AFI 2019 social events

The conference Organising Committee would like to invite you to participate in numerous social events that have been arranged and will run throughout the duration of the conference. Partners are most welcome and we encourage you to purchase your tickets as soon as possible.

Barefoot Bowls - Thursday 17 October Rosehill Bowls Club 5:00pm to 7:15pm A complimentary return bus will be provided from the PARKROYAL Parramatta Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased as part of the registration process Includes game, BBQ dinner and drinks
President’s Reception - Friday 18 October Lachlan’s Old Government House A pleasant 11 minute walk from the PARKROYAL Parramatta 6:00pm to 8:00pm A ticket is included in the cost of a registration Guest tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased as part of the registration process Includes canapes and drinks
Conference Dinner - Saturday 19 October On board the Captain Cook 3 (Captain Cook Cruises) 7:00pm to 10:30pm A complimentary return bus will be provided from the PARKROYAL Parramatta to the Meadowbank Wharf  - departing approximately 5:45pm A ticket is included in the cost of a full registration Day delegate and guest tickets are $140 per person and can be purchased as part of the registration process Includes delicious buffet, drinks, and DJ

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Partner Tours

These tours are subject to interest and limited in numbers. You can select either or both during the registration process. More details will be provided closer to the event.
PLEASE choose carefully. The purchase price of these tours is NON-refundable.

Tour 1. Friday 18 October - $99 per person.  3.5 hours duration. 11:00am to 2:30pm
Taste of Afghanistan, Syria and Persia – Merrylands

• Afghan, Syrian, Persian & Turkish street food, sweets and spiced ice cream, spiced teas, some of the best rice and bread in the world.
• 3.5-hour guided cultural tasting tour with stories and delicious dishes brought to Australia by our newest refugee communities.
• Indulge in delicious hearty dishes new to Australia. Afghan bread and dumplings, Syrian breakfast, Persian treats, sweets and ice-cream.
• Meet talented refugee guides, chefs and business owners. Hear their stories from home and from their journeys to Australia.
• Ample food equivalent to a generous meal (& more). Short to medium walking. Limited options for vegetarians and gluten free.

Due to unfortunate circumstances the Historic Dairy Cottage Tour has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconveninence