Prima Nota

16/06/2026

✨ A Million Stories. A Million Thank Yous. ✨

Prima Nota was honoured to have been invited and see the Russian-speaking community represented at the launch of SA Refugee Week 2026, A Million Stories, hosted by Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC)

Through the initiative, communities across South Australia shared messages of gratitude, belonging and hope. We were delighted to see members of our own community contribute their stories alongside so many others.

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Behishta Anwar, President of the Afghan Women’s Federation of South Australia, happened to be reading a gratitude note submitted by a member of our community. Out of hundreds of messages, our paths crossed through a single card- a beautiful reminder of how interconnected our communities truly are.

We were inspired by the reflections shared by Vicki Achiro Juma, Flying Officer Kbora Ali, Hieu Van Le AC and Maria Dimopoulos, and grateful for the opportunity to connect with community leaders from across South Australia.

A heartfelt thank you to Anna A. and the entire AMRC team for creating such a welcoming and inclusive event.

❤️ Many voices.
❤️ Many journeys.
❤️ One shared future.

14/06/2026

On Sunday evening, we had the pleasure of hosting Stories of Belonging: Voices of Migration as part of SA Refugee Week 2026.

Created for Adelaide’s Russian-speaking community and warmly embraced by many others, the evening brought together nearly 30 guests from a remarkable range of cultural backgrounds, including Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tajik, Croatian, Italian, Spanish, British, Canadian, and many others.

Together, we reflected on one simple question:

🏠 What does home mean to you?

We were privileged to hear the migration story of Sonia Michailov’s family, enjoy traditional food, and share meaningful conversations.

As always, our evening was completely alcohol-free.

Instead, it was filled with stories, music, laughter, conversation, friendship, and genuine human connection. In a world that often feels rushed and disconnected, it was a pleasure to see people of all ages and backgrounds simply spending time together, getting to know one another, and enjoying each other’s company.

The evening also featured a performance by the Prima Nota Collective. What began less than a year ago as a small group of enthusiastic singers has grown into a vibrant mixed choir of men and women, and we look forward to sharing more of their music with the community in the months ahead.

A special highlight of the evening was our interactive community map, conceived and created especially for this event by Adelaide-based international artist Vlada KNK. Guests shared their stories and migration journeys, creating a living portrait of our community.

Our heartfelt thanks to Australian Migrant Resource Centre for the opportunity to be part of SA Refugee Week 2026, and to Multicultural Communities Council of SA , Olga T., Lucy Bodnar, and Terra Fiera Studio for helping make the evening possible.

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who joined us. Despite the cold winter evening, you filled the room with warmth, friendship, laughter, and connection. ❤️

14/06/2026

🏠 What does home mean to you?

Tonight, as part of SA Refugee Week 2026, we invite you to join us for Stories of Belonging: Voices of Migration — a warm and welcoming community gathering hosted by Adelaide’s Russian-speaking community.

At the heart of the evening is a special interactive community map created by Adelaide-based international artist Vlada Kmk As guests arrive, they will be invited to share where their journey began and reflect on one simple but powerful question: What does home mean to you?

The evening will also feature:

🎵 Songs by the Prima Nota choir
💃 A chance to learn a few simple folk dance moves and join in if you wish
🗺️ Interactive community map and shared stories
🤝 Conversation, connection, and community
🍽️ Traditional food

And yes — entry is free and food is free too.

📅 Tonight
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

Hosted by Prima Nota Inc. as part of SA Refugee Week 2026.

With sincere thanks to the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) for the opportunity to be part of this year’s Refugee Week program, and to the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia (MCCSA) for their support.

Whether you are new to Australia, have lived here for many years, or simply enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds, we would love to welcome you.

We hope to see you tonight ❤️

11/06/2026

We are so excited to see Prima Nota featured in Reconciliation Australia’s official 2026 Voices for Reconciliation compilation!

This national initiative brought together more than 41,000 participants across over 700 choirs from around Australia, united through music and a shared commitment to reconciliation.

It is an overwhelming privilege and honour to join the chorus of so many passionate voices from across the country.

Our contribution to “Beds Are Burning” included English, Russian and Kaurna language, reflecting both our Russian-speaking community roots and our desire to engage meaningfully with the country we now call home.

Look out for Prima Nota at approximately 3:15, and again during the Kaurna-language closing section.

Thank you to Reconciliation Australia for this opportunity, and to Kuma Kaaru Cultural Services for kindly assisting with the Kaurna translation of the final line.🥹

Most importantly, thank you to every member of our choir community who contributed their voice to this project.

09/06/2026

Russian-speaking (and anyone in general) writers, artists, researchers, historians, and community storytellers may be interested in this opportunity from the State Library of South Australia.

The Deane Miller Fellowship provides funding and research support for significant creative and research projects connected to South Australia.

If you have ever considered documenting migration stories, community history, family archives, cultural traditions, or a creative project related to identity and belonging, this may be worth exploring.

Applications close 31 July. Share and tag those who might be interested!

More information:

https://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/deane-miller-fellowship

The Friends of the State Library of South Australia Deane Miller Fellowship is a new initiative supporting the research and development of an original and new work inspired by the State Library of South Australia’s collections. The Fellowship is open to artists, writers, researchers and creatives ...

08/06/2026

Yesterday, Prima Nota had the pleasure of attending the Afghan Culture Association of South Australia Mother’s Day and Eid Celebration.

The evening was a beautiful celebration of sisterhood, resilience, culture, and community. It was inspiring to see women from so many different backgrounds come together around a shared table to celebrate family, friendship, and the strength that women bring to our communities.

A special thank you to Mursal Jamshedi and the Afghan Culture Association team for their warm hospitality and welcome. It was a pleasure getting to know Mursal and learning more about her remarkable journey. As the founder and the President of the Afghan Culture Association of South Australia, she has spent years supporting Afghan women, children, and newly arrived families while also sharing the beauty and richness of Afghan culture with the wider South Australian community. Her passion, generosity, and commitment to helping others were evident throughout the evening.

One of the highlights of the event was listening to Afghan cultural historian Pamela Ragkowski speak about Afghanistan’s history and cultural heritage. Her presentation offered fascinating insights into a country whose traditions, art, and history are far richer and more complex than many Australians realise.

We were also delighted to share a table and conversation with so many wonderful women, including Lucy Bodnar, the representative of our Russian-speaking community, and many others who generously shared their experiences, stories, and perspectives.

What was especially inspiring was learning more about the ongoing work of the Afghan Culture Association in supporting women and children, both here in Australia and overseas. Their commitment to community, education, cultural preservation, and practical support continues to make a real difference in many lives.

Thank you to everyone who made the evening so memorable. Events like these remind us that culture is not only something we celebrate- it is also something that helps us build understanding, connection, and hope.

08/06/2026

Yesterday, members of Prima Nota had the pleasure of attending Brazilian Association of South Australia Festa Junina 2026 - a vibrant celebration of Brazilian culture, community, music, dance, and food.

A special thank you to Thaís Martins, President of the Brazilian Association of South Australia, for extending the invitation and for the warm welcome. It was wonderful to see the incredible work BASA continues to do in bringing people together and celebrating Brazilian culture here in South Australia.

It was also a real pleasure to reconnect with Talita Fontainha . We have had the opportunity to collaborate with Talita in the past, and as always, she brought warmth, energy, professionalism, and enthusiasm to the event.

One of the highlights of the afternoon was meeting so many community members, speaking with local vendors, learning more about Brazilian traditions, and enjoying a variety of delicious Brazilian food.

We were also delighted to see many familiar faces from across South Australia’s multicultural sector, including Miriam Cocking, Chair of Multicultural Communities Council of SA, and other friends and colleagues connected to the multicultural community.

Most of all, it was wonderful to witness the joy, pride, and sense of belonging shared by the Brazilian community throughout the celebration. Events like Festa Junina remind us of the important role that culture plays in bringing people together and strengthening our multicultural society.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a welcoming and joyful event. We look forward to future opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate together.

01/06/2026

No woman should have to face fear, isolation, control, or uncertainty alone.

Yet for many women, especially those navigating life in a new country, reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. Language barriers, cultural expectations, lack of information, and social isolation can make it difficult to know where to turn.

At Prima Nota, we hope to play a small part in changing that.

That is why we are grateful to have recently been accepted as an Associate Member of Embolden, the peak body for women’s services in South Australia. We hope this connection will help us learn from experienced organisations, build stronger partnerships, and better connect Russian-speaking women with the information, services, and support available to them in South Australia.

Through initiatives such as We Listen, we continue to work towards a future where more women feel informed, supported, connected, and empowered to seek help when they need it.

Every woman deserves the opportunity to flourish in safety, dignity, and hope.

https://primanota.org.au/welisten/

31/05/2026

🍽️ FREE FOOD
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🎵 SONGS • 💃 DANCING • 🤝 GOOD COMPANY

Join Adelaide’s Russian-speaking community for a relaxed evening of music, food, conversation, and new connections.

We’ll sing together, learn a simple folk dance, enjoy traditional Russian food, and create a community map celebrating the many journeys that have brought us to Australia.

📅 Sunday, 14 June
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 MCCSA Hall, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

✅ Free entry
✅ Free food
✅ All ages welcome

🎫 Register via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/stories-of-belonging-voices-of-migration
📘 Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BHWKukJSd/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Bring your family, bring your friends, or simply come on your own- you’ll be warmly welcomed.

Hosted by Adelaide’s Russian-speaking community as part of SA Refugee Week 2026.

Presented by Prima Nota Inc.

With support from the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC), Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA).

We’d love to see you there!

27/05/2026

🌿 Garden Club

We’re launching a new club for the Russian-speaking community- for people who love plants, nature and warm conversation!
This project is run in collaboration with Adelaide Vertical Gardens.

We’ll meet for tea, share ideas, ask questions and learn from each other.

This is not a lecture- it’s a community format. You can suggest topics, lead a discussion or share your experience.

We’re also planning small nature outings later on.

First meeting: Wednesday evening, July 8, at MCCSA. Participation is free.

The club will be led by our friends from Adelaide Vertical Gardens.

Interested in joining, being added to the club chat, or suggesting a topic for future meetings?

Leave a ❤️, comment below, send us a DM, or email:

[email protected]

Invite your friends 🧚🏼‍♂️