Events - February 2012
Upcoming Events
Koorie Night Market (Ballarat)
Koorie Night Market is a moveable feast of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander arts, crafts, food, music and dance. Based in Melbourne, the Market moves all round Victoria on a regular basis from Spring through to Autumn, running through the afternoon and into the evening. Check the Calendar to see when a Market is coming to your area and get involved in this kool and deadly event.
- When:
- Friday February 10 2012 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Alfred Deakin Place and Camp Street Ballarat City, Ballarat, VIC, 3350
Koorie Day Market (Federation Square)
The Koorie Market is a moveable feast of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander arts, crafts, food, music and dance. Based in Melbourne, the Market moves all round Victoria on a regular basis from Spring through to Autumn, usually running through the afternoon and into the evening. Check the Calendar to see when a Market is coming to your area and get involved in this kool and deadly event.
- When:
- Sunday February 12 2012 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Special Preview of ‘MAN ALIVE’ - a Malvern Theatre Company Production
East Central and Inner South Amnesty groups
invite you to their 2012 fundraiser -
an exclusive preview of the play 'Man Alive'
written by John Dighton and directed by Deborah Fabbro.
- When:
- Thursday February 16 2012 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
- Where:
- Malvern Theatre, 29 Burke Rd, East Malvern, VIC, 3145
- Cost:
- $20
- Contact:
- Jean (03) 9889 4178
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O-Week Stalls
Are you a university student that wants to engage with global human rights issues? Visit the Amnesty International stall during O-Week to become involved and to find out more.
- When:
- Monday February 20 2012 9:59 AM - Wednesday February 29 2012 4:59 PM
- Where:
- Victoria wide, VIC
- Contact:
- Andrea
Monthly Get Active Meeting
New to Amnesty International or want to get more involved? Join us at our next Get Active meeting where you can find out more about us and how you can be part of our groups, events and campaigns.
- When:
- Monday March 05 2012 10:24 AM - 9:00 AM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 2nd March 2012
Past Events
Victorian Branch Annual General Meeting 2011
When it comes to the promotion and protection of human rights, it's the passion of people like you that creates lasting change. Your local Victorian Branch Annual General Meeting - held on 14th of May - is your opportunity to tell us your thoughts and take part in the conversation that shapes the future of the Amnesty movement in your area. Click here to reserve a seat at your local Branch Annual General Meeting today!
- When:
- Saturday May 14 2011 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Meeting Room 1, Trades Hall Council, Cnr. Victoria & Lygon Streets, Carlton South, VIC, 3053
- Contact:
- Anouska Teunen
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Join the Victorian Branch Committee in Geelong for Lunch
Join the Victorian Branch Committee in Geelong for Lunch
- Action Group:
- Geelong
- When:
- Saturday October 16 2010 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- 1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, VIC, 3216
- RSVP:
- 13th October 2010
- Contact:
- Alan Hands
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Amnesty University Workshop
Are you a university student that wants to take action on human rights abuses? Do you want to make a difference with like minded people? Then come along on the 18th to learn about Amnesty's campaigns, learn some new skills and meet other students involved in Amnesty.
- When:
- Wednesday August 18 2010 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 30
- RSVP:
- 17th August 2010
- Contact:
- Hannah Lewis
Amnesty at the Movies- Mother Fish
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Mother Fish is based on the real-life stories of the 1.5 million refugees who fled Vietnam after the end of the war. Amnesty will be hosting a screening at Geelong Village Cinema. Entry= gold coin donation.
- When:
- Wednesday August 04 2010 4:36 PM - 9:44 AM
- Where:
- 194-200 Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC
- RSVP:
- 4th August 2010
- Contact:
- Hannah
Be a lifesaver - protect refugees
Our politicians are trampling on Australia’s history of helping refugees fleeing war and persecution. Be part of our giant human life ring at St Kilda Beach and show our politicians that Australians are more concerned with saving lives than political point-scoring.
- When:
- Saturday May 08 2010 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- 43 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda, VIC, 3182
- Contact:
- vicaia@amnesty.org.au
MEDITA - Youth Action Day at Penny Black’s (over 18s) as part of National Youth Week
On Saturday the 17th of April from 12 – 5pm Amnesty International Victoria’s Youth Action Network will host a mini festival with music and information stalls at the Penny Black pub in Brunswick. Over 18’s only.
- Action Group:
- Youth Action Network
- When:
- Saturday April 17 2010 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Penny Black, 420 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne, VIC, 3056
- Contact:
- Jessica
The first Youth Action Network meeting of 2010
The first Youth Action Network meeting of 2010 will be on March 1st at 6.30. It'll be held at the Victorian Action Centre, headquarters of the Victorian Amnesty magic, which is located at 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood. Be there or be square.
- When:
- Monday March 01 2010 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Activist Resource Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- Jessica Lenehan
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Amnesty International coming to an O-week near you!
Amnesty International will be holding stalls at various O-weeks across Victoria. Be AWESOME: join a university Amnesty group!
- When:
- Tuesday February 23 2010 10:00 AM - Sunday February 28 2010 5:30 PM
- Where:
- Various Universities across Victoria, VIC
- Contact:
- Hannah Lewis
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Indigenous Rights Forum: NT Intervention
Alyawaar Children at Arlparra (Rusty Stewart)
Please join us to hear Sarah Marland, Demand Dignity Campaign Coordinator and Rodney Dillon Indigenous Rights Campaigner for Amnesty International Australia as well as SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER PROFESSOR LARISSA BEHRENDT!!!
- When:
- Friday December 11 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- BMW Edge Room, Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre
Irene Khan Stop Violence Against Women Breakfast Address
On Friday the 20th of November, Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan will be talking about the Stop Violence Against Women Campaign at a light stand up breakfast in the Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall.
- Action Group:
- NSW Women’s Network
- When:
- Friday November 20 2009 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Where:
- Supper Room, Melbourne Town Hall, Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- RSVP:
- 16th November 2009
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre
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Stand Up & Take Action Against Poverty
Join people of all ages in Federation Sqaure this Saturday to Stand Up Against Poverty!
- When:
- Saturday October 17 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Online Symposium
Seeking Justice - Social Activism through Journalism and Documentary Practice
- When:
- Thursday October 15 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- URL:
- www.cdp.edu.au
Japan: Stop the Execution of Mentally Ill Prisoners
Join the Amnesty International Anti Death Penalty Network at the State Library in taking action!
- Action Group:
- Anti Death Penalty Network (Vic)
- When:
- Friday October 09 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre
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Demand Dignity meeting
Meet the new Demand Dignity Convenor this Wednesday! Hear about forced evictions, maternal mortality and corporate responsibility.
- Action Group:
- Demand Dignity Team
- When:
- Wednesday October 07 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- Laura/Georgia
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The Burma Campaign Australia are showing Burma VJ.
Armed with video-cameras a tenacious band of Burmese reporters face down death to expose the repressive regime controlling their country.
- When:
- Sunday September 27 2009 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Cost:
- $10
- Contact:
- Brett
One Night the Moon - movie screening
One Night the Moon (2001) directed by Rachel Perkins
Join the Amnesty International Victoria Indigenous Human Rights Awareness Group to view a free screening of One Night the Moon (2001), directed by Rachel Perkins.
- Action Group:
- Indigenous Rights Network
- When:
- Monday September 14 2009 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank, VIC, 3006
- Contact:
- Rachel
La Trobe University Stall
The North East Metropolitan group and the Demand Dignity team are joining forces for a stall at La Trobe University.
- Action Group:
- North East Metro (Eltham)
- When:
- Tuesday September 01 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- La Trobe University Bundoora campus, cnr Plenty Rd and Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora, VIC, 3083
- Contact:
- Laura Gilmartin
Making the Invisible Scene: Refugee Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition: Making the Invisible Scene
Amnesty International makes the invisible scene at Gasworks! Come along to hear great music, view powerful art, hear from a respected speaker and a chance to add your voice to Amnesty International's campaign on these issues.
- When:
- Monday August 17 2009 9:00 AM - Sunday August 23 2009 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Gasworks Arts Park, Albert Park, VIC, 3206
- RSVP:
- 14th August 2009
- Contact:
- Jemma
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National Day of Action for Same-Sex Marriage
Recent LGBT march in Victoria
Victorian supporters of Amnesty International will unite with people around the country participating in the National Day of Action for Same-Sex Marriage on Saturday 1 August.
- Action Group:
- LGBTIQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex & Queer) Network (Vic)
- When:
- Saturday August 01 2009 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Where:
- Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Tony Pitman
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Amnesty International Letter Writing Event
Photo by David Yoong
Interested in writing letters in support of Human Rights? Campaign for Individuals At Risk and celebrate Refugee Week: 14 - 20 June 2009
- When:
- Sunday June 14 2009 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Where:
- 33 Fairholm Grove, Camberwell, VIC, 3124
- Contact:
- Emily
Place a rose for 20th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square
White Roses
Join us to mark 20 years since the Tiananmen Square crack down at City Square in the CBD.
- When:
- Thursday June 04 2009 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Corner Swanston and Collins Streets, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Zoe
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30 under 30 in 30 mins
Asia Pacific Youth Network
If you’re under 30 join us in the city for the Asia Pacific Youth Network’s Demand Dignity Launch FREEZE action.
- When:
- Saturday May 30 2009 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Transport Bar, Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Zoe
Demand Dignity Launch
The Demand Dignity campaign will be launched in the Victorian Action Centre this Friday.
- When:
- Friday May 29 2009 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- Zoe
Human Rights Act Panel Discussion, North East Metro (Eltham) Local Group
Eltham bookshop & Amnesty International Australia Eltham Group presents: A Commonweath Bill of Rights: Do We Need It?
- Action Group:
- North East Metro (Eltham)
- When:
- Wednesday May 13 2009 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Where:
- 79-81 Pitt Street, Eltham, VIC, 3095
- Cost:
- $12
- Contact:
- Eltham Bookshop
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Monthly Get Active Meeting
New to Amnesty International or want to get more involved? Join us at our next Get Active meeting where you can find out more about us and how you can be part of our groups, events and campaigns.
- When:
- Monday February 06 2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 3rd February 2012
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre
Big Day Out
Going to Big Day Out? So are we! Come and say hi and help us support women in Egypt.
- When:
- Sunday January 29 2012 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Where:
- Flemington Racecourse, VIC
Falls Festival
Going to the Falls Festival in Lorne? So are we! Come and say hi and help us support women in Egypt.
- When:
- Wednesday December 28 2011 11:00 AM - Sunday January 01 2012 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Lorne, VIC
A Very Merry Morning Tea for Amnesty
To the BIGHEARTED and FOOD LOVING people out there, we have the perfect event for you! We have decided to start locally and think globally with a great initative that is calling for your HELP!
- Action Group:
- Hume Action Group
- When:
- Friday December 23 2011 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- 131 Hothlyn Drive,, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064
- RSVP:
- 19th December 2011
- Cost:
- $10
- Contact:
- Nadine 0421 723 071
ARTillery’s, ‘Risk’ - 48 Hour Performance Generator
In a challenge like no other, Melbourne-based performers have enthusiastically taken to the difficult task of creating a performance in only 48-hours to create gripping pieces of up to 10 minutes based on Amnesty International's campaign for individuals at risk.
- When:
- Saturday December 10 2011 7:00 PM - Thursday December 15 2011 9:01 AM
- Where:
- Collingwood Underground Arts Park,, 44 Harmsworth St,, Collingwood, VIC
- Cost:
- $10
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You are invited to Amnesty International Ivanhoe Group’s End of Year Celebration!
Come and celebrate the end of the year with the Ivanhoe action group.
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Saturday December 10 2011 1:29 PM - 4:29 PM
- Where:
- Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, VIC
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Write for Rights - at the Abbotsford Convent
East Central and Inner South Amnesty Groups invite you to their annual Letter Writing Event
with Guest Speaker MYINT MYINT SAN
- When:
- Saturday December 10 2011 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Abbotsford Convent (Bishop’s Parlour), 1 Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
- Contact:
- Geraldine on 0457 299 230 for more details
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ARTillery’s, Hip Hop for Amnesty
Collaboration Sessions - Krystal Carvajal
Come celebrate the voice of the disenfranchised; Hip-Hop. Melbourne artists reppin' the true fundamentals of hip hop culture and the importance of human rights.
- When:
- Thursday December 08 2011 7:00 PM - Thursday December 15 2011 9:00 AM
- Where:
- First Floor 393, 1/393 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC
- Cost:
- $10
Peace Brigades International 30th Anniversary Celebration
PBI Australia will mark the 30th anniversary of PBI’s work protecting human rights defenders and contributing to the global movement for peace with a celebratory gathering of prominent Australian human rights defenders, NGO leaders, former team volunteers and long-‐term PBI friends and activists.
- When:
- Thursday December 08 2011 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Where:
- Top floor -‐ Kindness House -‐ 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
- RSVP:
- 8th December 2011
- Contact:
- 03 9016 3769
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The Hills local group presents ‘Our Generation’ film screening
Come along to a fantastic film night at the Cameo Cinemas 1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave in presented by the Hills action group conjunction with the Hills film group.
- Action Group:
- The Hills
- When:
- Monday December 05 2011 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Cameo Cinemas, 1628 Burwood Highway, Belgrave, VIC, 3160
- RSVP:
- 2nd December 2011
- Cost:
- $14
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ARTillery Poetry Slam
A spoken word night with more edge than most, local Melbourne poets will debate, weave and wax lyrical around the theme ‘Freedom of Expression’ at Footscray’s Dancing Dog Café.
- When:
- Saturday December 03 2011 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Where:
- Dancing Dog Café, 42A Albert Street, Footscray, VIC, 3011
- Cost:
- $5
- Contact:
- melbourne@artilleryfestival.com
Stop Violence Against Women Film Festival
Amnesty International’s Victorian Women’s team presents the first Stop Violence Against Women Film Festival on the 26-27th of November at Melbourne’s Cinema Nova.
- Action Group:
- Women’s Rights Team
- When:
- Saturday November 26 2011 1:00 PM - Sunday November 27 2011 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC, 3053
- Contact:
- cctintern@amnesty.org.au
Sausage Sizzle outside Bunnings Northland
Come along and support Amnesty International Ivanhoe group at their Sausage Sizzle outside Bunnings Northland this Sunday 20 November.
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Sunday November 20 2011 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- outside Bunnings Northland, 120 Chifley Drive (Cnr Murray Rd), Preston, VIC, 3072
Open Garden “Lydhurst” - in Sale, Victoria
Come along to this beautiful historic garden which is opening for the first time in several years . Enjoy Devonshire Tea in this relaxing setting while listening to music by local musicians.
- Action Group:
- Gippsland
- When:
- Saturday November 19 2011 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Raglan St, Sale, VIC, 3850
- Cost:
- $5
Melbourne Metro Group Meeting
Join us! The Melbourne Metro Group is a local Amnesty group made up of engaged activists who meet in Melbourne's metropolitan area.
- When:
- Thursday November 17 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 16th November 2011
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre: ph (03) 9412 0700
What happens after the boats? Are we failing refugees?
An Inner South local group event with speaker PETER JOB.
- Action Group:
- Inner South
- When:
- Sunday November 13 2011 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Where:
- Grattan Gardens Community Centre, 40 Grattan St, Prahran, VIC, 3181
- RSVP:
- 7th November 2011
- Contact:
- innersouthamnesty@hotmail.com
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Strategic Planning and Regional Coordination (SPARC) Meeting
SPARC: A chance for representatives of local Amnesty groups and key activists to discuss current campaigns, news and upcoming activities and to input into regional planning.
- When:
- Saturday November 12 2011 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Where:
- Vic Action Centre, Suite 8 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 10th November 2011
- Contact:
- anouska.teunen@amnesty.org.au
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Preview screening of This Is Not A Film about Iranian director Jafar Panahi
Cinema Nova are kindly offering double-passes to Amnesty staff, members and activists to a new and exciting film, very relevant to Amnesty's work.
- When:
- Sunday November 06 2011 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Where:
- 380 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC, 3053
- Contact:
- livia.cullen@amnesty.org.au
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Letter Writing Action Night with the HILLS GROUP
Join us for Dinner, followed by special guest speaker, Anouska Teunen (Vic Community Campaigner)
- Action Group:
- The Hills
- When:
- Thursday October 27 2011 7:00 PM - 9:14 AM
- Where:
- Burrinja Cafe, 351 Glenfern Road, Upway, [Mel:75: B12], VIC, 3158
- RSVP:
- 24th October 2011
- Contact:
- Lance
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“The Arab Spring” - Bayside Group Talk and Letter Writing Evening
Hear Guest Speaker GEOFFREY BARDWELL on the topic of the Arab Spring. A letter writing session will follow.
- Action Group:
- Bayside
- When:
- Wednesday October 26 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Meeting Room, All Souls Church, 48 Bay Road, Sandringham, VIC, 3191
- RSVP:
- 24th October 2011
- Contact:
- Tom Rehn
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Melbourne Metro Group Meeting
Melbourne Metro Group
- When:
- Thursday October 20 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Ivanhoe Local Group - “Homelands Campaign”
Letter Writing followed by Information Session concerning the Homelands Campaign (Aboriginal peoples' rights).
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Saturday October 08 2011 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Meeting Room, Scots Uniting Church,, 187 Burgundy St,, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084
Monthly Get Active Meeting
New to Amnesty International or want to get more involved? Join us at our next Get Active meeting where you can find out more about us and how you can be part of our groups, events and campaigns.
- When:
- Monday October 03 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 3rd October 2011
- Contact:
- Victorian Action Centre
Homelands training
Join other committed activists for training in how to deliver the Amnesty Homelands campaign around Aboriginal peoples right to stay on their Homelands.
- When:
- Thursday September 29 2011 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Vic Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- vicvolunteers@amnesty.org.au
Amnesty Vic’s Women’s Rights Team needs your help!
Amnesty Vic's Women's Rights Team are hosting a Stop Violence Against Women Film Festival in late November and they need your help!
- When:
- Wednesday September 28 2011 9:56 AM - Monday October 31 2011 9:56 AM
- Where:
- Vic Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Continue reading Amnesty Vic’s Women’s Rights Team needs your help!
Join us on The Great Amnesty International Victorian Petition Tour
Join us and collect petitions across Victoria to tell the Australian government to process refugees onshore.
- When:
- Tuesday September 27 2011 4:59 PM - Monday October 10 2011 4:59 PM
- Where:
- Numerous, The State of Victoria, VIC
Continue reading Join us on The Great Amnesty International Victorian Petition Tour
Bayside Group Annual Dinner
14 Weeks on Death Row: Michael Thomas from Reprieve Australia speaks about the death penalty in a global perspective and his time working with capital defence lawyers in the Deep South of the United States.
- Action Group:
- Bayside
- When:
- Friday September 23 2011 7:00 PM - Friday August 05 2011 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Memorial Hall of Sandringham Uniting Church, 21 Trentham Street,, Sandringham [Mel Ref: 76:G9], VIC, 3191
- RSVP:
- 16th September 2011
- Cost:
- $25
- Contact:
- Roslyn Fox 03-9598 5500 or Robin Rehn 03-9521 0986
Schools Network Get Active Night
Interested in inspiring and engaging young people on human rights? Come to our Schools Network Get Active Night
- When:
- Tuesday September 13 2011 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty Vic Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
Volunteer with Amnesty and Campaign on Refugee Rights
Amnesty Vic is calling on committed volunteers to join us in delivering our Refugee Campaign.
- When:
- Wednesday August 31 2011 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- livia.cullen@amnesty.org.au
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Human Rights Lawyers at RIsk in Mexico - Seminar
A Peace Brigades International seminar discussing human rights violations in Mexico
- When:
- Wednesday August 31 2011 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
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Volunteer with Amnesty and Campaign on Indigenous Rights
Amnesty Vic is calling on committed volunteers to join us in delivering our Homelands Campaign.
- When:
- Wednesday August 31 2011 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- livia.cullen@amnesty.org.au
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Anglesea’s 22nd One Act Play Festival
The 2011 Anglesea One Act Play Festival promises to be a hit, featuring 15 locally produced plays over the weekend of the 27th- 28th August
- When:
- Saturday August 27 2011 2:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Anglesea Community Hall, Macmillan Street, Anglesea, VIC
Author Talk with Najaf Mazari
Come along to Nunawading Library to hear author Najaf Mazari, discuss his novel - ‘The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif’. Najaf‘s book traces an Afghani refugee’s amazing journey from a shepherd boy in Northern Afghanistan, to his forced exile after being tortured by the Taliban, to incarceration in an Australian detention centre.
- When:
- Wednesday August 17 2011 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Nunawading Library, 379 Whitehorse Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3131
- Contact:
- Tia
Monthly Get Active meeting
New to Amnesty International or want to get more involved? Join us at our next Get Active meeting where you can find out more about us and how you can be part of our groups, events and campaigns.
- When:
- Monday August 01 2011 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 1st August 2011
- Contact:
- vicvolunteers@amnesty.org.au
Our Generation film screening
The Amnesty International Victoria Indigenous Human Rights Awareness Group invite you to attend a screening of the highly acclaimed documentary, Our Generation.
- Action Group:
- Indigenous Rights Network
- When:
- Friday July 22 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- Empire Cafe, 295 Sydney Road, Brunswick, VIC
- RSVP:
- 21st July 2011
- Contact:
- Hayley ai.vic.indigenous@gmail.com
Forum on Victorian Charter of Human Rights
Amnesty International together with the Australian Centre for Human Rights Education at RMIT University are co-hosting a forum on the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. This will occur during the time of the hearings by a Victorian Parliamentary committee into the Review of the Charter.
- When:
- Thursday July 21 2011 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- RMIT University, Research Lounge, Building 8, Level 5 Swanston Street., Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- vicaia@amnesty.org.au
Sign up for Run Melbourne
Dust off your joggers and get involved on Sunday 17 July. The event has 3 courses: 5km, 10km & a half marathon. Join Team Amnesty & fundraise for human rights!
- When:
- Sunday July 17 2011 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Where:
- Federation Square, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- http://fundraise.amnesty.org.au/event/runmelbourne4amnesty
Launch of AI 50th Anniversary Stamp
Join the Amnesty Ivanhoe Group at a special gathering to mark the launch of the AI 50th Anniversary Stamp. We'll begin with a "stamp" up Burgundy Street hill!
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Saturday July 09 2011 1:00 PM - Friday July 15 2011 4:40 PM
- Where:
- Traffic lights between Cape & Hawdon Sts, 187 Burgundy Rd, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084
- Contact:
- Prue aiivanhoe@bigblue.net.au
NAIDOC Week 2011
Join us and take part in NAIDOC week 2011. Amnesty Internaitonal will take part in the NAIDOC week march from Fitzroy to Federation Square this Friday, 8 July from 10am.
- When:
- Friday July 08 2011 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Where:
- 186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
AUSTRALIAN BUSH DANCE —led by the Emu Creek Band
Bendigo Amnesty Group invites one and all to a fun afternoon.
- Action Group:
- Bendigo
- When:
- Sunday July 03 2011 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Where:
- St Andrew's Hall, Myers Street, opposite St Andrew's Avenue, Bendigo, VIC, 3550
- Contact:
- David (03 5447 1316)
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Film Screening - Mother Fish (2009)
Amnesty International present an inspiring Australian made drama that depicts the plight of Vietnamese refugees
- When:
- Saturday July 02 2011 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Anglesea & District Neighbourhood House, 5 McMillan Street, Anglesea, VIC
- Contact:
- Marle Tyrrell
“The Middle East – a region in turmoil”
The Bayside Group of Amnesty International presents an information and letter writing evening
- Action Group:
- Bayside
- When:
- Tuesday June 28 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- All Souls Church Hall, 48 Bay Road, Sandringham, VIC, 3191
- RSVP:
- 26th June 2011
- Contact:
- Tom Rehn 9521-0986 or email rad4@bigpond.com
“The FARNSWORTH INVENTION” - play by Aaron Sorkin. Malvern Theatre Company.
Inner South and East Central Amnesty groups invite you to this special preview performance. Only a few tickets remaining ! Ring Jean 9889 4178
- When:
- Thursday June 23 2011 8:15 PM - Thursday June 30 2011 11:53 AM
- Where:
- The Malvern Theatre, 29A Burke Road, Malvern East, VIC, 3145
- Cost:
- $20
- Contact:
- Jean on 9889 4178
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s Birthday.
Come and help celebrate the birthday of a truly inspirational woman. This year Amnesty celebrates 50 years of defending human rights - Aung San Suu Kyi can celebrate 66!
- When:
- Sunday June 19 2011 7:30 PM - Monday June 20 2011 3:15 PM
- Where:
- Burmese House Restaurant, 303 Bridge Road (20m east of Church St-free park in Gleadell St), Richmond, VIC, 3121
- Cost:
- $35
- Contact:
- David Ginsbourg
Amnesty Victoria at Emerge Festival for World Refugee Day
Come and help Amnesty Victoria talk to people about our refugee campaign and collect petition signatures at the Emerge Festival!
- Action Group:
- Refugee Group
- When:
- Sunday June 19 2011 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Where:
- Nicholson Street, Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton, VIC, 3053
- RSVP:
- 16th June 2011
- Contact:
- Victorian Refugee Team
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World Refugee Day - get involved!
Want to get involved in World Refugee Day? Then come along to this planning evening with the Refugee Team.
- Action Group:
- Refugee Rights Network
- When:
- Wednesday June 08 2011 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Amnesty Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 7th June 2011
- Contact:
- Amnesty Refugee Team
Monthly Get Active meeting
Are you new to Amnesty International or do you want to get more involved? Join us at our next Get Active meeting where you can find out more about us and how you can be part of our groups, events and campaigns.
- When:
- Monday June 06 2011 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 6th June 2011
- Contact:
- Victorian Action centre
COME and CELEBRATE AMNESTY’s 50th BIRTHDAY
The Bayside Amnesty group invites you to join our celebratory dinner
TASTE OF FREEDOM - CELEBRATE 50 YEARS of AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL on CANDLE DAY
Inner South, Brunswick, Carlton and East Central Groups invite you to
Join the Celebration with a NIGHT of FOOD, FRIENDS and FREEDOM !
- Action Group:
- Inner South
- When:
- Saturday May 28 2011 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Where:
- Rosina Room, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St., Abottsford, VIC, 3067
- RSVP:
- 20th May 2011
- Cost:
- $25 *
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Form a giant candle in the CBD and hear engaging speakers on refugee rights
Join the RMIT University group and form a giant candle out of glow sticks as part of Amnesty's 50th birthday.
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, ACT, 3000
- Contact:
- RMIT Amnesty Group
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Geelong Group Candle Day stalls in Geelong and Torquay
Keen to get involved with Candle Day?
- Action Group:
- Geelong
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 10:00 AM - Saturday May 28 2011 4:00 PM
- Where:
- (Friday) Supermarket, HIGHTON Vic 3216, & (Saturday) IGA, TORQUAY, VIC, 3228
- Contact:
- Frank Thompson
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Fundraising in Ivanhoe
Volunteers will be collecting in and around Ivanhoe for Candle Day celebrations
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 10:00 AM - Saturday May 28 2011 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Ivanhoe, Heidelberg, Rosanna and Clifton Hill, VIC
- Contact:
- Stuart Harris
Nunawading Candle Day Activites
Nunawading Group will be holding a collection and asking the public to take action for human rights in their local area.
- Action Group:
- Nunawading
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 9:00 AM - Saturday May 28 2011 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Mitcham Shops, Blackburn Shops Laburnum Station and Nunawading Station., VIC
East Central Group CANDLE DAY activities in Boroondara area
Representatives of East Central Group will be out and about this Candle Day in Camberwell, Balwyn, Kew, Hawthorn, Burnley, Canterbury. To find out more or to get involved read on!
- Action Group:
- East Central
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 9:00 AM - Saturday May 28 2011 5:00 PM
- Where:
- Boroondara, VIC
- Contact:
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Candle Day in the CBD
If you're going to be in Melbourne's CBD on the 27th of May, then why not stop by and take action against human rights abuses?
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- RSVP:
- 24th May 2011
- Contact:
- Victorian Candle Day Team
Candle Day / 50th Anniversary Amnesty Events in Bendigo
Bendigo Amnesty group invites you to visit our annual Candle Day Stalls (Friday and Saturday) and join our "Taste of Freedom" celebratory dinner (Saturday).
- Action Group:
- Bendigo
- When:
- Friday May 27 2011 8:59 AM - Saturday May 28 2011 8:59 PM
- Where:
- STALL (Fri and Sat) in Hargreaves Mall, and DINNER (6:30pm Saturday) at Toi Shan Restaurant, 65 Mitchell St, Bendigo, VIC, 3550
- Contact:
- David on 5447 1316
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Freedom Fest
Its Amnestys 50th birthday soon and the youth speakers network (Amber, Milo, Rufus, Ella, Alice, Jess and Anna) are throwing an epic party.
- When:
- Wednesday May 25 2011 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Where:
- Gertrudes Brown Couch, 30 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, VIC, 3065
- Contact:
- Amber
Film Screening of Mother Fish
Film screening of Mother Fish - The inspiring story of four refugees fleeing Vietnam in 1980
- Action Group:
- Hume Action Group
- When:
- Thursday May 19 2011 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
- Where:
- Hume Global Learning Centre, 1093 Pascoe Vale Rd,, Broadmeadows, VIC, 3047
- Contact:
- James
“How One Person Can Change History” with guest speaker John Anderson
Join South Eastern group's celebration of Amnesty' International's 50th Anniversary.
- When:
- Tuesday May 17 2011 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Where:
- St Stephen’s Parish Centre (behind the Church), 383 High St Rd, Mt Waverley, VIC, 3149
- RSVP:
- 10th May 2011
- Contact:
- Beatrice (9561 1587)
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Exhibition & Retrospective of 50 years of Amnesty International
Join the Victorian Amnesty International crew after BAGM to celebrate Amnesty International’s 50th Birthday.
- When:
- Saturday May 14 2011 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Evatt Room, Trades Hall Council,, Cnr. Victoria & Lygon Streets,, Carlton Sth., VIC, 3053
- RSVP:
- 13th May 2011
- Cost:
- $FREE
- Contact:
- Anouska Teunen
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Not Just My Story
Special opportunity for audiences to encounter the human face of compelling asylum seeker stories
- When:
- Saturday May 14 2011 3:00 PM - Sunday May 15 2011 9:00 PM
- Where:
- St. Martins Youth Arts Centre, 44 St. Martins Lane, South Yarra, VIC, 3141
- Contact:
- Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
“REFUGEES and HUMAN RIGHTS”
Come along to a special public meeting of the Amnesty Ivanhoe Group to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International and hear three special guest speakers share their stories.....
- Action Group:
- Ivanhoe
- When:
- Saturday May 14 2011 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
- Where:
- Meeting Room of Scots Uniting Church, 187 Burgundy St, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084
Volunteer Evening Event - Celebrating Volunteers Week & AI’s 50th Birthday
An event celebrating all of our fantsatic volunteers!!!
- When:
- Tuesday May 10 2011 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge St, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 9th May 2011
- Contact:
- Lara Murray
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Coffee and dessert evening - “Australia’s Treatment of Refugees”
This event will feature guest speakers Stephen Bain and Rachel Waters. Join Amnesty International's Bayside Group for coffee and dessert to learn about Amnesty's Refugee Campaign and how you can get involved.
- Action Group:
- Bayside
- When:
- Friday April 29 2011 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Where:
- All Souls Church, 48 Bay Road, Sandringham, VIC, 3191
- RSVP:
- 28th April 2011
- Cost:
- $10
- Contact:
- Tom Rehn
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Victorian Women’s Team (VWT) Public Lecture
Law reform and how to become involved
- When:
- Wednesday April 20 2011 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Acitivist Recourse Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, Melbourne, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 18th April 2011
- Contact:
- Fia Walker
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‘Lets’ Change the Conversation’ Refugee Workshops travel the Great Ocean Road
Love human rights? Then come to our conversation workshop, a public training session for our refugee campaign. You'll hear the stories of real people who have traveled to Australia by boat and learn the facts about refugees.
- When:
- Monday April 18 2011 6:00 PM - Wednesday April 20 2011 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Three workshops: 18th April at Lorne Fig Tree Community House from 6pm-8pm. 19th April at Apollo Bay’s Hotel from 6pm-8pm. & 20th April at Anglesea District Community House from 6pm-8pm., VIC
- Cost:
- $Free
- Contact:
- Amnesty International Victoria
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Rethink Refugees - Art Exhibition
Come check out an amazing, exhibition & support Amnesty International Australia's major campaign Rethink Refugees, which aims to change the asylum seeker debate in Australia.
- When:
- Wednesday April 06 2011 11:57 AM - Sunday April 17 2011 12:29 PM
- Where:
- Michael Koro Galleries, 110 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
- Contact:
- Lisa Stützer
Righteous blues for rights! Mattski @ IDGAFF, Abbotsford
Come and enjoy the stomping blues, acoustic grooves and thoughtful lyrics by the guitar star Mattski, whilst supporting human rights.
- When:
- Sunday April 03 2011 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Where:
- IDGAFF Bar and Venue - 160 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, VIC, 3067
- Contact:
- Mattski
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Victorian Local Groups Annual Meetings and Lunch 2011
How can our group achieve more this year? Come and share and exchange great ideas with local groups from all around Victoria
- When:
- Sunday April 03 2011 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Where:
- Limerick Arms Hotel, 326 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, VIC
- RSVP:
- 25th March 2011
- Contact:
- David
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Conversation Workshop and Refugee Network Pizza Meeting
Training for the refugee campaign followed by normal refugee team meeting with pizza
- When:
- Wednesday March 30 2011 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- Contact:
- Volunteer Coordinator Team
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Egypt, a country in transition - Letter writing and information evening
Bayside Group of Amnesty International information and letter writing evening with speaker Ron Walker. Supper will be served. Letter writing materials will be provided.
- When:
- Wednesday March 23 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Where:
- All Souls Church Hall, 48 Bay Road, Sandringham, VIC
- RSVP:
- 20th March 2011
- Contact:
- Tom Rehn
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Victorian Women’s Team (VWT) Public Lecture
“Women’s Perspective on Global Conflicts, Counter-Terrorism and Peace Building Intiatives ”
- When:
- Wednesday March 16 2011 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Acitivist Recourse Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, ACT
- Contact:
- Fia Walker
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University Workshop
Are you a university student that wants to take action on human rights abuses? Do you want to make a difference with like minded people? Then come along this this exciting six monthly workshop.
- When:
- Wednesday March 16 2011 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Where:
- Victorian Action Centre, Suite 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood, VIC, 3066
- RSVP:
- 13th March 2011
- Contact:
- Hannah Lewis
Celebrate the 100th International Women’s Day
The Hume Action Group are marking this momentous anniversary - Come and help them celebrate
- Action Group:
- Hume Action Group
- When:
- Wednesday March 09 2011 9:30 AM - Thursday March 10 2011 2:00 PM
- Where:
- Craigieburn Leisure Centre; 59 Craigieburn Road, Craigieburn, VIC, 3064
- Cost:
- $FREE
- Contact:
- James Cowan
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Sydney Road Street Party
Get swept up in the atmosphere of peace, understanding and cultural diversity at the Amnesty International stall for the Sydney Road Street Party
- When:
- Sunday March 06 2011 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Where:
- Sydney Road, Brunswick, ACT, 3056
Film night: 127 Hours
Support my challenge to run a marathon, and raise $10,000 for Amnesty International!
- When:
- Thursday February 24 2011 7:00 PM - Tuesday March 01 2011 4:25 PM
- Where:
- Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
- RSVP:
- 24th February 2011
- Contact:
- Jules Kajtar
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