Western Australians will come together to celebrate #WhatBringsUsTogether this Welcoming Week! With community lunches, community refugee sponsorship information sessions and gatherings around food, music and art, there’s something for everyone this Welcoming Week!
Intercultural Kommuniti Café Social; Tuesday 10th September, Clarkson Library
Intercultural Kommuniti Café is a place where people come to get to know their neighbours, and their neighbours, neighbours. They share stories, build relationships and support each other. The café is a model for social enterprise that is focused on creating connectedness and having a positive impact on and in the local community. Join the Welcoming Week Intercultural Kommuniti Cafe here
Journeys to Mandurah: Friday 13th September, The Mez Art Gallery (Mandurah Performing Arts Centre)
Mandurah’s diverse community takes centre stage at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre. In this engaging exhibition, twelve community members from around the world share their stories of moving to Mandurah in this touching exhibition. This exhibition presents their recorded stories, alongside photographs and a special item, weaving a visual and auditory tapestry of the different journeys people take make their home in Mandurah. Check out the exhibition here
Welcoming at the Local Level; Monday 16th September, Hillview Intercultural Centre
Local Governments are on the frontline of welcoming newcomers to their community. They play an important role in connecting newcomers to information and supports, as well as building connected, inclusive and harmonious communities where everyone belongs. To celebrate Welcoming Week 2024, this forum will shine a spotlight on resources and programs that can support local governments to embrace their role in building welcome locally. Register your spot here
Long Table Lunch; Friday 20 September, Bull Creek Community Centre
The City of Melville and City of Cockburn would like to celebrate Welcoming Week by bringing communities together to share their culture and learn about other cultures. Bring along a plate of food that makes you feel like home! Find out more here
World Music Café; Friday 20th September, Peel Thunder Football Club
World Music Café is an amazing ‘dinner & show’ concert experience featuring quality culturally diverse musicians with a sumptuous banquet of international cuisine.
Featuring upbeat Parisian swing classics with Eastern flavour from Sino Swing, original music by respected Bindjareb elder George Walley, and high-energy, contemporary South African band Mahali. With the addition of a brilliant banquet from Swell Fine Food Catering, this will be a night to remember!
Find out more here
Celebrate Welcoming Week with Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia: 13-22 September, event locations throughout the Greater Perth region
The Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia team is coming to Perth for a series of community events and celebrations as part of Welcoming Week 2024. Events are happening across the Greater Perth region in partnership with generous local organisations and community champions. These events will serve as a vibrant platform to celebrate and promote the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program.
During Welcoming Week, we will highlight the remarkable achievements of groups who have warmly welcomed refugees through CRISP. This celebration is not just a reflection of past successes but also a call to action, aiming to mobilise new groups to join this transformative movement. This special week provides an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the spirit of inclusivity and the profound positive impact of community-led support for refugees in Western Australia. By bringing together diverse communities, we will demonstrate the strength of unity and the shared commitment to creating a welcoming Australia for all.
Find a CRSA Welcoming Week event near you here
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