Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia

Thursday 11 June – Thursday 9 July
9.00am – 5.00pm
Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre
‘Diaspora Gathered’ Exhibition
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. Open to the public during office hours.
Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre, North Terrace & Morphett Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Tamara Baillie on (tel) 8212 4276 or email exhibition@nexus.asn.au

Friday 12 June
7.00pm – 9.00pm
Hills Circle of Friends
Quiz Night
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.
Heathfield High School Hall, 99 Longwood Road, Heathfield (in the hills)
Contact Ms Patsy Burley on (tel) 8370 8447 / (mob) 0416 197 696 or (email) patsyburley@yahoo.com.au

Saturday 13 June
7.30pm
MRC Arts
African Cultural Party
An evening of music, dance, comedy, drumming, food and cultural performances by Adelaide’s talented young African performers from a variety of communities
SA Folk Centre, corner South Road and George Street, Thebarton
Contact Mr Keith Preston on (tel) 8217 9510 or email keith@mrcsa.com.au

Sunday 14 June
10.00am – 1.00pm
Bhutanese Community
Cultural Visit to Ganesh Mandir
This event will include prayers and offerings, worshiping and paying homage, having prasada and sharing in a tea party
Ganesh Temple, Oaklands Park
Contact Mr Laxman Yogi on (tel) 8217 9500

Sunday 14 June
12.30pm – 3.00pm
Murraylands Migrant Resource Centre, Murraylands Multicultural Network, Murray Bridge High School, TAFE SA & Rotary Club of Murray Bridge
Celebrating Cultural Diversity in the Murraylands
Supporting the integration of new settler groups through food, dance and music, and through their interaction and engagement with mainstream support groups
Murray Bridge High School, Lohmann Street, Murray Bridge
Contact Mr Stan Lewinski on (tel) 8217 9510/8532 2933 or email stan@mrcsa.com.au

Sunday 14 June
2.00pm – 4.00pm
City of West Torrens
Diversity Around the World
An afternoon of music, food and art from around the world
Hamra Centre Library - City of West Torrens Auditorium, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton
Contact Ms Michelle Mitolo on (tel) 8416 6252 or email mmitolo@wtcc.sa.gov.au or
Ms Hanna Jasinka on (tel) 8416 6214 or email hjasinska@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Sunday 14 June
2.00pm - 4.00pm
City of West Torrens
UnderXposed Photographic Exhibition by MRCArts
A photographic exhibition depicting the experiences, perceptions and aspirations of young people from refugee backgrounds
City of West Torrens ‘Kurri Trukko’ Auditorium Gallery, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton
Contact Ms Michelle Mitolo on (tel) 8416 6252 or email mmitolo@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Sunday 14 June
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Brink Productions
African Actor Auditions
FREE auditions for acting roles for a new play by a professional theatre company
To register a place, a booking is essential
MRCSA Community Centre, 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Kay Jamieson (tel) 8211 6565 or email info@brinkproductions.com

Sunday 14 June
3.30pm
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.
Salisbury Baptist Church, Park Terrace, Brahma Lodge
Contact Mr Simon Cin Zeh on (mob) 0402 755 622 or (email) simon@mrcsa.com.au, or Mr Van Bawi on (mob) 0432 549 087 or (email) van@mrcsa.com.au

Monday 15 June
9.30am – 11.00am
Northern Area MRC & the Salisbury Primary Health Care Service
Community Foodies Graduation Day
Witness the graduation of Community ‘Foodies’ from new and emerging communities in the north, trained by the Salisbury Primary Health Care Service. All welcome.
Northern Area MRC, 28 Mary Street, Salisbury
Contact Ms Regina Betts on (tel) 8283 0844 or email regina@mrcsa.com.au or northernarea@mrcsa.com.au

Monday 15 June
10.30am
Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia & The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
Launch of SA Refugee Week 2009
This event will include the 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
Civic Gallery – The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre, University of South Australia, Hawke Building, Level 5, 50-60 North Terrace, Adelaide
Contact Ms Louise Carnell on (tel) 8302 0371 or email louise.carnell@unisa.edu.au

Tuesday 16 June
9.00am – 5.00pm
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
Forum - ‘Building Community Together’
MRCSA Hall, 59 King William Street, Adelaide. By registration only.
Contact Ms Matti Spellacy (tel) 8217 9510 or email admin@mrcsa.com.au

Tuesday 16 June
1.00pm – 3.00pm
Women’s Information Service
Women’s Employment Forum
A forum about training, career development and employment issues for women from refugee backgrounds over 25 years of age
Conference Room, Office for Women, 101 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Lies Zuidland or Ms Genevieve Adzanku on (tel) 8463 7562 or email zuidland.lies@agd.sa.gov.au or adzanku.geieve@agd.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 17 June
9.45am – 12.30pm
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
Carers SA, 58 King William Road, Goodwood
Contact Ms Patricia Rios on (tel) 8291 5600 or email patricia@carers-sa.asn.au

Wednesday 17 June
12.00pm – 2.00pm
Girl Guides South Australia
OZLIVING Reunion: A Successful Living in Harmony Program in 2008
A reunion event between the participating African women and Soroptimists
MRCSA Community Centre, 23 Coglin Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Margie Berlemon on (mob) 0438 836 837 or email margie@girlguidessa.org.au

Wednesday 17 June
1.30pm
South Australia Police & Mansfield Primary School
Celebration of Cultural Diversity
An opportunity for police and refugees to come together at Mansfield Park Primary School to celebrate cultural diversity. Guest performance by Eddie Peters.
Mansfield Park Primary School, Henry Street, Mansfield Park
Contact Constable Joanne Grinter on (tel) 8207 6325 or email joanne.grinter@police.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 17 June
6.00pm
Families SA – Refugee Services
‘A Night of Stars’ – Showcasing people from Africa working in government in South Australia
Contact Ms Margaret Hess for venue details and other information on (tel) 8226 4896 or (email) margaret.hess@dfc.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 17 June
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Lutheran Community Care Refugee Service
Launch of the African Births, Deaths and Marriages Directory
Enfield Community Centre, 540 Regency Road, Enfield
Contact Ms Cathy Lawson regarding bookings on (tel) 8269 9300 or email clawson@lccsa.org.au

Thursday 18 June
10.00am – 11.00am
NAVITAS LM Training Specialists
Whole School Morning Tea
Morning tea will be provided to all students studying English. Refugee students will share stories of their personal journeys.
NAVITAS LM Training Specialists, 68 Grenfell Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Dawn Aubuchon on (tel) 8100 7200 or email Dawn.Aubuchon@languagecentre.com.au

Thursday 18 June
1.00pm
Families SA – Refugee Services
Friendship Cup Soccer
Come and cheer the players at a soccer match between the Adelaide Secondary School of English (ASSE) and Saint Ignatius College
Saint Ignatius College, 2 Manresa Court, Athelstone
Contact Mr Kouv Chang on (tel) 8226 4901 or (email) Kouv.Chang@dfc.sa.gov.au

Friday 19 June
12.30pm
African Communities Council of South Australia
‘African Ageing Needs: Home and Community Care Services’
An information workshop for African communities to raise awareness about HACC services
MRCSA Hall, 59 King William Street, Adelaide
Contact Mr Martin Maya on (tel) 8217 9520 or (email) admin@accsa.com.au

Friday 19 June
3.00pm – 5.00pm
Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia
Bhutanese Women’s Advocacy Group – Acculturation Workshop
By invitation
Meeting Room, Level 2, MRCSA, 59 King William Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Nancy Adiya on (tel) 8217 9500 or (email) nancy@mrcsa.com.au

Friday 19 June
5.30pm – 6.30pm
Lord Mayor’s Civic Reception
Queen Adelaide Room, Adelaide Town Hall, King William Street, Adelaide
By invitation
Contact Ms Matti Spellacy on (tel) 8217 9510 or email admin@mrcsa.com.au

Saturday 20 June
11.00am – 3.00pm
Muslim Women’s Association & Wandana Community Centre
Multicultural Market Day
Trading tables, halal food, cultural displays and arts and crafts
Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road, Gilles Plains
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

Saturday 20 June
11.00am – 4.00pm
City of Prospect
Freedom from Fear – A Celebration of Cultural Diversity
Refugees tell their stories through music, dance, arts and crafts to form closer bonds with the wider community
Prospect Town Hall, 128 Prospect Road, Prospect
Contact Mr Nigel Dale on (tel) 8342 8058 or email nigel@prospect.sa.gov.au

Saturday 20 June
12.00pm – 4.00pm
Baptist Care (SA)
Refugee Awareness Day
To promote an understanding of why people become refugees, celebrate the contribution they make to society and highlight the many issues faced
Westcare Hall, 216 Wright Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Fina Kimati on (tel) 8231 4849 or (email) fkimati@sabaptist.asn.au

Saturday 20 June
12.30pm
SA Writers Centre & MRC Arts
Jambo Africa Writing Awards
Awards and readings for the first Jambo Africa creative writing competition
All welcome
SA Writers Centre, 2nd floor, 187 Rundle Street, Adelaide
Contact Ms Jude Aquilina on (tel) 8223 7662 or email sawriters@sawc.org.au

Saturday 20 June
6.00pm – 8.00pm
Middle Eastern Communities Council of SA
Middle Eastern Women’s Forum
Enfield High School, 350 Grand Junction Road, Enfield
Contact MECCSA on (tel) 8217 9523 or email admin@meccsa.com.au

Sunday 21 June
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Arts Excentrix (special performance on behalf of Circle of Friends)
‘Life’s a Cabernet’ Cabaret
Come and enjoy talented musicians, singers and dancers
Booking recommended. Cost: Adults $25.00 / children under 12 years $12.00
Memorial Hall, 21 Coromandel Road, Blackwood
Contact Ms Pasty Burley on (tel) 8370 8447, (mob) 0416 197 696, or email pastyburley@yahoo.com.au

Tuesday 23 June
9.00am – 12.30pm
Northern Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service
‘Community Connections’
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.
Northern CAMHS, LB 215, SC 11, Suite 11 Sidney Chambers, Elizabeth Shopping Centre, Elizabeth
Contact Ms Sue Martin on (tel) 8252 0133 or email martin.sue@saugov.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 24 June
11.00am
City of Charles Sturt
Redefining the Reading Experience
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.
Civic Library, City of Charles Sturt, 72 Woodville Road, Woodville
Contact Ms Judith Robertson on (tel) 8408 1332 or (email) jrobertson@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

Wednesday 24 June
11.30am – 2.00pm
Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia
Celebrating Volunteers
This event will celebrate the wonderful work of MRCSA volunteers and casual interpreters, each of whom will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their contribution to the MRCSA and to their communities’ settlement.
MRCSA Hall, 59 King William Street, Adelaide
Please register for catering purposes
Contact Ms Michelle Dieu on (tel) 8217 9510 or (email) michelle@mrcsa.com.au

Friday 26 June
7.00pm – 9.30pm
Limestone Coast MRCA
Mount Gambier Multicultural Concert
This event will include dance and music as well as a display of local humanitarian entrants’ craft and art
Wehl Street Theatre, Wehl Street South, Mount Gambier
Contact Ms Heather Muirhead on (tel) 8725 2753 / 0400 587 977 or email limestonecoast@mrcsa.com.au

Saturday 27 June
12.00pm
Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia, TAFE SA Regional, Tatiara District Council & Migrant Community Network
Celebrating Harmony and Productive Diversity
Venue – Bordertown
Contact Ms Vini Vohra on (tel) 8752 2931 or (email) limestonecoast@mrcsa.com.au

Monday 29 June
12.00pm
Murray Mallee Community Health Service
Launch of ‘Multicultural Art in Health’ Project Mural
Murray Mallee Community Health Service, Swanport Road, Murray Bridge
Contact Ms Rosemary Neal on (mob) 0448 411 283 or email rosemaryneal@senet.com.au