Mayor Jenny Houlihan said “Refugee Week provided a platform where positive images of refugees could be promoted in order to create a welcoming culture throughout the country.”
“The ultimate aim of the celebration is to create better understanding between different communities and to encourage successful integration enabling refugees to live in safety and to continue making a valuable contribution to Australia,” Cr Houlihan said.
“I encourage people to take part in Refugee Week and celebrate the contribution refugees in our community make to our society.”
Council, in partnership with Amnesty International, Department of Human Services, Ethnic Council, Family Care, GOTAFE, Goulburn Murray Football, Goulburn Valley Regional Library, Primary Care Connect, Relationships Australia, South Shepparton Community Centre, The Bridge, Uniting Care Cutting Edge, Victoria Police and Women’s Charter Alliance.
The launch will be held at:
Maude Street Mall for Morning Tea
Monday 16th June 10.30am
Free morning tea and local entertainment will be provided
For more information about Refugee Week, contact Charlene Norton Cultural Development Officer on 5832 9527
