Organisation: Engineers Without Borders Australia
Event: Designing Our Future – Humanitarian Engineering Research Forum
Event Link: http://www.ewb.org.au/researchforum2012
Date: Saturday 12 May
Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Old Engineering Building, The University of Melbourne, Parkville
Cost and RSVP: $50 or $40 for Students/EWB Members, Register before Mon 7th May - http://www.ewb.org.au/events/278/10873 Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided
Contact: Julian O’Shea @ j.oshea@ewb.org.au or (03) 9329 1166
About: “Designing our Future” is a Humanitarian Engineering Research Forum that brings together students, academics and professionals to discuss the capacity and benefits of engineering research and technology in international development. The one day event will showcase the outcomes of Engineers Without Borders Australia’s (EWB) research students and other humanitarian engineering projects for discussion and debate. Keynote speakers include Isabelle Gensburger, Water Filter Research Leader in Cambodia, Peter Freere; Energy Advisor, World Vision and Lizzie Brown; EWB’s CEO. To download a flyer for the event please visit here: http://www.ewb.org.au/resources/278/2516
Organisation: Palms Australia
Event: Melbourne Information Session
Event link: http://www.palms.org.au/about/events/
Date: Thursday April 26th
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3rd Floor, Jenny Florence Room
Cost and RSVP: This is a free event. No RSVP is required.
Contact: Please contact Sarah Torcasio at sarah@palms.org.au or on 02 9518 9551 for further information.
About: Palms Australia has been sending volunteers to developing countries for 50+years. Palms global volunteers are vehicles for development and social change through mentoring and exchange of skills.
Countless studies and our own experience over 50 years confirm, that when communities are supported and empowered through building capacity and skills, the whole society benefits. Families are healthier, more children go to school, agricultural productivity improves and earnings increase. In essence, communities become more resilient.
The requests we receive from overseas communities are far greater than what we can currently fill. Palms Australia is seeking volunteers willing to participate in an authentic cross-cultural mission in countries across Asia, Africa or the Pacific. Positions exist in education, health, administration, agriculture/farming, trades and other skilled areas.
Learn more at our info session and get prepared for a 2013 placement. See Palms website for more information on Palms’ work: http://www.palms.org.au/
The People & Planet International Photo Competition is closes this Sunday!
We’re looking for 53 extraordinary images of people, places or objects which tell a story about a social-justice or environment issue. Photos of almost any genre will be accepted, including portraits, landscapes, animals, objects, or any combination of these. We particularly like photos which tell “good news” stories about social-justice or the environment. With 53 spots up for grabs, this is an incredible opportunity to have your photos published and achieve international recognition!
1st Prize: A$1,500
2nd Prize: A$500
Diary Cover Prize: A$500
For terms, conditions and how to enter – head to http://peopleandplanet.org.au/photo-competition/
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Organisation: Ross House Association
Event: THE BIG PICTURE screening: HOME
Event link: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/node/162
Date: Tuesday May 1st, 2012
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Ross House, 247 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Cost and RSVP: Entry by donation – popcorn and mulled wine available too! Proceeds go towards environmental action.
Contact: rosshouse@rosshouse.org.au
About the Event: Through visually stunning footage from over fifty countries, all shot from an aerial perspective, Yann Arthus–Bertrand shows us a view most of us have never seen. He shares with us his sense of awe about our planet and his concern for its health. With this film, Arthus-Bertrand hopes to provide a stepping-stone to further the call to action to take care of our HOME. Find out more about HOME the movie.
The People & Planet International Photo Competition is closing in less than 2 weeks!
We’re looking for 53 extraordinary images of people, places or objects which tell a story about a social-justice or environment issue. Photos of almost any genre will be accepted, including portraits, landscapes, animals, objects, or any combination of these. We particularly like photos which tell “good news” stories about social-justice or the environment. With 53 spots up for grabs, this is an incredible opportunity to have your photos published and achieve international recognition!
1st Prize: A$1,500
2nd Prize: A$500
Diary Cover Prize: A$500
For terms, conditions and how to enter – head to http://peopleandplanet.org.au/photo-competition/
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The People & Planet International Photo Competition is closing in less than 3 weeks!
We’re looking for 53 extraordinary images of people, places or objects which tell a story about a social-justice or environment issue. Photos of almost any genre will be accepted, including portraits, landscapes, animals, objects, or any combination of these. We particularly like photos which tell “good news” stories about social-justice or the environment. With 53 spots up for grabs, this is an incredible opportunity to have your photos published and achieve international recognition! 1st Prize: A$1,500 For terms, conditions and how to enter – head to http://peopleandplanet.org.au/photo-competition/ Help us SPREAD THE WORD and share this post on Facebook, Twitter and by email |
Event: Trivia Night for Matumbo Village Health Clinic
When: Sunday, April 22 · 6:00pm for 6.30pm start.
Where: The Pumphouse Hotel, 128 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy www.pumphousehotel.com.au
Cost: $15 adults, $10 students/kids, pay on the night
RSVP: There will be tables of 5-8 people – you can book a table by contacting Carly at Carly.Iles@hat.org.au , or simply come along on the night.
About: Join us for Trivia for Tanzania, a popular HAT fundraiser! Hosted by Ian Rawlings of Neighbours and Sons & Daughtersfame, it’s going to be a fabulous night so mark it in your diaries! We will have great raffle prizes and Tanzanian art for auction. We are raising funds for: Matumbo Village – Community Engagement & Marketing of Health Clinic Project, which is currently close to being finalised with our Tanzanian partner organisation, HAPA. The project aims to raise community awareness of the need to use primary health care services that are offered from a community clinic. Problems in the area include malaria, diarrheal disease and perinatal care of mother and child.
Organisation: Environs Kimberley, The Wilderness Society and Save The Kimberley
Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/271649622904718/
Date: 31st March to 11th April 2012
Where: Perth Town Hall, corner Barrack and Hay St
Opening hours: 10am to 4pm
Cost and RSVP: FREE
About the Event: A photographic exhibition focusing on James Price Point in the Kimberley featuring the images of renowned photographers Christian Fletcher, Adam Monk, Nigel Gaunt, Rod Hartvigsen, David Bettini, Fleming Bo Jensen and Ingetje Tadros. Individual prints are for sale. All proceeds from sales will be shared between the three sponsoring environment groups to help protect the Kimberley.
Organisation: Familia Moja Children’s Home
Event: ‘Jess White Photography Exhibition’ https://www.facebook.com/events/271469646263084/
Date: 15th March to 14th April 2012
Where: Three Bags Full Café, 60 Nicholson St, Abbotsford
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Cost and RSVP: ***Free***
Contact: info@familiamoja.org
About the Event: Over the past six years I have split my time between Melbourne and living and working with local grassroots development projects in a slum area of Nairobi, a coastal community of Tanzania and a rural village in central Uganda.
These photos are a window into the life of these communities and villages in parts of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
This exhibition is part of a bigger campaign to raise $60,000 to complete building a permanent home for Familia Moja Children’s Home, with 100% of proceeds going direct to funding the continuation of the building of our permanent home at Familia Moja Children’s Home in Kenya. All photos are for sale and are limited edition.
Please contact Jess for more information or pop into Three Bags Full to check out the photos www.familiamoja.org
Organisation: Humane Research Australia (HRA)
Whilst not entirely unexpected, we are nevertheless disappointed with the response to our petition calling for a ban on the importation of primates which has this week been tabled in Parliament. Click here to see a copy of the Hansard. The response is more or less the usual standard response to all enquiries concerning animal research – that it is governed by the code of practice and approved by an animal ethics committee. We therefore need to increase the pressure to ensure the government listens to our concerns and takes action on this important issue.
Please take a moment to phone and/or email Tony Burke’s Parliamentary Office and let him know you are disappointed that:
- He has failed to implement a ban on the importation of primates for research
- He has dismissed the concerns of over 10,000 petitioners
- He has failed to acknowledge the evidence in the report and footage from the British Union Against Vivisection which clearly shows that macaques ARE being captured from the wild.
His contact details are: Phone (02) 6277 7640, Email tony.burke.mp@environment.gov.au.
If you haven’t already, please download our petition and contact HRA to obtain postcards for all your friends and colleagues to sign.
