Tuesday, 28 May 2024


Members statements

Africa Day


Bronwyn HALFPENNY

Africa Day

Bronwyn HALFPENNY (Thomastown) (13:14): It was my great pleasure to attend the Kowanj Africa Day celebration last Friday. Africa Day, on 25 May, marks the establishment of the African Union and the progress and achievements of the many nations and people of Africa post colonisation. Kowanj, led by CEO and founder Ash Atar, is a community-led organisation committed to advocating for and addressing the social, employment and educational needs of African–Australian refugees and new and emerging communities – an organisation that values lived experience, professional development and building capacity and skills in the community and an organisation that I know will continue to grow and empower many. Congratulations to Kowanj for a wonderful celebration and all your life-changing work.