[WSF-Discuss] MSF Newsletter - December 2008
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MELBOURNE SOCIAL FORUM NEWS – December 2008
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In this issue :
- MSF AGM
- MSF 2009
- Want an item included in the newsletter?
- News, events and actions
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MSF 2009 : 17th - 19th April 2009
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Yes, you already know we're planning an event, but what have we
actually been doing when 2009 is still so far away?
The organisers have been busy applying for grant funding from several
organisations. This meticulous task takes skill, time and foreword
planning, which is a challenging ask for our voluntary time. If you
know of any sources of funding that you think might assist us in
delivering MSF 2009, please drop us a line. Alternatively, if you have
some time and grant writing skills, we'd love to hear from you.
info at melbournesocialforum.org
Regarding the wider event conceptual planning stage. We invite you to
submit your ideas for themes, activities and outcomes that you would
like to see eventuate.
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Don't be shy, drop by our NEXT ORGANISERS MEETING
Everyone is welcome and we'll have some snacks and great discussions.
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Date: Thursday December 18th 6.30pm
Venue: 'The Blue Room', at the Social Justice Centre, 124 Napier St,
Fitzroy, rear of the Fitzroy Uniting Church.
Melways Map Ref: Map 2C Grid ref B-10
Yarra Trams Route 86 To RMIT Bundoora Tram Stop number 14 (on the
Corner of Gertrude & Napier St).
Please enter the gate at the front of the Church and follow the
pavement on the Northern Side. The 'Blue Room' is so marked on a brown
door at the back of the building.
Call Chris on 0431464099 if you have any problems.
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Want an item included in the next newsletter?
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Submit your events and news items to news at melbournesocialforum.org by
27th December to be included in the next newsletter.
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People & Planet: Social Justice & Environment Diary 2009 - Out Now!
People & Planet is a gorgeous annual diary featuring 55 exceptional
photos of people and places around the world, accompanied by short,
fascinating stories about social and environmental issues.
People & Planet 2009 is published by a partnership of over 30
Australian social justice and environment organisations, and raises
funds for the work of these organisations in promoting a for a just,
sustainable world.
People & Planet makes a great gift for Christmas, and is a
"must-have" diary for 2009.
Printed on a mix of recycled and plantation paper and spiral bound,
every second page features a striking and inspiring photo of people
and places around the world, with each facing page covering one week
from January to December 2009.
You can buy People & Planet 2009 for just $19.95 +p&h from
www.peopleandplanet.org.au
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Petition from the Rail Tram and Bus Union for safer stations to allow
more people access to public transport and to speed up station
throughput during commuter peak times.
www.saferstations.com.au
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A new environment and conservation site called, AustConserv,
www.austconserv.com. It is run by volunteers and donations.
We're after news and information about eco businesses, events and
technology. If you have anything you wish to have published and
marketed online then please forward it our way.
If you have a business, all you have to do is register and then
submit to the eco listings. Upload your logo, write a full description
and take advantage of Google Maps.
Here is an example of EcoHaven in Hobart.
E.g.
http://austconserv.com/the-eco-listings.html?sobi2Task=sobi2Details&sobi2Id=17
All listings are fully search engine optimised and the site is driven
by an environmentally aware community and hence a lot of targeted
traffic flows through the site which is perfect for businesses that
are also environmentally orientated.
We're running competitions and promotions for the month of November
and doing a lot of cross promotion between businesses event sand our
articles.
Spread the word, www.austconserv.com/invite/importer.php
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Did you know the Government is proposing an internet censorship
scheme that goes further than any other democracy in the world?
I've just signed a petition to prevent the scheme that will make the
internet up to 87% slower, more expensive, accidentally block up to
one in 12 legitimate sites, will miss the vast majority of
inappropriate content and is very easily sidestepped. The government
of the day may add any 'unwanted' site to a secret blacklist under the
scheme.
Our Government should be doing all in its power to take Australia
into the 21st century economy, and to protect our children. This
proposed internet censorship does neither. Can you join me and take
action on the net today to save the net?
If we want people to behave decently, honestly, ethically, morally
then we have to see these strengths in leadership, and to see these
virtues valued and encouraged in our society, not by denying access to
freedoms enjoyed by other civilized countries. All denying does is
make those who want what others have no interest in, try harder. And
anyway, who in wonderland are these 'leaders' who think they have a
moral mandate to decide what is best for all adults so that
supposedly in turn the children of this country will be protected.
With their questionable view of the world and their assumed power and
control over a part of the world, they are the moral crusaders that
think they will put an end to all evil through legislation. Please
help stop this typical and hysterical knee jerk reaction to anything
that isn't nice and safe and cosy. There has to be a better way to
protect Australia's children than to treat all adults like they were
also children.
www.getup.org.au/campaign/SaveTheNet/442
Thanks!
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ABC Cuts to Radio National
Radio National plans cuts to 10 programs. Specialist programs gone in
2009 will be: The Media Report, The Religion Report, The Sports
Factor, Radio Eye, The Ark, In Conversation, Street Stories and
Perspective. Short Story will rely on repeats from the past. Australia
Talks will be cut back to three days a week. ((Only one program will
be produced. Existing programs will be rescheduled and others extended
to fill gaps. There is a danger that some specialist subjects will be
diluted within generalist programming or lost altogether.((The reason
given by the ABC is the need to extend RN's online content. Without
sufficient funds, that means diverting production resources from
radio. ((. RN's importance is in producing specialist programs that
provide in-depth consideration of issues and events.(. Stephen
Crittendon, The Religion Report presenter, has been stood down from
his job following his revelations and critical comments on-air about
RN's cuts. Stephen is an excellent broadcaster who deserves support.
((WHAT TO DO (* Write to Mark Scott, ABC Managing Director : GPO Box
9994, Sydney 2001; or through www.abc.net.au/contact/complaints (*
Write a letter to the editor(* Distribute & collect signatures for
FABC's petition to the ABC Board to STOP the commercial drift of the
ABC FABC's petition can be downloaded at www.fabc.org.au(* Talk with
& pass this email on to others ((* Secure the ABC's Healthy Future:
Submit to the Govt's Review of the ABC & SBS(
Even a short letter is sufficient to let the Federal Government know
the ABC must be well funded, a producer of high quality programs,
commercial-free and accessible to all Australians without fee.Some
points you might like to include and information on the Govt's
Review can be found at
www.fabc.org.au
Friends of the ABC (Vic)
www.fabc.org.au
(03) 9682 0073
fabcvic at vicnet.net.au
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Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup
56 Nations: one goal
When: 1-7 December 2008
Where: Federation Square & Birrarung Marr
Further information:
Over 500 athletes will be competing in a jam-packed schedule of more
than 400 fast-paced street football matches on custom-built pitches in
Federation Square and Birrarung Marr. Eight homeless and marginalised
people from across the country have been selected to represent
Australia at the Melbourne 2008 Homeless World Cup.
Entry to the event is free.
Website: www.homelessworldcup.org
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Wed 3 Dec, 7.45 pm
LIGHTER FOOTPRINTS CLIMATE ACTION GROUP MEETING –
Lighter footprints meets the first wed of every month
Contact: Carolyn Ingvarson, Convenor ci at the.inter.net.au Ph 9836 0925
NOTE: No meeting in January. Meetings resume 4 February 2009,
CANTERBURY
15 Faversham Rd, All welcome
Free
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** Democracy and Climate Change: Finding the Common Interest **
When: Thursday, December 4th, 6 - 7pm
Where: Village Roadshow Theatrette, State Library Victoria, Melbourne
(328 Swanston Street, Melbourne - Entry 3, La Trobe Street)
Admission: Free, refreshments provided
Speaker: Prof Amanda Lynch
Further information:
Professor Lynch is a Federation Fellow and an internationally
recognised climate expert who focuses on bridging the gap between the
natural and social sciences to better address the challenges of
climate change. The lecture explores Professor Lynch's recommendation
of a value commitment to the common interest of the community to
address the great challenge of climate change. Prof Rae Frances, Dean
of Arts, will host this fourth Monash University Arts Public Lecture.
RSVP by Monday 1st December online via the event listing on the
Monash Faculty of Arts (see Arts Events) website at:
www.arts.monash.edu.au
or via phone (03) 990 52112
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Thu 4 Dec, 11am
MUSTER & RALLY - FRESH WATER THINKING & SUSTAINABLE WATER SOLUTIONS
FOR VICTORIA
Stop the Brumby government riding roughshod over our rights!
For more info ph Stephen Cannon 0407 811 778
Parliament, Spring St.
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Voices from the Pacific - communities responding to the challenge of
climate change and development
Nic Maclellan (journalist and researcher) has just returned from the
Pacific where he has been documenting how global warming is affecting
rural livelihoods for people living in small island states in our
region. Nic has visited Kiribati, Fiji, New Caledonia and Solomon
Islands, to talk with communities that are responding to the
challenges of global warming, peak oil and financial crisis.
6pm Thursday, Dec 4 2008
Lvl 5, New Building, Victorian Trades Hall
Cnr. Victoria & Lygon Streets,
Carlton South, VIC 3053
Wine and refreshments by donation.
Hosted by Climate Action Centre and supported by Friends of the
Earth.
Information: info at climateactioncentre.org or 9639 3660
TALK CLIMATE is a monthly forum and discussion on current and
critical problems of climate change, hosted by Victoria's new
Climate Action Centre. Wine and refreshments by donation.
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The City of Melbourne and the 2008 Melbourne Homeless World Cup are
pleased to invite you and your friends to a special series of three
Melbourne Conversations:((Kicking Goals - Changing Lives: Discussions
about homelessness, poverty, social entrepreneurship and making a
change
Series Venue: BMW Edge at Federation Square, Melbourne Free Entry -
No Bookings
Series Moderator: Ms Tracee Hutchison, a writer, broadcaster,
reporter for ABC TV's 7.30 Report and Saturday Age Opinion columnist.
Wednesday 3 December - Kicking Goals - Changing Lives
A discussion with young people about street soccer, crime,
homelessness, poverty, achievement against the odds and how young
people can make a difference in the world. Before the matches kick
off, come along and hear how the next generation are changing the
world for the better.
Panellists:
Mr Dan Adams - Make Poverty History and The Oaktree Foundation (age
21 years)(Mr Emmanuel Bismyf- Child soldier from Sierra Leone, former
Australian Street Socceroo and Reach Ambassador (age 19 years)(Mr Tom
Hurley - Yr 10 student who volunteers to teach young African children
English (age 16 years)(Ms Sarah McLardy - Yr 11 student, Reach
Ambassador, Board Member of the Mali Initiative (age 17 years)(Time &
Date: 10.00am to 11.00am, Wednesday 3rd December 2008 - plan to arrive
by 9.45am
Thursday 4 December - Changing lives through social entrepreneurship:
the challenges and achievements
How do change-makers, community and business leaders make a
difference to homelessness and poverty and deal with the many
challenges including the impact of the global financial crisis?
Panellists:
Ms Moira Rayner - Lawyer and former Victorian Equal Opportunity
Commissioner, Melbourne (Mr Phil Ruthven - IBISWorld Executive
Chairman, Melbourne(Ms Jane Tewson CBE - Founder and Director
Pilotlight Australia(Mr Mel Young - Co Founder, Homeless World Cup,
Scotland
Time & Date: 6.00pm to 7.30pm Thursday 4th December 2008 - entry from
5.30pm
Friday 5 December - Women kicking goals around the world(Committed
women from Australia and overseas share their stories, experiences,
visions and skills related to the concerns of poverty and social
disadvantage(Panellists: (Aretha Briggs - Youth Justice Worker,
Anglicare and traditional land owner of the Yorta Yorta lands of
Ulupna and Woiwurrung lands of Wonga territory Wurrundjerri-ballak,
Melbourne(Ms Cindy Coltman - Program Director Women Win, Amsterdam(Ms
Anne Hooker - Youth Development Officer, Port Phillip Prison,
Melbourne(Ms Jan Owen AM - Executive Director Social Ventures
Australia, Melbourne(Time & Date: 12.30 pm to 1.30pm Friday 5th
December 2008 entry from 12.00pm
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Want to Learn Video Editing/ Compression and/ or Assist Plug In TV at
Next Years Sustainable Living Festival?
Plug in TV have been offered the opportunity to have a tent at the
Sustainable Living Festival (SLF), 20-22 Febuary 2009 at Federation
Square, to do integrated webcasting. This means Plug in TV would be a
demonstration media lounge for fully integrated grassroots media
webcasting. Plug in TV organisers would really appreciate volunteer
assistance on any or all of the three days of the event.
Volunteers will be provided with both editing training and
compression training.
The first editing workshop will be held Dec 6th, 1-5 pm at the
Hawthorn Plug in TV office (the Possum Shed).
Address: Possum Shed, back of the Augustine Centre / Borderlands, 2
Minona St Hawthorn near corner of Hepburn and Burwood Hw.
Map: www.augustine.org.au/Augustine.htm
Time: Saturday 6 December, 1-5pm
Email: David Murphy - david_murphy1981 at hotmail.com
Roles people can take
Filming on the day do you have access to a camera, can you film
forums?
Editing - would you like to edit some of the forums on one of Plug in
TVs computers or your own laptop?
Compression - would you like to compress footage to web, and can you
help upload edited footage to EngageMedia?
Tent - can you help with answering questions, recruiting interested
people and selling Plug in TV paraphernalia?
Season 5 production of SLF footage Can you edit one or more
episodes after SLF 09 for C31 for the special SLF / Plug in TV season?
Apart from having the opportunity to learn (or practicing your)
filming/editing/ compression skills, the project will have a number of
benefits:
- You will support the wider environmental and social justice
movement through media work;
- You will support SLF s speakers capacity to communicate their
message(s) with the world;
- You will support the ongoing viability of Plug in TV by helping to
raise needed money;
- You will be part of a rich experience;
- You can help inspire SLF participants with the power of integrated
grassroots media.
Join the team, and be part of the solution to the many issues we
commonly face.
Email: webcast.slf at plugintv.net or info at plugintv.net
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Sat 6 Dec
GLOBAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION
Concerned citizens around the world will be participating in the
fourth annual Global Day of Climate Action. This important day will be
midway through the annual UN climate conference, taking place this
year in Poznan, Poland. The Climate Crisis Coalition's international
ally, The Global Climate Campaign, is synchronizing demonstrations
around the world in as many places as possible - to call on world
leaders to take urgent action on climate change. As in previous years,
CCC is calling on friends and allies to partake in any way they can.
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Craft-in demonstration to be held in Bourke St Mall, Melbourne CBD,
Monday December 8th
The Craft Cartel will be supplying craft materials at the Craft In
and encouraging passers-by to make a crafty gift or card themselves.
The Craft Cartel will also be handing out an alternative gift buying
guide, with plenty of ideas for christmas gifts that don't cost the
planet or our communities.((On Monday December the 8th the Rudd
Government is giving big cash bonuses to pensioners, parents, low
income families and first home buyers. The objective of this handout
is to boost peoples spending in order to keep the economy pumping.
What the Government isn't talking about is the most effective way to
spend this handout to truly support the economy. ((As crafters we
understand the importance of buying handmade. We know that buying a
handmade present means supporting your local community as well as
giving a big finger to mass produced sweat shop crap. We know that
buying handmade is infinitely better for our environment too.((As
crafters we also understand that in times of economic pressure, people
are less likely to spend a few more dollars for the handmade
option.((We want to give the community the message that if they really
want to contribute positively to the Australian economy, they should
forget the plasma tv and Buy Handmade and Buy Local this festive
season.((Did you know?((- For every $100 spent at a locally owned
business $45 goes back into the community and our tax base. For every
$100 spent at a chain store only $14 comes back.(- Small local
businesses are the largest employer in Australia. Every $1million
spent locally equals 14 jobs!(- Non-profit organisations receive 250%
more support from small local businesses than from large businesses.
So if you support local business you support local causes too!(- Local
business are more likely to purchase goods and services from other
local businesses which dramatically reduces transport costs, one of
the biggest causes of climate change.(- Handmade goods are more likely
to include recycled materials which reduces the need for landfills(-
Handmade goods are unique, high quality and set trends rather than
following them!((The Craft Cartel will be supplying craft materials at
the Craft In and encouraging passers-by to make a crafty gift or card
themselves. The Craft Cartel will also be handing out an alternative
gift buying guide, with plenty of ideas for christmas gifts that don't
cost the planet or our communities.((We are looking for more crafters,
designers, makers and handmade retailers to join us on the street to
spread the message of buying handmade. We encourage people to bring
examples of your work and promotional material to spread to people on
the streets. We want people to come talk to passers-by about the
pressures they face trying to earn a living making and selling
handmade goods.((So come join us on the street and spread the word
amongst your communities about buying handmade!
RSVP and spread the word
www.craftcartel.com
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Bike Fun Melbourne presents...
December Bike Fun
Check back at http://bikefun.org/calendar.html for latest updates
Full Moon Ride - Friday 12th of December
Meet at Roxburgh Park station at 7:37, the train leaves Flinders
Street at 6:58. Hit the shops for some picnic supplies (fast food?)
and then head down the Shankland Valley Track and Moonee Ponds Creek
Path. Stop for a picnic at Boeing Reserve and then on to Flemington
Bridge Station (early exit at Pascoe Vale station).
Late or lost - phone 0425 712 019. Organiser - Brunswick Bike Boy.
Geelong Full Moon ride - Saturday 13th of December
Leave from outside Cafe 9 Zero at 90 Pakington St, Geelong West, at
6.30p.m. Maybe beach, maybe look at Xmas decorations.
More details at http://www.myspace.com/fullmoonbikeridesgeelong
Pub Bug - Friday 19th of December
6PM to 10PM - Mountain Goat Brewery Cnr North St and Clarke St
Richmond. Mostly can bring bikes inside. Come celebrate a love of the
amber liquid, talk bikes and general guff.
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Multicultural Festival @ Fed Square
On Saturday 21 March, 2009 Fed Square will be transformed into an
alluring global fiesta for the enjoyment of the whole family, with
music, art, dance, craft and food from more than 50 countries.
Highlights will include two stages of outstanding music from around
the world, a vibrant marketplace of quality handmade products, an
exceptional selection of authentic traditional foods and children's
activities, running between 11am-6pm.
Get involved: Multicultural Arts Victoria is now seeking applications
from food and art/craft stallholders interested in holding a stall at
the Festival on 21 March.
For more information visit: www.culturaldiversity.vic.gov.au
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