Melaleuca Australia Refugee Week Celebrations 17-21 June 2024

Date: Mon, 17 June
Location: Darwin City
Original page: https://www.uaant.org.au/events/melaleuca-australia-refugee-week-celebrations-17-21-june-2024
Refugee Week is being held at Melaleuca Australia 17-21 June 2024 and the theme is Finding freedom: family. This year Melaleuca Australia is collaborating with refugee communities, schools and interested stakeholders to highlight stories through a range of mediums and meaningful ways.

About this event

Event description Key events include: Opening Event - Monday 17 June 4-5:30pm: includes special welcome, interactive djembe (drumming) circle, candle lit vigil & cooking demonstration by community members with lived refugee experience. Gallery - Daily from 12noon-5pm Tuesday 18 until Friday 21 June : proudly displaying entries from local schools and adults from the Migrant English Program which explore the theme. We invite votes from the Darwin community for the People’s Choice award.

About this tradition

Refugee Week events recognize the strength of displaced communities and build understanding through shared stories.