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Tribute to Lidia Moretti The UNAASA Committee wishes to thank members and friends for their messages of support for our immediate past President Lidia Moretti. We share our deepest sympathy with the broader UNAASA community.Lidia was a wonderful President and a dear friend to us all. Lidia was a passionate, inclusive and always encouraging advocate for the community especially young people. Lidia was a passionate advocate for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for bringing people together in the spirit of cooperation and understanding. Her leadership, vision and friendship will greatly missed.
4th September - We were honored to have Martin Haese Chair of the Premier's Climate Council MC our event on "Biodiversity Matters" in partnership with the The University of Adelaide, the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and UN Youth SA. Deputy Premier of South Australia Dr Susan Close spoke of the pressing need to realise how reliant we are on the environment. Key note Jay Jethwa Vice President of United Nations Association International and World Federation of United Nations Associations spoke poetically about the species of the world and their interconnectedness. A panel expertly chaired by Professor Andrew Lowe of the University of Adelaide including Deputy Premier of SA Susan Close, South Australian of the Year Tim Jarvis AO, Premiers Climate Change Council member Craig Wilkins and, Jill Collins Dept Foreign Affairs and Trade covered a broad range of issues at the local, national and global perspectives. It was also a sad day to share news to the UNAASA community of the passing of our friend and President Lidia Moretti on 4 September 2025, with heartfelt tributes and the deepest sympathies from many who attended. We were so grateful to receive a delightful culinary spread provided by local food icons of South Australia, Cheong Liew, Ben Sharp and Andy Clappis. Our gratitude to the UNAASA committee and volunteers.Photo credit: Delphine D’Salsibury
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Bookings open!! 👀 Register at www.trybooking.com/DDDAX Join us for a collaborative Event between UNAA(SA) ,The University of Adelaide, DFAT and UN Youth with the the theme 'BIO DIVERISITY MATTERS on Thu 4th September. The Vice President of United Nations Association International Jay Jethwa ( WFUNA ) who is coming from Geneva is the Keynote Speaker.A Panel discussion including Deputy Premier of SA Susan Close, S.A. of the Year Tim Jervis AO, Young S.A of the Year Tiahni Adamson ,Jill Collins ( DFAT) and Professor Andrew Lowe (Adelaide University Environment Institute ) will follow.Honored to have Martin Haese Chair of the Premiers Climate Council as the MC.Refreshments are by Iconic Chefs Cheong Liew, Ben Sharp and Andy Clappis.UNAASA Committee
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Wonderful to support the Julie Stawinski Exhibition 'Lost to Time' hosted at Urrbrae House as past of the History Festival in AdelaideThe show opened on the 5th of May celebrating the South Australia's History Festival here in South Australia.Lost to Time is a response to Peter and Matilda Waite's love story and is based on their Engagement ring.Julie combined her passions to bring you this Exhibition, to enjoy some of her personal collection of Antiques and letterpress blocks and lotsof her new Creations.We thank Julie for her Sponsorship and continual support of our activities over many years.Loved the Exhibition.
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Thanks so much for joining me at my recent Exhibition 'Lost to Time' at Urrbrae House Historic Precinct It is always a pleasure to help support the wonderful work that the United Nations does here in South Australia.
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