World religions: a force for war or global peace? Tuesday 17 September 7:30-9pmYarra Theological Union Study Centre 34 Bedford Street Box Hill Entry free. Donations welcome. Refreshments afterwards. Download the flyer. In collaboration with the University of Divinity and the Centre for Religion & Social Policy RASP. Religiously fuelled violence is afflicting many countries, just […]
Navigating life in the age of cyberspace: what role for spirituality, culture, & politics? St Michael’s Hall 120 Collins Street Melbourne 10 September 6:15-8:30pmA cultural renaissance: realistic prospect, or just a pipe dream? 17 September 6:15-8:30pmPolitics in the digital age. Is there life after death? $20 each lecture. Book here. Enquiries 03 9654 5120. 19 […]
16-18 August 2019, Kildara Centre, Rear 41 Stanhope St., Malvern VIC. Guest speaker: Dr Susan Connelly RSJ, who has worked with the people of Timor Leste for over 20 years, and was involved with efforts to secure a just outcome for the Timor Sea dispute between Australia and Timor Leste. A range of accommodation is […]
ICAN speakers, Tuesday 6 August 7pm for 7.30pm start, at Black Rock Civic Hall, corner of Balcombe Rd., and College Grove. Entry Free. The legacy of nuclear weapons in Japan, Central Australia and the Pacific. Dimity Hawkins AM, one of the founders of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. In 2017 ICAN was the […]
Geraldine Doogue AO with Francis Sullivan Wednesday 24 July , 6.30-8.00pm Geraldine Googue AO is well known journalist and broadcaster, at the helm of the ABC Compass program for 20 years. Francis Sullivan was CEO of the Truth, Justice and Healing Council to coordinate the Catholic Church’s response to the Royal Commission. He has been […]
Thursday 11 July, 7.30pm St Joan of Arc Hall, 120 New St, Brighton. (enter beside the church on New St.). Jim Bowler in his astonishing discoveries at Lake Mungo of human remains from 40,000 years ago transformed our understanding of the Aboriginal presence in this land. Mr Bowler will discuss why these remains are so […]
Conversation over lunch, organised by Pax Christi. Sunday 16 June 12:30 for 1pm lunch (bring something to share)Kildara Centre Rear 41 Stanhope Street Malvern Rita 03 9379 3889 | 0448 701 877Catriona 03 9509 7906 |0419 109 830 After 27 years as a missionary in the Philippines, Sr Pat was expelled by President Duterte, because […]
Standing up: reclaiming lay leadership in the Catholic sector. On the need for reform, renewal, and refreshment in the Catholic Church, in order to sharpen social conscience in political debates on health and welfare issues. Event free of charge, but bookings essential by 15 July rsvp@svdp-vic.org.au | 03 9895 5935
Prof Ross Garnaut delivers a six-part seminar series on the challenges and opportunities of energy transition in Australia. The seminars (also available by webinar) will build the case for energy transition, calling on knowledge of climate science and studies of the economic benefits of mitigation. A sectoral analysis, covering in particular the electricity sector, transport and […]
Thursday 30 May 12:30 – 2pmElizabeth Murdoch Building G06 University of Melbourne Parkville Free lecture. No bookings required. Former president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Vice Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and President of the Asian Development Bank Administrative Tribunal, Gillian Triggs will discuss the legal right of all Australians to access […]
