Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children - Ballarat - Calendar, 2015

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015

Monthly catch up with a coffee morning on the last Wednesday of the month.Venues to be decided...
Posted by Grandmothers Against Detention of Refugee Children Ballarat on Tuesday, 4 August 2015

Interfaith, multicultural and environment events from Faith Communities Council of Victoria - June 2015

Cross-posted from Beside The Creek, the blog Ballarat Interfaith Network

	Latest News & Upcoming Events June 2015
		Upcoming Events Scarves Story: Gippsland Ethnic Communities Council 4th June 11:00am Read More Interfaith Festival: Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network 7th June 12:30pm Read More Tour to Places of Worship: Dandenong Interfaith Network 10th June 8:30am Read More Tolerance & Respect of other Religions: Lajna Imaillah Victoria 13th June 11:00am Read More Annual General Meeting 2015: Council of Christians and Jews (Vic) 14th June 3:00pm Read More Tour to Islamic Museum of Australia: Casey Multi-Faith Network 16th June 9:30am Read More ISIS, Sectarianism and Islamophobia: Middle East Studies Forum 16th June 10:00am Read More Friendship Gathering: Yarra Interfaith Network 20th June 2:30pm Read More How Jesus The Faithful Jew became The Christ of Christianity: Council of Christians and Jews Vic 5th July 2:00pm Read More Multifaith Future Leaders Program 21st July 5:00pm Read More Climate Change Workshop: Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) / Greenfaith 26th July 12:00pm Read More Religious Dates & Holidays Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom (Sikhism) 16th June Read More Beginning of the Month of Ramadan (Islam) 18th June Read More Ashala Puja / Dharma Day (Buddhism) 2nd July Read More Martyrdom of the Bab (Baha'i) 10th July Read More Laylat al Qadr – Night of Destiny (Islam) 13th July Read More Ancestor Day / Ulambana / Obon- Mahayana) (Buddhism) 13th July Read More Eid ul Fitr – End of Ramadan and breaking of the Fast (Islam) 18th July Read More Tisha B’Av / Fast of Av (Judaism) 26th July Read More Obon (Shintoism) 13th August Read More Assumption of Mary (Christianity) 15th August Read More Latest news Interfaith September: Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania  Throughout the month of September, congregations within the Uniting Church in Australia, as well as congregations and groups from other denominations and religions are encouraged to participate in Interfaith September - an initiative to create a community of hospitality, conversation and friendship with people of all faiths in their neighbourhood. Read More Listening to the Land (Autumn): Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network  On Saturday 23rd May 2015, thirty-five people came together at Green's Bush, Main Ridge for the 'Listening to the Land' autumn program. Read More Symphony of Peace Prayers: Geelong Interfaith Network  On Sunday, 17 May 2015, the Geelong Interfaith Network took part in the Symphony of Peace Prayers (SOPP) at Geelong West Town Hall. Read More Jewish Bus Tour: Frankston Interfaith Network  On Wednesday 29 April 2015, twenty nine people departed Frankston Visitor Information centre for a bus tour to the Jewish Museum of Australia, St Kilda and the Progressive Synagogue of Temple Beth Israel, St Kilda followed by a kosher lunch in Elsternwick. Read More Faith Communities Council of Victoria on Facebook & Twitter  Did you know the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) posts over 200 multifaith events and news articles per year on its website: faithvictoria.org.au Read More Articles Local: Good Samaritan assaulted after standing up for Muslim women who were abused on Melbourne train The Age, 26 May 2015 'Bomb proofing' Melbourne Jewish centre: Government funds $500,000 security wall The Age, 11 May 2015 Prevention better than deradicalisation as number of teenage jihadis grows The Age, 14 May 2015 Ancient Coptic Orthodox Church develops new high-rise parish in Melbourne CBD The Age, 4 May 2015 Media Release: State budget announced Andrew's government supports diversity and the arts Multicultural Arts Victoria, 6 May 2015 Muslim women’s football team to play historic curtain-raiser at MCG Herald Sun, 12 May 2015 The Art of Zhen Shan Ren in Melbourne Epoch Times, 14 May 2015 This is our Islam: Ararat Muslims reveal what it is like to be a religious minority in a country town ABC, 11 May 2015 Monash hospital agrees to female-only doctor requests after complaint The Age, 6 May 2015 National: Religious leaders call on Abbott government and Labor to pledge deep carbon cuts Sydney Morning Herald, 26 May 2015 This Is Why Australia Has ‘National Sorry Day’ Time, 25 May 2015 Sellicks Hills Buddha: Retreat to attract 20,000 visitors a year Herald Sun, 18 May 2015 Ingleside’s big landmark is an article of faith and beauty Daily Telegraph, 13 March 2015 Indigenous oral history honoured by Jewish community J Wire, 11 May 2015 Australian Megachurch Band Hillsong United Wins Billboard Music Award Ahead of 'Empires' Release Christian Post, 18 May 2015 Toowoomba residents will put city on show at UNESCO The Chronicle, 20 May 2015 Far-flung Broken Hill an unlikely base for two young Mormon missionaries ABC, 16 May 2015 International: ‘Olympics of religions’ receives a preview in Salt Lake City The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 April 2015 First Divine Liturgy in 93 Years Held in Historic Greek Orthodox Church in Izmir, Turkey Pappas Post, 16 May 2015 World's largest temple to be built in India  The Telegraph, 26 May 2015 Emotional moment for 'Sikh Samaritan' Daily Mail Australia, 25 May 2015 Dutch cabinet approves partial ban on Islamic veil in public areas The Guardian, 23 May 2015 The Challenges Faced By Religious Minorities Practicing Their Faith Malaysian Digest, 8 May 2015 The World’s Religions Bring Compassion to Nepal Parliament of Religions, 5 May 2015 Articles of Interest A Day in the Life of the Dalai Lama Lion’s Roar, 29 May 2015 Inside the World’s Largest Free Kitchen Munchies, 28 April 2015 Interfaith Collaboration – Walking the Talk Uri.org, 18 May 2015 Get literate in myth, religion and theology The Conversation, 20 March 2015 Arlington Cemetery Gravestones Honor America's Fallen Soldiers Of Every (And No) Faith Huffington Post, 25 May 2015 Multimedia: Islamic Sects informationisbeautiful.net 14 Powerful Moments Of Love And Sacrifice That Will Change How You See Hindus And Muslims Buzz Feed, 22 May 2015 Audio: Art as a spiritual practice ABC Radio, 24 May 2015 Has religion fallen off the radar in Australia? ABC Radio, 30 April 2015 Flesh and divinity–pagans, Jews and Christians ABC Radio, 2 April 2015 Video: Baha'i protest World News Australia, 17 May 2015 Hip-Hop Hijabis: Spitting Rhymes About Being Muslim And Female 18 May 2015 Resources Religion Fact Sheet What can you do as bystander Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool FCCV on Facebook and Twitter: To receive FCCV news on a regular basis, Like us onFacebook or Follow us on Twitter

Victorian Climate Action Calendar - 5 April to 24 June 2015

Dale Hess Calendar - 14-10-27

Dale Hess has produced a calendar every Monday morning for many years. Dale does give university holidays a miss. Dale is a Quaker - in fact something of an expert on Quaker history - and a member, as well, of the Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand.  Dale's calendar has an interesting flavour of peace, ethics, and environmental activism/spirituality.  The calendar will appear here each Monday except for the university holidays and the occasional day when Dale's calendar doesn't arrive in the mail box.

Tuesday 28 October, 6 pm – 8 pm: Australia Adrift: Navigating New Pathways.  Prof. Joe Camilleri at St Michael’s Church at 120 Collins Street, Melbourne. ‘I am greatly looking forward to a thoughtful conversation on the many challenges we face and possible responses in Australia and internationally.’ Cost: $15 or $50 for whole series of four lectures. Bookings can be made at:

http://www.stmichaels.org.au/programs/upcoming-events/display/3129/rethinking-the-future-lecture-series.

Tuesday 28 October, 7 pm:  Forum and Round Table: Beat the Budget and the Rest of Abbott’s Anti-Worker Program. There will be brief updates on the unacceptable budget measurers and just what is still being proposed by the Doctors Reform Society, Fair Go for Pensioners, Victorian Council of Social Services, Australian Education Union. Venue: Meeting Room 1, Trades Hall, corner of Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton South.

Wednesday 29 October, 6 pm: The Forgotten Palestinians of Lebanon. Olfat Mahmoud, Director of Palestinian Women’s Humanitarian Organisation of Lebanon, and university lecturer, will talk about the forgotten Palestinians of Lebanon. Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria Street, Carlton. RSVP: office@apheda.org.au. All welcome.

Thursday 30 October, 6.30 pm – 8 pm: Melbourne Free University: Iran. Amin Ansari, Flinders University and curator of Greens’ Art website, Linda Briskman, Swinburne University, will be interviewed for 45 minutes, then there will be 45 minutes of open discussion. The Alderman (upstairs), 134 Lygon Street, East Brunswick.

Saturday 1 November,  9.30 am till 6 pm: Borderlands Mega Book Sale.  We will be having a fund-raising mega book sale at Borderlands cooperative. There is a wide variety of genres to choose at very cheap prices: something for everyone. At The Habitat Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn.

Sunday 2 November 10 am till 5 pm: Borderlands Mega Book Sale.  We will be having a fund-raising mega book sale at Borderlands cooperative. There is a wide variety of genres to choose at very cheap prices: something for everyone. At The Habitat Centre, 2 Minona Street, Hawthorn.

Monday 3 November, 6 pm dinner, 6.30 program: Skillshare #3: Writing letters to the editor, media releases and opinion pieces with Jim Green. Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia 3070. Upstairs (entry via side-door on Perry Street). RSVP to ace@foe.org.au. Contact: 0421 955 066 (Gem).

Wednesday 5 November, 6 pm – 7 pm: Melbourne Activist Legal Support Information Night. Interested in becoming more involved in the work of Melbourne Activist Legal Support? These are many ways to contribute to our work, knowing you are helping to provide an essential support to those standing up for social and environmental justice. Come along and find out more! Venue: Trades Hall, Room TBA, 54 Lygon Street, Carlton. Registration: http://malsinfo051114.eventbrite.com.au

Thursday 6 November 7:30 pm -9 pm: Conflict over the Islamic State in Iraq & Syria: Insights from Muslim experience & social traditions. With Susan Day Dirgham, who has lived for several years in Syria, and Fr Bruce Duncan, who examines changes in Islamic just war thinking in the light of international human rights today. The Study Centre Yarra Theological Union. Best entry via 34 Bedford Street, Box Hill. Refreshments available afterwards. An entry donation is welcome. Further info: 9899 4777  |  admin@socialpolicyconnections.com.au.

Wednesday 12 November – Sunday 23 November: Tales of a City by the Sea: A Palestinian Story of love, separation and beautiful resistance. Wednesday performance at 6.30 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7.30 pm, Sunday 4 pm. $25 full; $15 concession. La MaMa, 349 Drummond Street, Carlton. Tel: 9347 6142.

Tuesday 18 November, 5.30 pm – 8 pm: Victorian Election Environmental Expert Policy Review. In preparation for the 2014 Victorian Election, the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) and RMIT University are hosting a panel of renowned environmental practitioners to review the environment policies offered by the major political parties. Our Panel of experts will offer a fact-based analysis of each party’s policy based on decades of experience: Peter Nadebaum,Senior Principal - Environment, GHD Consultants; Zena Helman, Principal, Helman Consultants; Stephen Jenkins, Director, EnviroRisk; Professor Graham Currie, Chair - Public Transport, Monash University. Attendance is free but bookings are essential. Places are limited and expected to book out fast. Register by Monday, 10 November. Venue: The ground floor lecture theatre (room 007) of RMIT’s new Building 80, 80/445 Swanston St, Melbourne. Any queries, email vic-events@eianz.org.

Monday 1 December, 6 pm dinner, 6.30 program: Skillshare #4:: Non-Violent Direct Action with Nicola Paris, CounterAct. Friends of the Earth, 312 Smith street, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia 3070. Upstairs (entry via side-door on Perry Street). RSVP to ace@foe.org.au. Contact: 0421 955 066 (Gem).

Wednesday 3 December – Friday 5 December: Melbourne Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Workshop. The purpose of the DRM workshop is both to develop practical skills for risk management practitioners who are involved in initiatives across the Disaster Risk Management Cycle (DRMC) spectrum in both Australia, and the Asian-Pacific region. Venue: 277 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Further details: http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbdrmdec2014...pdf

Wednesday 10 December – Friday 12 December: Melbourne Participatory Project Management (PPM) Workshop.The purpose of the PPM workshop is to develop practical project management skills for community development (CD) practitioners or project managers, working in either Australia or overseas, who are involved in initiatives throughout the Project Management Cycle (PMC). Venue: 277 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Further details:http://www.torqaid.com/images/stories/melbppmdec2014...pdf