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Poker Machine Reforms will Empower Problem Gamblers  By Rev. Tim Costello
Poker machines are in the limelight. Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s minority government is in place courtesy of Tasmanian Independent Andrew Wilkie, a bloke with a passion for making poker machine gambling safer.
In return for his support, the Government must pass legislation by May next year [...]

[ MO-vember 24, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] You are invited to hear John Christensen on Tax us if you can!

How tax havens cheat developing countries and mean the rest of us have to pay more tax or miss out on services

Secrecy Jurisdictions (often called ‘tax havens’) are a cancer at the heart of the global financial system. John Christensen should know. For 11 [...]

[ October 16, 2011 to October 22, 2011. ]
Anti-Poverty Week 2011 Oct16-22  aims to:

Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia;
Encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.

Everyone who is interested in helping to reduce poverty and hardship here or overseas is encouraged to [...]

Robin Hood Tax
Make your own RHT movie starring you and  Bill Nighy
The Robin Hood Tax is a brilliant idea on the verge of becoming a brilliant reality
http://www.robinhoodtaxvideo.org/en/public/6891/

Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd announced yesterday that the government will match dollar-for-dollar all monies raised for the Horn of Africa Crisis Appeal until 30 November.  This includes the Relief and Development Unit of UnitingWorld in their response to the Horn of Africa crisis.
Minister Rudd acknowledged the Uniting Church’s long-term commitment to social justice.
“I’m proud of the [...]

Show your Support! Robin Hood Global Day of Action 22 June, 2011

Robin Hood Tax supporters from across the world are going to be banding together on 22 June to show their support for this excellent, innovative initiative. You can be part of it too!
Make yourself a Robin Hood Hat (or 2) and head down to [...]

http://www.connections.org.au/anti-poverty/
Applications are now open for the 2011 Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards. The Awards recognise young Australians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally. One recipient will receive a grant up to the value of $4000 to continue their work. Encouragement Awards [...]

[ October 2, 2010; 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. ] JIM Convention 2010: Consuming Passions
Saturday 2nd October, 9.30 AM – 4.30 PM
Centre for Theology & Ministry, 1 Morrison Close, Parkville (Melways Ref. Map 2B,D4)
We are all conscious that over-consumption is bad for the environment and can be bad for our health. It can also mean taking more than our fair share of a sustainable [...]