Human Flow is a 2017 German documentary film co-produced and directed by Ai Weiwei about the current global refugee crisis. In the film the viewer is taken to over 20 countries to understand both the scale and the personal impact of this massive human migration. It was shot using various technologies, including drones, cameras and iPhones. As part of Shepparton’s Refugee Week activities, Human Flow will be screened for Free at Village Cinemas on 19 June 2019.
Shepparton Interfaith Network – in collaboration with the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District – will conduct a Multifaith Service for World Refugee Day at St Brendan’s Church on Thursday 20 June at 6pm.
June 20 is World Refugee Day, a day the world commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of millions of refugees. Held every year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee.
Seniors Rights Australia presents a free World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Forum for professionals, staff and workers in Shepparton and regions at The Connection on Monday 17 June, 2019
The Goulburn Valley Congolese Association invites you to attend their Congolese Independence Day celebration on 6 July 2019 at St Paul’s African House, Poplar Ave, Shepparton from 2pm.
The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is offering a free course for anyone seeking Australian Citizenship. The course is centred around a study of the questions contained in the test. The course is free and commences on 17 July 2019.
Are you looking to create or update your business? Do you have an innovative idea that will make real change, but you don’t know how to turn it into a profitable business? Maybe you’re looking to grow or enter into a new market? It’s open to everyone, free and it’s for one day only from 9am-5pm Thursday 30 May at La Trobe University Shepparton campus. People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities will also benefit from this workshop.
ACT for Peace offer a Ration Challenge for Refugee Week, 2019, which is 16-22 June. Survive on the same rations as a Syrian refugee during Refugee Week, get sponsored and show refugees we’re with them, not against them.
Refugee Week is Sunday June 16 to Saturday June 22, 2019. The theme for Refugee Week 2019 is A World of Stories. Come and enjoy the screening of Thon Thon’s Journey from Sudan and floor talk by Shepparton’s Ethnic Council’s Community Development Officer on Tuesday, 18 June.
Join the Shepparton Buddhist Community along with Buddhists across Australia as they commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest philosophies of non-violence and has practised peaceful relations with all humankind for over 2600 years. In this day and age, Buddhism continues to promote peace through the practice of mindfulness. There will be a celebration of Vesak in Queens Gardens, Shepparton, on Saturday, 18 May 2019.