NSW Refugee Week
Calendar of Events
17 June – 23 June 2007
17 June
The official launch of Refugee Week 2007
11am – 1pm
Join us in celebrating the rich contributions of refugees to Australian society. Speakers include 2005 Young Australian of the Year Khao Do.
Australian Theatre for Young People, Studio 1, Hickson Road, Walsh Bay
Contact:
www.refugeecouncil.org.au
Free event, all welcome
All Nations Indoor Soccer Cup
Marrickville Council’s Refugee Week 2007
from 11am
This family event will include a range of sporting activities in and around the centre, a free community barbecue and music provided by DJs from the Marrickville Youth Resource Centre. Donations will be collected on the day and sent to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The soccer event is open to all ages (and skills!) so form a team with 5 – 8 players and join in the fun! Please note – this is an event for everyone, not only people of Refugee background! Registrations close 29 May 2007.
Countact: Council’s Recreation Officer on 9335 2191 or Josh Barr on 9335 2156,
20 June
The Newtown Neighbourhood Centre
Refugee Awareness and Cultural Event
6.00 pm to 8.30 pm
Come and find out how you can support refugees in your community.
Guest Speakers: The Refugee Council of Australia
Amnesty International
Wednesday 20th June 2007
Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (opposite Newtown Station)
Hosted by: Sam Byrne
Limited access for people with mobility difficulty
22 June 2007
Refugee Week Street Festival
10am – 2 pm
Liverpool Refugee Week Street Festival will include Multicultural performances, Family Fun activities, Information Stall, Annual Refugee Week Awards Ceremony, and many other activities.
Liverpool Refugee Week Committee
Macquarie Street Mall, Liverpool
Contact: 1300 36 2170
http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/refugeeweek.htm
Free event
23 June
Refugee Week Film Festival
5am – 10 pm
Liverpool Refugee Week Film Festival will be a showcase of various short films and documentaries produced by refugees across NSW that focus on their experiences and achievements.
Francis Greenway Centre, 170 George St, Liverpool
Contact: 1300 36 2170
http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/refugeeweek.htm
Free event
Organised by: Liverpool Refugee Week Committee
Eritrean Refugee Educational Outing
9am – 5pm
Helping the Eritrean Refugee to know the difference between two cultures and to participate in the Australian society and culture. To know the historical places in Sydney and encourage them to go out next time by themselves and have a good time with family members or friends.
Sydney
Robel Teklom: 02 9687 9901 or 0423 671 281
www.bhhpmrc.org.au
Sharing Our World
7pm – 9:30pm
Presentation of “Migration to Coffs Harbour” with an emphasis on the emerging refugee communities in the area. Food, performance and storytelling shared by the refugee community of Coffs Harbour. The launch of Kafe Karibuni “Everyones Welcome”
The Jetty Memorial Theatre, Harbour Drive, Coffs Harbour Jetty 2450
02 66 518 764 Ray Budge (Anglicare North Coast), 0266 484000 Susan Clarke (Coffs Harbour City Council)
Free
Together Together project (part of Armidale Dumaresq Council
Refugee Week celebration
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Cultural Centre, Kentucky Street, Armidale
Steve Widders 02 6770 3565 or Angela Hoskins 0428 867 402
or
Free