The official launch of ARWA took place on Saturday (3-Jun-2006) at Marrickville Town Hall, NSW. Mary Kostakidis (patron of ARWA) was the master of ceremony. Special speaker at the launch was the Attorney General of Australia, Mr. Philip Ruddock. Other speakers included Jeff Mitshabu, Prof. Andre Kabamba, Stella Lufu, Felicia Boateng and Con Goletsos. Special guests included Mr. Laurie Ferguson (Fed.MP) and Mrs. Philip Ruddock.

Mr. and Mrs. Ruddock with the members of ARWA

Mary Kostakidis and the guests.

Philip Ruddock with the guests

Philip Ruddock with the guests

Mary Kostakidis, Con Goletsos and the guests.

Mr. Laurie Ferguson (Fed.MP) with the ARWA members.

Mary Kostakidis, Philip Ruddock and Jeff Mitshabu
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ARWA officially launched by the Attorney General of Australia Mr Philip Ruddock.