BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Welcoming Australia - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Welcoming Australia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://welcoming.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Welcoming Australia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Australia/Adelaide BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1030 TZOFFSETTO:+0930 TZNAME:ACST DTSTART:20240406T163000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0930 TZOFFSETTO:+1030 TZNAME:ACDT DTSTART:20241005T163000 END:DAYLIGHT TZID:Australia/Perth BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:AWST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Asia/Hong_Kong BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:HKT DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241022T163000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T042602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T034424Z UID:10000031-1729589400-1729614600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Welcoming Universities Summit DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Universities is very excited to present the first Welcoming Universities Summit in October 2024 at UTS Ultimo Campus. This special event is a chance to bring together representatives from Welcoming Universities member institutions across the country\, as well as connections from other universities and higher education providers\, and other individuals and organisations which intersect with this space. \nThe theme for this year’s summit is: From Small Beginnings – building welcoming in Australian universities.  \nThe keynote speaker for the inaugural event is Associate Professor Kathomi Gatwiri and the day will continue with an insightful panel discussion about the welcoming and inclusion work happening on the ground within Australian universities\, and in the afternoon the group will come together for round table discussions and workshop sessions exploring different approaches and ideas to build welcoming\, inclusion and belonging within Australian universities. \nWe will have delicious catering from Plate It Forward\, and lots of opportunities for conversation and the creation of connections throughout the day. \nPlaces are strictly limited (50 people maximum)\, for this curated\, intimate summit. \nSummit Details \nTuesday 22 October\, 2024\, 9:30am til 4:30pm \nUTS Tower\, Building 1\, Level 22\, Room 10 15 Broadway\, Ultimo NSW 2007. \nConference theme: From Small Beginnings – building welcoming in Australian universities. \nKeynote Address: Associate Professor Kathomi Gatwiri \nPanel Discussion: Actively Welcoming: projects\, programs and initiatives to create belonging. \nPresentation: ‘International Students Experience Studying at Australian Universities’ – brief outline of findings by Olga Cherniak and Cate Gilpin; followed by launch of Welcoming Universities International Student Support Resource Kit. \nRoundtable Discussions: Topics to be confirmed. \n\nAssociate Professor Kathomi Gatwiri is an ARC DECRA Fellow at the Centre for Children & Young People (CCYP)\, in the Faculty of Health at Southern Cross University. She is the president of the peak body Australian Women & Gender studies Association (AWGSA) and a practising psychotherapist. Kathomi is one of Australia’s leading Afro-diasporic scholars whose award-winning interdisciplinary research investigates the intersecting topics of racial trauma\, belonging\, blackness\, and migranthood. \nShe has published over 100 traditional and non-traditional research outputs\, including the books African Womanhood and Incontinent Bodies and Afrodiasporic identities in Australia. As a community leader\, she is the Founder and Director of Healing Together\, a service that provides accessible\, culturally sensitive therapeutic support for people impacted by racial trauma. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-universities-summit/ LOCATION:UTS\, UTS Tower\, Building 1\, Level 22\, Room 10 15 Broadway\, Ultimo NSW 2007\, 61 Broadway\,\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WU-Summit-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Australia":MAILTO:welcome@welcoming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20241006T120000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20241006T140000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240911T030843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T030853Z UID:10000064-1728216000-1728223200@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Re-Imagining Home DESCRIPTION:Re-Imagining Home; a free Welcoming Week event \nWhat makes you feel at home? \nHow are you making others feel welcome in Australia? \nJoin Communicare and Ubuntu Vista for a Welcoming Week event at the beautiful Harmony Fields Sportground\, filled with fun family-friendly activities\, good food and great conversations. \n\nKids Activities\nFace Painting\nFree Lunch\nGood Conversations\n\nDATE: Sunday\, 6 October 2024\nTIME: 12pm – 2pm\nPLACE: Harmony Fields Sportsground\, Maddington URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/re-imagining-home/ LOCATION:Harmony Fields Sportsground\, Maddington Road\, Maddington\, Western Australia\, 6109\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Re_Imagining-Home.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241003T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241003T113000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20241001T044808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T044808Z UID:10000073-1727947800-1727955000@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:St Brendan's Community Hub Welcome Morning DESCRIPTION:Join us for the St Brendan’s Community Hub Welcome Morning for a celebration of Welcoming\nWeek and Children’s Week 2024! \nThursday 3 October\, 2024\n9:30am til 11:30am\nSt Brendan’s Moorooka\, 27 Hawtree Street\, Moorooka 4105 \nPlease bring a plate of food to share. \nThis will be a morning of: \n\nSongs and Stories with The Gilpins\nCraft activities for the kids\nOpportunities to connect and learn and delicious shared food.\nTo confirm your attendance\, or ask any questions\, please call or text Elizabeth and Menal on 0448565138 or 32752081\nALL WELCOME! URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/8437/ LOCATION:St Brendan’s Moorooka\, 27 Hawtree Street\, Moorooka\, Queensland\, 4105\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_2016.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Australia":MAILTO:welcome@welcoming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240929T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240929T140000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240826T023106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T054134Z UID:10000032-1727618400-1727618400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:A Welcoming Week birthday & very overdue house-warming gathering DESCRIPTION:Welcoming Week (www.welcomingweek.org.au) ends on September 22nd this year\, the day before my birthday and 18 odd months after I bought my home and so what better reason to finally kick my butt into gear and host a very belated housewarming shindig?! \nCome over and spend a Sunday afternoon amongst the Kate-pink bougainvilleas outside and imagine-a-rainbow-threw-up-all-of-its-colour decor inside. \nI’ll provide some snacks and drinks\, bring some along too if you remember and/or feel like it. \nThis year’s Welcoming Week theme is #WhatBringsUsTogether – food\, drinks\, good friends (you all!)\, a shared belief in creating beauty and hope in this world\, all seem pretty fab excuses to bring us together! \nNo presents – just your presence is ALLL I want 🩷🩷🩷🩷 \nKids + partners + cute pups welcome! URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/a-welcoming-week-birthday-very-overdue-house-warming-gathering/ LOCATION:private event\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_0909.png ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Australia":MAILTO:welcome@welcoming.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240928T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240928T193000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240911T030406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T053824Z UID:10000063-1727544600-1727551800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Stories from the Kitchen DESCRIPTION:Bring a plate of food and stories from your culture to share at our upcoming community dinner. We also encourage our guests to wear clothes from their culture to our dinners. \nStories from the Kitchen will be giving the floor to a different community member each time we meet! We want to highlight the beauty and the personal experiences of our local cultures. If you would like the opportunity to highlight your culture at future dinners\, we’d love to hear from you! We can’t wait to see you at Stories from the Kitchen. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/stories-from-the-kitchen/ LOCATION:Woodridge State High School\, 323 Wembley Rd\, Woodridge\, Queensland\, 4114\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hero-stories-from-the-kitchen.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240922T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240922T193000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240902T040009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T222529Z UID:10000044-1727028000-1727033400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Cultural Cook up with Refugees DESCRIPTION:Cultural Cook Up with Refugees is a series of cooking classes at Great Nature Vegetarian Snacks and Grocery at Christie’s Beach\, South Australia. \nCome along and see a refugee demonstrate how to make a dish from their own culture and try the dish at the end of the class! Find out more about their life and story and walk a mile in their shoes at the same time. \nThe event is held from 6.00pm on Sunday 22nd September 2024. \nAll tickets are free. Limited tickets are available so make sure to book your tickets as soon as possible. There are a limited number of tickets available to order per session per person. \nThe event is being put on by Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9)\, a 100% volunteer run refugee support group and supported by the City of Onkaparinga – and this event will also be part of Welcoming Week 2024. \nVisit our website at www.cofa.org.au URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/cultural-cook-up-with-refugees/ LOCATION:Great Nature Vegetarian Snacks and Grocery\, 3/48 Beach Rd\, Christies Beach SA 5165\, Christie's Beach\, South Australia\, 5165\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/nadine-primeau-bLkT8wGV0I-unsplash-min-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9)":MAILTO:nathan.rogers79@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240922T130000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240827T052805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T004108Z UID:10000033-1727002800-1727010000@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Baha'i House of Worship Welcoming Week event DESCRIPTION:The Australian Baha’i Community would like to invite you to a special Welcoming Week event will featuring a multi-faith service focused on the theme of migration and belonging. \nAs the movement of populations worldwide grows\, countries are being challenged to rise to higher levels of social cohesion\, inclusion and belonging\, while also learning to harmonize greater levels of diversity. In Australia this growing diversity has helped to enrich our society and opened the opportunity to further explore fundamental questions about who we are as a country\, what it means to be Australian and how we can foster increasing levels of harmony amongst diverse groups of peoples and cultures that compose our society. \nThis multi-faith service hopes to highlight some of the principles and values enshrined in the world great religious traditions which can help guide Australia as it learns to strengthen its relationship with those newly arrived\, enhancing a sense of belonging and fostering welcoming\, inclusive communities where all can flourish.    \nThe service starts at 11 am in the Baha’i House of Worship and runs for 40 minutes. It includes readings from the Baha’i writings and the scriptures of other major religions\, read without commentary by members of the community – men and women\, adults and children. The readings are accompanied by a cappella music. Light refreshments will be provided in the Picnic Area after the service. \nAfter the service there will be a short presentation at 12 pm in the Information Centre by Koorosh Rouhani\, a refugee from Iran who will speak to his experience. This will be followed by an open discussion on the topics of inclusion and belonging. \n\nMore about Baha’i House of Worship: \nA public devotional service is held every Sunday at 11am. The service runs for 40 minutes and includes readings from the Baha’i writings and the scriptures of other major religions. These are read without commentary and interspaced by a cappella music. Each service is focused on a specific theme\, such as education\, community life\, children\, youth\, family\, unity and diversity\, to name a few. \n\nSpecial services are also held to commemorate Baha’i Holy Days and other important events such as International Women’s Day\, International Day of Peace and Human Rights Day. These services are usually followed by a short talk and discussion in the Information Centre. \n\nThere is no sermon or collection at the Baha’i House of Worship. \n\nFind out more about the Baha’i Faith in Australia and the Baha’i House of Worship at https://bahai.org.au/ \n\nFind out more about the Australian Baha’i Community’s engagement with social cohesion in Australia at https://www.oea.bahai.org.au/ and https://www.oea.bahai.org.au/inclusive-narrative-project URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/bahai-house-of-worship-welcoming-week-event/ LOCATION:Baha’i House of Worship\, 173 Mona Vale Road\, Ingleside\, New South Wales\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/361673_2716a2f90d094f68ac75bcfd6fc69222mv2_d_5456_2256_s_2-scaled.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Baha'i Community":MAILTO:roya.shahgholi@bahai.org.au or templedirector@bahai.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240922T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240922T113000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240916T015940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T020000Z UID:10000070-1727001000-1727004600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:City of Port Adelaide Enfield Libraries host Welcoming Week Storytimes \n10.30am Sunday 22 September – Parks Library \n\n\nA Welcoming Week Storytime session focusing on creating a culture of welcome. Join in with others to enjoy stories\, songs\, nursery rhymes\, craft activities and more!  Suitable for ages 2-5. \n\n\nBookings not required URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/family-storytime-5/ LOCATION:Parks’ Library\, 46 Trafford St\, Angle Park\, South Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-12.52.18 pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240921T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240921T223000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240704T061829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T032612Z UID:10000002-1726932600-1726957800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:MOSAIC Adelaide 2024 DESCRIPTION:South Australia’s Largest Youth-Led Intercultural Festival is BACK! \n🎆🇿🇦🇺🇬🎉🇮🇪🇨🇺🇱🇧💃🏽🇰🇿🇧🇹🇧🇳🥟🇵🇷🇪🇸🎇 \nDue to popular demand with 2017\, 2018\, 2019\, 2021 and 2023 being sell-out events\, our 6th flagship event MOSAIC Adelaide 2024 is already set to be even bigger and better.\nCheck out what to expect here from ‘MOSAIC Adelaide 2023’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WtPTcewz5Q \nWHEN: Saturday\, September 21st\, 2024\nEVENT TIMINGS:\n3:30pm – 4:30pm = Doors Open\n4:30pm – 9:00pm = MOSAIC Adelaide 2024\n9:00pm – 10:30pm = MOSAIC Afterparty + DJ\nWHERE: Dom Polski Centre\, 230 Angas St\, Adelaide SA 5000\nCONTACT: Lenard Sciancalepore | 0402 018 809 | contact@mosaicadelaide.org \nTICKETS:\nGeneral Admission – $50\nStudent (15+) – $40 (Student ID required)\nChild (5 – 14) – $25\nChild (4 and under) – FREE\nPay-It-Forward – Sponsor a ticket for a young person in need\, or someone who cannot afford to attend! We will then allocate the ticket to a deserving youngster in our network.\nhttps://events.humanitix.com/mosaic-adelaide-2024 \nWHAT’S INCLUDED IN MY TICKET?\n🎟 3 servings of delicious food with your event passport\,\n🎉 7 hours of nonstop entertainment\, performances\, and activities including access to the MOSAIC Afterparty ft. DJ Señorita\,\n👗 Competition entry to win amazing prizes for the best dressed (x2)\,\n🤝 A donation to MOSAIC & UN Youth SA\,\n🪙 Access to the MOSAIC Bazaar – a vibrant multicultural market on the top floor of the venue\,\n🎎 the return of the Intercultural Fashion show\,\n🔥 PLUS a rich and spicy experience you won’t want to miss! \nABOUT… \nAdelaide is a thriving city with a rich diversity of cultural\, ethnic\, linguistic and religious backgrounds. \nMOSAIC Adelaide Inc. aims to celebrate unity in diversity with an annual charity event\, ‘MOSAIC Adelaide 2024’\, bringing together hundreds of members of Adelaide’s multicultural community: a colourful celebration of interculturalism featuring performances\, food\, fashion\, language\, customs\, games\, dance\, and music.\nThis year we will also be launching the ‘MOSAIC Bazaar’ for the very first time – a multicultural market within the event itself as well as the ‘MOSAIC Afterparty’ featuring a DJ set from 9pm – 10:30pm. \nThis festival will be doubling as a fundraiser in which we will be supporting the not-for-profit youth organisation ‘UN Youth South Australia’ to empower young people in South Australia. \nMEET THE ORGANISERS…\nMOSAIC Adelaide Inc. is an intercultural community organisation dedicated to peace\, belonging and inclusion in South Australia whilst making a tangible impact in the lives of others. We build global citizens\, and bring communities together through events\, performances\, food\, music\, dance\, and celebration of humanity. \nEstablished in 2017 as ‘Cultural Night’\, a multicultural fundraising event of the Adelaide University Rotaract Club\, MOSAIC Adelaide Inc. has grown to new heights in order to have more impact\, and make a larger difference in the lives of others. Our event partner is the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!\nGOLD SPONSORS:\n🌟 Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia\n🌟 Department of Health and Aged Care\n🌟 Carers SA\n🌟 Rotary Club of Unley\n🌟 Rotary Club of Henley Beach \nSILVER SPONSORS:\n🌟 Adelaide Fringe\n🌟 StudyAdelaide\n🌟 AUCTUS Training and Education\n🌟 Polaron Language Services\n🌟 Mani Physiotherapy\n🌟 Alliance College\n🌟 Rotary Club of Adelaide \nWANT TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?\nJoin us! Find more info about becoming a Friend of MOSAIC here: https://drive.google.com/file/u/1/d/1rEkSct2X42ia4V8CORdcAbILNB3KJefO/view?usp=sharing \n———————————————————————————– \nClick ‘Going’ on the 2024 Facebook event page to be the first to hear of opportunities and competitions. \nDisclaimer #1: This event is centred around peace and harmony. As such\, any forms of political\, religious\, or ethnic tensions\, intolerance or discrimination will not be tolerated. Cultural appropriation is strongly discouraged.\nLet’s all come together and celebrate our shared humanity! \nDisclaimer #2: All attendees that are not accounted for within the first 1hr 15mins of the event (4:30pm – 5:45pm) will be considered as absent from the event and their RSVP will be allocated to paying guests at the door from 5:45pm onwards. This is subject to the capacity of the venue and attendees who have not been checked-in. \nDisclaimer #3: By attending this event you provide your consent to photography and videography which may be used at a later time for promotional purposes of MOSAIC Adelaide. \nFOLLOW US ON:\nLinktree: https://linktr.ee/mosaicadelaide\nFacebook: facebook.com/MOSAICAdelaide\nInstagram: instagram.com/MOSAICAdelaide\nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mosaic-adelaide \n🎇🇮🇹🇯🇵🎉🇳🇵🇸🇩🇮🇳💞🇬🇷🇲🇿🇰🇷 🎊🇱🇰🇰🇪 URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/mosaic-adelaide-2024/ LOCATION:Dom Polski Centre\, 230 Angas Street\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-09-11-at-12.55.29 pm.png ORGANIZER;CN="MOSAIC Adelaide 2024":MAILTO:contact@mosaicadelaide.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T160000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240909T094512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T005700Z UID:10000061-1726927200-1726934400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Clothes Swap for Refugees DESCRIPTION:Event: Clothes Swap for Refugees\n\nDescription: Have fun updating your wardrobe at this environmentally friendly event and support refugees at the same time. Women’s clothing sizes 8 – 14. Bring good quality clothing to swap. No shoes please. $5 donation to Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9) www.cofa.org.au\nFood/drinks available for purchase.\nAn event being put on with Circle of Friends Australia Inc. (Circle 9) and the Bridgewater Uniting Community.\nA first time activity with the aim to rotate the clothes swaps location wise and also hold them in refugee communities.\n\nDate/time: Saturday 21st September 2024\nVenue: The Oak\, 409 Old Mount Barker Rd\, Bridgewater\, South Australia\nOrganiser: Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9)\nCost: $5.00\, U18 free. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/clothes-swap-for-refugees/ LOCATION:The Oak\, 409 Old Mount Barker Rd\,\, Bridgewater\, South Australia\, 5155\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Clothes_swap_image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9)":MAILTO:nathan.rogers79@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240921T150000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240827T055904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T060802Z UID:10000040-1726909200-1726930800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Living Smart Festival DESCRIPTION:Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People\, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events\, with a mission to encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices. \nThe 2024 event will see a one-day festival held on Saturday 21 September 2024. \nA free day of workshops\, demonstrations\, market stalls and presentations by some of Australia’s most prominent and innovative personalities in the field of sustainability\, headlined by Steph De Sousa from MasterChef\, Gina Chick from Alone Australia and Paul West from River Cottage Australia. A multicultural zone invites workshops\, music and food celebrating cultural diversity in our city across multiple stages\, with underlying themes of sustainability and conservation. Let’s think global\, act local. \nThe event will also showcase sustainable market stalls\, local community organisations\, live music\, roving performers and free kids’ activities. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/living-smart-festival/ LOCATION:Speers Point Park\, Park Road\, Speers Point\, N\, 2284\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/27230-living-smart-festival-2021-web-banner_1920x691.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240920T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240920T220000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240801T052806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T062850Z UID:10000008-1726858800-1726869600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:WORLD MUSIC CAFÉ DESCRIPTION:Connect with global cultures at the amazing World Music Café ‘dinner & show’ concert event\nAbout the Event\nWorld Music Café is an amazing ‘dinner & show’ concert experience featuring quality culturally diverse musicians with a sumptuous banquet of international cuisine. \nOur exceptional Mandurah Arts Festival offering showcases three incredible musical talents: \n\nSino Swing\, gypsy-jazz swing band playing upbeat Parisian swing classics with a delicious Eastern flavour on erhu\, violin\, fingerpicked guitar\, and double bass\,\nGeorge Walley\, Bindjareb elder and respected musician\, performs his beautiful original songs with ancient Indigenous soul\,\nMahali\, exciting new South African band fronted by the incredible Mahali Selepe from Leshoto\, with a high energy repertoire celebrating the best of contemporary South African music.\n\nThe brilliant banquet includes a sumptuous ‘supper club’ style meal curated by Swell Fine Food catering. \nWorld Music Café has been playing to sold-out audiences across Perth for five years and brings its multicultural magic to Mandurah for the very first time this Mandurah Arts Festival! \n\nLocation – Platinum Room\, Peel Thunder Football Club \nDate – Friday\, 20 September 2024 \nTime – 7pm-10.30pm (doors open at 6.45pm) \nTickets – BOOK NOW\nGeneral Admission – $50 (catering included)\nTable of 8 – $360 (catering included) \nAccessibility – wheelchair accessible\, ACROD parking\, accessible toilet \nAcknowledgements – this event is presented by Kaleidoscope Multicultural Arts Management (KMAM) URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/world-music-cafe/ LOCATION:Peel Thunder Football Club\, 11 Dower St\, Mandurah\, WA\, 6210\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/WMC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Mandurah":MAILTO:ana.doriabuchan@mandurah.wa.gov.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T190000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240827T055306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T060354Z UID:10000038-1726853400-1726858800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Community Refugee Sponsorship Information Night with WACMRO DESCRIPTION:In honour of Welcoming Week\, Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia together with the WA Catholic Migrant and Refugee Office (WACMRO) invite you to an inspiring and informative community event. \n\nJoin us to learn about the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program\, celebrate the transformative impact of community refugee sponsorship and find out how you can take an active and meaningful role in the settlement of refugees and the creation of more welcoming and inclusive communities.\n\nWhen: Friday\, 20 September\, 7-8.30PM\nWhere: St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre\, Victoria Square\, Perth\nRefreshments will be provided. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/community-refugee-sponsorship-information-night-with-wacmro/ LOCATION:St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Centre\, Victoria Square\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-12.33.53 pm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA)":MAILTO:blaise.itabelo@refugeesponsorship.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T193000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240906T023516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T024159Z UID:10000050-1726849800-1726860600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Logan/Yarrabilba - Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Night Market DESCRIPTION:This Welcoming Week\, Allies in Colour//Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership//CARM Board List are doing a national tour\, holding multicultural networking events to strengthen our democracy by fostering intercultural bonds and to encourage our communities to become more politically engaged in Australian politics. \nAfter our successful events last year in various cities\, we are now coming to Logan\, QLD in 2024\, for the very first time! \nWe have confirmed attendance from local community members\, and we are also expecting attendance from prominent leaders from multicultural and entrepreneurial organisations so RSVP asap for this unique event! \nPlease note: Allies in Colour will be making a special announcement on that day and so don’t miss out! \nLinks to other events in the tour: \n\nGold Coast – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 13\nIpswich – Allies in Colour Multicultural Brunch Networking Event – September 14\nBrisbane – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 19\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Brekky – September 20\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Lunch – September 20\n\nAbout the organisers: \nAllies in Colour is the National\, Independent\, Peak Body for Multicultural people\, with a focus on advocating for culturally and racially marginalised Australians. \nThe Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership is an organisation dedicated to increasing meaningful representation of multicultural diversity in public office. \nCARM Board List is an organisation focused on improving cultural diversity on boards and advisory committees/panels URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/logan-yarrabilba-allies-in-colour-multicultural-networking-night-market/ LOCATION:Yarrabilbla Mingle Markets\, Darlington Drive\, Yarrabilba\, Queensland\, 4207\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240920T163000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240920T180000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T035129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T223849Z UID:10000028-1726849800-1726855200@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Youth Night @ the Lights DESCRIPTION:Come hang out in a safe and welcoming space and be part of a cool\, growing community! Make new friends\, join in on fun activities and try new experiences within our Youth Group! Celebrate Welcoming Week with games\, craft and fun activities showcasing ‘What Brings us Together’. \n\n\nBookings not required.  URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/youth-night-the-lights/ LOCATION:The Lights Community & Sports Centre\, 244-270 East Parkway\, Lightsview\, South Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/271566907_331275225669800_6599383967757871721_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T163000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240909T084134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T084553Z UID:10000059-1726844400-1726849800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Welcoming Week School Holidays Program - Nature Bracelets DESCRIPTION:Lets celebrate Welcoming Week\, with some Australian crafts! \nOn Friday\, we go on a hunt for some leaves and flowers to make a bracelet. \n3:00 pm at Mount Isa City Library \nPlease note that: \n\nBookings required through Eventbrite\nActivities are for children 6 + years old\nA confirmation email will be sent automatically\nSpaces are limited\, but a waiting list will be available once the spaces are filled URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-school-holidays-program-nature-bracelets/ LOCATION:Mount Isa City Library\, 23 West Street\, Miles End\, Queensland\, 4825\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/School_hols_week_1-MT-ISA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T140000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240906T022623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T024238Z UID:10000049-1726833600-1726840800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Lunch - Logan DESCRIPTION:This Welcoming Week\, Allies in Colour//Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership//CARM Board List are doing a national tour\, holding multicultural networking events to strengthen our democracy by fostering intercultural bonds and to encourage our communities to become more politically engaged in Australian politics. \nAfter our successful events last year in various cities\, we are now coming to Logan\, QLD in 2024\, for the very first time! \nWe have confirmed attendance from local community members\, and we are also expecting attendance from prominent leaders from multicultural and entrepreneurial organisations so RSVP asap for this unique event! \nPlease note: Allies in Colour will be making a special announcement on that day and so don’t miss out! \nLinks to other events in the tour: \n\nGold Coast – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 13\nIpswich – Allies in Colour Multicultural Brunch Networking Event – September 14\nBrisbane – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 19\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Brekky – September 20\nLogan/Yarrabilba – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Night Market – September 20\n\nAbout the organisers: \nAllies in Colour is the National\, Independent\, Peak Body for Multicultural people\, with a focus on advocating for culturally and racially marginalised Australians. \nThe Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership is an organisation dedicated to increasing meaningful representation of multicultural diversity in public office. \nCARM Board List is an organisation focused on improving cultural diversity on boards and advisory committees/panels URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/allies-in-colour-multicultural-networking-lunch-logan/ LOCATION:St Coco Cafe\, 3-5 Cupania Street\, Daisy Hill\, Queensland\, 4127\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T133000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240827T114556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T114556Z UID:10000042-1726833600-1726839000@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Long Table Lunch DESCRIPTION:LONG TABLE LUNCH \nCity 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. \nBRING A PLATE OF FOOD TO SHARE THAT MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE HOME! \nFriday 20 September 2024 \n12 noon – 1.30 PM\nBull Creek Community Centre \nCorner of Hassell Crescent & Leichhardt St\, Bull Creek WA 6149 \n\nFor more information and to RSVP\, contact Philippa Aitken (City of Melville): philippa.aitken@melville.wa.gov.au\nor Liz Vuchocho (City of Cockburn): customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/long-table-lunch/ LOCATION:Bull Creek Community Centre\, Corner of Hassell Crescent and\, Leichhardt St\, Bull Creek\, WA\, 6149\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_1005.jpeg GEO:-32.0634;115.855309 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bull Creek Community Centre Corner of Hassell Crescent and Leichhardt St Bull Creek WA 6149 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner of Hassell Crescent and\, Leichhardt St:geo:115.855309,-32.0634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T133000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240916T035356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T035356Z UID:10000071-1726831800-1726839000@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Welcoming Week Community Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Playford and their newest citizens for a Welcoming Week Community Lunch \n  \nThe Precinct\, 112 Coventry Road\, Smithfield Plains \nFriday 20th September from 11.30am till 1.30pm. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/welcoming-week-community-lunch/ LOCATION:The Precinct\, 112 Coventry Road\, Smithfield Plains\, South Australia\, 5114\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240920T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240920T113000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240916T015757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T020011Z UID:10000069-1726828200-1726831800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:City of Port Adelaide Enfield Libraries host Welcoming Week Storytimes \n10.30am Friday 20 September – Greenacres Library \n\n\nA Welcoming Week Storytime session focusing on creating a culture of welcome. Join in with others to enjoy stories\, songs\, nursery rhymes\, craft activities and more!  Suitable for ages 2-5. \n\n\nBookings not required URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/family-storytime-4/ LOCATION:Greenacres Library CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-12.52.18 pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240920T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240920T140000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240917T054036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T054036Z UID:10000072-1726826400-1726840800@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Smile Back Sports and Wellness Day DESCRIPTION:The Smile Back Sports and Wellness day is a free community sports day aimed at helping young people tackle their mental health issues while engaging with local services in a fun and relaxed environment. Kids of all ages and backgrounds are invited to attend the first ever Smile Back Sports and Wellness Day\, at Aurora Boulevard Park in North Lakes on September 20. \nThis jam-packed day of activities\, including a DJ\, sausage sizzle\, and food trucks includes something for everyone! URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/smile-back-sports-and-wellness-day/ LOCATION:Aurora Boulevard Park\, 22 Aurora Boulevard\, North Lakes\, Queensland\, 4509\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sports-day-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T070000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240920T093000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240902T211338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T024246Z UID:10000047-1726815600-1726824600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Brekky - Logan DESCRIPTION:This Welcoming Week\, Allies in Colour//Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership//CARM Board List are doing a national tour\, holding multicultural networking events to strengthen our democracy by fostering intercultural bonds and to encourage our communities to become more politically engaged in Australian politics. \nAfter our successful events last year in various cities\, we are now coming to Logan\, QLD in 2024\, for the very first time! \nWe have confirmed attendance from local community members\, and we are also expecting attendance from prominent leaders from multicultural and entrepreneurial organisations so RSVP asap for this unique event! \nPlease note: Allies in Colour will be making a special announcement on that day and so don’t miss out! \nLinks to other events in the tour: \n\nGold Coast – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 13\nIpswich – Allies in Colour Multicultural Brunch Networking Event – September 14\nBrisbane – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 19\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Lunch – September 20\nLogan/Yarrabilba – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Night Market – September 20\n\nAbout the organisers: \nAllies in Colour is the National\, Independent\, Peak Body for Multicultural people\, with a focus on advocating for culturally and racially marginalised Australians. \nThe Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership is an organisation dedicated to increasing meaningful representation of multicultural diversity in public office. \nCARM Board List is an organisation focused on improving cultural diversity on boards and advisory committees/panels URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/allies-in-colour-multicultural-networking-brekky-logan/ LOCATION:Extraction Artisan Coffee\, 7/3375 Pacific Hwy\, Slacks Creek\, Queensland\, 4127\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T213000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240906T024821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T024901Z UID:10000053-1726770600-1726781400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Brisbane - Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event DESCRIPTION:This Welcoming Week\, Allies in Colour//Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership//CARM Board List are doing a national tour\, holding multicultural networking events to strengthen our democracy by fostering intercultural bonds and to encourage our communities to become more politically engaged in Australian politics. \nAfter our successful events last year in various cities we are now coming back to Brisbane in 2024! \nWe have confirmed attendance from local community members\, and we are also expecting attendance from prominent leaders from multicultural and entrepreneurial organisations so RSVP asap for this unique event! \nPlease note: Allies in Colour will be making a special announcement on that day and so don’t miss out! \nLinks to other events in the tour: \n\nGold Coast – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Event – September 13\nIpswich – Allies in Colour Multicultural Brunch Networking Event – September 14\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Brekky – September 20\nLogan – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Lunch – September 20\nLogan/Yarrabilba – Allies in Colour Multicultural Networking Night Market – September 20\n\nAbout the organisers: \nAllies in Colour is the National\, Independent\, Peak Body for Multicultural people\, with a focus on advocating for culturally and racially marginalised Australians. \nThe Centre of Multicultural Political Engagement\, Literacy\, and Leadership is an organisation dedicated to increasing meaningful representation of multicultural diversity in public office. \nCARM Board List is an organisation focused on improving cultural diversity on boards and advisory committees/panels URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/brisbane-allies-in-colour-multicultural-brunch-networking-event/ LOCATION:W Brisbane\, 81 N Quay\, Brisbane City\, Queensland\, 4000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_1156.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T190000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T021917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T223904Z UID:10000014-1726768800-1726772400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Refugee Support Information Night (COFA) DESCRIPTION:Come along to this informative information night and find out about how you can volunteer your time in refugee support in South Australia with Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated or COFA (Circle 9). \nThe event to be held at Coventry Library Stirling in the Adelaide Hills will be an enjoyable and social evening where you discover more about getting involved with a long-time running refugee support organisation. \nSome light refreshments will be provided. You can also see the Circle of Friends Australia art exhibition (Circle 9) ‘Keep Your Eyes Open’ by Afghan refugee artist Zainab Kazemi at the same time. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/refugee-support-information-night-cofa/ LOCATION:Coventry Library\, 63 Mt Barker Road. Stirling SA 5152\, Stirling\, South Australia\, 5152\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Forum.png ORGANIZER;CN="Circle of Friends Australia Incorporated (Circle 9)":MAILTO:nathan.rogers79@bigpond.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T190000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240827T055201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T055201Z UID:10000037-1726767000-1726772400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Refugees Welcome in Stirling DESCRIPTION:In honour of Welcoming Week\, Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia with support from City of Stirling invite you to an inspiring and informative community celebration. \n\nJoin us to learn about the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) program\, celebrate the transformative impact of community refugee sponsorship and find out how you can take an active and meaningful role in the settlement of refugees and the creation of more welcoming and inclusive communities.\n\nWhen: Thursday\, 19 September\, 5.30-7PM\nWhere: Stirling Community Centres – Tuart Hill (Function Hall)\, Cnr of Cape St and Stoneham St\nRefreshments will be provided. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/refugees-welcome-in-stirling/ LOCATION:Stirling Community Centre\, Cnr of Cape St and Stoneham St\, Tuart Hill\, Western Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Screenshot-2024-08-26-at-12.33.59 pm.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA)":MAILTO:blaise.itabelo@refugeesponsorship.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T143000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T032901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T223933Z UID:10000025-1726752600-1726756200@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Happy to Chat Bench DESCRIPTION:Come & join us for a friendly chat with one of our wonderful volunteers at our Happy to Chat program – If you feel like a chat\, have a story to tell or just want to say hello & find out what’s happening in your area come a connect with one of our chatters\, you are sure to leave with a smile on your face! \n\n\nBookings not required \n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/happy-to-chat-bench-2/ LOCATION:Port Adelaide Plaza\, 200-220 Commercial Road\, Port Adelaide\, South Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/365166622_691597756341311_2967392828485829638_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T140000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T033734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T224121Z UID:10000026-1726743600-1726754400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:English Chat Café DESCRIPTION:Join our friendly volunteers and practice everyday English conversations over a cup of tea or coffee in a welcoming\, relaxed setting. Suitable for beginners. All are welcome! \n\n\nBookings not required URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/english-chat-cafe/ LOCATION:Parks’ Library\, 46 Trafford St\, Angle Park\, South Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/441494256_751237547188011_196375602712881679_n.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T113000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240916T013933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T020018Z UID:10000068-1726741800-1726745400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Family Storytime DESCRIPTION:City of Port Adelaide Enfield Libraries host Welcoming Week Storytimes \n10.30am Thursday 19 September – Semaphore Library \n\n\nA Welcoming Week Storytime session focusing on creating a culture of welcome. Join in with others to enjoy stories\, songs\, nursery rhymes\, craft activities and more!  Suitable for ages 2-5. \n\n\nBookings not required URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/family-storytime-3/ LOCATION:Semaphore Library\, 14 Semaphore Road\, Semaphore\, South Australia\, 5019\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://welcoming.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-22-at-12.52.18 pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20240919T113000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240822T034108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T224136Z UID:10000027-1726738200-1726745400@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Happy to Chat Mum’s Group DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a free cuppa and a chat – whether you are an expectant mum\, or a mum of toddlers\, you will be surrounded with mums just like you! This friendly group is held in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Children and babies welcome\, wheelchair and pram access\, highchairs available. \n  \n\n\nNo booking required but contact host Sally for further information – 0499 692 847. URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/happy-to-chat-mums-group/ LOCATION:The Baristro Café\, Northgate Shopping Centre\, Shop 1/177-195 Fosters Rd\, Northgate\, South Australia\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240919T073000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20240919T083000 DTSTAMP:20241226T130638 CREATED:20240912T060233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T060233Z UID:10000066-1726731000-1726734600@welcoming.org.au SUMMARY:Community Refugee Support Breakfast DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Chaney MP to hear from Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia on their Community Refugee Integration and Support Pilot (CRISP). \nCRISP is a program that enables community groups to provide practical\, hands- on support to a refugee household from their arrival date in Australia. \nIf you are interested in learning more about how you can take an active and meaningful role in the settlement of refugees\, please join us for this breakfast conversation! \n  \nNedlands Uniting Church\n\n237 Princess Rd\, Nedlands WA 6009\, Australia\nThu\, 19 Sep\, 7:30am – 8:30am AEST URL:https://welcoming.org.au/event/community-refugee-support-breakfast/ LOCATION:Nedlands Uniting Church\, 237 Princess Rd\, Nedlands\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia CATEGORIES:Welcoming Week 2024 ORGANIZER;CN="Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA)":MAILTO:blaise.itabelo@refugeesponsorship.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR