Events

Over five days in June, more than 50 outstanding thinkers will lead the University of Melbourne's Festival of Ideas, Climate Change, Cultural Change.

Festival-goers in a program of evening keynote lectures followed the next day by challenging panel discussions, debates, forums, and seminars across the University campus.

Festival Director Professor Patrick McCaughey was asked to gather a selection of the University's expertise for the Festival and the program and speakers bear his personal stamp.

Joining some household names such as Peter Doherty, Ross Garnaut, David Karoly, Rob Moodie, Kate Grenville, and Roger Short are a new generation of thinkers, including Waleed Aly, Sana Nakata, Lisa Gorton, Sophie Cunningham, Randa Abdel- Fattah and Linh Do, Victorian VCE Young Achiever of the Year.

              

Join 3CR's Stick Together crew for a screening of two                          
films Thursday 18 June at 6pm:
The Heart of the Factory (2007), by Molina-Ardito,                                 
addresses the struggle for worker-run factories in                                   
Argentina and..
The Concrete Revolution (2004), by Xiaolu Guo,                           
looks at the price being paid Chinese construction                               
workers for China’s economic boom.      
Tickets are $12 or $8 concession. The Factory, 453 Victoria st. West Brunswick. Tram 55 to West Coburg, stop 35. Come 6pm for 6:30pm screening.

Lots of pizza and a great bar!                                                                                             

DIRECT ACTION FORUM

Indonesia: money politics vs people's democracy

ZELY ARIANE, the national spokesperson of Political Committee of the Poor, a revolutionary socialist group that organises workers, women, farmers, urban poor and students, represents a new generation of young radicals who reject Indonesia's fake “democracy” and pro-capitalist governments.

Zely, who is visiting Australia this month from Jakata, will speak on what the Indonesian April parliamentary and July presidential elections reveal about her country's "march to democracy". She will also discuss the challenges facing Indonesia's fractured left in fighting for a "people's democracy" -- one that can meet the needs of its workers and peasants.

Zely is also active in the Jakarta based trade union SOLIDARITY ALLIANCE FOR LABOUR STRUGGLE. She is a leader of the Women's Liberation group Perempuan Mahardika and is active in both grass roots level organising and forging local and national alliances to create a popular alternative to the rotten politics of Indonesia's capitalist rulers.

Thursday June 18,

6:30pm

New International Bookshop
Victorian Trades Hall
Corner of Victoria and Lygon Streets Carlton.

Entry by Donation

For more information:
0423 427 325 or 0439 454 375

Email OR website.

Over five days in June, more than 50 outstanding thinkers will lead the University of Melbourne's Festival of Ideas, Climate Change, Cultural Change.

Festival-goers in a program of evening keynote lectures followed the next day by challenging panel discussions, debates, forums, and seminars across the University campus.

Festival Director Professor Patrick McCaughey was asked to gather a selection of the University's expertise for the Festival and the program and speakers bear his personal stamp.

Joining some household names such as Peter Doherty, Ross Garnaut, David Karoly, Rob Moodie, Kate Grenville, and Roger Short are a new generation of thinkers, including Waleed Aly, Sana Nakata, Lisa Gorton, Sophie Cunningham, Randa Abdel- Fattah and Linh Do, Victorian VCE Young Achiever of the Year.

Radiothon Fundraiser Party for 3CR by The SUWA Show.

Friday 19 June

7pm at Loophole.

834a High St, Thornbury.

Dinner provided, drinks on sale.

Over five days in June, more than 50 outstanding thinkers will lead the University of Melbourne's Festival of Ideas, Climate Change, Cultural Change.

Festival-goers in a program of evening keynote lectures followed the next day by challenging panel discussions, debates, forums, and seminars across the University campus.

Festival Director Professor Patrick McCaughey was asked to gather a selection of the University's expertise for the Festival and the program and speakers bear his personal stamp.

Joining some household names such as Peter Doherty, Ross Garnaut, David Karoly, Rob Moodie, Kate Grenville, and Roger Short are a new generation of thinkers, including Waleed Aly, Sana Nakata, Lisa Gorton, Sophie Cunningham, Randa Abdel- Fattah and Linh Do, Victorian VCE Young Achiever of the Year.

Big Red Book Fair.

Sat - Sun June 20/21  11am-5pm. Trades Hall, cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton.

Organised by New International Bookshop. Info ph 9662 3744.

On Saturday 20th June supporters of Aboriginal rights in Melbourne will be marking the two-year anniversary of the Northern Territory intervention with a solidarity rally in the CBD, followed by a public meeting at Trades Hall.

The events will feature live music and a range of speakers,
including a woman from the Alice Springs town camps.

“We have organized the rally in order to show our disgust and opposition to the Rudd Government’s expansion of Howard’s racist intervention policy, and to stand in solidarity with the Indigenous people of this country. We will also be holding a public meeting as an opportunity for people to learn more about the effects of the NT intervention and the direction the Rudd Government is taking it, the meeting will also involve workshops and planning for the campaign. The governments attempt to take Aboriginal land, close homelands, and wind-back hard-won Aboriginal self-determination will not be ignored here in Melbourne” said Joe Lorback from the Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective.

“The Rudd Government’s approach to Indigenous people is dominated by hypocrisy and blackmail! With one hand they sign the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous people, and with the other they refuse to re-instate the Racial Discrimination Act, instead expanding the policies of the intervention and forcing Indigenous people to give up their land in return for desperately needed housing and services,” said Marisol Salinas from the Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective

Nathan Lovett-Murray, founder of Payback Records, has organized local
Indigenous hip hop artists to perform at the rally. “Little G, Mr Morgz,
Alter Egoz, and Tjimba and the Yung Warriors will be at the rally raising
their voices against the discriminatory policies of the government, and in
support of Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory having control over
their lives,” said Nathan.

The Solidarity Rally will take place on Saturday 20th June at 12pm in the State Library, cnr Swanston and La Trobe streets. The public meeting also on Saturday will be at 3pm at Trades Hall Meeting Room 1.

For comment and details:
Joe Lorback: 0434 127 661
Marisol Salinas: 9419 8700 - 0413 597 315

Celebrate 50 years of revolutionary Cuba. Featuring reportback from workers solidarity May Day brigade to Cuba and music by The Conch and Latin DJ Manolito Valdes, salsa class by Candela Dance. Salvadorean and Chilean food. Drinks available.

Entry by donation $5 (funds raised go to aid projects in Cuba).

Saturday, June 20

6.30pm.

Maritime Union of Victoria(MUA) Hall, 46 Ireland St, West Melbourne. Sponsored by Centre for Latin America Solidarity & Studies. for more information phone Roberto 0425 289 394 or Lulu 0421 957 341.

Big Red Book Fair.

Sat - Sun June 20/21  11am-5pm. Trades Hall, cnr Victoria & Lygon Sts, Carlton.

Organised by New International Bookshop. Info ph 9662 3744.

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Afghan parliamentarian, Malalai Joya, fundraising dinner.

Malalai Joya, the courageous Afghan parliamentarian, will be in Melbourne in July to launch her book ‘Raising My Voice’.

She is the voice of democratic Afghans, heroic in her representation of ordinary Afghans. Malalai was suspended from parliament in 2007 for
speaking out against the many parliamentarians with extensive human rights abuse records and has been under threat of death since that time, surviving three assassination attempts. Her heroism has
been recognised worldwide and all have a chance to hear and support this inspirational, extraordinary, young woman at a fundraising dinner for her.

This is an event not to be missed!

WHEN?          TUESDAY JULY 14TH
                       6.30 for 7.00pm

WHERE?        LENTIL AS ANYTHING
                      Abbotsford Convent
                      15 St Heliers St
                      Abbotsford

WHAT?          A delicious meal in the best company.

Malalai Joya will speak of her work in striving for a democratic secular Afghanistan and will introduce her book ‘Raising My Voice’.

COST?           $50 (including donation to Malalai Joya)

BOOKINGS? Booking essential as numbers are limited

Ph. Onnie : 9822 8858 or email.
         

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

DIRECT ACTION PROUDLY PRESENTS THE MELBOURNE PREMIERE

of Jackie Reem Salloum’s award winning documentary Slingshot Hip Hop

Slingshot Hip Hop is a powerhouse, high energy documentary which weaves together the stories of young Palestinians living in Gaza, West Bank and inside Israel as they discover Hip Hop and employ it as a tool to fight poverty, racism, sexism and Israel’s illegal military occupation.  Through music, word and song, Slingshot Hip Hop, tells the story of young people resisting oppression and occupation and crossing borders to break down the very real walls erected to divide them from each other.

Watch the movie trailer

7PM, Wednesday, 24 June

NEW COUNCIL CHAMBERS

VICTORIAN TRADES HALL

Cnr Lygon and Victoria St, Carlton

$20 solidarity / $15 workers / $10 conc

A fundraiser for DIRECT ACTION and THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S PEACE SERVICE IN PALESTINE






The International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine is a team of international women based in Haris village in the Salfit Governate of the Occupied West Bank.  IWPS provides international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, documents & non-violently intervenes in human rights abuses, supports non-violent resistance to end the illegal and brutal Israeli military occupation & to oppose the Apartheid wall.



Direct Action is an independent socialist newspaper, which is an active supporter and campaigner for the Palestinian people’s struggle for self-determination and justice.





For more information:

0439 454 375 or 0403 943 529



www.directaction.org.au

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Come along for a fun night full of entertainment, laughs, fun and trivia amongst friends.

Cheap drinks! Raffles! Trivia! And lots of fun!

On Friday the 26th of June 2009 at 7pm (7:30pm start).

$5 at the door for people 14 and over, or book a table for you and friends on 0408317732 (Tina). Children welcome.

At the Princes Park Bowling Club on Bowen Crescent in North Carlton, 3054 (Melways Reference page 29 H10).

Stonewall 40 Years On: '69 was a riot!

Friday 26 June

8.30 pm to late

Glasshouse Hotel, 51 Gipps St, Collingwood

Tickets: $20/15 at the door.

 
Performers:
Elvira Andreoli
Janette Hoe & Tony Yap
Kaye Sera
Lia & Raina (Ladies of Colour Agency)
Lian Low
Lou Bennett
Luke Gallagher
Merlot
Rabbit Hutch
Rocco D’Amore
Tom Cho

DJs: Queen’s Corgi & DJ Phat Daddy

A GLBTIQ community fundraiser for Victorian Gay &Lesbian Rights Lobby (VGLRL).

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Come along for a fun night full of entertainment, laughs, fun and trivia amongst friends.

Cheap drinks! Raffles! Trivia! And lots of fun!

On Friday the 26th of June 2009 at 7pm (7:30pm start).

$5 at the door for people 14 and over, or book a table for you and friends on 0408317732 (Tina). Children welcome.

At the Princes Park Bowling Club on Bowen Crescent in North Carlton, 3054 (Melways Reference page 29 H10).

Stonewall 40 Years On: '69 was a riot!

Friday 26 June

8.30 pm to late

Glasshouse Hotel, 51 Gipps St, Collingwood

Tickets: $20/15 at the door.

 
Performers:
Elvira Andreoli
Janette Hoe & Tony Yap
Kaye Sera
Lia & Raina (Ladies of Colour Agency)
Lian Low
Lou Bennett
Luke Gallagher
Merlot
Rabbit Hutch
Rocco D’Amore
Tom Cho

DJs: Queen’s Corgi & DJ Phat Daddy

A GLBTIQ community fundraiser for Victorian Gay &Lesbian Rights Lobby (VGLRL).

CRISIS OF CAPITALISM. climate, jobs, war - which way forward?

all welcome
Saturday, 27 June
10.30am
Panel discussion
Responses to the twin crises of economy and climate
Humphrey McQueen, Historian and author;
Graham Brown, ex-coal miner and climate activist;
Bronwen Jennings, Socialist Alliance and AEU activist

1pm Workshops:

    * Will a zero emissions economy save jobs? Graham Brown, ex-coal miner & climate activist, and Dave Kerin, CFMEU mining and energy organiser from Latrobe Valley
    * Boycott Apartheid Israel campaign Michael Shaik, Australians for Palestine; Chris Peterson, Resistance and Students for Palestine
    * The Tamil genocide - where to from here? Dr Seven Seeva Nayagam, Tamil Community representative
    * What has changed for refugees? Sophie Dutertre, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre


Lunch available
For information, phone 9639 8622, 0413 377 978

CERES Global are hosting a very special Indian Feast to celebrate our India Cultural Exchange Program!

CERES Cultural Exchange Programs offer a unique alternative to tourism, providing an opportunity to meet and work with inspiring grassroots environmental and social justice organisations all over India. Our next journey, held during December 2009 and January 2010 will take participants to a choice of Pitchanikulum South India, Tribal Villages of Pal or the Himalayas and Rajasthan. During this journey we will contribute to projects relating to women's health, environmental education, renewable technologies, land conservation and waste management.

Please join us for a delicious dinner and a presentation from last years India Cultural Exchange participants. The night will be an opportunity for potential participants to hear from past travellers and chat with CERES Global staff. Guests will be invited to bid on remarkable photographs of India in our silent auction and will have the chance to win some wonderful prizes in our fundraiser raffle.

Tickets for the Indian feast are $20 per person and are available from CERES Visitor's Centre, corner of Roberts and Stewart Streets, East Brunswick (9am-4:30pm Mon-Fri and 9:30am-2:30pm Sat-Sun). Or call CERES Reception on (03) 9387 2609 to book with your credit card. For more information contact Nina 

“Da Chos”, Eight-piece Latin band will keep you dancing Salsa/Reggae and Merenge all night long & Other Local Bands...

Join our Latin Fiesta with Latin bands and Australian performances.
Come and share you great energy which will empower and strength our efforts to build a better world... Don’t miss out this fantastic night.
SATURDAY JUNE 27, 7 PM

251 High Street, Northcote
$15 General entry, $20 Solidarity, drinks and food available
Bookings:0400 914 944, or email.

All proceeds will support the Third Latin American Solidarity Gathering Focus on Colombia and Chile on July - August 2009,

Organised by: Latin American Solidarity Network (LASNET)
BUILDING BRIDGES of Solidarity between Latin America, Australia & the Asia Pacific struggles, For the right to ORGANISE GLOBALLY !

Welcome to the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF)!!

Get ready to strap yourselves in for a seven day blast of exceptional animation from around the world in the 9th edition of the Melbourne International Animation Festival!

This will be your only opportunity in Australia to see such a comprehensive line-up of current animated short films in competition and specially curated programs that highlight recent productions and absolute gems from the archive.

MIAF aims to challenge and inspire audiences with thematic, visual and technical diversity from award winners, outstanding industry veterans and those wonderful newcomers who are exploring their talent on screen for the very first time.

3CR is a festival sponsor of MIAF.

Public meeting, which will discuss the current situation for workers in China and the links and campaigns that we can build together with them

Union activist Pier Moro, recently returned from China will speak on the current situation.

Where: Trades Hall, Evatt Room

54 Victoria Street

Organiser Email

Australia Asia Worker Links

Come along to the 40th Anniversary of Stonewall forum at Trades Hall

Celebrate the birth of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex movement and it's future.

Liam Byrne, National Union of Students Queer Officer, will speak on Stonewall Riots, veteran activist Liz Ross will recall how Stonewall helped inspired her generation of activists to build the Gay Liberation movement in Australia.

Featuring visual display from the early Gay Liberation movement.

Snacks/Drinks available
This free event takes place on Wednesday July 1st 6:30pm atTrades Hall, cnr Lygon St & Victoria St, Carlton (enter Victoria St)

See you at the  40th Anniversary of Stonewall forum at Trades Hall!

Public meeting: Venezuela — Workers organising for socialism of the 21st Century.

Speakers: John Cleary (former ETU organiser), Tim Gooden (Geelong Trades Hall secretary), Sue Bull (Geelong CFMEU trainer). All participated in the April 2009 AVSN Solidarity brigade to Venezuela.

Thursday, July 2
7pm. New International Bookshop, Trades Hall, Lygon St, Carlton.

Supported by Australia-Venezuela Solidarity Network. For more info ph Jody 0418 691 403 or Roberto 0425 182 994

Shane Howard - Archie Roach - Ruby Hunter - Amy Saunders - Matt Walters - Lyn Eales - Myra howard - Oriel Glennen- Ewen Baker

 

In Sth West Vic, once home to Australia's largest rural Irish community, st Brigid's Church and Hall stands atop a hill overlooking the Southern Ocean. Irish Famine refugees built them.  For 130 years the community have cherished them.  The church need to sell them.  The people want to keep them.  You can help them!

 The Thornbury Theatre 859 High St

$20 presale / $55 dinner & show or $25 at the door

Tix sales

Andy Baylor, Denis Close and Margret RoadKnight.  Creole duets and fold songs with a twist. 

Andy Baylor on fiddle, mandolin and vocals, and Denis Close on percussion present music in the Cajun/Creole style, written by Andy in Lafayette, Louisiana. The music represent a unique Australian/Cajun hybrid.

 

with

Songs from passionate fold singer Margret Roadknight, known for her powerful vocals, witty lyrics an dwide ranging roots-based repertoire.

 

Bookings and Enquires: 9417 1983

Sunday July 5th, 4pm
at the Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church
110 Grey Street, East Melbourne

Judith Le Blanc, a member of the indigenous Caddo Tribe from Oklahoma, is the National Organising coordinator of United for Peace and Justice, the largest US national Peace Coalition. She is also the vice-chair of the Communist Party of the USA and Chair of their Peace and Solidarity Commission.

She will be touring Australia as a guest of the Communist Party and to participate in the actions against the US/Australian Talisman Sabre military exercises.

In this special event we will be discussing current campaigns against US government´s policy of permanent warfare, militarisation and empire-building, and the need to build an alternative based on peace and justice for the continent. Judith will also talk about the solidarity movement in the US.

Light refreshments and drinks will be provided by donation

Confirmation and bookings preferred
For bookings & further details, please contact: Andrew 0419 523 886 or Lulu 0421 957 341 or email.

Event organised by Peace and Justice for Colombia, the Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies (CLASS) and the Communist Party of Australia.

The international movement for Peace, Justice and Solidarity with Latin America:
Talk with US peace activist Judith LeBlanc

Sunday 5 July at 4pm
Melbourne Unitarian Peace Memorial Church
110 Grey Street, East Melbourne

 

 

Judith Le Blanc, a member of the indigenous Caddo Tribe from Oklahoma, is the National Organising coordinator of United for Peace and Justice. She is also the vice-chair of the Communist Party of the USA. She will  participate in the actions against the US/Australian Talisman Sabre military exercises.

In this special evening we will be discussing current campaigns against US government´s policy of permanent warfare, militarisation and empire-building, and the need to build an alternative based on peace and justice for the continent. Judith will also talk about the solidarity movement in the US.

Light refreshments and drinks will be provided by donation

Confirmation and bookings preferred
For bookings & further details, please contact: Andrew 0419 523 886 or Lulu 0421 957 341 

Event organised by Peace and Justice for Colombia,
the Centre for Latin America Solidarity and Studies (CLASS)

From July 1, 2009 Australian homeowners will be able to make their homes more energy and water efficient through the Federal Government’s Green Loans Program. But what is involved in the Program and how will it benefit you, if you are a homeowner?

Who is eligible? How much can be borrowed, at what interest rates, from what entity and for what exact purpose? What is the role of a Home Sustainability Assessor?

What factors should be considered when selecting green technology for your home?

Find out at the Rotary Club of Caulfield’s FREE “Green Loans Explained” Public Information session

When: 6.30 for 7.pm on Tuesday July 7

Where: Glen Eira Theatrette cnr. Hawthorn and Glen Eira Roads, Caulfield.

Speakers:

Lyn and Maurice Beinat: In May this year, Lyn Beinat was awarded the prestigious National Award- HIA Green Smart Professional of the Year at Parliament House, Canberra for leadership and professionalism; and

Martha Hills: Accredited Home Sustainability Assessor

Enquiries:9568-7190

Come to the Southern Cross Railway Station Spencer Street concourse - Collins Street en....

All are welcome who challenge the Victorian Government's ban on political activity in open public spaces that have been privatised as a result of "private public" partnerships.

Bring along food, leaflets, banners, jokes, poetry, rants, songs to share with others assembled in free association for free speech. WAG members hold weekly direct democracy assmblies about Climate Change, Constitutional Rights, The Right to freely distribute political material in open public space and much more. (sites include Federation Square; The Magistrates, County, Supreme & High Courts; Southern Cross & Flinders Street Stations ...more)

Organised by the Wednesday Action Group

Contact: Joseph Toscano Contact Phone: 0439 395 489 or email.

Website or Post: PO Box 5035, Alphington 3078

 

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

This Wednesday 8th July Aboriginal rights activists from around the country are holding a protest outside the office of Indigenous Affairs Minister, Jenny Macklin at 149 Burgundy St Heidelberg.

The protest was jointly called by the Intervention Rollback Action Group from Alice Springs, Stop the Intervention from Sydney and the Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective.

The protest will be attended by a number of Aboriginal leaders from Alice Springs and surrounding communities who have been directly affected by the Northern Territory intervention, and who will be affected by Jenny Macklin’s planned take over of the Alice Springs town camps and the Northern Territory Government’s policy of moving Aboriginal people from homelands to ‘hub’ communities.

Opponents of the Governments expansion of the Northern Territory intervention have labeled it racist and assimilationist, arguing that the real aims of the intervention are to move Aboriginal people off their traditional land and to destroy Aboriginal culture.

“The recent report from the Productivity Commission shows the failure of the Rudd Government’s approach of imposing policy upon Aboriginal communities. The Rudd Government’s ‘Closing the Gap’ policy and expansion of the Northern Territory intervention have proved to be devastating for Aboriginal people.

We demand that the Government reinstate the Racial Discrimination Act, repeal the racist policies of the intervention, and act on their own surveys that show that the best outcomes are achieved when Aboriginal people have control of their own affairs,” said Joe Lorback from the Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective.

On Wednesday protesters will be highlighting the failure of the Labour Government to re-instate the Racial Discrimination Act, the racism of quarantined welfare payments, Jenny Macklin’s decision to take over the Alice Springs town camps, the Northern Territory Governments policy of forcing Aboriginal people off homelands, and the ‘blackmailing’ of Aboriginal communities to trade their land for housing and basic services.

Aboriginal community leaders have spoken out against the injustice of the "BasicCard" that gives the Government the power to decide where those on quarantined welfare must do their shopping and what they can buy. Accessing welfare entitlements has turned into a new battle that is leading many of them to go hungry and forcing them to leave their land and move into larger towns where housing, health and education problems are greater.

“The Aboriginal people are being forced to line up in separately to the rest of the population to negotiate the "BasicCard" in Centrelink and in shops. This clearly shows that the government intentions are the total assimilation of these Aboriginal communities,” said Marisol S. from the Melbourne Anti-Intervention Collective.

Aboriginal leader Barbara Shaw who is traveling to Melbourne from her home in Mt Nancy town camp near Alice Springs has argued that things have gotten worse since the introduction of income quarantining. “Centrelink is always mismanaging funds and people are losing money... We need control of our own money. This legislation is racist and must be repealed,” said Ms Shaw.

Protesters are meeting at 12 midday out the front of Jenny Macklin’s Burgundy St office. They have said they are determined to make their opposition to the expansion of the intervention and take over of the Alice Springs town camps known to the Minister and the wider community.

For details or comment: Marisol: 0413 597 315 Barbara: 0401 291 166 or email Joe. 

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

CERES Cultural Exchange Programs offer a unique alternative to tourism, providing an opportunity to meet and work with inspiring grassroots environmental and social justice organisations all over India.

Our next journey, held during December 2009 and January 2010 will take participants to a choice of Pitchanikulum South India, Tribal Villages of Pal or the Himalayas and Rajasthan. During this journey we will contribute to projects relating to women's health, environmental education, renewable technologies, land conservation and waste management.

This information session will be a discussion of previous trips and give plenty of opportunity for those interested in joining our next program to ask questions and talk with the trip organises. Please join us from 7pm Thursday the 9th at CERES Visitor's Centre, corner of Roberts and Stewart Streets, East Brunswick. RSVP essential.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

Indigenous Film Festival

July 11th 2009, Saturday 1pm- 5pm
Level 4, Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane

Featuring:

1-2.15pm HOW THE WEST WAS LOST

The 1946 Pilbara strike was a landmark strike by Indigenous pastoral workers for human rights, fair wages and working conditions.

2.30- 3.30pm NINGLA A-NA

The 1972 fight for the tent embassy in Canberra

3.45- 4.45pm THE INTERVENTION: KATHERINE, NT

A 2008 film discussing the impact of the Northern Territory intervention in three communities near Katherine.

Entry by donation (recomended $20/12 full festival; $10/5 per film)

Contact 9639 8622 or email
 
Organised by Resistance and Green Left Weekly.

 

www.resistance.org.au


www.greenleft.org.au

 

11 am – 1pm

Saturday, July 11

Bourke St Mall,

Cnr of Swanston and Bourke St,

Melbourne City


On 19 September 2007, Israel’s “Security Cabinet” declared the Gaza Strip a “hostile entity”.  Since that time, Israel in the name of “security” has imposed an illegal and punitive siege against the 1.5 million civilians living in Gaza, preventing almost entirely the movement of goods and people into and out of Gaza.  Israel’s illegal siege, which is a form of collective punishment, is a war crime under international law.  

According to Oxfam, more than 80% of Gaza’s 1.5 million residents are currently dependent on international food aid as a result of the siege.  In addition, according to a report in October 2008 by the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights currently 45% of working age adults in the Gaza Strip are officially unemployed.

Since Israel’s all-out bombing of the Gaza Strip in December - January, the situation in Gaza has gotten worse and the siege has tightened.  During Israel’s assault on Gaza, more than 1400 Gazans were killed, two-thirds of whom were civilians.  According to the United Nations, more than 42,400 houses were destroyed, leaving more than 250,000 people homeless.   Also destroyed were 14 mosques and 10 schools, while a further 240 schools were damaged.  Currently, due to Israel’s siege, no widespread reconstruction can take place.

On July 9 2004, the International Court of Justice ruled that Israel’s building of the apartheid wall is illegal.  The following year on July 9, 2005, more than 100 Palestinian civil society organisations launched the international call for a boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign against Israel until it complied with its obligations under international law. 

To mark the anniversary of these two very important events, we call on all supporters of human rights to join us and to speak out against Israel’s ongoing human rights abuses against the Palestinian people, to say no to Israel's occupation and apartheid policies and to demand justice for the Palestinian people struggling against siege, occupation and war.
 

End the siege of Gaza!

End the Israeli occupation of Palestine!

No Australian support for Israel – Sanctions Now!


Initiated by Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Tel: O439 454 3750 or 0431 728 271

Email or website.


’Gaza is a prison and Israel seems to have thrown away the key”  

-UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, John Dugard

On the July 11 action we will be displaying the goods banned by Israel from entering Gaza. If you can contribute any of the following for the display, please bring them on the day or contact us at the above numbers/email.

As part of its illegal and punitive siege of Gaza, Israel currently bans the following items in the name of “security”:

Canned goods, tinned meat, tomato paste, tea, coffee, milk products in large packages, apricots, most baking products, sausages, semolina, sesame seeds, nuts, cherries, kiwi, green almonds, pomegranates, plums, grapes, avocados, chocolate, animals (ie. cows, sheep), clothing, shoes, notebooks, toys, crayons, fabrics, threads, needles, candles, matches, books, light bulbs, hair conditioner, musical instruments, mattresses, sheets, blankets, cutlery, crockery, cups, glasses, wood, wooden furniture, building material, electric appliances, refrigerators, washing machines, spare machine, car parts.

Previously banned but allowed to be imported in the last three months:
toilet paper, nappies, sanitary napkins, detergents, soaps, pasta, pumpkin, carrots, hair shampoo, margarine, salt, artificial sweetener, legumes, yeast, cheeses, toothbrushes, toothpaste
 

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.

International Women’s Peace Service in Palestine (IWPS-Palestine) is a team of human rights workers, who provide international accompaniment to Palestinian civilians, document and non-violently intervene in human rights abuses, support acts of non-violent resistance to end the illegal Israeli occupation and building of the apartheid wall.

IWPS-Palestine is inviting applicants from women who would like to join our team of volunteers. Successful applicants will serve at least one term in Palestine and support our on-going work outside. Deadline for application 30.09.09.

Please email for more info and application form. More information about IWPS.