Events

Amy’s Ride 2009 Enjoy a great day on the Bellarine Peninsula – Sunday 4 January 2009 Now in its fourth year, come and enjoy a great day on the bike and show your support for the Amy Gillett Foundation.

There’s an Amy’s Ride to suit everyone! Choose from 120km, 65km or the new 22km road/trail ride. And kids can join the 'Go for your life' 1km kids loop – a closed circuit in the park. Get a team together and make it a fun day out.

Participate in the Amy’s Ride Fundraising Challenge and you could win a 16 day cycling tour of Vietnam, courtesy of The Adventure Travel Company. Everyone who raises $500 will also receive a free AGF cycling jersey.

Join thousands of riders, of all ages and abilities, in promoting messages of safe and responsible road use and shared respect, celebrate the life of Amy Gillett and raise funds for the Foundation. As you enjoy the scenic beauty of the Bellarine Peninsula, you will be riding alongside some of the world's best cyclists including Cadel Evans and Phil Anderson, plus all the stars of the 25th edition of the 2009 Jayco Bay Cycling Classic. Full details, registration and fundraising information online at www.amysride.com.

It’s not a race, it’s Amy’s Ride!
info@amygillett.org.au

Rally for  GAZA!

Rally Sunday  4 January 2009

2pm

State Library of Victoria

cnr Swanston St and La Trobe St, Melbourne

Over 385 people have been killed and more than 1700 wounded since Saturday 27 December, when Israel launched air strikes against the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip.

The air strikes come on top of the Israeli imposed blockade which has stopped adequate fuel, food, and medical supplies from reaching the 1.5 million Palestinians living in Gaza.

Rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who are standing steadfast in the face of these atrocities.

Please bring placards and banners
For more information call 0439 454 375 or 0418 819 548

Trades Hall, Cnr Lygon and Victoria sts, Carlton

December 18th: Is there anything left wing about liberalism?
January 8th: Trotsky: Culture & Revolution (upstairs, Sabbatini's Restaurant, 160 Lygon St in Carlton)
January 15th: The Decline of US Power: The end of a unipolar world?
January 22nd: Educational Meeting: Why the working class is central in Marxist theory

Visit the Socialist Alternative website for more information.

3pm, Queensbury Hotel, Swanston Street Carlton

January 10:  Marxism Vs Anarchism

January 17: Divide and Rule: a history of empire in India and Pakistan

January 24: Educational: Why the working class is central to Marxist theory 

Visit the Socialist Alternative website for more information.

 

Lyrebird Park, Beenak Rd, Yellingbo (Yarra Valley)
$50 to $250

Youth LEAD is an OzGREEN initiative that is building a national network of leaders who are working locally and beyond to build sustainable resilient communities. Youth LEAD is achieving this through leadership training and mentoring for eco-social projects that forge pathways to sustainable futures. Youth LEAD begins with people learning to be leaders by designing and undertaking their own projects. It brings together personal development, leadership and environmental education, so as participants make a difference to the Planet, they make a difference to themselves, which makes a difference to the Planet.

The workshop features skills training in:
*ecological footprint assessment and lifestyle analysis
*strategic questioning, deep listening and critical thinking
*rational and emotional intelligence
*creative thinking, values and visioning
*goal setting and action planning for lifestyle changes and eco-social action
*presentation skills
*project planning and management

for info phone: 0409 670 395, visit the ozgreen website, or send an email.

The muslim community in the Western Suburbs has organised a Prayer Service for Peace on Friday 16 January from 12.30 pm  to 3 pm at Werribee Secondary School Oval, Duncans Road, Werribee

(Melway Ref 206 B9).

Participants will then peacefuly march to the Honourable Julia Gillard’s electoral office to ask the Labour government to speak out for the people of Gaza and call for an immediate end to the violence.

 “Gaza is suffering from a humanitarian crisis.  Its population is trapped without electricity and water.  Food supplies are critically low,  and there is relentless bombing.  Civilians cannot get out, and much needed aid
cannot get in adequately. Our government should not condone this situation,” Sheikh Issa, Imam of the Virgin Mary Mosque in Hoppers Crossing, said.

The senior UN aid official for Gaza appealed to the international community to protect Gaza's civilians, saying nowhere in the territory of 1.5 million people is safe any longer with the conflict becoming "a test
of our humanity. 

People of all religions and beliefs are encouraged to attend and join the cause for peace.

For further details, please contact:

Sheikh Issa Mussa mobile 0402 555 202

 

 

Lyrebird Park, Beenak Rd, Yellingbo (Yarra Valley)
$50 to $250

Youth LEAD is an OzGREEN initiative that is building a national network of leaders who are working locally and beyond to build sustainable resilient communities. Youth LEAD is achieving this through leadership training and mentoring for eco-social projects that forge pathways to sustainable futures. Youth LEAD begins with people learning to be leaders by designing and undertaking their own projects. It brings together personal development, leadership and environmental education, so as participants make a difference to the Planet, they make a difference to themselves, which makes a difference to the Planet.

The workshop features skills training in:
*ecological footprint assessment and lifestyle analysis
*strategic questioning, deep listening and critical thinking
*rational and emotional intelligence
*creative thinking, values and visioning
*goal setting and action planning for lifestyle changes and eco-social action
*presentation skills
*project planning and management

for info phone: 0409 670 395, visit the ozgreen website, or send an email.

3pm, Queensbury Hotel, Swanston Street Carlton

January 10:  Marxism Vs Anarchism

January 17: Divide and Rule: a history of empire in India and Pakistan

January 24: Educational: Why the working class is central to Marxist theory 

Visit the Socialist Alternative website for more information.

Lyrebird Park, Beenak Rd, Yellingbo (Yarra Valley)
$50 to $250

Youth LEAD is an OzGREEN initiative that is building a national network of leaders who are working locally and beyond to build sustainable resilient communities. Youth LEAD is achieving this through leadership training and mentoring for eco-social projects that forge pathways to sustainable futures. Youth LEAD begins with people learning to be leaders by designing and undertaking their own projects. It brings together personal development, leadership and environmental education, so as participants make a difference to the Planet, they make a difference to themselves, which makes a difference to the Planet.

The workshop features skills training in:
*ecological footprint assessment and lifestyle analysis
*strategic questioning, deep listening and critical thinking
*rational and emotional intelligence
*creative thinking, values and visioning
*goal setting and action planning for lifestyle changes and eco-social action
*presentation skills
*project planning and management

for info phone: 0409 670 395, visit the ozgreen website, or send an email.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Stop the war on Gaza!

End the massacre!

End the siege!

No to Israel's war-crimes!

Oppose the Australian government's backing of Israel!

Rally and march: 2pm Sunday 18 Jan @ Victorian State Library
(corner Swanston St & Latrobe St, Melbourne)

Over 700 people have been killed and more than 3000 wounded since Israel launched air strikes against the Palestinian population of Gaza. Now that a ground invasion is underway, casualties are sure to rise rapidly. All this comes on top of the Israeli blockade which has stopped adequate fuel, food and medical supplies from reaching the 1.5 million Palestinians living in Gaza.

Rally in solidarity with the people of Gaza, who are standing steadfast in the face of these atrocities.

Organised by Justice for Palestine.

For more info call 0439 454 375 or 0418 819 548

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Stop the Intervention Collective Sydney (STICS) is currently working with other groups around the country to organize a protest convergence in Canberra for the opening day of parliament on Tuesday, 3 February 2009. We will demand an end to the NT Intervention and justice for Aboriginal people across Australia.

 As part of it, a statement has been created that calls on the Rudd Government to immediately re-instate the Racial Discrimination Act (1975) and to end the NT Intervention policies which remove basic welfare and human rights for Aboriginal people.

We are seeking support from as many sources as possible.

To support the Canberra protest, for more information, to donate, or to book a seat on a bus to Canberra, please e-mail or call 0401 165 431 directly.

In order to raise funds urgently needed for financing the Convergence and outlining its importance, STICS will be screening films in Sydney this coming Monday, 19 January 2009 at 6 pm. We would highly appreciate if those of you based in Sydney could attend as well as bring your friends and family. In addition we strongly encourage you and/or representatives of your organization to go to Canberra on the 3rd of February to show your support.





   

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Tune into 3CR's special live broadcast on Tuesday 20 January 12 - 1pm to mark the anniversary of the execution of the Indigenous freedom fighters Tunnerminnerwait and Maulboyheener.

Find out more about the campaign to honour these Indigenous freedom fighters.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

WHAT: A peaceful community action against the construction of the north-south pipeline. A group of people will occupy a section of the pipeline route that is currently being logged and will stop work on the project for the day.

WHO: Friends of the Earth and local residents affected by the pipeline construction.

WHERE: The group will meet at the corner of the Melba Highway and Castella Rd at 9am (Melways Key Map, Page 10, Q11). This is about 2 km north of the major junction of the Kinglake and Toolangi roads and the Melba Highway as you head towards Yea. Allow at least 90 minutes to drive from inner Melbourne.

WHEN: Thursday 22 January, 2009, from 9.00am.

WHY: The action aims to highlight the ecological impacts of the pipe, offer support and solidarity to rural communities, and call for wiser water policies which will secure our future needs without destroying coasts or damaging inland river systems.

Cam Walker, Friends of the Earth spokesperson, said there was growing awareness of the impacts of the pipeline on the river systems that flow into the Murray, and the impacts on rural communities along the pipe route, but that little was understood about the major ecological footprint of the pipeline project.

“The route for the north-south pipeline is being cut through the Toolangi state forest at present,” he said.

“Clear felling of forests, including old growth and some listed as Special Protection Zones (SPZ), is happening at an incredible rate along the pipe route. Commercial loggers would not be allowed to trash a SPZ - which are created because of their special ecological values – yet these areas are being devastated for the pipeline.

“The short-sighted pipeline project will pump 75 billion litres of water a year from the Goulburn River, the major Victorian tributary of the Murray, to supply Melbourne. Friends of the Earth recognise that Melbourne needs new sources of water, but we believe that there are many better options than the pipeline or the extremely expensive desalination plant.”

Friends of the Earth believe the following areas will be affected by the pipeline:

· The Goulburn River and surrounding wetlands, where the water will be pumped into the pipe
· At Devlins Bridge on the Yea River where threatened indigenous fish species are expected to be badly hit by sediment from the pipe construction
· In the Toolangi State Forest, where a 12 kilometre long, 30 metre wide corridor of mountain forests will be cleared to make way for pipeline construction.

Extra details on water alternatives available.

For interviews and further information call Cam Walker, Friends of the Earth, on 0419 338 047

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Visit sunny Ballarat for 2 days of workshops and discussion on historical struggles to change society and plans for how we can do so in the new year.

Contact 9639 8622 for info, and check out the Resistance Website to learn more.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Visit sunny Ballarat for 2 days of workshops and discussion on historical struggles to change society and plans for how we can do so in the new year.

Contact 9639 8622 for info, and check out the Resistance Website to learn more.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Visit sunny Ballarat for 2 days of workshops and discussion on historical struggles to change society and plans for how we can do so in the new year.

Contact 9639 8622 for info, and check out the Resistance Website to learn more.

OutBlack is teaming up with the ALSO Foundation to present another Pride & Respect Picnic.

Break bread with Melbourne’s Indigenous LGBTIQ community, relax under the trees and be entertained by some deadly
Blak & Pink performers.

BYO food, drinks and a rug- we’ll provide some bush tucker and drinks. All welcome! Pets are permitted in the park too!

Sunday 25 January 2009
1-5pm
Rotunda
Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy


See you there, and don't forget our GIG the night before. 

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

On Monday January 26th 3CR celebrates Survival Day on air.

Throughout the morning there'll be special Survival Day editions of the Monday Breakfast Show (7 - 8.30am), Women on the Line (8.30 - 9am), The Lentil as Anything (10.30 - 11am) and Accent of Women (11 - 11.30am).

Listen in to a re-broadcast of the January 20th commemoration of the hanging of Aboriginal freedom fighters Tunnerminnnerwait and Maulboyheenner from 12 to 1pm.

From 1 - 4pm join Clare Land from Fire First with live interviews with people right around the country, crosses to Gilla McGuinness from the Koori Survival Show live at the Share the Spirit Festival in the Treasury Gardens, as well as great music and community information.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Palm Oil Action Group

Call to Action

 

If you want to take action to help prevent rainforest clearing and biodiversity loss connected with cultivatig Palm Oil plantations, then here is your chance. Join a team, or create your own to hold actions in your local area. Rolling out across Australia we will be targeting KFC and Woolworths, as well as petitioning the Government for a change in palm oil labelling laws.

To get involved, please email our campaign coordinator, Anasuya Claff, or call on 0431 779 644.

Visit our website for more information.

 

Mooney Valley Climate Change Action Meeting

Date & Time: 28 January 2009 @ 7.15pm

Venue: Sam Merrifield Library, 762 Mount Alexander Rd

Contact: Richard Keech 0419 036 463 or visit our website

Bayside Climate Change Action Group Meetings

 

Date and Time: Last Wednesday of every month @ 8pm

 

Venue: SANDRINGHAM Uniting Church, Trentham St

 

visit our website for more details.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Yalukit Wilam Ngargee: People Place Gathering St Kilda is proud to host

The Pelican Expeditions Two Bays Program Team at

Indigenous Success Stories Forum

presenting digital stories with Indigenous youth

Friday 30th January

St Kilda Town Hall

&

Caring For Sea Country Forum

12.00pm – 1.00pm Saturday 31 January

O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda. Now in it’s third year of sailing between areas as diverse as Hopevale Far North Queensland and Port Phillip Bay, Pelican Expeditions is actively engaging Indigenous communities to create career pathways in environmental management.

The Pelican Expeditions Two Bays program works with elders and youth on sea country to produce a curriculum based on the synergies between

Traditional Knowledge and scientifically based marine mapping. The Two Bays program undertakes

water quality and scientific studies, and promotes awareness for Victoria’s largest two

embayment’s Port Phillip and Western Port, as environmental and cultural assets.

Some of the key questions Pelican Expeditions and Parks Victorias Two Bays Forum will explore are

How do we improve our understanding of the Bays?

Why is the awareness of human activity in catchments so important?

What is the health of the bays?

Where do we begin to build partnerships for better bay management?

Want to get involved??

Speak with Pelican Expedition crew or Parks staff during the festival program and watch out for the Giant Weedy Sea Dragon Puppet on the Main Festival Day in the O'Donnell Gardens or join us to hear Pelican Expeditions speak at our Indigenous Success Stories forum

Online bookings.

For more information on Pelican Expeditions visit their website.

Two Bays 2009 has been developed as a partnership between Pelican Expeditions, Parks Victoria, EPA Victoria, Port Phillip and Western Port CMA, the Australian Government and the Association of Bayside Municipalities.

Part of Yalukit Wilam Ngargee festival, the Indigenous Community Success Stories Forum highlights and celebrates different community programs and ideas that are working at innovative grassroots levels through to unique corporate relationships.

The forum will highlight the diverse approaches embraced by community and will take the form of presentations, talking circles and hands-on workshops.

The day includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch, networking drinks and special guest performers.

Dates: 9.30 to 5pm Friday 30 January 2009

Venue: St Kilda Town Hall 99a Carlisle Street St Kilda 3182

Registration 9.30—10am
 
Programs>
Beyond Empathy:  Success is not a destination it’s a journey
A focus on the success of one of Beyond Empathy’s Indigenous programs Mubali and the involvement of elders as a vital and critical element to the work that they do. The presentation will focus on the journey of two of Beyond Empathy's leader's journey from participant to mentor and their experience working with young emerging artists.

Growing together - Gunditjmara  mentorship program
The first of its kind in Victoria, the Gunditjmara mentorship program is a joint initiative of the Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative and Brophy Family and Youth Services. Developed after concern from a local elder, it involves non-indigenous adults in the Warrnambool community agreeing to mentor Aboriginal youth, developing a special friendship with that young person in an environment of fun, trust and guidance.      

Southern Indigenous Family Violence Action Group
The Southern Indigenous Family Violence Action Group consists of Indigenous community workers/members and representatives from mainstream service providers who are committed to develop strategies, programs and culturally specific responses to reducing family violence issues within our own communities.

Inner South Community Health Service
The project aims to raise awareness about cervical cancer improve rates of pap testing and HPV vaccinations within our catchments; and explore how sexual health services can be made more accessible for Koori women.  The project plans to achieve this through the formation of two gatherings for Koori women, story telling by Aboriginal elders and the creation of a possum skin cloak through the guidance of renowned Indigenous artist Vicki Couzens.  The project will culminate in the cloak being displayed at Yalukit Wilam Ngargee Indigenous Festival.

Indigenous Access to Childcare – Aboriginal Best Start
Best Start is an early years initiative supporting families, caregivers and communities to provide the best possible environment, experiences and care for young children in the important years from pregnancy to school.

ANZ     Employment Initiatives
ANZ is providing opportunities for Indigenous Australians to create sustainable career pathways.  Representatives from ANZ will discuss the programs past successes and their plans for expanding the Indigenous employment program.

Koorie Night Market   
Celebrating the success of the Koorie Night Market project and how opportunities are created for Aboriginal stallholders and community. The Koori Night Markets are a great vehicle to assist Indigenous community to build up small businesses and share our culture with the wider ommunity.

Talking Circles
Your choice of three

1.30 – 2.00pm

Education and Art Talking Circle
With Committed Artists and the Victorian College of the Arts Wilin Centre
For over 20 years Committed Artists has facilitated attendance at theatre, music, dance, sport and film productions, as well as cross cultural meetings between artists, athletes, community members and activists. In the coming years, Committed Artists aims to continue to inspire and empower the next generation of Indigenous youth through the Arts, Sport and Education.

The Wilin Centre at the Victorian College of the Arts is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to supporting Indigenous students and artists. This national centre is shaped by a seven-year strategic plan and offers student support, mentoring, tutoring, hosts artists-in-residences, cultural activities and celebrations in a friendly and accepting environment.

Digital Storytelling Talking Circle
DIDGe – Digital Storytelling Project, Goulburn Ovens TAFE and Pelican Expeditions.
The DIDGe Project has integrated the spirit of the traditional keepers and story tellers of Elders inspiring younger storytellers to interpret old narratives through new media, marking a turning point with educational exposure to digital technology for the local indigenous community.

Pelican Expeditions have been running Indigenous youth programs in Hopevale through their sailing vessel, Pelican, since 2004. Pelican were first invited to work with Hopevale in response to a film documenting Pelican Expeditions work with troubled youth in Victoria's Bass Strait. Since then

Pelican Exhibitions program has expanded each year. Pelican Expeditions are currently working on the Two Bay project in Port Phillip and Western Port Bays.

Stepping Stones Frankston (with Beyond Empathy)
Stepping Stones aims to connect Indigenous people in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula through the arts. The project is directed by Indigenous people in the area and hires Indigenous

professional artists to deliver workshops. The arts workshops include Emu Egg Carving, Batik, Photography, Traditional Weaving, Stencil Art and Drama.  Beyond Empathy will join this talking circle.

Afternoon Workshops

Your choice

1 x two hour afternoon workshop

Stepwise : Stepping Stones for Indigenous Tourism
This workshop helps clarify the complex issues of Indigenous people starting and building enterprises associated with tourism. There is much benefit to be gained from sharing your culture and country with others, but there are also many pitfalls. The Stepping Stones for Tourism is a
thorough program that helps set out a path that is appropriate to you, your culture, your country and the group of people you need to work with. Tourism is a people-focused business that requires good networks and people skills as well as cultural knowledge. How to build these skills and networks will be brought to life with the examples presented in this workshop. There will be opportunities to discuss your own ideas for tourism during this workshop that is presented by

Nicholas Hall and Mandy Muir from Stepwise Heritage and Tourism
Mandy Muir is an Indigenous businesswoman from Kakadu National Park and Nicholas Hall has been helping Indigenous people build tourism businesses for many years. Together they have a wealth of experience to share.

OR

3 x 40 minute workshops

From Little things Big things grow Apology in Practice through Empowering Koorie Youth with Opening the Doors Foundation.
This presentation outlines an exciting initiative which provides educational choice and support for Koorie families. It enables families and students to choose the most appropriate schooling environment and maintains that support from Prep to Yr 12.

Deadly Kids Develop Deadly Books – Community Publishing with Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency.
This presentation will outline the work of Deadly Kids Develop Deadly Books project run in the northern suburbs with Aboriginal children including a small workshop for the participants to partake in creating a book of your own.

Copyrite!     
Viscopy’s Indigenous Visual Artist Education Program is designed for Indigenous artists and community members to gain a greater understanding about copyright, moral rights, resale royalty rights and tips for good business.

The forum will conclude with networking drinks in the Town Hall. All guests are invited to the opening of the visual arts exhibition by Indigenous men and women in various correctional facilities. The opening will include a few words from renowned singer songwriter and playwright Kutcha Edwards.

MC - Belinda Jakiel is one of the most active Indigenous leaders in our community. She is of Wotjobaluk and Polish heritage and works tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of Indigenous Victorians. Her roles include project manager with the National Indigenous Employment Program for the AFL, Sportsready, a director of Vic. Health, and director of the National Aboriginal Sports Corporation Australia. A former track and field athlete, Jakiel has a strong interest in sport and the benefits of participation.

Ticket Cost: $80 includes lunch and light refreshments,

                    $60 concession.

Credit Payments online or in Person: St Kilda Town Hall, 99a Carlisle St, St Kilda OR Money Orders and Cheque Payments:

Made Payable to City of Port Phillip

YWN09 - Forum

Private Bag No 3

POSt Kilda

Victoria 3182

Please include with money order and cheque payments:

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The Indigenous Success Stories Forum is a part of

the Yalukit Wilam Ngargee: People Place Gathering

29 Jan to 7 Feb.

STOP SRI LANKA'S GENOCIDE OF TAMILS - MASS PROTEST

MARCH on FRIDAY, 30 JANUARY 2009

Begins 1:30pm at Treasury Gardens, TreasuryPlace, Melbourne
(Neare train ststation: Parliament)

Alert the international community to the genocide unfolding against Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Contact: Haran- 0402078430

Meet at the State Library, Corner of Swanston and LaTrobe streets in Melbourne's CBD.

Critical Mass is a bicycling event in which a group of riders get together to ride around and explore Melbourne, while drawing attention to the city's cycling community. The event is open to all, and riding is at a slow and steady pace!

The event runs on the last Friday of every month.

Check out the website.

Midsumma Festival, Melbourne's annual gay and lesbian festival, is a federation of arts and cultural events spread over six municipalities and located in over 60 different venues across Melbourne.

Midsumma is presented over three weeks from mid January to February and, now celebrating it's 21st birthday, is a significant attraction on the Melbourne festival calendar.

Midsumma Festival brings together a diverse mix of artists and performers under a single umbrella for an impassioned celebration and innovative presentation of queer art and culture. The Midsumma Festival program is made up of a wide range of events and activities including visual art, theatre, spoken word, cabaret, film, live music, sport and social and political forums and debates.

3CR's queer programs In Ya Face, Out of the Pan and Dykes on Mics cover Midsumma events extensively so tune in!

Yalukit Wilam Ngargee: People Place Gathering St Kilda is proud to host

The Pelican Expeditions Two Bays Program Team at

Indigenous Success Stories Forum

presenting digital stories with Indigenous youth

Friday 30th January

St Kilda Town Hall

&

Caring For Sea Country Forum

12.00pm – 1.00pm Saturday 31 January

O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda. Now in it’s third year of sailing between areas as diverse as Hopevale Far North Queensland and Port Phillip Bay, Pelican Expeditions is actively engaging Indigenous communities to create career pathways in environmental management.

The Pelican Expeditions Two Bays program works with elders and youth on sea country to produce a curriculum based on the synergies between

Traditional Knowledge and scientifically based marine mapping. The Two Bays program undertakes

water quality and scientific studies, and promotes awareness for Victoria’s largest two

embayment’s Port Phillip and Western Port, as environmental and cultural assets.

Some of the key questions Pelican Expeditions and Parks Victorias Two Bays Forum will explore are

How do we improve our understanding of the Bays?

Why is the awareness of human activity in catchments so important?

What is the health of the bays?

Where do we begin to build partnerships for better bay management?

Want to get involved??

Speak with Pelican Expedition crew or Parks staff during the festival program and watch out for the Giant Weedy Sea Dragon Puppet on the Main Festival Day in the O'Donnell Gardens or join us to hear Pelican Expeditions speak at our Indigenous Success Stories forum

Online bookings.

For more information on Pelican Expeditions visit their website.

Two Bays 2009 has been developed as a partnership between Pelican Expeditions, Parks Victoria, EPA Victoria, Port Phillip and Western Port CMA, the Australian Government and the Association of Bayside Municipalities.