Refugee Week 2009 - Events Calendar

South Australia

Check SA MRC's Calendar of Events. The calendar is produced by the SA Refugee Week committee, Chairperson Mr Greg Clark, SM, coordinated by the Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia.

Ongoing

Diaspora Gathered Exhibition
Hosted by Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre
An exhibition by Sydney based artist Adam Geczy, facilitated by the Armenian Community in Sydney. A work not only of remembrance and resistance, but also
of reconciliation.
Venue: Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre
Address: Cnr North Tce & Morphett St, Adelaide
Contact: Tamara Baillie (08) 8212 4276 or exhibition@nexus.asn.au
Date: 11 June – 9 July 2009
Time: 9am – 5pm (open to the public during office hours)

Friday 12 June

Quiz Night
Hosted by Hills Circle of Friends
A fun and stimulating evening for all the family with refreshments available and all proceeds going to aid refugees. Compèred by Estelle and Richard Symonds.
Venue: Heathfield High School Hall
Address: 99 Longwood Rd, Heathfield (in the hills)
Time: 7–9 pm
Contact: Patsy Burley (08) 8370 8447, 0416 197 696, patsyburley@yahoo.com.au

Saturday 13 June

African Cultural Party
Hosted by MRC Arts
An evening of music, dance, comedy, drumming, food and cultural performances by Adelaide’s talented young African performers from a variety of communities.
Venue: SA Folk Centre, cnr South Rd & George St, Thebarton
Contact: Keith Preston (08) 8217 9510 or keith@mrcsa.com.au
Time: 7.30pm

Sunday 14 June

Cultural Visit to Ganesh Mandir
Hosted by the Bhutanese Community
An event including prayers and offerings, worshiping and paying homage, having prasada and sharing in a tea party.
Venue: Ganesh Temple, Oaklands Park
Time: 10am – 1pm
Contact: Laxman Yogi (08) 8217 9500

Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Murraylands
Hosted by Murray Bridge Rotary, Murray Bridge High School,
Murraylands Multicultural Network & Murraylands Migrant Resource Centre
A day of food, music and performances.
Venue: Murray Bridge High School, Lohmann St, Murray Bridge
Time: 12:30–3pm
Contact: Stan Lewinski (08) 8217 9513 or stan@mrcsa.com.au, or Namrata Kamath (08) 8532 3922

Diversity Around the World
Hosted by City of West Torrens
An afternoon of music, food & art from around the world.
Venue: Hamra Centre Library
Address: City of West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Tce, Hilton
Time: 2–4pm
Contact: Michelle Mitolo (08) 8416 6252 or mmitolo@wtcc.sa.gov.au or Hanna Jasinka (08) 8416 6214 or hjasinska@wtcc.sa.gov.au

MRCArts UnderXposed Photographic Exhibition
Hosted by the City of West Torrens
A photographic exhibition depicting the experiences, perceptions and aspirations of young people from refugee backgrounds.
Venue: City of West Torrens ‘Kurri Trukko’ Auditorium Gallery
Address: 1 Brooker Tce, Hilton
Time: 2-4 pm
Contact: Michelle Mitolo (08) 8416 6252 or mmitolo@wtcc.sa.gov.au

African Actor Auditions
Hosted by Brink Productions
Free auditions for acting roles for a new play by a professional theatre company.
Venue: MRCSA Community Centre
Address: 23 Coglin St, Adelaide
Time: 2-5 pm
Contact: Kay Jamieson (08) 8211 6565 or info@brinkproductions.com
Bookings required: Essential in order to register a place

Adelaide Chin Christian Fellowship
Candle-Lit Prayer Service and Tea Party
Please join the Burmese/Chin congregation for a candle-lit service in honour of refugees all over the world. The service will be followed by a light tea party.
Venue: Salisbury Baptist Church, Park Tce, Brahma Lodge
Time: 3.30pm
Contact: Simon Cin Zeh 0402 755 622 or simon@mrcsa.com.au, or Van Bawi on 0432 549 087 or van@mrcsa.com.au

Monday 15 June

Launch of SA Refugee Week 2009: Freedom from Fear
Hosted by the Migrant Resource Centre of SA and Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
Join Mr. Hieu van Le, Lieutenant Governor of SA, Chairperson SA Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Committee, and Ms. Elizabeth Ho, Director of the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, in the Launch of Refugee Week & Book Launch of ‘To the Tune of His Own Drum’, a biography of Mr Ben Yengi OAM, one of the first Africans in South Australia.
Venue: Kerry Packer Civic Gallery
Address: Hawke Building, UniSA City West campus, 50 North Tce, Adelaide
Time: 10.30am
Bookings: By 12 June 2009 to Matti Spellacy admin@mrcsa.com.au or fax (08) 8217 9556

Tuesday 16 June

Forum - ‘Building Community Together’
Hosted by Australian Partnership of Religious Organisation in association with the Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia, Multicultural SA and the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia
Venue: MRCSA Hall
Address: 59 King William Street, Adelaide
Time: 9am – 5pm
Contact: (08) 8217 9510 or admin@mrcsa.com.au

Women’s Employment Forum
Host: Women’s Information Service
A forum about training, career development and employment issues for women from refugee backgrounds over 25 years of age.
Venue: Conference Room, Office for Women
Address: 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Time: 1-3pm
Contact: Lies Zuidland or Genevieve Adzanku on (08) 8463 7562 or zuidland.lies@agd.sa.gov.au or adzanku.geieve@agd.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 17 June

Carers talk
Hosted by Carers SA
Guest speakers from refugee background communities will come together to celebrate their diversity and share with Carers SA staff their migration journey, the complexities of their settlement process, and their aspirations and hopes.
By invitation only
Venue: Carers SA
Address: 58 King William Road, Goodwood
Time: 9.45am - 12.30pm
Contact: Patricia Rios on (08) 8291 5600 or patricia@carers-sa.asn.au

OZLIVING Reunion: A Successful Living in Harmony Program in 2008
Hosted by Girl Guides South Australia
A reunion event between the participating African women and Soroptimists
Venue: MRCSA Community Centre
Address: 23 Coglin St, Adelaide
Time: 12.00 – 2.00pm
Contact: Margie Berlemon on 0438 836 837 or margie@girlguidessa.org.au 

Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Hosted by South Australia Police & Mansfield Primary School
An opportunity for police and refugees to come together at Mansfield Park Primary School to celebrate cultural diversity.  Guest performance by Eddie Peters.
Venue: Mansfield Park Primary School
Address: Henry Street, Mansfield Park
Time: 1.30pm
Contact: Constable Joanne Grinter on (08) 8207 6325 or joanne.grinter@police.sa.gov.au

‘A Night of Stars’ – Showcasing people from Africa working in government in South Australia
Hosted by Families SA – Refugee Services
Time: 6pm
Contact: Margaret Hess for venue details and other information on (08) 8226 4896 or margaret.hess@dfc.sa.gov.au

Launch of the African Births, Deaths and Marriages Directory
Hosted by Lutheran Community Care Refugee Service
Venue: Enfield Community Centre
Address: 540 Regency Road, Enfield
Time: 7-8pm
Contact: Cathy Lawson regarding bookings on (08) 8269 9300 or clawson@lccsa.org.au

Thursday 18 June

Whole School Morning Tea
Hosted by NAVITAS LM Training Specialists
Morning tea will be provided to all students studying English.  Refugee students will share stories of their personal journeys.
Venue: NAVITAS LM Training Specialists
Address: 68 Grenfell St, Adelaide
Time: 10-11am
Contact: Dawn Aubuchon on (08) 8100 7200 or Dawn.Aubuchon@languagecentre.com.au

Friendship Cup Soccer
Hosted by Families SA – Refugee Services
Come and cheer the players at a soccer match between of a the Adelaide Secondary School of English (ASSE) and Saint Ignatius College
Venue: Saint Ignatius College
Address: 2 Manresa Court, Athelstone
Time: 1pm
Contact: Mr Kouv Chang on (08) 8226 4901 or Kouv.Chang@dfc.sa.gov.au

Friday 19 June

‘African Ageing Needs: Home and Community Care Services’
Hosted by African Communities Council of South Australia
An information workshop for African communities to raise awareness about HACC services
Venue: MRCSA Hall
Address: 59 King William St, Adelaide
Time: 12.30pm
Contact: Martin Maya on (08) 8217 9520 or admin@accsa.com.au

Bhutanese Women’s Support Group – Acculturalisation Workshop
Hosted by Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia
Address: Meeting Room, Level 2, MRCSA, 59 King William Street, Adelaide
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Contact: Nancy Adiya on (08) 8217 9500 or nancy@mrcsa.com.au

Lord Mayor’s Civic Reception
By invitation
Venue: Queen Adelaide Room, Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide
Time: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Contact: Ms Matti Spellacy on (tel) 8217 9510 or email admin@mrcsa.com.au

Saturday 20 June

Multicultural Market Day
Hosted by Muslim Women’s Association & Wandana Community Centre
Trading tables, halal food, cultural displays and arts and crafts
Venue: Wandana Community Centre
Address: 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
Contact: Ms Sharifa Khan on (tel) 8212 0800 or email mwa222@hotmail.com or
Ms Rille Walshe on (tel) 8261 8124 or email wandanacc@centacare.org.au

Freedom from Fear – A Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Hosted by City of Prospect
Refugees tell their stories through music, dance, arts and crafts to form closer bonds with the wider community
Venue: Prospect Town Hall
Address: 128 Prospect Road, Prospect
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
Contact: Mr Nigel Dale on (tel) 8342 8058 or email nigel@prospect.sa.gov.au  

Jambo Africa Writing Awards
Hosted by SA Writers Centre & MRC Arts
Awards and readings for the first Jambo Africa creative writing competition
All welcome
Venue: SA Writers Centre
Address: 2nd floor, 187 Rundle Street, Adelaide
Time: 12.30pm
Contact: Jude Aquilina on (08) 8223 7662 or sawriters@sawc.org.au

Middle Eastern Communities Council of SA
Hosted by Middle Eastern Women’s Forum
Venue: Enfield High School
Address: 350 Grand Junction Road, Enfield
Time: 6-8pm
Contact: MECCSA on (08) 8217 9523 or admin@meccsa.com.au

Sunday 21 June

‘Life’s a Cabernet’ Cabaret
Hosted by Arts Excentrix (special performance on behalf of Circle of Friends)
Come and enjoy talented musicians, singers and dancers. 
Booking recommended. 
Cost: Adults $25.00 / children under 12 years $12.00
Venue: Memorial Hall
Address: 21 Coromandel Road, Blackwood
Time: 2 – 4.30pm
Contact: Pasty Burley on (08) 8370 8447, 0416 197 696, or pastyburley@yahoo.com.au

Tuesday 23 June

‘Community Connections’
Hosted by Northern Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service
A training morning for CAMHS Northern Team staff that will incorporate training in the use of interpreters, further training in the therapeutic use of the Tree of Life program with groups and individuals, case studies and exploration of ways to develop continued support for refugee children and families. 
By invitation.
Venue: Northern CAMHS
Address: LB 215, SC 11, Suite 11 Sidney Chambers, Elizabeth Shopping Centre, Elizabeth
Time: 9am – 12.30pm
Contact: Sue Martin on (08) 8252 0133 or martin.sue@saugov.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 24 June

Redefining the Reading Experience
Hosted by City of Charles Sturt
The launch of ‘PressDisplay.com’ from NewspaperDirect, the world’s largest on-line newspaper kiosk, will be combined with the re-launch of the Multicultural Story Time.
Venue: Civic Library, City of Charles Sturt
Address: 72 Woodville Road, Woodville
Time: 11am
Contact: Judith Robertson on (08) 8408 1332 or jrobertson@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Celebrating Volunteers
Hosted by Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia
This event will celebrate the wonderful work of MRCSA volunteers and casual interpreters, each of whom will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation.  Please come along and support their important contribution to the work of the MRCSA and to their community’s settlement.
Please register for catering purposes.
Venue: MRCSA Hall
Address: 59 King William St, Adelaide
Time: 11.30am – 2pm
Contact: Michelle Dieu on (08) 8217 9510 or michelle@mrcsa.com.au

Friday 26 June

Mount Gambier Multicultural Concert
Hosted by Limestone Coast MRCA
This event will include dance and music as well as a display of local humanitarian entrants’ craft and art
Venue: Wehl Street Theatre
Address: Wehl Street South, Mount Gambier
Time: 7 – 9.30pm
Contact: Heather Muirhead on (08) 8725 2753, 0400 587 977 or limestonecoast@mrcsa.com.au

Monday 29 June

Launch of ‘Multicultural Art in Health’ Project Mural
Hosted by Murray Mallee Community Health Service
Venue: Murray Mallee Community Health Service
Address: Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge
Time: 12pm (to be confirmed)
Contact: Rosemary Neal on 0448 411 283 or rosemaryneal@senet.com.au