Project Description

Events in Armidale to celebrate Refugee Week (both FREE):

Sunday, 18 June, 12 noon to 3 pm (doors open 11.30)
at the Armidale Jockey Club (Barney St)

Celebration of this year’s theme: “Finding Freedom”

Music, dancing and food from Armidale’s Multicultural Community, plus activities for kids.
(See attached poster.)

Tuesday, 20 June (World Refugee Day), 5.30 to 6.30 pm
at Nova, 122 Faulkner St. (former town library)

Film showing: HumanKIND (30 minutes)

“In 2022, members of the Wonthaggi community in rural Victoria came together to welcome
a refugee family from Syria. This was under the government’s new community sponsorship program
From director Sal Balharrie, this heart-warming short film takes you on a journey alongside the group
as they prepare for the arrival of the Ali family.”

Followed by an information session about forming a local group to participate in the
community sponsorship program and bring a vulnerable refugee family to Armidale.