Sociologist, Honorary Fellow at Victoria University, founded a program in International Community Development at VU and at Timor-Leste's National University...
Access to quality education has the power to change the ๐ and transform lives ๐ฉ๐พ๐จ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐ผ๐ง๐ฝ
This #LiteracyDay, let's be inspired by Nelson Mandela's powerful words and continue to promote education for more inclusive, peaceful, just and sustainable societies.
I have just heard a journalist on the ABC's international TV service refer to New Zealand as our 'closest neighbouring country'. I don't know what sort of maps she uses but I am living in one of the five countries that are closer to Australia than is New Zealand (Aotearoa)!
Ending plastic pollution needs everyone!
Consumer pressure is key, but real action needs to come from companies, investors, policymakers, and governments.
Join in this #WorldEnvironmentDay and do your part to #BeatPlasticPollution: https://t.co/ENu9UG82kz
Interested in ๐ฆ๐บ-๐น๐ฑ relations?
Join us for the launch of #AP4D's new paper 'What does it look like for #Australia to Shape a Shared Future with #TimorLeste'.
๐ Thurs 27 April
โฐ 1:00-2:00pm (Canberra time)
๐ป Online via Zoom
๐ Register now at https://t.co/XbwSYr40Fc
@SolidarityEcon Some of the members of the Paris Commune were departed to New Caledonia (still a French colony) where they did some good community work!
Nuclear, chemical, biological and other indiscriminate weapon systems have no place in our world.
Disarmament & non-proliferation are investments in our future.
Letโs end these threats before they end us.
The bill that is going to make the difference between thousands of First Nations people being able vote in the referendum or not is up for debate. Call on Prime Minister Albanese to make voting accessible! https://t.co/zfko8ulrDv
Yes, we will support them [United Liberation Movement for West Papua] because they are Melanesians. I am more hopeful [ULMWP gaining full MSG membership]. I am not taking it for granted. The dynamics may have changed slightly but the principles are the same.
David McBrideโs criminal trial for revealing horrific incidents in Afghanistan, is proceeding this year. He needs help more than ever to defend himself from a possible life sentence. If you canโt afford to donate please help by sharing.
https://t.co/brcAnMmgNC
The government must invest in communities, not fossil fuels. Add your signature to demand an end to fossil fuel subsidies in the May budget! https://t.co/UsvQ6Mi7pO