WORDS
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Stephanie Bunbury shares an exemplar of fearless aging, engaging life and colloborative exploration when "Juliette Binoche talks about new film The Wait and reveals the upside of ageing" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/entertainment/movies/juliette-binoche-talks-about-new-film-the-wait-and-reveals-the-upside-of-ageing-20160620-gpnb2y.html
Andrew Riemer reviews a past work updated and translated for a modern audience in "Review: Svetlana Alexievich's Secondhand Time tells of Soviet life from Stalin to Putin" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/books/review-svetlana-alexievichs-secondhand-time-tells-of-soviet-life-from-stalin-to-putin-20160526-gp4jct.html
Maureen Mathews answers a reader's question about lost ideals, love, and reawakening evidence-based trust that underwrites all experience in "About Last Night: Is love really possible?" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/lifestyle/life/family-relationships-and-sex/m18aboutlastnight-20160610-gpgoac.html
Intra
Tony Wright reviews a new book tracing origins, purpose and practicality of "Bush dances to polling booths: Mechanics' Institutes' role in democracy" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/bush-dances-to-polling-booths-mechanics-institutes-role-in-democracy-20160616-gpkqq6.html
Cynthia Karena explores how customizing technology improves individual lives for a greater community benefit, revealing how "3D printing lets the disabled take control" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/technology/technology-news/3d-printing-lets-the-disabled-take-control-20160614-gpih8g.html
Michael Gordon writes of an ambassador with a track record of community building, recognition and visionary as "Indigenous leader Tanya Hosch named as AFL's head of diversity" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/indigenous-leader-tanya-hosch-named-as-afls-head-of-diversity-20160622-gpowan.html
Inter
Emily Langer salutes the life of Fritz Stern who as a "Refugee historian explored the fragility of freedom" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/obituaries/refugee-historian-explored-the-fragility-of-freedom-20160602-gpaeha.html
Brian Johnston shares an insider's view of an ancient site with historical lessons of clashing civilizations and class divisions "Shore excursion with Silversea: A guided tour of Ephesus, Turkey" via Traveller.com.au
http://www.traveller.com.au/time-travelling-in-turkey-gpla73
Robyn Whitaker shares her experience, spirituality and understanding to argue "Treatment of asylum seekers is a moral issue" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/comment/treatment-of-asylum-seekers-is-a-moral-issue-20160622-gpp1cn.html
Multi
Miki Perkins explores a managed housing example of how the NDIS is benefitting individuals with interconnectedness, revealing "A housing problem solved is a pleasure shared" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/victoria/a-housing-problem-solved-is-a-pleasure-shared-20160613-gphri1
Mark Mulligan compares different world economies and suggests "Demographics a challenge to global growth" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/business/markets/demographics-a-challenge-to-global-growth-20160531-gp8aoh.html
Deborah Zion reviews one author's journey to collect revealing deep insight borne from lived-experience in "Chasing Asylum review: Eva Orner's account of making her refugee documentary" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/books/chasing-asylum-review-eva-orners-account-of-making-her-refugee-documentary-20160526-gp4mm1.html
All
Jim Bright explores the value of mercy in business "In business, mercy promotes learning, creativity and innovation" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/business/workplace-relations/in-business-mercy-promotes-learning-creativity-and-innovation-20160606-gpd2ch
Andrew Stephens reviews the results of Ben Quilty and Richard Flannagan's colloborative approach "'I feel like I owe that little child' Ben Quilty on his journey among refugees" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/entertainment/i-feel-like-i-owe-that-little-child-ben-quilty-on-his-journey-among-refugees-20160526-gonp1v.html
Paulyne Pogorelske shares an exploration on love, self, other, education reflecting "Faith: Lessons in love" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/faith-lessons-in-love-20160601-gp93gm.html
Togather
Ebony Bowden reports public response to Ryan Griffen's skillful efforts to combat ignorance, racism and lack of positive role-modeling as "ABC's Indigenous hero series Cleverman wins plaudits both at home and abroad after 'superb' premiere" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/drama/abcs-indigenous-hero-series-cleverman-wins-plaudits-both-at-home-and-abroad-after-superb-premiere-20160603-gpaiua.html
Bridie Smith explores an underground scientific experiment with global reach and cosmic implications as "Hunt for dark matter sends scientists underground in a Victorian goldmine" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/technology/sci-tech/scientists-hope-to-strike-gold-in-global-hunt-for-dark-matter--at-the-bottom-of-a-stawell-mine-20160609-gpf14p
Evelyn Heard discusses the connection between knowing, being known and reflective community with "Faith: Connection is key to our humanity" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/comment/the-age-letters/faith-connection-is-key-to-our-humanity-20160624-gproq5.html
Nobly
Christine Long explores advantages of colloborative philanthropy, networked approach and collective decision making, revealing "How giving clubs are changing the face of philanthropy" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/money/tax/how-giving-clubs-are-changing-the-face-of-philanthropy-20160620-gpn1y9.html
Andrew Stephens shares an enlightened approach to building civic pride illuminating a uniting vision of a more equitable future as "Victoria's smallest towns think big with $350k in artistic transformations" via The Canberra Times
http://canberratimes.com.au/entertainment/victorias-smallest-towns-think-big-with-350k-in-artistic-transformations-20160602-gp4ym0.html
Andrew Stephens opins on space, new frontiers, meaningful purpose and a United vision of a shared future and "50 years later, why we cling on to the continuing enterprise of Star Trek" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/entertainment/50-years-later-why-we-cling-on-to-the-continuing-enterprise-of-star-trek-20160618-gpmi5q.html?
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TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Markham Nolan: How to separate fact and fiction online
Bobby Ghosh: Why global jihad is losing
Maz Jobrani: A Saudi, an Indian and an Iranian walk into a Qatari bar …
Pankaj Ghemawat: Actually, the world isn't flat
Candy Chang: Before I die I want to...
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GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Rockmelons featuring Deni Hines - That Word (L.O.V.E.)
http://youtu.be/kxLaCgL7Iig
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STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street's Elmo with Lupita Nyong'o - Skin
http://youtu.be/xIC2hHECZ6Y
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HISTORY SHOWS
Approx 4 min presentation
Gina Cooke - The true story of 'true'
http://youtu.be/VYFE3tYUdJU
KHT | Carved Out of Life: The next generation | 23 July - 2 October 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
Curated by Clinton Nain
Where: Level 1 Gallery, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
An exhibition showcasing the fine art and tradition of emu egg carving.
Artists: Esther Kirby, Jenny Singh, Adrian Morgan and sons, Lucy Williams-Connolly and Talgium EdwardsCurated by Clinton Nain
Where: Level 1 Gallery, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
JCCV | REPORT | Inaugural Iftar Dinner | Sunday 19 June 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
Frank McGuire MP, Member for Broadmeadows, representing the Hon Robin Scott, Minister for Multicultural Affairs said “we are all Australians”, and spoke against religious intolerance, and stressed the importance of working together and having the freedom to practice one’s religion.
David Southwick MP, member for Caulfield, representing Inga Peulich, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, spoke about the multi-party support for multiculturalism in Victoria, and how the state was leading the way in building effective relationships across communities.
The main discussion on the evening revolved around the Joint Journey to Jerusalem where eleven faith leaders, Jewish, Muslim and Christian visited Israel on a rigorous inter-faith learning program, organised by the Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA). Leaders of the program, including the Rev Ian Smith and Ashok Jacob Executive Director and President of the Victorian Council of Churches, Mohamed Mohideen Vice President of the ICV and Rabbi Ralph Genende President of the JCMA presented on the evening. They spoke about their personal journeys, religious experience, friendships made and the sometimes difficult political debates undertaken.
Bayram Aktepe, President of the ICV, spoke about the importance of standing up for the other, regardless of race or religion. He stated that “an attack on a Muslim is an attack on a Jew. An attack on a Jew, is an attack on a Muslim. No Muslim should be afraid of supporting the Jewish community.”
Thankyou to the Victorian Government for funding the event under its Community Harmony grants program.
MORE:
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
In collaboration with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV)
Building Bridges, Joining Journeys and Standing Together
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria (JCCV) co-hosted its first Iftar Dinner with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV) attended by 80 community and faith leaders from the Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities. Iftar dinners are traditionally held by Muslims to break the fast during Ramadan.“This is the first Iftar dinner for many attending. It has provided an opportunity for us to learn about each other’s faiths, and build relationships across our communities. Next year, we hope to hold a similar dinner based around a Jewish festival ”
Ms Jennifer Huppert, JCCV President
Frank McGuire MP, Member for Broadmeadows, representing the Hon Robin Scott, Minister for Multicultural Affairs said “we are all Australians”, and spoke against religious intolerance, and stressed the importance of working together and having the freedom to practice one’s religion.
David Southwick MP, member for Caulfield, representing Inga Peulich, Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, spoke about the multi-party support for multiculturalism in Victoria, and how the state was leading the way in building effective relationships across communities.
The main discussion on the evening revolved around the Joint Journey to Jerusalem where eleven faith leaders, Jewish, Muslim and Christian visited Israel on a rigorous inter-faith learning program, organised by the Jewish Christian Muslim Association (JCMA). Leaders of the program, including the Rev Ian Smith and Ashok Jacob Executive Director and President of the Victorian Council of Churches, Mohamed Mohideen Vice President of the ICV and Rabbi Ralph Genende President of the JCMA presented on the evening. They spoke about their personal journeys, religious experience, friendships made and the sometimes difficult political debates undertaken.
Bayram Aktepe, President of the ICV, spoke about the importance of standing up for the other, regardless of race or religion. He stated that “an attack on a Muslim is an attack on a Jew. An attack on a Jew, is an attack on a Muslim. No Muslim should be afraid of supporting the Jewish community.”
Thankyou to the Victorian Government for funding the event under its Community Harmony grants program.
MORE:
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
In collaboration with the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV)
JCCV | REPORT | CEO Sleepout | 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
Participants included David Marlow, JCCV Executive Director, David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, HE Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria, Tony Howard, retired County Court Judge and Linda’s husband, Vedran Drakulic, CEO of Gandel Philanthropy.
This year’s CEO Sleepout was again organised by Vinnies and held on a very cold Melbourne night outside the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, raising over $600,000 for homeless services.
MORE:
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
As part of the 2016 Vinnies Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sleepout, over 1400 CEOs experienced for one night what over 105,000 people experience every night.
Their commitment has increased the profile of homelessness and the community generous support has raised crucial funds for Vinnies homeless services.Participants included David Marlow, JCCV Executive Director, David Southwick MP, Member for Caulfield, HE Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria, Tony Howard, retired County Court Judge and Linda’s husband, Vedran Drakulic, CEO of Gandel Philanthropy.
This year’s CEO Sleepout was again organised by Vinnies and held on a very cold Melbourne night outside the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, raising over $600,000 for homeless services.
MORE:
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
JCCV | Annual Jewish and Catholic Friendship Dinner | Sunday 17 July 2016 | 7pm for 7.30pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Bookings: online via Trybooking on www.trybooking.com/LUXC
Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002. Enter the Centre from Victoria Parade, and follow the walkway next to St John’s Church through to the Courtyard and enter from the south side of the Dining Room.
MORE:
David Schütz
Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission
Tel: 03 9926 5708
Mobile: 0400 978 938
or
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
A panel discussion on “Valuing our Identity in Australian Society” and Annual Dinner for Jewish and Catholic Communities of Melbourne
Cost: $50.00 for 2 course buffet Kosher Meal including drinksBookings: online via Trybooking on www.trybooking.com/LUXC
Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002. Enter the Centre from Victoria Parade, and follow the walkway next to St John’s Church through to the Courtyard and enter from the south side of the Dining Room.
MORE:
David Schütz
Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission
Tel: 03 9926 5708
Mobile: 0400 978 938
or
The Jewish Community Council of Victoria
Anat Aloni
Email: Anat.Aloni@jccv.org.au
Tel: 9272 5566
Beth Weizmann Community Centre
Caulfield South, Victoria 3162, Australia
REPORT | PPMN | A Port Phillip Journey into Friendship | Sunday 19 June 2016 | 1.30-6.30pm
[Edited extract from public address]
A friendship bus trip connecting, tasting and sharing delights in a tour of Port Phillip’s places of worship.
An afternoon of stories, songs, and sharing - celebrating difference and diversity while savouring common connections. All were warmly welcomed.
About 120 people assembled to be treated to a diverse range of presentation and styles. Due to the high popularity of the event, the program was extended by 30mins both ends to accommodate increased journeying between sites.
Each port of call had interesting talks about the place, special features of the hosting tradition and a feature presentation that left the audience wanting more.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Balaclava
The Anglican offering had inspiring words about Interfaith and organ music presentation to lift the spirits.
St. Nicholas Russian Catholic Church, East St Kilda
Russian Catholic followed with the historical role of the tradition opposing Nazism, mesmerizing Latin duets, and introduction to symbolism in religious icons.
Hare Krishna Temple, Albert Park
The Hare Krishna Temple had stimulating introduction and a dance performance enthralling the mass.
St Kilda Shule Synagogue, St Kilda
The Shule and Synagogue offered a discussion about this particular tradition, historical attributes of the place, demonstration how a service is offered and performances by men's choir.
Supper and Socialisation
Retiring to the next-door hall, the hungry and thirsty relished in supper and casual conversation. Initial feedback is that the whole day was very well received by participants, respective hosts and Organisers in this journey into friendship.
On behalf of Buddhist Council Victoria Interfaith (bINTER) and Glen Eira Interfaith Network (GEIFN), thankyou to Victorian Multicultural Foundation through Port Phillip Multifaith Network for event funding, collaboration and experience. A memorable presentation, skilful programming, food and collective pride, received with gratitude.
MORE:
Port Phillip Multifaith Network
Ciaran McCormack
Tel: 9209 6385
REPORT | SKMI | St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR 2016 | Saturday 18 June 2016 | 5-7pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Ramadan is the annual month of fasting. Siyaam in Arabic means "to abstain". In Islam, having first made the intention to fast, it means abstaining from things that breaks the Fast from dawn until sunset. The fast is prescribed so that practitioners may become pious. Some aspects are obligatory and others recommended. Iftar is the symbolic breaking of fast every night during Ramadan. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, usually in feast, coming together in festivity.
MORE:
St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR
Imam Mohsin Mohammed
Email mohsin_cse@yahoo.com
In collaboration with City of Port Phillip through Port Phillip Multifaith Network's Journey into Friendship | Sunday 19 June 2016
Neighbours coming together to share occasion, demystify and build bridges of friendship to overcome perceptions of separateness.
An attentive audience received key note presentations by:- Imam Mohsin Mohammed (Muslim Community)
- Serge Thomann (Deputy Mayor, City of Port Phillip)
- Avraham Schwarz (Jewish Community)
- Coralie Ling (Uniting Church Community) and
- Carey Rohrlach (Buddhist Community).
Ramadan is the annual month of fasting. Siyaam in Arabic means "to abstain". In Islam, having first made the intention to fast, it means abstaining from things that breaks the Fast from dawn until sunset. The fast is prescribed so that practitioners may become pious. Some aspects are obligatory and others recommended. Iftar is the symbolic breaking of fast every night during Ramadan. Eid marks the end of Ramadan, usually in feast, coming together in festivity.
MORE:
St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR
Imam Mohsin Mohammed
Email mohsin_cse@yahoo.com
In collaboration with City of Port Phillip through Port Phillip Multifaith Network's Journey into Friendship | Sunday 19 June 2016
PPLS | TALKING | St Kilda and Boroondara Kew Cemeteries: Sculpture, beauty and history | Saturday 16 July 2016 | 10am-12.30pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Where: Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Cost: free
Bookings: essential, Email art&heritage@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call on Tel 9209 631
MORE:
Port Phillip Library Service
Tel 9209 6416
Heritage Centre on Tel 9209 631
Email: art&heritage@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: heritage.portphillip.vic.gov.au
St Kilda Cemetery (established 1851) and Boroondara Kew Cemetery (established 1858) are both fine examples of the Victorian garden cemetery movement.
Elizabeth Hore, Vice-President, Friends of St Kilda Cemetery, will provide an illuminating talk on these magnificent cemeteries and their residents.Where: Emerald Hill Library & Heritage Centre, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne
Cost: free
Bookings: essential, Email art&heritage@portphillip.vic.gov.au or call on Tel 9209 631
MORE:
Port Phillip Library Service
Tel 9209 6416
Heritage Centre on Tel 9209 631
Email: art&heritage@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Website: heritage.portphillip.vic.gov.au
CHARM | A Touch of Africa | Saturday 6 August 2016 | 6.30-11.30pm
[Edited extract from public address]
All welcome with spirit of friendship. Join us for a taste of our rich & diverse cultural heritage & strengthen community links, together we can make a difference.
Where: St. Paul Apostle Community Hall, 9 William Hovell Drive, Endeavour Hills
Cost: $30 per person (plus online booking fee/credit card fee/GST). Ticket includes one reserved seat, shared finger food sampling and entertainment. BYO drinks, cups/glasses and nibbles.
Bookings: Online EventBrite
MORE:
Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Vic Inc (C.H.A.R.M Vic
Email: secretary@charm.org.au or Tel: 0403 206 735
Website: www.charm.org.au
in collaboration with the
Nigerian Society of Victoria Inc
Website www.nigeriansociety.org.au
A City of Casey Winter Arts Festival 2016 Event
Spice up your winter night and energise your senses, dance to the exotic and energising beats of music from Africa & the island of Mauritius
A community celebration showcasing cultural heritage, floor show of traditional dances, music & sharing of traditional finger foods.All welcome with spirit of friendship. Join us for a taste of our rich & diverse cultural heritage & strengthen community links, together we can make a difference.
Where: St. Paul Apostle Community Hall, 9 William Hovell Drive, Endeavour Hills
Cost: $30 per person (plus online booking fee/credit card fee/GST). Ticket includes one reserved seat, shared finger food sampling and entertainment. BYO drinks, cups/glasses and nibbles.
Bookings: Online EventBrite
MORE:
Cultural Historical Association of Rodriguans & Mauritians in Vic Inc (C.H.A.R.M Vic
Email: secretary@charm.org.au or Tel: 0403 206 735
Website: www.charm.org.au
in collaboration with the
Nigerian Society of Victoria Inc
Website www.nigeriansociety.org.au
A City of Casey Winter Arts Festival 2016 Event
KHT | NAIDOC Week in the City | Saturday 2-Friday 8 July 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
Working together, the weavers will create a woven sculpture across three days in residence around the campfire, responding to the 2016 Light in Winter theme Fire and Ice. Watch the progression of their sculpture and learn more about the cultural importance and contemporary applications of their craft.
This event has been generously sponsored by KPMG.
Cost: FREE
Where: Fed Square Campfire
Arika Waulu is a sovereign multimedia experimentalist and activator, she uses video, moving and still images that are predominately displayed as projection installation.
Cost: FREE
Suitable: for all ages – children must be accompanied by an adult
Where: Level 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square,
Bookings: essential through TryBooking BOOK HERE
Where: Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) on Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. We expect to finish at Federation Square at 2pm.
We will depart from VAHS, walk down Nicholson Street onto Spring Street, turn down Bourke Street and then onto Swanston Street finishing up at Fed Square.
The stops will be as follows:
-- Fig Tree on top of Gertrude Street
-- Pastor Sir Doug and Lady Nicholls statute
-- Parliament House
-- Corner of Bourke & Swanston
-- Flinders & Swanston Street
-- After the March there is the Post March Concert at Fed Square. Bring the kids!
This year we’re welcoming all people, councils, organisations and businesses to come and march with us.
Wood Burning demonstrations with Mick Harding
Artist Mick Harding (Taungurung) will share his wood burning craft demonstrating techniques and design development of Victoria’s unique symbolism.
Free Cultural Tours | run every 30 mins from 2pm - 4pm
Join our Koorie cultural educators for free tours of the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Cost: FREE
Where: Level 1, Yarra Building, Federation Square
One of the many moments Lisa captures is NAIDOC week and the march with striking images from the late nineties and early two thousands.
Cost: FREE
Where: Level 1, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Levels 1 & 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square
Melbourne VIC 3000
T 03 8662 6300
E info@koorieheritagetrust.com
www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
An opportunity to recognise the contributions of Indigenous Australians in various fields. Activities take place across the nation during NAIDOC Week in the first full week of July.Weaving Residency with the Victorian Aboriginal Weaving Collective | Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 & Friday 8 July | 10am - 4pm daily
Pop by the Fed Square campfire Leempeeyt Weeyn’ this NAIDOC week to see the weavers from the Victorian Aboriginal Weaving Collective, Donna Blackall (Yorta Yorta), Glenda Nicholls (Waddi Waddi, Yorta Yorta and Ngarrindjeri) and Marilyne Nicholls (Watti Watti, Barrapa Barrapa, Dja Dja Wrung, Yorta Yorta and Ngarrindjeri) explore the creative aspects of their practice.Working together, the weavers will create a woven sculpture across three days in residence around the campfire, responding to the 2016 Light in Winter theme Fire and Ice. Watch the progression of their sculpture and learn more about the cultural importance and contemporary applications of their craft.
This event has been generously sponsored by KPMG.
Cost: FREE
Where: Fed Square Campfire
Arika Waulu Workshop for Kids | Thursday 7 July | 11.30am-1.30pm or 2.30-4.30pm
Just in time for the NAIDOC march, join artist Arika Waulu and create a banner during sharing in the ethos of Lisa Bellear’s activism and community spirit. In a family friendly workshop with Arika Waulu you will contribute to a large banner and make your own banner and collage using a range of materials inspired by the work of Bellear.Arika Waulu is a sovereign multimedia experimentalist and activator, she uses video, moving and still images that are predominately displayed as projection installation.
Cost: FREE
Suitable: for all ages – children must be accompanied by an adult
Where: Level 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square,
Bookings: essential through TryBooking BOOK HERE
NAIDOC March | Melbourne | Friday 8 July | 10.30 for 11.45am-2pm
The 2016 NAIDOC March is starting at 10.30am with a pre-march festival: feed and refreshments, make banners, get the kids’ faces painted, and get prepared for the march. Opportunities to purchase a limited edition NAIDOC T-shirt for $5.Where: Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) on Nicholson Street, Fitzroy. We expect to finish at Federation Square at 2pm.
We will depart from VAHS, walk down Nicholson Street onto Spring Street, turn down Bourke Street and then onto Swanston Street finishing up at Fed Square.
The stops will be as follows:
-- Fig Tree on top of Gertrude Street
-- Pastor Sir Doug and Lady Nicholls statute
-- Parliament House
-- Corner of Bourke & Swanston
-- Flinders & Swanston Street
-- After the March there is the Post March Concert at Fed Square. Bring the kids!
This year we’re welcoming all people, councils, organisations and businesses to come and march with us.
After the March at the Koorie Heritage Trust | Friday 8 July | 2pm - 4pm
Come visit us after the NAIDOC march on Friday and check out our program for the afternoon:Wood Burning demonstrations with Mick Harding
Artist Mick Harding (Taungurung) will share his wood burning craft demonstrating techniques and design development of Victoria’s unique symbolism.
Free Cultural Tours | run every 30 mins from 2pm - 4pm
Join our Koorie cultural educators for free tours of the Koorie Heritage Trust.
Cost: FREE
Where: Level 1, Yarra Building, Federation Square
Close to You: The Lisa Bellear Picture Show | until 17th July | Daily 10am - 4pm
Now in it’s final weeks the current exhibition showcases Lisa’s (Minjungbul/ Goernpil/ Noonuccal/ Kanak) varied interests as an Indigenous activist, photographer, broadcaster, poet, feminist, academic and performer who was widely admired inside and outside the Australian Indigenous community.One of the many moments Lisa captures is NAIDOC week and the march with striking images from the late nineties and early two thousands.
Cost: FREE
Where: Level 1, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Levels 1 & 3, Yarra Building, Federation Square
Melbourne VIC 3000
T 03 8662 6300
E info@koorieheritagetrust.com
www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au
TSF | Winter Appeal | 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
MORE:
The Smith Family
Donate 1800 024 069
Website thesmithfamily.com.au
Help tackle poverty, one student at a time.
In Victoria, The Smith Family needs to raise to help 2,175 children in need. Providing access to vital support and out of school learning programs to catch up, keep up and fit in.MORE:
The Smith Family
Donate 1800 024 069
Website thesmithfamily.com.au
CMFN | What happens to us after we die? | Thursday 18 August 2016 | 7-9pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Where: Room 7, City of Casey Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren
Cost: Free. Your participation is valuable and welcome.
MORE:
The Casey Multi-Faith Network
Secretary
Email: caseymultifaith@gmail.com
Website: www.caseymultifaith.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/caseymultifaith
An interfaith panel discussion sharing views on after-life.
Speakers from different faiths will present their religion's teachings and offer an opportunity for audience members to ask questions.- Christianity
- Islam
- Buddhism
- Sikhism
- Hinduism
Where: Room 7, City of Casey Civic Centre, Magid Drive, Narre Warren
Cost: Free. Your participation is valuable and welcome.
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The Casey Multi-Faith Network
Secretary
Email: caseymultifaith@gmail.com
Website: www.caseymultifaith.org.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/caseymultifaith
AMES | REPORT | Heartlands Screens Films from Refugee Youth | June 2016
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Each story highlights passions, hopes, dreams, reflections and unique journeys which together form a series of engaging and emotionally connected short films.
The organisers of Heartlands say the project aims to give a cinematic insight into some of the communities who have found a safe haven in Australia in recent year. Transcending cultural barriers, the project reveals the challenges, success and everyday lives of people who make up Melbourne’s refugee communities.
In each of the films the young people tell stories about their lives and their peoples, while celebrating a sense of togetherness in their shared circumstance as refugees.
Currently, the world is witnessing the largest refugee crisis in history with the number of displaced people around the globe now more than 60 million – a greater number than at the end of World War II.
Young filmmaker Abdul Ibrahim, who fled the civil war in Somalia as a small child, said “Heartlands is a fantastic opportunity for me to share the story of my community – its achievements and its challenges – with a wide audience.”
Heartlands 2016 launched at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) on Wednesday 8 June 2016. The films began screening at Footscray Community Arts Centre from Friday 17 June 2016, screened at ACMI on Tuesday 21 June 2016, and will tour Victoria until the end of August 2016.
Find out more about other screening times and locations at the AMES Australia website.
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AMES Australia
Tel: 13 26 37
Website: www.ames.net.au
Part of an AMES Australia arts project, the film exhibition is held in the lead up to Refugee Week 2016 and will screen at cinemas across Victoria.
Stories from Refugee Youth: bringing together ten young people from refugee backgrounds to tell their individual stories through the medium of film as part of The Heartlands 2016 Arts Project.
The young storytellers shared their view from a wide range of countries including Somalia, Burma, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, and Syria.Each story highlights passions, hopes, dreams, reflections and unique journeys which together form a series of engaging and emotionally connected short films.
The organisers of Heartlands say the project aims to give a cinematic insight into some of the communities who have found a safe haven in Australia in recent year. Transcending cultural barriers, the project reveals the challenges, success and everyday lives of people who make up Melbourne’s refugee communities.
In each of the films the young people tell stories about their lives and their peoples, while celebrating a sense of togetherness in their shared circumstance as refugees.
Currently, the world is witnessing the largest refugee crisis in history with the number of displaced people around the globe now more than 60 million – a greater number than at the end of World War II.
Young filmmaker Abdul Ibrahim, who fled the civil war in Somalia as a small child, said “Heartlands is a fantastic opportunity for me to share the story of my community – its achievements and its challenges – with a wide audience.”
Heartlands 2016 launched at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) on Wednesday 8 June 2016. The films began screening at Footscray Community Arts Centre from Friday 17 June 2016, screened at ACMI on Tuesday 21 June 2016, and will tour Victoria until the end of August 2016.
Find out more about other screening times and locations at the AMES Australia website.
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AMES Australia
Tel: 13 26 37
Website: www.ames.net.au
Part of an AMES Australia arts project, the film exhibition is held in the lead up to Refugee Week 2016 and will screen at cinemas across Victoria.
PWR | Statement on the Homophobic Massacre of LGBTQI CommunityMembersand Allies in Orlando | 15 June 2016
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To the friends, families, and neighbors of the victims in Orlando: We, the global community of the Parliament of the World’s Religions, are with you.
We are - without qualification - with you. We grieve with you. We feel anger with you. We love you. Our prayers are with you.
To ourselves:
We must reclaim a global ethic.
At the closing of the 1993 Parliament of the World’s Religions, a foundational declaration was released entitled Declaration Toward a Global Ethic, a document that serves as a moral compass guiding the Parliament’s work. It resolutely prohibits hate, discrimination, and murder on any basis as “irrevocable.”
In the great ancient religious and ethical traditions of humankind we find the directive: You shall not kill! Or in positive terms: Have respect for life! Let us reflect anew on the consequences of this ancient directive: All people have a right to life, safety, and the free development of personality insofar as they do not injure the rights of others. No one has the right physically to torture, injure, much less kill, any other human being. And no people, no state, no race, no religion has the right to hate, to discriminate against, to “cleanse,” to exile, much less to liquidate a “foreign” minority which is different in behavior or holds different beliefs.
- Declaration Toward A Global Ethic: Irrevocable Directives
In no uncertain terms, this “irrevocable directive” overrides any cultural, municipal or religious authorities’ work to enshrine homophobia in laws, lives and hearts.
In its encompassing language, however, The Global Ethic omits any specific language directing the interfaith movement in its relationship to the LGBTQI community.
In 2016, we will address this issue. Moreover, we seek your support and acceptance as we take steps to redress our silence surrounding the injustice of homophobia.
To the LGBTQI community around the world:
We are sorry.
There is ultra-violent homophobia existing in the world. Brutal, senseless murder speaks loudly. But when the tumult quiets, it is easy to go on treating what happened in Orlando as an isolated, aberrant example of homophobia.
The reality is that an immeasurable degree of homophobia consists of subtle actions and words that are so ingrained in society that they escape notice, accepted in our neighborhoods and protected by our laws, our institutions, and our religions.
We will not ignore the existence of the homophobia that you experience every day. As an interfaith organization, we apologize.
We are sorry for the slow-burning hate that smolders at the heart of our most venerated traditions.
We are sorry for our complicity in allowing homophobia to persist as an “acceptable” form of discrimination, even as we champion justice.
To America:
We must not let this divide us.
It is inexcusable to allow two marginalized minority groups to be pitted against one another. Let us together decry the opportunists in politics and religious extremist groups who have seized this tragedy as an opportunity to strengthen their positions of ill-gotten power.
Take notice and share in the efforts of the Muslim community as they rush to give blood, to provide aid, to denounce these crimes and the ideology behind them, both in Orlando and around the United States.
Listen to the members of the LGBTQI community who have used this unwelcome spotlight to speak against hate of all sorts, especially Islamophobia.
Remember that, no matter where you come from or what community you belong to, hate is hate.
To the religions of the world:
Self-examination is now required.
49 people were murdered and 53 more were wounded in Orlando, USA on Sunday morning (June 12, 2016). This warrants a close look at the way we practice the teachings of our faith traditions. The fact is this; whether subtle or explicit, people of faith - both at the individual and community level - have found ways to justify hate.
These seeds of hate are not “theoretical.” They are factual, and they are ubiquitous. No faith community is exempt.
You may not have held the gun that extinguished 49 lives from the earth on Sunday morning.
You may have never perpetrated an act of discrimination against someone.
You may even be an active ally.
But collectively, we have all allowed hate to permeate our faith traditions, and the price that we pay is a world where acts of evil frequently erupt.
When we, the peaceful majority, stay silent, we clear the ideologue’s path to extremist violence. Our inaction has made us culpable.
But we are heartened by the outpouring of support from religious leaders and authorities who, in the wake of this mass murder, have committed to take action against the homophobia present in the world and within their own communities. New bonds of solidarity and love have been formed in the last two days; we must continue to build upon these relationships.
To the world:
Let us love one another.
The persecution against LGBTQI communities demands equal priority, attention, reformation, and action, whether homophobia arises in the form of one unstable individual with an assault rifle or the actions and words of a multitude.
Starting now, let us pledge, in each of our spheres of influence, to uphold the irrevocable directive of The Global Ethic.
And, please, love each other.
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Parliament of the World's Religions
SBS | Interactive: How diverse is my suburb?
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Visit http://www.sbs.com.au/news/interactive/how-diverse-is-my-suburb
MORE
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS)
Sydney and Melbourne Offices
Website: http://www.sbs.com.au
Phone: 1800 500 727 (toll free)
Email: comments@sbs.com.au
Post: Locked Bag 028, Crows Nest NSW 1585
Explore the diversity of Australian suburbia online via ancestry, age, food, religion and birthplace data.
Find out how your suburb ranks against the rest of Australia and which suburbs are the most diverse.Visit http://www.sbs.com.au/news/interactive/how-diverse-is-my-suburb
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Special Broadcasting Service Corporation (SBS)
Sydney and Melbourne Offices
Website: http://www.sbs.com.au
Phone: 1800 500 727 (toll free)
Email: comments@sbs.com.au
Post: Locked Bag 028, Crows Nest NSW 1585
CCC | LAUNCH | #CaseyLoveThisCity | Friday 24 June 2016 | 7pm for 7.30pm
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Where: City Edge Building, 426 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren
RSVP: Friday 17 June 2016 Admin Office info@caseycc.org.au
Please feel welcome to share the invitation with others and bring your team.
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Casey City Church with former Mayor Shar Balmes, the Goodwill Ambassador
426 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Tel: (03) 8790 2917
Email: info@caseycc.org.au
Website: www.caseycc.org.au
Join Official launch and information night of #CaseyLoveThisCity campaign.
The 5 Objectives of the campaign:- Love your city - cease vandalising buildings and the infrastructure
- Love your city - cease from responding with acts of violence
- Love your city - respect and honour levels of authority
- Love your city - embrace all peoples from all cultures
- Love your city - transition from tolerance to understanding
Where: City Edge Building, 426 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren
RSVP: Friday 17 June 2016 Admin Office info@caseycc.org.au
Please feel welcome to share the invitation with others and bring your team.
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Casey City Church with former Mayor Shar Balmes, the Goodwill Ambassador
426 Princes Hwy, Narre Warren VIC 3805
Tel: (03) 8790 2917
Email: info@caseycc.org.au
Website: www.caseycc.org.au
ASRC | Winter Appeal
[Edited extract from public address]
The ASRC Foodbank is intended for ‘food relief’ but for one third of members, it’s their only source of food. $1 million dollars worth of food will need to be raised this year to feed more than 600 people each week, that’s 25% more than last year.
Additionally, over half of people who access Foodbank have no form of income and live below the poverty line.
Food basket audits tell us that people do not have enough food to last the week, often only enough for two meals a day. At the ASRC alone, we know that around 1,000 of our members are not getting enough food each week.
We urge you this winter, to please support a person to live with dignity.
Donate now
It was created in collaboration with members of the ASRC, provides a guide to creating healthy nutritious meals for people seeking asylum, including Potato Rosti and Corn Fritters.
Due to popular demand from the public, we've decided to sell the book and all proceeds go back into supporting our members at the ASRC.
You can buy them online for $15.
Click here to purchase yours
Foods we especially need during this period include:
We are also calling on date sponsorship! Dates are one the best foods to break the fast with and our members are requesting them daily.
If this interests you, you can call Basfoods Brunswick directly on 9381 1444 and they will give you a wholesaler discount and deliver them to us freight free!
Send us an email to find out more
About the ASRC
ASRC is a community-led not for profit organisation that is committed to upholding the human rights of all people seeking asylum. Offering 30 holistic programs that protect people from persecution and destitution, support well-being and dignity, and empower people seeking asylum to advance their own future.
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Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
214-218 Nicholson Street Footscray Melbourne, VIC 3011 Australia
Tel: 03 9326 6066
Email: admin@asrc.org.au
Website: www.asrc.org.au
Donate to our Winter Appeal
90% of people seeking asylum will run out of food this month, and cannot afford to buy more. That's over 20,000 people who will go hungry this month, over 4,000 of these are children.The ASRC Foodbank is intended for ‘food relief’ but for one third of members, it’s their only source of food. $1 million dollars worth of food will need to be raised this year to feed more than 600 people each week, that’s 25% more than last year.
Additionally, over half of people who access Foodbank have no form of income and live below the poverty line.
Food basket audits tell us that people do not have enough food to last the week, often only enough for two meals a day. At the ASRC alone, we know that around 1,000 of our members are not getting enough food each week.
We urge you this winter, to please support a person to live with dignity.
- $36 can give one family of 4 enough food for one week
- $50 can provide enough toilet paper for 2 families for 3 months
- $130 can give ensure we have enough lentils for 270 families each week
- $300 ensures we have enough rice for 600 people each week
Donate now
Our first ever Foodbank Recipe Book is now available!
You can now purchase our first ever Foodbank Recipe Book!It was created in collaboration with members of the ASRC, provides a guide to creating healthy nutritious meals for people seeking asylum, including Potato Rosti and Corn Fritters.
Due to popular demand from the public, we've decided to sell the book and all proceeds go back into supporting our members at the ASRC.
You can buy them online for $15.
Click here to purchase yours
Foods we urgently need for Ramadan!
During Ramadan (from June 7 to July 5), many in our Muslim community fast so they require foods that will give them adequate sustenance and hydration throughout the day.Foods we especially need during this period include:
- Dates
- Mung Bean Dahl
- Figs
- Nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, etc)
- Ghee
- Rice Pudding (Firni) from Basmati Rice
We are also calling on date sponsorship! Dates are one the best foods to break the fast with and our members are requesting them daily.
If this interests you, you can call Basfoods Brunswick directly on 9381 1444 and they will give you a wholesaler discount and deliver them to us freight free!
Send us an email to find out more
About the ASRC
ASRC is a community-led not for profit organisation that is committed to upholding the human rights of all people seeking asylum. Offering 30 holistic programs that protect people from persecution and destitution, support well-being and dignity, and empower people seeking asylum to advance their own future.
MORE
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
214-218 Nicholson Street Footscray Melbourne, VIC 3011 Australia
Tel: 03 9326 6066
Email: admin@asrc.org.au
Website: www.asrc.org.au
SKMI | St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR | Saturday 18 June 2016 | 5-7pm
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Feel welcome to enter and exit respectfully if you are unable to attend the full duration.
Dress: Modestly
Fundraising: Donations on the night will go towards Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP). A Melbourne-based initiative of the Brigidine Sisters which aims to:
• Provide hospitality and practical support for asylum seekers;
• Actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers;
• Promote advocacy for the rights of asylum seekers;
• Engage in education about asylum seekers’ issues.
The Project works with, and for, asylum seekers both in detention and in the community. Concerned and compassionate women and men across cultures and generations contribute to the work of the Project. Website http://basp.org.au
Where: Betty Day Community Centre, 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 Map
Bookings: RSVP 5pm Thursday 16 June. This is an Interfaith event and seating is limited. Please email Carey carey@caro.com.au to book or for more information.
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St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR 2016
Mohsin Mohammed (Muslim Community) 0433 133 013
Avraham Schwarz (Jewish Community) abe@catalyst.melbourne
Coralie Ling (Uniting Church Community)
Carey Rohrlach (Buddhist Community) 0438 371 488
Serge Thomann (Deputy Mayor, City of Port Phillip)
In collaboration with City of Port Phillip through Port Phillip Multifaith Network's Journey into Friendship | Sunday 19 June 2016 | 1.30-6.30pm
An Invitational to members, friends and family to an Inaugural Interfaith Iftar Dinner in City of Port Phillip.
The Iftar dinner usually is every night during RAMADHAN, following prayers. The Iftar breaking of the fast is more about fasting than feasting. The emphasis is on friendship, simplicity and regard for one’s hungry neighbour. The food will be simple and ceremonial, with the occasion providing ample time for sharing, learning and reconnecting.Feel welcome to enter and exit respectfully if you are unable to attend the full duration.
Dress: Modestly
Fundraising: Donations on the night will go towards Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP). A Melbourne-based initiative of the Brigidine Sisters which aims to:
• Provide hospitality and practical support for asylum seekers;
• Actively network with like-minded individuals and groups who are working for justice for asylum seekers;
• Promote advocacy for the rights of asylum seekers;
• Engage in education about asylum seekers’ issues.
The Project works with, and for, asylum seekers both in detention and in the community. Concerned and compassionate women and men across cultures and generations contribute to the work of the Project. Website http://basp.org.au
Where: Betty Day Community Centre, 67 Argyle Street, St Kilda Vic 3182 Map
Bookings: RSVP 5pm Thursday 16 June. This is an Interfaith event and seating is limited. Please email Carey carey@caro.com.au to book or for more information.
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St Kilda Multicultural IFTAR 2016
Mohsin Mohammed (Muslim Community) 0433 133 013
Avraham Schwarz (Jewish Community) abe@catalyst.melbourne
Coralie Ling (Uniting Church Community)
Carey Rohrlach (Buddhist Community) 0438 371 488
Serge Thomann (Deputy Mayor, City of Port Phillip)
In collaboration with City of Port Phillip through Port Phillip Multifaith Network's Journey into Friendship | Sunday 19 June 2016 | 1.30-6.30pm
AEMWSG | Iftar. Share. Talk. Meet. Break Fast | Saturday 25 June 2016 | 5-10pm
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Cost: Free
Bookings: Essential RSVP 20 June 2016, Nibal Tel 0435 145 771 or Salwa Tel 0436 807 460
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Al-Emaan Muslim Women's Support Group
In collaboration with Doveton Neighborhood Learning Centre
Experience a traditional Iftar. Share Halal and Vegetarian food. Listen to a talk about why Muslims fast during Ramadan. Meet the neighbors.
Where: Doveton Neighborhood Learning Centre, 34 Oak Avenue, DovetonCost: Free
Bookings: Essential RSVP 20 June 2016, Nibal Tel 0435 145 771 or Salwa Tel 0436 807 460
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Al-Emaan Muslim Women's Support Group
In collaboration with Doveton Neighborhood Learning Centre
HFH | CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO | Rock the House | 22-29 October 2016
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Habitat for Humanity Australia
Website: rockthehouse.org.au
Habitat for Humanity Australia are calling for 300 volunteers to help build homes and change the lives of 25 families over one week in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Join for a once in a lifetime adventure today.MORE:
Habitat for Humanity Australia
Website: rockthehouse.org.au
TBI | Socially Inclusive Enterprise Addressing Homelessness | 20 years old
[Edited extract from public address]
The Big Issue Magazine is published fortnightly and sold on the streets by vendors who purchase copies for $3.50 and sell them for $7, keeping the difference. Subscriptions are also available and provide employment for disadvantaged women as dispatch assistants.
Meanwhile, over the past decade, The magazine has published cover stories and continues to highlight issues around the theme "The Great Divide" - the growing gulf between rich and poor.
The Big Issue Classroom, since 2009, has had approximately 80,000 students participated in discussions with homeless.
The Big Idea is a program where students learn through lectures, workshops and webinars about Australian social enterprise then compete to create the best social idea and business plan. In times, these ideas might be the next big thing. See thebigidea.org.au
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The Big Issue
Steven Persson, Chief Executive Officer
GPO Box 4911, Melbourne Vic 3001
Vendor Support Team (Vic & Tas): Gemma Pidutti Tel 9663 4733
Email: bigissue@bigissue.org.au
Website: thebigissue.org.au
It is estimated that more than 105,000 people in Australia are technically homeless on any given night. And Australia is supposedly the lucky country.
There are two conventional routes when trying to address social problems:The Big Issue is an Australian leading social enterprise. An independent not-for-profit organization delivering developed solutions to help homeless, disadvantaged and marginalized people positively change their lives.
You can either lobby governments to take greater care of the disadvantaged or donate money to charities and rely on them to catch the people who fall through the cracks. The Big Issue was set up with an entirely different philosophy. At it's core is the concept that business people can use their expertise to help the wider community, and that everybody has the right to a job and to feel valued in their work.
This is the essence of The Big Issue a true social enterprise that provides otherwise socially excluded people with a way of earning a livelihood - and, in doing so, empowers them.
Graeme Wise, founder and former chairman of The Big Issue
The Big Issue Magazine is published fortnightly and sold on the streets by vendors who purchase copies for $3.50 and sell them for $7, keeping the difference. Subscriptions are also available and provide employment for disadvantaged women as dispatch assistants.
Meanwhile, over the past decade, The magazine has published cover stories and continues to highlight issues around the theme "The Great Divide" - the growing gulf between rich and poor.
The Big Issue Classroom, since 2009, has had approximately 80,000 students participated in discussions with homeless.
The Big Idea is a program where students learn through lectures, workshops and webinars about Australian social enterprise then compete to create the best social idea and business plan. In times, these ideas might be the next big thing. See thebigidea.org.au
MORE:
The Big Issue
Steven Persson, Chief Executive Officer
GPO Box 4911, Melbourne Vic 3001
Vendor Support Team (Vic & Tas): Gemma Pidutti Tel 9663 4733
Email: bigissue@bigissue.org.au
Website: thebigissue.org.au
VMC | What we can learn from the refugee experience? | Thursday 23 June 2016 | 5.30-8pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Where: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Cost: free event in celebration of Refugee Week 2016.
RSVP: bookings essential through EventBrite
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Victorian Multicultural Commission
Website http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
Engage with this public conversation on social, economic and cultural benefits of humanitarian arrivals in Victoria.
Join Hugh de Kretser, Executive Director of the Human Rights Law Centre, and Helen Kapalos, Chairperson, Victorian Multicultural Commission for this public lecture.Where: Deakin Edge, Federation Square
Cost: free event in celebration of Refugee Week 2016.
RSVP: bookings essential through EventBrite
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Victorian Multicultural Commission
Website http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
SAABW | Inaugural Event | Empowering Women in Australian Buddhism | Saturday 18 June 2016 | 10am-8pm
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Sakyadhita International was formed in 1987 in Bodhgaya India under the patronage of HH the Dalai Lama. It seeks to build community to benefit Buddhist women and nuns, to reduce gender injustice and awaken women to their potential. Every two years Sakyadhita International organises a conference where Buddhist nuns and laywomen come together to share issues affecting women and the wider society.
Scheduled Program: includes a panel of speakers on contemporary women’s issues, Q&A session, workshops and meditation with a leading nun.
Where: Buddhist Society of Victoria, 71-73 Darling Rd, East Malvern
Bookings: If wishing to join this new initiative in Australian Buddhism, when booking please advise if you wish to join the dinner; Email: sakyadhitaoz@gmail.com
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Sakyadhita Australia Association of Buddhist Women
Website: www.sakyadhitaoz.wordpress.com
Email: sakyadhitaoz@gmail.com
A day of conversation, talks, workshops and meditation bringing Buddhist women together to share ideas & connect with others.
Public launch of an Australian chapter supporting and promoting well-being of Buddhist nuns and laywomen around the world. “Sakyadhita” means “daughters of the Sakya Clan” – the Buddha’s family. The Australian branch will have national representation and be affiliated with Sakyadhita International.Sakyadhita International was formed in 1987 in Bodhgaya India under the patronage of HH the Dalai Lama. It seeks to build community to benefit Buddhist women and nuns, to reduce gender injustice and awaken women to their potential. Every two years Sakyadhita International organises a conference where Buddhist nuns and laywomen come together to share issues affecting women and the wider society.
Scheduled Program: includes a panel of speakers on contemporary women’s issues, Q&A session, workshops and meditation with a leading nun.
Where: Buddhist Society of Victoria, 71-73 Darling Rd, East Malvern
Bookings: If wishing to join this new initiative in Australian Buddhism, when booking please advise if you wish to join the dinner; Email: sakyadhitaoz@gmail.com
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Sakyadhita Australia Association of Buddhist Women
Website: www.sakyadhitaoz.wordpress.com
Email: sakyadhitaoz@gmail.com
PWR | Celebrating with Muslim neighbours - Interfaith Ramadan Challenge:
[Edited extract from public address]
The Parliament of the World’s Religions cultivates harmony among the world’s religious and spiritual communities. Celebrating with our Muslim neighbors and honoring their traditions is a concrete way to cultivate such harmony. Beyond that, the traditions practiced by Muslims during Ramadan hold applications and lessons for people of all faiths.
Here are some ways that you can show solidarity with your Muslim neighbors and commit to the Interfaith Ramadan Challenge:
1. FAST. Just once. Once a week. The entire month.
2. PRAY OR MEDITATE in your own tradition five times a day. Include a prayer for peace and mutual understanding.
3. BREAK THE FAST with your Muslim neighbours and attend an Interfaith IFTAR
4. SHARE your experience of embodied Solidarity at Ramadan on social media with family friends and networks.
Pledge involvement in Interfaith Ramadan Challenge
Have a surplus? Make a donation to support the PWR and its activities online.
*Ramadan 2016 will begin on Sunday, June 5 where there is visibility of the moon in Hawaii and the Polynesian islands. Most Western, Arabic, Asian and European countries will begin June 6 or 7, and a few regions on June 8.
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Parliament of the World's Religions
70 East Lake Street, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-629-2990
Website: https://parliamentofreligions.org
Ramadan, the month-long holy season of Islam, is history and custom specific to Islam and inspires reasons for members of other faiths - and people of no faith - to get involved.
Muslims make up a significant portion of the global community, yet the Islamic holy days have not been accepted and welcomed into our cultural makeup in the same way that holidays like Christmas, Easter, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, all of which enjoy, to varying degrees, mainstream reverence and acceptance. One of the best (and easiest!) ways to understand the faith traditions of someone different than you is to observe - whether together or from afar - their holidays.The Parliament of the World’s Religions cultivates harmony among the world’s religious and spiritual communities. Celebrating with our Muslim neighbors and honoring their traditions is a concrete way to cultivate such harmony. Beyond that, the traditions practiced by Muslims during Ramadan hold applications and lessons for people of all faiths.
Here are some ways that you can show solidarity with your Muslim neighbors and commit to the Interfaith Ramadan Challenge:
1. FAST. Just once. Once a week. The entire month.
2. PRAY OR MEDITATE in your own tradition five times a day. Include a prayer for peace and mutual understanding.
3. BREAK THE FAST with your Muslim neighbours and attend an Interfaith IFTAR
4. SHARE your experience of embodied Solidarity at Ramadan on social media with family friends and networks.
Pledge involvement in Interfaith Ramadan Challenge
Have a surplus? Make a donation to support the PWR and its activities online.
*Ramadan 2016 will begin on Sunday, June 5 where there is visibility of the moon in Hawaii and the Polynesian islands. Most Western, Arabic, Asian and European countries will begin June 6 or 7, and a few regions on June 8.
MORE:
Parliament of the World's Religions
70 East Lake Street, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-629-2990
Website: https://parliamentofreligions.org
FIN | Iftar Dinner | Spirituality Talk | Sunday 3 July 2016 | 4.30pm
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The meal will include a vegetarian option and time to talk informally with a Muslim community member at each table.
Where: High Street Uniting Church, 16-18 High St, Frankston, VIC | Melways 100A,A9
Cost: $10 adult, $30 family, $5 student/pensioner/concession (limited tickets)
Bookings: by 27 June 2016
Frankston Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 1300 322 842
www.visitfrankston.com
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In partnership with Ahmadiyya Muslim community and High St Uniting Church,
The Frankston Interfaith Network
Tel: 03 9784 1851
Email: info@frankstoninterfaith.org.au
Website: www.frankstoninterfaith.org.au
Proudly supported by Frankston City Council and State Government Victoria.
Enjoy a friendly, light meal and find out more about the symbols and rituals of the Iftar dinner that traditionally breaks the day’s fast for Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.
Guest speakers will talk on the significance and celebration of Ramadan, there will be a traditional Muslim ‘Call to Prayer’ as well as praying of the sunset prayers.The meal will include a vegetarian option and time to talk informally with a Muslim community member at each table.
Where: High Street Uniting Church, 16-18 High St, Frankston, VIC | Melways 100A,A9
Cost: $10 adult, $30 family, $5 student/pensioner/concession (limited tickets)
Bookings: by 27 June 2016
Frankston Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 1300 322 842
www.visitfrankston.com
MORE:
In partnership with Ahmadiyya Muslim community and High St Uniting Church,
The Frankston Interfaith Network
Tel: 03 9784 1851
Email: info@frankstoninterfaith.org.au
Website: www.frankstoninterfaith.org.au
Proudly supported by Frankston City Council and State Government Victoria.
THF | Strong Spirit • Strong Culture • Strong People
[Edited extract from public address]
Together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities:
-- work with members of the Stolen Generations to create their own healing responses
-- support children and young people and their families to improve their social and emotional wellbeing
-- build leadership and capacity of communities and workers to respond to trauma through education and training
-- develop evidence base for best practice Indigenous healing, and
-- share our knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing with communities, government and non-government organisations around Australia
Governed by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander board, with strong connections to the community and a dynamic mix of experience.
The Foundation's main office is in Canberra, with staff members working around the country.
Want to find out more? Download our Strategic Plan or read up on healing history.
Have a surplus and wish to Donate?
MORE:
The Healing Foundation
Tel: (02) 6272 7500
Email: info@healingfoundation.org.au
Mail: PO Box 4363, Kingston ACT 2604
Website: http://healingfoundation.org.au
Helping Indigenous people to heal by connecting back to culture, philosophy and spirit.
The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation with a focus on building culturally strong, community led healing solutions. Supporting organisations around the country to design and deliver healing programs that work for their communities.Together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities:
-- work with members of the Stolen Generations to create their own healing responses
-- support children and young people and their families to improve their social and emotional wellbeing
-- build leadership and capacity of communities and workers to respond to trauma through education and training
-- develop evidence base for best practice Indigenous healing, and
-- share our knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing with communities, government and non-government organisations around Australia
Governed by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander board, with strong connections to the community and a dynamic mix of experience.
The Foundation's main office is in Canberra, with staff members working around the country.
Want to find out more? Download our Strategic Plan or read up on healing history.
Have a surplus and wish to Donate?
MORE:
The Healing Foundation
Tel: (02) 6272 7500
Email: info@healingfoundation.org.au
Mail: PO Box 4363, Kingston ACT 2604
Website: http://healingfoundation.org.au
MCRP | Celebrate World Ocean's Day & Help Clean-Up Ricketts Point | Wednesday 8 June 2016 | 11am start
[Edited extract from public address]
Bookings: If you would like to book in please see LINK
Otherwise, you are welcome to just turn up.
Where: Beachside, Beaumaris Life Saving Club
Feel free to forward on to others, and bring your friends and family for this wonderful environmental event to preserve this beautiful sanctuary!
MORE:
Marine Care Ricketts Point Committee
Virginia Mosk
M: 0408 800 685
Come along for a beach clean up at Ricketts Point and then a delicious hot drink to warm up and be social afterwards!
Bring your own T-shirts, buckets, gloves and bags. Stay for post-event Tea/Coffee/Hot Chocolate afterwards.Bookings: If you would like to book in please see LINK
Otherwise, you are welcome to just turn up.
Where: Beachside, Beaumaris Life Saving Club
Feel free to forward on to others, and bring your friends and family for this wonderful environmental event to preserve this beautiful sanctuary!
MORE:
Marine Care Ricketts Point Committee
Virginia Mosk
M: 0408 800 685
ICM | REFUGEE WEEK | Act for Peace, Eat Like A Refugee | Ration Challenge | 19-26 June 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
Less than 1,000 Packs remaining so sign up now to guarantee your place in the challenge!
So far, as at 30 May, website notes $551,929 had been pledged, enough to feed 1,978 Syrian Refugees for a year.
Sign up https://actforpeace.rationchallenge.org.au
MORE:
The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
PO Box 18355
Collins Street East Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia
Email: info@interfaithcentre.org.au
Tel: (03) 9650 7163
Website: http://www.interfaithcentre.org.au
In collaboration with different religious and spiritual communities.
Take the Act for Peace Ration Challenge and show refugees we are with them, not against them.
Eat the same rations as a Syrian refugee (just a small amount of rice, beans, lentils, fish, oil and flour) during Refugee Week, 19-25 June 2016 and raise money to provide refugees with the food, medicine and support they need to survive.Less than 1,000 Packs remaining so sign up now to guarantee your place in the challenge!
So far, as at 30 May, website notes $551,929 had been pledged, enough to feed 1,978 Syrian Refugees for a year.
Sign up https://actforpeace.rationchallenge.org.au
MORE:
The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne
PO Box 18355
Collins Street East Melbourne Vic 3000 Australia
Email: info@interfaithcentre.org.au
Tel: (03) 9650 7163
Website: http://www.interfaithcentre.org.au
In collaboration with different religious and spiritual communities.
KHT | INVITATION TO SUPPORT | Ngoon Godgin* Appeal
[Edited extract from public address]
The Koorie Heritage Trust has a range of activities those with a surplus can support:
-- Assisting members of The Stolen Generations to connect with the genealogical heritage through Koorie Family History Service
-- Recording oral histories and preserving stories for generations to come through Oral History Program
-- Supporting the work of emerging and established artists by presenting a range of Gallery Exhibitions through Exhibitions and Public Programs
-- Acquiring new art and artefacts for Collections
Support: Those wishing to support the spirit, purpose and programs are invited to make donations online or ask about being a member of the Moogji Club**
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
* Ngoon Godgin: Woiwurrung = Thank You
** Moogji: Gunditjmara = Special Friend
Sharing of insight into how powerful contemporary art can be and how it can affect people's lives and the way we see the world.
The Koorie Heritage Trust provides a unique environment rich in culture, heritage and history which welcomes and encourages aboriginal and non-aboriginal people to come together in the spirit of learning and reconciliation.The Koorie Heritage Trust has a range of activities those with a surplus can support:
-- Assisting members of The Stolen Generations to connect with the genealogical heritage through Koorie Family History Service
-- Recording oral histories and preserving stories for generations to come through Oral History Program
-- Supporting the work of emerging and established artists by presenting a range of Gallery Exhibitions through Exhibitions and Public Programs
-- Acquiring new art and artefacts for Collections
Support: Those wishing to support the spirit, purpose and programs are invited to make donations online or ask about being a member of the Moogji Club**
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
* Ngoon Godgin: Woiwurrung = Thank You
** Moogji: Gunditjmara = Special Friend
KHT | Light in Winter Federation Square | June
[Edited extract from public address]
Cost: Free
Where: Federation Square, Main Square, Campfire
Cost: Free
Where: Federation Square, Main Square, Campfire
Cost: $16.50
Bookings: Essential. BOOK HERE
Where: Level 3 Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
During the month of June Koorie Heritage Trust will be presenting a range of events as a part of the Light in Winter program at Fed Sqaure!
Taking place around the Leempeeyt Weeyn’ (Indigenous Campfire) as part of Fed Square’s The Light in Winter program:Indigenous Language Workshops | Tuesdays 7 & 14 June | 6-7pm
The Koorie Heritage Trust and Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages present a series of language workshops around the campfire. Featuring language experts Mandy Nicholson (Wurundjeri) and Fay Stewart-Muir (Boonwurrung) together they will share the Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung languages. Join us for an insight into Aboriginal languages and the importance of keeping words alive that have been used but their ancestors.Cost: Free
Where: Federation Square, Main Square, Campfire
Poetry Readings: A tribute to Lisa Bellear | Wednesday 15 June | 6-7pm
Coinciding with the exhibition Close To You: The Lisa Bellear Picture Show join us for an evening of poetry from Bellear's poems by friends and fans around Leempeeyt Weeyn’. A Minjungbul woman from Goernpil, Stradbroke Island with South Sea ancestry Bellear was primarily based in Melbourne pursuing her varied interests as an Indigenous activist, photographer, broadcaster, poet, feminist, academic and performer who was widely admired within the Australian Indigenous community.Cost: Free
Where: Federation Square, Main Square, Campfire
June Winter Solstice
On the evening of Fed Square's much-loved Solstice Celebration as part of the Light in Winter Festival we will be bringing the Koorie Heritage Trust forecourt to life with conversations by the fire with our cultural educators. Pop in to check out our shop and exhibition on level 1, and upstairs experience a taste of Bushtukka with Cassie Leatham.Baabapul kwii-ap - A taste of Bushtukka | Saturday 18 June | 3 sessions | 5.30pm, 6.30pm & 7.30pm
Grab a taste of some Bushtukka with artist Cassie Leatham-Harrup (Taungurung and Wurundjeri). In a short and intimate experience Cassie shares knowledge and bush food recipes with you on a tasting journey round our canoe table here at the Koorie Heritage Trust. Learn about native plants, how to grow, process, cook and eat them! There is limited capacity so book in now!Cost: $16.50
Bookings: Essential. BOOK HERE
Where: Level 3 Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
KHT | Exhibition | Close to You: The Lisa Bellear Picture Show | 21 May - 17 July
[Edited extract from public address]
Cost: Free
Where: Level 1 Gallery, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
Paying tribute to the life and work of Lisa Bellear, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of her passing in 2006.
Curated by close friends, artists Destiny Deacon and Virginia Fraser and cousin Kim Kruger, this exhibition showcases a selection from Bellear’s photographic collection, held by the Koorie Heritage Trust through which she documented over a quarter of a century of Indigenous community life including marches celebrations, portraits, signs and graffiti, and personal photographs. By 2006 she had created a collection of over 30,000 images, mostly of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Cost: Free
Where: Level 1 Gallery, Yarra Building, Federation Square
MORE:
Koorie Heritage Trust
Cnr Swanston St and Flinders St, Federation Square, Melbourne Victoria 3000
Naomi Velaphi - Public Programs Coordinator
Tel: 8662 6336
Email: info@koorieheritagetrust.com
Internet: http://www.koorieheritagetrust.com
NR | REPORT | Nepal Earthquake: One year on...
[Edited extract from public address]
One year after the earthquake, all the Nepalese are trying to heal and get their lives back to how it was before. But, when we look back at the struggles people are facing, it hasn’t been so easy for most. A year went by hearing heartbreaking stories of how survivors have been continuing their lives and livelihood, embracing their loss and pain, and moving on.
Nepal Rises, a registered Not for Profit, was formed just after the earthquake as a volunteering coordination platform. We were able to impact lives of more than 3500 people by providing relief, basic needs like food, tarpaulins for shelter, water purification materials and medicines, since the second day after the earthquake, by mobilizing 562 volunteers.
After the relief phase was over, for some months, Nepal Rises helped in building 14 TLCs in schools and water purification systems in partnership with other organizations which got more than 1200 children back to their schools. It also helped to retain about 110 teachers by providing them shelters. 18 SLC appearing students were provided with solar lamps so that they did not have to compromise their future due to the earthquake. Nepal Rises also helped to build temporary shelters for families who had lost their homes and provided water filters to families which benefited 1005 people for 1.5 years.
Nepal Rises is still constantly working on the ground to provide children with safe permanent infrastructure of schools and ensure their rights to education and protection. Your generous donations and support has helped us make efforts to provide water and sanitation to people, get children back to the school, for them to have a brighter future and build shelters that is providing security to them. It wouldn’t be possible without our partners, advisors and supporters.
Though disheartened by the loss, we are striving to rebuild hope for a better future for Nepal and its people.
To read more on what is the present condition of the people of Nepal after the earthquake, visit:
http://nepalrises.com/nepal-earthquake-one-year-on/
MORE:
Nepal Rises
Email: info@nepalrises.com
Website: http://nepalrises.com
All the volunteers and founders had an enthusiasm to help that worked as life-saving help and inspiration to many.
People of Nepal and all over the world, sorrowfully marked 24 and 25 April 2015, one year on from the gravely devastating Gorkha earthquake. Lives of nearly 9,000 people were lost, wiped-out villages and millions left homeless.One year after the earthquake, all the Nepalese are trying to heal and get their lives back to how it was before. But, when we look back at the struggles people are facing, it hasn’t been so easy for most. A year went by hearing heartbreaking stories of how survivors have been continuing their lives and livelihood, embracing their loss and pain, and moving on.
Nepal Rises, a registered Not for Profit, was formed just after the earthquake as a volunteering coordination platform. We were able to impact lives of more than 3500 people by providing relief, basic needs like food, tarpaulins for shelter, water purification materials and medicines, since the second day after the earthquake, by mobilizing 562 volunteers.
After the relief phase was over, for some months, Nepal Rises helped in building 14 TLCs in schools and water purification systems in partnership with other organizations which got more than 1200 children back to their schools. It also helped to retain about 110 teachers by providing them shelters. 18 SLC appearing students were provided with solar lamps so that they did not have to compromise their future due to the earthquake. Nepal Rises also helped to build temporary shelters for families who had lost their homes and provided water filters to families which benefited 1005 people for 1.5 years.
Nepal Rises is still constantly working on the ground to provide children with safe permanent infrastructure of schools and ensure their rights to education and protection. Your generous donations and support has helped us make efforts to provide water and sanitation to people, get children back to the school, for them to have a brighter future and build shelters that is providing security to them. It wouldn’t be possible without our partners, advisors and supporters.
Though disheartened by the loss, we are striving to rebuild hope for a better future for Nepal and its people.
To read more on what is the present condition of the people of Nepal after the earthquake, visit:
http://nepalrises.com/nepal-earthquake-one-year-on/
MORE:
Nepal Rises
Email: info@nepalrises.com
Website: http://nepalrises.com
GOVV | MAV | Emerge in the West is back | Saturday 4 June 2016 | 1-6pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Aboriginal didgeridoo collaborators with African Star Dance & Drumming, alongside Hakka by Te Whare Tutaua O Te Hononga Ki Wikitoria will open the 2016 Festival. On Nicholson Street, the main stage this year will feature the iconic voice of Ajak Kwai with Abyei Sudanese Band, a new Majestic Vietnamese band and dance group, afro beats by Alariiya, the Eritrean Snit Band, reggae and roots by Rasta Unity, dynamic percussion and dance by Asanti Dance Theatre, and an impressive finale featuring Melbourne’s inimitable Ethio-jazz maestros JAzmaris alongside Nhatty Man and his new band Gara, Seble Girma and the iconic Bitsat Seyoum.
The main stage acts will alternate with the street’s second stage featuring an Afro Chic Fashion Show, Kids’ traditional African dance performance, Ba’hal Ethiopian traditional dance and workshops, and new talent in “All You Can Spit” Youth MC Project. In addition to these interactive performances and dance workshops, the street will be filled with art and craft stalls offering a range of craft activities, kids’ tribal jewellery workshops and face painting for kids. This year audiences are also invited to win a trophy in a pool competition at Welwalo Café.
Art and craft experiences will continue inside Victoria University’s iconic MetroWest venue that is located in the middle of Nicholson Street. VU at MetroWest will host weaving demonstrations from 1pm to 5pm by PNG Bilum artist Vicki Kinnai, a textile exhibition, a special afternoon of spoken word and jazz with local musicians, Soreti Kadir and “Words on the West” poets, a pop up shop of local fashion, jewellery and accessories in an Afro Chic Boutique coordinated by Vissolela Ndenzako.
A Winter Craft Market of handmade treasures by “Creating a Welcome” program by Anna Branford. Every item has been made by a creator keen to use crafty skills to support those seeking asylum in Australia and includes knitted and crocheted winter woollies, soft toys and dolls, prints, jewellery and much more, with every cent raised to be donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Building on insights and new traders in Footscray, AASBA representative Berhan Jabar with MAV Creative Producer and Founder of the Emerge Festivals Anita Larkin will lead two guided Cultural Walking Tours to the local traders spanning rare textiles, unique Ethiopian pool, original African hair art and popular local Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurants and more.
Where: Nicholson St, Footscray
Cost: FREE
MORE:
Multicultural Arts Victoria in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council Festival City Program
Website http://multiculturalarts.com.au/event/emerge-in-the-west-2016/
Half-day festival featuring some of the West’s top emerging talent in music, art, fashion, dance and spoken word across three stages.
This year’s event is also set to include an expanded art and craft market area featuring a host of special offers from local and artisan traders on the day.Aboriginal didgeridoo collaborators with African Star Dance & Drumming, alongside Hakka by Te Whare Tutaua O Te Hononga Ki Wikitoria will open the 2016 Festival. On Nicholson Street, the main stage this year will feature the iconic voice of Ajak Kwai with Abyei Sudanese Band, a new Majestic Vietnamese band and dance group, afro beats by Alariiya, the Eritrean Snit Band, reggae and roots by Rasta Unity, dynamic percussion and dance by Asanti Dance Theatre, and an impressive finale featuring Melbourne’s inimitable Ethio-jazz maestros JAzmaris alongside Nhatty Man and his new band Gara, Seble Girma and the iconic Bitsat Seyoum.
The main stage acts will alternate with the street’s second stage featuring an Afro Chic Fashion Show, Kids’ traditional African dance performance, Ba’hal Ethiopian traditional dance and workshops, and new talent in “All You Can Spit” Youth MC Project. In addition to these interactive performances and dance workshops, the street will be filled with art and craft stalls offering a range of craft activities, kids’ tribal jewellery workshops and face painting for kids. This year audiences are also invited to win a trophy in a pool competition at Welwalo Café.
Art and craft experiences will continue inside Victoria University’s iconic MetroWest venue that is located in the middle of Nicholson Street. VU at MetroWest will host weaving demonstrations from 1pm to 5pm by PNG Bilum artist Vicki Kinnai, a textile exhibition, a special afternoon of spoken word and jazz with local musicians, Soreti Kadir and “Words on the West” poets, a pop up shop of local fashion, jewellery and accessories in an Afro Chic Boutique coordinated by Vissolela Ndenzako.
A Winter Craft Market of handmade treasures by “Creating a Welcome” program by Anna Branford. Every item has been made by a creator keen to use crafty skills to support those seeking asylum in Australia and includes knitted and crocheted winter woollies, soft toys and dolls, prints, jewellery and much more, with every cent raised to be donated to the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
Building on insights and new traders in Footscray, AASBA representative Berhan Jabar with MAV Creative Producer and Founder of the Emerge Festivals Anita Larkin will lead two guided Cultural Walking Tours to the local traders spanning rare textiles, unique Ethiopian pool, original African hair art and popular local Eritrean/Ethiopian restaurants and more.
Where: Nicholson St, Footscray
Cost: FREE
MORE:
Multicultural Arts Victoria in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council Festival City Program
Website http://multiculturalarts.com.au/event/emerge-in-the-west-2016/
TBI | Sacred Music Concert | Sunday 26 June 2016 | 2.30pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Where: Temple Beth Israel, 76 - 82 Alma Road St Kilda Melbourne, Victoria 3182
Cost: $40 adult, $35 conc, $10 children under 18 years
Bookings: Online through Trybooking, click here
MORE:
Temple Beth Israel
Fiona Zlotnik
Email: fiona.zlotnik@tbi.org.au
Tel: 03 9510 1488
Website: www.tbi.org.au
Supported by the Progressive Jewish Cultural Fund, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Gandel Philanthropy
An Interfaith Celebration
Scheduled Program:- Indigenous welcome to country
- Leonard Bernstein Chichester Psalms
- Ralph Vaughan Williams - Benedicite
- Canterbury Anglican Church Choir
- Camarata Orchestra under the baton of Douglas Heywood OAM
- Camberwell Chorale
- TBI, LBC, Etz Chayim choirs
- Tudor Choristers
Where: Temple Beth Israel, 76 - 82 Alma Road St Kilda Melbourne, Victoria 3182
Cost: $40 adult, $35 conc, $10 children under 18 years
Bookings: Online through Trybooking, click here
MORE:
Temple Beth Israel
Fiona Zlotnik
Email: fiona.zlotnik@tbi.org.au
Tel: 03 9510 1488
Website: www.tbi.org.au
Supported by the Progressive Jewish Cultural Fund, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Gandel Philanthropy
CFF | Inaugural Schools Campaign | April 2016
[Edited extract from public address]
The 3 summits were Melbourne Bayside session for secondary and primary schools, and a metropolitan summit for secondary schools.
In total over 65 schools and more than 200 school leaders attended the interactive workshops designed to:
MORE:
If you would like to know more about the Schools Campaign
or would like your school to participate, please contact
Luke Tel: 03 9686 4813
Email: luke@cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au or download the free fundraising resources kit from www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au.
First pilot schools campaign invitational to 100 schools in Victoria to attend one of three student leadership summits
During the last five years, the Cathy Freeman Foundation has experienced increasing enquiries from schools seeking to support an Indigenous organisation that is making a positive impact.The 3 summits were Melbourne Bayside session for secondary and primary schools, and a metropolitan summit for secondary schools.
In total over 65 schools and more than 200 school leaders attended the interactive workshops designed to:
- Enlighten young Australian leaders about life in a remote Indigenous community;
- Inform students about the education gap that exists in Australia;
- Inspire school leaders and provide fun and easy resources to involve their school community in making a positive difference for 1600 Indigenous children currently participating in Foundation programs.
“By getting behind the Cathy Freeman Foundation we can really make a huge difference to Indigenous education, something that is so important. Ultimately, I think students will feel a connection due to the Foundation raising funds for schools and students just like them and will really want to make a difference.”Founder and Director of the Foundation, Cathy Freeman said, “It was wonderful to meet so many inspiring young leaders committed to support educational opportunities for their peers in Indigenous communities. We hope they now feel empowered to reach out to their friends, families and other networks to join them in their fundraising initiatives.”
Bianca Pardo, Year 12 student and school leader at McKinnon Secondary College
MORE:
If you would like to know more about the Schools Campaign
or would like your school to participate, please contact
Luke Tel: 03 9686 4813
Email: luke@cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au or download the free fundraising resources kit from www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au.
GOVV | VMC | Recruit Smarter | Recruitment-bias initiative | 18 Months
[Edited extract from public address]
Providing assistance to candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds, the VMC welcomes the investment of $200,000 to NGOs and private sector to provide training to address hiring biases.
VMC Chairperson Ms Helen Kapalos said the initiative aimed to effect significant change to ensure diversity is at the heart of the recruitment process.
‘Raising awareness in both the government and private sector as well as developing the training and tools that will change the way we do business across the board. This is an important step towards social equality; an important step for multiculturalism,’ she said.
‘The “fair go” ethos sits at the core of the multicultural philosophy. Addressing hiring bias will ensure Victorians receive the same opportunities regardless of culture, gender or age,’ said Ms Kapalos.
Read full article
MORE:
Victorian Government
Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Website: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/
Creating a level playing field for those applying for work.
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) introduces Recruit Smarter. An 18-month pilot program aiming to reduce any potential bias during recruitment. Encouraging candidates to get the best opportunities regardless of their background. Benefitting employers by getting a more diverse and balanced workplace, expecting to result in an improved bottom line.Providing assistance to candidates from non-English speaking backgrounds, the VMC welcomes the investment of $200,000 to NGOs and private sector to provide training to address hiring biases.
VMC Chairperson Ms Helen Kapalos said the initiative aimed to effect significant change to ensure diversity is at the heart of the recruitment process.
‘Raising awareness in both the government and private sector as well as developing the training and tools that will change the way we do business across the board. This is an important step towards social equality; an important step for multiculturalism,’ she said.
‘The “fair go” ethos sits at the core of the multicultural philosophy. Addressing hiring bias will ensure Victorians receive the same opportunities regardless of culture, gender or age,’ said Ms Kapalos.
Read full article
MORE:
Victorian Government
Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Website: http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/
CFF | INVITATION TO SUPPORT | Improving Indigenous Educational and Life Prospects
[Edited extract from public address]
Support: send an email to cheer us on, subscribe to newsletter, donate Online
MORE:
Cathy Freeman Foundation
PO Box 567
Melbourne VIC 3205
Tel: 03 9686 4813
Email: info@cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au
Website: www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au
Driving positive outcomes in attendance, literacy and behaviour for 1600 Indigenous children.
Check out Newsletter: To download a full copy of the May Newsletter please click here.Support: send an email to cheer us on, subscribe to newsletter, donate Online
MORE:
Cathy Freeman Foundation
PO Box 567
Melbourne VIC 3205
Tel: 03 9686 4813
Email: info@cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au
Website: www.cathyfreemanfoundation.org.au
GEIFN | Media Mix | June
WORDS
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Greg Baum shares Becky Carlson's education, lead position and personal experience when advising "How not to get a sports scholarship" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/how-not-to-get-a-sports-scholarship-20160520-gozy0c.html
Michael Harry interviews one artist with diversified interests, expressive living, sharing "Singersongwriter Lior on religion, Giggle and Hoot and his new career - as an actor" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/entertainment/singersongwriter-lior-on-religion-giggle-and-hoot-and-his-new-career--as-an-actor-20160506-goo9ps.html
Frank Bruni explores unknown undercurrents of the information stream, known exploitations, self-responsibility and unintended social consequences when stating "Don't blame Facebook" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/dont-blame-facebook-were-the-real-culprits-20160522-gp0upm
Intra
Ade Djajamihardja explores useful conditions for a stroke, timely medical intervention, rehabilitating prospects when revealing "How Ade Djajamihardja works on his recovery from stroke" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/the-little-book-of-hope-suggested-extract-for-the-age--stroke-book-20160422-god7jm
Emma Quayle explores connections with remote disadvantage, valuing kindness, knowing who to reach out to, in-course corrections and the many little steps that make a journey, when "Bomber Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's long journey to overnight success" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-bomber-anthony-mcdonaldtipungwutis-long-journey-to-overnight-success-20160526-gp4djm
Sonia Harford shines a light on an interactive program connecting hearts and winning smiles "Museum of Me: Darebin Council art project teams the elderly with primary schoolers" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/victoria/museum-of-me-darebin-council-art-project-teams-the-elderly-with-primary-schoolers-20160505-gon212.html
Inter
Tyler De Nawi shares his experience, skilfulness to overcome industry-bias, intelligence and Humour, declaring "Why actor Tyler De Nawi changed his name from Mustafa, and why he wishes he hadn't needed to" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/comment/why-actor-tyler-de-nawi-changed-his-name-from-mustafa-and-why-he-wishes-he-hadnt-needed-to-20160518-goxv7n
Sonia Harford explores existing inherent gender bias in Australian political representation, enabling positive change and "The Harvard plan to get more women into power" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/the-harvard-plan-to-get-more-women-into-power-20160511-goshjr
Andrew Stephens explores identity, gender and movement when "Paul Capsis plays Quentin Crisp, the hero who showed 'there were men like me'" via The Age
http://smh.com.au/entertainment/paul-capsis-plays-quentin-crisp-the-hero-who-showed-there-were-men-like-me-20160506-gonpdf.html
Multi
Alana Schetzer writes of unintended consequences for unsupportive mental illness when "Desperate mentally ill see committing crimes as their best chance to get treatment" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/victoria/desperate-mentally-ill-see-committing-crimes-as-their-best-chance-to-get-treatment-20160516-govzpb
Michael Short explores field-tested proven solutions for society's addressing those affected with "No place like home" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/no-place-like-home-20160520-gp024r
Julie Power relates how passage of time and skilful determination by a few has revealed "Roman trash is today's treasure: Israeli divers find 1600-year-old ancient cargo saved by shipwreck" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/world/roman-trash-is-todays-treasure-israeli-divers-find-1600yearold-ancient-cargo-saved-by-shipwreck-20160516-gowmjc
All
Michael Koziol reports how an organisation's consultative representation decided to send signals of inclusiveness, fairness and equality when "Victorian Country Women's Association votes to support marriage equality" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/victorian-country-womens-association-votes-to-support-marriage-equality-20160522-gp0zf4.html
John Elder explores an example of an origin story for celebrating women, mothers and goddesses as "Mother's Day explained: The cards, the flowers - the myths, the motivations" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/mothers-day-explained-the-cards-the-flowers--the-myths-the-motivations-20160505-gonl1y
Waleed Aly compares examples of divisive vs inclusive politics, prejudice and subjective valuing of diversity as "Who's in, who's out: Trump's version of modern society" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/khans-london-a-symbol-of-a-working-democracy-20160511-got5j3.html
Togather
Simon Johanson explores a business partnership with a noble aspiration as "JLL teams up with indigenous business in property services" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/property/jll-teams-up-with-indigenous-business-in-property-services-20160517-gowy3m.html
Helen Chryssides interviews Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi who describe their vision, team spirit and realising efforts cleansing attitudes towards homelessness in "Two of us: Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/good-weekend/two-of-us/two-of-us-lucas-patchett-and-nicholas-marchesi-20160519-goymt9.html
Martin Flanagan assays positive role-modeling, fearlessness to change strategies in the face of certain defeat, rapidly transforming practices and other equalising qualities of re:lig:ion, when sharing "The joy of the patched-up Bombers" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-the-joy-of-the-patchedup-bombers-20160518-goy0cm
Nobly
Annabel Ross explores how sound, message and meaning combines in "Deaf Can Dance: The Delta Project combines hearing and non-hearing dancers in Under My Skin" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/dance/deaf-can-dance-the-delta-project-combines-hearing-and-nonhearing-dancers-in-under-my-skin-20160429-goinls
Martin Flanagan reveals a workplace setting a public example of how to embrace diversity, sharing personal story, common place, timely journey and getting along for longevity, asking "'Why didn't we learn this at school?' Melbourne footballer taught teammates Indigenous heritage" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-melbournes-neville-jetta-is-a-standup-guy-20160526-gp4f7a
Farah Tomazin writes of welcoming attitudes towards acknowledging, embracing and supporting diversity as "Gayby Baby schools to get a lesson in family diversity" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/victoria/gayby-baby-schools-to-get-a-lesson-in-family-diversity-20160507-goouoe.html
-----------------------------
TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Louie Schwartzberg: Hidden miracles of the natural world
Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice
Alastair Parvin: Architecture for the people by the people
-----------------------------
GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Stromae - Peace Or Violence
https://youtu.be/KzMWZXPCGUo
-----------------------------
STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street's Abby with Kat Dennings - Repair
http://youtu.be/HsB_SiobFfk
-----------------------------
SCIENCE SHOWS
Approx 4 min presentation
Brian Cox via BBC's Wonders of the Universe - Mind-blowing Ancient Solar Calender
http://youtu.be/DQnSqJ7jGmI
Approx 5 min reads
Intro
Greg Baum shares Becky Carlson's education, lead position and personal experience when advising "How not to get a sports scholarship" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/rugby-union/union-news/how-not-to-get-a-sports-scholarship-20160520-gozy0c.html
Michael Harry interviews one artist with diversified interests, expressive living, sharing "Singersongwriter Lior on religion, Giggle and Hoot and his new career - as an actor" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/entertainment/singersongwriter-lior-on-religion-giggle-and-hoot-and-his-new-career--as-an-actor-20160506-goo9ps.html
Frank Bruni explores unknown undercurrents of the information stream, known exploitations, self-responsibility and unintended social consequences when stating "Don't blame Facebook" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/dont-blame-facebook-were-the-real-culprits-20160522-gp0upm
Intra
Ade Djajamihardja explores useful conditions for a stroke, timely medical intervention, rehabilitating prospects when revealing "How Ade Djajamihardja works on his recovery from stroke" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/the-little-book-of-hope-suggested-extract-for-the-age--stroke-book-20160422-god7jm
Emma Quayle explores connections with remote disadvantage, valuing kindness, knowing who to reach out to, in-course corrections and the many little steps that make a journey, when "Bomber Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti's long journey to overnight success" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-bomber-anthony-mcdonaldtipungwutis-long-journey-to-overnight-success-20160526-gp4djm
Sonia Harford shines a light on an interactive program connecting hearts and winning smiles "Museum of Me: Darebin Council art project teams the elderly with primary schoolers" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/victoria/museum-of-me-darebin-council-art-project-teams-the-elderly-with-primary-schoolers-20160505-gon212.html
Inter
Tyler De Nawi shares his experience, skilfulness to overcome industry-bias, intelligence and Humour, declaring "Why actor Tyler De Nawi changed his name from Mustafa, and why he wishes he hadn't needed to" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/comment/why-actor-tyler-de-nawi-changed-his-name-from-mustafa-and-why-he-wishes-he-hadnt-needed-to-20160518-goxv7n
Sonia Harford explores existing inherent gender bias in Australian political representation, enabling positive change and "The Harvard plan to get more women into power" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2016/the-harvard-plan-to-get-more-women-into-power-20160511-goshjr
Andrew Stephens explores identity, gender and movement when "Paul Capsis plays Quentin Crisp, the hero who showed 'there were men like me'" via The Age
http://smh.com.au/entertainment/paul-capsis-plays-quentin-crisp-the-hero-who-showed-there-were-men-like-me-20160506-gonpdf.html
Multi
Alana Schetzer writes of unintended consequences for unsupportive mental illness when "Desperate mentally ill see committing crimes as their best chance to get treatment" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/victoria/desperate-mentally-ill-see-committing-crimes-as-their-best-chance-to-get-treatment-20160516-govzpb
Michael Short explores field-tested proven solutions for society's addressing those affected with "No place like home" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/comment/no-place-like-home-20160520-gp024r
Julie Power relates how passage of time and skilful determination by a few has revealed "Roman trash is today's treasure: Israeli divers find 1600-year-old ancient cargo saved by shipwreck" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/world/roman-trash-is-todays-treasure-israeli-divers-find-1600yearold-ancient-cargo-saved-by-shipwreck-20160516-gowmjc
All
Michael Koziol reports how an organisation's consultative representation decided to send signals of inclusiveness, fairness and equality when "Victorian Country Women's Association votes to support marriage equality" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/victorian-country-womens-association-votes-to-support-marriage-equality-20160522-gp0zf4.html
John Elder explores an example of an origin story for celebrating women, mothers and goddesses as "Mother's Day explained: The cards, the flowers - the myths, the motivations" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/mothers-day-explained-the-cards-the-flowers--the-myths-the-motivations-20160505-gonl1y
Waleed Aly compares examples of divisive vs inclusive politics, prejudice and subjective valuing of diversity as "Who's in, who's out: Trump's version of modern society" via The Brisbane Times
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/comment/khans-london-a-symbol-of-a-working-democracy-20160511-got5j3.html
Togather
Simon Johanson explores a business partnership with a noble aspiration as "JLL teams up with indigenous business in property services" via The Canberra Times
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/business/property/jll-teams-up-with-indigenous-business-in-property-services-20160517-gowy3m.html
Helen Chryssides interviews Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi who describe their vision, team spirit and realising efforts cleansing attitudes towards homelessness in "Two of us: Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/good-weekend/two-of-us/two-of-us-lucas-patchett-and-nicholas-marchesi-20160519-goymt9.html
Martin Flanagan assays positive role-modeling, fearlessness to change strategies in the face of certain defeat, rapidly transforming practices and other equalising qualities of re:lig:ion, when sharing "The joy of the patched-up Bombers" via The Sydney Morning Herald
http://smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-the-joy-of-the-patchedup-bombers-20160518-goy0cm
Nobly
Annabel Ross explores how sound, message and meaning combines in "Deaf Can Dance: The Delta Project combines hearing and non-hearing dancers in Under My Skin" via WA Today
http://www.watoday.com.au/entertainment/dance/deaf-can-dance-the-delta-project-combines-hearing-and-nonhearing-dancers-in-under-my-skin-20160429-goinls
Martin Flanagan reveals a workplace setting a public example of how to embrace diversity, sharing personal story, common place, timely journey and getting along for longevity, asking "'Why didn't we learn this at school?' Melbourne footballer taught teammates Indigenous heritage" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/afl-2016-melbournes-neville-jetta-is-a-standup-guy-20160526-gp4f7a
Farah Tomazin writes of welcoming attitudes towards acknowledging, embracing and supporting diversity as "Gayby Baby schools to get a lesson in family diversity" via The Age
http://theage.com.au/victoria/gayby-baby-schools-to-get-a-lesson-in-family-diversity-20160507-goouoe.html
-----------------------------
TED TALKS
Approx 20min presentations
Louie Schwartzberg: Hidden miracles of the natural world
Daniel Reisel: The neuroscience of restorative justice
Alastair Parvin: Architecture for the people by the people
-----------------------------
GUEST SINGS
Approx 5 min presentation
Stromae - Peace Or Violence
https://youtu.be/KzMWZXPCGUo
-----------------------------
STREET JIVES
Approx 2 min presentation
Sesame Street's Abby with Kat Dennings - Repair
http://youtu.be/HsB_SiobFfk
-----------------------------
SCIENCE SHOWS
Approx 4 min presentation
Brian Cox via BBC's Wonders of the Universe - Mind-blowing Ancient Solar Calender
http://youtu.be/DQnSqJ7jGmI
GOVV | State Apology | Tuesday 24 May | 2pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Criminal convictions affect life-long relationships to family, job prospects, careers and visa applications. Those who have lived with the burden of criminal convictions are especially and respectfully invited to attend. All registrations will be treated confidentially.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the apology.
Registrations: Register attendance by emailing equality@dpc.vic.gov.au
MORE:
State Government Victoria
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Tel: 1300 366 356
Email: equality@dpc.vic.gov.au
Website: http://dpc.vic.gov.au/
Righting the Wrong
The Victorian State Government has announced its intention to deliver in Parliament a formal apology to those convicted under unjust and prejudiced laws that criminalized homosexual acts.Criminal convictions affect life-long relationships to family, job prospects, careers and visa applications. Those who have lived with the burden of criminal convictions are especially and respectfully invited to attend. All registrations will be treated confidentially.
Members of the public are welcome to attend the apology.
Registrations: Register attendance by emailing equality@dpc.vic.gov.au
MORE:
State Government Victoria
Department of Premier and Cabinet
Tel: 1300 366 356
Email: equality@dpc.vic.gov.au
Website: http://dpc.vic.gov.au/
BMIN | Places of Worship Bus Tour | Sunday 12 June 2016 | 10am-2pm
[Edited extract from public address]
Get on the bus towards friendlier neighborhoods
Join this tour to the Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre - Deer Park Mosque and the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Deer Park.
Bus departs 2 Locations:
-- FOOTSCRAY at 10am
Maribyrnong City Council, Corner Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray
-- SUNSHINE at 10.20am
Brimbank City Council, 6-18 Alexandra Ave, Sunshine,
Returning:
-- SUNSHINE at 1.45pm
Brimbank City Council
-- FOOTSCRAY at about 2pm
Maribyrnong Council
Cost: Free. Tours include lunch provided at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Deer Park.
Bookings: Online EventBrite
MORE:
Brimbank Maribyrnong Interfaith Network
Website: http://www.bmin.org.au
Contact Petr Svoboda at Maribyrnong City Council
Tel: 9688 0200
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