Candidates forum on Climate and Sustainability

The Climate & Sustainability-Focused Candidates Forum for the Seat of Pascoe Vale

- Wednesday 9th October, Coburg Court House

- Doors open 6:30 for a prompt 7pm start (end 8:30)

- Places are limited for in-person attendance, so book your spot now, and register your question for the candidates (or for one in particular)!

- If you're on Facebook, please see the FB event and mark yourself as attending, and invite others

We have 6 out of the 7 candidates confirmed as coming (still waiting to hear back from the Liberal candidate); we are so excited to have Imogen Jubb as our Chair for this forum! See her bio on the booking page.

Organised by Climate Action Merri-bek, Neighbours United for Climate Action, Coburg Uniting Church, and Newlands Friends of the Forest.

Forum

The forum below has been organised by a number of residents groups concerned about planning ‘policies’, traffic and so on. 

 

 

Climate Change Forum

CLIMATE FORUM WITH MARK BUTLER, SHADOW MINISTER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY AND GED KEARNEY MP FOR BATMAN

This is an important chance to show how much people in this area care about the climate and reinforce that politicians of all varieties need to take the climate crisis and the climate movement seriously. It’s also a great chance to let them know that sitting on the fence on Adani is not good enough. 

Place:

The Shire Hall, 286 Gowers Street
Description:

Start Date:

30 Aug 2018 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

RSVP here on Ged’s website.

Some thoughts about what we want:

A strong Renewable Energy Target, Stop Adani- rule it out now, no more subsidies for fossil fuels, no new coal, A lot of investment in renewables and low carbon technology generally (increase funding for ARENA and CEFC), planning regarding climate change to be budgeted into all ministries activities and Labor to speak up about extreme weather events (like the current drought) connected to climate change. 

Feel free to contact Danny from Newlands Parents For Climate Action diesendorf@optusnet.com.au

Newlands Parents For Climate Action has 51 members but that doesn’t include many of the kids and teenagers also involved!

Community Forum

Moreland Council is reviewing the Statement of Commitment to Women to ensure that our actions continue to support the community.  Please join us for a forum on 12 December and an engaging debate supported by a panel of three guest speakers.  We will discuss what gender equality and inclusion mean today and how to break down barriers.

Guest speakers:

·       Jenni Smith, CEO, Northern Community Legal Centre

·       Frances Tapueluelu, Social Worker and Installation Artist

·       Zainab Abou-Eid, Law Student and Women’s Officer, Latrobe University

Refreshments will be provided.  RSVPs are due by Thursday 7 December.  Please email cdspevents@moreland.vic.gov.au or phone 9240 2313 if you have a query or would like to register.  

For further forum and review details:

http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/events-recreation/events-from-public/community-forum-to-review-councils-statement-of-commitment-to-women/

Community Safety Forum

Moreland Community Safety Forum

Join us for the first Moreland Community Safety Forum and help prioritise community safety issues in our community. This forum is open to the public but direct invitations are focusing on members of the diverse migrant communities in and around Moreland.

Saturday 11 November 2017; 10 am – 1.30 pm.

Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell Street, Coburg.

http://www.moreland.vic.gov.au/events-recreation/whats-on/moreland-community-safety-forum/

Community Forum

Community Forum on the Draft Urban Heat Island Effect Action Plan - Tuesday 22^nd March

The Draft Urban Heat Island Effect Action Plan was approved for community consultation by Council on 10 February 2016. Staff from across the organisation have been involved in developing the draft.

A Community Forum on the Draft Action Plan will be held on 22 March, which will be an exciting opportunity to talk to Council officers about the Draft Action Plan.  There will also be a short panel discussion, followed by an informal time to ask questions. Staff are also welcome to attend the event to hear more about this exciting new Action Plan (no rsvp required).

Community Forum Event details:

Date:                         Tuesday 22 March

Time:                         6.00 – 8.00pm

Venue:                      Coburg Town Hall Foyer, 90 Bell Street, Coburg (enter via Bell Street)

Council staff will also be at the upcoming Glenroy Festival (Sunday 20 March) as we continue to seek feedback on the Draft Action Plan before 30 March 2016 at which time community consultation ends and the document will be finlised for Council endorsement. 

For more information and o provide your input and ideas, see attached flyer or visit www.moreland.vic.gov.au/urban-heat-island . If you would like to speak with someone in the Environmentally Sustainable Development team, please call Louise Lovell on 9240 1138.

Draft Urban Heat Island Effect Action Plan – For a cooler, greener, more liveable city

Approved by Phillip Priest

Acting Director Planning & Economic Development

Community Forum

Darebin Says No To Racism community forum.

In the light of recent ugly events including the racist booing of AFL legend Adam Goodes, anti-Muslim rallies and the registration of a new sophisticated anti-Muslim political party, the Darebin Ethnic Communities Council and Voices against Bigotry have initiated a community forum about racism. The forum is supported  by Darebin City Council as part of Community Safety Month.

The forum will hear from Aboriginal, Muslim and African speakers about their experiences of racism and gather ideas to counter it by creating a more inclusive atmosphere in our local area. To get involved, for more information or to stay in touch on these issues, contact info@voicesagainstbigotry.org or sign up to the newsletter list at www.voicesagainstbigotry.org 

Forum

In the light of recent ugly events including the racist booing of AFL legend Adam Goodes, anti-Muslim rallies and the registration of a new sophisticated anti-Muslim political party, the Darebin Ethnic Communities Council and Voices against Bigotry have initiated a community forum about racism. The forum is supported  by Darebin City Councill as part of Community Safety Month.

The forum will hear from Aboriginal, Muslim and African speakers about their experiences of racism and gather ideas to counter it by creating a more inclusive atmosphere in our local area. To get involved, for more information or to stay in touch on these issues, contactinfo@voicesagainstbigotry.org or sign up to the newsletter list at www.voicesagainstbigotry.org

Discussion Paper

Creative Industries Strategy – have your say 
The development of Victoria’s first creative industries strategy is underway with the release of the discussion paper Let’s get creative about Victoria’s future. Now it’s time to have your say. 
The Victorian Government is seeking your thoughts and ideas. The discussion paper covers a range of themes, from fostering creative excellence; to cultivating skills, entrepreneurship; supporting Aboriginal arts and culture; and harnessing the opportunities of digital technology. You are encouraged to be bold, ambitious and creative in your response. 
How to get involved: ·        Submit your comments, ideas and responses to the discussion paper online via strategy.creative.vic.gov.au 
·        Attend a public workshop and share your ideas – details via strategy.creative.vic.gov.au/workshops ·        On social media, use the hashtag #VicCreativeFuture to make comments and follow the conversation. 
Find out more and have your say 
strategy.creative.vic.gov.au

Community Forum

The Napthine Government has cut more than $300 million a year from TAFE, with drastic impacts for students who now face much higher fees, fewer course options and much reduced support with their studies.

 

TAFE 4 All is a campaign to restore proper funding to public TAFE and better regulate the funding available to private providers who do not always have the best interests of students at heart.

 

TAFE 4 All is hosting a community forum this Thursday Nov 6th from 5 - 6.30pm at the Darebin Arts and Entertainment Centre that explores what has happened to TAFE in the Northern region, and what we can do about it.

 

All candidates for the State Election have been invited - its really important that we show them the community cares about having a high quality public TAFE system that provides real opportunities for people wanting vocational training and work, including early school leavers, migrants and refugees, people needing to retrain, women wanting to reenter the workforce.

 

All welcome! Enquiries to meaghan.flack@aeuvic.asn.au or 9418 4886.

Forum

Animal Rights Issues

Join SENATOR LEE RHIANNON (Greens spokesperson for Animal Welfare), ALEX BHATHAL (Greens Candidate for Batman), TIM WATTERS (Sea Shepherd), FELICITY (Animal Liberation Victoria) and KATHLEEN CHAPMAN (Save Darebin Pets) to discuss Animal Rights issues in Federal Politics. 

Animal Rights have increasingly become a major issue in Federal politics. With issues such as Live Exports, Factory Farming, Whaling and Protection of Natural Habitats being debated on the floor of parliament. The Greens have a strong and recognised position in regards to Animal Rights in politics. This event is a part of a series of forums that aims to provide opportunities, in the lead up to the Federal Election, for residents of Batman to hear, discuss and share views on key issues with their local Greens candidate - Alex Bhathal.

Each speaker will speak for 10-20 minutes followed by an open discussion. Tea, Coffee & Refreshments will be provided.

Preston Neighbourhood House, 220 High Street, Preston, 7.30 - 9 pm. 
Cost: FREE

Alexandra Kaur Bhathal 

     

Greens candidate for Batman, 2013 Federal election 

Co-Convenor, Australian Greens Victoria 

+61 3 9480 1740 / +61 3 (0)431 933 546   

alexbhathal.com.au