Refugee Week 2009 - Events Calendar

Queensland

Ongoing

Refugees Living Without Fear in Townsville
Hosted by Townsville Multicultural Support Group Inc
Declaration of Townsville becoming a refugee welcome zone and a public lecture by national policy director Tamara Domicelj from the Refugee Council of Australia.
Venue: Perc Tucker Gallery
Address: Cnr of Flinders St and Denham St, The Mall, Townsville
Contact: Cailin O’Rourke or Meg Davis on (07) 4775 1588 or cailinorourke323@hotmail.com or megdavis@beyond.net.au
Date: Week beginning 29 June – 3 July 2009
Time: TBC

Thursday 18 June

Refugee Week Film Festival 2009
Hosted by the Romero Centre
The night includes music, a complimentary glass of wine and refreshments. Come along to hear guest speakers Dr Christine Mason and Chaman Shah and stick around after to hear a discussion regarding current issues facing refugees and Australia.
Address: Yungaba, 120 Main St, Kangaroo Pt
Contact: (07) 3846 3250 or admin@romerocentre.org.au
Cost: $25 or $15 for concession
Booking: Tickets sold at the door or can be purchased prior to the event

Friday 19 June

Candle Light Walk
Hosted by: Multicultural Development Association
Walk across the Goodwill Bridge from MDA then return to MDA for a warm drink. Safe candles will be provided to everyone.
Venue: 512 Stanley St, South Brisbane
Contact: Claire Uwimana (07) 3337 5460
Email: claireu@mdabne.org.au
Cost: None
Booking: Not required

Refugee Week Celebration
Hosted by: Toowoomba Refugee & Migrant Support Service (TRAMS), Queensland Program of Assistance to Survivors of Torture and Trauma (QPASTT) Family Relationships Centre, YWCA, Centacare, and Spiritus
An evening to celebrate the safety of refugee entrants now living in Toowoomba and Grafton
Venue: Empire Church Theatre, Neil St, Toowoomba
Time: 6pm
Contact: Jenny Withnall (07) 4659 5015 or (07) 4632 9285
Email: jenniferwithnall@qpastt.org.au
Cost: None
Booking: Not require

Sunday 28 June

World Refugee Day: Community Festival ‘09
Hosted by Brisbane City Council, Multicultural Development Association & Multicultural Affairs Queensland
What's on: Soccer and volleyball tournaments - Cultural performances - Music - Dance - Drumming - Art exhibition - Camel rides - International food stalls - Arts and draft stalls - Kid’s activities - Animal farm - Amusement rides - Workshop activities.
Venue: Annerley Soccer Club, Fields Ridge & Juliette Streets, Annerley
Time: 9am–4pm
Cost: Free