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Congratulations to our long-time community leader and friend Elizabeth Ho OAM for receiving a very special honour from UNESCO Clubs of Adelaide organisation for services to the community. Presented by Her Excellency Frances Adamson AC at the close of her governorship, it was outstanding to see Elizabeth work as strongly aligned with UNESCO’s mission for peace and understanding through education, arts, science, culture and communication.We are grateful for Elizabeth’s public service for past and current roles too extensive to list but including as inaugural Director of the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at UniSA, past Chair of the History Trust, Deputy Chair of the Australian Migrant Resource Centre.
The UNAASA are pleased to announce the award of two TAFESA hospitality scholarships of $500 each and congratulate the winners! Che Stewart is currently undertaking his Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery while working at Lot 100 Ella Braysher is currently studying a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (BTHEM). UNAASA Committee Member Sing Ting attended the ceremony. The recipients are continuing students facing hardship but who have a known study-pathway and shown commitment to their hospitality studies. The scholarships reduce the cost of studies and are awarded as a fee credit.In addition we are pleased to announce the awards have been renamed the Lidia Moretti encouragement award, reflecting Lidia’s enduring legacy to education and youth.
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UNAASA is pleased to invite members and our broader network to a cocktail reception under the warm hospitality of local food icon Andy Clappis to commemorate our immediate Past President Lidia Moretti. A celebration of her life and achievements and fittingly, we will be also highlighting 2026 as the UN International Year of the Volunteer for Sustainable Development. South Australian Artist Tiziana Rinna will be exhibiting a new collection of art dedicated to Lidia at the cocktail reception with part of the proceeds going to UNAASA. Lidia was a passionate advocate for the community and for youth. Her achievements in education, the slow food movement, cultural exchange, international issues, social justice, the environment, radio and community engagement deserve to be recognised. The event is open to all to attend. 🌟Tribute Event for Lidia Moretti in the UN International Year of the Volunteer for Sustainable Development 🕊️ 🗓️ Fri 20th November 2026 | 6-8pm 📍Andy Clappis's Our Place At Willunga Hill💰$60pp Italian inspired dinner canapes | $30pp Return Bus from CBD to Willunga Hill (optional)RSVP: Fri 13th November DRESS CODE: Cocktail🎫: www.trybooking.com/DQZXG#IVY26#volunteer#peace
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This will be a wonderful tribute to Lidia,whom we all remember with love and respect. Thanks,Andy,for hosting this special event.
Happy UN Day on Saturday 24 October 🌏🕊️Founded in the devastating aftermath of World War II, for 80 years, the United Nations remains steadfast in its commitment to peace with justice; grounded in international law and the human rights of all people.“The United Nations is an essential part of the fabric of our world.And it’s needed more than ever.”Secretary-General António Guterres stresses the organization's indispensable role in protecting and improving the lives of people around the world.Saturday is UN Day.medium.com/we-the-peoples/why-the-un-matters-more-than-ever-fefdfcaf0a37
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Thank you to our outgoing Chief Patron Governor Frances Adamson AC.At the end of Her Excellency’s distinguished five-year term - we take the opportunity to recognise her dedication to service and to the South Australian community. Alongside Mr Bunting, she has made people from every walk of life feel welcomed, valued and represented.Since October 2021, Her Excellency has honoured the role through countless conversations and unwavering commitment to South Australians.We congratulate Mr Grant Stevens APM as the Governor-designate recommended by SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and approved by King Charles III. We look forward to his appointment as the 37th Governor of South Australia on 9th October 2026.
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