Community Announcements 31 May 2012
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Thursday 31 May
ROSS MCMULLIN: FAREWELL, DEAR PEOPLE
The Friends of Emerald Hill Library invite you to meet Ross McMullin and hear him discuss his new book, which contains ten extended biographies of young men who exemplified Australia’s gifted lost generation of World War I. Ross McMullin is a historian and biographer whose main interests are Australian history, politics, and sport. He has researched and written extensively about the impact on Australia of its involvement in World War I. 7:30 pm, Emerald Hill Library, Bank Street, South Melbourne. Entry is free, no bookings required, and refreshments will be served. For further information ring Michael Sabada 0417 556 143. Michael.Sabada@hospira.com. For more on the book and the author on web at http://scribepublications.com.au/books-authors/title/farewell-dear-people/ To keep up to date on events email or visit our website: http://friendsofemeraldhilllibrary.org.au/
Thursday 31 May
MADLANDS: A JOURNEY TO CHANGE THE MIND OF A CLIMATE SCEPTIC
Anna Rose, co-founder of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, has written a book about her journey with Nick Minchin as they filmed the television special “I can change your mind about climate change”. She is currently touring Australia to promote her book, explain the climate science, and grow the climate movement. Unfortunately it’s too late to watch the documentary on iView but here are some video clips, including a fascinating interview with Naomi Oreskes which was cut from the final program http://www.abc.net.au/tv/changeyourmind/webextras/. This forum is a great opportunity to meet Anna, get a signed copy of the book, and join a discussion about climate action and the role of climate ‘sceptics’ like Nick Minchin. This is a joint event with Darebin Climate Action Now and the Darebin branch of Australian Youth Climate Coalition. 6 pm - 7:30pm, Donald Street Community Hall, Preston. All welcome, no cost.
Thursday 31 May
CONCERT: WE SING FOR RECONCILIATION
Celebrates the powerful and consistent voice of Indigenous Australia that has travelled and survived through the millennia. From ancient songlines to digital airwaves Aboriginal people have used music and song to teach, share and connect for the past 60,000 years. Featuring: Bart Willoughby; Yabu Band; Skin Choir; Massive Hip Hop Choir. 8pm. Royal Melbourne Hotel, 629 Bourke St, City. $10. Presented by Songlines Aboriginal Music Corporation.
Thursday 31 May
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - GEELONG
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.15pm, Johnstone Park, Fenwick Street, opposite The Gordon TAFE. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Thursday 31 May
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE IN THE DIGITAL AGE: CONVERSATION, RELATIONSHIPS AND SOCIAL CONNECTION
“Only Connect” said E M Forster. Could Mr Forster have envisaged a world in which one person connected with another, thousands of miles away, through free video and voice calls, instant messages and file sharing, via a computer and broadband internet connection? Humans are now so freely connected through computers as to cause consternation to governments like those of Russia and China. But does virtual communication improve or impair that capacity for good human connection? How are conversations and thus relationships and identities changing in the digital age, as so many of us now have online presences? Award-winning British writer, journalist and broadcaster Anita Sethi ponders these questions and more. This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM , The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 31 May
FILM: THE LAST SURVIVOR
A documentary presenting the stories of four survivors of genocide (the Holocaust, Rwanda, Darfur and the Congo). It highlights their efforts to educate, motivate and promulgate a civic response to mass atrocity crimes, in order to have a lasting social impact. Doors open 8pm, film starts 8:30pm. Bella Union, Trades Hall, cnr Lygon St & Victoria Parade, Carlton South (enter via Lygon St). Tickets presale: $12/$15; door: $17/$20; group discount (6 or more) $10. Tickets on sale at Bella Union. For more information, see http://artsinaction.com.au/
Thursday 31 May
PROTEST - JUSTICE FOR JULIAN ASSANGE! NO US EXTRADITION! BRING HIM HOME!
12-2pm and 4:30pm onwards. Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, cnr Spring & Lonsdale Sts, City. A decision is expected shortly over whether Wikileaks founder Julian Assange will be extradited to Sweden, from where there is a high probability that he will be extradited to the United States where a secret indictment against him has been prepared. Join the global protests this Thursday.
Thursday 31 May
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - STAND UP FOR REFUGEES WITH NO RIGHT OF APPEAL
5pm. Outside Nicola Roxon's office, 337 Gordon St, Maribrynong. Sri Lankan-born Ranjini was verified as a genuine refugee and set about starting a new life with her new husband in Melbourne. She and her husband recently discovered they're expecting their first child together. But two weeks ago ASIO revised her security finding and now she and her young sons join around 50 other refugees (including six children) held without knowing the reasons for their detention, without independent review and without an opportunity for appeal. At the vigil we'll deliver a petition to Attorney-General Nicola Roxon's office in Maribyrnong at dusk by the light of hundreds of candles, a vigil for Ranjini and her family and all others locked up indefinitely without appeal. Organised by Get Up. For more info visit http://www.getup.org.au/campaigns/refugees/vigil-for-right-to-appeal/melbourne-vigil-for-justice
Friday 1 June
THE WAR ON CORPORATE WELFARE
12:30pm. Darebin Intercultural Centre, 59A Roseberry Ave, Preston. This forum is part of Reconcilliation Week. Organised and facilitated by Sharon Firebrace, Indigenous producer & presenter on Radio 3KND. Speakers: Kevin Bracken (Victorian state secretary, MUA); Sharif As Saber (professor, RMIT); Humphrey Mc Queen (historian). Free event including lunch. Registration essential: ph 8470 8440 or email intercultural@darebin.vic.gov.au
Friday 1 – Sunday 3 June
MEMORIES - CONTACT WITH WHITE PEOPLE
Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, Burrinja Cultural Centre is hosting a fascinating collection of art, films, speakers and workshops. All days - Memories - Contact with White People Artworks Exhibition. Friday - Indigenous Film Night. Saturday - Toy-Making for Children, Basket Weaving for Adults. Sunday - Bruce Pascoe and Bill Gammage in conversation about the Aboriginal economy and land-management strategies prior to colonialisation. All the details can be found at http://www.burrinja.org.au/index.php/burrinja-whats-on/whatson. Entry Free. Burrinja, cnr Glenfern Rd and Matson Dr in Upwey.
Saturday 2 June
OXFAM GROUP CASTLEMAINE — DANCE AGAINST WANT
The Oxfam fundraising group based in Castlemaine is holding a “Dance Against Want”. This will be a bush dance at Castlemaine Town Hall from 6pm. There will be a meal of soup, bread and fruit provided, as well as raffles and lucky door prizes. Providing the music will be the Centenary Band, comprising Jane Thompson, James Rigby and friends. The event is open to all, family friendly and no bookings are required. At $35 per family and $15 for an individual, it promises to be a reasonably priced and memorable night out! Please come along, have a great fun-filled night and help to support a wonderful cause. No need to book, just turn up on the night. Enquiries to Judy Tregear on 5470 5747
Saturday 2 June
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY - IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU
Rod Quantock will discuss why it’s so important we all try to reduce our impact on the environment, as well as giving some tips on how to avoid paying the carbon tax and how to drive down your energy bills. You will be able to choose an action to start or continue your household’s journey from a small selection of products and services on offer, including energy monitoring at home, electric bikes, energy saving advice, and more. 10am - 11.30am, 30 Gastons Rd, Eltham. Free event. Bookings are essential. Contact the Environment and Strategic Planning Administration on 9433 3316.
Saturday 2 June
OASES BREAKFAST: SUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY: A RESPONSE TO GLOBAL WARMING
Dr Geoff Lacey will discuss his recent book about responding to climate change, addressing the causes of and responses to this crisis of our way of life. He argues that we must recover an organic view that respects the quality of wildness in the natural world. He recalls the arguments of E.F. Schumacher, in Small is Beautiful, that for every activity there is a certain appropriate scale. He present images of many sustainable human activities on the local scale. It is at the local site that we engage directly with our environment and learn to understand it; we establish the outlines of a future economy; and we affirm the value of nature in its all its wildness. RSVP: info@oases.edu.au or call 9819-3502 and leave a message. 9 am, Augustine Centre, 2 Minona St, Hawthorn. All welcome. Please RSVP for catering purposes. $25/ Conc. $15 incl breakfast.
Saturday 2 June
FILM SCREENING: A NIGHT WITH VIOLETA
Film by Andres Wood about the life of Violeta Parra, a Chilean folk singer best known for her song, 'Gracias a la Vida'. A night of music & discussion. $10. Food & drinks available. 6pm. MUA hall, 46-54 Ireland St, West Melbourne. Presented by Colectivo Memoria y Rebeldia. For more info ph 0431 600 215 or 0404 165 331.
Sunday 3 June
STAND UP FOR THE BURRUP
Support the struggle of the Ngarla-Ngardi peoples of the Pilbara to protect the sacred site Murujuga, world's oldest and largest rock art landscape. On 22.05.2012, the Australian Heritage Council gave its Final Report to Heritage Minister Tony Burke. The Report confirms that the Murujuga/Dampier Archipelago rock art landscape meets the Universal Values criteria for UNESCO World heritage Listing. The Australian government must stop pandering to the resources lobby and the Western Australian government. The Australian Government must nominate the Murujuga/Dampier Archipelago rock art landscape to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012. A National Park on the 2007 National Heritage Zone boundaries - no exclusions - co-managed by Traditional Owners. 2:00pm, Melbourne Trades Hall. More info: http://www.standupfortheburrup.com/
Monday 4 – Sunday 17 June
INVEST IN INDEPENDENCE: 3CR’S ANNUAL RADIOTHON
Australia holds one of the most concentrated corporatised media landscapes in the world, and in the past year we have seen the fruits born of a system that prioritises shareholder return over the needs of the community. 3CR Community Radio exists as a direct counter to corporate media and is a vital source of innovative and independent content. For 36 years 3CR Community Radio has brought you environmental, indigenous, women’s, ethnic, union, music and other community programs that you won’t find anywhere else. The station is financially supported by our listening community. This year we are trying to raise $210,000 to cover operating costs. Buy your share of the media and invest in independence – make a tax deductible donation online at www.3cr.org.au, phone 03 9419 8377 or send a cheque or money order payable to ‘Community Radio Federation Ltd’ PO Box 1277 Collingwood 3066.
Tuesday 5 June
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2012: THINK OUTSIDE THE CITY BLOCK
Hundreds of people will join hands around one of Melbourne CBD’s 1 hectare city blocks on World Environment Day as a measure of the threat to our forests, oceans and wild places from logging and mining. Come and join hands with hundreds of others on the United Nations’ 12th World Environment Day and show your support for Australia’s world renowned natural environment. We’re hoping to get a big turnout on the day, which will require a lot of coordination. If you have a bit of extra time, we’re looking for some crowd marshalls to help us coordinate the simultaneous around-the-block hand-holding. This would involve either coming in to the Wilderness Society office early on the day or for an hour or so on a day prior to the event. Info and RSVP: vic.community.campaigner@wilderness.org.au. 1pm, corner of Bourke and Elizabeth Streets (bottom of Bourke St Mall). All encouraged to participate.
Tuesday 5 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - TRARALGON
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.30pm, outside Minister Peter Hall’s office, 181 Franklin Street, Traralgon. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Wednesday 6 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - SHEPPARTON
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.00pm, GOTAFE, Fryers Street, Shepparton. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Wednesday 6 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - WANGARATTA
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 4.00pm, outside MP Tim McCurdy’s office, 15 Murphy Street, Wangaratta. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Wednesday 6 June
REPORT FROM PHILIPPINES: INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY AFFAIR
Every year the KMU Labor Centre in the Philippines organises an International Solidarity Affair, which is a solidarity visit with many activities. This year the a coalition of groups, including the KMU and IOHSAD, have organised an International Solidarity Mission on Mining, and they are asking supportive labour movement organisations to send delegates to this important solidarity visit. Part of the trip involves meeting mining communities and discussing with the workers their situation, and what activities can improve the situation. Come to AAWL’s next Public Meeting for a report back on this very important Solidarity visit to the Philippines. 6pm, Evatt Room, Trades Hall, Cnr Victoria and Lygon Streets Carlton. Email: aawl@aawl.org.au Web: aawl.org.au
Wednesday 6 June
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, SAFE FOOD AND THE THREAT OF GM WHEAT
Why did we allow GM canola to be grown in Victoria? Do the claims that GM will feed the world stack up? To the contrary, will GM wheat threaten our very daily bread? And who are the forces lobbying our regulators which are leading us to eat in the dark? Our presenter is Jessica Harrison from Gene Ethics and from MADGE, who'll also share how she became involved and the campaign's future direction. 7pm. SELBY Community House, Wombalana Rd, Selby (enter from Charles St). Gold coin donation. Light supper provided. For more info ph 9754 2039.
Thursday 7 June
BOB KATTER: AN INCREDIBLE RACE OF PEOPLE
A highly personal and at times challenging investigation of our politics and industry over many decades: heroes are applauded and pretenders dismissed, urgent issues are identified and solutions tabled. One of the country’s most controversial politicians, Bob Katter Jr, in conversation with Barrie Cassidy, urges us to consider, discuss, and act to ensure Australia’s future remains bright. The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, 6:15PM - 7:15PM. This is a free event. Bookings are recommended. Make a booking: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=24331
Thursday 7 June
EXPLORING THE EXPERIENCES OF THE IRANIAN DIASPORA
An expert panel for a discussion about the experiences of Iranians who have migrated to Australia due to historical events including the 1979 revolution and the 1980s Iran–Iraq war, and the ensuing issues of identity, displacement, home and belonging. Yalda Hakim, SBS Dateline presenter, will lead the discussion. Panellists include Professor Amin Saikal am, Director, Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Australian National University; Dr Mammad Aidani, playwright and author of Welcoming the stranger: narratives of identity and belonging in an Iranian diaspora; and poet, writer and filmmaker Granaz Moussavi, director of My Tehran for sale. 6:00pm - 7:15pm, Experimedia, Main entry, State Library, Swanston St. Free event. Bookings https://register.eventarc.com/event/view/7689/tickets/exploring-the-experiences-of-the-iranian-diaspora-thursday-7-june, or 8664 7099, inquiries@slv.vic.gov.au
Thursday 7 June
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: AUSTRALIA AND THE MONARCHY
Expanding on his recent essay for Griffith Review, historian and biographer Jim Davidson examines the complex history of Australia’s relationship with the British monarchy, and the various attempts to make it a real presence here. He concludes by asking, when will Australian society and polity face up to the inevitable and move on? This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM , The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 7 June
FILM SCREENING: THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN
Ross House presents The Big Picture, films for environmental and social justice on the first Thursday of the month. Epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. Castigated as a pariah in his community, he bravely transforms his farm amidst a failing economy, vicious rumours and arson. He succeeds in creating a bastion of free expression and a revolutionary form of agriculture in rural America. www.farmerjohnmovie.com. Info ph Sarah 9650 1599. 6pm - 8pm, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. All welcome. Entry by donation. All proceeds go towards environmental and social justice groups.
Thursday 7 June
CHALLENGING THE HUNGER MYTHS: LAND IS LIFE
Hear from small-scale farmers from South Africa, sharing their experiences around food security and how we can tackle the root problems behind our current global food system. This is a complex issue, intertwined with climate change, land rights, food wastage, trade and environmental sustainability, and increasingly we see that from each of our different organisations, we all have a role to play. The forum will also be the launch of Oxfam’s ‘Land is Life: South Africa’ photographic exhibition featuring images from renowned photographer Matthew Willman. Speakers: Colette Solomon (Deputy Director of Women on Farms Project), Gertruida Baartman (Chair of the Agridynamic Co-Operative) & Andrew Hewett (Oxfam Executive Director). RSVP: http://growabetterfuture.eventbrite.com. 6pm – 7:30pm, Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall, 90-120 Swanston St. All welcome, please register. No cost.
Friday 8 June
JOBS YOU CAN COUNT ON SOLIDARITY GIG
As part of the NUW’s Jobs You Can Count On campaign the Red Rockets of Borneo, the Operators and Chemistry Set will play a fundraising gig to support the campaign to ensure every worker counts. Workers from NUW sites will talk about their struggle for Jobs They Can Count On on the night because Every Worker Counts! The Red Rockets of Borneo, The Operators and Chemistry Set will play this gig to help raise funds to boost the workers negotiations. 8 pm, Bella Union, Level 1, Trades Hall, Corner Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton (entrance off Lygon Street). http://www.bellaunion.com.au/program_guide/show_587/
Sunday 10 June
RICH LAND, WASTELAND: HOW COAL IS KILLING AUSTRALIA
From broken rivers to broken hearts, the long-term and permanent negative impacts of coal and CSG mining that Sharyn Munro’s book foreshadows are a frightening prospect for our nation’s future. Sharyn Munro is a freelance writer as well as an award-winning short story writer and has contributed non-fiction pieces to ABC Radio National’s Bush Telegraph program. She has written two endearing, inspiring and informative books, The Woman on the Mountain and Mountain Tails. Sharyn won the Alan Marshall Short Story Award in 2002. Bookings: 9439 8700 elthambookshop@bigpond.com, http://www.facebook.com/elthambookshop. 3pm - 4.30pm, Edendale Farm, Gastons Lane, Eltham. All welcome. Bookings are essential. Entry: $5.00 includes refreshments
Wednesday 13 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - BAIRNSDALE
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.15pm, outside MP Tim Bull’s office, 143 Main Street, Bairnsdale. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Wednesday 13 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - SALE
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.15pm, outside MP Peter Ryan’s office, 54B Cunninghame Street, Sale. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Wednesday 13 June
LIZARDS REVENGE (SHUT ROXBY DOWN 2012) INFO NIGHT
Come along to have your questions answered and find out more about the Lizard's Revenge DIY music, arts blockade/festival in South Australia 14-18 July 14-18. Find out more about transport, logistics, actions & legals. 6-8pm. Trades Hall, cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts, Carlton South. For more info visit Lizards Revenge. http://lizardsrevenge.net/
Thursday 14 June
TAFE RALLIES HEAD TO THE COUNTRY - WARRNAMBOOL
Regional TAFE institutes will be the hardest hit by Baillieu's savage cuts, so next week TAFE4All will be heading to the regions to rally support for the campaign to save TAFE. Join us at your nearest campus to be part of the fightback and voice your opposition to this act of destruction. Help spread the word, and go to our Facebook events page to let your friends know you'll be there. 12.00pm, outside MP Denis Napthine’s office, 94 Liebig Street, Warrnambool. http://tafe4all.org.au/ To see the extent of media coverage, go to: www.scoop.it/t/tafe-in-victoria or nteu.org.au/tafe.
Thursday 14 June
LUNCHBOX / SOAPBOX: AN OLD TAKE ON JUSTICE: COUNTY KOORI COURT
Judge John Smallwood is currently the Judge in charge of the County Koori Court which sits in the regional area of the Latrobe Valley. Today he discusses the concept of the court, how it has worked to date, the important role of community elders, and the court’s many successes. With an incredibly low rate of re-offending since the court’s inception in 2008, what can be learnt from this style of justice? And should it be expanded? This is a free event. 12:45PM - 1:15PM , The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street. More info: http://wheelercentre.com
Thursday 14 June
BEYOND ZERO EMISSIONS ZCA 2020 PLAN
Beyond Zero Emissions will be sharing their Stationary Energy Plan at the June ZCM pub night. This plan looks at replacing all coal-powered electricity generation with concentrated solar thermal with storage and wind power, combined with a large-scale upgrade of the existing electricity grid. http://www.mefl.com.au/news-and-events/item/920-. 6pm - 8pm , Little Dining Room, Edinburgh Castle (cnr Sydney Rd & Albion St), Brunswick. All welcome. No cost. Drinks at pub prices.
Thursday 14 June
FAITH AND CULTURE: THE POLITICS OF BELIEF: THE VOICE OF FAITH AND PUBLIC REASON
Keynote lecture: Raimond Gaita; Panel discussion: Raimond Gaita, Scott Stephens, Asma Barlas, Susan Neiman, and Bernadette Tobin. More info: http://wheelercentre.com. BMW Edge, Federation Square , 6:00PM - 8:15PM. This is a free event. Bookings are recommended: http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=26000
Saturday 16 June
PUBLIC MEETING: OCCUPY & BEYOND: PART 2
You're invited to Occupy & Beyond, where everyone will be encouraged to share their thoughts on the strengths, weaknesses, successes and failures of the Occupy movement in Australia. We want to provide an opportunity for people who have been involved in Occupy Melbourne to share their valuable insights. Thought things failed horribly? Come along and share why. Thought it's changed the face of Australia for the better? Come along and share why. 1-5pm. Venue TBC. For more info visit http://occupymelbourne.org/
Saturday 16 June
CLASSICS AND JAZZ: A MUSICAL EVENING AT GEELONG COLLEGE
Featuring local musicians including Christian Hehir Jazz Trio, Pegasus Singers and the Geelong College Choir, this Medical Association for the Prevention of War fundraiser will offer an eclectic mix, with a delicious supper afterwards. At Geelong College, Aphrasia Street, Newtown; 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets $40, ($20 concession) from Gisela 0430 861 621. Share the flyer with your friends: www.mapw.org.au/download/mapw-geelong-musical-soiree-june-2012-flyer
Saturday 16 June
THE INTERSECTION OF CRIME AND DESIRE: US CRIME WRITER J M REDMANN SPILLS ALL
US lesbian crime writer J M (Jean) Redmann wowed audiences on her first in 1994. She’s finally returning and will talk about her Micky Knight series with Sisters in Crime national co-convenor and fellow author, Lindy Cameron. Ill Will, the fifth book in her New Orleans series, has just been released. Jean is also the Director of Prevention at the largest AIDS service organization in Louisiana. She also presents workshops on safer sex, which gives her a great excuse to watch dirty videos, talk about sex and ask questions such as, “What do you do with that pink thing?” during a normal work day. 8pm, Rising Sun Hotel, cnr Raglan St & Eastern Rd, South Melbourne. $5 (members/concession )/$10 (non-members). Men or ‘brothers-in-law’ welcome. No bookings necessary. Info: Carmel Shute on 0412 569 356 or go to www.sistersincrime.org.au
Sunday 17 June
AUSTRALIAN MENTAL HEALTH HUMAN RIGHTS LAW REFORM COALITION FUNDRAISER
Leading Australian Aboriginal mental health and human rights activists, people with the lived experience of emotional and spiritual distress, members of the Stolen Generation and Forgotten Australians, ex-wards of the state, gay, lesbian, transgender, transexual and intersex, refugee and prisoner advocates and human rights lawyers will be speaking. 2-6pm. $10. Evelyn Hotel, 351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. For info ph Greg Oke 0431 704 975.
WORLD REFUGEE DAY RALLY
War and oppression creates refugees. Capitalism creates war and oppression. Refugees are workers who are running from bombs and running from starvation. They go to countries like Greece, the United States, Egypt, Malaysia and Korea where they are constantly being threatened with deportation. They come to countries like Australia in boats and are locked up in immigration detention centres. 2012 marks 20 years of mandatory detention of refugees arriving in boats in Australia. World wide, workers will be marching in defence of refugees. Join us in protest on World Refugee Day - gather at 12 noon at State Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne. Speakers then march to join the EMERGE Festival in Fitzroy. http://www.un.org/en/events/refugeeday/ http://www.asrc.org.au/events/world-refugee-day-rally-march/
