Despite less than favourable weather conditions, the Southern Migrant and Refugee’s Unity in Diversity Festival was a resounding success bringing warmth and celebration to the multicultural community of southeast Melbourne.
“Seeing the work being done by SMRC inspired me to work with the community – especially women of all backgrounds – to provide a small window to these girls who haven’t had a chance to get the education I’ve had,” Najma shares.
Financial Counselling Victoria’s (FCVic) Festival of Ideas in June was a celebration of SMRC’s prior work with FCVic in taking part in the Standing Strong Project.