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EVENTS

Wednesday 13th Aug , until Wednesday 10th Sep

INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY - SUSTAINABILITY 101

course
This is where you get a more in-depth instruction in making significant changes to your lives, all in a very relaxed atmosphere as we sit in comfy chairs in a semicircle and listen to a selection of local presenters.
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Tuesday 2nd Sep , until Tuesday 18th Nov

GLOBAL WARMING: AN ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVE

course
Perspective is a course that aims to be accessible to all who accept the proposition that there is no economy without a living environment, but who nonetheless feel disoriented by the welter of political proposals on offer within mainstream and non-mainstream debate.
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Monday 8th Sep

BIODIVERSITY AND GENES

talk
Melbourne University Free Lecture Series: Mining Biodiversity and Genes to provide better Monitors of the Stresses acting on our Natural Environment.
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Monday 8th Sep

REAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

gig, benefit
Benefit gig to raise funds for actions carried out during Climate Camp 2008.
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Wednesday 10th Sep

ECO MARKET PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION

information night, launch
Introducing a sustainable shopping alternative. Eco Market is a new project and campaign that aims to provide a real alternative to the Supermarket. Eco Market will sell 70% of products found at the supermarket, however all products must meet the standards of the Friends of the Earth environmental, ethical and social criteria.
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Friday 12th Sep , until Saturday 13th Sep

NATIONAL INDIGENOUS LEGAL CONFERENCE & BALL

ball, conference
For legal professionals working in Native Title, social justice, human rights and cultural heritage. If you are a Lawyer, Law student, Barrister, Judge, Academic, Indigenous Community Elder or work in Local Government, at an Aboriginal Legal Service or Land Council, Native Title Representative Body or Justice Department.
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Friday 12th Sep

AFTER THE APOLOGY: A DIALOGUE ON RECONCILIATION

talk
Free public lecture presented by Melbourne University Law (Human Rights Forum) in association with The Social Justice Initiative and Trinity College
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Saturday 13th Sep

THE ADVOCACY TOOLKIT: COMMUNICATION KNOW HOW

workshop
A practical weekend workshop series for community activists, presented by the RMIT Community Advocacy Unit.
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Saturday 13th Sep , until Sunday 14th Sep

SUSTAINABLE HOUSE DAY 2008

exhibition, seminar, talk, workshop
Now in its seventh year, the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society will be holding Sustainable House Day across the nation on 13 and 14 September 2008. Carefully selected homes are open for visitors in major cities and some more distant locations. For a small fee the community can visit these homes, get to meet the owners and find out how they did things, and get some inspiration to build or renovate for their OWN sustainable home. For more info go to sustainablehouseday.com
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Saturday 20th Sep , until Tuesday 23rd Sep

LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROGRAM (LEAP)

camp, conference, gathering, workshop, course
LEAP is a four-day environmental leadership and education conference for students in years 9 to 12. Applications are open now at http://leap.wikidot.com/
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Saturday 20th Sep

THE ADVOCACY TOOLKIT: GRANT SEEKING KNOW HOW

workshop
A practical weekend workshop series for community activists, presented by the RMIT Community Advocacy Unit.
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Monday 22nd Sep , until Sunday 28th Sep

STILLNESS IN ACTION RETREAT

workshop
Stillness in Action develops wisdom, calmness, courage and clarity to sustain a life of freedom and integrity in challenging times. Meditation plus the work of US scholar and activist, Joanna Macy, combine powerfully to re-inspire and strengthen your work in the world. “This retreat has given me hope and faith to reclaim the future and reshape it in a clean, clear, responsible way." Emma Pittaway, Greenpeace. Further info: Tathra Street,tathra@gmail.com / 0416 743 605 / www.stillnessinaction.net
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THIRSTY FOR MORE?
OTHER CALENDERS IN MELBOURNE:

INDYMEDIA www.melbourne.indymedia.org/calendar
(social and environmental activism)

WISEWORLD www.wiseworld.com.au
(social change, personal growth and sustainability)

SLF CALENDAR www.sustainablelivingcalendar.org.au
(events and activities across Australia which educate, promote and celebrate sustainable living)

AUSTRALIAN VEGAN ASSOCIATION www.vegan.com.au
(a nation wide calendar of events covering vegan, vegetarian and animal liberation groups)


FOR EVENTS CALENDARS IN OTHER STATES VISIT:

FUTURES AUSTRALIA www.futureaus.net/events (Australian library of information and links for creating positive social change in our society and environment)

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