Coming Up

Oromo Community Festival
When:Sunday 20th of December 2009
Time: 2:00PM -7:00PM
Where: Federation Square
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Oromia at Federation Square, 20 december 2009



































Oromo Community Graduation
When: Sunday 13th of December 2009
Time: 7:00PM -11:00PM
Where: Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington
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Oromo Community Discussions Day
When:Saturday, 21 November, 2009
Time: 3:00PM -6:00PM
Where: Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St Melbourne 3000



Oromo Youth Law, Employment and Education Workshop
When:Saturday, 05th of December 2009
Time: 1:00PM -6:00PM
Where: Monash University Caulfield Campus Building K 321 Campus Map
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Oromo Community Discussions Day
When:Saturday, 24 October, 2009
Time: 3:00PM -6:00PM
Where: Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St Melbourne 3000







Irreessaa (thanksgiving Oromo way ) 04 October 2009 , Footscray Park ,Melbourne Australia

































































Multicultural Eid Festival,,,,, 26-Sep-2009




Ramdan Iftar Dinner, Federal Parliament, Great Hall,,,,, 08-Sep-2009



Oromo Community Audio Pamphlets Project with Royal Women’s Hospital ,,,, 02-Sep-2009

Oromo Role Model's Celebration
Our sponsors’ are: Negassa & Associates, kuusa Training centre, Gibe African restaurant & Mesnoy Injera Bakery
Hope you all had an exciting night with our Role Models on Saturday night. Thanks for coming and being part of the glorious night and cheering all night for our Role Models. It was not easy to get to this stage for all of us without these good people’s outstanding voluntary contribution. “The duck looks smooth and calm on top of the water but underneath there is restless paddling. In life nothing worthwhile comes without struggle.” I would like to thank Keder Milky for running the night as MC successfully and all those who volunteered their time for the night to be such memorable event






Melbourne Oromo youth Mt Buller Trip 9th of August 2009







THE HONOURABLE JOHN BRUMBY MP,Premier of Victoria,
20th Anniversary of 3ZZZ – Community Radio, 27 July 2009

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Election of Management Committee
When:Sunday 26th of July 2009
Time: 2:30PM
Where: The Church Hall ,,,,,,,10A Hyde Street Footscray 3011








Walk for Harmony, 12 July 2009

















Certificate of Appreciation to Australian Volunteers, 10 June 2009

your contribution to volunteering in your local community is highly valued
We thank you for your commitment and dedication
Sura Etaffa, Shangale Ali, Aliye Geleto Anota
Australian Oromo Community Association in Victoria Inc

Certifacate of Appreciation presented by Lindsay Tanner Mp,
Signed by
The Hon Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister of Australia
The Hon Jenny Macklin Mp, Minister for families, housing, community Services and indigenous Affairs
Senator the Hon Ursula Stephens Parliamentry Secretary for Social inclusion and the voluntary sector
Lindsay Tanner Mp, Federal Member for Melbourne , minister for Finance and Deregulation









Introduction to Afaan Oromo, Feb _ May 2009














Oromo Community Meeting
Community feedback and support for Oromo Community Festival held at the Federation Square
Date 8 March 2009
Time 5:30PM-7:00PM
Place Oromo Community Office Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011
Oromo Community Festival
When:Sunday 21st of December 2008
Time: 1:00PM -7:00PM
Where: Federation Square

Oromia at the Federation Square, Press Release













Oromo Youth Law, Employment and Education Workshop
When:Monday 22nd of December 2008
Time: 1:00PM -6:00PM
Where: Monash University Caulfield Campus Building K 321 Campus Map


Oromo Community Graduation
When: Sunday 14th of December 2008
Time: 7:00PM -11:00PM
Where: Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington














Oromo Community Delegation in Canberra (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade)


Irreessaa (thanksgiving Oromo way ) 12th of October 2008 , Footscray Park ,Melbourne Australia








Community Meeting
When: 21th of September 2008
Time: 3:00PM
Where: Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011
Oromo Women Forum
The aim of Oromo women forum is to identify the needs and issues facing Oromo women in Australia
When: 24th of August 2008
Time: 3:00PM
Where: Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011

Oromo Elders Forum
The aim of Oromo elders forum is to identify the needs and issues facing Oromo elders in Australia
When: 23th of August 2008
Time: 3:00PM
Where: Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011
Melbourne Oromo youth Mt Buller Trip 10th of August 2008








Kayyo Oromo Women's Group Invite you to A celebration of Oromo Culture
When: 8th of August 2008
Time: 2:00PM -5:00PM
Where: Flemington Community Center, 25 Mt Alexander rd Flemington Click here for more info






Oromo Community Fund raising,,,,, Food assistance in Oromia to help ease the suffering
When: 3th of August 2008
Time: 5:00PM
Where: Address: Springer's Leisure center 400 Cheltenham Road , Keysbrough, Vic 3171 Click here for more info






Community Meeting

When: 29th of June 2008
Time: 3:00PM
Where: Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011

Call for Demonstration by Oromo Community

When: 10th of June 2008
Time: 11AM
Where: The Victorian Parliament House

Press release
The Acts of Genocide against Oromos

OROMO COMMUNITY PEACE RALLY, 10 June 2008








Second Round Oromo Youth Forum

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION You are cordially invited to attend the second Oromo youth forum to be held on May 18, 2008. The forum is an avenue for young Oromo people to come together and voice their ideas, passions and interests, in a safe and supportive environment. The ultimate goal of the forum is to bring Oromo youth and the broader community together, promote a sense of pride in being young Oromo Australian as well as solidarity among Oromo youth by supporting each other and contributing to the development of a healthy Oromo community in Australia.
Theme: Empowering and Inspiring Our Youth

Date Sunday 18 May 2008
Time 3:00 PM-6:00Pm, Please be on time
Place: Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011

OROMO COMMUNITY PEACE RALLY, May 06 2008









PRESS RELEASE

OROMO COMMUNITY PEACE RALLY

5th May 2008

The members of the Australian Oromo Community Association in Victoria protest against the divisive policies of current Ethiopian ‘Tigrean’ lead regime based on the following facts: We came to this country as political refugees seeking humanitarian assistance and descent life. It is a fact that we fled a repression employed by the current minority ‘Tigrean’ led government of Ethiopia leaving members of our family back home. Here in Australia we are very much settled along with many other groups from that country (Ethiopia) accommodating our differences as we embrace Australian way of life. Read More
The Delegates from Hell - Ethiopia The Australian Oromo Community Association in Victoria would like to inform the Australian authorities and public that the current delegates from Ethiopia are not true representatives of the nations and nationalities in the Ethiopian Empire. Read More

The first Oromo Youth Forum held on April 27, 2008 in Melbourne successfully completed

The first Oromo Youth Forum held on April 27, 2008 in Melbourne successfully completed. The forum was attended by a good number of Oromo youth representatives, invited guests from Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Community Liaison officer, Multicultural Affairs.

The forum is an avenue for young Oromo people to come together and voice their ideas, passions and interests, in a safe and supportive environment. The ultimate goal of the forum is to bring Oromo youth and the broader community together, promote a sense of pride in being young Oromo Australian as well as solidarity among Oromo youth by supporting each other and contributing to the development of a healthy Oromo community in Australia.

The forum was marked by keynote speeches delivered by Prof. Jemal Abawajy and Mr. Tarekegn Chimdi. Prof. Abawajy informed the youth that they should be prepare to be future leaders. He stated that educational qualifications, in an increasingly professional society, to be an important part of defining them. He urged the youth to stay in school and through graphs and charts, Prof. Jemal showed how education and training increases their chances of getting better jobs in the future. Mr. Chimdi discussed the gross human rights violations and incalculable material destruction inflicted by the Ethiopian government against the Oromo people. He told the youth that, as we speak, many Oromo youth and elderly are being killed, forced to quite schools simply for being Oromo.

The youth were asked to identify the problems that they face, and the ensuing discussion yielded many issues and challenges confronting the Oromo youth in Australia. Some youth were unhappy with school and may have problems learning, low self-esteem, or issues at home that make it hard for them to feel connected to school. Young Oromos who left school have trouble making the transition towards secure employment. Some were not in study and were either working part-time, unemployed, or not in the labour force at all. They continue to be disadvantaged in many ways, both financial and social. The problems that the newly arriving young Oromo face including homelessness issues were also discussed. Another area explored was how to involve and provide a voice to government and community on issues of importance to them.

Practical approaches to alleviate these problems were also discussed. To make Oromo youth aware of the opportunities that are available to them and the need for a positive role models and support to youth to realize their independence were discussed. The attendees agreed to furnish positive role model to the youth and expand social activities of the Oromo youth through education, sports etc... They also agreed to work with the Australian Oromo Community to help new arrivals of Oromo youth to Australia to build their skills and capacity through programs designed to render language education, vocational training, immigration support and social service. The youth agreed to involve in developing their knowledge about local youth support services, the law and police and criminal justice procedures.
Last but not least, to strengthen the communication and thereby share different ideas regarding their identity, culture and history of Oromo people, they agreed to maintain regular contact with each other via phone and/or e-mail.



Oromo Youth Forum
The aim of Oromo youth forum is to identify the needs and issues facing Oromo youth in Australia
Date Sunday 27 April 2008
Time 3:00 PM
Address Level 2, 289-293 Barkly Street Footscray Vic 3011
Invited Guest
Belinda Duggan, Department of Immigration and Citizenship, Community Liaison Officer, Multicultural Affairs
Goya Bennett, Journalist, Moonee Valley Community News
Professor Jemal Hussien Abbawajy, Deakin University
Tarekegn Chimdi, Monash University
Program Outline
3:00pm Registration
3:15pm Skill Shortage in Australia: Training and Education in the Oromo Community
Professor Jemal Hussien Abbawajy, School of Engineering and Information Technology, Deakin University
3:45pm Human Rights campaigning & advocacy for Oromia
Tarekegn Chimdi, human rights defender , Protection of Human Rights , Geneva, Switzerland
4:15pm Needs and issues facing Oromo youth in Australia
6:15pm Closing remarks, Aliye Geleto

Australia 2020 African Community Summit

Oromo Community with other African Community took part in the Australia 2020 African Community Summit which has taken place on 17 April 2008 at Collingwood Senior Citizens Centre Hosted by Lindsay Tanner MP, Minister for Finance and Deregulation

African Community 2020 Summit Communiqué
Introduction
On Thursday 17th April 2008, Lindsay Tanner and members of the Melbourne African community held a summit.
The African Community 2020 Summit addressed a range of economic and social issues of importance to the African community. This communiqué captures the ideas and sentiments expressed by African community leaders. It is aimed to act as a channel for discussion for delegates to the Australia 2020 Summit.
Session 1: Social Inclusion
Families
There is a strong need for an increase in family reunion spots for the immigration intake. The restrictions on immigration, due to the reduction in African immigration under the Howard government, have made life very difficult for many African migrants. Preventing families from being together creates much hardship – it is emotionally distressing for many families to be separated for long periods of time. The Citizenship test is also a barrier to entry into Australia because it acts as a deterrent for people in Africa to migrate to Australia, and it is also perceived as discriminatory against African migrants. Click here to read more.




Oromo Women's Camp, Queenscliff from 28-30 March 2008









Cultural week 20 March 2008, Flemington Community Centre








2008 Cultural Diversity week Gala Dinner ,,,,a spectacular evening of entertainment with community, government & business leaders to celebrate Victoria’s cultural, linguistic & religious diversity.








Oromo Graduation and cultural performance 16 Dec 2007



A Report on the most Wonderful Oromo Graduation Ceremony, December 16, 2007, Melbourne, Australia >>>By Pro Mohammed Hassen and Toltu Tufa >>>> OSA Newsletter March 2008

Oromia Soccer Team , Africa Cup, Nov 2007



Multicaltural Eid Festival

Jesuit Social Services & Oromo Community with other African Communities organized remarkable Multicaltural Eid Festival on 20 October 2007

Kayyo Oromo


Community get together (B.B.Q) 3 March 2007 at the Footscray Park


Oromo Community have organized a Peace Rally on 13 February 2007 in Melbourne Australia to create public awareness to the massive human rights abuses that have inflicted upon the Oromo refugees in Somalia at the hands of the Ethiopian Government