This is the website for The Australian African Network (AAN) Inc.
AAN is a Sydney based group for people who are in mixed African/non-African relationships, couples & families – and who are mixed African & non-African heritage.
AAN was established in 2005 to support and strengthen connections between African and non African Australians, and between Australia and Africa.
Our aims are:
- to support mixed African and non African Australian families, including adoptive families
- to foster and encourage bilingualism amongst African-Australian children
- to foster communication and connection between African and non African Australians in diverse ways, including dialogue and discussion (seminars, workshops, conferences, meetings etc), arts, media, and social functions.
- to develop personal and community connections between groups and individuals in Australia and Africa
- to actively resist racism and support a multicultural Australia
AAN is currently being managed by a volunteer management committee of 6 people. There are currently vacancies only for African heritage committee members.
Co-Convenor: Annie Stopford
The Position of African Co-Convenor is currently vacant.
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Secretary: Suzanne O’Garey
Treasurer: Jill Sergeant
Ordinary Committee members:
Nicole Cunningham
Mohamed Dukuly
Cornel Robinson
Liz Tinney
See our moblog for a picture of the 07/08 committee
Projects and activities
Celebrating African Australians: Our regular social functions celebrate African communities in Sydney. In November 2006 we hosted the first of our regular picnics, and in December we threw a hugely successful end of year fundraising party. See Events for details of what’s coming up.
Seminar: The first event organized by A.A.N was a seminar in Sydney in March 2006 on mixed African and non African relationships and families. The seminar was co-sponsored by the African Communities Council of NSW and featured speakers from four African organizations as well as two speakers from A.A.N.
Supporting relationships: Cross-cultural relationships can bring challenges as well as rewards. A.A.N members are setting up a support group to assist people in dealing with these challenges.
Getting involved
For more info please contact: admin@australianafricannetwork.org.au or call Annie on 02 9591 6662 or Jill on 0424 853 717.
Information about our events & activities will be posted here and at www.africanoz.com.au
