The Australian Arab Association is a non-profit organization that aims to help new immigrants to Australia, especially Arabs, integrate into Australian culture through social and educational programs. The newsletter discusses the launch of the AAA and its goals of integration, engagement, and cultural appreciation. It also announces the appointment of Refeea Naboulssi as Head of the Ladies Committee and upcoming community events like the World on a Plate cultural workshops and past events like the successful Harmony Day celebration. Official visits with politicians are also noted.

1. Australian Arab Association. Inc
Newsletter April 2012
Our Mission
To Integrate..... To Engage.... To Appreciate.
A Word from Our President
We have met the young and the elderly to discuss and The Australian Arab Association is a non-profit, non-
study the reality of the community, we have talked about political,non-religious
(their concerns, problems, and needs) and came to the organization that aims to help all
conclusion that he or she must be new comers to Australia,
helped. And now we proudly to especially Arabs, and to provide
announce the launch of the a friendly place to socialize and
Australian Arab Association, this reach services and opportunities.
Association will use its services The AAA understands the challenges that newcomers
to benefit the community. The face.
important goals are: At the AAA, we provide information and assistance to
guarantee the success of individuals and families in
First: Work to integrate with Australian. We also provide a focal point for access to
other cultures through the work various services, including (but not limited to),
programs and development employment, immigration, and settlement services.
projects, health - social-
environmental - cultural - art - entertainment - education
- awareness seminars and educational programs. Leaders
of all walks of life do not give us orders but who gives
the ideals, values and morals, this is not the cover of the
weak or the trick of the mighty - ethics are the values that Make the right move and join our association
we uphold and represent us, which are the principles that
we practice in life. Morality is a practice - this is the Becoming a member of Australian Arab Association Inc
inheritance we do not claim that is ideal, but we strive to gives you a range of opportunities. Such as Festival's,
have the best experience that is enshrined in humanity Performing Arts, and more once you become a member,
this did not come out of the blue, every one of us holds you are encouraged to attend a several Board meetings
the background culture and civilization in this country we throughout the year.
live in. This good land is an oasis for our children; we
must be good role models to help lead them to A
AAA MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT'S
prospers future, with this Association we hope to achieve
a better and successful future.
Opportunities for numerous cultural and local events,
Enabling migrants for greater participation within
We hope that our friends and associate come together to
community and meetings, Free consultation cultural
support this association. We will put our hands together
management and advice, Voice in local and community
and contribute together to build a better future for
issues, shared values and friendship, Access to various
ourselves and our children in this lovely state and
community affiliated organisations, Opportunities in
country we live in and that we proudly call home.
joining volunteer work and skill based roles.
Raif Youssef
Please ring secretary Ayman on 0405363693 for more
President
information’s. Or E-mail info@australianarab.org
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2. Newsletter April 2012
Congratulation to Refeea Naboulssi
Head of the Ladies Committee This year's Harmony Day Celebration was the best one.
The Board Directors of the
Australian Arab Association held
a meeting on 10-01-2012 and it is
whith our honour and privilege to
advise that Refeea Naboulssi
was accepted for appointment as
a Head for the ladies committee.
As we discussed previously
regard lady committee, the
Australian Arab Association a
newly formed Ladies committee-
based organization.
On behalf of the Australian Arab Association we extend
our warmest welcome!
Refeea has been engaged in a wide events like picnics
and barbeques and now she are organising a police WA
academy visit for the kids also hospital visits and blood
donations if you need more information please contact
Refeea on the e-mail refeea @australianarab.org From the beautiful decorations to the performances to all
who attended that you put great time and effort into
making Australian Arab Association event a big success
On behalf of the Australian Arab Association we like to We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the
thank the head of the lady committee Refeea and the wonderful work, as well as for all of the time and effort
that you routinely put into organising Harmony Day
Celebration. Thank you again for all that you do in
coordinating our AAA social events. They wouldn't be
the same without you!
Best Wishes,
Refeea Nab, Fadi Naboulssi, Raif Youssef, Iby, Hassan
Salim, Said, Amal, Wafaa,, Aicha, Rayean.
WORLD ON A PLATE
Join us and sample the rich cultural diversity of our City
through the World on a Plate series. These exciting and
interactive monthly workshops will enable participants to
explore a different culture and sample its cuisine.
team for organizing the picnic and making it fun! Thank Workshops will be held at Canning Vale College from
you so much for organizing such a wonderful event, not 6pm to 8pm on the following days:
only fun but serve a greater purpose in bringing the
 April 26th (Lebanese)
community closer — at Kings Park
 May 31st (Thai)
 June 28th (South African)
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3. Newsletter April 2012
Official Visit
From left to right, President Raif Youssef, Vice
President Saleh ghalayini, Mr. Ken Wyatt AM.
MP. Hasluck (WA), Community director Salim
Youssef
From left President Raif Youssef, and Mayor of
the city of Gosnells Olwen Searle JP, treasure
Fadi Naboulssi
From left to right, Sectrary Ayman
From right to left Mr. John Hyde From Right to left Ms Maria Qutteineh. President Raif Youssef, and
Louise Pratt. Senator for Western
MLA Shadow Minister for Osman Executive Director
Australia (WA), Community director
Multicultural Secretary Ayman, OMI, Community Director Salim Youssef
Qutteineh Community Director Salim Youssef and Sectrary Member for Cannington Mr. Bill
SalimYoussef. Ayman Qutteineh. Johnston MLA, and Secretary Ayman
Qutteineh, Community Director Salim
Youssef
Harmony day celebration 2012 Harmony day celebration 2012
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