World Refugee Day 2006 Events
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World Refugee Day activities
Australia
Canberra
Launch
of the World Refugee Flags by the Chief Minister.
The ACT government will fly World Refugee Day flags
in the parliamentary zone to mark World Refugee Day.
Where: Commonwealth Bridge, Kings
Avenue and Russell Circle, ACT.
When: 14-21 June 2006
Further details: Tel-6207 6014
Lighting in blue of the Captain Cook Jet on Lake Burley Griffin and other key Canberra icons.
The National Capital Authority will light the National
Carillon to coincide with the lighting of the Jet d'eau in
Geneva, Switzerland. Other key public buildings will
also be lit blue.
Where: The National Carillon on Aspen Island, the
National Art Gallery, Questacon, the National Archives
and the National Library, Old Parliament House, Canberra.
When: 16-20 June, 5.00pm- 8.00pm.
Citizenship Ceremony
Immigration Minister Senator Amanda Vanstone will host a citizenship ceremony for refugees. The event will be attended by refugees, embassies, national refugee advocacy groups and community organisations. This event will coincide with other citizenship ceremonies around the country to coincide with WRD.
Where: Parliament House
When: 20 June 2006
Further details: Invitation only.
World Refugee Day poster, photographic and information display
The ACT Refugee Resettlement Committee
will be hosting a WRD event at St John the Apostle Parish.
Visitors will be able to sign the 'Welcome Book'.
Where: Foyer, St John the Apostle Church, Blackham Street,
Holt, ACT.
When: 17 and 18 June, 5.00pm- 7.00pm.
Further details: 6254 3236
www.stjohnkippax.org.au
Public Forum on World Refugee Day
The ACT Refugee Resettlement Committee will be
holding a public forum on WRD with guest speakers including
former refugees.
Where:St John's Community Hall, cnr Blackham & Chave
Streets
When: 19 June, 7.30pm.
Further details: 6254 3236
www.stjohnkippax.org.au
Austcare Reception to mark World Refugee Day- their
Excellencies the Governor-General and Mrs Jeffery will
be hosting the event.
Where: Government House, Canberra
When:20 June 2006
Further details:Invitation only.
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Sydney,
NSW
Australia
for UNHCR World Refugee Day Breakfast
Mr Garry Linnell, Editor-in-Chief of the Bulletin, will
be Master of Ceremonies and guest speakers include: Australia
for UNHCR patron the Hon Tim Fischer AC; Special Representative
of Australia for UNHCR Mr Ian Chappell; and former refugee
Ibasi Ohinde.
Where: Westin Hotel, Sydney.
When: 16 June 2006, 7.15am
Further details and bookings: 02 9262 5377
www.australiaforunhcr.org.au
WRD Launch at the Baulkham Hills Parramatta Migrant Resource Centre-
program includes background of Australian African refugees,
'loneliness narratives' -Somali experiences and images
of Sudan.
Where:15 Hunter Street, Parramatta
When: 20 June, 10.30 am
Further details: 02 9687 9901
World Refugee Day rally organised by Refugee Action Coalition.
Where:Hyde Park North (above Museum Railway Station)
When:25 June 2006, midday
Further details: www.racnsw.net
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Lismore,
NSW
Lismore City Council, Sanctuary Northern Rivers, Lismore
Neighbourhood Centres Community Services Settlement Scheme
and Lismores Multicultural Group, International Rainbow Club invite
all to join them for entertainment including Sudanese
dancing and lunch to celebrate World Refugee Day.
Where: Red Dove Centre (upstairs) 80 Keen Street, Lismore.
When: 20 June, 11.00-1.00pm.
Further details: Gold coin donation. Money raised
will be sent to children in Kakuma Refugee camp.
RSVP- 66250 500 by Friday, 16 June. Open to everyone.
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Melbourne, Victoria
The
Victorian Department of Justice is holding
a lunch forum to mark World Refugee Day at the Immigration
Museum. The event will be hosted by the Parliamentary
Secretary for Justice, Ms Jenny Mikakos MP and to explore
this years theme of 'hope', a panel of newly arrived
refugees will participate in a discussion of the experiences
and challenges of settling into a new country.
Where: 400 Flinders Street Melbourne
When: 20 June, 12.00-2.00pm
Further details:Invitation only. Kate.ritchie@justice.vic.gov.au
or 03 8662 1719
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Brisbane, QLD
World
Refugee Day-Northwest Interagency Event-Learn More About Refugees
Help Picabeen Community Association support Brisbane's
North West Refugee Community with guest speakers from
Centrelink, the Multicultural Development Association
the Sudanese and Liberian Community. The meeting
will be followed by lunch prepared by the Eritrean Australian
Women and Families Support Network.
Where: Picabeen Community Centre, 22 Hoben St
Mitchelton
When:14 June, 10.00am-12.00noon
Further details and bookings:
Bookings are essential (07) 33542555 or email info@picabeen.org.au
Swoon in June Concert- fundraiser
for Refugee Claimants Support Centre.
Where:St mary's Church, cnr Peel & Merivale
Streets Brisbane
When: 16 June 7.00pm
Further details: Cost $18.50, call 33920669
Fun, food festivities-African dancing, soccer, drumming
workshops, bands and choirs, displays.
Where:Marymac Hall, Ipswich Rd, Annerley
When:17 June, 12.00-5.00pm
Further details:0433 230 673, no cost free.
Lord Mayors Refugee Welcome Ceremony
Where:City Hall Host Campbell Newman Launch
When:
20 June, 10.15am
Citizenship Ceremony- Hosted by Brisbane Multicultural
Arts Council "Yungaba"
Where:120 Main Street Kangaroo Point
When: 20 June, 1.30pm
Further details: 3391 4433
Exhibition to commemorate World Refugee Day
Where: Queensland College of Art, 226 Grey Street
South Bank
When: 23 June- 12 July, 6.30-7.30
Further details:RSVP essential for attending the opening,
email: wrd2006@justrightsqld.org
More information: 0419 655 383
Candle light Vigil
Where:QPAC Cultural Forecourt South Bank
When:23 June, 5pm.
Further details: wrd2006@justrightsqld.org or 0410 551
354
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Adelaide, SA
The African
Communities Council of South Australia Family Fun day
to celebrate World Refugee Day
Where:South park, South Terrace, Adelaide
When:24 June 2006, 12.00-3.30pm
Further Details:RSVP on 8217 9520 or to admin@accsa.com.au
by 21 June 2006
Mount Gambier, SA
Rural Australians for Refugees are
marking WRD with a public event held in the City Square. Activities
include music, guest speakers, candles and posters. All
Welcome.
Where: Old Town Hall, Commercial St East
When: 17 June, 10.30am
Further details: emailpoconnox@bigpond.com
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Perth,
WA
Murdock
University World Refugee Day lunch supported by donations
from Lenard's Chicken, Tony Ales Fresh Fruit and Veg
Market, Bakers Delight, Market City Meat Retailers,
Coles and Woolworths supermarkets.
Where:Murdock University, South Street, Murdock
When:20 June, 12-2.00pm.
Further details:equity@murdock.edu.au, tel: 9360 6084
Darwin, WA
Join World
Refugee Day celebrations at the Water Gardens Jingili for
stories, drawings, cultural entertainment, citizenship
ceremony, music and more. It starts with a colourful
walk from Melaleuca Refugee Centre at 12.00 noon.
Where:Melaleuca Refugee Centre
When:18 June 2006, 1.00-3.00pm.
Further Details:Melaleuca Refugee Centre, tel: 8985 3311
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New Zealand
Petone Settlers' Museum, Changemakers Refugee Forum and the RMS Refugee Resettlement will host an afternoon of celebration for WRD including food, entertainment and activities for the kids.
Where: Petone Settlers Museum Offices in Britannia Street, Petone, Wellington
When: 20 June, 2.30pm
Further details: Free entry and every one welcome.
Tel: (04) 568 8373
www.petonesettlers.org.nz
'Walk with Me" exhibition
Petone Settlers Museum will be launching an exhibition 'Walk with Me' the refugee experience in New Zealand.
Where: Petone Settlers Museum, The Esplanade, Petone.
When: 20 June (opening invitation only)
The exhibition will be open to the public from 21 June, Tuesdays-Fridays 12.00-4.00pm, weekends and public holidays 1.00pm-5.00pm.
Further details: Tel: (04) 568 8373
www.petonesettlers.org.nz
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