Come celebrate the launch of our new Strategic Plan - Tuesday 11 November 2014

After months of brainstorming, questioning, consultation and critical reflection, it's time - we're about to launch our new direction!

Date:    Tuesday 11 November 2014
Time:   6 - 8:30pm
Venue: RMIT Design Hub, Roof Pavilion
            (Building 100, corner Victoria & Swanston St, Carlton VIC)

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Footscray Community Lunch

In december I wrote about corporate social responsibility; I questioned if the reasons why individuals volunteer their time and money towards charitable causes are the same reasons corporations do similar? I looked at Footscray and how its is rapidly changing and is expected to continue to change - so to follow up, over chirstmas Kamil, Katherine and I were invited to the Footscray Community Lunch. This is part 2 of a 3 part – stay tuned for the next post.

Lucky Charm Fundraiser

In light of the recent bout of devastating natural disasters that have taken place around the world, in particular, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it has become apparent that humanitarian charities such as the Red Cross have become increasingly stretched for funds and resources which allow them to respond quickly and effectively in critical times.

In an act of support and unity, an assembly of contemporary jewellers from near and far have banded together to hold an extraordinary fundraising auction titled "Lucky Charm. Making Good Fortune Happen". With donating artists such as Lucy Folk, Julia deVille, Anna Davern , Nicholas Bastin and Melinda Young on board, alongside an incredible, diverse collection of local and international, emerging and established makers, this auction is one not to be missed.

By bidding and donating through this auction, you not only have the chance to nab yourself some amazing work for an absolute steal, but best of all, all the proceeds go directly to the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Rescue Fund.

An event that organiser, Melbourne jeweller Natalia Milosz-Piekarska calls "An unstoppable force of Good Nature!".

With new work still being loaded up onto the site every day, you are getting the first look at what will be a huge collection of generously donated contemporary jewellery going under the hammer.

Please take a moment to look through the media package and help us by spreading the word as far and wide as you possibly can.

See here: Lucky Charm Fundraiser
 
The auction for all works ends April 21st, 11pm EST, 2011.

If you have any queries, please contact Natalia at luckycharmfundraiser at gmail.com or on 0409 232 415.

Gaza Hospital: documentary, screening and forum

Sat, February 14, 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Melbourne: Carrillo Ganter Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Melbourne University

Description

You are invited to a documentary screening and panel discussion that will delve in depth into the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict to raise money for the people of Gaza while also providing a platform for education and dialogue. Panelists include Yassir Morsi, Hussein Mohamud, Michael Shaik, MP from Australian Labour Party and more.


Over a thousand people have been killed during the recent crisis in Gaza and thousands more injured. Doctors in Gaza are struggling to treat the injured and are lacking essential medical supplies. The humanitarian situation is deteriorating by the day. Many of the already limited services like water and sewage are no longer functioning. There are also severe food shortages around Gaza.

All proceeds on the night will go directly to a hospital in Gaza.

Come with questions and be prepared for lively discussion.

CHARITY ticket price: $30

RSVP / Ticket purchases contact:

• Manal Chawk 0422 271 575
• Nazeem Hussein 0413 962 646

Tickets can also be purchased from the Islamic Council of Victoria office (top floor) during normal office hours

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visit: www.melbourne-palestine.net

Melbourne: arch-peace film nigth, Jan. 24th

arch-peace film nigth, Melbourne: "Good Night, and Good Luck"

• Tuesday Jan. 24th 7.15pm
• Cost $15
• Kino Dendy 45 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC
• After the film join us for drinks at Phoenix: 82 Flinders St around the corner from the Kino
• For tickets please contact Anna Lindstad: anna's email.
  
  We would appreciate if you pay your tickets using "our Community" at: https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/secure/giving/donate.form?appealId=676 . Don't forget to send a copy of your payment confimation to anna's email
  

"Set in the moody 1950's, Good Night and Good Luck is based on the true story of TV journalist Edward R. Murrow and his determined battle against communist-fearing political powers. Taking aim at Senator McCarthy, Murrow and his team begin an impassioned crusade to return truth and credibility to television and in doing so, put more than their jobs on the line. Written, directed by and starring George Clooney, shot in elegant black and white with an impeccable ensemble, Good Night, and Good Luck is taking the international festival circuit by storm.
Winner of 5 separate awards at this year's Venice Film Festival, Clooney continues to prove his talent in all fields of film.
Film Of The Year NATIONAL BOARD OF REVIEW 4 x GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINEE - including Best Drama, Director and Screenplay"


Visit this film official site: http://wip.warnerbros.com/goodnightgoodluck/ Dendy Films
"Good Night and Good Luck" review: http://www.dendyfilms.com.au/goodnightandgoodluck.html

Parking Exclusive offer for Kino Dendy Cinema patrons at COLLINS PLACE carpark, Flinders Lane (enter via Spring St)! When seeing at film at Kino Dendy Cinema, the first 2 hours of parking is absolutely free, after which it is only $2 per hour (max 6 hours).

The film fundraiser night : ‘Stealing a Nation’ - John Pilger Film Festival

Great to see you all at the fundraiser.
What a good documentary - a small story of these 2000 people expelled from their land seems to convey all what the English "democracy" is about. A telling account of the treatment of the Diego Garcia islanders as compared to the English in the Malvines island in Argentina!

It seems that there is enough enthusiasm for another fundraiser film night. Next time we will have tables with info, and more publicity on radio, as suggested by Karen - can you think of anything else? suggestions welcome...