René Girard has been called "the new Darwin of the human sciences". His insights into the origins of violence are sheer gift to our modern world. This course will be an exploration of some of his thought, with personal and global application. It will investigate aspects of human imitation which show how we are all interdependent. The consequent realities of…
“Australia at the crossroads – time for an independent foreign policy” The conference is being held at a time of increasing contention between the US and China in our region with the US practising to invade islands in the South China sea using its new Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The US Marines claim this strategy will be difficult for…
Film showing: The Coming War on China by John Pilger How likely is war on China? What it might mean for Australia?
Palm Sunday rally 2019 - Say Yes to Refugees Rally on Palm Sunday. 2.00pm, Sunday April 14, Belmore Park (near Central station). Invite your friends to the Facebook event at www.facebook.com/events/365279150933100 Twitter: #BringThemHere Download versions of the leaflet and poster to print here (or email info at refugeeaction.org.au to request copies).
In light of the tragic events that occurred in Christchurch last week Unions NSW is organising a candlelight vigil in support of the people of Christchurch and to take a stand against all forms of racism in our communities. The vigil will be held at Town Hall Square at 5.30pm this Thursday 21st March. The event will have a number…
The Creating Our Future Exhibition is raising awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and encouraging creativity as a way to share stories and ideas. The SDGs are a thoughtful and measurable framework for us to work towards making the world a better place for all. Creating Our Future is a NFP community exhibition with each artwork representing one of the 17 SDGs. The…
Ecology Gathering 2019 - 1 Presenter Rosemary Crumlin RSM OAM THEME The significance of the environment in religious art and architecture The eyes with which the artist sees The eyes with which you see. Rosemary Crumlin is an art curator, historian and consultant in contemporary art and spirituality and in its intersections with Liturgical Art in Paintings and Churches. Her…
“We wholeheartedly support the Uluru Statement from the Heart (May 2017) , which calls for the establishment of a ‘First Nations Voice’ in the Australian Constitution and for recognition, reconciliation, truth-telling and treaty between governments, the people of Australia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples". (Grail members, Sydney) Join us for a SEMINAR on Saturday, 23 February 2019 to…
Join us for the first series of conversations...... Panelists: Phil Glendenning - Shukufa Tahiri - Martin Reusch - Farhad Arian