Why do we need an Inclusive Language Guide? Amnesty International Australia is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, representative and culturally competent movement. AIA wants to ensure that all our employees, volunteers and activists feel respected and valued and that our movement is respectful and inclusive when conducting its work. One of the ways we …
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Activist Communications Team
The Activist Communications Team is a diverse group of activists with a background in communications. We offer support for activist event promotions and assist activists across Australia with content creation and communications dissemination. Our team includes a graphic designer, social media specialist, regional media advisor, editors, event promoters, and communications strategists. We are all …
My New Neighbour Activist Resources
My New Neighbour: a way to bring refugees to Australia safely. We’re mobilising towns and communities in advocating for a fairer community sponsorship program for refugees. A fairer sponsorship program would allow everyday Australians and their communities to support refugees in coming to Australia and settling into the community. By growing visible support in your …
Remembering Mhelody Polan Bruno: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Amnesty International Queensland LGBTQI Network commemorated Transgender Day of Remembrance with a candlelight vigil in memory of Mhelody Polan Bruno, transgender woman of colour who was recently murdered in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Mhelody was just twenty five years old, worked hard as the sole breadwinner of her family, and was the celebrated beauty …
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#MyNewNeighbour update
The wins in the #MyNewNeighbour campaign continue into 2019. Three-months into the year and the campaign is now 29 councils strong, thanks to the ongoing hard work, and dedication of activists Australia-wide. This year we saw the first councils in South Australia get behind community sponsorship. With Port Adelaide and Adelaide City council both raising …
Building Powerful Communities at AIA
Community organising at AIA is about building power, it is about empowering people to be able to take the lead and make change in their own communities. It’s about investing in people and giving them the tools they need so that they can stand up for the human rights issues they are most passionate about. …
Beats for Bravery
On the 24th of November, Amnesty Fremantle held their inaugural Beats for Bravery event. In the picturesque courtyard of the Fremantle Arts Centre, talented local musicians and artists came together to stand up for human rights. The event was comprised of two parts; the first was a concert, with amazing performances from 5 local musicians …
Outcomes of NAGM 2018
Last weekend’s National Extraordinary General Meeting and National Annual General Meeting (NAGM) was a fantastic success. Branch presidents from across the country shared the fabulous work that has been happening in their region and action was taken for out Write for Rights cases. The big news coming out of NAGM is that representatives voted and …
AIA’s newest Human Rights Action Centre
Amnesty International Australia last week launched its newest Action Centre in Perth. The official launch event featured a Noongar smoking ceremony performed by Noongar elders Uncle Ben Taylor, Uncle Alf Taylor, Auntie Mingli McGlade and Michael (Mick) Fuller. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. – Arthur Ashe The …
COMMUNITIES GETTING INVOLVED: MT LAWLEY QUIZ NIGHT
On Friday the 24th of August The Mt Lawley Group hosted a highly successful fundraising Quiz Night at the Irish Club in Subiaco. 90 guests attended the quiz and participated in games, a raffle and an auction raising over $2500. The community support for the event was amazing with diverse donors including the Freo Dockers, Rottnest Express …
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