All organizations wanting justice for refugees are invited to …
Think Tank:
Next steps for the refugee movement in 2012
Saturday 11 February 2012
11am – 4.30pm
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne city
(opposite Queen Victoria Markets)
Agenda:
11am – 12.15: Where we are now – Pamela Curr (Asylum Seekers Resource Centre) and Brigid Arthur (Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project) will open a conversation about the current situation for refugees and canvas campaign openings for 2012.
1215 – 1pm: Short introduction (10 mins) of what RAN has done over the last 12 months + short reports (2 mins) from each of the groups present
1 – 1.45pm: Lunch break (lunch will be provided but if anyone wants to bring a plate of food to share, that would be welcome)
1.45 – 3.15pm: Campaign Actions and priorities for 2012
3.15 – 4.15pm: Where to from here for the Refugee Advocacy Network
Organised by the Refugee Advocacy Network
For information: Phone Sue 0413 377 978 <sueabolton@gmail.com> or Ben 0415 885 629 <ben.hjorth@gmail.com>
Please confirm attendance so that we know numbers for catering and room set-up.
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Preparation for the Think Tank discussion:
1. We request that each group/organization represented at the Think Tank arrange for someone to give a very brief (2 minutes ! ) overview of key activities/focus in 2012
Your overview might include the following:
Share information about what your group has done
What are your key activities, events or dates in 2012?
How can other groups support or become involved in your work?
How could your group participate in the Network?
2. In preparation for the Think Tank, all participants are asked to consider the following:
If the Network could achieve one thing in 2012 – what would it be?
If the Network was to prioritise 3 joint activities or actions or campaigns for 2012, what should they be?
What Network activity/s would you/your organization put energy and resources into?