Festival &
Event Reports
Prima Nota Incorporated. Post-event reports from our festivals, information sessions and community events: what we delivered, who joined us, and who made it possible.
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Overview
Stories of Belonging: Voices of Migration was a free community evening held as part of SA Refugee Week 2026, which is convened by the Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC). It was created for Adelaide’s Russian-speaking community and open to everyone, and was presented by Prima Nota Inc. with the support of the Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA).
The evening took place from 6:30 PM at the MCCSA Hall, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide. Nearly 30 guests joined, including people of Russian, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Uzbek, Tajik, Croatian, Italian, Spanish, British and Canadian backgrounds, among others. Registration was through Humanitix. As at every Prima Nota event, the evening was completely alcohol-free.
Programme and Highlights
- Guiding question – guests reflected together on one simple question: “What does home mean to you?”
- Community map – an interactive map conceived and created especially for this event by Adelaide-based international artist Vlada KNK. Guests shared where their journeys began and their migration stories, creating a living portrait of the community.
- Migration story – the evening featured the migration story of Sonia Michailov’s family.
- Music – a performance by the Prima Nota Collective, a mixed choir of men and women that grew from a small group of enthusiastic singers less than a year ago.
- Folk dance, food and conversation – a simple folk dance anyone could join, traditional food, and time to meet people from different backgrounds.
Participation in SA Refugee Week 2026
Prima Nota members also attended the launch of SA Refugee Week 2026, “A Million Stories”, hosted by AMRC, where members of our community contributed notes of gratitude through the #AMillionThankYous initiative, and the African Communities Council of South Australia (ACCSA) event “My Story in A Million Stories”.
Supporters and Thanks
- Australian Migrant Resource Centre (AMRC) – for the opportunity to be part of SA Refugee Week 2026
- MCCSA – Multicultural Communities Council of SA
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation team
- Vlada KNK – community map artist
- Olga T., Lucy Bodnar and Terra Fiera Studio
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© Prima Nota Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.
Overview
Prima Nota held a Community Wellbeing Session on 17 May 2026, supported by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF) and MCCSA (Multicultural Communities Council of SA), with additional support from the Russian-Speaking Women’s Association in SA and Breast Screen SA.
Approximately 35–45 participants attended. 45 participants signed the attendance sheet. Actual attendance may have been higher as some participants did not sign in.
Show of Hands Results
| Question | Yes | Somewhat | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| After attending, do you feel more comfortable seeking support from health services in your local community? | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| After attending, do you feel more connected to your local community? | 35 | 0 | 0 |
Russian-Language Resources Distributed
- Smoking & Vaping — Evidence-based materials with 12 peer-reviewed sources (NEJM, ATS, JAMA Pediatrics, AIHW 2024). primanota.au/docs/vaping-ru.html
- Alcohol & Prescription Medication Misuse — Key statistics and facts (AIHW 2024–2025). primanota.au/docs/health-facts-ru.html
Supporters
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation (ADF)
- MCCSA — Multicultural Communities Council of SA
- Russian-Speaking Women’s Association in SA
- Breast Screen SA
▶ Watch Event Highlights on Facebook
© Prima Nota Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.
Overview
Prima Nota held a free information session on 21 July 2026 for the Russian-speaking community about Census 2026 and the work of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), held over the lunch break at MCCSA Hall, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide.
Representatives from the ABS attended to explain the purpose of the Census and answer questions directly from community members, with light refreshments provided.
What Was Covered
- Why the Census matters for multicultural communities
- How ABS collects and uses Census data
- Open Q&A with ABS representatives
A key message from the session: if you are in Australia on Census Night, you need to be counted — including international students, temporary workers, visa holders and visitors.
For multicultural communities, Census participation is essential. It shows how many of us live here, which languages we speak and what support our communities may need. For the Russian-speaking community, accurate Census data can help strengthen the case for resources such as ethnic and community-language schools, translated information and interpreting, and health, cultural and community programs. When our community is counted, our community becomes visible.
Speakers
- Afzal Rahim — Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
- Go Suan Pau — Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Supporters
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
- MCCSA — Multicultural Communities Council of SA (venue)
- Terra Fiera Studio (catering)
© Prima Nota Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.
Overview
On 13 August 2026, Prima Nota held its first information session with Services Australia for South Australia’s Russian-speaking community, at MCCSA — Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide.
The group size turned out to be just right: everyone could follow the general presentation and ask questions, with time afterwards for attendees to speak with the speaker individually — either directly or with the assistance of an interpreter — about their own circumstances.
Topics Covered
- Payments and support available to families
- JobSeeker Payment and pensions
- What can happen to certain payments when travelling overseas
- How to access Services Australia information and assistance in Russian language
Speaker
- Roxanne Brinkies — Multicultural Services Officer, Services Australia
Interpreting
Russian-language interpreting throughout the session was provided by Jelena Lavrinovic, NAATI Certified Interpreter. Jelena is available for interpreting and translation services, including official documents: 0467 490 616 / [email protected].
Supporters
- Services Australia
- MCCSA — Multicultural Communities Council of SA (venue)
- Terra Fiera Studio (catering)
© Prima Nota Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.
Overview
A free, alcohol-free multicultural civic celebration featuring South Australia’s largest Slavic pancake festival. The event brought together independent vendors, performers, community organisations, volunteers, and elected representatives, organised by Prima Nota Inc. in partnership with the Russian-Speaking Women’s Association in South Australia.
Key Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Attendees | 1,500+ |
| Event Responses | 2,500 |
| Facebook Views (28-day period) | 97,231 |
| Facebook Engagement (non-followers) | 83.8% |
| Independent Vendors | 15 |
| Volunteer Hours | 4,320 |
| Estimated Community Value | $141,555 |
Activities
- Pancake preparation and tasting experiences
- Multicultural performances: 9 performing groups + 1 solo act
- 15 independent food and market vendor stalls
- 7 local creatives
- Community organisation exhibits
- Government and council representative attendance
Partners & Sponsors
- Diabetes SA, Cocoshnick in Australia, Kennards Hire, Eastway Vikings, Kaleidoscope Paramedics
- Sponsors: Central Audio Visual, SNAP
© Prima Nota Inc. 2026. All rights reserved.
Overview
Folk Pancake Festival Maslenitsa SA 2025, organised by Prima Nota Inc. The full report contains key facts, highlights, and behind-the-scenes insights from the event.
↓ Download Full Report (PDF)© Prima Nota Inc. 2025. All rights reserved.
Overview
Prima Nota Inc. participated in the Multicultural Festival 2025. The full post-event report is available for download below.
↓ Download Full Report (PDF)© Prima Nota Inc. 2025. All rights reserved.
Any Report?
If you would like more detail about any of our events, or want to get involved in the next one, reach out to the Managing Committee directly.
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