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Activities in 2009
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day | VIC: Story TimeChildren's story time at the library on the theme of healthy eating regardless of your budget. (Melton library, 31 McKenzie Street, Melton). | Melton Library |
| All Day | VIC: Story TimeChildren's story time at the library on the theme of healthy eating regardless of your budget. (193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Cnr Lake St). | Caroline Springs Library |
| All Day | VIC: Free recipe booksA range of free recipe books available until Saturday on healthy eating on any budget. (Melton Civic Centre, 232 High Street, Melton). | Melton Civic Centre |
| All Day | VIC: Free recipe booksA range of free recipe books available until Saturday on healthy eating on any budget. (193-201 Caroline Springs Blvd, Cnr Lake St). | Caroline Springs Civic Centre |
VIC: Children's Art DisplayChildren from regional schools have been invited to produce artwork in any medium on the theme of poverty. It will be displayed in businesses and organisations in Wodonga throughout the week. | Alison Prenter (Emergency Relief Program) | |
NSW: A picture is worth a thousand words, so what do you say about poverty?Giving students the opportunity to get creative and exhibit their work as part of anti-poverty week on campus. For more information on how you can exhibit your work, email eap093@uow.edu.au Uni lecturers will judge and award prizes. (University of Wollongong). | Nicole Aitken (University of Wollongong) | |
QLD: FundraiserA dollar from each small take home pack of ice cream sold during the Week will go to Brisbane Youth Service. (Cold Rock Wilston). | Meg Boman (Cold Rock Wilston) | |
VIC: Wear Orange to WorkWe are encouraging people to hold a WOW day at their offices with a morning tea to raise funds for Hanover and raise awareness about homelessness in Australia. | Celeste (Hanover Welfare Services) | |
NAT: 7even Day ChallengeThe "7even Day - Change a habit, Change a life" challenge is to go for 7 days without using a credit card. Help alleviate debt-induced poverty for thousands of Australians. | James Hayward (Christians Against Poverty) | |
QLD: School ActivitiesWeek long activities to raise awareness and educate the school community, including the Stand Up pledge. (St Patricks College, Gympie). | Liz Last (St Patricks College) | |
NAT: Rise UpLaunch of a campaign to promote Fair Trade certified organic cotton. Buy a business shirt online where part of proceeds from each sale will go to charities working to alleviate poverty and hardship. (See website). | Bronwyn Darlington | |
SA: Window DisplayThe Blanket of Comfort represents 70 unique stories from people with ‘lived' experiences of homelessness. The piece illustrates the conflicting nature of poverty within society. (The Magdalene Centre, 42 Carrington Street Adelaide). | Christian Stenta (Anglicare) | |
NSW: Kaleidoscope Homeless Persons FestivalRecLink (the interagency group who undertakes programs for the homeless community) are running a range of activities, including a cruise to Shark Island. More details will be available soon. | Bonnie Faulkner (The Wayside Chapel) | |
NAT: 'The Challenges for Anti-Poverty Week 2009'Find out ways to support community action for Fair Trade, support access to tertiary education for all, and make a stand against world poverty. Join with others for justice. (See website). | Antony McMullan (JustAct) | |
VIC: Poster displaysAgencies and local venues will display posters aimed at increasing community awareness and understanding of global poverty. (Agencies in Wimmera Region). | Robyn Murphy (Wimmera Uniting Care) | |
ACT: DisplayDisplay of Anti-Poverty Week material and promotion of Free Rice Quiz from Monday to Friday. (Block A, Southside CIT Learning Centre, Ainsworth St, Phillip). | Danny Stapleton (CIT Phillip) | |
NAT: $2 A Day CampaignTake the $2 A Day Pledge to spend $2 a day on your favourite Fair Trade products and actively reduce poverty by investing in some of the world's poorest countries. (See website). | Laura Wise (Fair Trade Labelling Australia and NZ) | |
WA: Food parcelsCollection and distribution of food parcels for families in need. (Hawker Avenue, Warwick). | Mandy Di Labio (Hawker Park Primary School) | |
WA: Operation Christmas ChildShoeboxes are filled with gifts for children in countries affected by war and/or famine. (Bishop Street, Nannup). | John Lee (Chaplain, Nannup High School) | |
QLD: DisplayDisplay of material to raise public awareness and understanding on the causes and consequences of poverty. (Emergency Department, Prince Charles Hospital). | Susan Smith (Prince Charles Hospital) | |
QLD: LaunchLaunch of Queensland's Housing and Homelessness Directory by UnitingCare's Centre for Social Justice and the Synod Communications Services Unit. (See website). | Uniting Church QLD | |
NAT: BlogBen will be writing about Anti-Poverty Week in his blog focussing each day on a different aspect of poverty and include links to agencies people can donate to. (See website). | Ben Clapton | |
NAT: 'PM for a day' CompetitionMake a 60 second video and have a say about what you would do to alleviate poverty if you were Prime Minister for a day. Entries close midnight 16 October. Winner will be flown to Canberra to meet Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion, Ursula Stephens to discuss their ideas. (See website). | Ross Kyrwood (Mission Australia) | |
NSW: An apple for an asylum seekerRed Cross staff, family & friends to donate fresh fruit and vegetables, and other non-perishable foods for asylum seekers in need. (Red Cross House, Sydney CBD). | Annie Harvey (Red Cross) | |
SA: School ActivityYear 10 classes studying poverty and will be involved in promoting Anti-Poverty Week. Poster competition, and daily newsletter bulletins to raise awareness of poverty and hardship. (Kapunda High School, West Tce, Kapunda). | Elizabeth Gary-Smith (Kapunda High School) | |
SA: Media CampaignNo Interest Loans Scheme SA Network media promotion to raise awareness about positive responses to poverty. (See website). | Julie McMahon (NILS SA Network) | |
NAT: Cleanstart CampaignA campaign to urge cleaning companies to sign up to responsible contracting guidelines with fair pay and decent work conditions, as it is the surest pathway out of poverty for low-paid workers. (See website). | Kirsty McCully (Liquor Hospitality & Miscellaneous | |
NSW: Ineractive ForumA week long forum in the form of daily questions on the theme of poverty, with a new question each day. Submit responses at the counter, and each day the most thought-provoking answer receives a free meal and drink voucher. (See website). | Katrina Senchuk & Linh Hong (Fair Trade Coffee Com | |
SA: FundraisingAll week there will be money collection jars to raise funds for the food bank program providing food for underprivileged people in the local area. (Businesses in the Mannum area). | Jude Lowrey (Mid Murray Community Services) | |
SA: Food collection binsAll week there will be food collection bins collecting grocery items for the food bank for underprivileged people in the local area. (Foodland supermarket, Main St, Mannum). | Jude Lowrey (Mid Murray Community Services) | |
SA: Low income bookletDistribution of a booklet on managing on a low income. Prizes awarded to contributors to the booklet on the area of food/nutrition. (City of Tee Tree Gully). | Cathy O'Loughlin & Lynne Ogbeide (Holden Hill and | |
QLD: Online reflectionEach day of Anti-Poverty Week an image and reflection on poverty and hardship will be posted on my Face Book album. (See website). | Tony Robertson (Community Jester) | |
QLD: PresentationPresentations on the AusCongo Network which aims to reduce poverty in Congo, discussing the causes and solutions of poverty. (46 Shottery St, Yeronga). | Costa Mukendi | |
NSW: FundraiserA book, food and toy drive for a local women's refuge. (Marrickville Council, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham). | Marrickville Council | |
NSW: Canned Food DriveA canned food drive at various Council offices to be donated to underprivileged people in the community. (Marrickville Council, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham). | Marrickville Council | |
NSW: LaunchLaunch of the No Interest Loans Scheme for local residents. (Marrickville Council, 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham). | Marrickville Council | |
VIC: InformationCreation of a poster and fridge magnet about local community services to help people in difficulty. (Hospital Street, Daylesford, Victoria). | Hepburn Health Service | |
WA: DisplayA display of images and case studies about homelessness by clients of St Vincent de Paul to raise awareness about poverty and hardship in the area. (Blemont Shopping Centre, Belmont Ave). | Deana Tesoriero (St Vincent De Paul) | |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: DisplayA display in the school library about Anti-Poverty Week. (Kelmscott Senior High School Library). | Lesley Rigby (Kelmscott Senoir High School) |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Clothing CollectionCollection of underwear (socks, knickers, jocks, boxers, singlets) to donate to a local Women's Refuge. (Craigie Heights Primary School). | Jenny Palandri (Craigie Heights Primary School) |
| 9:00 am - 4:30 pm | NT: SaleRed Cross retail stores week long sale with $2 and $5 sale racks on selected items. (See website for store locations in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak & Central Australia). | Sue Bell (Red Cross) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | SA: What does it take to cook?Demonstration by Anglicare St Hilary's, showing the health and budget benefits of cooking for your family. (St Hilary's, 1 William Street, Morphett Vale). | Helen Laity (Anglicare) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | NSW: Information StandInformation on Anti-Poverty Week, case studies on clients and Centrelink benefits and rent comparisons in the area. (Bowral Library, Bendooley St, Bowral). | Michelle Coates (Highlands Community Centre) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | NSW: Information StandInformation on Anti-Poverty Week, case studies on clients and Centrelink benefits and rent comparisons in the area. (Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Bowral Court House, St Jude St, Bowral). | Michelle Coates (Highlands Community Centre) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: Information StallCome and find out about poverty in Australia and abroad and what you can do to alleviate it. (University of NSW, Library walkway). | Boris Waldman (Social Justice Project) |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm | VIC: Uniform Recycle ProgramDonations of use uniform items collected from school families to be sold throughout the week. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to Red Cross. (Manangatang College, Mallee Hwy, Manangatang). | Melissa Culp (Manangatang College Parents & Friend |
| Starts at 9:00 pm | ACT: On The Front LineLocal members of Legislative Assembly attending all week to support the front line by volunteering at the Vinnies Night Patrol Van. (Civic). | Shanon Pickles (St Vincent De Paul) |
Sunday 11 October |
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QLD: FundraiserSale of pens sourced through the fundraising initiative of All Things Indian. Proceeds from sales during Anti-Poverty Week go to the ICMC Orphanage in Salem. | Glenys Mann | |
QLD: Garage SaleA monster community garage sale. All money raised will be sent to a ministry and orphanage in Zimbabwe. (Boonah Uniting Church, 10 Macquarie St, Boonah). | Bruce Bartleet (Uniting Church) | |
| Starts at 9:00 am | VIC: Worship ServiceAnti-Poverty week worship service including Stand Up Against Poverty pledge. (Riddells Creek Uniting Church, Sutherlands Road, Riddells Creek). | Rev. Dr Avril Hannah-Jones (Uniting Church) |
| Starts at 9:00 am | VIC: Worship ServiceAnti-Poverty week worship service including Stand Up Against Poverty Pledge. (Mount Macedon Uniting Church, 684 Mount Macedon Road). | Rev. Dr Avril Hannah-Jones (Uniting Church) |
| Starts at 9:30 am | QLD: Local poverty awarenessThe congregation will circulate throughout the community and document findings to help alleviate poverty and hardship in Mackay. (Mackay city). | Don Leckenby (St Pauls Uniting Church) |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | VIC: Church ServiceIncluding a speaker from the Justice and International Mission Unit on poverty and social justice. (Pakenham Uniting Church, Main St, Packenkam). | Antony McMullen (VICTAS) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | NT: FoodCENTS Healthy LivingStaff morning tea with request to donate to World Vision overseas aid. (Families SA Port Pirie, 10 Digby St, Kadina). | Kathy Sadler (Australian Red Cross) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | QLD: Launch and Free BBQFree BBQ to launch Anti-Poverty Week in Qld. All welcome. (Brisbane Homelessness Service Centre, 62 Peel St South, Brisbane). | Mark Jeffery (Qld APW State Facilitating Group) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | TAS: Launch: Anti-Poverty Week in TasmaniaFormer Governor Sir William Cox to launch the Week. Sausage sizzle, sporting clubs holding family friendly activities highlighting possible sporting pathways out of poverty. (Risdon Vale Oval, Sugarloaf Rd). | John Hooper (APW Facilitating Group) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | TAS: TEAR Sharing TimePhotos and stories from Ethiopia. Find out how life here impacts on lives there. (Mount Stuart Kindergarten, 7 Raymont Terrace, Mount Stuart). | Andrea Prins (Presbyterian Church) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | VIC: Lunch discussionFamily lunch discussion about poverty, using fact sheets to prompt discussion. (Kensington). | Erin Bright |
| 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | SA: Container GardeningA workshop on the financial and nutritious benefits of growing your own produce at home. (Glandore Community Centre, 25 Naldera St, Glandore). | Pat Armstrong (Glandore Community Centre) |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | SA: Opening event for APW in South AustraliaFormal opening event speakers Matt Deighton (Messenger Community News), Lieutenant-Governor Hieu Van Le (South Australian Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission), Alan Tidswell (Mining, Energy and Engineering Academy) and Priya Rosario, talking about different perspectives on poverty and its impacts. (Cynthia Poulton Hall, next to St Peters Cathedral, 27 King William Rd, North Adelaide). | Jacqui McCann (Anglicare) |
| Starts at 3:00 pm | VIC: Ecumenical Church ServiceMembers of Christian churches in and around Melbourne will gather in prayer and worship. (Melbourne Marthoma Church, 149 Royal Parade, Parkville). | Theo Mackaay (Victorian Council of Churches) |
| Starts at 4:00 pm | ACT: Break the Cycle | Chantelle Anderton (Break the Cycle) |
| Starts at 4:00 pm | QLD: I-Witness FestivalYoung Catholics will take part in a commitment to challenge the causes of poverty in a youth justice festival. (Mackillop Pl, 61 Fernberg Rd, Paddington). | Peter Arndt (Roman Catholic Archdiocese) |
| Starts at 5:00 pm | ACT: Children's competitionCompetition on theme: "What does poverty mean to you?" in 25 words or less. Entries received in person, by mail to PO Box 4260, Narrabundah ACT 2604, or email. Prizes for most inspirational entries. (Marymead Child and Family Centre, PO Box 4260 Kingston). | Kim Hefren-Webb (Marymead Child and Family Centre) |
| Starts at 7:00 pm | QLD: ConcertDavid Bridie and George Telek will be singing cross-cultural songs related to poverty and hardship. (QACI Theatre, 61 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove Urban Village). | Tom Dick (Wantok Musik Foundation) |
Monday 12 October |
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NSW: Canned Food DriveEmployees will donate goods for ‘The Kogarah Storehouse' which provides food hampers to people in need. (Kogarah area). | Karen Appleby (Kogarah City Council) | |
NSW: YHM09: Youth Homeless Matters ConferenceThe conference will consider, the current policy and funding environment, showcase ideas, research and practice to support organisations and workers for ending youth homelessness in Australia. Anyone working with homelessness issues welcome. (Twin Towns Resort, Tweed Heads). | George (Youth Accommodation Association) | |
QLD: Poverty displayDisplay about poverty and hardship for visitors to the centre. (Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre, Mansfield Walk (off Kent St), Beenleigh). | Heather Redman (Beenleigh Neighbouthood Centre) | |
VIC: Launch of SEED ProgramLaunch of a new jobs program for young people in Moonee Ponds Council area. (Venue TBC). | Jane Farrell (Moonee Valley Council & Partners) | |
WA: Education TableAn education table on strategies for breaking the poverty cycle, community legal centres, and general Anti-Poverty Week material. (Rockingham Regional Campus Community Library, Dixon Rd, Rockingham). | Jason Watt (SCALES Community LEgal Centre) | |
WA: Art Prize and CompetitionClients will exhibit their artwork on the theme of poverty and hardship. (Tranby Day Centre, 283 Murray St, Perth). | Teena Osling (UnitingCare West) | |
VIC: Raising awarenessSchool students portraying homeless people sleeping on the main street in Albury to raise awareness about poverty and hardship. (Albury CBD). | Bernie Boulton (Kiewa Valley Primary School) | |
| 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | VIC: State Launch - Forum on 'Cost barriers to education opportunities'Jack Keating (Melbourne Univ) and other prominent speakers on why schools are getting poorer and poor students are missing out, and on strategies for reform. Panel discussion and concurrent workshops. Limited places – registration ($50) is necessary. (Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 250-290 Spring St, East Melbourne). | Lauren Matthews (Equity in Education Alliance) |
| 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | NSW: Impact 2009 ConferencePlenary and workshop sessions on: Transforming Society, Mental Health, Indigenous Partnering, Global Citizenship, Financial Disadvantage, and Local level Engagement. Participants from Salvation Army services across QLD, NSW and ACT but also open to any interested person. (Wesley Centre, Pitt St, Sydney). | Cecil Woodward (Salvation Army) |
| Starts at 9:00 am | QLD: School Parade & PetitionStudents will present a petition seeking the support of the student body throughout the week. (Sports Hall, Poinciana Drive). | Jodi Hancock (Flagstone Community College) |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am | SA: WorkshopEat Healthy, Stay Wealthy sessions to allow participants to see that eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. Additional workshops to be held in the weeks following. (Our Wellbeing Place,108 Swanport Rd, Murray Bridge). | Ann Marie Garrett (Our Wellbeing Place) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | NSW: FundraiserCome and buy a cake and help raise money to assist flood victims in the Philippines. (University of NSW, Library walkway). | Paulette Lowe (UNSW Red Cross) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | VIC: LaunchThe Mayor of Wodonga, Councillor Byatt, will launch Anti-Poverty Week before a background of student artwork on the theme of poverty. (Take Time Cafe, High St, Wodonga). | Alison Prenter (Emergency Relief Program) |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | NT: Launch and morning teaLaunch of new Financial Counselling service in East Arnhem, by NT Bishop Greg Thompson. The service is designed to provide face-to-face counselling and assistance to those in financial hardship in the region. (Anglicare office, 6 Chesterfield Circuit, Nhulunbuy). | Coralie Nicholls (Anglicare) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Food Security ForumForum to broaden awareness about food security issues and interventions, and to discuss ways of improving access to healthy food in the Inner North Eastern suburbs. (HEALS Centre, 5 Clifton St, Blair Athol). | Leigh Goodenough (Lutheran Community Care) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Men's Cooking SessionPractical cooking class including healthy food choices on a budget run by a dietician. (Renmark Paringa Council Chambers, 86 Nineteenth St, Renmark). | Julie Wailer (Renmark Paringa Community Centre) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | VIC: WorkshopAn art and craft workshop for women at the Coolaroo West Neighbourhood House. Come and make your own gift and reduce the cost and stress of the Christmas season. (1 Dixie Court, Meadow Heights). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: Anti-Poverty Morning TeaSouth Australia Council of Social Service Policy Council will come together to discuss priorities for alleviating South Australian poverty in the coming year. (Marjorie Black House, Adelaide). | Richard Cannon (SACOSS) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | WA: Morning TeaA morning tea to raise awareness about poverty and hardship. (Holyoak Victoria Park, 75 Canning Mwy). | Angie Pasekevicius (Holyoak) |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | NSW: Morning TeaMorning tea for staff members with information about poverty locally and globally, with petitions and ideas on how to help. We'll be taking items to donate to homeless refugees and other community services. (Bungarrabee Centre, Oaklanda Rd, Hazlebrook). | Samantha (Connect Child and Family Services) |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 am | SA: WorkshopWorkshop on making your money work for you effectively and cooking on a budget, with information about local health services. (Playford Food Co-Op, Elizabeth Downs Shopping Centre, Yorktown Rd). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | QLD: Open Day BBQCome and enjoy a BBQ at our Lawnton site, which checking out the space and finding out what we offer. (27-29 Lawnton Pocket Rd, Lawnton). | Stewart (Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service) |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: BBQGrab a bite and raise funds for the Oaktree Foundation and Stand Up for Change. (University of NSW, Library Lawn). | Anu Gupta (Oaktree Foundation UNSW) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | QLD: Presentation | Helen O'Conno (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | VIC: BBQA BBQ for staff and the community to raise awareness about homelessness, poverty and hardship. (ABI Clubhouse, 179 High St, Northcote). | Jen Deurwaarder (Melbourne Citymission) |
| 12:00 am - 1:30 pm | QLD: Free LunchThere is such thing as a free lunch. Promoting the Emergency Relief Program and products available at the Op Shop. (Street outside Laidley Uniting Church Op Shop). | Debra Massey (Laidley Uniting Church) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: BBQ in the ParkSouthern Fleurieu Youth Housing Round Table have arranged a BBQ with free sausage sizzle. Info from all the organisations involved, with representatives present to answer questions. (Grosvenor Gardens, Victor Harbour). | Renee Carr (Workskil) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Gardening afternoonFree, informal gardening afternoon to plant your own tomatoes. Participants encouraged to start their own veggie gardens and save on grocery bills. Demonstration by Bunnings Munno Para. All welcome, bookings essential. (The Annex, The Fields Community Shopping Centre,Cnr Peachey and Whitington Roads, Davoren Park). | Candice Blayney (Anglicare) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | ACT: Chef's ChallengeThree leading chefs battle their skills against the difficulty of cooking on a budget. Looking at the health impacts of poverty, and launching Low Cost Cook Book. (Kippax Uniting Community Centre, Hardwick Cr, Holt). | Michelle Shoobert (UnitingCare Kippax) |
| 12:00 am - 3:00 pm | ACT: LaunchMs Therese Rein launching the report 'Beyond Economics – families in the forefront State of the Family 2009' addressing the effects of the Global Financial Crisis on the areas of poverty, families, child protection, relationships and unemployment. Places limited. (Club 12/25 (next to the Civic skate Park) Canberra City). | Melissa Dyson (Anglicare Australia) |
| 12:45 am - 1:30 pm | TAS: Discussion & Lunch'Sisters on the Planet' DVD about women, climate change and poverty followed by discussion and lunch. (406-408 Main Road Glenorchy). | Ann Hughes (Anglicare) |
| Starts at 1:00 pm | NT: FoodCENTS WorkshopCommunity Development Officers to run the workshop and community lunch and discuss food and nutrition. (Binjari Community). | Kathy Sadler (Red Cross) |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | VIC: Forum: ‘Hardship, who's next?'A local response to the global financial crisis being held to encourage discussion and action to reduce poverty and hardship. (Ludbrook House, Lydiard St North, Ballarat). | Evie Dichiera (Child and Family Services Ballarat) |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | VIC: Guest SpeakerGuest speaker Viv Benjamin (Oaktree Foundation) to speak to year 10 students on issues of global poverty and injustice. (Hawthorn Secondary College, Lecture theatre). | Michael Lori (Hawthorn Secondary College Parents' |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ACT: Information StallChildren and young people asked about their understandings of poverty and provided with information about poverty.(Tuggeranong Bus Interchange, Pitman St). | Kim Hefren-Webb (Marymead & ACT Human Rights Commi |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TAS: MPH FestFree concert presented by Make Poverty History, Enough and the Northern Suburbs Community Centre with live music, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment. (Ravenswood Neighbourhood House, Prossers Forest Road, Launceston). | Denise Delphin (Northern Suburbs Community Centre) |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | SA: PALS against povertyChildren will make up Christmas packs to go in food hampers for disadvantaged children and adults in the area. A doctor will speak to them about effects of poverty on health. (Aldinga Community Centre, Stewart Avenue, Aldinga Beach). | Tina Adams (Aldinga Community Centre) |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | SA: Business Forum on PovertyA facilitated workshop/reception with business leaders to seek creative and socially empowering ways business can help those facing challenges due to the GFC. (State Library, North Terrace, Adelaide). | Lynn Arnold (Anglicare) |
| Starts at 7:00 pm | VIC: Hope for Victoria ChildrenRaising awareness and funds for the empowerment of homeless children on the streets of Kisumu, Kenya. Exhibiting drawings, paintings and poems by Kisumu's children. (Gallery 314, 314 Church Street, Richmond). | Stacey Irving (Aware: awareness, respect & equalit |
Tuesday 13 October |
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| All Day | SA: DisplayDisplay of financial literacy information provided for members of the local community. (The Corner Church, 93 Oaklands Rd, Warradale). | Sue Heathcote (UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide) |
NAT: Shoesday TuesdayA community campaign of The Big Issue that raises funds and awareness about homelessness in Australia. | Alice Minns (The Big Issue) | |
VIC: Politicians Serve up Bi-partisan SupportVictorian MPs serve free meals to homeless and disadvantaged people of Fitzroy and surrounds. (St Mary's House of Welcome, 165 Brunswick St, Melbourne). | Lara Denes (St Mary's House of Welcome) | |
ACT: What does poverty mean?Students to discuss the experience of poverty and considering the needs of others. (Southwell Street, Weetangera). | Phil Gray (Weerangera Primary School) | |
ACT: Raising awarenessJacqui Burke (Member for Molonglo) to encourage participation in the Christians Against Poverty Money Management Made Simple Course to help reduce poverty and hardship. | Jacqui Burke (Canberra Community Care) | |
| Starts at 7:30 am | QLD: BBQ BreakfastAll proceeds from the breakfast go to BoysTown Wishing Tree Appeal to help children, youth and families facing hardship over Christmas. (9 Black St, Milton). | Tracey Veale (BoysTown) |
| 7:30 am - 9:30 am | QLD: Free BreakfastQUT and QUT Student Guild free breakfast with information booths to raise awareness of poverty issues affecting students. (QUT, Gardens Point Campus, Main Dr & Goodwill Bridge entrances). | Daniel Brennan (QLD Uni of Technology) |
| Starts at 8:00 am | NT: BreakfastBreakfast for the Tara Community, and meeting NT government nutritionist Jessica Abbott. Will be working with children and developing a painting about what healthy food means to them. (Tara Woman's Centre). | Veronica Johnson (Australian Red Cross) |
| Starts at 8:30 am | QLD: Social Inclusion in SchoolQld Minister for Education Geoff Wilson will be part of an event focusing on social inclusion in schools. (TBA). | Mark Jeffery (Qld APW State Facilitating Group) |
| Starts at 8:45 am | SA: PresentationLynn Arnold (Anti-Poverty Week Co-chair for SA) addresses combined school assembly about the Week. (St John's Grammar School, Belair). | Rev Warren Huffa (St John's Grammar School) |
| 9:00 am - 12:30 am | TAS: Forum: 'Our Island, Our Voices'Forum on implications of climate change for low-income households, particularly in relation to energy consumption. (Jarrah Room, The Baha'i Centre, 1 Tasman Highway, Hobart). | Tasmanian Council of Social Service / Unions Aus |
| Starts at 9:30 am | VIC: Homelessness tourTour hosted by local young people who have direct experience with homelessness for Devine Homes staff. Invitation only. (Melbourne CBD). | Brett McDonnell (Melbourne Citymission) |
| 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | SA: Budget Skills TrainingTraining for volunteers and paid workers involved in assisting people in need. (Renmark Paringa Council Chambers, 86 Nineteenth St, Renmark). | Julie Wailer (Renmark Paringa Community Centre) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | NSW: ForumHon Sylvia Hale hosting a forum on Poverty and Social Inclusion with the National Chair of Anti-Poverty Week (Julian Disney) and the NSW Co-Chairs (Alison Peters (NCOSS) and Jane Woodruff (UnitingCare Burnside). (NSW Parliament House , Macquarie St, Sydney). | Wendy Hall (NSW Anti-Poverty Week) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | VIC: Staff discussionFinance team will meet to discuss poverty and in particular the impact of mental health issues on poverty. (Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Victoria). | Dennis O'Keeffe (ANZCP) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | SA: Good Eating StallInformation stalls, food hampers, freebies and BBQ. Guest speaker discussing healthy eating and diabetes. (Lakeview Accommodation, Buzzacott Cl, Port Augusta). | Vicki Dodd (Aboriginal Resuorce Centre) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | SA: WorkshopA workshop on making your money work for you effectively and cooking on a budget, with lunch provided. (NACYS Family Learning Network base, Oldford Rd, Davoren Park). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 am | VIC: WorkshopCommunity workshop with a financial counsellor to speak on surviving on a low income. (Migrant Resource Centre, North West Region, 45 Main Rd, St Albans). | Hume City Council |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Open DayAn information expo about community services available in the area. Morning tea and light lunch provided. (Waikerie Community Centre, 1 Crush Terrace, Waikerie). | Jodie Atze (Waikerie Community Centre) |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Giving to the NeedyVariety of activities including hair cuts, Centrelink display, BBQ, face painting, food hampers, clothing, cooking lessons, financial counselling and art and craft workshops. (7 Neil St, Osborne Park). | Phillip Barker (Victory Life Community Services) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | NSW: Demand Dignity StallRaising awareness of poverty in our world, particularly the Lubicon Cree in Canada. (Outside the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney CBD). | Peter Depmsey (Amnesty International) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: Fruity FrenzyFruit to be distributed at two schools to promote healthy options and activities for children. (Smithfield Primary and Davoren Park Primary Schools). | Amy Evers (Anglicare) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: TalkLolo Houbein talks about benefits of home grown produce, recycling in the garden and how to help people to grow their own produce. (28 Daranda Tce, Milang). | Karen Barrett (Milang Community Centre) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | VIC: Discussion: 'Going Green'Discussing poverty and the environment, and how we can contribute to our community. (37 Ross Smith Ave, Frankston). | Darren Meddings (Salvation Army) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | QLD: Morning TeaA morning tea to make staff more aware of poverty issues. (Mission Australia, Warwick). | Sam Benz (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | VIC: Morning TeaThe Organisational Development Unit will meet to discuss how their perceptions of poverty have changed through exposure. (JSS, 371 Church St, Richmond). | Allana May (Jesuit Social Services) |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | TAS: Is This Australia's Largest Op Shop?Various organisations invited to run their Op-Shops from Brighton Civic Centre. Red Cross fashion parade with models wearing op-shop items. (Brighton Civic Centre, Greenpoint Rd, Bridgewater). | Russell Penman (Red Cross & UnitingCare) |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | QLD: Open Day BBQCome visit YOS and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Have a chat to the staff and find out what we offer. (Suite 23, The Lakes Centre, King St, Caboolture). | Faith (Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service) |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Expo: Kick Poverty to the KirbLocal and international organisations holding stalls and promoting their causes. BBQ, raffle and sale of ThankYou water. (University of South Australia). | Rachel Wallis (University of SA) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | NSW: Bands and Guest SpeakersCome join us at the University of Wollongong for an afternoon of bands and guest speakers with an interest in poverty related issues. (Duck Pond lawn). | Nicole Aitken (University of Wollongong) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | VIC: BBQA BBQ for staff and the community to raise awareness about homelessness, poverty and hardship. (230 Normanby Ave, Thornbury). | Jen Deurwaarder (Melbourne Citymission) |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm | NSW: SeminarProf Frederic Burkle; (Harvard Humanitarian Initiative) speaking about work in preventive medicine, disaster management and humanitarian assistance around the world. (University of NSW, Samuels Building, Room 241). | GlobalHealth@UNSW |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm | QLD: LunchNetworking lunch in the park for community service related organisations in Stones Corner. (11 Cleveland Street Stones Corner). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Asutralia) |
| 12:00 am - 1:30 pm | WA: Redress ProtestA protest against the halving of government compensation for victims of abuse while in state care. (WA Parliament House, Parliament Place, West Perth). | Leonie Sheedy (Care Leavers Network Australia) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | TAS: Open Day eventActivities include a free lunch, swap tables, seedling planting for children, face painting, tips on budgeting, saving money on food and more. (Hobart Women's Health Centre). | Ankarah Grace (Hobart Women's Health Centre) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | VIC: Community LunchJoin us for a community lunch to raise awareness about people facing poverty and hardship in the local area. (Coolaroo Wast Neighbourhood House, 1 Dixie Court, Meadow Heights). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 12:30 am | SA: DiscussionDiscussion on poverty and the problem of three-generational unemployment. (Public Schools Club, East Tce, Adelaide). | Helen Nicholls (Adelaide East Rotary Club) |
| 12:45 am - 1:30 pm | TAS: Discussion & Lunch'Sisters on the Planet' DVD about women, climate change and poverty followed by discussion and lunch. (1st Floor, Days Building, cnr Rooke & Best Str, Devonport). | Ann Hughes (Anglicare) |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NSW: Seminar: 'Still doing it tough'Update by Melissa Wong on deprivation and social exclusion among welfare service clients, and the impacts of trade liberalisation on poverty and income inequality ofVietnamese households. RSVP by 9/10/09. (University of NSW, Robert Webster Building, Room 250). | Social Policy Research Centre |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NSW: Volunteer! Australia and AbroadVolunteering opportunities for students in Australia and overseas. Speakers from Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development and Centre for Volunteering NSW. (University of NSW, John Goodsell 19). | Boris Waldman (Social Justice Project) |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | WA: Guest speakerYouth Ambassador from World Vision talks with students about their experiences, poverty and hardship etc. (Creaney Primary School, Kingsley). | Courtney Smart (Creaney Primary School Chaplain) |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | VIC: WorkshopCommunity workshop with a financial counsellor to speak on surviving on a low income. (Tullamarine Community House, Carol Grove, Tullamarine). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 3:00 pm | ACT: Afternoon Tea with speakerAfternoon tea with speaker on the theme poverty in our community. (Alzheimers Australia ACT). | Sally Koodiaroff (Alzheimers Australia) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ACT: Information StallChildren and young people asked about their understandings of poverty and provided with information about poverty. (Civic Bus Interchange, East Row). | Kim Hefren-Webb (Marymead & ACT Human Rights Commi |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TAS: MPH FestFree concert presented by Make Poverty History, Enough and the Northern Suburbs Community Centre with live music, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment. (Waverly Primary School, Naroo St, Waverley). | Denise Delphin (Northern Suburbs Community Centre) |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | ACT: Free meal servicePolitical and sporting teams will serve meals in our free food program operating out of the Griffin Centre. (Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St, Canberra City). | Kristine Flanagan (Australian Red Cross) |
| Starts at 5:30 pm | QLD: BBQFree sausage sizzle etc for people experiencing financial difficulty and homelessness in the community. (Maryborough Town Hall Greens, Kent St, Maryborough). | Gayle Minniecon (Lifeline Community Care) |
| Starts at 6:00 pm | QLD: The 'Feeding Hope' ProjectWelfare meals for people affected by poverty. Aiming to bring businesses and individuals together to make these meals a weekly event. (Queen's Park, Maryborough). | Kathy Parkinson (Lifeline Fraser Coast) |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | NSW: Demand Dignity: A Forum on Indigenous RightsConcentrating on social justice and poverty issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, using human rights based approach. Speakers Dr Sarah Maddison (Indigenous Policy & Dialogue Unit), Juanita Sherwood (Nura Gili Indigenous Program) and George Newhouse (human rights lawyer). (CLB 4, UNSW). | Louise Brown (Amnesty International UNSW) |
NSW: Film Screening: 'The End of Poverty?'Documentary followed by panel discussion, drinks and canapés to celebrate launch of Jubilee Australia's campaign ‘Digging to the Roots of Poverty'. (Dendy Cinemas, Circular Quay, Sydney). | Julia Roy (Jubilee Australia) | |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | SA: Symposium'How Australia can be a society for everyone'. Prof Marion Maddox as a keynote speaker with panelists Prof Peter Bucksin and Minister Hon. Jay Weatherill. (Pilgrim Uniting Church, Adelaide). | Marelle Harisun (Pilgrim Uniting Church) |
Wednesday 14 October |
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day | SA: DisplayDisplay of financial literacy information provided for members of the local community. (Housing SA Marion, 235 Sturt Rd, Sturt). | Sue Heathcote (UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide) |
| All Day | QLD: Family activity dayCommunities for Children have organised an activity day where there will be food can donation for Christmas hamper distribution to vulnerable families. Donation of 20% of canteen profits to a local charity. (Coomera Community Youth Centre, 25 Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Oxenford). | Margaret Spriggs (Lifeline Gold Coast) |
NT: Launch: Sunset Outreach ServiceLaunch of mobile meals and outreach service by Vincentcare, offering a meal, friendly ear, conversation and fellowship to homeless and needy people. Volunteers please apply. | Michael Byrne (St Vincent de Paul Society) | |
WA: Art Response to PovertyAll classes discussing poverty using the work of artist Lowry. Looking at 'colour' to express emotions of poverty. (Thornlie Primary School, Thornlie Ave, Thornlie). | Christine Thomas (Thornlie Primary School) | |
WA: Collection for a Local Women's RefugeSchool community is collecting toiletries and games for children to donate to a local women's refuge(Springfield Primary School, Bridgewater Drive, Kallaroo). | Debaters Association of Vic and ABC Radio personal | |
QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia QLD Office are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (11 Cleveland St, Stones Corner). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) | |
QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Employment Solutions at Stanthorpe are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Stanthorpe). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) | |
| T.B.A | SA: Food Security TourGovernment ministers, politicians and local government senior management invited to a bus tour highlighting the importance of community gardens and the need for funding and support for food security programs. Lunch at St Bedes. (Fawk Reserve, Cnr Hamilton Road & Adele Street, Woodville North). | Debbie Stansfield (Athol Park Neighbourhood House) |
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am | SA: Social Inclusion BreakfastLeaders in social inclusion policy and delivery will detail their focus on helping everyone to make meaningful contributions to society. (Hyatt Regency, Adelaide). | Hamilton Calder (CEDA) |
| 7:30 am - 9:30 am | QLD: Free BreakfastQUT and QUT Student Guild free breakfast with information booths to raise awareness of poverty issues affecting students. (QUT, Kelvin Grove Campus, Busway Entrance). | Daniel Brennan (QLD Uni of Technology) |
| Starts at 8:00 am | WA: FundraiserSponsored 30-hour famine to raise money for a variety of poverty-related charities. (Mission Australia On-Track Facility, 34 Hasler Rd, Osborne Park). | Vivienne Keeley (Mission Australia) |
| 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Make A Difference (M.A.D) DayChildren will dress up in Cambodian style dress, eat Cambodian food and hold fundraising events throughout the week. Supporting a school in Cambodia, and raising funds to build three toilets. | Suzanne Cooper (Pickering Brook Primary School) |
QLD: School Parade & Food driveStudents will run a canned food drive throughout the week (Sports Hall, Poinciana Drive). | Jodi Hancock (Flagstone Community College) | |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | TAS: Homeless Connect HobartA wide range of services for homeless people or those in housing stress will be attending to provide help with accommodation, medical, legal support and recreational services. (Hobart City Hall). | Simon Duffy (Hobart City Council) |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: Community ForumThe Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) is hosting a forum for community workers on the Central Coast about energy and water related issues. (Ettalong, TBC). | Narelle Brown (EWON) |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: WorkshopA workshop on making your money work for you effectively with information about local health services. (Elizabeth Park Primary School, Turner Rd, Elizabeth Park). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | VIC: Youth Action ConferenceYoung people's change-making stories and organisations aiming to inspire; share social change initiatives; facilitate workshops and create networks for schools. Aiming to build connections for change between the education, community and corporate sectors. (Etihad Stadium). | Josh Levy (Foundation for Young Australians) |
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | NT: Information StallInformation stall for the general public about local and global poverty. Key message about what we can do to change it. (Palmerston Shopping Centre). | Jess Ettridge (Mission Australia) |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | SA: WorkshopAssisting parents to provide healthy low cost meals. Sandra Wilksch will speak about adapting recipes for special needs, and a dietician about nutrition for children. Goodie bags with recipe cards, veggie seeds and magazines. (Torrens Valley Community Centre, Gumeracha). | Anne Ellis (Torrens Valley Community Centre) |
| 9:30 am - 4:00 pm | SA: Budget Skills TrainingTraining for volunteers and paid workers involved in assisting people in need. (Renmark Paringa Council Chambers, 86 Nineteenth St, Renmark). | Julie Wailer (Renmark Paringa Community Centre) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Pathways to Prevention Project are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia QLD office). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | SA: Communty Food Barn Show Case | Ana Byerley (Anglicare) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | QLD: Youth Outreach Service Open DayCome visit YOS and find out what we offer young people. Chat with staff and look at displays, while having coffee and something to eat. (20 Baxter St, Fortitude Valley). | Louise of Sherene (Salvation Army Youth Outreach S |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | QLD: "Your Journey Through ToughTimes"Display of work by clients in the 'Participate in Prosperity' program depicting what moving through poverty means to them. (YFS, 376 Kingston Rd, Woodridge). | Helen Townes (Youth & Family Service) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | WA: Open DayAn opportunity to visit the office of Big Issue (a magazine sold by disadvantaged and homeless people. Meet the vendors and enjoy a morning tea. (Saint Brigids, 60 John St, Northbridge). | Jim Petrie (The Big Issue) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: DemonstrationA cooking demonstration for school students and the public about shopping and eating well on a budget. Raffle prizes of healthy basket of groceries, with gold coin donations and food collection bins at local supermarkets. (Mannum College, Walker Ave, Mannum). | Jude Lowrey (Mid Murray Community Services) |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Giving to the NeedyVariety of activities including hair cuts, Centrelink display, BBQ, face painting, food hampers, clothing, cooking lessons, financial counselling and art and craft workshops. (7 Neil St, Osborne Park). | Phillip Barker (Victory Life Community Services) |
| 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | QLD: Scene & Unseen Photo displayFree public viewing of photographs of images in public places of communities portraying poverty submitted to the inaugural competition. (Balmoral Room, Brisbane Town Hall). | Gail Middleton (Welfare Rights Centre Inc) |
| Starts at 10:15 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Project Circuit Breaker at Kedron are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Kedron). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 10:15 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Employment Solutions at Goondiwindi are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Goondiwindi). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
NT: Display and informationFocusing on local and national poverty issues. (Katherine Public Library). | Sophie Henderson (Katherine Town Council) | |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: TalkPauline Perry shares recipes, tricks and trips on making preserves and pickles, and on ways of using vegies from your garden to cut grocery bills. (28 Daranda Tce, Milang). | Karen Barrett (Milang Community Centre) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: Morning tea and donationsStaff morning tea with request to donate to World Vision overseas aid. (Families SA Port Pirie, 10 Digby St, Kadina). | Sue Allison (Families SA) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Referral for Active Intervention at Ipswich are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Ipswich). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | VIC: LaunchLaunch of the Emergency Relief Research Report "It's not about the bread..." examining the provision of services, trends, and new possibilities. (South Port UnitingCare, 319 Dorcas St, South Melbourne). | Charles Gibson (UnitingCare Vic & Tas) |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 am | VIC: WorkshopCommunity workshop with a financial counsellor to speak on surviving on a low income. (Sunbury Neighbourhood House & Community Centre, 531 Elizabeth Dr, Sunbury). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 10:45 am | WA: Staff morning teaMorning tea for staff to discuss poverty and hardship, and find out more about Anti-Poverty Week. (Creaney Primary School, Kingsley). | Courtney Smart (Creaney Primary School Chaplain) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | QLD: Plain Rice DayStudents in the primary school will have the opportunity to eat a bowl of plain rice for the day, followed by classroom discussions on poverty. (Calvary Christian College, Springwood). | Jim Haak (Calvary Christian College) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | NT: Soup Kitchen AwarenessHighlighting awareness of the Katherine Soup Kitchen and the wider community. Entertainment, soup and damper. (Old Katherine Tick Market). | Jane Goodings (Australian Red Cross) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Employment Solutions at Mt Gravatt are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Mt Gravatt). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Employment Solutions at Beaudesert are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Beaudesert). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| 11:00 am - 12:00 am | NSW: Information Stalls and BBQInformation Stalls will be set up on campus by several different organisations. Come find out more about poverty and what you can do to help. There will also be a BBQ. (University of Wollongong). | Nicole Aitken (University of Wollongong) |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | VIC: Cooking demonstrationFree cooking-for-one demonstration to highlight the importance of healthy eating and health food options regardless of budget. (Willows Historical Park, Reserve Rd, Melton). | Melton Men's Shed |
| Starts at 11:15 am | QLD: Morning TeaMission Australia Employment Solutions at Inala / Oxley are holding a staff lunch to raise awareness about poverty and hardship, and celebrate Mission Australia's efforts to reduce poverty. (Mission Australia office, Inala/Oxley). | Julie Yeabsley (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | SA: Healthy, tasty, affordable FoodCome along and watch, learn and taste the food we prepare that is affordable for the whole family. (Red Cross Store, Elizabeth North Shopping Centre). | Brenda Kranz (Red Cross) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | VIC: BBQA BBQ for the community to raise awareness about homelessness, poverty and hardship held as pert of the BRIDGES program for people with an intellectual disability. (23 Apollo Cr, Dallas). | Jen Deurwaarder (Melbourne Citymission) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | VIC: BBQ and activitiesCommunity Welfare students host an event to promote local awareness about poverty. Info packs, raffles, competitions, food swaps, and BBQ. Proceeds donated to local food banks. (Swinburn TAFE, Croydon). | Michelle Peterson (Pover Over Poverty) |
| 12:00 am - 3:00 pm | NSW: BBQ in the ParkLetting young people know about services such as Centrelink, Inner West Skills Centre, Health Services and various Barnardos programs. Food, entertainment, free raffle tickets and prizes, BBQ, drinks, sporting activities. (Oval, Auburn Park Sydney). | Marlene Gilbert (Barnardos) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | VIC: Morning TeaMorning tea, featuring fair trade products, to alert staff of nearby agencies to local and international poverty issues. (Cardinal Knox Centre). | Terry O'Shannassy (Catholic Social Services) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | QLD: Scene & Unseen Photo PrizesPresentation of prizes in annual competition for photos of images in public places of communities portraying poverty. See website for details of competition. Winners of each category will be announced by the Minister for Community Services, Housing and Women, Karne Struthers. (Brisbane Town Hall). | Gail Middleton (Welfare Rights Centre Inc) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | VIC: LunchFree lunch for participants of Gateway in Collingwood and their support workers who increase the capacity of young people at risk. (Artful Dodgers Studios, 1 Langridge St, Collingwood). | Penelope Scanlan (Artful Dodgers Studios) |
| 12:30 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Anti-Poverty AttitudesSo you think you know what poverty means to South Australians? Come down to Rundle Mall and meet your friendly neighbourhood SACOSS staff, who will be gathering opinions and information on issues of poverty and disadvantage in South Australia. (Rundle Mall, Adelaide). | Lucas De Boer (SACOSS) |
| 12:45 am - 1:30 pm | TAS: Discussion & Lunch‘Sisters on the Planet' DVD about women, climate change and poverty followed by discussion and lunch. (8 Strahan St, South Burnie). | Ann Hughes (Anglicare) |
| Starts at 1:00 pm | NSW: Anti-Pover-Tea PartyCome and enjoy Fair-Trade items and learn how Fair Trade is making a difference. (University of NSW, Library Lawn). | OXFAM UNSW |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NSW: Public debate: 'Child Sponsorship is exploitation'Debate by UNSW students, followed by open mic for audience to voice their views. (University of NSW, Library Lawn). | UNSW Debating Society |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | SA: WorkshopsThree workshops for people on a low income; Cooking on a budget; Low cost cleaning; Head lice solutions. (St Mary Magdalene, 82 Fairfield Rd, Elizabeth Grove). | Tammy Bruecher (Elizabeth Community Connections) |
| Starts at 1:30 pm | WA: PetitionSausage sizzle with gold coin donation. Petition on homelessness and young people handed to local MP. (Greenwood Senior High School, 79 Coolibah Drive, Greenwood). | Liesl Mahood (Greenwood Senoir High School) |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | WA: Presentation and Afternoon TeaPresentation on welfare assistance in Perth and the work of voluntary organisation Joseph's Coat. Followed by a donation from City of Gosnells to the organisation and afternoon tea. (Gosnells Community Lotteries House, 2232 Albany Hwy, Gosnells). | Shirley Glover (South East Metropolitan Emergency |
| 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm | VIC: WorkshopCommunity workshop with a financial counsellor to speak on surviving on a low income. (Homestead Community & Learning Centre, 30 Wiltshire Dr, Roxburgh Park). | Hume City Council |
| 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm | NSW: Poverty ActivityStudents will do creative art activities around the meaning of poverty and people's experiences around poverty. Afternoon tea, games and discussions will take place. (Creative Youth Initiatives). | Sarah Kim (Creative Youth Initiatives) |
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | WA: School AssemblyInteractive presentation by Principal Trevor Mitchell on poverty and how to make a difference. Collection of food hampers and encouragement to get involved with social justice issues. (Creaney Primary School, Kingsley). | Courtney Smart (Creaney Primary School Chaplain) |
| 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm | NSW: WorkshopA workshop to give students practical tips and guidance on everything from overcoming harsh student poverty to simply saving a few dollars around campus. (University of NSW, Blockhouse). | UNSW Student epresentative Committee |
| Starts at 3:00 pm | SA: Street Soccer MatchASU Staff and members will play Adelaide's Street Soccer team to raise funds for their program using the power of sport to promote social inclusion and personal change for homeless, marginalised and disadvantaged people. (Adelaide City Junior Soccer Club, South Parklands, 190 South Terrace). | Peter Hall (Australia Services Union) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ACT: Information StallChildren and young people asked about their understandings of poverty and provided with information about poverty. (Woden Bus Interchange, Callum St). | Kim Hefren-Webb (Marymead & ACT Human Rights Commi |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TAS: MPH FestFree concert presented by Make Poverty History, Enough and the Northern Suburbs Community Centre with live music, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment. (King Billy Park, King Billy Cr, Rocherlea). | Denise Delphin (Northern Suburbs Community Centre) |
| Starts at 3:30 pm | QLD: Food and Clothing DriveCollecting items of food and clothing to be donated to local shelters and support services. (Mission Australia, Nambour). | Paula Martyn (Mission Australia) |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | NSW: PresentationA presentation on the importance of food security. Open to members and the general public. (Red Cross House, Level 5, 159 Clarence St, Sydney). | Josh Buston (Red Cross) |
| 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm | NSW: Film ScreeningScreening of Call & Response, a film about human trafficking. Come and find out how you can take action. (University of NSW, Matthews Theatre D). | Khajal Gopal (Vision Generation UNSW) |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | QLD: Scene & Unseen Photo PrizesCome and view photographs of images raising awareness of poverty and social exclusion in Australia. Beer and bubbles provided, $10 entry fee. (Brisbane Town Hall). | Gail Middleton (Welfare Rights Centre Inc) |
| Starts at 5:15 pm | NSW: Forum: 'Aid, Trade and Climate Change: Poverty in the Asia Pacific'Addressing implications of the Federal Government's policy on bilateral aid, trade, and climate change in the Asia-Pacific region. Speakers include Beverly Ng (Oxfam Australia) Duncan McDuie-Ra (UNSW Lecturer), James Arvanitakis (AID/WATCH) Deb Cummins (specialist in development in Timor-Leste). Snacks and refreshments provided. (Matthews Theatre C, UNSW). | Grace Vining (Oxfam UNSW) |
| Starts at 5:30 pm | QLD: Soup NightA soup night to raise awareness of poverty in our community. (South Burnett, tbc). | Louise Judge (Community Development Project) |
| Starts at 5:30 pm | QLD: BBQFree sausage sizzle etc for people experiencing financial difficulty and homelessness in the community. (Maryborough Town Hall Greens, Kent St, Maryborough). | Gayle Minniecon (Lifeline Community Care) |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | NSW: Trivia nightA trivia night at the Uni Bar on the theme of poverty. (University of Wollongong). | Nicole Aitken (University of Wollongong) |
| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | NSW: Public ForumFree forum on three aspects of poverty – maternal and child health, poverty and disability, and water and sanitation – which are crucial to help poor people become economically sustainable. Fran Kelly (Radio National) will MC the forum. (The Great Hall, UTS, Tower Building, Broadway, Sydney). | Rob Francis (One Just World) |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | ACT: ForumJulian Disney to speak on "The social inclusion agenda: What does it mean for poverty in Australia?" followed by discussion. (Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture). | Heather McLaren (Christians for an Ethical Society |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | SA: Symposium: 'How the public good include the whole of creation'Keynote speaker Marion Maddox, Macquarie Centre for Social Inclusion. Also, Lynn Arnold, Co-Chair of SA Anti-Poverty Week, and Sen Sarah Hanson-Young, Australian Greens. (Pilgrim Uniting Church, 12 Flinders Street, Adelaide). | Marelle Harisun (Pilgrim Uniting Church) |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | QLD: Street Tour v Shelter TourTour by a street-experienced guide to a street van, with coffee at our shelter. (Pindari Homeless Women's Service, 28 Quarry St, Spring Hill). | Michelle Goulding (Salvation Army) |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | VIC: PresentationPresentation to an interfaith social justice group on poverty issues. (St Joseph's School Hall, Warrnambool). | Jeff Wild (Act for Peace) |
| Starts at 9:30 pm | VIC: Art WorkshopSeries of art project / workshops run by Western Young People's Independent Network for young refugees to develop art work stories. (214 Nicholson St, Footscray). | Sharon Fisher (Melbourne City Mission) |
Thursday 15 October |
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day | QLD: FundraiserFree Dress Day to raise awareness about Anti-Poverty Week and funds for a poverty related cause. (Bouldercombe State School, Burnett Highway). | Jacqui Hamilton (Bouldercombe State School) |
| All Day | SA: Information StallInformation stall on local community services. (Westland Shopping cnr Nichollson Ave & McDouall Stuart Ave, Whyalla). | Claire Vandenbergh (Families SA) |
| All Day | NSW: Information Stand & Guessing CompetitionGuess the cost of the Coles trolley of food products to win the lot! Free entry. Information on the Highlands Community Centre services. (Coles Supermarket, Oxley Mall, Cnr Boolwey & Bendooley Sts, Bowral). | Michelle Coates (Highlands Community Centre) |
ACT: Young Christian StudentsACT co-patron Bishop Pat Power will be addressing a whole school assembly. (St Francis Xavier College, Florey). | Rebecca Bull (St Francis Xavier College) | |
SA: Information bagA bag containing info on budgeting, concessions, nutrition, meal planners etc for isolated communities in the Mid North will be left at local councils, schools and police stations. (Mid North region of SA). | Sue Allison (Families SA) | |
SA: Presentations: 'Weathering the financial storm'Presentations about budgeting, concessions and healthy eating on a budget to isolated communities, by Families SA, UnitingCare Wesley and Port Pirie Regional health service. (Booleroo Centre and Peterborough). | Sue Allison (Families SA) | |
VIC: Sambell Oration DinnerPrime Minister Kevin Rudd to deliver a public lecture exploring opportunities for social inclusion. Dinner is now fully subscribed. (Great Hall, National Gallery of Victoria). | Brotherhood of St Laurence | |
SA: WorkshopFinancial planning workshop on overcoming financial and poverty issues. Followed by a recession buster lunch and cooking course. (Women's Community Centre, 64 Nelson St, Stepney). | Michelle Tsutsulis (Women's Community Centre) | |
| T.B.A | VIC: Book Club eveningBlow In Book Club will mark the Week by selecting material focusing on poverty issues. (Northcote, TBA). | Erin Bright (Blow In Book Club) |
| 7:30 am - 9:00 am | VIC: Breakfast Seminar: 'Poverty at all Costs'Guests will start the day with the Good Start Breakfast Club and meet volunteers who help children get a nutritious start to the day. Guest speakers include Cath Smith (Victorian Council of Social Service) and Michael Raper (Red Cross). (RMIT Melbourne). | Hilda Green (Red Cross) |
| 7:30 am - 9:30 am | WA: Big BreakfastFree breakfast with information about local agencies and a forum about what people of Swan feel would help address local poverty. (Carnegie Triangle, Midland). | Zera Hancock (Jobs Australia Community Key) |
| Starts at 8:00 am | QLD: Internal BreakfastMission Australia's Nightspot Program will host an internal breakfast for site staff in support of Anti-Poverty Week. (Invitation only). | Bridget Coyne (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 8:00 am | WA: School garden launchRed Cross will launch the Bertram School garden to teach students about healthy eating, growing food, gardening and caring for the environment in socially disadvantaged areas. (Bertram School, Champion Dr, Bertram). | Katie Isaac (Red Cross) |
| Starts at 9:00 am | NT: Information StallThe Healthy Engagement and Assistance in the Long Grass (HEAL) are holding an info stall about the program. (Casuarina Shopping Centre, 247 Trower Rd). | Josette O'Donnell (Larrakia National Aboriginal Co |
| Starts at 9:00 am | NT: Arts in the GrassAn opportunity for people living rough around Darwin to paint, weave and create. Art will be displayed at an exhibition in December. (Tiwi Islands). | Josette O'Donnell (Larrakia National Aboriginal Co |
| 9:00 am - 3:15 pm | QLD: DisplayA social justice display at a technology workshop for school students. (Our Lady of the Assumption Centre, Enoggera). | Daniel Gubby (Catholic Education) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | SA: Information StallWestern Region Anti-Poverty Forum members to provide information on services available to low income households in Adelaide's western region. (Port Canal Mall). | Susan Ross-Taylor (UnitingCare Wesley Bowden) |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | SA: Information StallWestern Region Anti-Poverty Forum members will provide info on services for low income people in Adelaide's western region. (Centro, Arndale Shopping Centre, 470 Torrens Rd, Kilkenny.) | Susan Ross-Taylor (UnitingCare Wesley Bowden) |
| Starts at 9:15 am | VIC: ConferenceKate Beaumont (National Welfare Rights Network) and other will address the Australian Services Union state conference on issues of underemployment and links to poverty. (Rydges on Swanston, 701 Swanston Street, Carlton). | Mark Phillips (ACTU/ASU) |
| 9:30 am - 3:00 pm | VIC: Forum: 'An unequal society is an unhealthy society'Speakers and discussion groups identifying action on poverty. Followed by BBQ, music, entertainment etc. (St Kilda Town Hall). | Sandy Joffe (Port Phillip Community Group) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | WA: ForumA forum for People With Disabilities members and MPs electorate officers to discuss the impact of poverty has on people with disabilities. (Boulevard Centre, Floreat). | Carmen (People With Disabilities) |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 am | SA: Community eventTori Morton to talk about the idea of ‘One Magic Square', the concept of growing your own vegies. Hear about the Food Security and Health Project where you can participate in activities supporting families and communities access fresh food in rural locations. Please RSVP. (Hackham West Community Garden, 268 Beach Rd, Hackham West). | Megan (SA HElath & City of Onkaparinga) |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 am | SA: WorkshopChocolate making workshop as well as display of other inexpensive gifts and presentation ideas to help save money in times of financial hardship. (Reedbeds Community Centre, Fitch Rd, Fulham). | Rose Dunn (Reedbeds Community Centre ) |
| 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | NSW: BBQA BBQ to promote Anti-Poverty Week awareness in the Campbelltown area. (Mawson Park, Queens St, Campbelltown). | Kate Fitzgerald (Macarthur Diversity Services) |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | ACT: Youth food drive and drop offPeople in Canberra City are asked to drop off non perishable food items to the Griffin Centre for distribution to refugees and asylum seekers doing it tough. (Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St, Canberra City). | Kristine Flanagan (Australian Red Cross) |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Giving to the NeedyVariety of activities including hair cuts, Centrelink display, BBQ, face painting, food hampers, clothing, cooking lessons, financial counselling and art and craft workshops. (7 Neil St, Osborne Park). | Phillip Barker (Victory Life Community Services) |
| Starts at 10:15 am | VIC: Morning TeaStaff and clients discuss the relationship between poverty and bereavement. (Support After Suicide, 16 The Vaucluse, Richmond). | Louise Flynn (Support After Suicide) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | VIC: Standing Up ForumForum on youth leadership, working together, tolerance and team work. Hosted by Melbourne Storm, Victoria Police, Host Plus and Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union. (Buckley Secondary School, Cooper St, Essendon). | Jane Farrell (Victoria Police) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: CookingChris Lunderstrom shows how to make fresh pasta dishes. Attendees make their own lunch whilst learning about nutrition, active lifestyles and community gardening to reduce grocery expenses in remote rural locations. (28 Daranda Tce, Milang). | Karen Barrett (Milang Community Centre) |
| 10:30 am - 2:30 pm | SA: Community EventA community and agency event with displays, Foodies cooking demonstrations and tasting and more in a great environment. (Gawler Community House). | Jill Talbot (Gawler Anti-Poverty Network) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | QLD: Picnic in the ParkPicnic with free food, entertainment including The Big Issue Socceroos Brisbane team, to raise awareness about poverty and hardship. Spported by QLD Shelter, Gold Coast Homelessness Network, Hepatitis Council of QLD, Quihn and Set Free Care. (Cnr Garden & Lawson St, Southport). | Lis Fritz |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | NSW: Munching to LifeA BBQ brunch to raise awareness of food security issues. Held by Sydney South West Area Health Service in partnership with Warwick Farm Neighbourhood Centre. (Warwick Farm Food For Life Market). | Rana Qummouh / Mary Enkababian (SSWAHS) |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | NSW: Concert & BBQFree ‘Listen Up' concert with live music, information packs, and free sausage sizzle for struggling residents in the area. All welcome. (Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Rd). | Marrickville Council |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: The GatheringNot for profit welfare agencies display their services on offer to the local community. Free BBQ for all. (Mt Gambier Community Centre, 22 Ferrers St, Mt Gambier). | Sue Watt (AC Care) |
| Starts at 11:30 am | SA: WorkshopA workshop on making your money work for you effectively and cooking on a budget, with information about local health services. (Elizabeth East Primary School, Dolphin St, Elizabeth East). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | QLD: Cookbook LaunchCelebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue will launch the Australia Day BBQ Competition in conjunction with Mission Australia and Clayton Utz. BBQ lunch provided with gold coin donation to Café One's homeless service. All welcome. (Mission Australia's Café One on Wickham, Fortitude Valley). | Mary Anne Morgan (Mission Australia) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | WA: Ecumenical Church ServiceA church service focused on mental illness and the role mental illness plays in contributing to homelessness, interactions with the legal/justice system, and general lack of wellbeing. (Wesley Uniting Church, Cnr William & Hay St, Perth). | Sarah (UCA Social Justice Unit) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | SA: Healthy, tasty, affordable FoodCome along and watch, learn and taste the food we prepare that is affordable for the whole family. (317 North East Rd, Hampstead Gardens). | Brenda Kranz (Red Cross) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | VIC: PresentationPresentation on global poverty issues to Year 10 school assembly. (Mercy College, Camperdown). | Jeff Wild (Act for Peace) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: BBQ in the ParkBBQ with information on Anti-Poverty Week and MDSI services. (Mawson Park, Queens St, Campbelltown). | Sana Al-Ahmar (Macarthur Diversity Services Inc) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | ACT: ANU Stands Up for ChangeCalling on politicians to increase Australia's aid budget to 0.7% of GDP. Free food, live music, guest speakers.(Australian National University Union Court). | Jen Sharp (Oaktree Foundation) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Community Sausage SizzleProceeds going to BoysTown Wishing Tree Appeal to help children, youth and families facing hardship over Christmas. (24 Langford Dr, Elizabeth). | Renae Heinrich (BoysTown) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | VIC: Community LunchJoin us for a community lunch with a free Op Shop for those people facing poverty and hardship. (18 Kenly Court, Meadow Heights). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 12:30 am | SA: Healthy Cooking on a Low IncomeA series of sessions on healthy budget cooking looking at the characteristics of a healthy diet, recipes, planning and purchasing ingredients and cooking low cost, healthy meals. (Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Rd, Gilles Plains). | Rille Walshe (Wandana Community Centre) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | VIC: LunchA private lunch with discussion about poverty for staff of Jesuit Social Services and Brosnan Youth Services with stakeholders and partners including Youth Justice, East care and YSAS. (16-18 Ellingsworth Parade, Box Hill). | Sarah Lalley (Jesuit Social Services) |
| 12:30 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: SeminarDavid Kinley (Uni of Sydney) to speak on ‘Intersecting trade, aid and commerce - human rights and the global economy'. (Seminar Room, Level 2, Law Faculty, Uni of NSW). | Amber Rowe (Australian Human Rightts Centre) |
| 12:45 am - 1:30 pm | TAS: Discussion & Lunch‘Sisters on the Planet' DVD about women, climate change and poverty followed by discussion and lunch. (122 Elizabeth St, Launceston). | Ann Hughes (Anglicare) |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NSW: TalkTalk outlining the Philippines example of a community development approach engaging all sectors of society to enable dignity and change for those living in extreme poverty. (Central Lecture Building, Room 1, University of NSW). | Rommel Macaraeg (Gwad Kalinga) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | ACT: Information StallChildren and young people asked about their understandings of poverty and provided with information about poverty. (Belconnen Bus Interchange, Lathlain St). | Kim Hefren-Webb (Marymead & ACT Human Rights Commi |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TAS: MPH FestFree concert presented by Make Poverty History, Enough and the Northern Suburbs Community Centre with live music, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment. (Torrens St Peoples Park, Mayfield). | Denise Delphin (Northern Suburbs Community Centre) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | VIC: DemonstrationHealthy Snack Blitz to highlight the importance of healthy eating and health food options regardless of budget. (Melton Youth Facility,193 Barries Rd, Melton). | Melton Youth Facility |
| 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | SA: Clean Start Fair Deal for CleanersCleaners will be assembling in front of buildings as part of the Liquor Hospitality & Miscellaneous Union's Clean Start Campaign, to urge cleaning companies to adopt the new standards which lift cleaners out of poverty. (Flinders & Grenfell Streets, Adelaide). | Chris Field (LHMU) |
| Starts at 5:30 pm | QLD: BBQFree sausage sizzle etc for people experiencing financial difficulty and homelessness in the community. (Maryborough Town Hall Greens, Kent St, Maryborough). | Gayle Minniecon (Lifeline Community Care) |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | NT: Fashion ParadeFashion Parade using clothes from the Salvos Stores, as part of the Salvation Army Celebrates function. Entrance $30. (Darwin Corps, Lee Point Rd, c/o Yanyula Dr, Anula). | Robert Williams (Salvation Army) |
| Starts at 6:00 pm | VIC: Homelessness tourClients will take supporters on a journey into the life of a young homeless person at night. The evening will comprise refreshments, a tour of Frontyard and the city, hosted by local young people with direct experience of homelessness. (Melbourne CBD). | Brett McDonnell (Melbourne Citymission) |
| Starts at 6:30 pm | NSW: SeminarAnne Bunde-Birouste (Convenor, Health Promotion Program) will speak on health and development and innovative health promotion for disadvantaged groups. (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts, 280 Pitt St, Sydney). | Sara Thackaway (Public Health Association of Austr |
| Starts at 6:30 pm | VIC: DinnerDinner prepared by people experiencing crisis in their lives. Guest speaker Colin Pudd, Industrial Psychologist, on 'Community recognising and embracing poverty on its doorsteps'. (Wodonga Salvation Army Hall, Lawrence St, Wodonga). | Alison Prenter (Albury Wodonga Emergency Relief Pr |
| Starts at 7:00 pm | QLD: ConcertDavid Bridie and George Telek will be singing cross-cultural songs related to poverty and hardship. (Logan Entertainment Centre, Brisbane). | Tom Dick (Wantok Musik Foundation) |
Friday 16 October |
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day | NT: Op Shop & BBQAll clothing items will be $1. BBQ lunch provided on site for shoppers. (5 Nemarluk Dr, Ludmilla). | Coralie Nichols (Anglicare NT) |
| All Day | NT: Salvos Stores special offersSpecial offers at all stores and thrift shops for one day only. (All stores). | Robert Williams (Salvation Army) |
VIC: Community SleepoutMembers of the community are invited to sleep outside to recognise the many people in the region who sleep outside most of the week. All participants invited by the Salvation Army to breakfast on Saturday. (Woodland Grove, Wodonga). | Alison Prenter (Emergency Relief Program) | |
SA: Financial ClinicFree financial advice and referrals to clients, staff and volunteers offered. Bookings essential, all welcome. (The Mission, 91-93 Elizabeth Way, Elisabeth). | Karen Lynch (Anglicare) | |
WA: Poster displayDisplay of student posters on poverty. Guest speakers and fundraising drive for Red Cross, and sister schools in Cambodia and South Africa. (Morley Senior High School Library, Bramwell Rd, Noranda). | Norman Piani (Moorley Senior High School) | |
NSW: FundraiserSelling green ribbons and food to raise funds for the Green Scarf Day Foundation to support development projects in Afghanistan and Pakistan. (University of NSW, Library Walkway). | Islamic Society on Campus (UNSW) | |
VIC: Stand Up dayA day of prayer and standing up against poverty, with signing of 5th birthday cards to send to MPs and cupcake fundraiser. (Catholic Regional College, St Albans). | Glorianne Camilleri (Catholic Regional College, St | |
| T.B.A | WA: PresentationPresentation at Red Cross annual AGM about Anti-Poverty Week, along with celebration of the work of Soup Patrol volunteers providing nutritious meals to homeless people. (110 Goderich St, East Perth). | Katie Isaac (Red Cross) |
NAT: Cappacino for a Cause50c from each Gloria Jean's cappuccino sold will go to OIA to help people living in poverty. (Gloria Jean's nationally). | Helen Cartwright (Opportunity International Austra | |
| 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Free white clothing dayStudents are allowed to wear white to school and learn about the Make Poverty History Campaign. White arm bands sold during the day. (Creaney Primary School, Kingsley). | Courtney Smart (Creaney Primary School Chaplain) |
| 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | WA: Free Dress DayStudents and staff to bring in a gold coin donation for free dress to raise funds for an orphanage in Negara, Indonesia. (Narrogin Primary School, 22 Williams Rd, Narrogin). | Wendy Anderson (Narrogin Primary School Chaplin) |
| 8:30 am - 3:30 pm | NSW: Scribing StallA stall in the mall on market day to talk to people about poverty issues. Write a letter to politicians, local council, and the media about what needs to be done to address these problems (Wollongong Growers Market, Crown St mall, Wollongong). | Sharon Callaghan (Illawarra Legal Centre) |
| Starts at 9:00 am | NT: Outreach ProgramJoin the Healthy Engagement and Assistance outreach team. There will be a distribution of street swags, food, sheets and clothes. Hair cuts and mobile shower available also. (Bagot Community). | Josette O'Donnell (Larrakia National Aboriginal Co |
| Starts at 9:00 am | SA: Presentation‘1.4 Billion Reasons' presentation for youth and schools of eradicating extreme poverty. (St John's Grammar, 29 Gloucester Ave, Belair). | d'Arcy Lunn (Global Poverty Project) |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | SA: BreakfastFree breakfast with announcement of the week long ‘guess the cost of the basket' which displays the possibilities of cooking on a budget. All welcome. (St Hilary's,. 1 William St, Morphett Vale). | Helen Laity (Anglicare) |
| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: WorkshopA workshop on making your money work for you effectively and cooking on a budget, with lunch provided. (NACYS Family Learning Network base, Oldford Rd, Davoren Park). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | SA: Speaker and poster competitionGuest speaker on poverty, then announcement of the winner of a student poster competition on Anti-Poverty Week. (Kapunda High School, West Tce, Kapunda). | Elizabeth Gary-Smith (Kapunda High School) |
| 9:00 am - 3:30 pm | SA: ExpoA Community Expo featuring local service providers with a focus on well being, health and support services in the area for school students parents. (Paralowie School, Whites Rd, Paralowie). | Mary Jo Bellew (Paralowie Community Centre) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | NSW: Stand UpStaff at Oxfam's Sydney office will Stand Up against Poverty and read the Stand Up pledge. (Oxfam Sydney Office, Surry Hills). | Madeleine Holme (Oxfam) |
| Starts at 10:00 am | VIC: Stand UpA morning tea for staff and friends to help make poverty history by standing up and taking action on the Millennium Development Goals. (ASU building, 116 Queensberry Street,Carlton South, Victoria). | Brigid Marasco (Australian Services Union) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: Activity Day in the ParkThe Anti-Poverty committee for the Shoalhaven running an Activity Day focusing on healthy living, with entertainment and stalls. (Parramatta Park, East Nowra). | Maxine Edwards (Nowra Neighbourhood Centre) |
| 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Giving to the NeedyVariety of activities including hair cuts, Centrelink display, BBQ, face painting, food hampers, clothing, cooking lessons, financial counselling and art and craft workshops. (7 Neil St, Osborne Park). | Phillip Barker (Victory Life Community Services) |
| Starts at 10:30 am | VIC: Equal Pay for Equal WorkForum on wages disparity between women and young people involving Young Unionists Network and guest speakers. (Victorian Trades Hall Council, Cnr Victoria & Lygon St, Carlton South). | Jane Farrell (Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous |
| 10:30 am - 12:30 am | SA: WorkshopA workshop on making your money work for you effectively and cooking on a budget, with information about local health services. (Playford Food Co-Op, Elizabeth Downs Shopping Centre, Yorktown Rd). | Ann Brown (Northern Area Community & Youth Service |
| Starts at 11:00 am | NSW: Stand UpState conference will participate in Stand Up against global poverty. (Level 1, 117 Capel St, North Melbourne). | Brigid Marasco (Australian Services Union) |
| Starts at 11:30 am | VIC: PresentationPresentation to staff group on global poverty issues. (Merrivale Primary School, Warrnambool). | Jeff Wild (Act for Peace) |
| Starts at 11:30 am | NSW: Stand UpLocal non-governmental organisations, including the Fred Hollows Foundation and Caritas, are Standing Up against poverty. (Beaconsfield Park, William St, Alexandria). | Kate Morrison (Fred Hollows Foundation |
| 11:30 am - 2:30 pm | VIC: Family Fun dayJoin us for lunch, food parcels and activities for children and learn about surviving on a low income. (18 Kenly Court, Meadow Heights). | Hume City Council |
| Starts at 12:00 am | VIC: DiscussionStudents will be writing about poverty in Australia, and then discussing the prevention of personal poverty and structures in society causing poverty. (Belmont High School, Rotherham St, Geelong). | Laura Spencer (Belmont High School) |
| Starts at 12:00 am | SA: PresentationStudent presentation at school assembly to raise awareness about poverty and Anti-Poverty Week, with bible reading. (25 Mary St, Cygnet). | Steve Barrett (St James College Cygnet) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm | SA: Southgate Anti-Poverty Week ForumThe Southgate Anti-Poverty Week Forum chaired by Fran Baum, will have a short presentation from researchers at Flinders University's, followed by an open discussion, and Q & A session about poverty reduction and equity issues within Australia and overseas. (Conference Room, Function Centre, Flinders University). | Rama Ramanathan (Southgate Institute) |
| 12:00 am - 3:00 pm | NT: Awareness StallAnti-Poverty Week stall with information and displays on support services in the Nightcliff electorate for homeless or underprivileged people. (Nightcliff Shopping Centre, 159 Dickward Dr, Nightcliff). | Janet Webb (Member for Nightcliff) |
| Starts at 12:15 am | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Ray's Bean Bar, 83a, Kerdon Brook Rd, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | ACT: Lunch Forum: 'What have we done about Poverty? What can we do?'Bishop Pat Power and Carrie Graf reflect on learnings from Anti-Poverty Week, followed by discussion led by Lin Hatfield Dodds. (UnitingCare Australia). (Members Dining Room, Old Parliament House). | Events Management Team (Ginger Catering) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Caffe di Vita, Shop 3/1 Macgregor St, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| Starts at 12:30 am | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Coffee Club, 4/99 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| 12:30 am - 1:00 pm | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Babu Burgers & Grill, 83 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| 12:30 am - 1:00 pm | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Abode, 87 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| 12:30 am - 1:30 pm | SA: East So They CanLunch for staff and others with African cuisine. Monetary donation expected from attendees for the Global Volunteers Network for starving kids in Kenya. (The Platform, 51 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth). | Tina Macpherson (Anglicare-SA) |
| 12:30 am - 1:30 pm | QLD: Stand UpCome along to make a stand and call the world leaders to commit to the promises made in the Millennium Development Goals. (Cafe Conti, 1/102 Kedron Brook Red, Wilston). | Sue Pickering (Uniting Church Australia) |
| 12:45 am - 1:30 pm | TAS: Discussion & Lunch‘Sisters on the Planet' DVD about women, climate change and poverty followed by discussion and lunch. (18 Watchorn St, Hobart). | Ann Hughes (Anglicare) |
TAS: FundraiserStaff and students to take part in Poverty Meal of rice and vegies as a fundraiser and to raise awareness about poverty. Funds raised to go to local charities. (25 Mary St, Cygnet). | Steve Barrett (St James College Cygnet) | |
| Starts at 1:00 pm | ACT: APW @ WYCYoung people's Recycled Clothing Drive and Sausage Sizzle. (Woden Youth Centre, Callam St, Woden). | Amy Linden (Woden Youth Centre) |
| Starts at 1:00 pm | QLD: Stand Up Against PovertyA public gathering to make a commitment to take action and promote the Millennium Development Goals and reduce global poverty. (Cathedral of St Stephen, Elizabeth St, Brisbane). | Peter Arndt (Catholic Justice & Peace Commission) |
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | WA: Training sessionA session to raise awareness of the impact of generational poverty on teaching and learning. Intended to assist planning for future staff professional development in Albany District Public Schools. (Albany District Education Office). | Terry Bolt (Department of Education & Training) |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | QLD: African Survivor GameA lunchtime of simulation games for students actively interested in global poverty to help them develop skills and awareness. (Calvary Christian College, Carbrook, auditorium). | Pastor Jmi Haak (Calvary Christian College) |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | NSW: Speakers Forum: 'Poverty Interrupted'The role of legal services in breaking the cycle, featuring Ben Fogarty (Intellectual Disability Rights Service), Kat Armstrong, (Women in Prison Advocacy Network) and Alexandra Grey (Clayton Utz). (University of NSW, Law Building G02). | Law Society of NSW |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | SA: WorkshopSessions to help lower income families cook cheap healthy meals using local produce that can fit easily into the family budget. (Kilburn Community Centre, 59 Gladstone Ave, Kilburn). | Steve Anderson (Kilburn Community Centre) |
| 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | TAS: Arts and Cradts ExhibitionCommunity Central supported by Reclink invites everyone to participate in an Arts and Craft Exhibition. All artists who participate are able to sell artwork on the day. Afternoon tea provided. (Community Central, 164 Murray Street, Hobart). | Natalie (Colony 47 Community Central) |
| 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | SA: Seminar: 'Drive your dollar further - knowing where to drive to!'Free seminar for staff of agencies which are a first point of contact for people in financial hardship or difficulty. (Tandanya Cultural Institute, 253 Grenfell St, Adelaide). | Sophie Larsen (Messender Press / Anglicare) |
| Starts at 2:30 pm | TAS: Cleaners afternoon tea & exhibitionAn afternoon tea and exhibition of photographs of cleaners from Hobart buildings, celebrating their achievements in the fight for improved wages and working conditions. (50's and better Club, 108 Bathurst St, Hobart). | David O'Byrne (Liqor Hospitality & Miscellaneous U |
| Starts at 2:30 pm | TAS: Pamper dayAn afternoon of free hairdressing appointments, facials, hand massages, makeovers, foot spa's, a film and afternoon tea for women who struggle financially. (Places limited, Launceston). | Michele Ryan (Launceston City Mission) |
| Starts at 2:45 pm | QLD: Stand Up poverty eventReading out the Stand Up pledge to try and break the world record again. (St Patricks College Shorncliffe). | Mark Ellison (St Patricks) |
| Starts at 3:00 pm | VIC: Anti-Poverty AwardsThe Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards recognise Victorians and Tasmanians aged 16 - 30 who are contributing to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally. (Melbourne Town Hall). | Kirrilee Torney (Connections UnitingCare) |
| Starts at 3:00 pm | NT: FoodCENTS WorkshopCommunity afternoon tea and activities for children after school. Speaker on the positive aspects of the Bagot community and Anti-Poverty Week. (Bagot community). | Kathy Sadler (Red Cross) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | TAS: MPH FestFree concert presented by Make Poverty History, Enough and the Northern Suburbs Community Centre with live music, sausage sizzle and kids entertainment. (MRC Community Childcare Centre, Cnr Haig and Dineen St, Mowbray). | Denise Delphin (Northern Suburbs Community Centre) |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | VIC: BarbecueFree vegetarian bbq for young people to highlight the importance of healthy eating, health food options regardless of budget. (Melton Youth Facility,193 Barries Rd, Melton). | Melton Youth Facility |
| Starts at 4:00 pm | QLD: Information / Trivia NightA community information/trivia night with guest speakers on the topics of homelessness, poverty, drug addiction and social disadvantage. All money raised will be donated to Rockhampton organisations supporting related issues. (Rockhampton, Venue tbc). | Rebekkah Roy (Community Solutions) |
| 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm | QLD: Speakers at trivia nightGuest speakers including Anita Medhekar (Central Queensland Uni) and Jenny Smith (Red Cross) speaking about poverty issues in Australia and around the world. Also a band and trivia night. Funds raised to assist homeless services in the area. (Leichhardt Hotel, Cnr Bolsover & Denham St, Rockhampton). | Seika (Community Employment Options) |
| 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm | TAS: Women in Leadership CelebrationA celebration of African Australian women leading those in newly arrived communities to build positive lives in Victoria. (Wingate Community Centre, Ascot Vale). | Habon Sudi (African Women's Associtation) |
| Starts at 5:30 pm | SA: Flash Mob Against PovertyThere will be a Flash Mob Against Poverty held in the city of Adelaide. Details to be provided to those who register their interest by email. (Adelaide CBD) | Jacqui Emery (SA APW Facilitating Group) |
| Starts at 6:00 pm | SA: Sleepout Against HomelessnessA sleepout in Adelaide to raise awareness about homelessness. Come and join in for a night sleeping out on the street! All welcome. (Rundel Mall, Adelaide). | Katherine Preece |
| Starts at 6:00 pm | VIC: Women in Leadership Dance and ForumA dance and forum for women living on the Flemington Estate. (Flemington House Estate). | Jane Farrell (African Women's Association) |
| 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm | TAS: Quiz nightQuiz Night and Promises Auction to raise funds for homeless services in Tasmania. Register a team or make a donation to support the event. Tickets $35 pp or $350 for a table of 10. (West Point Casino, Hobart) | Jemma (Colony47) |
| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | SA: One StepLive music, art, fair trade stalls, face painting, food, activities and more. All part of creating awareness of poverty and other environmental issues. $5 door charge to go towards Tear Australia Project. All ages and everyone welcome. (Happy Valley Church of Christ, Hub Drive, Aberfoyle Park). | Tara Parker (Happy Valley Church of Christ) |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | VIC: Film nightA film related to poverty and a brief presentation on global poverty issues (Camperdown Uniting Church Hall, Leura Street). | Cameron McAdam (Camperdown Uniting Church) |
| 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | QLD: MeetingA Members Meeting, open to the public, with discussion on the impact of the financial crisis on the most vulnerable and Christian responsibility towards combating poverty and injustice. (2/7 Ipswich St, Riverview). | Dr Grace Choy (CRRS Australia) |
Saturday 17 October |
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day | SA: DisplayInformation on local services to help with financial security, social inclusion, health & safety, and poverty and hardship. (Various locations in the Aldinga community). | Onkaparinga Council |
| All Day | SA: DisplayDisplays of examples of low cost healthy meals and opportunities to sample. Promotion of future anti-poverty community skill development programs. (Morella Community Centre, 90 Kings Rd, Parafield Gardens). | Alison Davies |
NAT: Stand Up for ChangeVolunteers will be organising Stand Up events at various locations around the nation as part of a 6 week Stand Up for Change Campaign. (See website). | P: 03 9889 5677 | |
| Starts at 9:00 am | QLD: Parachute for PovertySponsored parachute jump. Participants pay $300 to jump, and are expected to get $500 in sponsorships. Proceeds go to establishing a home for young girls in Ipswich. (Toogoolawah, TBC). | Marie Dixon (Hannah'ss House) |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | NSW: FundraiserGarage sale with all proceeds going to OXFAM Australia. Come along, grab a bargain and support global poverty reduction. (31a Caroline St, Earlwood). | Gillian Whalley-Okafor |
| Starts at 10:30 am | SA: BrunchA demonstration brunch to highlight how families can prepare a healthy, low cost breakfast. Come and enjoy a meal while watching the chef. (Coromandel Community Centre, 442B Main Road, Coromandel Valley). | Jodie Kelly (Coromandel Community Centre) |
| Starts at 11:00 am | SA: Anti-Poverty Week closing eventClosing event featuring performances from the Taiko Drummers and Tutti Ensemble Choir, followed by the Stand Up Against Poverty pledge, as Adelaide's church bells ring to mark the end of Anti-Poverty Week. (Adelaide Central Markets). | Lucas de Boer |
| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | VIC: Stand Up & Take Action Against PovertyJoin us as Federation Square and participate in 'Stand Up Against Poverty'. Entertainment will include Diafrix (hip hop duo from Africa), METALS, DJ Matt Radovich, speakers Brook Satchwell, Tim Costello (World Vision), and Minar Pimple (United Nations Millennium Campaign). (Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne). | Starr Guzman (Make Poverty History) |
| 12:00 am - 3:00 pm | WA: Walk Against PovertySponsored walk to raise money for Oaktree's funded Youth Livelihoods project in Timor-Leste. Walking from University of WA to Forrest Place where we will then Stand Up for Change. (UWA to Forrest Place). | Sarah Boys (The Oaktree Foundation) |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | SA: Movie screeningAn afternoon movie screening of Age of Stupid showing the impact of climate change on poor countries and the urgent need to address it. Cost $5, all welcome. (Holden Street Theatre, 34 Holden St, Hindmarsh). | Ros Gumbys (SA Unions) |
| Starts at 4:00 pm | NSW: Jimbo's SleepoutHeld in memory of a homeless friend who passed away this year. Participants will obtain sponsorship and sleep under the stars. Free hot beverages, soup and a sausage sizzle. Art work, stories and poetry from our friends on the street will be displayed. (St Josephs College Playing Fields, Banora Point). | John Lee (You Have a Friend) |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | SA: Forum: 'Demand Dignity - Human Rights and what that means to Indigenous peoples'Speakers include Dr David Scrimgeour (Aboriginal Health Council), Sherise Rough (Demand Dignity Co-ordinator), calling for reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act. RSVP by 15 October. (Amnesty Centre, 80 South Terrace, Adelaide). | Sherise Rough (Amnesty International Australia SA/ |
| Starts at 7:30 pm | QLD: ConcertDavid Bridie and George Telek will be singing cross-cultural songs related to poverty and hardship. (Joe's Waterhole, Eumundi). | Tom Dick (Wantok Musik Foundation) |
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| Time | Description [venue] | Contact |
| All Day 28 Sept - 2 Oct, 19-23 Oct. | VIC: Collection for a Local Womens RefugeSchool community is collecting toiletries and games for children to donate to a local women's refuge. | |
| 8 Oct | TAS: Global Poverty Project presentationPresentation of the Project?s ?1.4 Billion Reasons? about the facts of extreme poverty. Includes Fair Trade refreshments and art show. (UTAS Cradle Coast Campus Lecture Theatre, Burnie). | P: 0402 398 526 |
| 6:30 am - 10:30 am 9 Oct | TAS: Quiz nightQuiz Night and Promises Auction to raise funds for homeless services in Tasmania. Register a team or make a donation to support the event. Tickets $35 pp or $350 for a table of 10. (West Point Casino, Hobart) | P: 03 6222 1525 |
| 7:00 am - 9:00 am 8 Oct | VIC: Just LeadershipJust Leadership Breakfast in the lead up to Anti-Poverty Week. Guest Speakers include Andy Kuper (Leapfrog, UK) Lilliam Masebenza (SEN, South Africa) and Rebecca Scott (STREAT, Australia). Cost $15. (Chapter House (rear St Pauls Cathedral) 197 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.) | P: 03 9427 7388 |
| 7:00 am - 9:00 am 8 Oct | VIC: Just Leadership ForumJust Leadership Breakfast in the lead up to Anti-Poverty Week. Guest Speakers include Andy Kuper (Leapfrog, UK) Lilliam Masebenza (SEN, South Africa) and Rebecca Scott (STREAT, Australia). Cost $15. (Chapter House (rear St Pauls Cathedral) 197 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.) | David Renouf (Jesuit Social Services) |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am 7 Oct | NSW: BreakfastContinental breakfast to fundraise for Oxfam Australia. (UWS Connect). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney)
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| 9:00 am - 3:15 pm 8 - 9 Oct | QLD: Technology Workshop displayA social justice display at a technology workshop for school students. (Our Lady of the Assumption Centre, Enoggera). | P: 07 3355 2388 |
| Starts at 9:30 am 24 Oct | SA: "Fun, Food, Fitness" Day, Uraidla ShowgroundStall with activities, information, competitions, and displays. | Louise Frances, Hut Community Centre |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am 18 Oct | VIC: Church ServiceIncluding a speaker from the Justice and International Mission Unit on poverty and social justice. (Pakenham Uniting Church, Main St, Packenkam). | P: 03 9251 5286 |
| Starts at 10:00 am 8 Oct | WA: ForumA forum for People With Disabilities members and MPs electorate officers to discuss the impact of poverty has on people with disabilities. (Boulevard Centre, Floreat). | |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 8 Oct | NSW: MDG FestivalFree BBQ, live DJ, stalls and information from various NGOs including Gawad Kalinga, Caritas and Fields of Life. (Ceremonial lawn, Building 4, UWAS). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| Starts at 12:00 am 10 Oct | NSW: Kevin 0.7 FlashmobFlashmob in a central Sydney CBD location to raise awareness on Australia's commitment to the Millennium Development Goals. (Sydney CBD). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| 12:00 am - 12:30 am 19 Oct | SA: PresentationPresentation at school assembly on youth poverty in the northern areas of SA and Anti-Poverty . (Tyndale School, Salisbury East). | Rick Henke (Twelve 25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise C |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm 6 Oct | NSW: UChUWS: You ChooseSign the Kevin .7 petition run by Universal Change UWS asking the Australian government to commit to 0.7% of GNI to overseas development assistance by 2015. (Library, UWS).Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| 12:00 am - 1:00 pm 7 Oct | NSW: SpeakerSpeaker Dr Nicholas Coatsworth to speak on 'Health in Crisis – the Medecins Sans Frontieres perspective'. (Room 22.1.59, UWS). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| 12:00 am - 2:00 pm 7 Oct | NSW: Gawad Kalinga Slum SimulationExperience what it is like to walk through a slum in the Philippines. Photos, installations and crafts included. (UWS Connect). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| 12:30 am - 1:00 pm 19 Oct | SA: FundraiserSchool fundraiser for the 'Youth Food Parcel Project' for disadvantaged young people and their families. (Tyndale School, Salisbury East). | Rick Henke (Twelve 25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise C |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 6 Oct | NSW: Gawad Kalinga: Partners in Nation BuildingTalk outlining the Philippines example of a community development approach engaging all sectors of society to enable dignity and change for those living in extreme poverty. (Library, UWS). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney)
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| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6 Oct | NSW: Fields of Life: INK BIG!Stall where you can write a postcard to Bob McMullan regarding the Millennium Development Goals or a letter to schools in Africa. (Building 2, UWS). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 18 Oct | NSW: Stand UpSydney will Stand Up in unity against poverty and in support of the Millennium Development Goals. First 300 registrants get a free bandanna. Register via email. (Cockle Bay, outside Imax, Darling Harbour, Sydney). | Paul Somers & Jianni Bercich
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| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm 23 Oct | NSW: Forum: "A recovery for everyone?"Speaker Maree O?Halloran will consider whether Australia will be experiencing ?A recovery for everyone?? Welfare Rights is also calling on the Government to look after those who may be left behind. (Teachers Federation House, 23-33 Mary St, Surry Hills). | David Ferguson (NSW Teachers Federation) |
| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm mon | NSW: Trivia nightTrivia night on the theme of poverty and the Millennium Development Goals. (Building 2, UWS Connect). | Alice Schroers (Uni of Western Sydney) |
| Starts at 6:30 pm 27 Oct | VIC: Great DebateLindy Burnes and other ABC radio broadcasters alongside the Debaters Association of Vic debate the topic: Poverty and Homelessness: It's all their fault, isn't it? Tickets $10. (Melbourne Rowing Club, Boathouse St, Melbourne). | Lara Denes (St Marys House of Welcome) |
Ongoing Campaigns
Make Indigenous Poverty History
The campaign aims to ensure that the global campaign supporting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) does not overlook the poverty suffered by Indigenous Peoples around the world, including Australia. See:
www.ncca.org.au/departments/natsiec/advocacy/indigenous-poverty
Make Poverty History
A worldwide campaign to reduce poverty. For more information, see www.makepovertyhistory.com.au
Global Call to Action against Poverty (GCAP)
GCAP is calling for action from the world's leaders to meet their promises to end poverty and inequality. For more information, see www.whiteband.org
Micah Challenge
Micah Challenge is a global movement of Christian agencies, churches, groups and individuals, which aims to deepen people’s engagement with the poor and to help reduce poverty as an integral part of Christian faith. For further information, see www.micahchallenge.org.au
Global Poverty Project
The Global Poverty Project is travelling the world with a presentation that clearly articulates the facts of extreme poverty and demonstrates that by making simple changes everyone can be a part of the solution. For further information, see www.globalpovertyproject.com
Fair Trade Certification Campaign (Fair Trade Association)
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. For further information, see www.fairtrade.com.au
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