Socialist Alliance, Western Sydney
Activist Calendar
Activist Calendar
Monday, 28 November, 6.30pm
FILM SCREENING
Green Left Weekly presents 'Growing Change'
Jubilee Hall, Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church Sreet Mall, Parramatta
$10/$6 concession
A new documentary that looks at one of the most exciting experiments in the world to grow a fair and sustainable food system. In Venezuela, from fishing villages to cacao plantations to urban gardens, a growing social movement is showing what's possible when communities, not corporations, start to take control of food. Q & A with filmmaker Simon Cunich after the screening.
For more info contact Duncan ph: 0431 586 588 or email duncanar85@gmail.com
Simon Cunich: growingchangefilm@gmail.com
Growing Change website: http://www.simoncunich.com.au
Thursday, 10 November 5.30pm
PROTEST AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S SILENCE ON MICHAEL COLEMAN!
Martin Place, Sydney, corner of Angel Place
Dear friends,
Dear friends,
As you know, our brave comrade Michael Coleman is still in detention in Givon Prison near Ramla in Israel. This is disgusting as is the deafening silence of Rudd and Gillard and their failure to ensure Michael's prompt release from prison. Their refusal to defend his rights has been woeful, as is their whole policy in regard to Palestine, with total impunity for Israel. Remember, theFreedom Waves activists have been subject to an act of piracy, beaten, tasered, hand-cuffed and shackled, and held incommunicado for an unacceptable length of time. All this for seeking to enter Gaza and break the blockade. And Israel tries to tell us that they no longer occupy Gaza!
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MICHAEL
There are a few quick and easy ways you can help Michael right now: call Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd on (02) 6277 7500 and urge him to call on Israel for Michael's immediate and unconditional release, leave Michael a message of support by clicking here, or make a donation to support the Australian delegation of Freedom Waves (Bank: Commonwealth Bank Acc. Name: GFF Australia Group BSB: 062102 Acc. No.: 10197185).
For more details on how to help Michael, click here.
You can also share this email with your friends, family and networks.
In solidarity,
Vivienne Porzsolt
for
Free Gaza Australia
Saturday, 12 November, 2pm
Overcoming Adversity: The Australian refugee story
Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre, 9 New Street, Lawson
$5 entry charge
Speakers include: Adam Searle, MLC, barrister, former Blue Mountains mayor. David King from the Gundungurra indigenous people. Kevin Dunn, University of Western Sydney, professor of Geography and Human Studies. Dr Sanjugta Vas Dev, former researcher for the University of Adelaide. Cyril O'Connor, manager House of Welcome (HoW). Professor Glenda Sluga (international history, Sydney University). Eh Say Aung Eh Say is a Karen refugee who came to Australia in 2007 via the official humanitarian program. The Mudlarks, the popular Blue Mountains based all-women choir, will perform contemporary, folk and traditional songs from their cappella harmonies repertoire.
For more information contact: Ilan Salbe 0408 258 984, isalbe@bigpond.com or Marie Standen 4751 2120
Organised by the Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group.
Phone 4751 2120
Email: isabelbe@bigpond.com
Website: www.bmrsg.org.au
Saturday, 12 November, 8.15pm
Mt. Victoria: Politics @ the Pictures - Salt of the Earth
Mt Vic Flicks, Harvey Ave, Mt Victoria
Tickets $10/$8 concession
The Blue Mountains Union Council is screening 'Salt of the Earth,' the 1950s classic, once-banned movie about a bitter strike by Mexican-American mineworkers in New Mexico, for racial equality in their working conditions. The screening will raise funds for the Blue Mountains Women's Health and Resource Centre.
For info or tickets contact Debra on 4787 1401
Website: http://bmuc.blogspot.com
Sunday 13 November, 2pm
Indigenous rights film: 'Our Generation'
Grace Tooth Room, Mid Mountains Community Centre, 9 New Street, Lawson
'Our Generation' examines Australia's policies of paternalism and assimilation towards Indigenous Australians.
Ph Marie on 4751 2076 for details.
Tuesday, 15 November, 6.30pm
Socialist Alliance Branch meeting: The Housing Crisis and Solutions
Activist Centre, 3/29 Macquarie St, Parramatta
Peter Butler, a community activist based in Campbelltown, will discuss the current problems facing many people in Sydney as they struggle to find a place to live. We will look at how government policies and the market these affect the ability of people to find affordable housing.
For more info contact Duncan ph: 0431 586 588 or email duncanar85@gmail.com
Saturday, November 19, 10am-2pm
Coal Seam Gas Mining in Greater Western Sydney: what you need to know
Warrimoo Hall, 7 Eley Hawkins Drive , Warrimoo
The Environmental Defender's Offices is hosting a free workshop to explain how the exploration and extraction of coal seam gas is regulated in NSW, with a focus on landholder rights and advocacy strategies. The workshop will address current CSG exploration titles that apply to the Greater Western Sydney area. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP is essential.
For more info or RSVP Ph 9262 6989 or email education@edo.org.au
Tuesday, 22 November, 12pm
Deliver a message to the premier: Stop Coal Seam Gas!
Hyde Park, Sydney
Be there when a petition signed by more than 15,000 people from across NSW is presented to Barry O'Farrell in person! Demonstrate community opposition to CSG, help ensure the spotlight is on this debate and remind the government who they work for! Rally at Hyde Park North Fountain (next to St James Station). Short march to State Parliament, Macquarie St, for Stop CSG speakers and 1pm handover of petitions to Premier O'Farrell. Speakers include: Drew Hutton (Lock The Gate president); Jess Moore (Stop CSG Illawarra) + other community speakers. Organised by Lock the Gate and NSW Stop CSG groups.
Phone: Paul 0410 629 088, Isabel 0412 407 472, Jess 0416 232 349
Email: info@nogasmininginsydney.com
Website: www.lockthegate.org.au
Tuesday, 22 November 5pm
Show your support for Qantas workers: Protest millionaire Qantas CEO
City Recital Hall, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is speaking at a UNSW School of Business "Meet the CEO" event. Joyce is a clear symbol of the greed and ruthlessness of the 1% - join our protest outside the meeting to show him how we feel, and demand that Qantas meets workers' demands to keep their jobs and have decent wages that keep up with the cost of living. Joyce locked out his entire workforce in late October, and succeeded in winning a termination to all industrial action to fight his profiteering.
Lets build support for the Qantas workers and send a message that we won't stand for this at Qantas or anywhere else. Human need not corporate greed! Hosted by Occupy Sydney
Phone: Ben 0400 878 322 or Amy 0430554263
Deliver a message to the premier: Stop Coal Seam Gas!
Hyde Park, Sydney
Be there when a petition signed by more than 15,000 people from across NSW is presented to Barry O'Farrell in person! Demonstrate community opposition to CSG, help ensure the spotlight is on this debate and remind the government who they work for! Rally at Hyde Park North Fountain (next to St James Station). Short march to State Parliament, Macquarie St, for Stop CSG speakers and 1pm handover of petitions to Premier O'Farrell. Speakers include: Drew Hutton (Lock The Gate president); Jess Moore (Stop CSG Illawarra) + other community speakers. Organised by Lock the Gate and NSW Stop CSG groups.
Phone: Paul 0410 629 088, Isabel 0412 407 472, Jess 0416 232 349
Email: info@nogasmininginsydney.com
Website: www.lockthegate.org.au
Tuesday, 22 November 5pm
Show your support for Qantas workers: Protest millionaire Qantas CEO
City Recital Hall, 2-12 Angel Place, Sydney
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is speaking at a UNSW School of Business "Meet the CEO" event. Joyce is a clear symbol of the greed and ruthlessness of the 1% - join our protest outside the meeting to show him how we feel, and demand that Qantas meets workers' demands to keep their jobs and have decent wages that keep up with the cost of living. Joyce locked out his entire workforce in late October, and succeeded in winning a termination to all industrial action to fight his profiteering.
Lets build support for the Qantas workers and send a message that we won't stand for this at Qantas or anywhere else. Human need not corporate greed! Hosted by Occupy Sydney
Phone: Ben 0400 878 322 or Amy 0430554263
New Neighbours Project
9 Albert St, Parramatta
Recently releases refugees and local artists are transforming a decrepit, to-be-demolished building into a vibrant space for exchange of ideas, culture and art making. The space will involve the local community and refugee support groups in order both to strengthen social cohesion and help refugees establish themselves in the community. You are invited to share a meal and inspect our progress a few weeks into the project!
For more info ph Chrissie Ianssen 0431 439 222 or Safdar Ahmed 0400 312 581
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