Our Current Projects and Programs
A collection of ACPL’s current and past programs, projects and cultural initiatives.
Voices Across Generations – Language, Culture and Lived Experience
A community program bringing generations together through language, culture and lived experience.
When: Second Sunday of every month, 6–9 pm
Where: 401 Greenhill Road, Tusmore SA 5065 Supported by the City of Burnside.
Empowering Afghan Women Through Language and Connection
2025–December 2026
A community program supporting Afghan women through language, connection and shared cultural experiences.
Supported by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Theatre of Belonging: Persian Children & Youth Theatre Ensemble & Community Showcase
Until December 2026
A theatre program for Persian-speaking children and young people, leading to a community showcase.
Supported by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.
Past Programs & Projects
Since 2021, ACPL has delivered a range of programs and projects bringing together Persian literature, arts, culture and community.
Persian Monthly Literature Series: Exploring Poetry, Prose and Philosophy
August 2021–August 2026
Continuing series exploring Persian poetry, prose and philosophical ideas.
Supported by the City of Burnside.
Persian Cultural Connection Workshop Series: Promoting Peace and Compassion through Persian Literature
February–May 2026
A workshop series using Persian literature as a space for cultural connection, reflection, peace and compassion.
Supported by the City of Adelaide.
Cultural Wellbeing Session with Saman Attarian
March 2026
A Cultural wellbeing session
Supported by the City of Port Adelaide Enfield.
Hafez Workshop Series with Professor Kavoos Hassanli
2023
Eight workshops dedicated to the poetry and thought of Hafez.
Fully supported by ACPL.
Philosophy Evening Series
2024–2025
A series of 15 community evenings exploring philosophy through discussion and shared learning.
Supported by the City of Burnside.
Poetry of Afghanistan
2024 and 2025
Two special evenings dedicated to the poetry of Afghanistan, presented as part of ACPL’s Monthly Poetry Evening Series.