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TEAR Representatives are a vital link between TEAR's work overseas and our supporters in Australia.
Around the country, TEAR Australia is working to engage Australians in God's work of justice with the poor. In every state, TEAR staff work with local supporter networks in education, advocacy and fundraising.
| TEAR National Conference 2008 | 25 Jul - 27 Jul |
| TEAR Launches ‘Common Wealth’ Indigenous Program | |
| Take Action: Email the Treasurer | |
| Winter pollie push | |
| MDG Prayer Stations | |
| Offering of Letters | |
| Voices for Justice | 11 Oct - 14 Oct |
| TEAR SA Gathering | 01 Aug - 03 Aug |
| Create to Advocate 08 Art Competition and Exhibition | 06 Oct - 02 Nov |
| Plan to advocate in 2008 |
Registration closes: 11 July 2008
National
Date: 25-27 July 2008
Location: Stanwell Tops Conference Centre
Key Speakers/leaders/musicians: Vinoth Ramachandra from Sri Lanka, Ched Myers and Elaine Enns from the US, Kuki Rokhum from India and Trish Watts from Australia.
National
For many years, TEAR has partnered with Indigenous Christian groups in Australia. In 2008, we have launched the Common Wealth program to bring these partnerships together under one banner.
National
Talking about the use of revenue raised from the Government's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme, the Treasurer recently told Channel 9:
There will be revenue raised from an emissions trading system and every cent of that revenue will certainly be used to assist either households or the business community with the impacts of this scheme.
TEAR Australia agrees it is important to ensure that low-income households in Australia are able to cope with the price rises from emissions trading. But there are other households around the world already being affected by climate change, and other important uses for the money too. We can't let the Treasurer ignore our international obligations when he decides how to allocate revenue from the emissions trading scheme.
Please take action now to ensure that some of this revenue is used to support poor countries as they cope with the effects of climate change.
Registration closes: 24 July 2008
QLD
You are cordially invited to the 'Engage' Breakfast Event!
Saturday 9th August, 8am (till 10am) at the North Pine Baptist Church Hall in Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs.
Whether you are a School Teacher, Youth Group Leader, Pastor, Sunday School Teacher, Chaplain, RE Teacher, High School Student or just have a passion or interest in social justice then 'Engage' is for you! Featuring international guest speakers Vinoth and Karin Ramachandra, this event will enlighten and support you in sharing and engaging with social and justice issues with others.
Cost: Free (voluntary donations towards costs may be made at the door)
Program:
Arrive from 7.30am and look around the displays and resources
8.00 Introductions
8.10 Breakfast
8.40 Guest Speakers
9.30 Question & Share Time
RSVP: 24th July, Bookings are essential. For bookings or further information: email qld@tear.org.au or phone 07 3888 0571
National
In July and August, federal politicians take a break from Parliament House in Canberra. It's the perfect opportunity to visit them in their electorate and encourage them to take action against poverty and in support of the Millennium Development Goals.
TEAR Australia for the Micah Challenge and Make Poverty History campaigns, has developed a clear and concise MP visit kit that will make your visit easy and effective. The kit includes:
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