The migrants’ voice at the Australian National Maritime Museum

The Australian National Maritime Museum celebrated recently two of its latest initiatives- A Mile In My Shoes and Motherland – Exile/Refuge – Migration.

A mile in my shoes- An exhibition at the Australian National Maritime Museum Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

The event was a “showcase of two important initiatives which give a voice to Australia’s migrants and refugees and insights into our national identity” , as was mentioned by the organisers. 

“To truly understand Australian identity, cultural institutions must constantly strive to create new and innovative ways to give a voice to Australia’s migrants”, said Director and CEO of the Museum Mr Kevin Sumption.

“For nearly 30 years, the Museum has presented diverse migrant stories through our Welcome Wall unveiling ceremonies and our exhibitions and programs”, he said.

Among the organisations that supported the events was SBS. In presence was the Director of SBS Radio/ALC, Mr David Hua,  Senior Content Manager Ms Ildiko Dauda and Executive Producer of SBS Greek, Mr Efthymios (Themi) Kallos.

One the financial supporters was the Kytherian Association of Australia. A delegation of the Association, headed by its president Emmanuel Alfieris, was in attendance.

The Motherland – Exile/Refuge – Migration (repeat) exhibition was produced Settlement Services International, headed by Greek-Australian Ms Violet Roumeliotis.

In attendance were, Ms Tina Koutsogiannis, the Museum’s Partnerships Manager, Greece’s Consul General in Sydney, Mr Christos Karras, the chairperson of the Ethnic Communities Council of NSW, Mr Peter Doukas and others.

For more info about the exhibitions you can visit https://www.sea.museum/

Director and CEO of the Australian National Maritime Museum Mr Kevin Sumption Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

SBS Greek Executive Producer Mr Efthymios (Themi) Kallos, Senior Content Manager, Ms Ildiko Dauda, SBS Radio-ALC Director Mr David Hua Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

Ms Violet Roumeliotis Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

Sydney's Mayor Ms Clover More is trying a 'migrant's shoe" Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

Emmanouel Alfieris, Violet Roumeliotis, Kevin Sumption, Christos Karras Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS

Ο γνωστός ομογενειακός παράγοντας και μέλος της Κυθηραϊκής πατριάς Μανώλης Κόμινος και ο Διευθυντής του Ελληνικού Προγράμματος Θέμης Καλλός Source: Australian National Maritime Museum - AMIMS