NSW | RT109 | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds towards Legal Defence of Rising Tide 109
At the world's biggest coal port, 109 climate activists were arrested. Among them, 97 year old Alan Stuart, a church minister who, for the first time, took a stand against climate inaction by participating in a peaceful protest at the Port of Newcastle.
Alan was inspired by concern for his grandchildren and future generations. Help cover legal costs for him and the other 109 arrested in the Rising Tide blockade.
“I am doing this for my grandchildren and future generations because I don’t want to leave them a world full of increasingly severe and frequent climate disasters. I am so sorry that they will have to suffer the consequences of our inaction. So, I think it is my duty to do what I can and to stand up for what I know is right.”
The 30 hour blockade brought together flood and bushfire victims, coal miners, and students using kayaks and floats to demand urgent climate action.
With impending legal challenges, including court costs and fines, Rising Tide 109 (RT109) need help to keep fighting.
NSW | SUZIE | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds towards helping bring Hazara family to Australia
Hazaras are one of the “most persecuted people in the world”. This Hazara family offers just one story of hope – will you help them travel from fear to freedom?
Whilst they have been able to escape to Pakistan, authorities have been cracking down on families like theirs who are in hiding without Pakistani visas.
If they are found out, they will be deported back to Afghanistan and directly into the hands of the Taliban. This has been happening at an alarming rate, so the urgency to rescue them is increasing each day.
Ali was a doctor treating Afghan police and army. Because of his previous work, his mother, brother and three sisters are now at risk of Taliban retribution.
His family is barely surviving with no income or social support. They are losing hope.
This is an urgent call so that they can raise funds for the Community Support Program allowing them to get to Australia.
Can you chip in and help this family with a chance at a new life in Australia?
VIC | JDFS | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds towards helping these beautiful animals for Christmas!
It's been three months since John and Debbie from J&D’s Farm Sanctuary (JDFS) recently took in many new baby lambs, goats and calves. Within the space of a week and half they rescued a blind baby goat, a blind calf, a goat family and 2 orphaned lambs – one with a broken leg, as well as 6 male calves only a few days old who were due to be culled within 24 hours.
They managed to build safe areas for the animals with health issues or permanent impairments! Now they really need to prepare for the rest of their lives to be as comfortable as possible at their little sanctuary.
Here's an update from Debbie:
"Bump the blind cow and Daisy the wobbly legged lady love their new paddock! But the hay feeder and troughs are for the goats and way too small for them.The lucky six calves were rescued at the 11th hour, at only a couple of days old they were due to be culled. These babies are currently living in the same paddock as the pigs who keep stealing their hay. We have a lush paddock with no-one in it, but to move the calves we need to build a big tree guard for the trees just planted and a shelter - the calves love their shelters!In our special needs area is Arthur the lamb with contracted tendons and JK47 the lamb who had a broken leg (which has healed) but now has tendon damage in his other back leg. For him it will be a problem for life. This space needs far more shade - the heat is a killer!"
We are trying to do our bit but can only care for so many. John and I are totally exhausted but we are keeping our doors open despite the pressure of time and resources, simply because the need is so great."
Can you help these two angels ensure that these beautiful animals have what they need this Christmas? 🎁
AUST | NJP | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds towards Stopping Discrimination in Australia
The National Justice Project (NJP) are calling for a royal commission to thoroughly investigate the use of weapons by police and their responses in mental health emergencies. Such a commission could examine police practices, training methods, and alternative approaches that prioritise the safety and well-being of individuals in crisis.
For the next two weeks, all donations to National Justice Project are being matched! Double your donation today.
State governments, driven by misguided "tough on crime" campaigns, are unwittingly granting police increasingly extreme powers without sufficient accountability. Simultaneously, mental health services are being starved of the funding they desperately need.
"The tragic deaths of 47-year-old Krista Kach, 95-year-old Clare Nowland and Todd McKenzie are just a few examples of police force being used against people who need specialised mental health support. They are shining a light on the inadequacy of police training and response mechanisms. Alarmingly, these are not isolated incidents.We are advocating for a shift towards models like the one in Denver, Colorado, which diverts individuals away from the criminal justice system and dispatches therapeutic response teams instead of armed police to address mental health crises."
With your help, they will fight for urgent reform to make the ensure people in crisis get the help they need and continue their vision to end discrimination in all its forms.