Refugee Week 2009 - Events Calendar
Australian Capital Territory
Ongoing
Tents of Hope
Hosted by the Darfur Australian Network
A display of “Tents of Hope.” The mission is to create small fabric tents that carry messages of hope, which can be erected on the lawns of Parliament House during Refugee Week.
Contact: Meagan Rathgeber 0406 314 260
Far to Here
Hosted by the Darfur Australia Network
A photographic exhibition which documents the journeys of the Darfur community from Sudan to Australia.
Venue: Presiding Officers Exhibition Area, Parliament House
Address: Parliament House, Canberra
Date: 16 June – 5 July
Contact: Tess Whittakers (03) 8060 5659
Email: tess@darfuraustralia.org
2009 World Refugee Day Flags in Canberra
World Refugee Day flags will be raised around Canberra – a joint initiative between the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees.
Venue/date: The flags will be flown along major arterial roads from 14 – 28 June
Lighting up of national icons
During the week leading up to World Refugee Day, a number of iconic buildings in Canberra including Questacon, Old Parliament House, the National Library of Australia, the National Archives and the National Gallery will be lit up in blue each night.
Date: 14 - 27 June
Saturday and Sunday 13 -14 June
Refugee Week Display
Hosted by the Refugee Resettlement Committee
A display of posters, photos and information. Volunteers will be present to explain and answer questions.
Venue: Foyer of St John the Apostle Church, cnr Blackham &
Chave Sts, Holt
Time: 12pm Saturday till late Sunday
Contact: Bevil Purnell (02) 6258 2098
Email: mabe-purnell@grapevine.com.au
Cost: Free
Monday 15 June
Presentation of Refugee Scholarships
Hosted by Canberra Refugee Support
An award ceremony to recognise meritorious performance and encourage and support outstanding refugee students in the pursuit of their personal development goals.
Venue: Function Room, Theo Nataras Multicultural Centre
Address: Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra
Time: 9am
Contact: Colleen Fox (02) 6288 3153
Email: thefoxes@homemail.com.au
Booking Required: Yes
Cost: Free
Celebrating Young Refugees
Hosted by Youth Coalition of the ACT
The Network would like to invite services and individuals to attend its own Refugee Week event. The event is sponsored by the Youth Coalition of the ACT and Multicultural Youth Services; and hosted by Amanda Bresnan MLA for Brindabella. Afternoon tea provided
Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Address: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: Free
Booking: RSVP by 20 June
Contact: Erin Barry (02) 6247 3540 or erin@youthcoalition.net
Thursday 18 June
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) Event
MARSS will be hosting an event for its clients. The event will include two guest speakers from the Sudanese community who will speak about their experiences as refugees in refugee camps. A light lunch will be provided.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: Meeting Room, Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Level 2
Address: 180 London Circuit
RSVP: By 16 June to (02) 6248 8577 or marss@marss.org.au
World Refugee Day, In Support of Companion House: Assisting Survivors of Torture and Trauma
Hosted by University of Canberra
A fundraising breakfast to mark World Refugee Day.
Venue: Bruschetta Café, Building 1 above the Refectory, University of Canberra
Time: 8:30 – 9:30am
Contact: The Office of the Dean of Students on (02) 6201 5906 or penny.cameron@canberra.edu.au
Cost: Gold coin donation for UC Students, $15 for UC Staff (a proportion of this payment will go towards Companion House)
Booking required: RSVP by 12 June
Friday 19 June
Centacare and MARSS World Refugee Day celebration
Hosted by
Centacare and Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS)
Program will include dancing and singing from a few cultural groups, refugees speaking about their experiences of settling in Australia and a short talk by a representative of DIAC. Lunch will also be provided. Guests include representatives from DIAC, other settlement agencies, current clients and volunteers of Centacare and MARSS. Please wear your national or cultural dress for this event.
Time: 11am - 1pm
Venue: Function Room, Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, Level 2
Address: 180 London Circuit
RSVP: By 16 June to Centacare on (02) 6162 6138 or mitra.naraqi@centacare-canberra.org or to MARSS on (02) 6248 8577 or marss@marss.org.au
Saturday 20 June
World Refugee Day 2009
Hosted by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Join us as we share cultural presentations, food, information
and experiences in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. A light supper and refreshments will be provided.
For more information on World Refugee Day 2009 visit www.unhcr.org.au
Time: 6:30 - 9:30pm
Venue: Function Room A, 2nd Floor, Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, North Building
Address: 180 London Circuit
Contact: Alex Donato (02) 6281 9108 or donato@unhcr.org
Booking required: Yes
RSVP: By 17 June
Celebrating Young Refugees
Hosted by Youth Coalition of the ACT
The Network would like to invite services and individuals to attend its own Refugee Week event. The event is sponsored by the Youth Coalition of the ACT and Multicultural Youth Services; and hosted by Amanda Bresnan MLA for Brindabella. Afternoon tea provided
Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm
Address: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly, London Circuit, Canberra
Cost: Free
Booking: RSVP by 20 June
Contact: Erin Barry (02) 6247 3540 or erin@youthcoalition.net
Celebration of World Refugee Day
Refugee Resettlement Committee
Features talks by three former refugees from Burma,
Sierra Leone and Sudan. Conversation to follow. Light supper provided.
Venue: Community Hall below St John's Church, cnr Blackham &
Chave Sts, Holt
Time: 7.30pm
Contact: Bevil Purnell (02) 6258 2098 or mabe-purnell@grapevine.com.au
Cost: Free
Booking requried: RSVP by 17 June to Bevil Purnell
Sunday 21 June
Companion House Soccer Tournament
Hosted by Companion House
UNHCR is supporting the Companion House Soccer Tournament, a friendly match between the Sierra Leone,
Sudanese, Mon and Karen communities designed to promote the resilience and
contribution of refugees and strengthen the ties between refugee communities in
Australia.
Venue: Australian Institute of Sport Soccer Oval, Bruce, ACT
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
RSVP: Please contact the Soccer Coordinators on (02) 6247 7227 for more information
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