# Event Details - **Event Name**: From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Jul, 2023 at 09:00 am – Wed, 05 Jul, 2023 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: Come and hear author Om in conversation with Cath Scarth, CEO of AMES Australia.About this EventForced to flee Bhutan as a refugee, Om Dhungel is today an award-winning community leader in Western Sydney and a debut author, whose new book is described by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as simply ‘a great Australian story’.Come and hear author Om in conversation with Cath Scarth, CEO of AMES Australia, the Victorian Government’s unique refugee and migrant service organisation.They will share their experience, observations, challenges and achievements in their respective roles in the settlement journey, contrasts across the two major settlement states and their visions for Australia’s next wave.They will be joined by panellists from Afghanistan and Ukraine who have recently arrived in Melbourne and provide a platform for their experiences and voice.The conversation will be moderated by Walkley Award winning journalist and co-author of Bhutan to Blacktown, James Button.This event will explore what we can all learn about refugee leadership and how policy can support effective settlement.Find the book at Bhutan to Blacktown | UNSW Press - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/melbourne/from-bhutan-to-blacktown-and-beyond-a-conversation-across-the-border-about/10000660886056987 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Level 5 Theatrette, Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne - **lat**: -37.812732 - **long**: 144.970648 - **full address**: Level 5 Theatrette, Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c045a8c8ff79348d657f69a4d02a9b1743ca39aebd366b05dd4eec4f9eef5530-rimg-w640-h1001-gmir.jpg?v=1686919904 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About being held? - **A:** From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About takes place on Wed, 05 Jul, 2023 at 09:00 am to Wed, 05 Jul, 2023 at 10:30 am at Level 5 Theatrette, Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About? - **A:** From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About is organized by AMES Australia. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** From Bhutan to Blacktown and Beyond: A Conversation Across the Border About is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Melbourne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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