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Fri 23 June
4.30pm-5.30pm
Mindfulness & Salt Therapy

Where: SALT HEALING-Health and Well Being Centre,

Shop 4/2 Anderson Walk SMITHFIELD, SA 5114

Therapy sessions for the multicultural community. Mindfulness is evidence-based for reducing symptoms of Stress, Anxiety and Depression; and Salt therapy focuses on helping skin and breathing issues.

 

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Fri 23 June — Sat 12 August
Youth Poster Exhibition

Where: Children’s Artspace,

Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Drive, ADELAIDE SA 5000

An exhibition of posters by young artists from South Australian primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.

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Fri 23 June
2:00pm-4:00pm
Youth Poster Exhibition & Awards launch

Where: Children’s Artspace,

Adelaide Festival Centre, Festival Drive, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Presented by the Australian Migrant Resource Centre, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Multicultural Affairs, Department for Education and the Children’s Artspace Adelaide Festival Centre

 

Launch of Youth Poster Exhibition and Awards

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Fri 23 June
6:30pm
Mindful Yoga and Sewing Session

Where: Hamra Centre Auditorium Gallery

1 Brooker Terrace, HILTON SA 5031

A Mindful Yoga and Sewing session depicting the journey of ‘Finding Freedom‘ through Crafting and Community Yoga. A yoga and meditation practice will start the session on the theme of Freedom, we will then join together and hand stitch/embroider/decorate a fabric square each. Each square will then be sewn together to merge this into a community mural depicting an image of freedom and peace – the outline of a dove. The final piece will then be displayed at the Hamra Centre showcasing the true meaning of Freedom and peace for all – to live in a space without fear

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Sat 24 June
4:00pm-6:00pm
Soccer Tournament

Where: Ferryden Park Reserve,

47 Montrose St, FERRYDEN PARK SA 5010

Soccer competition among the Afghan communities, organised to foster multicultural inclusion, respect, and friendship using sport as a social tool

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Sat 24 June
7.30pm-8:45pm
Refugee Week Celebration Concert

Where:  Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre,

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK 5046

Join us in this special concert with acclaimed performers Farhan Shah and SufiOz, and Farid Shaheen Drokhshan duo. Be mesmerized with music, song and dance with artists from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria & Europe. Drums, Bass and guitars meet harmonium, tablas and hammer dulcimer to create a danceable and uplifting sound that speaks of peace, friendship and compassion from some of SA’s leading world music artists.

 

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Sat 24 June
3:00pm
Soccer Tournament

Where: Para Hills Knights Soccer Club,

355 Bridge Rd, PARA HILLS SA 5096

One day tournament to bring soccer players from refugee backgrounds together.

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Sat 24 June
2:00pm-4:00pm
Murray Bridge All Culture Fest
Afternoon Tea and Citizenship Ceremony

Where:  Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre,

13-15 Bridge St MURRAY BRIDGE SA 5253

Complimentary afternoon tea with a variety of talented performances and an official citizenship ceremony.

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Sat 24 June
12:00pm-4:00pm
The African Kitchen Project

Where: Migration Museum

82 Kintore Ave, ADELAIDE, SA, 5000

Exposing the flavours of the African Kitchen, join the African Women’s Federation of SA for a celebration of food, music and dance.

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Sun 25 June
12:00pm-2:00pm
Sharing Ethiopian Food at St Vincent De Paul

Where: St Vincent De Paul Crisis Centre,

22-28 Whitmore Square, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Sharing food and culture with the men at the St Vincent de Paul Crisis Centre.

 

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Tue 27 June
1:00pm-3:00pm
Wellbeing Expo

Where: Adelaide Multicultural Centre,

23 Coglin St, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Join us in this expo focused on health and well-being services and tips for the multicultural communities of Adelaide.

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Tue 27 June
11am-2pm
Seniors Art & Craft Workshop

Where:  Northern Area Multicultural Centre,

28 Mary Street, SALISBURY, SA 5108

Meaningful activities for Aged Care clients from diverse backgrounds.

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Wed 28 June
5.30pm—7:00pm
Celebrating the achievements of Refugees

Where: The Hawke Centre

55 North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

Celebrating the achievements of Refugees and in particular Bhu Chung, named the Trainer of the Year in the Hospitality sector.

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Thu 29 June
1:30pm-5:00pm
Afghan Family Trip to the Zoo

Where: Adelaide Zoo

Frome Rd. ADELAIDE SA 5000

Newly arrived Afghan families take time to appreciate Australian fauna at the Adelaide Zoo. Tickets are sponsored by the Rotary Club of Campbelltown.

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July 2023
Sat 1 July
4:00pm
Sharing contributions of Kosovar refugees for 24 years

Where: Adelaide, SA

Connecting over traditional food and reflecting on positive achievements in Australia.

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Mon 3 July
5.15pm
Book launch “A Joyful Life” a memoir of Rosemary Kariuki

Where: Bradley Forum, UniSA City West Campus,

Floor 5 in the Hawke Building, 61-68 North Terrace, ADELAIDE SA 5000

A Joyful Life is one woman’s story of triumph over trauma to build a life of hope & gratitude. The story is the  memoir of Rosemary Kariuki, the 2021 Australian of the Year – Local Hero through her work as a multicultural community liaison officer for the NSW police. A Joyful Life shows how in the face of incredible hardship, kindness to ourselves and to others can allow us to regain our internal strength and ultimately become the writer of our own life story.

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Tue 4 July — Sun 9 July
6:30pm
Watandar, My Countryman
We are all a little bit more connected than we think

Where: Tuesday 4th July, Picadilly SA; Wednesday 5th July, Mitcham SA; Thursday 6th July, Mount Barker SA; Friday 7th July, Port Augusta SA; Sunday 9th July, Marree SA.

Muzafar Ali, discovers that Afghans have been an integral part of Australia for over 160 years, he begins to photograph their Afghan Cameleer descendants in a search to define his own new Afghan-Australian identity. Showing across South Australia.

 

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Wed 5 July
12:00pm-2:00pm
Celebrating English Achievements

Where: Naracoorte Migrant Resource Centre,

64 Smith Street, NARACOORTE SA 5271

Shared lunch with English class students, teachers and volunteers to celebrate the achievements of the semester. Past and future students welcome.

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Thu 6 July
11:30pm-1:00pm
Celebrating Achievements

Where: Bordertown MRC,

26 Woolshed Street, BORDERTOWN SA 5268

Shared lunch with English class students, teachers and volunteers to celebrate the achievements of the semester. Past and future students welcome.

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Thu 6 July
12:00pm
Thank you lunch for Ukrainian School Volunteers

Where: Ukrainian Community Centre

64-66 Orsmond St, HINDMARSH SA 5007

Displaced people from Ukraine who study English at the Ukrainian Community Centre invite volunteers to share traditional Ukrainian food alongside Ukrainian songs.

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Fri 7 July
7.00pm
Recognition of Ukrainian School Volunteers

Where: Ukrainian Community Centre,

64-66 Orsmond St,

HINDMARSH SA 5007

Presentation at the Kozak Club for volunteers who assisted displaced people from Ukraine. Event includes finger food, drinks, and small gifts.

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Fri 7 July
7.00pm
Folklore Night

Where: Greenwith Community Centre

The Golden Way, GREENWITH SA 5125

Getting together to celebrate Kurdish traditions, customs, music, and poems.

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