Commemorating 40 years since the first African refugees arrived in 1984

This project collects personal stories, photos and memories of the arrival for the first Black African refugees beginning in 1984 and inclusive of following years of those originating from the Horn of Africa, capturing what life was like at the time.

Through archiving personal artefacts, community contributions, and artistic expressions, this digital archive and exhibition examines the intersections of identity, migration, and belonging as they evolve across decades and generations.

Exhibition dates: 5 to 29 December

Exhibition Launch

Thursday 5 December 
Doors open 4.30pm [event close 8pm]
Schoolhouse Studios - 28 Victoria St, Coburg
Wurundjeri Country

Exhibiting artists

Nadia Faragaab, Beaziyt Worcou, Sára, Abdullahi Yusuf, Guled Elyas, and Ammar Yonis