2008

This is FoE Brisbane's events bulletin that details the activities we are taking part in or endorse for the coming months. For more information on the events listed here call the office on 3846 5793.

This bulletin includes:

*EVENTS:*

- Grassroots Action & Advocacy workshop - AUGUST 3
- Hiroshima Day Commemoration - Peace Rally and March - AUGUST 3
- Short Film Competition on the Human Impact of Climate Change - AUGUST 15 (submissions deadline)
- "Consumption Reduction" Film and Discusion Night - DTA
- Sustainable Homes Course and Workshop - AUGUST 30 & 31
- Peace Fair - Celebrating the International Day of Peace - SEPTEMBER 19 - Nuclear Free Queensland Workshop and Strategy Weekend - NOVEMBER 1 & 2

- Regular events:

- Climate Justice Collective Meetings - DTA
- Queensland Nuclear Free Alliance Monthly Meeting - AUGUST 5
- FOE Introduction Night - AUGUST 27

*ACTION:*

- Take Action on Climate Refugees

EVENTS

Activist Education 101: Grassroots Action and Advocacy Workshop Sunday, August 3rd Venue: to be advised (in Brisbane) Cost: free Flyer attached A day of exciting workshops to equip you with the skills you need to be an effective organiser. Trainers from the Australian Student Environment Network will lead you in workshops on facilitation, building & sustaining action groups, empowering & engaging people and campaign strategy. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Clare Towler: clare.towler@youthclimatecoalition.org / 0412055600

Hiroshima Day Commemoration - Peace Rally and March Sunday, August 3rd, 2 pm Brisbane Square (officially called Reddacliff Place) - top end of Queen St. Mall, opposite Treasury Casino For more information contact: RALLY FOR PEACE AND NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT INC Joan on 3855 9497 / jshears@powerup.com.au or Friends of the Earth Brisbane Anti-Nuclear Collective on 0411 118 737.

Short Film Competition on the Human Impacts of Climate Change Submission deadline: Friday, August 15th Emerging and established filmmakers with a passion for human rights are invited to make short films to bring into focus the human impacts of climate change.The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival and the Make Poverty History coalition have joined forces to launch the Reel Change short film competition, seeking powerful and innovative films from throughout Australia and the world. The best films will screen as part of the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Canberra, throughout November and December. The best films also will be used as part of Make Poverty History's climate change campaign. For submission details and more information about the festival, go to http://www.hraff.org.au/.

"Consumption Reduction" Film and Discussion Night Date to be appointed Venue: to be advised (in Brisbane) Cost: free Two members of the Climate Justice Collective will make a presentation about "Consumption Reduction". Come along to have a chat about this theme. For more details contact Emma on 3846 5793.

Sustainable Homes Course and Workshop Saturday, August 30th (9 am to 3.30 pm) & Sunday, August 31st (9 am to 1 pm) Location: Indigiscapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Rd., Capalaba Cost: $120 per person Registration form attached *Presenter:* Trevor Berrill (M. Env.Ed., Dip. Mech. Eng.), an award winning educator and systems consultant with over 30yrs experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

*Course Content:* Energy efficient internal fittings/appliances & energy auditing; Energy efficient building design; Solar electricity and solar water heating; Rain water harvesting and greywater reuse. Please find registration form attached and send it to tberrill@powerup.com.au or 29 Burnett St., Wellington Point, Q. 4160. For more information call 07 3207 5077.

Peace Fair - Celebrating the International Day of Peace Friday, September 19th, 10 am - 2 pm Brisbane Square (officially called Reddacliff Place) - outside the Brisbane City Library Friends of the Earth and Peace Convergence will be holding a stall at the Peace Fair. Come along to celebrate this special day.

Nuclear Free Queensland - Workshop and Strategy Weekend November 1st & 2nd ETU Bldg, Corner Merivale St. and Peel St., South Brisbane For more information please call Robin on 0411 118 737.

Climate Justice Meetings Next meeting: date to be appointed FoE Brisbane House, 294 Montague Road West End Climate Justice Collective meetings usually occur on the second and fourth THURSDAYS of each month at the FoE House. Meetings start at 6pm and finish around 7:30pm. The date of the next meeting is still to be appointed. If you are interested in coming please contact Emma on 3846 5793 or 0411 084 727.

Queensland Nuclear Free Alliance Monthly Meeting Tuesday, August 5th, 5.30 pm Friends of the Earth Brisbane - 294, Montague Rd. West End Bring something yummy to share. For more information please call Robin on 0411 118 737.

FoE Brisbane Introduction Night Wednesday, August 27th, 6.30 to 8pm FoE Brisbane House, 294 Montague Road West End Introduction sessions cover the history of FoE Brisbane, our principles and how we work, connection with FoE Australia and FoE International, our current work and ways that people can get involved. Information sessions are open to any curious person and are ideal for people considering becoming involved in the organisation. They are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month. Contact Derec or Emma on 3846 5793.

ACTION

TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE REFUGEES! Our cyberaction to Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith about climate refugees is now on the FoE international website. It only takes 2 minutes to read, fill in your details and send off. Go to: http://www.foei.org/en/get-involved/take-action/climate-refugees, and forward on to your networks!! Warm regards, Friends of the Earth Brisbane