Community Announcements 4 April 2012
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Wednesday 4 April
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY WORKSHOP – DEFEATING OUTSOURCING
Discussion with local and international activists involved in current disputes. How can we win against the very effective employer strategy of contracting out to reduce labour costs and bust unions? 6pm, Evatt Room, Trades Hall, Lygon Street, Carlton - All welcome. australia asia worker links - workers change the world. Email: aawl@aawl.org.au Web: aawl.org.au
Wednesday 4 April
QUARTERLY ESSAY - US AND THEM: ANNA KRIEN
For the first time in history, humans sit unchallenged at the top of the food chain. To coincide with the publication of the latest Quarterly Essay, Us and Them, Anna Krien investigates the contemporary animal kingdom and our place in it. From pets to food, activists to abbatoirs, wilderness to science labs, Krien takes a clear-eyed look at how we do – and should – treat animals. The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, 6:15PM - 7:15PM. This is a free event; bookings are recommended: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=20143. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Wednesday 4 April
MELBOURNE SUSTAINABILITY DRINKS
Our guest speaker is Tamara DiMattina founder of Buy Nothing New Month. Having been to Dharavi, Mumbai’s infamous slum to see where goods from the west go to get recycled, and journeyed to Antarctica to study climate change, Tamara DiMattina saw that things weren’t quite right in the world and decided that a month of conscientious abstinence from wasteful consumption was just what the doctor ordered. Tamara launched Buy Nothing New Month in October 2010 and now finds herself a finalist in the 2012 Earth Hour Awards, Future Makers category. Find out more - 6pm – 8pm, Slate Bar & Restaurant Mezzanine, 9 Goldsbrough Lane, Melbourne. All welcome. No need to RSVP this month. No entry fee. Buy own drinks. More info: http://melbournesustainabilitydrinks.com/
Thursday 5 April
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: GLYN DAVIS: LEADER OF THE GANG: HOW POLITICAL PARTIES CHOOSE NUMERO UNO
Speculation about a change in political leadership seems almost perpetual in Australia—it is a tenuous bargain, with more similarities to street gangs than business enterprises. Glyn Davis, professor of political science and vice-chancellor of Melbourne University, expands on his recent essay for Griffith Review, arguing that Australian political leadership is unlike that required or expected in any other public endeavour. He reviews the history of the leadership turbulence that besets both sides of Australian politics and reaches some worrying conclusions. The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, 12:45PM - 1:15PM. This is a free event; bookings are not required. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 5 April
BZE FILM NIGHTS PRESENT DIRTY BUSINESS
6:00pm - 8:00pm, Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. After a hiatus we're proud to return with our fifth BZE Film Night! Whether you're a fuel and renewable technology expert or a curious newcomer to the debate, this evening promises to be a fantastic opportunity to learn, discuss and be entertained. Dirty Business: "Clean Coal" and the Battle for Our Energy Future is a 90-minute documentary that investigates the true cost of our dependence on coal for electricity in the age of climate change. Politicians and corporate interests have mounted a formidable public relations campaign promoting "clean coal" as a solution to our energy/climate problem. A donation is always appreciated and we suggest $5, if you can, to cover our costs. At the end of the night we will open the floor to discussion. Read more about the film and watch trailers here - http://dirtybusinessthefilm.com/ Website: http://beyondzeroemissions.org/events/bze-film-nights-present-dirty-business-peter-bull
Friday 6 April
AN EVENING WITH LEGENDARY ABORIGINAL ACTIVIST GARY FOLEY
7:00pm - 10:00pm , Melbourne Uni Student Union. As part of Marxism 2012 legendary Aboriginal activist, writer, actor, teacher, raconteur and historian. Gary Foley will spend the evening recounting his life and times. Gary was centrally involved in the establishment of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in 1972, the land rights campaigns after that and is prominent figure in the history of Aboriginal resistance in Australia. Buy your tickets at www.marxismconference.org. Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marxism-2012-Revolution-in-the-Air/229755...
Friday 6 April
MARXISM 2012 PRESENTS JOHN PILGER
2:00pm - 5:00pm, University of Melbourne Student Union. Marxism 2012 hosts radical journalist, writer and film-maker John Pilger for a fascinating session on the mass media and propaganda. Visit: www.marxismconference.org to buy tickets 'Like' the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marxism-2012-Revolution-in-the-Air/2297551...
Saturday 7 April
MALALAI JOYA TO SPEAK AT MARXISM 2012
1:30pm - 4:30pm, The University of Melbourne Student Union Building. Marxism 2012 is extremely proud to announce a new addition to our international lineup of speakers: Malalaii Joya, one of the most outspoken Afghan critics of the American war and occupation, who will be speaking on her life and struggle. She is also a strident defender of women's rights and points to the hypocrisy of the West in using Afghan women's situation as justification for brutal war. "They occupied my country under the banner of democracy, human rights and women's rights," she explains. "They misuse the stories of the women in my country to justify their warmongering." Buy your tickets now at www.marxismconference.org Join the FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/336213633065091/
Monday 9 April
FREE THE REFUGEES, END MANDATORY DETENTION
2pm. Meet in Hungry Jacks car park, cnr Hume Hwy & Camp Rd then march to Broadmeadows Detention Centre. For more info visit http://rac-vic.org/
Wednesday 11 April
OPEN FORUM: THE BATTLE OF CHILE FOR PUBLIC AND QUALITY EDUCATION AND ITS RELEVANCE TO AUSTRALIA
Recaredo Galvez from the Chilean National Students Confederation (CONFECH) and President of the Student Federation of Concepcion (FEC) – Chile will share the experiences gained by the Chilean student movement in their struggle for free and quality education. A movement that has triggered other social and political sectors of Chilean society including mining workers, rural villages and indigenous people among others. Demanding for equal rights and questioning the very foundations of the neoliberal system. 6:30 pm to start at 7pm, LHMU (Miscellaneous Workers Union) ground floor meeting room, 117-131 Capel St. North-Melbourne. More info call 0425 539 149 or write to lasnet@latinlasnet.org
Thursday 12 April
CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH
Zero Carbon Moreland’s April pub night will explore the short and long term impacts that climate change may have on health in Australia. Leading the discussion will be Fiona Armstrong, convenor of the Climate and Health Alliance and fellow of the Centre for Policy Development. Fiona is a longstanding environmentalist with a background in health and climate policy and is an active campaigner for health reform and climate action. Zero Carbon Moreland pub nights occur regularly on the 2nd Thursday of each month, , 6-8pm, Little dining room, Edinburgh Castle, cnr Sydney rd & Albion Street. All welcome - it’s a child / grandparent / neighbour friendly event.Free! Snacks provided.
Thursday 12 April
GROWING CHANGE: A JOURNEY INSIDE VENEZUELA'S FOOD REVOLUTION
Film directed by Simon Cunich. Follows the film-maker's journey to understand why current food systems leave hundreds of millions of people in hunger. It's a journey to understand how the world will feed itself in the future in the face of major environmental challenges. 6pm (for 6:30 start; cheap meal from 6pm). Clarrie Wohlers Hall, 51 Albert St, East Brunswick (close to Lygon St tramline). $10/$5. Organised by Socialist Alliance in support of Green Left Weekly. For more info ph 9639 8622 or 0438 304 326.
Friday 13 April
A NIGHT AT THE CINEMA: 10 TERRORISTS
For one night we Occupy the Cinema for the movie http://www.10terroriststhemovie.com/. Meet at City Square and march down to the cinema or meet us there. Further information to come on ticket prices/group discount etc. 9:00pm - 11:45pm, Greater Union Cinemas, 131 Russell Street, Melbourne. Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/101581783305882/
Sunday 15 April
FUNDRAISER: THESE MACHINES CUT RAZOR WIRE 2012
A fundraiser for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, with an incredible lineup of pro-refugee artists and bands including: Jeff Lang; The Stetson Family; Bell St Delays; Fraser A Gorman; Uncle Bill; The Cartridge Family; Nigel Wearne & the Cast Iron Promises; The Jed Rowe Band; Alex Hallahan & the Woodland Hunters; Kate Walker; Tully Sumner; Les Thomas. 4-7pm. Thornbury Theatre, 859 High St, Thornbury. $20 at the door. Children under 12 free.
Tuesday 17 April
EDUCATION EQUALITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN GLOBAL TIMES
Oxfam Victorian State Committee Forum. What are the big issues facing education in developing countries? This forum will examine the links between equality, justice and education in global times, bringing together experts in the field who will address some of the key challenges and seek to map a way forward. Speakers: Fazal Rizvi (Professor in Global Studies in Education at the University of Melbourne); Debra Tyler and Paul Molyneux ( University of Melbourne); Lisa Elford (Manager of the Oxfam-Monash partnership). Join us after the presentation for a Q & A session. 5.45pm – 7.30pm, Oxfam Australia Head Office, 132 Leicester St. Carlton. RSVP: groups@oxfam.org.au
Tuesday 17 April
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ANZAC: THE MILITARISATION OF AUSTRALIAN HISTORY
Join a discussion on the role of war and ANZAC in the forging of the Australian nation and the re-writing of our history. Speakers: Marilyn Lake Professor of history, co-author of book What's wrong with ANZAC?,and Joy Damousi, Professor of history and contributor to What's wrong with ANZAC? 6.30pm, Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, City (opposite Market). Organised by Green Left Weekly www.greenleft.org.au More: 9639 8622.
Wednesday 18 April
ANITA HEISS: AM I BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?
One of the leading Aboriginal Australians involved in the highly controversial Racial Discrimination case that dominated news agendas throughout 2011, writer and activist Anita Heiss charts her experiences as a modern woman in a country obsessed with identity politics. Anita shares her story of growing up with an Aboriginal mother and Austrian father – and explains the development of her activist consciousness – via her provocative new book, Am I Black Enough for You? In conversation with Martin Flanagan. More info: http://wheelercentre.com. The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, 6:15PM - 7:15PM. This is a free event; bookings are recommended:
Wednesday 18 April
FIXING EDUCATION FUNDING: DID GONSKI GET IT RIGHT?
Australian Fabians event. The recently released Gonski Review into public funding for schools has been described as “landmark” and “historic”. Billions of dollars more for schools and a fairer way of sharing it sounds like a great idea, but is the devil in the details and will the Gonski Review really change anything in Australian schools? Come along and hear the views of our panel of passionate education reformers, and join in the discussion about what Australia needs and what you can do to help make sure it happens. Speakers include Maxine McKew; Frank Sal (President, Victorian Association of State School Principals); Bronwyn Hinz (writer, education policy consultant and PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne). 6 pm, Melbourne Conference Centre Cnr Swanston/Little Lonsdale. Cost: $5 members, concession, unwaged $10 non-members. RSVP: vicevents@fabian.org.au. Web: www.fabian.org.au.
Thursday 19 April
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN WAR
Professor Karen Engle directs a Human Rights Centre at the University of Texas law school. Since 1999, the UN Security Council has passed at least seventeen resolutions on protection of civilians, children and women in war. Professor Engle will discuss the role of the international women’s rights movement, and argue that calls for gendered analysis of war and peace have led to a nearly exclusive focus on the harm of rape and sexual violence. She will also consider the UN’s use of celebrity diplomacy. 5.45pm – 7pm, Melbourne Law School, Theatre G08, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton. www.law.unimelb.edu.au/melbourne-law-school/news-and-events/news-and-events-details/diaryid/5834
Thursday 19 April
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: WHY EVERYONE SHOULD BE IN A WHEELCHAIR
Ken Haley speaks about the advantages of wheeled mobility, and asks what disability grips those bipeds who can’t see they should be in envy of wheelchair users — those lucky souls on a thrill ride that lasts a lifetime. A light-hearted look at the philosophical principle of mutual incomprehension. This is a free event; bookings are not required. 12:45PM - 1:15PM, The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More information: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 19 April
WIKILEAKS, ASSANGE AND DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
WikiLeaks – the rise, the backlash, the perilous fate of its Australian founder, Julian Assange – is one of the biggest news stories of the new millennium. The conversations about WikiLeaks and Assange are about so much more than the organisation and the individual behind it: they encompass freedom of speech (and the press), whistleblower protection, government transparency and raise fundamental questions about the underlying tenets of our democracy and civil rights. Presented in partnership with WACA – WikiLeaks Australian Citizen’s Alliance. Presenters: Christine Assange (mother of Julian; has spent the last 480 odd days extensively researching the Swedish case against her son); Scott Ludlam (Australian Greens Senator); Lizzie O'Shea (Melbourne lawyer specialising in public interest litigation); Bernard Keane (Crikey’s correspondent in Canberra); and Greg Barns (barrister and writer). BMW Edge, Federation Square , 6:30PM - 8:00PM. More information: http://wheelercentre.com. This is a free event. Bookings are essential: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=23303
Friday 20 April
THE FAMOUS SISTERS IN CRIME QUIZ NIGHT
Back by popular demand. Fun! Great prizes! Test your wits, creativity and knowledge of women’s crime on the page and screen... Presented by Sandra Nicholson & Vikki Petraitis. Questions and creative competitions by Karen Chisholm, Vikki Petraitis & Carmel Shute. Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome. (Note: Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries is repeated on Sundays, 10pm, ABC1 so there’s no excuse.) The Rising Sun Hotel, cnr Raglan St & Eastern Rd, South Melbourne. Free on-street parking after 6pm. $20/$25 (non-members) Dinner upstairs from 6.30pm (no lift). Bookings essential. Book individually or in tables of up to 8 with Lindy Cameron (03) 5983 9429 or email lindycameron@own.net.au Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au
Friday 20 April
RED CINEMA PRESENTS: SRI LANKA’S KILLING FIELDS
7pm (meal available from 6:30pm). $15/$10. Downstairs, Trades Hall, 127 Myers St, Geelong. Organised by Socialist Alliance in support of Green Left Weekly. For more info or bookings ph 5222 6900.
Saturday 21 April
BOOK LAUNCH: WHAT WOMEN WANT
Growing up in 'post-feminist' Australia, Nelly Thomas was told she could 'have it all'. She's giving it a crack, but isn't quite sure what 'it' is. In this hilarious part-memoir, part-manifesto, Thomas navigates the murky waters of her life and womanhood in the 21st century. 4pm launch at The Wheeler Centre followed by 5pm drinks, signings and book sales over the road at Embiggen Books (both venues on Little Lonsdale St, between Swanston & Russell Sts, City). More info: http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=20700433d43df1add1652f2ea&id=5123bf6429
Saturday 21 April
FREE THE REFUGEES. STOP MANDATORY DETENTION NOW
Rally: 12:00pm. Johnstone Park (opposite Geelong station). For more info, ph 0433 903 875 or 5222 6900.
EARTH DAY 2012 - MOBILIZE THE EARTH
As the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day approaches, people are becoming frustrated with the failure of governments to take any steps toward protecting and preserving the environment. Earth Day 2012 will act as a launch pad for growing the environmental movement and will put forth a bold declaration demanding immediate action to secure Renewable Energy for All and a sustainable future for our planet. What can YOU do to Mobilize the Earth? See information at http://www.earthday.org/2012
