Refugee Week 2009 - Events Calendar

Western Australia

Tuesday 16 June

Refugee Week 2009 “Freedom from Fear”
Hosted by the Refugee Review Tribunal
You are invited to attend an Open Afternoon at the Refugee Review Tribunal. This is an opportunity for visitors to gain an insight into the Tribunal's operations. An introduction to the Tribunal will be given, and a Q & A Session. A Tribunal Member will be available to provide general information and answer questions about the Tribunal’s processes. Coffee and tea will be provided.
Venue: AAT Hearing Room 3, Level 4, 111 St Georges Tce, Perth
Time: 1.00pm 
Bookings: By Tuesday 9 June 2009 to Antoinette Brydon or Genevieve Cantwell on (03 8600 5822) or Antoinette.Brydon@mrt-rrt.gov.au or genevieve.cantwell@mrt-rrt.gov.au

Friday 19 June

Public Forum – Refugee Week Event
Hosted by the UnitingChurch in Western Australia
A public forum will be held with guest speakers John Broadbent and Phil Sparrow. The theme of the evening is the ‘push’ factors in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Light refreshments will also be available.
Venue: Queen’s Building, Uniting Church in the City, William St, Perth (entrance in William St next to show shop – take stairs or lift from the courtyard to the 1st floor to the Hall)
Time: 5pm for 5:30 – 6:30pm
Contact: Marg Staff 08 9260 9800

Saturday 20 June

Freedom From Fear
Hosted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
There will be a variety of information stalls, performances and displays from different cultures and the opportunity to participate in a number of activities including an art workshop where people can explore what "Freedom from Fear" means to them. The highlight of the day will be "Stories from the Suitcase" written and produced by Yvette Wall from Frog Prince Productions. This short production reflects the experiences of people who, as refugees, have made Australia their home.
Venue: Fremantle Town Hall
Time: 10 am
Contact: Jaquelline Satie (08) 9415 9076 or Issihaka.toure@asetts.org.au

Sunday 21 June

Art exhibition at Tai Jin house
Hosted by Christmas Island District High School
An art exhibtion showcasing the talents of asylum seekers on Christmas Island, from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Iraq and Iran. Includes hand-drawn sketches, portraits, pottery, embroidery, jewellery, paintings and some sculpture.
Venue: Tai Jin House
Address: Christmas Island
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Contact: Jennie Collins, 0407 190027, 08 9164 8456
Email: jcollins@cidh.cx