World Refugee Day 2005 Events
Please let us know about your World Refugee
Day event -- the what, where, when and contact information,
including relevant link to your website.
If you would like to organise a film night or film festival,
please email us at aulcapi@unhcr.ch for a list of feature
films and documentaries on refugee issues.
World Refugee Day activities
Australia
Australian Capital Territory
Sudan - waiting for the future
Images from Sudan and the Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya by photographers
from Australia, America and Argentina.
Over 100 images showing the environment and resilience of the
Sudanese people.
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, cnr Cowlishaw & Reed Streets,
Greenway
When: 15 to 26 June 2005, with a special WRD launch 11am on
20 June.
Further details: www.tca.asn.au/gallery
Book Launch
Immigration Minister Senator Amanda Vanstone will
launch Refugee and Humanitarian Issues: Australia's Response in Canberra for World Refugee Day. By invitation only.
When: 20 June
Citizenship Ceremony, hosted
by DIMIA. By invitation only.
When: 20 June
Refugee Action Committee and Amnesty International "Show Compassion" rally.
Sign up to the 'Refugee Charter' prepared by the Refugee Council of Australia and help declare the ACT 'A Refugee Welcome Zone'.
Where: Petrie Plaza, Garema Place
When: Saturday, 18 June, 12.30pm
Further details: www.refugeeaction.org/rac/WorldRefugeeDay
New South Wales
Australia for UNHCR World
Refugee Day Breakfast
To be launched by The Honourable JJ Spigelman AC
with special guests Mr Huy Truong, CEO, Jurlique,
Ms Sandra Sully, broadcaster and journalist, and Mr Ian Chappell,
Special Representative for Australia for UNHCR
Where: Westin Hotel, Sydney
When: 17 June 2005, 7.15am
Further details & bookings: 1800 361 288, www.australiaforunhcr.org.au/news
Launch of Amnesty International Australia's
The Impact of Indefinite Detention report
Keynote speakers: Dr Mary Crock, University of Sydney,
former Afghan refugee Salim Jafari, and AIA's Campaign Coordinator
Brett Solomon.
Where: Assembly Hall, University of Sydney Law School, 173-175 Phillip Street
When: 20 June, 6.30pm for 7pm
Further details: nswrefugeeteam@amnesty.org.au,
www.amnesty.org.au
For more Amnesty International Daybreak in Detention regional events click here.
TWO BROTHERS by Hannie Rayson, is a contemporary play starring Garry McDonald, Nicholas Eadie and directed by Simon Phillips. Garry McDonald will be dedicating their performance to World Refugee Day.
Where: Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House
When: Monday 20 th June, 6.30pm
Further details:STC Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 or Sydney Opera House box office: 02) 9250 7777 or www.sydneytheatre.com.au
Citizenship Ceremonies, for humanitarian programme entrants hosted by DIMIA and Migrant Resource Centres in Western Sydney.
When: 19-20 June
New Beginning: Refugee Information Forum,
topics covered include family services,
nutrition, health, employment, budgeting
and the legal system in 7 community languages.
An initiative of Fairfield Immigrant
Refugee Women's Network, proudly sponsored
by Centrelink.
Where: Anglican Hall, 42 Cumberland St,
Cabramatta, Sydney
When: 23 June, 9am to 2.30pm
Further details: 02 9755 0233 or hspps@anglicare.org.au
Wagga Wagga
Citizenship Ceremony for
recent humanitarian program entrants,
with speeches on World Refugee Day.
When:
23 June
Bellingen
A Youth Pavement Art Competition
will be held by the Bellingen Community
Arts Council and the Bellingen Rural
Australians for Refugees group.
Where: Footpath outside the Court House
in Church Street Bellingen
When: Saturday 18 June, 10.00am- 12:00noon
Further details: 02 6655 9256/ 026655
7327
Email: jennybcw@bigpond.com
Forster
The Great Lakes Rural Australians
for Refugees will host an event including:
David Francis (Social Worker from the
House of Welcome, a NSW Ecumenical Council
project) to talk about his work assisting
refugees settle into the Australian Community;
Middle Eastern dancing (Karen Gorton)
and songs performed by Forster's Company of Voices.
Where:
Forster/Tuncurry Golf Club, Strand Street, Forster
When: 20 June, 7.00 for 7.30 pm.
Further details: Call Marty on 02 6555 2442 or Noni 02 65547929
.
Albury
The Rural Australians for Refugees (RAR), Albury, will be
holding a candle-light vigil to coincide with late night
shopping. A dinner with a guest speaker will be held at the
Como Cafe in Dean St.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Square
When: 23rd June, 6 pm
Further details: Frank Johnson 02 60228888 or Penny Vine
02 60217300
Lismore
A celebration to acknowledge
the first year anniversary of Sudanese families' settlement
in Lismore. A Bundjalung elder and
the Lismore City Mayor will give certificates to families
in recognition of their first year of settlement in Lismore.
Representatives of local groups will share stories of the
achievements they have witnessed and a spokespeople from
the Sudanese community will say a few words.
Where: Lismore TAFE Campus room CG01, Conway St, Lismore.
When: 20th June, 10.00 - 11.30 am
Further Details: Shauna McIntyre 02 66250 458 (Community
Development Officer, Lismore City Council)
Victoria
Migrant Resource Centre, North West Region and South Central Region, Mercy Refugee Service, Centrelink, Foundation House and Mooney Valley are hosting a World Refugee Day Celebration. A
light lunch will be provided. Bookings are essential.
Where: Flemington Community Centre
25
Mt Alexander Road, Flemington
When: 20 June, 10.00am - 2.00pm
Further details: 03 83251800 or 03 92439749
Email: dwilson@mvcc.vic.gov.au or
sfeehan@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Citizenship Ceremony for recent arrivals from
the Humanitarian Program with special performances by an African dance band.
By invitation only.
Where: Western Bulldogs Football Club
When: 26 June
Tasmania
Citizenship Ceremony, hosted by DIMIA with premiere screening of a short film Courage developed by a local producer.
When: 20 June
South Australia
Migrant Resource Centre SA - World Refugee Day
Seminar on New and Emerging Communities 'Participation
in Cultural and Arts Development' Guest speakers include government and industry
experts as well as artists from new and emerging communities.
Where: Migrant Resource Centre of South Australia, 59 King
William Street, Adelaide
When: 20 June, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Further details: Jason Zaikos tel. 08 8217 9510
Email: jz.mrcsa@bigpond.net.au
Citizenship Ceremony
Lord Mayor to confer citizenship to Burundian and Liberian people recently arrived
under the Humanitarian Program.
Queensland
"Swoon in June" Concert - fundraiser for Refugee Claimants Support
Centre $16
Where: St Mary's Church cnr Peel & Merivale Sts South Brisbane
When: Friday 17 June, 7.30pm
Further details: 07 3391 0669 or joal@powerup.com.au
World Refugee Day Festival - performances,
food, fun, activities, speakers sponsored by the Queensland
Government.
Where: Captain Burke Park, Holman St Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
When: Sunday 19 June, 10am-4pm
Further details: 07 3391 4433
Time for Change Rally & March
Where: Starts at Trinity Lane/Stanlet St, Woolloogabba and ends at Burke Park,
Kangaroo Point
When: Sunday 19 June, 10am
Further details: 0409 877 528 www.rac-qld.org
Multicultural Development Association, humanitarian settlement service providers, will be conducting a special art workshop for children.
When:19 June
Citizenship Ceremony, hosted by Red Cross and DIMIA
When: 24 June
Amnesty International's Daybreak in Detention
Public Stalls and Mock Detention Centres
Where: Queen St Mall and Post Office Square
When: Monday 20 June, 9am-5pm
Further details: 07 3210 5200 or dcopeman@amnesty.org.au,
www.amnesty.org.au
Film Screening ANTHEM with
directors & photographic exhibition $10/$7
Where: Metro Arts Cinema & Verve Cafe, 109 Edward St
Brisbane
When: Saturday 25 June 3pm & 7pm screenings
Further details: 07 3002 7100 or www.rac-qld.org
UNAAQld 60th Anniversary Dinner marks
the signing of the UN Charter on 25 June 1945, $48/$45
Where: Greek Club 29 Edmonstone St, South Brisbane
When: Saturday 25 June, 6.30pm
Further details: unaabalmain@optusnet.com.au
Townsville
Picnic for refugee families assisted by Integrated Humanitarian Settlement Services in partnership with the Community Refugee Settlement Service volunteer support group.
Cairns
Centrecare in Cairns will organise an event to raise awareness about African children in Australia.
When: 16 June
Further details: Contact Hanz Spier 07 4041 7699
Northern Territory
A Celebration of Courage. Refugee
Community Celebration, including cultural entertainment,
sharing refugee stories, an African fashion parade, a citizenship
ceremony, and a picnic sponsored by the Melaleuca Refugee
Centre and DIMIA.
Where:
Water Gardens, Jingili, Darwin
When: 19 June, 2-4pm
Further details: Melaleuca Refugee Centre, tel. 08 8985 3311,
admin@@melaleuca.org.au or www.fasstt.org.au
Western Australia
A citizenship ceremony will be held for recent humanitarian
program entrants, with special guest speakers and cultural
performances hosted by DIMIA.
When: 20 June
New Zealand
Auckland
RMS Refugee Resettlement, Kings College, the Ministry of
Education and the New Zealand Immigration Service are jointly
hosting a celebration at Kings College. The programme includes refugee stories and cultural entertainment and a speech by the Director of the Office of Ethnic Affairs. Auckland
University of Technology Computer graphic design students
have prepared postcard artwork that will be on display.
Where: Kings College, Otahuhu
When: 20 June
Further details: mailto: rms-mangere@rms.org.nz
Wellington
Wellington's Multicultural Services Centre is a partnership of agencies providing services for refugees and migrants. It will launch its expanded partnership and premises for World Refugee Day, including an official opening, speeches from refugee and migrant representatives, the Minister of Immigration and the Mayor of Wellington. There'll also be music, cultural performances and an opportunity to look at the work the Centre's partners are doing.
Where: Multicultural Services Centre, Taranaki St,
Wellington
When: 20 June
Further details: mailto: secretariat@rms.org.nz
Worldwide events
To find out more about previous World Refugee Day events
around the world, visit our head quarters WRD site click here
Email us your plans for WRD at aulcapi@unhcr.ch
If you would like to return to view our other World Refugee
Day (WRD) pages please select from the following list:
WRD page click here
WRD Portraits of Courage click here
WRD Schools page click here
WRD campaign material click here
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