Welcoming Week
Welcome to Welcoming Week in the Rural City of Murray Bridge, where diversity, unity and inclusivity take centre stage. We invite you to join us in celebrating the strength of our vibrant community and fostering a sense of belonging for all.
RCMB is an accredited Established Welcoming City and is proudly a part of the State Multicultural Ambassador Program.
About Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that connects communities around the world through community-led activities and events. It's a time to showcase the movement of creating welcoming places for everyone, including migrants, refugees, people seeking asylum, international students and all members of the community.
This Year's Theme: Belonging Starts Here
The theme for Welcoming Week 2025, “Belonging Starts Here,” invites us to reflect on the connections that unite our community – in neighbourhoods, workplaces, schools, places of worship and beyond. These connections foster unity and inclusivity, reminding us that belonging is created through everyday acts of welcoming.
Our Events and Activities
Council hosts a range of events and activities across our sites that bring our community together. We are proud to be a diverse and welcoming community. These gatherings aim to bridge differences, spark conversations and encourage cultural exchange – building lasting connections across our community.
Story time Brings Us Together!
Join us for a special Story Time at the Murray Bridge Library.
Every Tuesday during the school term from 9.30 am onwards, our Library staff dress up as picture-book characters. Come along to listen, learn and celebrate as stories and characters come to life from the pages of our books.
Brinkley ReUse Centre
The Brinkley Reuse Centre Brings us together to share our stories, form friendships and to feel safe and not judged.
A place we feel valued, confident and have a sense of belonging. It is our happy place.
Brinkley Coffee and Music morning
Date – Every Tuesday
Time – 10am -12 pm
Head to the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery for a creative Welcoming Week experience.
The Gallery has a range of activities on including the exhibitions below;
YOUTH ART PRIZE 2025 | 20 Sep - 16 Nov 2025
A variety of community groups also host activities that nurture our community spirit, including:
- GSSA Ability Café – every Friday lunchtime
- ac.care Chatty Café – every Thursday at 10.30am
- Community Choir – Baden Powell Hall, Every Tue evening 6pm
- Citizenship Ceremony – Wed 17 Sep, 4pm PA+FC
- The Hub at Darling Avenue – Every Friday, 9am – 12pm
Acknowledging First Nations:
When you tread on this country, you should think of the Ngarrindjeri people and their ancestors, they are the first Custodians of this land. The Ngarrindjeri welcomes you all.
Through Welcoming Week, we will bring together neighbours of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of building welcoming and inclusive communities – for our shared future.