By Gerry Georgatos - courtesy of The Stringer - http://thestringer.com.au/six-homeless-children-fighting-for-a-better-to... - The remote is an idea romanced by Governments when it comes to tourism but when remote communities ask for quality schools, utilities and services, Governments cold shoulder them.
The budget handed down by the Abbott government on May 13 is a decisive political event for the working class, students and youth. It marks a major intensification by the financial and corporate elites of their assault on all the rights of the working class. This offensive, begun by the former Labor government, parallels the social counter-revolution imposed across Europe and the United States.
Newsletter date: 17 May 2014
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
Click on the links for details of the events ...
New Event: Fri 16 May - Sun 25 May 2014: Enmore, NSW
Freedom Ride
"This powerful interactive play is set in the revolutionary '60s.
It investigates a pivotal event in Australia’s history:
the Australian Freedom Ride. This student action stirred up
key questions about racism and indigenous rights, and is
regarded as a turning point in race relations in Australia."
Perth and WA Aboriginal rights events for your diary
WGAR events postings for each State and Territory: http://indymedia.org.au/2013/01/03/about-wgar-news-wgar-events-postings
Click on the links for details of the events ...
Event: 26 May 2014: various locations in Australia
National Sorry Day
"National Sorry Day is an annual day of
commemoration and remembrance of all those
who have been impacted by the government
policies of forcible removal that have
resulted in the Stolen Generations." NSDC
"National Sorry Day is a reminder of the
An exploration of collaborative decision making
for people from all levels of experience.
All welcome: this is an introductory workshop suitable for beginners
and people wanting to learn a little more.
What if there was something even more democratic than voting?
What if “winners” and “losers” weren’t inevitable in decisions?
Consensus is a collaborative decision making tool, utilized by cultures across the world,
with applications for your organization.
Consensus creates:
∙ Collaborative synergies
∙ An inclusive, empowering culture
∙ A loyal, engaged workforce / membership
An exploration of collaborative decision making
for people from all levels of experience.
All welcome: this is an introductory workshop suitable for beginners
and people wanting to learn a little more.
What if there was something even more democratic than voting?
What if “winners” and “losers” weren’t inevitable in decisions?
Consensus is a collaborative decision making tool, utilized by cultures across the world,
with applications for your organization.
Consensus creates:
∙ Collaborative synergies
∙ An inclusive, empowering culture
∙ A loyal, engaged workforce / membership
An exploration of collaborative decision making
for people from all levels of experience.
All welcome: this is an introductory workshop suitable for beginners
and people wanting to learn a little more.
What if there was something even more democratic than voting?
What if “winners” and “losers” weren’t inevitable in decisions?
Consensus is a collaborative decision making tool, utilized by cultures across the world,
with applications for your organization.
Consensus creates:
∙ Collaborative synergies
∙ An inclusive, empowering culture
∙ A loyal, engaged workforce / membership
This back-to-basics workshop is the “Aussie Politics 101” they should have taught us in high-school.
Everyone welcome: bring friends!
To participate in democracy, we must understand how it works,
but most of us only have a vague knowledge about our political system.
Come and explore:
∙ How Parliament is structured.
∙ The difference between state / federal Parliaments.
∙ How democratic are our elections?
∙ Do we have “proportional representation”?
∙ What does “balance of power” mean?
∙ How does preferential voting actually work?
Think you get it?
A myth-busting introduction to the party, policies and people,
with all questions answered.
All welcome: including non-members, vague supporters
and the just curious!
Ever wanted to know more about who the Greens are and what they stand for?
Come and decide for yourself at this myth-busting FREE workshop:
A myth-busting introduction to the party, policies and people,
with all questions answered.
All welcome: including non-members, vague supporters
and the just curious!
Ever wanted to know more about who the Greens are and what they stand for?
Come and decide for yourself at this myth-busting FREE workshop:
