Sold Out “From Somewhere” Multicultural Community Dinner

Th United Nations Association of Australia South Australian Division were proud to host “From Somewhere” Multicultural Community Dinner last night as part of Refugee Week at Parwana Afghan Kitchen. We were grateful to have the Minister for Multicultural Affairs the Hon Nadia Clancy MP provide opening remarks about the importance of migrant communities. Adriana Christopoulos former Chair of the SA Multicultural Commission warmly introduced our keynote speaker Denis Yengi FCPA President of the African Communities Council of South Australia, Board Member of the South Australian Multicultural Commission. Denis spoke of how migrant experiences are relevant to the evolving Australian identity, the need for meaningful recognition of First Nations history to build a better future. He spoke of future hopes for Australia, as a generous, informed, inclusive and community-driven society that recognises we are all “From Somewhere”. Our sold out event coincides with the 75th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Status of Refugees, one million refugees welcomed by Australia since World War II and the 40th year of Refugee Week in Australia.Thank you to our special guests Jan Chorley CEO of the Australia Day Council of South Australia and UNAASA Advisers Hon Robyn Layton AO QC and Joanna Giannes. Our thanks also to Parwana Afghani Restaurant for welcoming us and the generous and delightful spread of Afghan cuisine. ... See MoreSee Less

Launch of Refugee Week - A Million Stories 🪭

It was a pleasure to attend the launch of Refugee Week (14-20 June) celebrations convened by Australian Migrant Resource Centre and consider the evolving story of our nation. Refugee communities deepen our capacity for intercultural dialogue, lived experience of resilience, generosity, fairness and humanity itself.Refugee Week 2026 carries a particular significance as we mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Refugee Convention, 40 years of Refugee Week in Australia, and the one millionth refugee visa granted in Australia. As we celebrate the start of Refugee Week 2026, may we continue to listen more deeply to one another’s stories as Australian stories. #RefugeeWeek#UN#CommunityEvent ... See MoreSee Less