Al-Awdah Association for Culture and Arts Inc.
We celebrates Palestinian culture through arts, film, literature, and community programs that bring people together, and build understanding across Australia's diverse communities.
Explore Our Programs
At Al-Awdah, we create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience Palestinian culture through film, art, music, literature, workshops, and community events.
Who We Are
What We Do
Through these events and workshops, Al-Awdah Association creates opportunities for people of all backgrounds to learn about Palestinian heritage, history, and culture, fostering respect, dialogue, diversity, and stronger community connections.
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Community Education Programs
Seminars, panel discussions, and educational workshops that encourage learning, dialogue, cultural awareness, and community participation.
Al-Awdah International Film Festival
Regular screenings of documentaries, feature films, and short films that highlight Palestinian heritage, history, culture, and lived experiences, followed by community discussions and audience engagement.
Book Launches and Literary Events
Author talks, book launches, poetry readings, and discussions that promote Palestinian literature, history, and cultural expression.
Cultural Heritage Events
Exhibitions, traditional music and dance performances, storytelling, art displays, and celebrations of Palestinian customs, traditions, and folklore.
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Tatreez (Palestinian Embroidery) Workshops
Hands-on workshops teaching the traditional art of Palestinian embroidery while preserving cultural heritage and passing this important tradition to future generations.
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Community Education Programs
Regular screenings of documentaries, feature films, and short films that highlight Palestinian heritage, history, culture, and lived experiences, followed by community discussions and audience engagement.
Youth and Family Activities
Programs designed to engage children, young people, and families in arts, culture, and heritage.
Years Celebrating Palestinian Culture
Community Members Engaged
Cultural Events & Workshops
Committed to Preserving Our Heritage
To preserve, promote, and celebrate Palestinian culture, heritage, arts, and identity through cultural, educational, and artistic programs.
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Our aims to strengthen community connections, empower people of all ages, support cultural exchange, encourage creativity, and foster mutual understanding, diversity, and social inclusion within the wider Australian community, while preserving the values and history of the Palestinian people.
Meet Our Founder
Founder & Chairperson
“I believe culture is one of the strongest bridges between people.”
Sana founded Al-Awdah out of a simple conviction: that the stories, songs and stitches carried by Palestinian families deserve a home in Australia's cultural life. For more than two decades she has worked alongside artists, teachers, librarians and councils to create spaces where heritage is not just remembered but practised — in workshops, on screens, around shared tables. Under her leadership, Al-Awdah has grown from a handful of living room gatherings into a festival, a school program, and a network of volunteers. Her focus has never changed: bring people into the same room, let culture do the talking, and make sure the next generation inherits something living.
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Whether you're attending your first event, volunteering, sharing your creative work, or partnering with us, there's a place for you at Al-Awdah.
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