Refugee Week

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From events and volunteering to films and books, make a connection this year.

5 ways to celebrate Refugee Week

Meet Abang, Simon and Khatereh. We're proud to welcome them, and all refugees and people seeking asylum, to our city.

3 stories of coming to Australia

Refugee Week 

Refugee chef dinner banquet

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Tours & experiences

The trusted guide to tours and experiences in Sydney. Discover fun, exciting and unique experiences throughout Sydney, including free activities and things to do in the city centre.

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Tours and experiences in Sydney

The trusted guide to free events in Sydney. Free activities and things to do in Sydney, including in the city centre, Inner West, Lower North Shore, Eastern Suburbs, South Sydney and online.

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The trusted guide to what's on in Sydney this weekend. Major events, free things to do in Sydney, and activities in the city centre.

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The trusted guide to what's on in Sydney this month. Major events, free things to do in Sydney, and activities in the city centre.

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The trusted guide to what's on in Sydney today. Major events, free things to do in Sydney, and activities in the city centre.

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The trusted guide to what's on in Sydney this week. Major events, free things to do in Sydney, and activities in the city centre.

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From intimate portraits to larger-than-life spectacles, these 28 images encapsulate Australia’s unique personality.

See the exhibition for free, every day, all day from Thursday 14 September to Sunday 8 October

One of Australia's biggest photography prizes

Australian Life Exhibition 2023

Little Sydney Lives is produced by the City of Sydney as part of Art & About Sydney, an ongoing program of temporary art projects in unusual spaces. 

See the 20 finalist images up close in Customs House, level 2.

City of Sydney’s children’s photography competition

Little Sydney Lives Exhibition 2023

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Develop a better understanding of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and how a Voice to Parliament will improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. 

Refugee Week

Celebrating Sydney's diversity and the rich cultures of our refugee communities with a week long program of events, talks and workshops.

Refugee chef dinner banquet

5 ways to celebrate Refugee Week

3 stories of coming to Australia