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Film Screening -- END:CIV

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:51:07 +1100

Start: 8 Feb 2012 - 19:00

End: 8 Feb 2012 - 21:00

Film Screening and Q&A -- END:CIV

A film by Frank Lopez on the problem of civilisation. Based on the book Endgame by Derrick Jensen.

Wednesday, 8th Feb at 7pm

Loophole Community Centre
670-672 High St, Thornbury

$5 entry.
Snacks like popcorn and fruit will be available.

** Q&A **
Frank will be at the screening for a Q&A discussion afterwards. Derrick Jensen may also be available via Internet as part of the Q&A...

Stop Aboriginal Death in Custody 2012 Summer Action

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:05:00 +1100

Start: 11 Feb 2012 - 11:00

End: 11 Feb 2012 - 14:00

Remember Terrance Briscoe, Mr Ward, Mulrunji Doomadgee, TJ Hickey and all who have died in custody

• Death in custody of Terrance Briscoe, Alice Spring (5 January 2012)

• 4th anniversary of the death of Mr Ward (27 January)

• 5th anniversary of Queensland Police officer, Chris Hurley, being forced to front the Supreme Court charged with manslaughter and assault (5 February)

• 8th anniversary of the death of TJ Hickey (14 February)

• Stop Aboriginal deaths in custody — implement all 339 recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody

• End privatisation of custodial services — cancel all contracts with G4S, SERCO and other profiteers from incarceration

• Hold the police to account — end the practice of police investigating police. For an independent enquiry into the death of Terrance Briscoe. Establish elected community based review boards with the full legal and legislative powers to investigate, discipline and charge police, prison and custodial health officers found to be involved in a death in custody, negligence or lack of duty of care

• End the harassment of deaths in custody families. Provide funding for families who have lost a loved one in custody to meet to allow their collective demands to be formulated, including suitable and adequate compensation. Use the $590,000 in fine money to establish a trust to honour the memory of Mr Ward. Erect a plaque at the fence line to remember TJ and publicise that his death was caused by a police chase.

Saturday, 11 February 11 am,

Old GPO, corner Bourke and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

To support our work send cheques payable to ISJA – Melb to PO Box 308, Brunswick Vic 3056

Organised by Indigenous Social Justice Association — Melbourne

Aboriginal Rights Film Festival

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:47 +1100

Start: 11 Feb 2012 - 15:00

End: 11 Feb 2012 - 21:10

Resistance Centre, level 5, 407 Swanston St, City (opposite RMIT).Sat 11th Feb

Agenda:

3:00-3:30pm. Introduction: Robbie Thorpe, longtime Indigenous rights activist.
3:30-4:30pm. The Coolbaroo Club. Deals with situation facing Aboriginal people in Perth in post-World War II years. Excluded from white social clubs and venues by an apartheid colour bar, they began organising their own dances at an East Perth hall (the Coolbaroo Club). (1996, 55 mins)
4:45-6:15pm. The Tall Man. The story of Cameron Doomadgee (Mulrinji), a resident of Palm Island in far north Queensland. In 2004 he was arrested for swearing at Senion Sergeant Chris Hurley (the 'tall man' of the title). Forty-five minutes later he was dead. (2011, 80 mins)
6:15-7:15pm. Dinner (cheap meal available)
7:15-8:30pm. Ningla A-na (Hungry for Our Land). A documentary about the 1972 establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament House, the most symbolic action ever taken by Aboriginal people in their struggle for justice in their own land. (1972, 72 mins)
8.30-8:40pm. Guest speaker: Sharon Firebrace. 3KND presenter & Indigenous rights activist.
8:40-9:10pm. BarbaKiueria. Satirical film about relations between Aboriginal Australians and those of European descent. The plot revolves around a role-reversal, whereby it is the Indigenous Australians who have invaded the land of stereotypical European Australians, the fictitious country of BarbaKiueria. (1986, 29 mins)

Tickets: One film: $10/$7/$5 (high school); two films: $15/$10/$7; whole festival: $25/$15/$10. Bookings recommended.

For more info ph 9639 8622 or 0413 377 978. Presented by Green Left Weekly.

TRANSITIONS FILM FESTIVAL: ENERGY AUTONOMY

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:24:24 +1100

Start: 11 Feb 2012 - 19:00

End: 11 Feb 2012 - 21:30

International Energy Futures

FEATURE: ENERGY AUTONOMY: The 4TH REVOLUTION >> Australian Premiere

Sun, wind, hydro and geothermal energy are natural sources accessible to everyone all over the world without making any difference. And they are renewable, free and available in the long run. Only the widespread knowledge about the possibilities of renewable energy can ignite an international movement and take the absolutely necessary energy transition.

The cinema documentary ENERGY AUTONOMY: THE 4TH REVOLUTION describes the possibility to switch to 100% renewables within the next 30 years by telling the stories of its protagonists, a prominent environmental activist, Nobel laureates, innovative businessmen and politicians. It demonstrates the opportunities which will be provided by the energy revolution regarding the sustainable economic development and social and economic fairness.

Its message: The transition is possible. The only precondition: We need to want it!

http://www.energyautonomy.org/index.php?article_id=21&clang=1

THE FUTURE MAKERS

With recent attention on global warming, there’s been a big focus on the problem, but what about the solutions. This documentary tells the story of key Australians leading the way on the world stage in renewable energy. Some are designing a future based on models in nature. Others are creating a sustainable energy model for a 21st Century economy. Exploring biomimicry, solar PV and thermal, geo-thermal and hot rocks and wave power, it covers a broad spectrum, but also brings it down to an Australian context and points out how we still lead the world in some of these technologies.

http://www.thefuturemakers.com.au/

TRANSITIONS FILM FESTIVAL is proud to have ‘The Future Makers’ Director Maryella Hatfield to present this screening and speak at the TRANSITIONS FILM FORUM

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Sisters 4 Sisters Benefit

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:36:16 +1100

Start: 12 Feb 2012 - 17:30

End: 12 Feb 2012 - 23:00

SISTERS FOR SISTERS is a collective of Melbourne-based female artists, singer-songwriters, dancers, DJs, visual artists, spoken word artists and designers from diverse cultural backgrounds volunteer their time to perform in solidarity and support for our sisters who have been exploited, sold and abused through sex-trafficking.

SISTERS FOR SISTERS EVENT Sunday 12 February, 7:30pm, the Toff in Town, $15

Fitzroy Learning Network FLN is collaborating with the Melbourne based fundraising collective ‘Sisters for Sisters’ to create an amazing night of music, dance, spoken word and creative expression from some of Melbourne’s leading ladies. This project is created by women - for women, but encourages all people to support and enjoy this diverse and captivating event!

More Info http://www.sisters-for-sisters.com/events/

OUR WORLD 2.0: Short films and forum

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:27:14 +1100

Start: 12 Feb 2012 - 19:00

End: 12 Feb 2012 - 19:00

TRANSITIONS FILM FESTIVAL and UNAA (VIC) presents OUR WORLD 2.0

OUR WORLD 2.0 >> Film screening and forum
presented with the United Nations Association of Australia (Vic)

The Our World 2.0 video series is a stunning collection of shorts which shares the ideas and actions of citizens from around the world who are transforming our lives for the better. The films highlight solutions to the global challenges of climate change, food security, biodiversity loss and peak oil. The shorts will be followed by an interactive forum presented in assocation with the United Nations Association of Australia and will include an impressive line-up of guest speakers.

Speakers:

John Wiseman – Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute

Dan Atkins - Shaper Group

Philip Sutton - Research and Strategy for Transition Initiation (RSTI)

Hosted by – Timothy Parish (Transitions Fillm Festival Director)

http://ourworld.unu.edu

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FOLKLORE, SONG and CELEBRATION

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:29:48 +1100

Start: 14 Feb 2012 - 11:30

End: 14 Feb 2012 - 13:00

Victorians are invited to take part in a unique celebration of one of Australian folklore’s greatest contributors, as the Royal Historical Society of Victoria presents “The Hugh Anderson Event”.

To be held on Tuesday 14 February at 11.30am, guests will be treated to songs by folk legends Danny Spooner, Dave and Lynne Lumsden and Dave de Hugard as we take a look back at Dr Anderson’s extensive achievements and celebrate his 85^th birthday.

The event will also see Dr Anderson launch his latest work - “Two axe Mac: the story of Simon McDonald” – and showcase extracts from the book’s companion CD.

“Recognised as our greatest authority on the history of Australian folklore, Hugh Anderson’s ground-breaking work really established the study of folklore as a scholarly field in Australia,” noted Dr Andrew Lemon, President of the RHSV.

“His expert eye has given us a greater understanding of a huge cast of characters in Australian history, especially poets such as Adam Lindsay Gordon and John Shaw Neilson.

“Writing for all audiences and ages, he has compiled more than a dozen monographs, authored eight bibliographies of Australian writers, edited numerous primary sources, provided 13 entries to the Australian Dictionary of Biography and produced 22 textbooks!”

Dr Anderson was a founding member of the editorial board of Australian Folklore, a Fellow of the Australian Centre at the University of Melbourne, a member of the committee of management of the Australian Society of Authors, and a former Councillor and Vice-President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Recently the Australian Academy for the Humanities added him to their select group of Honorary Fellows.

“This amazing career and the occasion of his 85^th birthday deserves a milestone celebration, and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria is delighted to invite history lovers to join in,” concluded Dr Lemon.

About the event

Date: Tuesday 14 February

Time: 11.30am – 1pm

Address: Royal Historical Society of Victoria

239 A’Beckett Street

Melbourne

Cost: $30 non members; $25 members

(light lunch and refreshments included)

Bookings essential: t: (03) 9326 9288 e: bookings@historyvictoria.org.au w: http://www.historyvictoria.org.au/events/the-hugh-anderson-event

About the RHSV

Formed in 1909, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV) is committed to collecting, researching and sharing an understanding of the history of Victoria. Housing the most extensive single information resource on the history of Melbourne and Victoria, collections are open Monday to Friday, 10am – 4pm. The RHSV is a community organisation that relies on membership subscriptions. Join today and help promote and preserve the history of Victoria – www.historyvictoria.org.au

Earthship Biotecture Seminar Melbourne

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:29:08 +1100

Start: 17 Feb 2012 - 00:00

End: 19 Feb 2012 - 23:59

Earthship Biotecture Seminar Melbourne
http://earthship.com/australia

"Sustainable Autonomy for Everyone" S.A.F.E.
February 17th, 18, 19th, - 2012?Village Roadshow Theatrette @ State Library of Victoria

Tickets: http://earthship.com/australia
Limited seating available. Advance purchase recommended.
This three day Earthship Biotecture Seminar will be led by Earthship creator Michael Reynolds and cover a wide range of Earthship topics both pragmatic and philosophical.

Attendees achieve credit toward the Australian Earthship Biotecture Academy.

Friday February 17th
10:00am - 12:00pm
History of Earthships discussion/presentation of how and why they evolved.
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Solar/Thermal dynamics: discussion/presentation of how the Earthships heat and cool themselves and how this is integrated with the structure and climate.

Saturday February 18th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Custom Earthships: discussion/presentation on custom Earthships and how to design them.
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Earthship Systems: discussion/presentation of specific details of the Earthship Systems independent power, water, sewage and food production.

Sunday February 19th
10:00am - 12:30pm
Earthship Disaster Relief projects around the world discussion/presentation of how Earthships are evolved by these projects.
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Types of Earthships - discussion/presentation of the various types of Earthships and how to get started on your ow.

Family Carnival - St Verena and St Bishoy's Coptic Orthodox Church

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:35:06 +1100

Start: 18 Feb 2012 - 11:00

End: 19 Feb 2012 - 18:00

Fun for the whole family!! There will be carnival rides, games, facepainting, food & drinks, giftware, household items, jewellery, family photos, books and much more.

Roll up! Show us your skills and talents for your chance to win a range of prizes!! Exciting carnival rides that will keep the children entertained and coming back for more!

The carnival will serve delightful Middle Eastern kebabs and sweets, as well as, freshly made juices, smoothies and coffees! Not only that there will be hotdogs, fairy floss, pancakes and many more treats to sample!!

Bring along your family and friends to enjoy the day!!

St Neofytou’s Greek Orthodox Church, Cnr Royal Pde & Strathmerton Rd, Reservoir
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th February, 2012
11am - 6pm each day

http://copticcitychurch.org.au/

Voices Vic 2012 Conference: "Voices, Conversations & Transformations - Diverse Approaches to Recovery"

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:14:14 +1100

Start: 23 Feb 2012 - 00:00

End: 24 Feb 2012 - 23:59

Do you hear voices, see visions or have other unusual experiences? Have you been diagnosed with psychosis, schizophrenia or dissociation? Do you care for someone who hears voices? Perhaps you work in the mental health field - either as a clinician, outreach worker or researcher? Maybe you're studying psychology, social work or mental health nursing? Or perhaps you just care about how our society treats its mentally ill?

If so, don't miss the 2012 Voices Vic Conference:

Voices, Conversations & Transformations - Diverse Approaches to Recovery

Dates: 23 - 24th Feb 2012

Location: Storey Hall, RMIT University, 342 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000.

Guest Speakers include: Dr Lewis Mehl-Madrona, Eleanor Logden, Debra Lampshire and Ron Coleman.

Join us at this unique, interactive, recovery-focused conference about hearing voices, seeing visions and other unusual experiences (typically diagnosed as psychosis). Innovative pathways to recovery will be explored from the perspectives of consumers and peer workers, indigenous communities, different cultures, psychiatry, psychology, occupational therapy, nursing and social work.

This is a unique opportunity to share in a broad range of different perspectives about psychosis, hearing voices, unusual experiences and recovery. The conference will celebrate diversity of culture, experience and profession, and set the stage for many fresh conversations. Delegates will leave this Conference empowered, inspired and transformed. We hope you join us!

Register online: www.voicesvic.org.au

Conference Flyer: https://www.regonline.com.au/custImages/326262/VoicesVicConference2012-Flyer.pdf

Early-bird registration discount applies until 16th Dec 2011.
Further discounts apply for full-time students, and there is a significantly reduced rate for consumers with a pension or health care card.

Voices Vic is a part of Prahran Mission - a not-for-profit Victorian psychiatric disability rehabilitation service, with a 65 year history of innovation and excellence. We believe recovery is possible for everyone!