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TuesdayJun 9 2026Petition: Permanent safety for refugeesthrough
Online EventWebsiteEveryone deserves to live in safety with their families, and to have a place to call home.
But around 700 people who have lived in the Australian community for years still don’t have the right to stay here permanently. They survived offshore detention in Nauru and Papua New Guinea, but under our migration laws, they are classified as ‘transitory persons’ and are not allowed to apply for any permanent visa.
They currently live here on insecure, short-term visas, but there is nothing transitory or temporary about the lives they have built.
They have raised children and families, found jobs and become part of our community. Many have close family members, including children and spouses, who are Australian citizens or permanent residents. The vast majority have already been recognised as refugees.
Australia is their home.
It is time for the Albanese Government to abandon these cruel policies from the past, and focus on real solutions for the future.
Everyone who was previously held in offshore detention in Nauru or Papua New Guinea should be immediately granted a permanent visa.
People stuck in visa limbo are speaking out, sharing their experiences and calling on the Albanese Government to act. And they are asking all of us to stand with them.
For over 13 years, the Human Rights Law Centre has supported people and families who have survived offshore detention through legal action, public advocacy and law reform. We are proud to stand with our clients as they fight to remain in the homes they have built in Australia. The Human Rights Law Centre is hosting this petition together with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre and GetUp, to show the Albanese Government it is time to let people stay for good.
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WednesdayJun 10 2026Community Forum: Jobseeker Payments Need To RiseWebsite
Join Grannies for Action and Anti-Poverty Network SA for a powerful community forum centring the voices that matter most — people with lived experience of surviving on JobSeeker.
In one of the wealthiest countries in the world, people relying on JobSeeker are being forced to live in deep poverty. This isn’t inevitable — it’s a political choice.
Hear firsthand stories of what it really means to live on an income that doesn’t cover the basics. Together, we’ll unpack the reality, challenge harmful narratives, and build momentum for change.
How can we allow this to continue? We can’t — and we won’t.
Come along, listen, learn, and be part of collective action for a more just society. Everyone is welcome. Your voice matters. Change starts here.
We strive to make our events as accessible as possible. Please let us know about your accessibility needs, and we will attempt to assist you. Further Info: info@apnsa.org
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SaturdayJun 13 2026Get Shady Tree Giveaway 2026 - City of PAEWebsite
FREE NATIVE TREES TO PLANT IN YOUR YARD
City of PAE residents can receive a free, native, tree to plant in your garden through the Get Shady program. This program aims to increase tree canopy, reduce urban heat and support biodiversity.
Small native trees (one per household) will be available for collection on a first-come, first serve basis anytime between 1pm-3pm on Saturday June 13th 2026 at the Parks Library, Angle Park.
Seven tree species will be available to choose from:
Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha) Drooping Sheoak (Allocasuarina verticillata) Silver Banksia (Banksia marginata) Slender Cypress Pine (Calitris gracilus) Mallee Box (Eucalyptus porosa) Native Apricot (Pittosporum angustifolium) Quandong (Santalum acuminatum)Information about each of these trees is available at Plant Selector Botanic Gardens SA. Knowledgeable staff will be available on the day to help you decide on the best tree to suit your property.
Large to medium native shrubs will also be available for those with smaller gardens that cannot accommodate a tree.
As this giveaway is only open to City of PAE residents, please bring along a form of ID such as driver’s licence, rates notice, or bill showing your name and address.
Registration is essential.
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MondayJun 15 2026Refugee Week Art Project Exhibition Launch - Noarlunga LibraryWebsite
Afternoon tea at the library to celebrate the launch of City of Onkaparinga’s Refugee Week Art Project 2026 Exhibition.
City of Onkaparinga’s Refugee Week Art Project has invited all of those who came to call Australia home through experiences of war, persecution, displacement, or internment to tell their story through art.
Selected art will be displayed on level 3 of Noarlunga Library during Refugee Week 2026, 15-21 June.
Anyone is free to join us for afternoon tea as we come together to celebrate the launch of the exhibition.
Bookings required.
For more information please call Noarlunga Library on 8384 0655 or email libraries@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au. For more information about the Refugee Week Art Project please call Mia on 0481 057 999 or email Mia.Mandara@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Photography and Video Notice
· Photos and videos may be taken at this event.
· If you don’t want to be photographed or filmed, please let a staff member know at the start.
· If you don’t let us know, you and anyone attending with you may appear in photos or videos.
· The City of Onkaparinga and partner organisations may use this content for promotion, including in print (like posters or articles) and on social media (like Facebook and Instagram).
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SA Refugee Week Event: Durkhanai Ayubi - talk and book launchWebsite
The power of a story. Join us this Refugee Week for a special event with Durkhanai Ayubi, bestselling author of Parwana and her latest release She Who Tastes, Knows, A memoir of food, exile and awakening.
Durkhanai will join us to discuss her story of coming to Australia as a refugee and her journey to becoming the owner of her much-loved award-winning Adelaide family restaurant, Parwana, as well as publishing her best selling debut book Parwana and her latest memoir, She Who Tastes, Knows.
About the book: She Who Tastes, Knows is an expansive history of Durkhanai’s homeland and a vivid, moving story about what it truly means to understand another’s culture. Through stories of food, family, belonging and migration, the book traverses cultural boundaries, weaving a tapestry of dignity, empathy and understanding. Each chapter draws on a particular ingredient important to Durkhanai’s cultural identity, and explores their life cycles to uncover unseen histories of Afghan culture, the complexities of migrant and refugee experience, and how we as a society might work towards unifying our disparate cultures and ways of seeing the world. In our modern world, which can feel so disjointed, this book shows us – with timeless prescience – how new possibilities for connection are just under the surface, waiting to bloom.
About the Author:
Durkhanai Ayubi was born in Afghanistan in the 1980’s, and she and her family became refugees when she was a small child. She’s grown to see her ancestral lands be misunderstood as a desolate war zone of helpless people, with no history or culture worthy of mention, when the reality is in fact steeped in rich, complex histories of incredible cultural significance. Living in Australia, Durkhanai’s only tangible connection to the histories of her homeland was through food, first through cooking with her family, and then as an owner of her much-loved award-winning Adelaide family restaurant, Parwana. Years on, and following Afghanistan’s systemic collapse in 2021, Durkhanai realised that it was time to revisit those histories and tell the previously untold stories that can help shape a more optimistic future.
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ThursdayJun 18 2026Community potluck: Refugee Week - Taste of home: Share a plateWebsite
Celebrate Refugee Week with a shared‑plate event. Bring a dish from home and connect through food. Free. All welcome.
Join us for an afternoon of connection, culture, and community as we celebrate Refugee Week with a shared food experience. Bring a plate of something meaningful to you — a family recipe, a favourite snack, or a dish that reminds you of home — and enjoy stories, flavours, and conversations with others.
📅 Date: Thursday 18 June ⏰ Time: 1:30pm–3:30pm 💲 Cost: Free 🌏 Who’s Welcome: Everyone
Important: This is a community‑shared food event. Allergens will not be controlled, and dishes may contain common allergens. Please participate with care based on your personal needs.
Come along, meet new people, and celebrate the richness that refugee communities bring to our shared home.
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Sign Squad: Auslan for beginnersWebsite
Ever wanted to learn Auslan - Australian sign language? If you’re aged 12 and over then this is for you.
No previous experience is necessary!
Sessions are free and will be run by a qualified Deaf instructor in collaboration with The Deaf Butterfly Effect.
The first hour will be a lesson on Auslan basics like the alphabet and simple vocab, then the second hour is more of a social time to practice, chat, and ask questions!
Everyone is welcome to attend either or both parts of the session depending on what suits you!
Location: West Torrens Library Sun Room, 1 Brooker Terrace, Hilton.
Time: 6pm - 8pm on the third Thursday of every month.
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SaturdayJun 20 2026The Souk 2026Website
The Australian Refugee Association is thrilled to welcome back its much-loved, award-winning ARA Souk Market to the Tonsley Innovation District on Saturday 20 June 2026.
Winner of the 2023 City of Marion Community Event of the Year, The Souk has quickly become one of Adelaide’s most vibrant multicultural events — drawing thousands of visitors and showcasing the richness of cultures from around the globe.
Following another outstanding year, The Souk continues to grow. With 100+ stallholders representing over 30 countries, we’re set to make 2026 our biggest, boldest and most vibrant event yet.
🌏 A global marketplace experience
Step inside The Souk and be transported through a colourful, undercover marketplace alive with sights, sounds and aromas.
Discover and enjoy a curated mix of:
🌮 Incredible global street food and Gourmet & specialty food products 🛍️ Artisan traders and unique handcrafted goods 🎶 Live music, cultural performances, dance and art 🎭 Roving entertainers and immersive experiencesInspired by traditional souks across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, this is more than a market — it’s a cultural journey with no passport required.
✨ Join us
Whether you’re coming to explore, eat, shop or showcase your business, The Souk 2026 promises an unforgettable day of culture, community and celebration.
We can’t wait to welcome you.
Questions and queries - Email: events@ausref.net
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Community Planting, Kingston House ReserveWebsite
Come and join the community to plant native species at Kingston House Reserve!
The City of Holdfast Bay have been working to increase local native plant species and diversity in this beautiful urban reserve. We would like to invite you to join us for a fun morning of planting, followed by light snacks.
Please arrive at 10.15am to allow time for registrations, and to hear the safety briefing. You are welcome to stay for as long or as little time as you like. Light snacks will be provided at the end of the activity.
Bring along gardening gloves, a small hand trowel and water. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, closed toe shoes, safety or optical glasses and a hat or rain jacket (depending on the weather). We will provide any additional tools and equipment that are needed. Under 18s will need to be supervised at all times by a parent or guardian.
Bookings are essential to make sure we have enough equipment.
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Refugee Week 2026 Movie Fundraiser - Celebrating Refugee Migrants with DisabilityWebsite
Join us for a Fun-filled and Transformative Refugee Week Movie Fundraiser afternoon (‘Dance for Your Life’) on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 4:30pm, where every journey is a story, every setback is a lesson, a chance to be seen, to be heard and an opportunity to start again in life and in a new country.