Celebrate the diversity and rich cultures of Sydney's refugee communities with a week of talks and events.
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Refugee Week: Nawfel's story
Hear from guest speaker Nawfel followed by an Iraq inspired morning tea
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Refugee artists share a message of welcome See the stories behind the works on display in our city.14 June 2026News
Inside Sydney’s story: newly digitised collection shows a city in transitionMore than 46,000 newly digitised records reveal disease prevention, growth and change at the turn of the 20th century.9 June 2026News
‘Anyone can be a refugee’: Meet our Refugee Week ambassadors Nawfel and Shabnam’s stories are one in a million.8 June 2026News
Level up your business with practical AI skillsGet hands-on with our free bootcamps to make everyday work easier for busy small business owners.2 June 2026News
What to do in Sydney this JuneThe lights are on and the red carpet is out. Here's the best art, performances, movies and markets to come to town this month.2 June 2026News
Volunteers connecting people and changing communitiesHear from some of the wonderful people who give their time and see how you can get involved too.19 May 2026News
Fresh voices, bold conversations at Australia’s largest celebration of literature, stories and ideasDiscover 6 standout ways to explore this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival.12 May 2026News
What to do in Sydney this MayMusic, art and ideas abound this month. Here are the top picks for your hit list.6 May 2026News
Capturing the changing face of SydneyFor the Australian Heritage Festival, dive into the City of Sydney Archives and explore how the area has transformed since the early 20th century.22 April 2026News
STEP into a creative space in Redfern Our short-term empty properties could be the perfect fit for your cultural project.20 April 2026
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