Multiculturalism

Congratulations to the Polish Club at Ashfield on the opening of their brand-new premises.

Congratulations to the organisers of the Culture X Festival held recently at Pratten Park in Ashfield.

Happy birthday to the Concordia Club of Tempe celebrating the 140th anniversary of its establishment in 2023.

Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe has unveiled a Blue Plaque in Ashfield, recognising the life of
historical figure Quong Tart and celebrating his political advocacy and charity work in the 1800’s.

I thank the team at Flour Mill Markets and the Summer Hill Little BIG House for collaborating to organise the International Food Festival night market.

This year was the eighty-second anniversary of Oxi Day, and the Inner West Council held its annual commemorations in Marrickville, which is home to a thriving Greek-Australian community.

This Saturday 22 October you can expect Ashfield to erupt into music, song and dance during the Balkan Boogie musical event.

For a decade, the Multicultural Seniors Association has consistently provided a warm and welcoming space for our multicultural residents.

Friends, it’s great to see so many people here in Marrickville this afternoon, celebrating our rich Greek heritage and all those Greek-Australians who have made Marrickville such an extraordinary place to live today.

The 25th of March each year is Greek Independence Day, a date to commemorate the beginning of the War of Greek independence, and to reflect on the battle for liberty from the Ottoman Empire.