December 2005

Postcards from Bankstown

Postcards from Bankstown

Arts and culture in Bankstown will be promoted via a series of postcards by Bankstown artists. Support from Bankstown Council will enabled ICE and Bankstown Youth Development Service to train 10 artists in graphic design. Contact Mouna 9897 5744 ext 2 / artfiles@ice.org.au.

Parramappa II

Phase II of Parramappa — an online photo-map of Parramatta created by young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds during Youth Week 2005 — went online in November 2005 More »

IT that reaches out

Parramatta Council has funded ICE to run training for isolated community organisations in the Parramatta area that have limited access to IT equipment and training. Organisations could include neighbourhood centres, public housing estates and refuges for homeless people or women. Contact Liliana Ruti on 02 9897 5744 or communityinfo@ice.org.au.

Island Beatz

The graduation performance of 15 young Pacific Islander young people who recently completed the TAFE-accredited urban music program, ‘Island Beatz’ impressed audiences at Granville Youth and Community Centre (GYCC). Island Beatz was a partnership between ICE, TAFE and GYCC. A CD of debut tracks will be available from January. Additional masterclasses will be held these holidays. More »

Originate: Multicultural + Mentorship + Multimedia

Twenty-five Western Sydney-based emerging digital artists recently completed the Originate program’s training in community cultural development. More »

Voices of Australia Launched!

ICE was a proud partner in the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s ‘Voices of Australia’ project, marking the 30-year anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act. The book, CD and website are powerful resources and available free of charge. Click here to visit the website.

Sydney Arab Film Festival

Recently over two weekends, this Festival screened contemporary international Arab films, local films, hosted an Education Forum and featured an Egyptian classic cinema retrospective. Visit the website for more information.