Contacts and helpful links from the three P's:
About F A C E (Phone: 03 9251 5266 & email: [email protected]) – www.aboutface.org.au
About: About FACE is a unique opportunity to live alongside Aboriginal communities connected to Congress (the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress) make lifelong friends, do some faith-centred soul-searching and have some serious fun. About FACE is a national activity of the Uniting Church in Australia hosted by the Synod of Victoria & Tasmania. Australian Baha'is – (Phone 02 9998 9222 & email: [email protected]) - www.bahai.org.au About: The Baha'i Faith is an independent world religion that was founded in 1844 and has been present in Australia since 1920. The Faith's central theme is that humanity is one family and the time has come for its unification into a peaceful global society. Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) – www.aycc.org.au About: We’re building a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis. We do this by educating, empowering, inspiring and mobilising young people across the country. AYCC believes that climate change is the single greatest threat facing humanity, and that young people – as the inheritors of this planet – are the key stakeholder in humanity’s response to the climate crisis. However, we also believe that addressing the climate crisis is an opportunity to create a more sustainable, just and fair Australia. Creative Peace Healing Centre – (Mobile: 0409 805 674) - www.creativepeace.com.au About: Creative shop and Healing Centre, run byCatreeana, a Healer and Spiritual Teacher as well as an exhibited Sculptor and maker of hand-crafted gifts. The Creative Peace Centre offers a loving welcoming space where there is a sense of belonging, helping people to find creative and inner peace. Classes: Singing Bowl Meditation, Psychic Development and Spiritual Awareness, Readings and Healings. Drummond Relationship Centre - (Phone: 03 9663 6733 & email: [email protected]) - www.ds.org.au/ About: Drummond Street Services is a 124 year old family services agency. We provide a wide range of support for individuals, families, couples, young people & children. A non-government, non-profit community agency, we are committed to celebrating diversity & providing access for all. Ellen Spalding, Celebrant (Phone: 0407 058006 & email: [email protected]) - www.ellenspalding.com.au About: "I became a celebrant because I felt I could use my personability, work experience, ethics, spiritual beliefs and life experience to help people create genuinely beautiful and meaningful ceremonies to mark the milestones in their lives." Freya Hanley – www.freyahanly.com About: Australian singer / songwriter on the independent music scene. With her folky-jazz melodies, country ballads, humorous love songs and deeply poetic, classically influenced pieces, Freya Hanly's eclectic musical background has fuelled a range and diversity of songs incomparable to most artists of her genre. Her innovative guitar style combined with impeccably pure vocals has the ability to drift easily over a vast musical terrain. Freedom 2 Be (Email: [email protected]) – www.freedom2b.org About: freedom2b assists LGBTI people from Christian backgrounds on their journey to reconciling their faith, sexuality and gender identity. GLBT Switchboard (Phone: 03 9663 2939, Regional VIC & TAS: 1800 184 527)- www.switchboard.org.au/ About: Volunteer service for our community offering information and support for the GLBTI community. Habitat for Humanity – (Phone: 1800 885599 & email: [email protected]) - www.habitat.org.au About: Habitat for Humanity Australia (HFHA) is an independent non-profit organisation working to reduce housing poverty and be a recognised voice on the right to shelter. HFHA supports projects in both Australia and overseas. Horse (Randan Records) – http://randan.org About: One of Scotland’s all time great singer / songwriters. Her debut album, The Same Sky reached critical acclaim and remains timeless today. Her music has been described as a cross between Indie, Soul and Pop. Horse has toured with the music greats such as Tina Turner and BB King and her music has a cult following all over the world. Interaction – (Email: [email protected]) – www.interaction.org.au About: InterAction seeks to create a more spiritually engaged generation. An entirely youth-run organisation our young people leaders are not afraid to get out hands dirty, rolling up our sleeves to lend a hand where it’s needed – not despite our faith but because of it. In a world where the dominant narrative about religion is one of conflict we seek to tell a different story – one where religious communities work in genuine co-operation to meet the worlds needs. Interfaith – (Phone 039650 7163) - www.interfaith.org.au About: The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne recognises and celebrates the unity that is found in our diversity, that is, the unity of human values which are found at the ethical core of each faith; values such as: peace, love, non-violence, right action, truth, and respect for the human family. We also recognise the differences between faiths, and the sensitivity and skill required to bring about successful interfaith encounters and dialogue. Our mission and educational/cultural programs seek to combat prejudice and t promote racial and religious tolerance, and issues of social justice. It Gets Better – www.igba.org.au About: It Gets Better Australia is an official affiliate of the US based, "It Gets Better Project". The campaign was started in Perth to show young LGBTI people in Australia, the levels of happiness, potential and positivity their lives will reach - if they can just get through their teen years. It Gets Better Australia wants to remind teenagers in Australia's LGBTI community that they are not alone - and that it WILL get better. Lifeline (Nationwide: 13 11 14) - www.lifeline.org.au/ About: A 24/7 information and support service for those in crisis, if you need someone to talk to, life-line is there. Lort Smith Animal Hospital – (Phone: 03 9328 3021 & email [email protected] ) -www.lortsmith.com About: The Lort Smith Animal Hospital is a not-for-profit organisation providing veterinary care at a reduced cost for the pets of people in need as well as shelter services for injured, surrendered and abandoned pets that have no-one to care for them. Our wildlife and exotic pet unit provides care and expertise and promotes interest and further education in the captive care of these special creatures. The shelter also provides shelter, boarding services, adoption and fostering services for abandoned and relinquished animals. Matt Glover (Baptist church) – www.mattglover.com About: Rev. Matt Glover is a pastor, cartoonist, husband and dad. The former pastor at Lillydale Baptist Church was forced to leave his church over his support for same-sex marriage. Matt has served and supported the LGBTI community for the whole of his working life and has written a discussion paper on homosexuality and the church, called: A Pastoral Response to Homosexuality in the Church. http://www.pflagbrisbane.org.au/wp-content/uploads/docs/A%20Pastoral%20Response%20to%20Homosexuality%20in%20the%20Church.pdf Matthew Johnstone – (Email: [email protected]) - www.matthewjohnstone.com.au About: New Zealand born, Matthew Johnstone is an author and illustrator of four books including best seller, I Had a Black Dog. His day job is creative director of the Black Dog Institute where he develops educational programs alongside the research and clinical facility which offers specialist expertise in mood disorders including depression and bipolar. Matthew is also a key note speaker on mental health and wellbeing. Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) – (Phone: 02 9569 5122 & email: [email protected]) - www.mccsydney.org About: We are a progressive Christian church, open to all people who want to learn more about God. We give thanks to God for people of all genders, sexualities, ages and cultural backgrounds. MCC is an inclusive place of worship. We invite you to come as you are – whether you identify as Christian, come from another faith background or are of no prior faith tradition. Out and Around – “Stories from a not so straight journey!” (Email: [email protected]) - www.outandaround.com About: Jenni and Lisa from San Francisco left their home in June 2011 to embark on a year-long 40,000-mile journey across 15 countries in search of the Super-Gays - people who are creating change for their LGBTIQ Communities. Travelling through Asia, Africa and South America - places where the LGBTQ movement is just starting to take shape, the girls tell the stories of the people there who are leading the change. Their website documents their stories through articles, photos and videos. SDA Kinship – (Email: [email protected]) - www.sdakinship.org About: Seventh-day Adventist Kinship is a volunteer support organization that champions human rights for all people. We believe everyone is created in the image of God and that no one should be mistreated or discriminated against because of their sexual orientation. We minister to the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of current and former Seventh-day Adventists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex individuals and their families and friends. Soka Gakkai Buddhism (Phone: 02 9763 2283 & email: [email protected]) - www.sgiaust.org.au About: Soka Gakkai literally translates as value creation society. The aim of all members throughout the world is to manifest the life state of Buddhahood or enlightenment, so as to reveal the creative and compassionate potential of life. In so doing, we challenge ourselves to create thriving and peaceful families, work places and communities. The ultimate goal is, through the process of inner reformation (often referred to as human revolution), to create peace and prosperity in society. This is usually referred to by the Japanese term kosen-rufu. Steven Ogden (Email: [email protected]) - www.stevenogden.com About: Dr Steven Ogden is Principal (Seminary Dean) of St Francis College Brisbane, the Anglican theological college in the Diocese of Brisbane. He is an academic associate with Charles Sturt University. An inspirational speaker, he regularly addresses community groups. He is a social and religious affairs commentator on radio and an author. His latest book is Love Upside Down: Life, Love and the Subversive Jesus (2011). This is looks at the impact of love. For love changes the way we see social and ethical issues, because it changes the way we see others. S.T.R.E.A.T – ( Phone: 03 9629 4222 & email: [email protected]) - www.streat.com.au About: STREAT = Street youth + street food + street culture. Our foodservice social enterprise is dedicated to providing a supported pathway to long term employment for young people who have been living on the street or at risk of being on the street. We combine wrap‐around social support with industry training and employment opportunities in our street cafes. We offer customers delicious and cost‐effective meals celebrating the unique tastes and styles of street cultures worldwide. Stuart Edser – www.beinggaybeingchristian.com About: Author and Principal Psychologist of Newcastle Psychology and Health - Dr Stuart Edser presents a compelling case for tolerance and acceptance, rejecting the traditional Christian view that gay people are either sick or sinful as a result of their sexual orientation; an orientation that is neither wilfully chosen nor wilfully changed, as integral to a person as their temperament, personality or intelligence. Being Gay, Being Christian dispels the myths surrounding this topic and he encourages gay Christians to integrate their sexuality and their faith so that both are valued equally. TEAR Australia – (Phone: 03 9264 7000 & Email: [email protected]) - www.tear.org.au About: TEAR Australia is a movement of Christians in Australia responding to the needs of poor communities around the world. We work in partnership with other Christian groups, including churches, relief and development agencies and community-based organisations, which are working with the poor in their communities. The Cure – A Documentaryby Rambling Women Media (Email: [email protected]) www.thecuredocumentary.com.au About: “The Cure” is an independent documentary film on reparative programs and the mental health implications of trying to “change” sexuality. Told through the compelling narratives of people who have tried to transform their sexuality, the film lifts the veil on Australian ‘ex-gay’ programs and ultimately brings to light underlying themes of hope and freedom. "There Once was an Island" (Film) www.thereoncewasanisland.com About: Three people in a unique Pacific Island community face the first devastating effects of climate change, including a terrifying flood. Will they decide to stay with their island home or move to a new and unfamiliar land, leaving their culture and language behind forever? This is the reality for the culturally unique Polynesian community of Takuu, a tiny low-lying atoll in the South Western Pacific who experience the devastating effects of climate change first hand. In this verite-style film, three intrepid characters Teloo, Endar and Satty, allow us into their lives and their culture and show us firsthand the human impact of an environmental crisis. |