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MULTICULTURAL CALENDAR 2013
For the full PDF of the Calendar, click here.
For a specific month as a PDF, select from the following:
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New Multicultural SA Director
Ms Sophia Poppe has been appointed Director of Multicultural SA.
Announcing Sophia’s appointment in June, Department for Communities and Social Inclusion Chief Executive Joslene Mazel wrote:
“Sophia comes into the position with some relevant, notable achievements. Most recently, she was Assistant Director of the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing where she was responsible for achieving the outcomes of the Commonwealth’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policy, including implementing two new community-controlled Aboriginal Health Services in Port Augusta and Ceduna. Sophia also worked in Multicultural SA in 2010 for 12 months as Director, Coordination of Humanitarian Settlement Services where she led the implementation of a social inclusion initiative – a coordinated state wide settlement services system so that humanitarian entrants in South Australia had the best possible opportunities to settle and be productive members of the community. This initiative was a first in Australia. Her previous places of employment include SA Health, Service to Youth Council and Carers Association of SA, all very relevant experiences to working in DCSI. I welcome Sophia as a member of Executive.
Also, I wish to take this opportunity to thank Roger Lean who has very capably acted as Director, Multicultural SA for the past 12 months.”
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Settlement Services Finder
On 31 January 2012, the Hon Jennifer Rankine MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, launched a new online tool to help humanitarian migrants to South Australia to access services. Called the Settlement Services Finder, it lists information that will enable better coordination of settlement services. Minister Rankine also announced the publication of a progress report about improvements that have been made to ensure that humanitarian entrants have the same opportunities as other South Australians as soon as possible after arrival.
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Lieutenant Governor gives address in Geneva
Mr Hieu Van Le AO gave an address to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 28 September.
Mr Le was invited by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to be the Australian representative on a panel to address the topic of ‘current situations worldwide with regard to racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance'.
The panel provided examples of how the values of tolerance and reconciliation have been used by individuals to promote human rights and achieve transformative change in the societies in which they live.
For a copy of Mr Le's speech to the UNHRC, click here.
The invitation to Mr Le to speak in Geneva came after he presented the keynote Second Annual Address on Immigration and Citizenship, jointly hosted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Australian National University, in Canberra on 16 June, 2011.
For a copy of Mr Le’s Canberra speech, click here.
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2011 Refugee Week in SA
Refugee Week is held each year to coincide with World Refugee Day on 20 June. In South Australia, more than 80 organisations come together to organise more than 40 events celebrating the contribution of new Australians of refugee background to the cultural, social, economic and community life of South Australia. This year, SA Refugee Week will be launched on Monday, 20 June, 2011 at the Kerry Packer Civic Gallery, Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre. For more information about SA Refugee Week email: admin@mrcsa.com.au
For a PDF of the Refugee Week Calendar of Events, click here.
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Lt Governor now Doctor of Flinders University
Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Chairman, Hieu Van Le AO, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Flinders University of Adelaide at the Graduation Ceremony on 12 April 2011. He is pictured right receiving his Honorary Doctorate from Flinders University Chancellor Mr Stephen Gerlach AM.
Click here to go to the Speeches page.
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Chinatown Adelaide Lunar New Year Party 2011
Lieutenant Governor and SAMEAC Chairman Hieu Van Le AO and Multicultural Affairs Minister Hon. Grace Portolesi MP were among special guests at the annual Chinatown street party on 5 February.
Others attending included the Premier, the Hon. Mike Rann MP and Ms Sasha Carruozzo, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, the Governor of South Australia and Mrs Liz Scarce, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide Mr Stephen Yarwood and Mrs Emily Yarwood and several community leaders.
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Australia Day Parade 2011
Nearly 100 community groups, representing 47 ethnicities, took part in the Australia Day Community Parade on January 26.
As the Premier said on Twitter: "Best ever multicultural parade for Australia Day and biggest ever crowd at Concert, more than 30,000 here!!"
The award for the Best Costumes went to the Polish Folklore Ensemble Tatry.
Most Creative group was awarded to the Papua New Guinea Association of S.A. Inc. and the Best Music award went to the Marion City Band.
For more highlights, click here.
For the full gallery, click here.
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The Multicultural SA Events Calendar is now available as a PDF.The full-sized A-1 poster version will be posted out in the next fortnight, and delivered to schools, child care centres, libraries and TAFEs in early February.
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Multicultural Grants Scheme
Multicultural Grants Scheme now open
Applications can now be submitted at any time for the Multicultural Grants Scheme. However, applicants are encouraged to apply at least six months prior to commencement of their project or event.
For further information about Grants click here.
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South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission turns 30
The South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission was created in 1980 by an Act of Parliament.
For further information, click here.
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Muslims and Greeks cook up feast for homeless
Minister Grace Portolesi MP and SAMEAC Chairman Hieu Van Le AO joined the Muslim and Greek communities at the Hutt Street Centre to have lunch with Adelaide’s homeless and hungry on 17 November 2010.
The Muslim community was celebrating ‘Eid ul-Adha’ by providing roast lamb, which was cooked by participating members of the Greek community.
Photo gallery
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OzAsia Festival 2010 launched
The Adelaide Festival Centre’s OzAsia Festival’s favourite annual community gathering The Moon Lantern Festival on 22 September saw more than18,000 people converging on Elder Park to enjoy the free performances, eat moon cakes and watch the parade of over 800 school children and community group members with home-made lanterns celebrate and admire the beauty of the full moon. The OzAsia Festival runs until 2 October 2010.
For more information about OzAsia, click here.
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African Chamber wins Award
The African Chamber of Commerce SA (Africom) won the Small or Emerging Chamber Award, sponsored by Multicultural SA, at the annual Council for International Trade and Commerce South Australia (CITCSA) Awards.
Lieutenant Governor and South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Chairman Hieu Van Le AO presented the award to Africom President John Nze-Bertram at the awards dinner on 3 September.
The Minister for Industry and Trade, the Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP, opened the awards presentation and Aaron Potts from Opportunity International Australia was guest speaker.
The evening was compered by Ten Network presenter Jane Reilly, who also is on the judging panel for the Governor's Multicultural Awards.
For further information and photos, click here.
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Lieutenant Governor's vision for South Australia's future
Lieutenant Governor and South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Chairman Hieu Van Le AO has outlined his vision for the future of South Australia in 2020 and beyond as part of the update of South Australia's Strategic Plan.
His interview may be seen on the South Australian Government's Your Future SA You Tube channel, click here to view.
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SANFL Multicultural Round 2010
Australian Rules Football fans at Richmond and Prospect were treated to a taste of cultural diversity in August.
The Burundian Drummers Club performed at Richmond and the International Revival Gospel Choir performed at Prospect Oval.
At Richmond, during the Chairman's Luncheon, Lieutenant Governor and South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Chairman Hieu Van Le AO presented a Certificate to the winner of the inaugural Art Competition, John Keimer Landaos, whose entry illustrated the SA Football Budget (right).
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Governor's Multicultural Awards 2009
The 2009 Governor's Multicultural Awards were presented at Government House on 23 February 2010.
Pictured left:
His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce AC CSC RANR, Governor of South Australia, with the Governor’s Multicultural Awards 2009 Winners (back row, left to right) Ms Anisa Yaser, Refugee Services, Families SA, Dr Borhan Saaid, Mr Derrick Casey, Commercial Cookery and Hospitality Team TAFE SA, Dr Henry Kristall, Chairperson, Nexus Multicultural Arts Centre, Ms Cristina Descalzi, Chairperson, Ethnic Broadcasters Inc (5EBI), Dr Zheng De Han and Mr Brian Hayes QC and (seated, left to right) Ms Anamta Mahmood (representing her father Dr Mohammad Afzal Mahmood), Ms Claudia Cream, Ms Lara di Fabio (representing Mr Andrew Antenucci).
Click here for media release.
Click here for photo gallery.
Click here for 2008 Winners
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Alliance Francaise d'Adelaide celebrates 100th aniversary
The Hon. Michael Atkinson M.P., Minister for Multicultural Affairs, hosted a reception at Parliament House to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Alliance Francaise d'Adelaide.
Special guests included Mr Pierre Labbe, Cultural Counsellor, representing the Ambassador of France, Mr Philippe Marsé, Director of Alliance Française d'Adelaïde Inc., Mr Andrew McKenzie President of the Alliance Française Committee and Mr Philippe Milloux, the General Delegate of Alliance Française in Australia.
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New multicultural youth group launched
A new multicultural youth organisation - the South Australian Multicultural Youth Ambassadors - has been launched.
About 70 people attended the 6 February launch event at the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre at the University of South Australia.
Guest speakers included the Minister for Youth, the Hon. Tom Koutsantonis M.P., and the Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission, Mr Hieu Van Le.
Mr Le said the new organisation had been a direct result of a Multicultural Youth Summit at which more than 100 young people indicated that they wanted to express their cultural heritage in their own way.
"What they wanted, most of all, was to be heard. And we listened," Mr Le said.
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Multicultural performances at Australian Rules football highlight of 2009
Performances by multicultural arts groups at the S.A. National Football League Grand Final and during a minor round were among several public events during 2009 at which crowds were treated to some spectacular entertainment.
To go to the photo galleries from these events, click here.
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The Lieutenant Governor of South Australia and Chairman of the South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission (SAMEAC), Mr Hieu Van Le, was appointed as an Officer in the General Division of the Order of Australia (AO) on 26 January 2010, Australia Day.
Click here for a copy of the Media Release.
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Ethnic Schools Association 30th Anniversary
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Showcasing Multiculturalism in Rundle Mall
Hundreds of shoppers enjoyed a free Showcasing Multiculturalism Concert in Rundle Mall in August 2009. The concert was supported by the Adelaide City Council.
Entertainment included a Lion Dance by the Wing Chun Kung Fu Academy, and performances by City International Gospel Choir, Greek Lyceum of South Australia, Romany Yag, Croatian Folklore Ensemble ‘Lenek’, Woegies South Africa, Zimbabwean Choir and Cook Islanders Cultural Community.
Multicultural S.A. bookmarks were provided free to concert-goers.
To go to the photo gallery, click
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SAMEAC Multicultural Forum major success
The South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission Multicultural Forum 2009: How does cultural diversity assist Australia in the current global economic crisis? on 31 July was a resounding success, with inspiring papers presented by the two guest speakers, Mr Mark Cully and Professor Graeme Hugo.
Mr Cully, Chief Economist with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has made his presentation available via the DIAC website: http://www.immi.gov.au/about/speeches-pres/ or by clicking here to download the 542KB PDF version direct.
Professor Graeme Hugo, Director of the National Centre for Social Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Adelaide, has made his presentation available as a 135KB PDF which can be dowloaded by clicking here.
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Multicultural SA organised a Multicultural Aged Care Roundtable on 29 April 2009. The Roundtable aimed to seek resolutions to concerns raised by ethnic communities and mainstream service providers regarding the availability and appropriateness of existing services for elderly members of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in South Australia.
The Roundtable provided an opportunity for key Federal and State government agencies and service providers to indicate what measures they are currently taking and will take to respond to the matters raised.
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Multicultural SA hosted a highly successful meeting of multicultural youth in Adelaide on 2 May 2009. Twenty-two participants nominated to be part of a steering committee to establish a new organisation for multicultural youth. A Facebook group called SA Multicultural Youth Discussion Group was also launched. For further information on the Youth program, and to see the Photo Gallery, click here.
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More than 40 young people from 15 culturally diverse backgrounds took part in the annual ANZAC Day Eve Youth Vigils at four Adelaide locations this year. Young people from backgrounds including American, Cook Islander, Dutch, Eastern Turkistani, Greek, Irish, Italian, Maltese, Polish, Scottish, Serbian, Somali, Tongan, Ukrainian and Vietnamese placed commemorative tokens at the State National War Memorial in North Terrace and on memorials at Blackwood, Marion and Morphett Vale.
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The South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission has released the Report of the Multicultural Youth Summit. The Summit, held in October 2008, was attended by more than 100 people, from 20 different cultural groups. For a copy of the Report, click here.
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This online publication contains detailed statistical information on the diversity of the South Australian community.
Click here to to view the Census report
PLEASE NOTE: The Report is 477 pages long and 6MB in size.
To obtain a copy on CD, please provide your name and mailing details to Multicultural S.A. on (08) 8226 1944 or multiculturalsa@saugov.sa.gov.au
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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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Hieu Van Le sworn in as South Australia's Lieutenant Governor
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