Talanoa: Stories of the Fiji community
The name Fiji evokes a tropical paradise in the minds of many Australians, but this island nation has a troubled history. Talanoa (a Fijian word for story-telling ) explores how and why Fiji-born people came to Victoria, and what values, beliefs and practices they have brought with them. The diverse and growing Fiji community presents a thought-provoking account of the relationships that sustain their connection with Fiji and have shaped their settlement in a new land.
Dates: Until 19 July 2009

Centre for Multicultural Youth 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Celebrate the Centre for Multicultural Youth as it supports the needs of migrant and refugee young people.
The exhibition will include: Voices of Young Australia (stories of strong, inspiring young people) and Multicultural Youth-Led Futures (a poster series of leadership initiatives by migrant and refugee young people).
Dates: Until 7 June 2009

Who am I as a citizen? Religion, ethnicity and citizenship
How do religion, ethnicity and citizenship shape us? Find out in this fascinating public conversation, with two speakers: the Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan OAM (Abbot of Quang Minh Temple) and Ms Toltu Tufa (a Muslim community worker with the East African community, and also appearing in SBS TV s Salam Cafe). Discussing life as a citizen in a religiously and culturally diverse society, this series of ten monthly conversations aims to create public dialogue between people of different backgrounds and religious traditions. Moderated by Penny Mulvey of Positive Media, the sessions will explore issues relevant in our multi-faith society and relevant to the upcoming Parliament of the World s Religions in Melbourne.
Date: Sunday 14 June 2009, 2.50pm to 4.30pm

Cultural Diversity Quest Awards Exhibition
The Quest Awards encourage Victorian students to celebrate their State s cultural diversity through creative expression. Announced during Cultural Diversity Week, the winning entries will be shown at the Immigration Museum in an exhibition opening for Refugee Week. Students works reflect their investigation of cultural diversity within their school and community, and encompass a wide range of materials, techniques and ideas.
Dates: From 20 June 2009

Ancient Hampi: The Hindu Kingdom Brought to Life
This international exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stunning World Heritage site of Hampi in southern India. Using state of the art digital technologies, this new experience presents stereographic panoramas of an extraordinary site, with all its mythological, archaeological, artistic and historic significance. Ancient Hampi includes animations of Hindu myths and stories, aerial and projected photography, an immersive digital interactive space showing 360-degree panoramic images of the site and is landscape, as well as stunning night photographs of the temples taken by John Gollings.
Dates: Until 26 January 2010