Events

Come to the launch of a How To Make Trouble And Influence People - a new book celebrating the history of Australian pranks, hoaxes and political mischief-making.

Thursday 5 November at the Bella Union Bar, Trades Hall, Victoria and Lygon Streets 6pm - 8pm with author Iain McIntyre (broadcaster on 3CR's The Suwa Show) and a special guest appearance by the John Howard Ladies’ Auxiliary Fan Club.

Published by Breakdown Press. Go to the How To Make Trouble and Influence People website.

ASU Day of Action for Victorian Social and Community Support (SACS) workers..
November10
We Demand Actionon Equal Pay!
All Victorian ASU members are called to participate in a Day of Action on Tuesday November 10,assembling at Parliament Gardens at 11.00am, to protest against the completefailure of the Brumby Government to increase our wages and to demand equal paywith Queensland SACS workers and public sector workers doing the SAME work.
More details at the website.  

On presentation are films from, for and about Palestine… films that celebrate Palestinian life, arts and culture.

Not enough is known, or shown, about Palestine beyond politics.Through this festival, we hope to share with you some of the faces, places and stories of Palestine. Palestine, for all its pain, suffering and challenges… and Palestine, for all its beauty, love and hope. Screening at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt Thu 29 Oct Session 1:  7:00 PM  The Time That Remains & Intensive Care Unit Fri 30 Oct Session 2: 7:00 PM  Slingshot Hip Hop Session 3: 9:00 PM Amreeka Sat 31 Oct Session 4: 4:30 PM Shorts Session 5: 6:30 PM  Pomegranates and Myrrh Sun 1 Nov Session 6: 3:30 PM  The Heart of Jenin & Fatenah Session 7: 5:30 Edward Said: The Last Interview

The Collingwood Toy Library has engaged some of Melbourne’s most pre-eminent child development experts to come and speak with parents and carers of young children about the value of play.

With the support of the City of Yarra the library will be hosting a series of seminars between October and December that encourage parents to learn more about how crucial play is to their child’s development.

Guest speakers will focus on different elements of play, including using play to address behavioural issues or to stimulate a child’s language development or interest in art. Play is critical to a child’s development. It’s how they learn. These seminars will assist in giving parents the knowledge and confidence to help their children grow and develop important life skills. Our expert speakers will offer parents some practical ideas and suggestions for playing with their child and there will be plenty of toys from the library on hand to help illustrate the points being made.

The seminars are free of charge and open to all.

They will be held at the Edinburgh Gardens Community Room from 7:30pm on 29th October, 12th November, 25th November and 9th December.

Further details available by contacting Ian Campbell-Fraser on 0417 943 004.

On presentation are films from, for and about Palestine… films that celebrate Palestinian life, arts and culture.

Not enough is known, or shown, about Palestine beyond politics.Through this festival, we hope to share with you some of the faces, places and stories of Palestine. Palestine, for all its pain, suffering and challenges… and Palestine, for all its beauty, love and hope. Screening at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt Thu 29 Oct Session 1:  7:00 PM  The Time That Remains & Intensive Care Unit Fri 30 Oct Session 2: 7:00 PM  Slingshot Hip Hop Session 3: 9:00 PM Amreeka Sat 31 Oct Session 4: 4:30 PM Shorts Session 5: 6:30 PM  Pomegranates and Myrrh Sun 1 Nov Session 6: 3:30 PM  The Heart of Jenin & Fatenah Session 7: 5:30 Edward Said: The Last Interview

Everyone is welcome to come to the Calendar Launch on Friday, 13 November at Readings Bookshop in Carlton at 6pm for free wine and talk!

Face Up To The Future! with 3CR’s fifth Seeds Of Dissent Calendar. 3CR asked 12 artists who are part of Australian activist culture to contribute an artwork that reflects their idea of the future.

Buy your calendar online from 3CR for only $22 (see right) or call 03 9419 8377. Read on...

On presentation are films from, for and about Palestine… films that celebrate Palestinian life, arts and culture.

Not enough is known, or shown, about Palestine beyond politics.Through this festival, we hope to share with you some of the faces, places and stories of Palestine. Palestine, for all its pain, suffering and challenges… and Palestine, for all its beauty, love and hope. Screening at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt Thu 29 Oct Session 1:  7:00 PM  The Time That Remains & Intensive Care Unit Fri 30 Oct Session 2: 7:00 PM  Slingshot Hip Hop Session 3: 9:00 PM Amreeka Sat 31 Oct Session 4: 4:30 PM Shorts Session 5: 6:30 PM  Pomegranates and Myrrh Sun 1 Nov Session 6: 3:30 PM  The Heart of Jenin & Fatenah Session 7: 5:30 Edward Said: The Last Interview

Vermont South Community House Toy Library is a non profit, volunteer run organisation which services 120 families in the area.

Date: 14-Nov-2009

Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm

Venue: Orchard Grove Primary School Hall (enter from Holland Road), 101 Orchard Grove, Blackburn South (Mel Ref: 61J3)

Stall holders at the Toy Library Toy Market will be selling pre-loved toys, puzzles, books, games, nursery items, children’s clothing etc. There will also be a Sausage Sizzle and Coffee Van. Join in for a day of fun and bargains with fantastic family entertainment!

Plenty of free parking, all stalls indoors and cash sales only.
For further information please call on 9803 2335 or email.

Cost: $2 per Family

 

The Australian Centre for Democracy and Justice, in conjunction with Chincilla Media, are running a series of workshops to promote open source  software and it's various applications in a variety of fields.

The last workshops that we will be running at CERES Environment Park is:

Open Source for NGO's and Small businesses, CERES Environment park, East Brunswick

14th November

Time: 1 - 4pm
Cost: $25 / $15
Visit CERES Environment Park register.

We will also be running some workshops as part of the Digital Fringe Festival at the Horse Bazaar which will focus on the production of media and creative arts with open source technologies. Once the full details of these are know we will let you know.

About the Workshops:

The world of free, open source and community developed technologies is rapidly expanding, offering massive potential for free and low cost solutions, saving money and supporting collaborative projects run by enthusiasts around the globe.

Despite recent widespread adoption of Open Source technologies, the world is still a confusing one, clouded by jargon and stalwart tech heads resenting letting newbies in.

The arts, non-profit and small business worlds could especially
benefit from adopting some of the hundreds of tools out there, not only to help frequently tight budgets but to also encourage the work of similarly minded people in a different medium. The workshop intends to guide participants through the pitfalls of adopting open source technology, outlining the problems, difficulties and solutions in a friendly and understandable way, presented by individuals who have
been through the same experiences and are knowledgeable in the worlds of art, running non-profits / small businesses and technology.

We hope to see you there!

On presentation are films from, for and about Palestine… films that celebrate Palestinian life, arts and culture.

Not enough is known, or shown, about Palestine beyond politics.Through this festival, we hope to share with you some of the faces, places and stories of Palestine. Palestine, for all its pain, suffering and challenges… and Palestine, for all its beauty, love and hope. Screening at Palace Norton Street, Leichhardt Thu 29 Oct Session 1:  7:00 PM  The Time That Remains & Intensive Care Unit Fri 30 Oct Session 2: 7:00 PM  Slingshot Hip Hop Session 3: 9:00 PM Amreeka Sat 31 Oct Session 4: 4:30 PM Shorts Session 5: 6:30 PM  Pomegranates and Myrrh Sun 1 Nov Session 6: 3:30 PM  The Heart of Jenin & Fatenah Session 7: 5:30 Edward Said: The Last Interview

The Glen Waverley Food, Wine & Music Festival

Proudly Presented by Glen Waverley Traders Association Sunday November 15th, 2009 from 10am-8pm Kingsway, Melways Ref: 71 C2 Entry - $2

Set to become one of the premier cultural and food events in the region, this fresh new festival of flavours is expected to attract visitors from not only the local area, but from right across Melbourne The Glen Waverley shopping precinct, home to an eclectic and diverse array of businesses, eateries, fine dining and family activities, will be transformed into an up-market Festival venue celebrating the very best Glen Waverley Traders have to offer. Marquees will be dotted along Kingsway offering an extensive range of food and wine to tempt every taste-bud.

Entertainment will be provided by some of Australia’s finest Jazz and blues musicians headlined by Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows. FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS • Soothing sounds of JAZZ and BLUES • GOURMET kitchen with CELEBRITY CHEFS • DELICIOUS foods • REGIONAL WINES • Latin MUSIC and DANCING • TRADER specials • MARKET Stalls • KIDS corner • FILM Zone • PRIZES, GIVEAWAYS • SPECTACULAR FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE IN THE HEART OF GLEN WAVERLEY

The Festival is an initiative of the Glen Waverley Traders Association whose vision is to create a major up market event that celebrates the best that Glen Waverley has to offer.

The Glen Waverley Food, Wine & Music Festival

Are You Ready for a Miracle? Melbourne Singers of Gospel with Kelly Auty and Doc Sommervelle and The Messengers.
15 Nov, 7pm, BMW Edge.
Tickets $35/25, book now or cash at door.

MSG is an unaudtitioned, secular and community choir operating out of South Melbourne and this is our annual gala concert in the heart of Melbourne overlooking the Yarra at sunset!

It's also a live recording - come and help us raise the roof. "I and the people around me were blown away with your quality. Beautiful arrangements, beautiful voices, in a concert of the highest quality you all shone like the sun...” - Ron Centrecare fundraiser, St Patricks Cathedral September 2009.

Power & Greig: Two singer-songwriters come together from opposite sides of the proverbial river. Dan Greig - a boho-brazilian gospel freak; Jim Power - a bearded punk from central victoria, discover their mutual stomping ground on the bounce of reggae and the toothlessness of bluegrass. After some time spent fine-tuning the ancient art of the ho-down, and hand-picking their band of merry mad-men, Power & Greig are unleashing their debut EP upon the world. Be at the East Brunswick Club on Thursday 19th of November to see the five piece band play their original, upbeat set ranging from regga-billy to post-pirate to riot-folk and everything in between. Pulling together banjo, slide guitars, double bass, a bunch of instruments you've never heard of, more harmonies than you can count on one hand, and way too much energy, you'll be dancing like an idiot in no time. Supported by our good friends, the magnificent Ida Fox!

Doors open 8.30, $8/10. You can book early at the East B Club directly or on the website:)
http://eastbrunswickclub.com/?id=gigs

www.myspace.com/powerandgreig

 

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

After the successful Green Renters workshop at the Melbourne Social Forum in April we will be starting a run of three at CERES in East Brunswick from the 5th of September.

The workshops are a practical and lively discussion of ideas on greening up your rental property. We step through the typical rental property area by area, looking in detail at what you can do as well as general lifestyle changes. There will be demonstrations and samples of some of our favourite recipes and tutorials to try and take away, showing you just how easy it is to achieve noticeable and tasty results!

The last workshop is :
21st November

All workshops run from 1 - 4pm and cost $25/$15 CERES members/concession

Visit the website. or email us to register for a workshop.

Green renters is a website for those striving to lead sustainable and ecological existences within the confines of rental property. Frustrated by constantly attending conferences and exhibitions that only provide products and advice to home owners, the website provides hints and tips for those who are unable to make major changes to a property but still intend to spend many years and call somewhere home.

We’re open for contributors, ideas, comments and proposals for projects, especially conversations about policy relating to renters and landlords.

Alongside the web site green renters is available for workshops, stalls, presentations and panels with a whole host of tips, advice and home made goodies.

Canto Coro and Joalta: Cantata Santa Maria de Iquique.

21 Nov, 3.30pm and 8pm, Collingwood Secondary College.
Tickets: $20/15. Bookings.

The theme of this classical-folkloric cantata is a historical industrial dispute that ended with the massacre of miners in the northern Chilean city of Iquique in 1907.

More information.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

This year Variety magazine is making history and bringing an international fun run down under! 2009 will be the inaugural year for the Santa Fun Run in Australia.

It is the perfect opportunity for you, your family, your friends and your work colleagues to make history whilst raising money for special children in need!

Grab your running shoes, your Santa suit and most importantly – your Christmas Spirit, and join us on Sunday 22 November and be part of the first Variety Santa Fun Run and create a sea of red at Albert Park Lake! Visit the website.

Whether you're young, old, with dog or without… if you love animals and want to help support your local community, then we need you to join us for the Knox Community Volunteers Paws for a Cause dog walk along the EastLink Trail and around Koomba Park, Wantirna, Victoria.

Its just around the corner on Sunday the 22nd of November 2009 and we are getting ready to have a fantastic, energetic day of healthy fun. The walk kicks off at 10.00am from Koomba Park, Wantirna and follows the EastLink trail up to High Street, Knoxfield.

For those of you who are feeling the morning zest, the walk will be continuing around the Koomba Park boardwalk. After walking up an appetite, a scrumptious sausage sizzle and cool refreshing drink will be available, as well as plenty to do and many competitions to be won!! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dog, dog and owner lookalikes, and the cutest puppy. There will also be a raffle and plenty of spot prizes.

Make sure you get your pooch’s photo with Santa . You can register on the day at Koomba Park or why not register early to receive your FREE show bag!

Registrations are $10.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Please visit the EastLink website. Phone Knox Community Volunteers on 9729 9499, or email.  All funds raised will benefit the community programs and services run by Knox Community Volunteers Inc. This event is proudly supported by ConnectEast, the owners and operators of EastLink and Linking Melbourne Authority.

Come along to the launch of 3CR's Peter Davis book 'Cravings for a spectacular Sun'.

6pm Sunday 22nd November
At MONKEY Bar, 181 St Georges Rd Nth.Fitzroy
(opposite Edinburgh Gardens and next to the Moroccan Soup Bar).

Featuring: Angela Costi, Andy Jackson, Peter Davis
and live music by Duncan Graham and The Co Accused.

ENTRY $10 and $6 including copies of the book
All proceeds from the door go to 3CR community
radio!

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

How nature has shaped the city of Melbourne

Gary Presland @ Underground Talk

6 for 6:30pm Wednesday 25 November

New International Bookshop, Trades Hall

Gary Presland is an archaeologist and historian and the author of six works of non-fiction, including Aboriginal Melbourne: The lost lands of the Kulin people and the award-winning The Place for a Village. He will talk about the circumstances that led to the writing of these books and others, and the actual process of writing such works.

"All that is left of Batman's Hill is its name. As paintings from the 1840s show, a prominent hill did once exist not far from what is now Southern Cross station. However, the growth of the railway system in the mid-19thcentury led to the elimination of the hill on which Batman's homestead once stood. Other significant changes to the natural landscape of what is now Melbourne include the removal of two bends in the Yarra near the Botanic Gardens and the creation of two islands in the river. These are just a few examples of the "lost landscape" and vanished ecosystems that Gary Presland so eloquently reconstructs in this illuminating natural history of Melbourne at the time of European settlement. However, this is much more than an exploration of how man shaped the landscape. It also shows how the rocks, soil, water, weather, flora and fauna influenced the growth and shape of the city itself." (Fiona Capp, The Age, February 19 2009)

Entry: $5/ $2 concession

More info: (ph) 9662 3744, (email)

The Collingwood Toy Library has engaged some of Melbourne’s most pre-eminent child development experts to come and speak with parents and carers of young children about the value of play.

With the support of the City of Yarra the library will be hosting a series of seminars between October and December that encourage parents to learn more about how crucial play is to their child’s development.

Guest speakers will focus on different elements of play, including using play to address behavioural issues or to stimulate a child’s language development or interest in art. Play is critical to a child’s development. It’s how they learn. These seminars will assist in giving parents the knowledge and confidence to help their children grow and develop important life skills. Our expert speakers will offer parents some practical ideas and suggestions for playing with their child and there will be plenty of toys from the library on hand to help illustrate the points being made.

The seminars are free of charge and open to all.

They will be held at the Edinburgh Gardens Community Room from 7:30pm on 29th October, 12th November, 25th November and 9th December.

Further details available by contacting Ian Campbell-Fraser on 0417 943 004.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

The spirit of Eureka rebellion lives in today's battles of ordinary people!

Join the 2009 Eureka Stockade anniversary rally on Friday 27 November, 5.30pm on the steps of the State library, Swanston street.

?This year's anniversary commemoration will draw on the continuing spirit of Eureka rebellion in today's battles of ordinary people for justice and democratic rights. The battle started 155 years ago is not finished.??

A mock up contemporary Eureka Stockade will be constructed on the steps of the State Library with banners, placards and flags inside the Stockade - demands will include abolishing the ABCC, working people's rights to health and safety, renewable energy, human rights for refugees, democratic rights of communities, etc.

Speakers: ?Fr. Bob Maguire, ?Dave Noonan?, Rob Stary, ?Margaret Williamson (Eureka descendent who will also briefly talk on "Harmonisation" and OHS)?, Pamela Curr (Asylum Seekers Resource Centre), ?David Spratt (Environment Action Centre), ?Gerry Conlon (Guildford 4) and Paddy Hill (Birmingham 6).

??Unions and community groups are invited to bring union flags and banners to the stockade.
Organised by Spirit of Eureka
Endorsed by: Liberty Victoria, Victorian Trades Hall Council
Contact 0417 456 001 or email.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

Anyone affected by alcohol, or just curious, is welcome to attend the weekend which includes AA meetings, Alanon meetings, trivia night and live music.
Held at Clairvaux Hall, Reynolds Road, Highton. View details at the website.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

Anyone affected by alcohol, or just curious, is welcome to attend the weekend which includes AA meetings, Alanon meetings, trivia night and live music.
Held at Clairvaux Hall, Reynolds Road, Highton. View details at the website.

Annual Fund Raising Fete - 29 November 2009

10:00 am until 2:30 PM.

All funds raised go directly to support the Animals of the Shelter.

Pet Photos with Santa, Auctions, - 11am and 2:00 pm, Bargains at the Ops shop, Raffles, Plant, Craft, Cake, Book Stalls, Jumping Castle for the Kids, Face Painting, Devonshire Tea, Product Samples, Sausage Sizzle and Drinks, Popcorn & Fairy Floss, and lots more.

Plenty of Parking. Heaps of fun and activities for the whole family.

A Nite of Celebrating Diversity, Difference and Community Spirit... Saturday 5th of December at Bender Bar 6:30pm-Late!

ALL WELCOME!!

Featuring 10 musicians and 4 spoken word performances. Everyone gets in for only $5!

Come Join Us In Celebrating the End Of The Year!!! We Look forward to Seeing New faces (Bender Bar: 635 High Street Thornbury)