TEAR Representatives are a vital link between TEAR's work overseas and our supporters in Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
Join in to write hand-written letters with your church, school, group, friends - or on your own - to tell Prime Minister Kevin Rudd that we want to do our fair share to halve global poverty by 2015.
Voices for Justice
Micah Challenge National Gathering
Canberra, 11th-14th October 2008
Come and join us for four days in Canberra during Anti-Poverty week to be a voice for justice for the poor. Beginner and seasoned campaigners of all ages are welcome. Learn about poverty and advocacy, pray and worship together, then put it all into action as we hold events and engage in conversations with our nation's leaders at Parliament House. Our specific ask last year for an additional $300m annually by 2010 for water and sanitation has been committed to by the government. That's the power of ordinary people speaking up. But much more needs to be done if we are to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and halve global poverty by 2015. Raise your voice with us to encourage our politicians to keep our promises to the poor.
This year includes fantastic international speakers and a special program for under 18s.
Can't come to Canberra? You can still add your voice by taking part in the Offering of Letters to contribute to the letters we will present to the Prime Minister at Parliament House. A step-by-step kit will be available on the Micah Challenge website.
Early bird discounted regos close 1st August. Final registrations close 1st September. Numbers are limited. Get in quick. See the attached brochure or register online now at http://www.micahchallenge.org.au/pages/content.asp?plid=205
After the great success and wonderful feedback from last year's exhibtion - Create to Advocate 08 Art Exhibition & Competiton is now on!
Create to Advocate Art Exhibition, Micah Challenge and Make Poverty History proudly present:
Create to Advocate 08 Art Competition and Exhibition
Parliament House, Canberra
6 October– 2 November2008
TEAR Speakers
TEAR Australia (Queensland) has a team of excellent speakers and outstanding communicators so whether you are organising a conference, looking for a speaker for a youth event, an activity, would just like to expand your roster of speakers, or need to encourage your group. TEAR's speakers are happy to work with you to create a presentation that suits your particular needs, while inspiring and challenging your audience.
Our speakers have wide and diverse experiences that include overseas work in Third World countries, teaching, theological training, youth work and training, and/or first hand experience of TEAR development projects.
Amongst our speakers are Paul Mercer, Neil Hockey, Beth Welden, Ralph Reilly, Susan Prichard, Jim Stuart, Margot Stuart, Steve Forward, Tim Brain, Vikki Routledge, Margaret Andrews, Greg Manning, along with Staff Speakers, Ross Farley and Dave Andrews.
Our speakers can preach sermons, run simulation games, share stories and photos of visits to communities where TEAR Partners are helping people address the cause of poverty and injustice, lead workshops and much more.
Are you concerned about justice issues? Do you want to know how to respond in a Biblical manner to the marginalised and vulnerable peoples of the world? Desire to learn more about the issues and ways to empower the powerless? Encourage others? Be challenged! Then invite a TEAR speaker along!
If you would like a TEAR Speaker to your event, group or church, please contact Di Jeffs (07 3888 0571; mob 040 8881507; email qld@tear.org.au) to arrange a booking.
Your Invitation to attend "Living Justly in the Real World" - Forum and Workshop
Saturday, August 2, 9am - 4pm at the Bible College of Queensland, Cross Street, Toowong.
TEAR Australia and the Bible College of Queensland jointly present a one-day forum and workshop event featuring Vinoth and Karin Ramachandra.
Program:
9:00am The secular challenge to faithful discipleship
10.35am Christian Witness in a multi-faith society
11.30am Faith, Integrity and the Workplace
12.15pm Lunch
1.15pm Workshop
2.15pm Workshop feedback
3.05pm Panel
4.00pm Close
RSVP: 24/7/08 Bookings are essential.
Cost: Free Tax-deductible donations to TEAR Australia and/or BCQ may be made at the door.
Lunch: BYO or finger food available for $10 (advise which you prefer when booking). Tea/Coffee is free
To book: Please call Di Jeffs on 07 3888 0571 or email qld@tear.org.au
Qld Lunch in the Park - Sunday 5th October, 12.30pm-3pm at the Roma Street Parkland
Join with other TEAR Group members and supporters for a relaxing lunch in the park. Bring a picnic lunch, light up a BBQ or purchase from the cafe. Go environmental and catch a train to Roma Street Station and we'll meet at 12.30pm at the corner of Weeping Fig Avenue and Foxtial Avenue, then find a shady spot.
If you can't find us then phone 0408 881 507 for directions.
BYO Everything - everyone is welcome - invite your friends. No RSVP required!
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