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In November 2017 Fullah friends of SA and Fulbe Australia Inc. in collaboration  with the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia (MCCSA), the African Communities Council of South Australia (ACCSA), South Australia’s diverse ethnic speaking communities and Fullah speaking Australians hosted  the ‘Lost in Translation’ language  conference in Adelaide.

The conference was focused on the challenges new and emerging communities face learning a second language. It gave participants the opportunities to discuss how language affects our relationship as a community.

A collated report from the conference’s discussion point was documented and shared amongst participants and other stakeholders. View the report here.

The two day event comprised a;

  • Language Conference & Workshop
  • A Soccer Tournament and
  • A Gala Dinner

Welcome to Country

  • Katrina Power – Kaurna Elder

Opening remarks

  • Sidique Bah – Chairperson, Fullah Friends of SA

Key Note Speakers

  • Darryl Buchanan, EO Ethnic Schools SA
  • Dr Sulay Jalloh, Lecturer Darwin University
  • John Rice, lecturer English Language Centre
  • Patricia Rios – Spanish Speaking Seniors SA

Guest Speakers

  • The Hon Zoe Bettison – Minister for Multicultural Affairs
  • The Hon John Gardner – Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs
  • Mr Mabok  Deng Marial – Chairperson African Communities Council of SA
  • Mr Sarjoh Bah – Chairperson Fulbe Australia