Below is a calendar of peace and social justice events compiled on a weekly basis by Dale Hess. Dale is a Quaker and, together with Lorel Thomas, is joint Clerk of the Victorian Regional Meeting of the Society of Friends. Dale is active in Pace e Bene Australia. Lorel is the National Co-ordinator of the Australian Network to Ban Landmines and Cluster Munitions.
Tuesday 25 July, 7.30 pm: Peacemaking in the Modern World. For the last 9 months, Jasmine has been based in Al-Khalil (Hebron) in Palestine. Each day she has accompanied Palestinian children and adults as they negotiate the reality of checkpoints, restricted access to their own neighbourhoods and have to endure the reality of occupation. You have the chance to hear from Jasmine about her work with the Christian Peacemaker Teams and what it means to be seek peace in the modern world. Location: Brunswick Uniting Church, 214 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Supper afterwards. More details? Go to https://www.trybooking.com/RAQX. Sponsored by Brunswick Uniting Church & the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network. For more information? Contact PIEN
Wednesday, 26 July, 6 pm: Weapons or Well Being? There will be a panel discussion in the Sunderland Theatre (Medical School, Grattan St entrance) on the controversy about Melbourne University's new connection with Lockheed Martin, the world's largest arms seller. It's been organised by the Medical Association for the Prevention of War Student Group. Speakers included Dr Margie Beavis from the Med Faculty, the president of MAPW and an ICAN colleague, Alex Edney-Browne, who is doing an interesting PhD at Melbourne on drone warfare, and Professor Richard Tanter. The organisers have tried to get someone from both Lockheed Martin and the university administration, but for some reason have had no luck. Apart from the obvious questions about partnering with an organisation that draws 78% of its sales from armaments, there are critical questions university governance in this case.
Wednesday, 26 July, 7.30 pm: The Environment and Social Justice - Pope Francis’ Inspirational Reflections on Ecological Care: An evening of reflection and discussion. Guest Speaker is Dr Deborah Guess. Deborah Guess works in the area of ecological theology and is a research associate at Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity, Melbourne, where she teaches Christianity and Ecology. Deborah is also a long-time member of the Australian Christian Meditation Community and grows organic fruit and vegetables at her permaculture property at Warburton. Place: St Joan of Arc Parish Hall, 118 New St. Brighton. An initiative of the social justice group, St Joan of Arc. For more information contact Helen on 0418 999 800.
Friday 28 July, 7 pm for 7.30 pm: Stand Up for Justice! Julian Burnside AO QC is our guest speaker at St Francis Xavier Church Hall, Mayona Road, Montmorency. Opening speakers: Omar and Saad al Kassab. Q and A panel with all the speakers, joined by Kobra Moradi. This is a free event. However, bookings are essential: https://www.stickytickets.com.au or email massginfo@gmail.com
Saturday 29 July, 1 pm – 5 pm: Asylum Seeker Resource Centre Community Action Workshop. In these workshops we share tools and resources we can all use to help re-frame conversations with family, friends and people of influence on the rights of people seeking asylum. The content is designed to complement any existing advocacy people may already be involved in, but it's also an ideal entry point if they haven't been involved much before. On the day you will get to meet and work with like-minded people wanting to take action in their local area. As an organisation that shares humanitarian and human rights values with the ASRC, we would like to extend an invitation to your members to come along to our upcoming Community Action Workshop in the Bayside area. Venue: Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett 3190. Please RSVP here!
Wednesday 2 August 7:30 pm -9 pm: What Future for West Papua? In the early 1960s, West Papua was a Dutch colony, with a well-funded well-organised self-determination program, legislated by the Netherlands Parliament, and signed-off by Queen Juliana, with independence scheduled for 1970. By the end of the 1960s, West Papua was an Operational Military Zone within the Indonesian Republic. What happened, and what’s going on now? Speakers: Louise Byrne & Revd Peter Woods. Venue: Yarra Theological Union Study Centre, Enter via 34 Bedford Street Box Hill. Street parking available. Entry by donation. Refreshments available afterwards. Download a flyer.
Sunday 6 August, 10.30 am: Peace Service. Hiroshima Day St Paul’s Cathedral. The Japanese Consul-General, Mr Kazuyoshi Matsunaga, has been invited by the Dean to deliver a brief message on peace, and the Melbourne Chapter of Ikebana International (Japanese flower arranging) will provide the floral arrangements, which can be viewed in the Cathedral throughout the day. St Paul’s Cathedral, corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets.
Sunday 6 August, 2 pm – 4 pm: Hiroshima Day Peace Vigil. Outside of St Paul’s Cathedral. Organised by Medical Association for the Prevention of War. St Paul’s Cathedral, corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets.
Sunday 6 August, 2 pm: Hiroshima Day Commemoration. Professor Richard Tanter will speak and the film Hiroshima will be shown. Organised by CICD and the Unitarian Church. Venue: Melbourne Unitarian Church 110 Grey Street, East Melbourne.
Friday 25 August, 7.30 pm: Screening of the film, Guarding the Galilee. Presented by Queensland-born actor Michael Caton, this new 30-minute documentary shines a spotlight on the battle to stop the biggest coal mine in Australian history, Adani’s Carmichael project. The award-winning documentary team captures the raw beauty of the Queensland outback, where Adani’s mine threatens essential water resources. Bayside Oxfam Group, All Souls Anglican Church, 48-50 Bay Road, Sandringham, Victoria 3191.
Friday 8 September – Sunday 10 September: Independent and Peaceful Australia National Conference 2017, Melbourne.Conference theme: War, Peace and Independence: Keep Australia out of US wars. Speakers: Assoc. Prof. David Vine, Dr Alison Broinowski, James O’Neill, Prof Richard Tanter, Dr Margaret Beavis, Dr Mik Gilligan, Senator Scott Ludlam, Warren Smith,Peace Activist from Jeju Island and/or South Korea. More details: ipan.australia@gmail.com; Website: http://ipan.org.au
Friday 22 September, 6 pm – Sunday 24 September, 6 pm: Australian Conservation Foundation Convergence 2017. Together, we can mend our world. Do you want to stop Adani's giant, polluting coal mine and be part of the growing community of people prepared to show up and speak out clean energy and our children’s future? Want to make a real difference? Learn skills and connect with people? Be inspired, empowered and energised? Then come along to a weekend of training and community building at Fitzroy Town Hall 22-24 September. Your ticket includes vegetarian meals, materials and training. Scholarships are available if the cost of attending is a barrier as we want people from all walks of life to participate. Please get in touch with Chris for more information. Build people power: How to run a group with clear and effective roles to support each other, avoid burnout, create good strategy, have more fun; Practice the micro-skills of managing groups, conversations and meetings; How to sustain group involvement and maintain momentum between different campaigns; Increase your skills in advocacy; Build power in an enduring community with shared values that is active on multiple issues that impact our air, water, wildlife and communities; Understand your place as part of an inclusive, diverse and powerful movement, from small local groups to large organisations. Website.
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