Events
Upcoming Discussion Groups – 2012
Men's Discussion Group – February
Finding Work and Rights at work for Men who live in Darwin on Humnitarian Visas
Where: Melaleuca Training Room
Date: 5th February 2012
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Note that these dates and times can be flexible to meet the availability of the group
Further Information: This focus group provides a space for men who have recently migrated to Darwin, who live here on humanitarian visas and may still have their immediate family overseas. This workshop has a theme of Employment, and will discuss strategies for finding work, communicating with employers, and dealing with difficult situations at work.If you are interested in participating please RSVP to Bonney Corbin (Training Coordinator) on 8985 3311 or at bonney.corbin@melaleuca.org.au
Women's Discussion Group – February & March
A discussion group related to motherhood in Australia, for Women who identify to be of Liberian background and live in Darwin
Where: Various Locations
Date: 11th February to March 31st 2012
Time: Saturday mornings
Note that these dates and times can be flexible to meet the availability of the group
Further Information: Please see attached invitation (see Upcoming Events to the right side) for further details.
If you are interested in participating please RSVP to Esther Canmue on 8985 3311 or at esther.canmue@melaleuca.org.au
Rights On Show – 2011
Human Rights Art Award and Exhibition
Where: Exhibition to be held in the Supreme Court Foyer
Date: 9th – 15th December 2011,
Time: 9am – 5pm weekdays
Further Information: Open to all members of the public
The Melaleuca 'Peace Cranes' are migrating to the Supreme Court Foyer from December 9th to 15th and will be on exhibition 9 – 5pm weekdays. Hosted by Darwin Community Legal Services, 'Housing and Homelessness' is the theme this year.
Celebrating International Human Rights Day – 2011
Where: Charles Darwin University Basketball Court
Date: Saturday 10th December 2011,
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Further Information: Open to all members of the public
A special fun celebration on Saturday 10 December 10.30am– 2.30pm at Charles Darwin University Basketball court. Organised by NT Human Rights Education Council, Melaleuca has been a part of the planning committee. The 'Peace Cranes' are flying in, plus performers from Burundian, Karen, Bhutanese and Sudanese youth communities will be adding to the vibe. Please download the flyer below for more information.
Human Rights Day Event Flyer
Annual General Meeting – 2011
The Melaleuca Refugee Centre's Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 27th September 2011 at 5:30 pm at Melaleuca premises at Shop 33, Rapid Creek Business Village. The event was very successful and well attended by community members and staff.
There were a number of new members elected to the Committee Of Management and the annual report was presented and well recieved. After the formalities everyone had a chance come together and join in celebration of another successful year with good conversation and of course food.
Refugee Week – 2011
World Refugee Week Film Screening – Thursday 16 June
Melaleuca Refugee Centre hosted a World Refugee Week screening of awareness-raising film 'Mother Fish', an Australian story about the experiences of four people seeking peaceful asylum in Australia from Vietnam in the 1980s. As timely an issue to be discussed as ever in Darwin, the plight of asylum seekers was discussed before and after the film, with assistance of the NT Committee on Human Rights Education. Food, cakes, chai and other refreshments were available on the evening. The screening was a great success
World Refugee Day Festival – Saturday 18th June
This years theme was Freedom from Fear. A large crowd from many diverse backgrounds came and joined Darwin's celebrations for World Refugee Day with diverse communities of recently arrived and established groups of refugee background.
Highlights included the Cultural Village, world music, dance workshops, performances, story telling, traditional costumes and crafts, food tasting from around the globe, children's activities, forums and more. The day highlighted messages that champion human rights locally and globally.
Refugee Week celebrates the positive contributions of people from refugee background who now call Australian home. It is a time to acknowledge the millions of people worldwide who are forcefully displaced and the challenges they experience on their journey. Freedom from fear comes from restoring safety, and trust; our better understanding of their experience helps refugees to integrate successfully and start making valuable contributions to their new country.
Thank you to all who attended and made this event a success.