{"id":3427,"date":"2026-08-15T09:13:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3427"},"modified":"2026-08-15T09:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T09:24:31","slug":"events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unitedafricanorganisations.org.au\/?page_id=3427","title":{"rendered":"Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3427\" class=\"elementor elementor-3427\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ccca22 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2ccca22\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cb674f elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"9cb674f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--\r\n  UAON NSW \u2014 Page 5: EVENTS\r\n  ===========================\r\n  Same workflow as the previous pages. 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The calendar and gallery arrows are visual only\r\n  (no real booking\/carousel backend) \u2014 wire them up to your actual\r\n  events system when ready.\r\n-->\r\n\r\n<div class=\"ue-page\">\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .ue-page{\r\n    --ink:#16281F; --green:#0E4A34; --green-dark:#0A3626;\r\n    --gold:#D99A2B; --gold-dark:#B97F1C;\r\n    --paper:#FFFFFF; --paper-2:#F3F6F1; --text-soft:#52605A;\r\n    --line:rgba(22,40,31,.13); --radius:12px; --menu-clear:110px;\r\n    --f-display:'Playfair Display', serif; --f-body:'Inter', sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  .ue-page, .ue-page *{ box-sizing:border-box; }\r\n  .ue-page{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--text-soft); font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:16px; line-height:1.6; overflow-x:hidden; }\r\n  .ue-page img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }\r\n  :where(.ue-page a){ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; 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}\r\n  .ue-connect-text p{ color:#CFE0D5; font-size:12.5px; }\r\n  .ue-connect-form{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-left:auto; flex-wrap:wrap; }\r\n  .ue-connect-form input{ font-family:var(--f-body); font-size:13px; padding:11px 14px; border-radius:8px; border:none; min-width:170px; }\r\n  .ue-connect-form button{ all:unset; cursor:pointer; background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); font-weight:700; font-size:13px; padding:11px 20px; border-radius:8px; }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= HERO ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ue-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"ue-wrap ue-hero-grid\">\r\n    <div>\r\n      <h1>Events<\/h1>\r\n      <span class=\"ue-sub\">Connect. Learn. Collaborate. Celebrate.<\/span>\r\n      <p>Discover events that bring our community together to build capacity, share knowledge, celebrate culture and drive impact across New South Wales.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ue-hero-media\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/29997424\/pexels-photo-29997424\/free-photo-of-group-of-women-in-traditional-african-clothing.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=1000&h=620&fit=crop\" alt=\"Group of people in vibrant traditional African dress\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"ue-hero-wave\">\r\n    <svg viewBox=\"0 0 1440 44\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0,22 C360,44 1080,0 1440,22 L1440,44 L0,44 Z\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\"\/><\/svg>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= FEATURED EVENT \/ CALENDAR \/ UPCOMING EVENTS ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ue-row1\">\r\n  <div class=\"ue-wrap ue-row1-grid\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- Featured Event -->\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-panel-title\"><h2>Featured Event<\/h2><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-feature-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/33714873\/pexels-photo-33714873\/free-photo-of-diverse-group-in-an-engaging-indoor-workshop.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=600&h=300&fit=crop\" alt=\"UAON NSW Leadership Forum conference room\">\r\n        <div class=\"ue-feature-body\">\r\n          <span class=\"ue-feature-tag\">Upcoming Event<\/span>\r\n          <h3>UAON NSW Leadership Forum 2025<\/h3>\r\n          <p class=\"ue-feature-meta\">\ud83d\udcc5 Saturday, 21 June 2025<\/p>\r\n          <p class=\"ue-feature-meta\">\ud83d\udd50 10:00 AM \u2013 3:30 PM AEST<\/p>\r\n          <p class=\"ue-feature-meta\">\ud83d\udccd Parramatta RSL Club, Parramatta NSW<\/p>\r\n          <p class=\"ue-desc\">A day of inspiration, collaboration and strategy to strengthen African-led organisations and community impact across NSW.<\/p>\r\n          <div class=\"ue-feature-actions\">\r\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--gold\">Register Now \u2192<\/a>\r\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--outline-light\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Event Calendar -->\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-panel-title\"><h2>Event Calendar<\/h2><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-cal\">\r\n        <div class=\"ue-cal-head\">\r\n          <button aria-label=\"Previous month\" style=\"all:unset;cursor:pointer;\">\u2039<\/button>\r\n          <strong>June 2025<\/strong>\r\n          <button aria-label=\"Next month\" style=\"all:unset;cursor:pointer;\">\u203a<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ue-cal-grid\">\r\n          <span class=\"ue-dow\">MON<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">TUE<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">WED<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">THU<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">FRI<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">SAT<\/span><span class=\"ue-dow\">SUN<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">26<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">27<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">28<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">29<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">30<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">31<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">1<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day\">2<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">3<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">4<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">5<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">6<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-hl\">7<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">8<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day\">9<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">10<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">11<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">12<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">13<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-today\">14<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">15<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day\">16<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">17<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">18<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">19<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">20<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-hl\">21<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">22<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day\">23<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">24<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">25<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">26<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">27<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-hl\">28<\/span><span class=\"ue-day\">29<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"ue-day\">30<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">1<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">2<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">3<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">4<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">5<\/span><span class=\"ue-day ue-muted\">6<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-cal-link\">View Full Calendar \u2192<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Upcoming Events (category cards) -->\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-panel-title\"><h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2><a href=\"#\">View All Events \u2192<\/a><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"ue-upc-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"ue-upc-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"ue-upc-icon\" style=\"background:var(--green)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"8\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"9\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><path d=\"M2 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5M10 20c0-3 2.7-5 6-5s6 2 6 5\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h4>Workshops &amp; Training<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Build skills and knowledge through practical workshops and training sessions.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--outline ue-btn--sm\">Browse Events<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ue-upc-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"ue-upc-icon\" style=\"background:var(--gold)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"5\" cy=\"7\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"19\" cy=\"7\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"5\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"19\" cy=\"17\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h4>Forums &amp; Conferences<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Thought leadership, panel discussions and community conversations.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--outline ue-btn--sm\">Browse Events<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ue-upc-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"ue-upc-icon\" style=\"background:var(--green)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M12 20s-7-4.4-9.5-9C1 8 2.5 4.5 6 4.5c2 0 3.3 1 4 2 .7-1 2-2 4-2 3.5 0 5 3.5 3.5 6.5C19 15.6 12 20 12 20z\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h4>Networking Sessions<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Connect, collaborate and grow your professional network.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--outline ue-btn--sm\">Browse Events<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ue-upc-card\">\r\n          <div class=\"ue-upc-icon\" style=\"background:var(--gold)\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M9 18V6l9-2v12M9 10l9-2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"7\" cy=\"18\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"2\" stroke=\"#16281F\" stroke-width=\"1.6\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n          <h4>Cultural Celebrations<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Celebrate our heritage and diversity through events and festivals.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-btn ue-btn--outline ue-btn--sm\">Browse Events<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= RECENT EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ue-gallery\">\r\n  <div class=\"ue-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"ue-panel-title\"><h2>Recent Events Highlights<\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ue-gallery-strip\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/33714873\/pexels-photo-33714873\/free-photo-of-diverse-group-in-an-engaging-indoor-workshop.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=300&h=220&fit=crop\" alt=\"Panel discussion at a UAON NSW event\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/20434733\/pexels-photo-20434733\/free-photo-of-a-group-of-people-in-traditional-clothing-pose-for-a-photo.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=300&h=220&fit=crop\" alt=\"Cultural celebration attendees in traditional dress\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3184360\/pexels-photo-3184360.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=300&h=220&fit=crop\" alt=\"Group photo at a community event\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/3184632\/pexels-photo-3184632.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=300&h=220&fit=crop\" alt=\"Attendees networking at a UAON NSW event\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/29997424\/pexels-photo-29997424\/free-photo-of-group-of-women-in-traditional-african-clothing.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&w=300&h=220&fit=crop\" alt=\"Community members celebrating together\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"ue-gallery-link\">View Event Gallery \u2192<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ================= UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS IN NSW ================= -->\r\n<section class=\"ue-highlights\">\r\n  <div class=\"ue-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"ue-panel-title\"><h2>Upcoming Highlights in NSW<\/h2><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"ue-hl-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"ue-hl-row\">\r\n        <div class=\"ue-hl-date\">07<span>JUN<\/span><\/div>\r\n        <div><h4>African Business &amp; Investment 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