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1 month ago

Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Rod Bunten welcome the public to explore Government House and its grounds from 10am-4pm, in conjunction with the Nature Festival. Entry is free.

You will be able to see inside the public rooms of Government House, its history and contemporary workings, and ask questions of knowledgeable guides.Take a garden tour or explore the grounds on your own, taking in the beehives, which produce honey used in the Government House kitchen; the Governor’s Rose Garden, which features a stand of roses celebrating each Governor in our state’s history; the sweeping lawns, vegetable garden and ceremonial plantings, which include a descendent of the Lone Pine at Gallipoli.Other activities include making your own flower crowns and garden art, as well as live music, children’s quizzes, and food and drink vendors. ... See MoreSee Less

Her Excellency the Governor and Mr Rod Bunten welcome the public to explore Government House and its grounds from 10am-4pm, in conjunction with the Nature Festival. Entry is free.

You will be able to see inside the public rooms of Government House, its history and contemporary workings, and ask questions of knowledgeable guides.

Take a garden tour or explore the grounds on your own, taking in the beehives, which produce honey used in the Government House kitchen; the Governor’s Rose Garden, which features a stand of roses celebrating each Governor in our state’s history; the sweeping lawns, vegetable garden and ceremonial plantings, which include a descendent of the Lone Pine at Gallipoli.

Other activities include making your own flower crowns and garden art, as well as live music, children’s quizzes, and food and drink vendors.
1 month ago

We encourage attendance at this worthy event to take a stand against violenceCome and join us to the screening of 'C'e' ancora domani', to stand united against violence against women.

This partnership among Consolato d'Italia Adelaide, Com.It.Es. SA, South Australian Italian Association Inc., Dante Alighieri Society of SA Inc. and us is an effort to say to all of us, and especially perpetrators, that Family and domestic violence stops now and nothing will be tolerated any longer.We say no to silencebook your ticket (only$25) to stand with us and say 'enough!' atevents.humanitix.com/ce-ancora-domani-there-s-still-tomorrow-film-by-paola-cortellesi ... See MoreSee Less

We encourage attendance at this worthy event to take a stand against violence
2 months ago

GOVERNMENT HOUSE EVENT

A very special event hosted by Her Excellency Frances Adamson AO, Patron of the United Nations Association South Australia was held at Government House on Wednesday evening 7 August 2024 to acknowledge thework of UNAASA in South Australia and especially that of the Association’s long-term advisors.The Governor welcomed around 126 invited guests which included advisors, donors, supporters and members of the Association outlining the work of UNAASA and how important communityengagement is to achieving the UN Goals in key areas and are a call for action by all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.Lidia Moretti, President of UNAASA, also noted with thanks the work of the advisors, donors andsponsors without whom the association would not be able to hold the wide variety of events it holds each year supporting the UN goals and the local community. The Governor then presented life membership certificates to :The Honourable Robert Hill AC (Politician, Australian Representative at the UN New York and past National UNAA President )The Honourable Reverend Dr. Lynn Arnold AO ( Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador )The Honourable Robyn Layton AO KC ( Human Rights Advisor )Genevieve Theseira Haese ( Community Engagement Advisor )Gavin Adrian Wanganeen ( Indigenous Affairs Advisor )Pippa Wanganeen ( Indigenous Affairs Advisor )Andrew Robert Baines (Artistic Advisor)The hospitality of the Governor and her staff at this event was warmly appreciated by the UNAASA.Story courtesy: Denise AldousMember UNAASA ... See MoreSee Less

GOVERNMENT HOUSE EVENT

A very special event hosted by  Her Excellency Frances Adamson AO, Patron of the United Nations Association South Australia was held at Government House on Wednesday evening 7 August 2024 to acknowledge the
work of UNAASA in South Australia and especially that of the Association’s long-term advisors.

The Governor welcomed around 126 invited guests which included advisors, donors, supporters and members of the Association outlining the work of UNAASA and how important community
engagement is to achieving the UN Goals in key areas and are a call for action by all countries — poor, rich and middle-income — to promote prosperity while protecting the planet.

Lidia Moretti, President of UNAASA, also noted with thanks the work of the advisors, donors and
sponsors without whom the association would not be able to hold the wide variety of events it holds each year supporting the UN goals and the local community. The Governor then presented life membership  certificates to :

The Honourable Robert Hill AC (Politician, Australian Representative at the UN New York and past National UNAA President )
The Honourable Reverend Dr. Lynn Arnold AO ( Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador )
The Honourable Robyn Layton AO KC ( Human Rights Advisor )
Genevieve Theseira Haese ( Community Engagement Advisor )
Gavin Adrian Wanganeen ( Indigenous Affairs Advisor )
Pippa Wanganeen ( Indigenous Affairs Advisor )
Andrew Robert Baines (Artistic Advisor)

The hospitality of the Governor and her staff at this event was warmly appreciated by the UNAASA.

Story courtesy: Denise Aldous
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2 months ago

Book now! We’re excited to present as guest speaker to our fundraising lunch Tiahni Adamson, 2024 SA Young South Australian.

Tiahni is a Kaurareg woman and a passionate wildlife conservation biologist.She is a proponent for the participation of First Nations people and women in STEM careers and was recognised as one of Science and Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM and an InDaily South Australian 40 Under 40 for 2023.Tiahni has worked with the CSIRO on Indigenous education programs, trained under Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader in 2019, works as a casual lecturer and tutor at the University of South Australia, and was a youth dialogue member for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.Tiahni is currently working to mitigate agricultural methane through sustainable aquaculture production of a native seaweed in her role as the Lead Community Engagement Officer at CH4Global, finding ways to walk alongside Traditional Owners while Healing Country. She is also on the board of Green Adelaide, helping to create a cooler, greener and wilder greater Adelaide region.Tiahni has received the Dr Kay Price AM Award for demonstrated excellence in and ambassadorship for STEM, and was also one of two students to be awarded the inaugural Indigenous Time at Sea Scholarship from CSIRO's Marine National Facility. As a regular public speaker, she has spoken to over 1 million people about thought leadership and the intersection of First Nations and Climate Justice. ... See MoreSee Less

Book now! We’re excited to present as guest speaker to our fundraising lunch Tiahni Adamson, 2024 SA Young South Australian. 

Tiahni is a Kaurareg woman and a passionate wildlife conservation biologist.

She is a proponent for the participation of First Nations people and women in STEM careers and was recognised as one of Science and Technology Australias Superstars of STEM and an InDaily South Australian 40 Under 40 for 2023.

Tiahni has worked with the CSIRO on Indigenous education programs, trained under Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader in 2019, works as a casual lecturer and tutor at the University of South Australia, and was a youth dialogue member for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Tiahni is currently working to mitigate agricultural methane through sustainable aquaculture production of a native seaweed in her role as the Lead Community Engagement Officer at CH4Global, finding ways to walk alongside Traditional Owners while Healing Country. She is also on the board of Green Adelaide, helping to create a cooler, greener and wilder greater Adelaide region.

Tiahni has received the Dr Kay Price AM Award for demonstrated excellence in and ambassadorship for STEM, and was also one of two students to be awarded the inaugural Indigenous Time at Sea Scholarship from CSIROs Marine National Facility. As a regular public speaker, she has spoken to over 1 million people about thought leadership and the intersection of First Nations and Climate Justice.
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