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Governor's Multicultural Awards 2008 Winners

The Governor's Multicultural Awards 2008 were presented by His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC ASC RANR, Governor of South Australia, at Government House on 20 November 2008.

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Sudanese Community

This page will soon contain information about a meeting held at Multicultural SA on 14 November 2008.

The meeting was attended by leaders of the community and The Hon. Mike Rann, Premier; The Hon. Michael Atkinson, the Attorney-General and Minister of Multicultural Affairs; Mr Hieu Van Le, Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission; Monsignor Cappo, Commissioner for Social Inclusion and senior officers of Multicultural SA, Department of Immigration and Citizenship and South Australia Police.

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Multicultural Youth Summit great success

Lieutenant Governor and South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Chairman Hieu Van Le opened the inaugural Multicultural Youth Summit on 11 October 2008.

Click here for a copy of Mr Le's speech.

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Organising a Community Event?

Are you wanting to organise a small to medium sized community event but don't know where to start?

Multicultural S.A. has compiled a directory of links to websites and other resources to help you.

Click here for the main page, which links to other pages of information.

 

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OzAsia Festival  08

From the free family opening event, the Moon Lantern Festival, on 14 September, to the Symposium on 20 September and the stunning Shaolin in Wind performance on 28 September, this year’s OzAsia Festival has something for everyone.

Mr Hieu Van Le, the Lieutenant Governor of South Australia, Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, and OzAsia Festival Patron, says: “There is an oriental belief that three things must come together to make something happen – it’s all about the right people, the right time and the right place. Fortunately, the right people have come together at the right time right here in South Australia to make the OzAsia Festival happen.” 

Click here for the Moon Lantern Festival Program.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will give the keynote speech at the Symposium and Mr Le will give a speech on Languages. Click here for the Symposium Program.

Click here to go to the OzAsia website and a full program.

 

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Multicultural Life magazine now out

The latest issue of the Multicultural Life magazine is now available for downloading. This issue contains a special feature section on Youth Achievers. There's also a two-page spread on South Australia's Multicultural Population. Click here to go to the Multicultural Life page.

 

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Multicultural Grants Scheme 2008-09

The next round of Multicultural Grants Scheme grants is now open. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 5 September 2008. The Guidelines and Application Form for the 2008-09 Round 1 are available electronically from the Grants page.

 

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Taxi Driver Meetings

Adelaide’s Pakistani and Indian taxi drivers have agreed to a range of initiatives aimed at increasing driver safety and passenger awareness. The agreement came after driver representatives met on 29 May 2008 with the Consul General of India, Mr Sujan R. Chinoy and Pakistani drivers met on 5 June with the Consul General of Pakistan, Mr Mohammad Azam. The meetings were organised by Multicultural S.A. on behalf of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC). For the full story click here.

 

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Multicultural Youth Breakfast

More than 40 young people from Sudan, Burma and Afghanistan attended a Youth Week Multicultural Breakfast in mid-April organised by Multicultural S.A. on the advice of the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC).

For the full story and photos click here.

 

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Migrants urged to learn beach and surf safety

Multicultural S.A. is working to help reduce beach fatalities and injuries among the State’s new migrant population.

South Australia’s Lieutenant Governor Hieu Van Le, who is also Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, helped launch the South Australian version of a national beach education and surf awareness scheme, at Middleton Beach.

For more information about the On The Wave Program click here.

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2009 Calendar - Through Our Eyes

Multicultural SA is now seeking words and images for the 2009 Multicultural Calendar.

Click here for details of how to submit your event.

Click here for details on how to submit digital images.

 

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Showcasing Multiculturalism in Rundle Mall

Eight talented performance groups wowed shoppers in Rundle Mall in the city on 8 March in a free concert showcasing the State's cultural diversity. Click here for photo gallery.

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Achievements of migrant women recognised at International Women's Day Luncheon

Lieutenant Governor Hieu Van Le presents the Irene Krastev Award to Greek-background Angela Prodromou at the annual International Women's Day Luncheon. Click here for full story and photo gallery.

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Multicultural Forum well attended

Multiculturalism in Canada and in South Australia were the topics of a South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC) Multicultural Forum breakfast attended by more than 100 eminent South Australians. Click here for story and photos.

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Revised Student Information Kit

The Student Information Kit has been updated to reflect 2006 ABS Census figures.

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Australia Day Community Parade 2008

Photo gallery. Click here to see some of the dozens of pix taken of the 35 different communities that participated.

 

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African Family Forums

Information for African communities about family issues is now available on this website. Click here to go to the African Family Forums page.

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Make your Migrant Story part of SA Memory

Multicultural groups, ethnic organisations and other South Australians are being urged to get involved in the State Library’s S.A. Memory project.

For further details click on MORE below, or go to www.samemory.sa.gov.au

 

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Schutzenfest 2008

Beer, bratwurst and oompah bands were the order of the day at the German festival.  Lieutenant Governor and SAMEAC Chairman Hieu Van Le gave the opening address. He is pictured left with Tracey and Wayne Lolic-White and their children Erin, 1, Blake, 3 and Jack, 5. The family is wearing the traditional costume of the Peine district in northern Germany. Click below for a copy of Mr Le's opening address.

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New migrants volunteering is good for South Australia

Lieutenant Governor and SAMEAC Chairman Hieu Van Le's keynote address to the State Volunteer Congress

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Jewish Community Services Annual General Meeting Speech

Lieutenant Governor and SAMEAC Chairman Hieu Van Le was guest speaker at the Jewish Community Services annual meeting.

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Unity on multiculturalism

Lieutenant Governor welcomes reaffirmation of multiculturalism

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Free Website Development

Free website development through Office for Volunteers

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Through Our Eyes

2008 Multicultural Calendar Photographic Project

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Commission Chairman becomes Lieutenant Governor

Hieu Van Le sworn in as South Australia's Lieutenant Governor

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OzAsia Festival

South Australia's diverse communities showcase their cultures

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Premier's Reception for Indian Community

The Premier hosted a Reception celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Indian Independence

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Multiculturalism on Show at ANZAC Eve Youth Vigil 2007

Somalians were among new communities at this year's ANZAC Eve Youth Vigil

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