See this Oscar-nominated French animated film starring Catherine Deneuve and raise funds for Amnesty International at the same time.
Persepolis (2007) is a poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution.
Amnesty International’s local Carlton Group is hosting a fundraising screening of Persepolis at 7pm on Thursday 21 […]
Here’s a chance to see an acclaimed Australian film and raise much-needed funds to put on this year’s Human Rights Arts and Film Festival. Plus, you’ll hear from the director in person!
Peter Duncan’s new film Unfinished Sky is a dramatic thriller about an Afghani refugee (Monica Hendrickx) and an outback Australian Farmer (William McInnes) […]
This coming Monday the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia, pictured right) and Prof. Muddathir Abdel-Rahim (Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, below) will be speaking at a public forum at Melbourne Uni.
Time: Monday 30 June, 7pm
Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston St & Monash Rd
Entry: $10, Concession $5, payable at the […]
Following two years of workshopping and research with trafficked women and other women in the sex industry, director Catherine Simmonds will present a powerful performance exploring trafficking and prostitution in Australia, and the lives of women in this industry. Prostitute: Who is She? will be acted by the women themselves, with professional actors.
Three perfomances […]
You are invited to attend a gathering of Pax Christi this Sunday evening:
4:30 Meeting
6pm Worship/Reflection
6:30 Shared meal (Bring food to share)
The speaker will be Carole Shaw, Senior Overseas Project Manager at the International Women’s Development Agency. Carole has first-hand experience with UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which addresses the impact of war on women, […]
Doncaster East Uniting Church presents a must-see, multi-award winning documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Occupation 101: Voices of the Silent Majority.
Occupation 101 presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film […]
Our very own Don is a member of the Star Chorale, directed by Jane Elton Brown. The choir, accompanied by the Zelman Symphony, will perform Verdi’s Requiem at Dallas Brooks Hall (300 Albert St, East Melbourne) on Saturday 26 July at 8pm.
First performed in 1874 in Milan, this funeral mass promises approximately 90 […]
“What do you mean, you don’t know Bradman’s test average?”
Immigrants need to assimilate into Australian culture.
Witness two teams of Monash Law graduates debate this topical and highly controversial issue at the annual Monash Great Law Week Debate.
One of Melbourne’s most respected QCs David Galbally, together with Kim Little, World Universities Debating Champion and Shivani Pillai, […]
There will be prayer vigil for peace this Friday outside St Paul’s Cathedral (corner of Swanston & Flinders Streets) from 4pm until about 8pm. There will be a peace banner, candles to hold and a small table with information leaflets, with a particular focus on the suffering of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan.
All are invited […]
Church of All Nations and its members enjoyed an elevated profile in the April edition of the UCA newspaper Crosslight.
First up (p2) was due recognition of CAN member Brian Howe for his Australia Day honour. He is pictured holding a copy of his new book, Weighing Up Australian Values: Balancing Transitions and Risks to […]
