WE are approaching the seventh anniversary of the sinking of the SIEV-X, in which 353 asylum seekers died trying to reach Australia.

A commemoration ceremony will be held at Cornelian Bay, Hobart, between 3 and 4 pm, on Sunday, 19 October.

We will gather on the grass near the Cornelian Bay Boathouse before walking to the memorial site on the point.

Afterwards, please stay to share a cup of tea.

Children welcome.