Newcomers Network Media Information
Media Coverage
19/12/2019
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
8Days-Your one-stop guide to the week ahead: December 22 to 29
By Megan Whitfield
https://www.theage.com.au/culture/8daysyour-onestop-guide-to-the-week-ahead-december-22-to-29-20191219-h1kj6z.html Archive Link
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/8daysyour-onestop-guide-to-the-week-ahead-december-22-to-29-20191219-h1kj6z.html Archive Link
20/12/2019
14th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch
Victorian Government
https://www.vic.gov.au/14th-annual-christmas-day-bring-your-own-picnic-lunch Archive Link
Visit Victoria
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Melbourne/Events/Community/14th-Annual-Christmas-Day-Bring-Your-Own-Picnic-Lunch Archive Link
Visit Melbourne
https://www.visitmelbourne.com/regions/Melbourne/Events/Community/14th-Annual-Christmas-Day-Bring-Your-Own-Picnic-Lunch Archive Link
Medianet
https://distribution.medianet.com.au/home/calendar Archive Link
25/12/2018
Live in Melbourne
Newcomers Network – Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch
https://liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au/news-events/events/events/newcomers-network-christmas-day-byo-picnic-lunch Archive Link
25/12/2018
The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald
Nurturing the orphans, the downtrodden and those just wanting company
By Tammy Mills & Anthony Colangelo
Featuring the 13th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/nurturing-the-orphans-the-downtrodden-and-those-just-wanting-company-20181225-p50o79.html Archive Link
https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/nurturing-the-orphans-the-downtrodden-and-those-just-wanting-company-20181225-p50o79.html Archive Link
24/12/2018
Where to go when you’re alone for Christmas
By Natasha Christian
Featuring the 13th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/christmas/where-to-go-when-youre-alone-for-christmas/news-story/7ed4f26a1beb5ef61abfa7e74806a74f Archive Link
19/12/2018
Insider Guides
Here’s How to Celebrate Christmas in Australia
By Olivia Gliku
http://insiderguides.com.au/celebrate-christmas-australia Archive Link
15/12/2018
Herald Sun and Leader Community Newspapers
The charities, churches and cafes to welcome the needy over Christmas
By Holly McKay and Fiona Sexton
Featuring the 13th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/news/the-charities-churches-and-cafes-to-welcome-the-needy-over-christmas/news-story/c216578321dcf2ebbcc2be0de13922e7 (copy available on request)
13/12/2017
The Sydney Morning Herald
Where to enjoy a completely different experience for your Christmas celebrations
By Rachelle Unreich
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/m16cover-20171207-h00vsc.html Archive Link
07/12/2017
CBD News
10 free CBD events to enjoy Christmas
By David Amaya
http://cbdnews.com.au/10-free-cbd-events-enjoy-christmas Archive Link
25/12/2016
Light FM
11th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch in Melbourne – Everyone Welcome
https://www.lightfm.com.au/event/11th-annual-christmas-day-byo-picnic-lunch-in-melbourne-everyone-welcome Archive Link
25/12/2016
The Weekend Edition
6th Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunch
https://theweekendedition.com.au/events/6th-annual-christmas-day-byo-picnic-lunch/ Archive Link
23/12/2014
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Sharing the cheer, and the coffee, for Christmas ‘orphans’
By Lily Partland and Diana Hodgetts
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/sharing-the-cheer-and-the-coffee-for-christmas-orphans-20141223-12d1en.html Archive Link
21/12/2014
The Sydney Morning Herald
Forget the bah humbug, it’s time to enjoy the Christmas spirit
By Alana Schetzer
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/forget-the-bah-humbug-its-time-to-enjoy-the-christmas-spirit-20141216-128exq.html Archive Link
24/12/2013
Motherpedia
No need to be home alone on Christmas Day
http://www.motherpedia.com.au/article/no-need-to-be-home-alone-on-christmas-day Archive Link
24/12/2011
The Age
What are you up to on Christmas Day?
By Carolyn Webb
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/what-are-you-up-to-on-christmas-day-20111223-1p8er.html Archive Link
23/12/2011
ABC Radio Brisbane
A Christmas picnic for all
By Ursula Skjonnemand
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2011/12/23/3397245.htm Archive Link
25/12/2009
The Sydney Morning Herald
Aussies nationwide share Christmas cheer
By Michelle Draper and Gail Liston
https://www.smh.com.au/national/aussies-nationwide-share-christmas-cheer-20091225-lex6.html Archive Link
24/12/2009
The West Australian
Christmas orphans unite for festive fun
https://thewest.com.au/news/health/christmas-orphans-unite-for-festive-fun-ng-ya-226540 Archive Link
Media Releases
21/12/2016 Annual Christmas Day BYO Picnic Lunches Across Australia