Inaugural MCCSA Multicultural Oration

What's the story?
Migration, Memories and the Importance of Controlling the Narrative

An Evening with Dr. Helen Vatsikopoulos - Walkley Award-Winning Journalist and Academic
Opening Remarks by MCCSA Patron, the Hon. Hieu Van Le AC
Facilitated by Sonya Feldhoff, ABC Radio Presenter

Date: Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Adelaide Pavilion, cnr South Terrace & Peacock Rd, Adelaide SA 5000. Click here for venue location on Google Maps.

As we continue our 50 year jubilee commemorations of the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia (MCCSA), we invite our community to join us for the Inaugural MCCSA Multicultural Oration - an inspring evening hearing from academic and UTS Fellow, Dr. Helen Vatsikopoulos whose doctorate examined identity and nationalism. This event signals the moment for a bold and timely conversation that dares to reimagine the Australian multicultural story.

The evening will confront the myths, omissions, and limitations of Australia’s multicultural self-image.

From the frontlines of global conflict to the heart of local communities, Dr. Vatsikopoulos brings a fearless voice to the question: Whose stories are being told—and whose are left out?

Now more than ever, we must reclaim storytelling as a force for empathy, equity, and truth.

RSVP:

RSVP by Wednesday 13th August 2025

Parking:

Onsite parking available.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Inaugural MCCSA Multicultural Oration

What's the story?Migration, Memories and the Importance of Controlling the Narrative

What's the story?
Migration, Memories and the Importance of Controlling the Narrative