Community Safety and the Priorities of Victoria’s Next Government With the Victorian state election approaching, and political parties and candidates seeking the confidence of voters, the Socio-Cultural Syriac Association issues this statement to call for the safety...
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From Resilience to Opportunity: Baghdida’s 6th Youth and the Future of Christians in the Middle East
In Baghdida (widely recognised as Iraq’s largest Christian city and a historic centre of Syriac Christianity) a three-day youth festival brought together more than 700 young Christians under the theme “In the Footsteps of Saint Francis.” Through prayer, fellowship and...
The Twelfth Anniversary of Our Forced Displacement, Internal Displacement, Refugee Journey, and Migration
On the night of 5 August and the dawn of 6 August 2014, we spent the entire night awake, standingon the roof of the seminary, listening to threats and warnings that our region would soon beinvaded and occupied by members of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham...
Sport Activities
As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting the physical and mental wellbeing of its members, the Socio-Cultural Syriac Association organised a Sports Night bringing together participants of all ages. The event created a positive and welcoming environment where...
The Last Friday Program – June 2026
The Socio-Cultural Syriac Association held its monthly gathering yesterday in a warm and joyful family atmosphere, bringing members together for a memorable evening that strengthened friendships, fostered community spirit, and reflected the strong sense of belonging...
Socio-Cultural Syriac Association Vision of Multiculturalism
At the Socio-Cultural Syriac Association, we recognise that many members of our community came to Australia as refugees seeking safety, stability, and peace after enduring years of conflict, persecution, and hardship in their countries of origin. We are deeply...
The Last Friday Program – May 2026
The Socio-Cultural Syriac Association held its regular monthly gathering in a warm and enjoyable family atmosphere filled with friendship, unity, and community spirit. The event saw wonderful participation from families, children, and young people, providing an...
Annual General Meeting 2026
Socio-Cultural Syriac Association held its Annual General Meeting in a professional and institutional atmosphere that reflected a strong spirit of responsibility and collective commitment. The meeting featured a comprehensive agenda, including a review of the...
The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Syriacs.
This is a topic that has captured our community for decades. We have debated it, discussed it, and argued over it extensively. At times the conversations have been meaningful, but too often they have led nowhere. Perhaps it is time to accept a simple reality: There...
Ten Years in Australia… The Truth Few Are Willing to Say
Over the past decade, many members of our association arrived in Australia as refugees, not in search of a better lifestyle, but in search of safety. They came from Iraq, from places where basic rights were uncertain and, at times, non-existent. In Australia, they...











