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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE NOVEMBER 2003 ... . AUSTRALIA EAST TIMOR FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (SA) INC [Formerly the Campaign for an Independent East Timor (SA) Inc.] C/- Global Education Centre, 1st Floor, Torrens House, 220 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000 Guest speakers at the Annual Dinner at 7.00pm on 29 November 2003: Shirley Shackletoon Wife of Greg Shackleton, murdered at Balibo on 16/10/1975 Long time activist for East Timor independence. Recently returned from East Timor. The subject of her talk is The Balibo Community House Our other guest speaker (as previously advertised) is Don Jarrett Don has recently returned from working in East Timor and will outline the Teaching Teachers program This program is a vital aspect for the reconstruction of East Timor and fundamental for its future. Ikaros Hall Arthur Street UNLEY MUSIC: BACKDOOR CAJUN EAST TIMOR CULTURAL GROUP Cost:$25 or $20 unwaged Phone or write to one of the following for bookings: Miriam Tonkin Don and Mary Whitelum 1 Mozart Court 4 Selkirk Avenue SOMERTON PARK SA 5044 BLACK FOREST SA 5035 Phone: 8295 6481Phone: 8371 0528 Don Dunstan Foundation South Australian Chapter: Sunday Luncheon THEME: The Art of Reconciliation: What Difference Does it Make? SPEAKER:Kerrynne Liddle (chair, Tandanya) TIME: 11:00am to 2:00pm. DAY:Sunday DATE: 30th November 2003 VENUE: The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel 59 Port Road, Hindmarsh COST: $22, includes a light lunch. Pre-payment is required. BOOKINGS: Josie on 8303 3364 by Friday 21st November. After The Third Way The Blair Government and the Future of Social Democracy A Lecture by Michael Jacobs WHAT: Michael Jacobs has recently worked on the politics of globalisation, consumer choice and quality of life, and the defence of the role of ideology and radical idealism in politics. He is a frequent contributor to the press and broadcast media in the UK. WHEN: Thursday 4 December at 6:00pm. WHERE: Brookman Hall, Brookman Building, UniSA City East Campus, corner of North Terrace and Frome Road, Adelaide. RSVP: Contact Maureen Cotton on 8302 1876 or email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Women in Black Vigil Silent Vigils Protesting Against War and Militarisation WHEN: Last Wednesday of every month, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. WHERE: On the steps of Parliament House. CONTACT: Jillinda on 8341 7517, or Cathy on 8296 4357. ANTaR SA (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, South Australia Inc) Please keep an eye out for the 45th Candle Light Walk to be held around Government House Adelaide in December 2003, which will mark the 80th Anniversary of a remarkable Ngarrindjeri petition to the Governor in December 1923. This petition was a heartfelt plea from the Ngarrindjeri mothers from Point McLeay for their stolen children. This was not the first time the Ngarrindjeri had drafted and presented a grievance petition to the Crown authorities. The first was in 1867 when the Ngarrindjeri gave the Prince of Wales a memorial which they asked be presented to Queen Victoria and which is now in the possession of the English Crown. The forthcoming eightieth (80th) anniversary of the unfulfilled Ngarrindjeri parents' call for recognition and respect for family values needs to be acknowledged as the enlightened and understandable quest for equal rights protection from South Australia that it is. The people of South Australia have a unique opportunity through the Governor of South Australia, Her Excellency Marjorie Jackson, to now establish a permanent partnership with the Ngarrindjeri people by re-enacting this 1923 petition presentation this December. To ensure your participation or attendance at the forthcoming re-enactment please ANTaR on 8227 0170 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] FAIR TRADE COFFEE Big developments with Fairtrade - a Fairtrade accreditation and labeling system has been introduced into Australia. This will provide consumers with a greater choice to buy Fairtrade. See below for more information on Fairtrade coffee, where you can buy it and what you can do to spread awareness about buying Fairtrade. Also see http://www.oxfam.org.au/fairtrade Where can you buy Fairtrade coffee in SA? Oxfam Community Aid Abroad stores located in; A? The Myer Centre, Rundle Mall A? Shop 24 John Martins Plaza, Charles Street, Adelaide A? Shop 2018 Westfield Shopping Town Marion, Oaklands Park Fairtrade suppliers: Rio Coffee Norwood Ph: 08 8362 3376 http://www.riocoffee.com.au Adelaide Fair Trade Toorak Gardens 08 8364 0055
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE EARLY NOVEMBER 2003 Please support the following actions and activities to promote peace, social justice environmental awareness. SIEV-X MEMORIAL RALLY [2ND ANNIVERSARY] An event to remember the tragic drowning Organised by Refugee Action Collective SA TIME: 1PM DAY:SATURDAY DATE: 1 NOVEMBER 2003 VENUE: MOSELEY SQUARE GLENELG SPEAKERS: Hon Kris Hanna (Australian Greens, SA Parliament) Hon Senator Kate Reynolds (Democrat Senator) HIGHLIGHTS: Street Theatre [which will highlight the failure of the RAN to rescue the refugees]AMNESTY Juan GarridoPoetry Geoff Hastwell Musical tribute Lighting of candles in memory of the Siev-X victims Release of flowers in rememberance Please bring your own flowers) CONTACTS: Colin Mitchell 0409 615 927 Dr U Ne Oo 0439 680 791 .. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Presents a night of music and talks by those who have been involved in the defence of human rights in the Asia Pacific region THEME: HUMAN RIGHTS THE ASIA PACIFIC TIME: 7.30 - 9 PM DAY:THURSDAY DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2003 VENUE: FAD BAR 30 WAYMOUTH ST ADELAIDE SPEAKERS: EMER CUMMINS: NEPAL (former teacher in Nepal) ANDY ALCOCK:EAST TIMOR (Chairperson of the Australia East Timor Friendship Association SA Inc) JI CHEN:CHINA (PhD student at the University of Adelaide) MUSIC: HENRY PHAN SINGER (song/writer/performer/social observer Vice President of the Australian Vietnamese Human Rights Committee) NO CHARGE BAR will be open . PUBLIC SEMINAR: AUSTRALIA THE PACIFIC Saviour or Neoconialist Sheriff? Presented by the Australian West Papua Association (SA) the Hawke Peace Centre, Uni of SA Supported by the Australia East Timor Friendship Association (SA) Inc, Fiji Association and the Tongan Community Radio (SA) Inc TIME: 2-5.30 PM DAY:SATURDAY DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2003 VENUE: LECTURE THEATRE HH4-8 UNIVERSITY OF SA [CITY WEST CAMPUS] LEVEL 4, HANS HEYSEN BUILDING Enter off Hindley St near Worlds End Hotel [above library] SPEAKERS: DR ROBERT WOLFGRAMM A sociologist born in Fiji of German, Fijian, Tongan, Jewish Australian heritage JACOB RUMBIAK Senior Research Associate of RMIT A leader of OPM (the West Papuan independence movement) Gaoled by the Indonesian military for 10 years SITI ROGOIMURI A Fijian, p/t theological student who works with the homeless ANDY ALCOCK Chairperson of the Australia East Timor Friendship Association (SA) Inc NETI FOLAUHOLA President of the Tongan Community Radio and school teacher THERESE KEMELFIELD A Bougainvillean who works on traditional Motuna stories and children's games REFRESHMENTS: will be served BOOKINGS: Phone: Hawke Centre RSVP phone line 8302 0215 Website:
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE 2003 1 APRIL 2003 Please support the following actions and activities to promote peace, social justice environmental awareness. NO WAR RALLY - PALM SUNDAY - ADELAIDE * THE GEORGE BUSH FOR THE CONTROL OF IRAQ'S OIL POLITICS IN THE ME HAS BEGUN * THE WAR MONGERS ARE ON A ROLL * JOIN MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WHO WANT PEACE TO STOP THIS UNNECESSARY BUSH FAMILY OIL WAR Gather Victoria Square 1pm Volunteers Required to help on the day for badge selling, money collecting, marshalling and collecting contacts. Ring NOWAR on 8212 4822 or 0438 856 198 Volunteers will need to come to 239 Wright St at 11am on the Sunday. BE AWARE THAT THE CLIPSAL 500 WILL BE IN PROGRESS AT THE TIME OF THIS RALLY. PARKING WILL BE DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THE CITY Palm Sunday Rally - April 13th, 2pm Endorsed by the Adelaide Heads of Christian Churches in association with NOWAR SA. Gathering in Elder Park after rallying at 2pm at Victoria Square or St Peters Cathedral Volunteers also needed to assist with this rally. Please regularly check into our web site at www.nowar-sa.net . . .. PUBLIC FORUM IS WAR THE ANSWER? TIME: 8 - 10.30 PM DAY:THURSDAY DATE: 3 APRIL 2003 VENUE: MAUGHAN CHURCH 43 Franklin St, Adelaide PANEL: DR FELIX PATRIKEEF [a specialist in International politics, Politics Department University of Adelaide] DOMINIC SCHWARTZ [ABC TV presenter and foreign correspondent with a particular interest in the ME] DR AMIR AL-OBAIDY [an Iraqi biochemist who as a refugee fled Iraq two years ago leaving his family behind in Baghdad] Chairperson:Katrina Sedgwick [Director of the Adelaide International Film Festival] Tickets:$10.00 or $5.00 concession - available at the door or from the GEC on 8221 6744 or at: Global Education Centre Level 1 Torrens Building 220 Victoria Square . . . PUBLIC MEETING ABOUT REFUGEES TIME: 7.00 - 9.00 PM DAY:TUESDAY DATE: 8 APRIL 2003 VENUE: CYNTHIA POULTON HALL 14 King William Road, North Adelaide (Adjacent St Peter's Cathedral) SPEAKERS: MECAK AJANG ALAAK Former Refugee from Southern Sudan,Board Member of ARA Will speak on his experiences of persecution, flight resettlement in Australia. Mecak's story includes an extraordinary account of leading thousands of child Refugees from Ethiopia, across Southern Sudan, through Uganda to Kenya. JUAN GARRIDO SALGADO Former Political Refugee Chilean Poet Will speak on and recite examples of his poetry reflecting on Refugee issues past and present. Former European Refugee will speak on her experiences. JOHN WISHART Justice for Refugees (SA) will speak on Advocating on Refugee and Asylum Seeker Issues Further Information: Annemarie Pugsley 304 Henley Beach Rd. Underdale SA 5032 Tel: 83542951 . . .. FILM BENEFIT FOR THE KUPA PITI KUNGKA TJUTA TIME: 7PM DAY:WEDNESDAY DATE: 9 APRIL 2003April 9 VENUE: TANDANYA 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide ADMISSION: $15 $10 (Concession) Pay at the door. All money raised will be donated to continue the Irati Wanti campaign. This event is sponsored by the United Trades and Labour Council of SA and the Irati Wanti campaign. For more information: www.iratiwanti.org 08 8672 3413 Join with Mrs. Eileen Kampakuta Brown, senior Yankunytjatjara woman, and members of the Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta who will be in Adelaide for Mrs. Brown to receive an Order of Australia. A screening at Tandanya of two inspiring short films featuring the Kupa Piti Kungka Tjuta - Senior Aboriginal Women of Coober Pedy, SA. Irati Wanti - `The Poison - Leave It' Directed by
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE 2003 22 MARCH 2003 Please support the following actions and activities to promote peace, social justice environmental awareness. NO WAR RALLY - ADELAIDE * THE GEORGE BUSH FOR THE CONTROL OF IRAQ'S OIL POLITICS IN THE ME HAS BEGUN * THE WAR MONGERS ARE ON A ROLL * JOIN MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WHO WANT PEACE TO STOP THIS UNNECESSARY BUSH FAMILY OIL WAR TIME: 1 PM DAY:SUNDAY DATE: 23 MARCH 2003 Gather Victoria Square 1pm Volunteers Required to help on the day for badge selling, money collecting, marshalling and collecting contacts. Ring NOWAR on 8212 4822 or 0438 856 198 Volunteers will need to come to 239 Wright St at 11am on the Sunday. BE AWARE THAT THE CLIPSAL 500 WILL BE IN PROGRESS AT THE TIME OF THIS RALLY. PARKING WILL BE DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THE CITY Palm Sunday Rally - April 13th, 2pm Endorsed by the Adelaide Heads of Christian Churches in association with NOWAR SA. Gathering in Elder Park after rallying at 2pm at Victoria Square or St Peters Cathedral Volunteers also needed to assist with this rally. Please regularly check into our web site at www.nowar-sa.net for . . . ... AUSTRALIAN WEST PAPUA ASSOCIATION (ADELAIDE) AUSTRALIA EAST TIMOR FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) INC [formerly Campaign for an Independent East Timor (SA) Inc] INVITE YOU TO A PUBLIC MEETING: WITH JOHN MARTINKUS TIME: 6 - 7.30 PM DAY:SATURDAY DATE: 22 MARCH 2002 VENUE: THE ATRIUM YUNGONDI BUILDING (Near Old Lion's Art Centre) UNI OF SA CITY WEST CAMPUS NORTH TCE (WEST) JOHN MARTINKUS John is an Australian journalist who wrote the book East Timor - Dirty Little War based on his experiences in East Timor in 1998 - 9. Last year, he wrote an article Dissent in Paradise in Quarterly Essay which shows how the Indonesian war criminals who organised the genocide in East Timor are now organising terror in West Papua. This will be a very important event and will show why the Bush/Howard plan to resume military cooperation with the Indonesian Special Forces/Kopassus is stupid criminally negligent because it will increase the terror in our region More information from: Dave Arkins Organiser, AWPA (Adelaide) Phone: 83454480 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy Alcock Chairperson, AETFA (SA) Inc Phone: 83710480(home) 82053200(work) 0417 838 952 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] . . SOLIDARITY FILM NIGHT Australia Cuba Friendship Society Australia Vietnam Society APHEDA - Union Aid Abroad [Australian People for Health Education Development Abroad] HAVE DINNER SEE:BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM TIME: 6.30 PM (DINNER) 7.30 PM DAY:FRIDAY DATE: 28 MARCH 2003 VENUE: WALLIS THEATRETTE 139 Richmond Rd, Richmond (North side near South Rd) TICKETS:$20 (dinner film) $15 (Concession) Support APHEDA aid projects in Cambodia, Cuba Vietnam For further details: Phone: 8264 3763 83421565 0418 831 873 8363 1322 . . JOHN HOWARD'S TERROR KITS KEEP SENDING THEM BACK These are the kits that have cost $15 million to produce, are very glossy and provide very little useful information. There are many rude suggestions as to what can be done with them! However, a very useful protest is to: * return your Terror Kit to Senator Bob Brown (Greens) or Senator Bartlett (Democrats) asking them to table in Parliament as a protest action. * write some comments about: - children in detention or detention in general - the Sievx tragedy - how the
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE 2003 25 FEBRUARY 2003 Please support the following actions and activities to promote peace, social justice environmental awareness. NO WAR RALLY - ADELAIDE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO IGNORED THE PATHETIC WAR MONGERING, HYPOCRISY PANDERING TO THE UNELECTED PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH BY HOWARD HIS MATES THE PRESENCE OF 100,00 PEOPLE IN THE STREETS OF ADELAIDE CALLING FOR PEACE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL JUSTICE WAS AWE INSPIRING ESPECIALLY AS WE KNEW WE WERE JOINING WITH MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD TO OPPOSE ANOTHER BUSH FAMILY OIL WAR NO MORE BLOOD FOR OIL REMEMBER NEXT FEDERAL ELECTIONSDON'T VOTE FOR CANDIDATES WHO PROMOTE WAR AND DESPISE HUMAN RIGHTS Campaign CAAfe WEST PAPUA - IS ANYONE LISTENING? TIME: 4pm-6pm DAY:SUNDAY DATE: 2 MARCH 2003 VENUE: CAOS Cafe 188 Hindley St West SPEAKER:JOHN RUMBIAK Supervisor of ELS-HAM (Lembaga Studi Dan Advokasi Hak Asasi Manusa) [Institute for Human Rights Study and Advocacy], West Papua John Rumbiak John Rumbiak is the Ramos Horta of West Papua, formerly Irian Jaya, and has represented Papua's situation as a province of Indonesia to Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, and officials of the European Union and United States government. He currently lives in semi-exile in New York, having faced serious threats to his personal safety from the hostile Indonesian military, which vigorously opposes ELS-HAM's call for dialogue with Jakarta. As an internationally recognized human rights defender, John is widely sought after by the international media as a commentator on events in Papua. For more information contact Lyn Leane [EMAIL PROTECTED] or phone mobile 0413 439 552 Campaign CAAfe is a forum organised by Oxfam Community Aid Abroad in association with the Global Education Centre Amnesty International. This forum is held in association with the Uniting Church in SA, and Australian West Papua Association (AWPA). Endorsed by the Australia East Timor Friendship Association (South Australia) For more information: Sally McHenry CAA Phone: 8223 3405. Nina Boydell SA/NT Regional Activism Coordinator Amnesty International 1st Floor, Torrens Building 220 Victoria Square Adelaide SA 5000 Phone: 08 8221 5979 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit Amnesty International's Campaign Website at http://www.amnesty.org.au/ www.amnesty.org.au Call 1300 300 920 to become a Human Rights Defender! .. AUSTRALIAN WEST PAPUA ASSOCIATION (ADELAIDE) AUSTRALIA EAST TIMOR FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION (SOUTH AUSTRALIA) INC [formerly Campaign for an Independent East Timor (SA) Inc] INVITE YOU TO A PUBLIC MEETING: WITH JOHN MARTINKUS TIME: 6 - 7.30 PM DAY:SATURDAY DATE: 22 MARCH 2002 VENUE: THE ATRIUM YUNGONDI BUILDING (Near Old Lion's Art Centre) UNI OF SA CITY WEST CAMPUS NORTH TCE (WEST) JOHN MARTINKUS John is an Australian journalist who wrote the book East Timor - Dirty Little War based on his experiences in East Timor in 1998 - 9. Last year, he wrote an article Dissent in Paradise in Quarterly Essay which shows how the Indonesian war criminals who organised the genocide in East Timor are now organising terror in West Papua. This will be a very important event and will show why the Bush/Howard plan to resume military cooperation with the Indonesian Special Forces/Kopassus is stupid criminally negligent because it will increase the terror in our region More information from: Dave Arkins Organiser, AWPA (Adelaide) Phone: 83454480 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy Alcock Chairperson, AETFA (SA) Inc Phone: 83710480(home) 82053200(work) 0417 838 952 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] SOLIDARITY FILM NIGHT Australia Cuba Friendship Society
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE Publicising events that promote peace, social justice, reconciliation and environmental esponsibility in and around Adelaide, South Australia For further information, contact: Andy Alcock: Phone: 61 83710480(home) Fax: 61 8 82236509 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Please circulate] // WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND FREEDOM (AUSTRALIA) MEDIA RELEASE - 11/3/02 A classified Pentagon briefing paper recently leaked to the US media calls for marked changes in US nuclear posture. Until now, US nuclear policy (to use nuclear weapons as a last resort) has been based around the use of nuclear weapons as deterrents. A secret Nuclear Posture Review would expand the kinds of situations in which the US would be prepared to countenance the use of nuclear weapons by its military. The Review states that nuclear weapons could be used by the US in three types of situations: against targets able to withstand non-nuclear attack; in retaliation for attack with nuclear, biological or chemical weapons; or in the event of surprising military developments. The report also identifies seven countries against which the US would be prepared to use its nuclear armoury. Consistent with recent changes in foreign policy, this Nuclear Posture Review, if adopted, would see yet another sharp move towards increased US unilateralism. Refusal to participate in the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; an announced intention to withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty; and commitment to the National Missile Defence system have all signalled a renewed unilateralist inclination in the US. These suggested changes to US policy on the use of nuclear weapons are provocative in the extreme and, if adopted, could only be regarded as irresponsible, says Mary Ziesak of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). If this review is adopted, the US would be giving itself carte blanche to use nuclear weapons even against nation states which possess only conventional weapons. Despite US denials, this new policy review would amount to nuclear weapons being regarded as conventional battlefield weapons. These are moves which would make the use of nuclear weapons more likely and could only result in increased international tensions. We need to be reducing political and military tensions not increasing them, says Ms Ziesak. This new nuclear posture would diminish the safety of all, including the safety of Australian citizens. At Pine Gap, Australia hosts a base which plays its part in the US nuclear war fighting strategy. There is ample room for a middle ranking power on the international stage such as Australia to stand up against these belligerent and provocative moves on the part of the US. WILPF believes that the Australian Government now needs to take a firm stand against the changes proposed in this policy review. Contact: Cathy Picone 08 8296 4357 -- /// AFGHANI NIGHTS Here is a chance to meet asylum seekers at first hand and hear their stories without the slant and distortions of some of our political leaders. These evenings have caused great interest in the past. TIME: 7 PM DAY: TUESDAY DATE: 19 MARCH 2002 VENUE: OVERWAY CENTRE (Aboriginal Catholic Mission) 185 PIRIE ST ADELAIDE NOTE: IT IS ESSENTIAL TO BOOK Bookings on 8232 1001 / OXFAM CAA ACTIVITIES CAA's WALK AGAINST WANT will take place on Sunday 24th March at Rymill Park 10am. A big call out to all of you to be part of this years walk which will incorporate a new aspect and that is the charities involvement to march and bring banners or signs etc, to put forward your believes and hopefully we can all get some media exposure to help all of your amazing work which I am so passionate about and so honoured to be in the same boat as you. So please consider this march and lets be active on this day and express what we stand for. If you have anyone interested to be part of the walk, please let CAA know as soon as possible. WHAT TO DO: 1)call 1800 034 034 or log into www.caa.org.au/walk or visiting any CAA Shop, Snowgum Store or Body Shop to register and receive a sponsorship book 2)turn up on the day a make a donation (any amount) 3)Please forward this email attachment to anyone who you think will be interested.
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE 6 MARCH 2002 Publicising events that promote peace, social justice, reconciliation and environmental esponsibility in and around Adelaide, South Australia For further information, contact: Andy Alcock: Phone: 61 83710480(home) 61 82053200(work) Fax: 61 8 82236509 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Please circulate] /// / IN MEMORIAM: COMRADE DAVID RUFF TIME: 10.30 PM DAY: THURSDAY DATE: 7 MARCH 2002 VENUE: ST AUGUSTINE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH UNLEY RD, UNLEY ( thence to Centennial Pk Cemetry) David was the SA director of TUTA (Trade Union Training Authority) for many years. He was totally dedicated to the cause of ordinary working class people. In particular, he was passionate about OHSW of workers and the history of the working class movement around the world. In more recent years, he has been a trainer at the Transport Training Centre. David developed the very cruel disease, mesothelioma, while working at the Rockhampton College of Advanced Education (now Uni of Central Queensland). CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF DAVID RUFF ALL WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO ACHIEVE HEALTHY SAFE CONDITIONS FOR WORKERS /// You are invited to the LAUNCH of FAIRSHARE INTERNATIONAL TIME: 6.30pm DAY: FRIDAY DATE: 8 MARCH 2002 VENUE: ARMOURY LAWNS behind the SA Museum. Robyn Williams, presenter of the ABC Science Show, will launch FairShare International, which promotes a world in which the many good things in life are shared more fairly by all people, including future generations. The focus is on four key crises facing people today: * the widening gulf between rich and poor *depletion of the natural environment * weak sense of community and connectedness * too few active participants in our democratic processes. For details: FSI, GPO Box 510, Adelaide 5001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fairshareinternational.org +618 8411 5105 / ART OF DISSENT 2002 Adelaide, 8-9 March 2002 Melbourne, 14-16 October 2002 A MESSAGE FROM LEFT LINK Dear Left Linkers, We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend a two part symposium to be presented at the Adelaide Festival in March and at the Melbourne Festival in October, 2002. Please circulate this email to any of your colleagues you think may be interested. --- ABOUT ART OF DISSENT--- At a time when so much in our lives is uncertain - both here and overseas, and the challenges our humanity faces are so immense, we think it is time to host a national arts symposium where the discourse is set exclusively in a social and cultural context; where economic considerations are suspended - if only briefly. We want to acknowledge the function of dissent as an essential ingredient in any democracy and especially crucial in the quest towards cultural democracy. We want to explore the arts=B9 connection with communities in all their diversity and with the prevailing social issues that face us all. Through all of human history artists have been at the forefront of social change, challenging as well as reflecting, contemporary realities. These days, with the impact of globalisation, massive technological change, and the consequent challenges these present to environmental and social sustainability, we need our artists more than ever to help chart a more humane future, and to help us build closer links with each other and with our planet. In recent years, discussion and debate within the arts industry has increasingly focussed on essentially structural, economic elements. Conferences in the sector examine the creation of arts product, develop strategies to penetrate new markets and advocate the role of artists as value-adders to corporate or government programs. The Art of Dissent will take a larger view. It will encourage a freer and more courageous debate about the role of the arts in society. We are delighted that two of the country's flagship arts festivals - both with a record of commitment to community works - have joined us in developing the Art of Dissent program. All we need now is for you to join us and offer your ideas. To find out more stay in touch with us via our website http://www.ArtOfDissent.com --- KEYNOTE SPEAKERS --- ADELAIDE The Adelaide Masonic Centre 254 North Terrace, Adelaide ( between Frome Pulteney Streets) Friday, 8 March 2002: $25 ($22 for Adelaide Festival subscribers) Saturday, 9 March 2002: $15 ($13 for
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE Publicising events that promote peace, social justice, reconciliation and environmental responsibility in and around Adelaide, South Australia For further information, contact: Andy Alcock: Phone: 61 8 83710480 (home) 61 8 82053200 (work) Fax:61 8 82236509 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Please circulate] /// HIROSHIMA DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE The next 2 meetings TIME: 5 - 7 PM DAY:WEDNESDAY DATES: 4 JULY 2001 25 JULY 2001 VENUE: DRAPER ROOM PILGRIM CHURCH 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide Irene Gale Ron Gray Australian Peace Committee (South Australian Branch) Inc. 11 South Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Ph: (+61-8) or (08) 8212 7138 Fax: (+61-8) or (08) 8364 2291 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web site: www.peacecourier.com CANDLE LIGHT WALK IN ADELAIDE FOR JUSTICE PEACE (Celebrating the 17th annual Candle Light Walk) TIME: ASSEMBLE - 6PM START - 7PM DAY:FRIDAY DATE: 6 JULY 2001 Candle light walks are held each month in Adelaide at Genocide Corner. In front of Government House. These walks are an expression of concern for those who wish for justice for Indigenous peoples. There is an opportunity to listen to Ngarrindjeri, Arrabunna and Kaurna Elders speak on issues affecting their people. The microphone remains open for anyone to offer their thoughts on current issues to sing a song or to share stories of struggle. Another Candlelit Walk has begun in Perth every month, and soon other states may follow. Please feel free to attend. P.S. If anyone is interested in other states - please give the Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association (NLPA) an email/ phonecall.There is a hope that we will soon have walks all over Australia on EVERY first friday... Don't worry if it will just be a small group of you to start with from little things big things come as Vincent Lingiari said! CONTACT: Ngarrindjeri Land and Progress Association Camp Coorong P.O. Box 126 Meningie, S.A Ph 08 8575 1557 Fax 08 8575 1448 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] websites: www.adelaide.net.au/~nlpa/BIGGERPICTURE.html www.ngarrindjeri.net From: Roma Mitchell Community Legal Centre Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Campaign for an Independent East Timor invites you to: EAST TIMOR BENEFIT FILM NIGHT SUPPORT WOMEN'S CHILDREN'S PROJECTS IN EAST TIMOR See Stephen Frear's: LIAM TIME: 7PM DAY:THURSDAY DATE: 19 JULY 2001 VENUE: TRAK CINEMA 375 Greenhill Rd, Toorak Gardens TICKETS:Crystelle 83731121 Miriam 82956481 Andy82053200 (work) 83710480 (after hours) INFORMATION ABOUT LIAM: This is an intimate drama set in the Catholic Irish quarter of Liverpool during the 1930s and seen through the eyes of a shy and stuttering 7 year-old boy, Liam. Total Film: *** Brilliantly directed and often very funny. Liam is a gritty portrait of working class life as seen throught the eyes of an innocent. Daily Mail: Deeply moving and brilliantly acted, Liam is tipped to follow the success of Billy Elliott. Jimmy McGovern (Writer): What's the moral of Liam? I think it's this: when you attack people for what they are, rather than for what they do, you destroy everything of beauty in your world. I've written bigger things than 'LIAM'. More important things too. But I've not written anything so deeply felt an personal. Campaign for an Independent East Timor (South Australia) Inc. (Affiliated to the International Federation for East Timor, the East Timor Relief Association, the Australian Coalition for a Free East Timor and the Free Timor Campaign) c/o Global Education Centre first floor 220 Victoria Square ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 5000 Bob Hanney (Secretary) 61 8 83443511 26 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY WITH EAST TIMOR! POLITICS IN THE PUB/NOW WE THE PEOPLE WE THE PEOPLE CONFERENCE 14 -15 JULY 2001 NEWTOWN THEATRE (354 King St, Newtown, Sydney) Speakers include: Frank Stilwell Dorothy McRae-McMahon Sharan Burrow Pat Ranald Anthony Albanese Doug Cameron Email: info@nowwethe people.org Website:www.nowwethepeople.org Phone: 02 92114164 Fax:02 92111407 Address:PO Box k941, Haymarket, NSW1240 NEXT POLITICS IN THE PUB: TIME: 6.30PM DAY:THURSDAY DATE: 23 JULY 2001
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SOCIAL ACTIVISTS' CALENDAR FOR PROGRESSIVES IN ADELAIDE [Please circulate] / Australia Aid for Ireland invites you to the 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1916 EASTER RISING TIME: 2-4PM DAY:SUNDAY DATE: 15 APRIL 2001 VENUE: IRISH CLUB 15 Carrington St, Adelaide *music (musicians welcome) * A reading of the 1916 Proclamation * A reading of the Republican Message * Afternoon Tea Donation by gold coin OTHER COMING EVENTS: 26 May: 20th anniversary of the Hunger Strikes 4 June: 8pm AGM Irish Hall 6TH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING COMMEMORATION REMEMBERING: * WORKERS KILLED, INJURED OR DISEASED BECAUSE OF WORK * UNION ACTIVISTS OFFICIALS WHO FACEREPRESSION FOR SUPPORTING BASIC HUMAN WORKER RIGHTS 2001 THEME: "SAFE SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACES - CANCER IN ALL ITS FORMS" (Primarily cancer caused by asbestos) TIME: 11AM DAY:FRIDAY DATE: 27 APRIL 2001* VENUE: WORKERS' MEMORIAL PLAQUE PENNINGTON GARDENS (near Adelaide Oval gates) King William Rd ADELAIDE SPEAKERS: * Colin Arthur (Secretary, Asbestos Victims Association) * Tanya Seligov (workers' compensation lawyer) * Jack Watkins (Asbestos Toxic Wastes Liaison Officer, UTLC) * Lynne Haywood * other union and community speakers The 28 April* is observed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) as a day to remember workers who have died or suffer because of workplace hazards or because they have suffered repression for supporting worker rights. (Note: The event is being organised on the 27 April this year because the actual day falls on a weekend) Unions members are asked to wear black ribbons with their union badges or black armbands, bring wreaths or flowers etc For further information, contact: Chris White Phone: 82123155 Jack WatkinsPhone: 82123155 Andy Alcock Phone: 82053200 ... INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING * BAN IMPORTS OF ASBESTOS * BAN ASBESTOS USE The International Day of Mourning is a day when ordinary working people recall lost work mates and can give solidarity to the grieving loved ones. This year, we remember large numbers of Australian workers who have suffered cancer because of contact with dusts or chemicals. In particular, we reflect on the fact that asbestos dust is the biggest killer of workers. The National Occupational Health Safety Commission (NOHSC) estimates that during the period 1987 - 2010, there will be 16,000 mesothelioma deaths and 40,000 deaths. While most of these deaths are due the mining, processing and widespread use of the material, there are now groups of other workers who are being affected. Mesothelioma is now appearing in the so-called "well controlled" industries such as friction part manufacture and repair. It is also a problem for domestic workers and those working in buildings which contain asbestos-containing materials. In July 2000, the World Trade Organisation supported the 1997 French ban on the importation of white asbestos (chrysotile). This is because, like other forms of asbestos, it causes asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. There have been bans on chrysotile in nine other European countries for much of the 1990s . They are: Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Finland, Italy, Germany and the UK. These countries are complying with an EU directive that chrysotile will be banned by all EU member states by January 2005. Brazil and the Gulf States also intend to follow the EU lead. The Australian Government shows no inclination at this time to take similar action. Despite the great death toll caused by asbestos in this country, Australia currently imports 1500 tonnes of chrysotile for the manufacture of a million asbestos-containing products. The ACTU Executive carried a resolution in October 2000 expressing its belief that the continued import of chrysotile is a national disgrace. It stated that if this is not stopped, innocent workers, their families and the general public will be exposed to the killer dust. We should use the IDM 2001 to seek support from the wider community to pressure Workplace Relations Minister, Tony Abbott, to halt the import of all asbestos and
