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Do you have a passion for welcome? Become a Welcome Dinner Facilitator!

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We need your support to ensure Welcome Dinners continue into the future!

Covid-19 and WDP

It is our highest priority to ensure the health and wellbeing of both newly arrived and established Australians as well as our wonderful team of coordinators and volunteer facilitators. Please read our update about WDP and Covid-19. 

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Connecting newly arrived people with Established Australians over dinner conversation in the comfort of their own home
The Welcome Dinner Project is a powerful way to build trust, belonging and connection between people and break through cultural, social and other barriers, as we share food and stories.

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Latest News

Multicultural Christmas Picnic

Join us to celebrate Melbourne’s diverse culture and the holiday season at Fitzroy Garden.   Sun 12th December 2021, 12:30pmEntry is FREE and we welcome people of all ages. Places are limited, so register now to book your place.Details and registration here  ...

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Meet & Make with Hamed Allahyari

We warmly invite you to our next “Meet & Make” virtual Welcome Dinner event with special guest presenter Hamed Allahyari. Join us for a unique experience of Persian cuisine and a time of sharing stories and making friends.   Tuesday 26th October 2021, 5.30 PM...

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– Katrina (participant)

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