Welcome refugees fundraiser 2022

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Inner West for Refugees - in collaboration with Fern Events and the City of Sydney - invite you to an evening of art, music, entertainment and food in support of refugees and asylum seekers.

Join us on Thursday 9 June at Harbourside for a cocktail style event with delicious food and magnificent views of Darling Harbour illuminated by Vivid light displays. Enjoy Afro-Cuban music by international trio Moussa Diakite, Len Samperi and Junior Jones.

Tickets are $100 per head with a portion of tickets available on a 'Pay What You Can' basis. Your ticket includes canapés, wine, beer, soft drinks and a chance to win lucky door prizes. Raffles and silent auction will include art works, gourmet produce, fine wines, beauty products and activities. Funds raised will be donated to the Asylum Seekers Centre.

This is an opportunity to celebrate with interesting people while contributing to the work of not-for-profit organisations.

Our expert Suzanne Waldron will facilitate conversations with former Sudanese refugee Abang Anade Othow, and with the Asylum Seekers Centre's Frances Rush OAM.

Click here to book your tickets.

Use your Dine & Discover voucher.

Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC)

The Asylum Seekers Centre is a non-for-profit organisation providing practical and personal support, and advocacy for people living in the community who are seeking asylum. Support services include accommodation, financial relief, health care, employment assistance, education, food, material aid and recreational activities.

Abang Anade Othow

Abang is a true survivor. Born in the Sudan she fled to Ethiopia and then Kenya before arriving alone in Australia at the age of 18. Despite gaps in her learning due to forced relocation and the need to learn new languages, Abang has attained a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Teaching. For the past 10 years she has been teaching students from diverse backgrounds. Her new journey is to embark on advocacy and work with marginalised communities.

Moussa Diakite Trio

Moussa is a guitarist, singer and composer from Mali. His style is derived from the 'Wassoulou' style of music, fused with elements of Congolese, Highlife, Afro Beat, Cuban, Blues and Jazz.

Len Samperi plays bass in the Moussa Diakite Trio. In the 1980s Len was part of Hoi Polloi. His indie/pop music project can be heard on TripleJ Unearthed.

Junior Jones has been playing drums since he could lift a wooden spoon. He is a member of World Music group Caribbean Soul, Australia's leading soca/calypso/reggae/salsa band.

PlateItForward

The stunning venue for our event is provided by PlateItForward, a social enterprise harnessing the power of food through a mix of hospitality and charity. PlateItForward provides education, employment and hospitality experiences to people experiencing disadvantage.

Suzanne Waldron

Suzanne works with individuals, organisations and influencers to build cohesive relationships in community, government and not for profits. She is a creative director for the Museum of Freedom of Tolerance and former curator for TEDxPerth. She is an active ambassador for R U OK? and Nakuru Hope, and a nominee for Western Australian of the Year 2016.