| REFUGEE ACTIVIST CALENDAR | OCTOBER | 2002 |
this calendar is brought to you by REFUGEE ACTION COLLECTIVE...
It is easy to get involved in the campaign for refugee rights & we need
your help, can you:
* pick up posters & leaflets for upcoming events
* forward our emails to your networks, friends, work mates
* help out at stalls these events, or every friday in the mall
* donate money, send cheques to PO Box 578, Carlton South, 3053
* come to RAC campaign meetings every tuesday
* help staff the RAC office or volunteer for regular working bees
contact us today http://www.rac-vic.org ph: 9659 3505
*** RAC EVENT *** indicates events that have been initiated or directly
supported by RAC.
please email additions/ corrections to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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-->> EVERY TUESDAY | 6PM *** RAC EVENT ***
RAC CAMPAIGN MEETINGS
Frustrated about Australia's refugee policies? Want to end Mandatory
Detention? You can get angry alone and isolated, or you can join with us
and help make a difference!
@ TRADES HALL COUNCIL, crn Lygon & Victoria sts
contact RAC ph 9659 3505
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--> OCT 15 | TUESDAY | 6PM
ROCK THE BOAT SPEAKING TOUR
Featuring Julian Burnside. Part of a national campus initiative from
National Union of Students & Australians for Just Refugee Programs
@ RMIT, Kaleide Theatre, Swanston ST
contact NUS ph Camille 0413 041 083
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--> OCT 13 | SUNDAY | 1PM
RALLY FOR PEACE
a statement against war and to stop Australian involvement in a strike
on Iraq
@ STATE LIBRARY, cnr Swanston & LaTrobe Sts
contact Victorian Peace Network ph 9926 5710, 9662 3511
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-->>> OCT 18 | FRIDAY | 5:30PM *** RAC EVENT ***
RALLY FOR REFUGEES!
One year since 353 refugees drowned off the Australian coast when the
SIEV-X sank ... Commemorate this tragic event and join with growing
numbers to demand an end to Australia's inhuman refugee policies.
@ THE STATE LIBRARY, cnr Swanston & LaTrobe sts (activities from 4pm)
contact RAC for more info, or to collect posters & leaflets
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--> OCT 19 | SATURDAY | 1:30PM- 4:30PM
COMMEMORATION & SERVICE FOR THOSE WHO DROWNED
A multi-faith service, minutes silence and candle ceremony to remember
the tragic deaths from the SIEV-X. Please bring flowers. Initiated by
survivors & members of the Australian Iraqi community.
@ EDWARDES LAKE PARK, Resevoir, end of Edwardes St near the playground
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-->> OCT 22 | TUESDAY | 6PM *** RAC EVENT ***
PUBLIC MEETING: WAR & REFUGEES
A special public meeting before the weekly RAC campaigning meeting, this
will look at the relationship between war and the creation of refugees.
Stay tuned for details
@ TRADES HALL
contact RAC for more
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--> OCT 24 | THURSDAY | 8PM
ROCK THE BOAT CONCERT
Featuring Motor Ace, Effigy and others. Part of a national campus
initiative from National Union of Students & Australians for Just
Refugee Programs
@ JC's HOTEL, opp Trades Hall, crn Lygon & Victoria Sts
contact NUS ph Camille 0413 041 083
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--> OCT 25 | FRIDAY | 7PM
REFUGEE (COMEDY) DEBATE: ARE ALL AUSSIES HEARTLESS BASTARDS?
Featuring Rod Quantock a night of fun, politics & food.
@ BRUNSWICK TOWN HALL, cnr Sydney & Glenlyon Rds, Brunswick
contact Green Left Weekly ph: 9639 8622. $15/ $10 conc (a glw fundraiser)
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-->> EVERY FRIDAY | 4PM =AD 6PM *** RAC EVENT ***
CAMPAIGN STALLS
help build upcoming events, pick up leaflets & posters or just say hi.
But make sure you visit our campaigning stall (can you organise a stall
in your area? contact us...)
@ BOURKE STREET MALL, OPP NIKE STORE
contact RAC for more
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