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Acknowledgement of

CountryThe Students of Sustainability organizing collective and the AustralianStudent Environment Network acknowledge and pay respect to theIndigenous nations and traditional caretakers of this land past, presentand future.

We recognize and pay respect to the Panninher people, on whose landSoS 2013 is held. We also recognize the value of continuing

Aboriginal knowledge and cultural practice, which informs ourunderstandings of history, culture, science and environment. SoS 2013involves aboriginal speakers and workshop facilitators from differentnations all over the continent.

More than 500 Indigenous nations shared this land for over 60 000years before invasion. We recognize the sovereignty of everyIndigenous nation on this continent.

We express solidarity and continued commitment to working withIndigenous peoples both in Australia and around the world in ongoingstruggles for land rights, sovereignty and the recognition of pastinjustices.

Sovereignty was never ceded.


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Welcome To SoSPositive Change through

Positive ActionThis years SoS organizing collective is pleased to welcome you to

SoS 2013. SoS 2013 will be held on the University of Tasmanias

Launceston campus from the 5th to the 9th of July. It will be a weekfull of workshops, forums and skill-sharing on a range of sustainability

topics, demonstrating how theory and practice can be used to makepositive social and environmental change.

SoS is a five day camping conference for anyone interested in creatinga more ecologically and socially sustainable world. It is completelyorganized by volunteers from a range of diverse backgrounds.

The conference began in Canberra in 1991 under the name Students,

Science and Sustainability. Since then, thousands of students,

community members, Indigenous activists, academics, andenvironmental educators of all stripes and from all over Australia haveparticipated. The five day event comprises a range of educational,practical and participatory forums, workshops, excursions,entertainment and lots of time drinking chai with new friends.

The vision is to provide a conference that will bring together diversegroups of people to share inspiring and thought-provoking experiences,

which encourage positive discussion and action to create social andenvironmental change in our local communities, and across Australia.SoS provides a chance to build skills, analyses and networks that willhelp us in our struggle for better communities and societies.

2013 is a particularly special year for the SoS conference It is only

the second time that the conference will be held in Tasmania! Theconference is being organized by an amazing group of people from

Hobart and Launceston.


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Table of Contents

Welcome to Country ...................................................................................................... 2!

What is ASEN? .............................................................................................................. 7!

Safer Spaces .................................................................................................................. 8!

Caucuses ..................................................................................................................... 10!

Grievance Collective .................................................................................................. 11!

Volunteering ............................................................................................................... 11!

Child-care ................................................................................................................... 12!

Staying Safe at SoS ..................................................................................................... 12!

Safety Tent .................................................................................................................. 12!

Expected Behaviour ..................................................................................................... 14!

Open Spaces ............................................................................................................... 15!

Showers ...................................................................................................................... 15!

Coffee! Coffee! Coffee! .............................................................................................. 16!

Thursday .................................................................................................................... 17!

Friday ........................................................................................................................... 18!

Saturday ........................................................................................................................ 26!

Sunday .......................................................................................................................... 35!

Monday ......................................................................................................................... 47!

Tuesday ........................................................................................................................ 58!

Wednesday ................................................................................................................... 67!

Presenter Biographies A - Z ....................................................................................... 68!


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What is ASEN?The Australian Student Environment Network is the national networkof students active on environmental justice issues around theircampuses and in their communities. A collective of collectives, it ismade up of all the state environment networks, which are in turn madeup of on-campus environment groups. ASEN as a group is committedto decision making through participation and consensus. We aim to benon- hierarchical, that is, every member is valued equally and has anequal say in the direction of the network.

ASEN links people (like you!) together so that we can share skills,knowledge, and experiences of the struggle for a better world. Whenwe work together as ASEN, we join a movement that is bigger than ageneration; that has its roots in resistance to the earliest acts ofcolonization and ecological destruction, and is constituted by all thoseacross the planet who seek environmental justice.

ASEN is a way to combine the power of a diverse range of individuals;

people who think that Aboriginal peoples sovereignty was neverceded and should be recognized, that climate change is a problemcaused by inequitable distribution of resources and power, that foodcoops create important spaces in which to satisfy our needs withoutcapitalism and build support for the global food justice movement, thatdeforestation is not cool, and that nuclear is not the solution to climatechange.

Become a member of ASEN

By becoming a member of the Australian Student Environment

Network, you get to join the network of university collectives

fighting for environmental justice around the country. From within

the network you can stay in touch with like minded students and

share ideas and skills with them. Your membership fees will go a

long way to support our activities - like the Mining the Truth Road


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Trips, the Lock the Campus Campaign and our Training Camp in

January each year. Membership costs $10 for a year.

To become a member, simply go to the front registration desk and

ask them how to sign you up.

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Safer Spaces

Over the next 5 days here at Students of Sustainability we will be

learning, teaching, planning, eating, sleeping, laughing and maybe

crying with one another; here on leterrermairrener country at the

Newnham Campus of the University of Tasmania in Launceston.

During the conference we want to create a space that is inviting,

engaging and supportive, where all people can feel comfortable

behaving genuinely and not feel threatened or worried by who they are.

We acknowledge the struggles that many people face simply to try to

find a space where they feel comfortable; given the prevalence of

racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, elitism and

classism that exists under our current oppressive economic system.

In a safer space we are working towards creating environments that are

liberating and nurturing for everyone within them. If we are seriousabout dismantling these systems in the wider community, and the


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also put proposals, comments and criticisms to Students of

Sustainability at any time, and can report back to the AGM. Anyone

can call a caucus. There will be a space set aside, as well as an

announcement board at the rego desk to let everyone know what timeand where.

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Grievance Collective

A grievance collective will be running during SoS, and will be

identifiable by a strip of brightly coloured fabric on their clothing. We

will be introducing ourselves at the start of the conference and will be

available at any time to discuss any issues that have arisen either

during the conference or in our day to day lives. We hope that we can

all share the conference space peacefully, but if a conflict does arise

you can see a member of the grievance team, who will work with you

to resolve the issue or provide an open ear to listen to the problem and

strive to resolve it. The collective will have a procedure for managing

issues and, if it is required, a formal system will also be available to

dealing with issues that cannot be easily solved.

Volunteering

Volunteering is an integral part of any good community and thats

exactly what were creating here for five days.!SOS is entirelyvolunteer run and, as is SOS tradition, everyone is asked to sign up for

volunteer shifts at registration. We dont have an army of full time


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volunteers strutting around with lanyards youre it! This inclusive

model creates a lovely vibe you could be serving soup with

someone one day and attending their workshop the next!!So we askyou to contribute to in some capacity by putting your hand up for twoshifts of approximately two hours long during the conference.

Your help is also needed in the kitchen for preparing food and or cleanup after meals, caring for elders, transporting people, being safe in theSafety Tent, playing games with small children in childcare, andlooking after our patch through general cleaning. Therell be a roster

at rego, so please go and put your name down in 2 empty spaces.Thanks!

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Child-care

In order to make SoS accessible to everyone, childcare is available forconference participants and will be based in a tent adjacent to the mainmarquee. Please help us avoid losing little people by registering yourchild's details at the rego desk! Information about childcare (includingtimes it will be offered) will be available at the rego desk.!

Staying Safe at SoSWere all here to have a good time, and part if that is being safe:

Safety Tent

The Safety Tent will be manned through the night (9pm and 7am) and is your go-to

point for any concerns - including first aid, any grievance issues and feeling cold! Thetent is next to the main marquee.


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FOR ALL EMERGENCIES:

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1: Call UTAS Security (24hrs a day): 6324 3336

(if no answer, dial 000 and state service required)

The emergency, (e.g. Fire, Medical emergency, Assault) The location of the emergency (UTAS campus Newham Drive) Your name and number

2: Tell SOS Organisers (and SOS First aid ifrelevant)

SOS Organisers- Duty Phone: 0417 116 931

SOS First Aid (24 hrs aday)

(in emergency follow stepsabove first)

Dan: 0425 057 557

Nicola: 0407 347 662 (if Dan doesnt

answer).

* First aid kits are located at the kitchen,childcare (daytime), rego and the safety tent

(night time).


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THE EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT:

THE CARPARK IN FRONT OF LEPRENA/MARQUEE.

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Expected

BehaviourWe all want to have an awesome time at SoS so there are some housekeeping rules togo over to keep everyone happy. Participants are encouraged to use safe, positive andconstructive behaviour at all times. A norms session will be conducted at the start ofthe conference to clarify how everyone is to treat one another.

Everyone attending SoS is expected to follow any instruction given by members of the

organising collective, University security team, safety patrol and grievancecollective. Warnings will be given for minor misconduct and failure to comply withinstructions may result in expulsion from the conference.

As we will be camping near a residential area, night time noise needs to be kept to aminimum.

Childcare childcare will be available during SoS. Please register your child at therego desk regardless of whether you intend to use this service. Any child under 12 isrequired to have full time adult supervision.

Staying Safe

Walkways participants are required to use designated cross walks forpedestrian travel between all conference venues as detailed in the conferencehandbook.

Trees!!no!one!is!to!climb!trees!outside!scheduled!activities!or!erect!any!structure!

within!a!tree.!Note:!Activity!no!covered!by!SoS!insurance,!participate!at!own!risk.


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Valuables attendees are advised to keep valuables with them at all times and not to

leave them unattended.

Animals - No animals are allowed on campus, please find alternative accommodationfor your pet if you bring them such as a boarding kennel/local friend.

Facilities all participants are expected to use toilet and shower facilities providedand keep them in a clean and tidy state that means no bushes!

Fires no fires are permitted other than those set up by the organising

collective. These fires will be continually supervised

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Open Spaces

The SoS program is filled with inspiring and informative workshops

BUT this isnt even a drop in the proverbial ocean of knowledge andcreativity held by SoS participants! Open Spaces are spots in the

program where you can share your ideas and skills with the rest of SoS.

A board with times for open spaces workshops will be available at the

rego desk to let people know about your workshop - write your name

and a brief explanation of your workshop up in the morning. Make sure

you check out the whiteboard for additional workshops. The rooms

dedicated to Open Spaces vary on rooms depending on the day, so theyare displayed in the timetable at the end of the program.

Showers

Showers will be available throughout the conference and are as

presented below:Friday: 9 11am & 7 8pm


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Saturday/ Sunday: 7 8.30am & 10 - 1pm

Monday: 8 10am & 7.30 9pm

Tuesday: 8 10am & 5 7pm

Please keep in mind that the Unigym has generously offered us the use

of these showers so make sure you respect their facilities.

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Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!Nick Wilson would like to introduce you to,

Crankers Coffee:

- Pop up honesty coffee.

- Direct trade coffee; vegan, single origin cacao; locally sourced milk

and tea- Proud Mary, Loving Earth, Pyengana Dairy, Art of Tea, KeepCup,BioCup, Sukin

Crankers will be at SOS to satisfy your deepest desires, opening earlyand closing late eery day (next to the main marquee).


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Thursday1pm onwards Conference Registration Opens!

So settle in and...

Pitch your tent, meet new folks, help setup, play some

tunes, throw around a frisbee, get your bearings, enjoy

its your conference. Dinner 6pm 7pm

7 8pm Volunteer Inductions (in the MainMarquee)!


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FridayYoga with Frazer 6.30 - 7.30am (Flex Space)

The best way to beat the chilly winter is to get up and do yoga. Get your breathingflowing deep, your mind more focussed and powerful, and your body feeling warm,flexible and strong all day.

This style of yoga is a unique blend of many styles, designed to be good for beginnersto intermediate, and if you are a yoga guru, let Frazer know, and he will include posesfor you too.

For morning yoga we will finish with a relaxation and thoughts to put us in an awesomemood for the day. Please all feel free to come in and join as soon as you wake up, or if

you miss the yoga, aim for 7:15 and join us for the tranquillity and awesomeness boostbefore breakfast.

Breakfast 7.30 8.30am

&Morning tour, harvesting of the suburbs and surroundswith Brett (Main Marquee)

Conference Introduction&

Successes day

Plenary onEnvironmentalsuccesses(Lecture Theatre 9)

9 - 11am


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This plenary will have a showcase of speakers discussing different environmentalsuccesses of today. Involving Lessons from the tree tops (Miranda Gibson), Quit coal(David Unwin), The OzGREEN story (Sue Lennox), Wins in the Kimberly (KaineJohnson), NAAS Valley dam & The Greater Otway National Park (Adrian Whitehead),

The Franklin (Alice Hungerford)

11 - 11.30am have aBreak andprepare for the beginning ofworkshops11.30 - 1pm Bridging difference with on-

ground action (A124)

The Landcare concept was hatched in country Victoria in 1986 when Australias firstLandcare group was formed. Its genesis was in improving sustainable land use onfarms, the movement grew to encompass coastal & urban landscapes. Across Australiatoday there are over 4,000 community care groups. Its a lot more than just planting

trees! Its changing management practices, improving farming systems for better foodproduction and soil condition, and building healthier landscapes in a changing climate.

It starts with an interest in improving a local place, a park or reserve, stretch ofcoastline, a farm or catchment. The Landcare ethic is about a sense of stewardship andmaking a difference from the ground up controlling weeds, planting trees, stabilisingtracks or improving farm practices. Through local on-ground action driven by

volunteers, theres regional, national and global change!

Presented by: Margie Jenkin (Landcare Tasmania)

11.30 - 1pm we did it! James pricepoint campaign & Winsin the Kimberley (FLEXSPACE)

The gas hub, proposed by Woodside, their JVPs, and the WA State Government, to be

built at James Price Point united voices of opposition across Australia. Come and see

what made this campaign so special, and how we collectively turned away Australia's


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largest ever proposed industrial development - one that would have produced morecarbon than Hong Kong.

Presented by: Kaine Johnson (Wilderness Society)

11.30 - 1pm intro to aycc (L141)

Heard about the Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) and curious to find outmore about what we do and how we do it? We are a nationwide movement of 1000s of

young people taking action on climate change. Being an incredibly important electionyear, this is the best time to get involved!

Presented by: Lauren Burke (AYCC)

11.30 - 1pm Permaculture - designing asustainable human presenceon the planet (A142)

The word Permaculture is derived from Permaculture Culture and is based on a design

system originally developed in Tasmania with the aim of promoting a sustainablehuman presence on the planet. Since the 1970's the Permaculture movement has grownto tens of thousands of designers and practitioners worldwide, engaged in projects asdiverse as greening the deserts of Jordan to creating edible urban streetscapes.

Presented by: Nick Towle

11.30 - 1pm Sandon Point Aboriginal

Tent Embassy (SPATE) (L131)

The Sandon Point Aboriginal Tent Embassy (SPATE) and many others in the Illawarra

Aboriginal community are fighting for the protection of Sandon Point on the NSWSouth Coast against development. Uncle Roy (Dootch) Kennedy will talk about thehistory of the campaign to save Sandon Point and give an update on the currentsituation there.

Presented by: Uncle Roy (Dootch) Kennedy.


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11.30 - 1pm Compassionate meditation(A120)

Think you have the compassion of Gandhi? Imagine how that would feel. Join us topractice cultivating your compassion and learn a method share it with others. We willbe practicing a variation of the traditional metta cultivation, with an activist focus.

Compassion for people in our lives, and also when outreaching, and also to empower uswhen facing parts of society who seem not to care.

Presented by: Frazer Kirkman

11.30 1pm Mary and Mohammad, film andskype conversation (L142)Tasmanias first detention centre opens and Mary, a staunchly Christian pensioner, isopposed. Mohammad, a 26 year old Muslim man from Afghanistan, discovers anunlikely friendship with Mary after her knitting club donates beanies to the asylumseekers. Marys prior beliefs are challenged as her relationship with Mohammad

deepens.

Presented by: Heather Kirkpatrick

Lunch 1 2pm

2 3.30pm directmaction (L141)

In this workshop we will explore peaceful direct action, defining its philosophy, somehistorical examples along with personal experience and the importance of acommitment to non-violence, and then break into action role-plays.

Action role plays will cover several action scenarios, requiring participants to take onhypothetical roles, such as arrestables (blockaders, lock-ons, sit ins etc.), police liaisons,

legal observers, key masters and volunteer coordinators/mediators.


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This should give participants a basic understanding of how some typical actionscenarios can take place, the roles involved, and some of the skills needed to take part

in effective actions.

Combined with,

Learn the basics of how to prepare for and carry out a variety of direct action tactics,including forest blockades, lock-ons and more. Have a chance to participate in role

plays and have a go at different types of lock-on, while gaining an understanding ofhow some typical action scenarios can take place, the roles involved, and some of the

skills needed to take part in effective actions.

If you've ever thought about participating in non-violent direct action or are just curiousto see what it involves - everyone is welcome in this fun, practical workshop.

Presented by: Sophia Dacy-Cole (Quit Coal) & Emma Capp (SWST)

2 3.30pm Deep Organsing, Blockadesand Alan Jones: What does ittake to keep communitiesCoal and Gas Free? (A120)

Melbourne's Quit Coal bring you the gripping tale of how small towns across Australiaare taking matters into their own hands (and out of the slippery hands of industry andgovernment) by declaring themselves Coal and Gas Free. This workshop looks at thefossil-fuel filled future faced by regional Australia and the extraordinary ways that

communities, together with support from city activists and national orgs like Lock theGate, are forcing big CSG and Coal companies to back off lets just say that if this

powerful new social movement graduated from high-school, it would be voted Mostlikely to get your grandmother arrested. Warning: this workshop may contain role play

and/or home movies.

Presented by: David Unwin (Quit Coal)

2 3.30pm Living in Between (L142)

Students Against Racism will present the Living in Between workshop. It is deliveredby students learning English from the Young Adult Migrant Education Program.The students came to Australia as refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from a

diversity of countries. They have created a workshop where they share their personalstories and explore the issues around why people leave their homelands as refugees,


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what it is like to settle and how racism impacts young people. This is an interactiveworkshop where we do activities together and have a chance to talk one to one.The workshop at SoS will focus on building an understanding of the refugee experienceand what our communities can do to help.Presented by: Gita subba, Purni Maya Bista, Heetham Hekmat, Munaseb Gerezgher,Mimi, Shiva Dabadi, Mingxia Zhang ( Shuang Shuang), Saif Hekmat, Law Eh & Gini

Ennals.

2 3.30pm Introduction tononviolent

Communication (A124)

Nonviolent Communication, the work of Marshall Rosenberg allows us to transformenemy images, really hear the needs behind behaviour and connect with others in a waythat allows us to be really heard and to hear others. This process of empathic connectioncan transform the most challenging conflicts into deeper connection, understanding and

allow creative strategies for problem solving far beyond traditional methods ofdialogue.

Presented by: Sarah McCure

2 3.30pm Workshop on Murry DarlingRiver short film (L131)

Short film on the Murray Darling River and discussion with Uncle Marbuck onspiritual, cultural and land use responsibility.

Presented by: Uncle Marbuck

2 2.30pm Culture Jamming withKatso (Flex Space)

Learn about the ANZ and Coca-Cola Out Of Order campaigns: What worked well andwhat didnt. Workshop new and creative ideas for engaging the unengaged and go on aculture jamming spree through Launceston!

Presented by: Katso (Out of Order)

2 3.30pm OPEN SPACE (A142)


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Open Spaces are place for people that do not have a official spot in the program, tocome along and share their own insights and knowledge.

Presented by: Anyone and everyone

3.30 - 4.45pm Welcome to CountryWe will light the sacred fire and watch a traditional dance performed by Sinsa andHarley.

4.45 - 5pm Break

5 - 6pm Getting to know yousession (Flex Space)

Some time set aside at the start of the conference for us all to connect and meet eachother:)

Afterwards well enjoy new company atDinner

6 - 7pm7 - 8pm Corroboree (Main Marquee)

Students Against Racism will present Living in Between. Young people who came toAustralia as refugees, asylum seekers and migrants will share their stories. They have

come from a diversity of countries including Iraq, Afghanistan, Burma, Bhutan, Sudanand Ethiopia. The stories are told in a dramatic way in poetic language which allows the

audience a glimpse into the speakers lives. Presenters will also share some of the

important possessions they brought with them and explain a little about theirbackgrounds and cultures. The presentation will run for about 40 minutes.

Also.

There will be music performed by: Denni Proctor, Uncle bob Wilson, RayChad & Luka Lesson.

Friday night films (Lecture


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Theatre 9)7:00 - 7:45: DemocracyA documentary that debunks the myth of large-scale dams as clean energy and asolution to climate change. It records the priceless cultural and natural heritage the

world would lose in the Amazon and Mesopotamia if two planned large-scale dams arebuilt, Belo Monte dam in Brazil, and Ilisu dam in Turkey. Damocracy is a story ofresistance by the thousands of people who will be displaced, and a call to world tosupport their struggle.

7:45 - 9:15: Growing change + discussionThis film is a journey to understand why current food systems leave hundreds of

millions of people in hunger and how the world will feed itself in the future in the faceof major environmental challenges. After hearing about efforts in Venezuela to developmore equitable and sustainable food and agriculture systems, the filmmaker heads thereto see if it's working and find out what we might learnt from this giant experiment.

9:15- 10: 45: If A Tree Falls.A rare behind the curtain look at the Earth Liberation Front, the radical environmental

group that the FBI calls America's "number one domestic terrorist threat." The filminterweaves a chronicle of Daniel McGowan on house arrest as he faces life in prison,

with a dramatic recounting of the events that led to his involvement with the group.And along the way it asks the hard questions about environmentalism, activism, and theway we define terrorism.


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SaturdayYoga with Frazer 6.30 - 7.30am (Flex Space)

Breakfast 7.30 8.30amChallengesDay

9 10:30am Plenary: challenges (Lecture

Theatre 9)

This plenary will have a showcase of speakers discussing different environmentalchallenges we face today. Talks and Speakers included; Save the Tarkine ScottJordan; Mining the Truth Mark Ogge; Aboriginal Sovereignty DarrenBloomfield; and The Long March Peter Boyer.

10:30 - 11am have aBreakandprepare for the beginning ofworkshops

11 12:30pm The Simpler Way: Acritique, vision andstrategy for radicalenvironmentalists?(A142)

In order to solve the big global problems humanity is facing - global poverty and

injustice, environmental catastrophe, war/conflict, social breakdown, we need to adopt'the simpler way.' This is a radical vision for society which includes simpler lifestyles,


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small highly self-sufficient economies, more cooperative ways, a new economy, anddifferent values to those that currently dominate thought and action. SOS should adopt

the simper way. Bold claim? Come and listen to the argument and lets debate.

Presented by: Jonathan Rutherford

11 12:30pm The plastic pollutionproblem (A120)

Plastics and beverage containers are one of the most pervasive pollution issues affectingwildlife in our oceans. Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) have increased recyclingrates for beverage packaging to between 80-90% around the world, compared to

Tasmania's current rate around 14%.

Presented by: Senator Peter Whish-Wilson (Greens)

11 12:30pm Intro to the NuclearIndustry in Australia(L142)

Like many other destructive industries, the nuclear industry tries to stay out of sight andout of mind. This country actually has a long radioactive history, and is scattered withmine sites, deposits, test bomb sites, export ports and places where radioactive waste issitting around looking for a solution. The nuclear industry is particularly known for

dividing Indigenous communities and imposing it's special brand of "radioactiveracism".

Presented by: Gem Romuld

11 12:30pm The End ofAgriculture (L141)

The globalised industrial food system is collapsing. Agriculture harms the land, and isnot sustainable. Food is no longer a web of relationships in a natural community, but

products that exist to make profit. Lifestyle actions like going vegetarian, buyingorganic and shopping local dont challenge the paradigm of industrial expansion, socant create the necessary change. We need to radically transform our relationship with

food, and the land that provides for us. Well discuss agriculture, nutrition, food ethics,


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food sovereignty, and building a food culture that nourishes and sustains our bodies andthe land rather than the global economy.

Presented by: Kim Hill (Deep Green Resistance)

11 12:30pm Land and Justice:Indigenous struggles

around the world(L131)

Logging, mining and dams are threatening the environment, culture and communities

around the world... and people are fighting back. From Australia to Sarawak to WestPapua... hear about the struggles being fought by Indigenous communities around theworld to protect their homelands from industrial scale destruction.

Presented by: Uncle Chappy, Uncle Kevin, Jenny Weber and more. Plus well behaving a live skype to campaigners in Sarawak and others around the world.

11 12:30pm The Ethics of What we

Eat (FLEX SPACE)

This workshop focuses on animals caught in the cycle of modern food production.

Animals farmed using industrialized farming practices suffer from cruelty anddeprivation with almost no protection from cruelty and society has little or no

knowledge of what is happening and what their money is supporting. Out of sight outof mind is the catch cry of the intensive farming industry. Knowing where your foodcomes from and how it was produced is vitally important if you believe in protectinganimals from terrible suffering. Factory farming depends on that age old notion of

nostalgic images like pigs rolling in green pastures. The reality could not be furtherfrom this. Modern day farming is the greatest cruelty issue involving animals today due

to the human desire for meat, eggs and dairy being bigger than ever before. The figuresare alarming to say the least. This eye opening presentation will take you deep into theworld of intensively farmed animals as Emma shares her experiences from undercoverinvestigations into not only the farming of pigs, chickens and turkeys but also dogs.

You will be surprised to hear the facts about how eating meat and dairy impacts theanimals and the planet.

Presented by: Emma Haswell (Brightside Farm Sanctuary)


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11 12:30pm rap and performancepoetry (A124)

A workshop for all skill levels which takes participants through the process from ideasto writing and into performance. With tools learnt from 6 years of workshop facilitationthroughout the world, this workshop is about creating a safe space to create spokenword poetry that is empowering and can make positive change in this world.

Presented by: Luka Lesson

12:30 1:45pm Lunch &PostSOS Forest Trip Meeting

1:45 2:45pm The Lake Cowal BirdDance (L131))

Join Winata and friends to Learn and perform The Lake Cowal bird dance. Inspired bythe fight to Save Lake Cowal the Lake Cowal Bird Dance has been choreographed by

Uncle Winiata and is performed to Kev Carmodies song They Shalt Not Steal. Onceperformed in Tasmania the Dance has only Northern Territory to go and it has been

right around Australia.

Presented by: Winiata

1:45 2:45pm Protect Keppel BayCampaign (L141)

Port development threatens the Fitzroy River Delta, Keppel Bay and the southern GreatBarrier Reef. Details of proposed ports and strategic plans. Issues surrounding State andFederal Government legistation and planning and the impact of the World HeritageCommittee recommendations.

Presented by: Ginny Gerlach


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1:45 2:45pm Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes(A120)

Try being treated as an Aboriginal in Australia. See the other side so you can vote andfind out why, how and the now of Aboriginal polices and the impact. We will laugh andmaybe cry a little but you will be educated in a way you wont forget.

Presented by: Mitch

1:45 2:45pm banning the Bomb! (A142)

Landmines, cluster munitions, chemical and biological weapons are banned worldwide,but nuclear weapons are not. They are the most destructive weapons in existence and

are opposed by most governments worldwide. There are about 20,000 of them, enoughto destroy the planet many times over, and yet they havent been outlawed.

Presented by: Gem Romuld

1:45 2:45pm The fight for the forests -An overview of AustralianFORREST CAMPAIGNS (A124)

This workshop gives an overview of forest campaigns around Australia. Hear fromcampaigners from around Australia about the issues facing the forests and wildlife. Findout about the inspirational efforts to protect them and how you can get involved.

Presented by: Presented by Scott Jordan (Tarkine), Jenny Weber (Tas), Scott Mackensie(NSW), Tim (Vic) and WA campaigners via Skype

1:45 4pm Facing our ClimateReality, climate change

and sea level rise (FLEX

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Whether we recognise it or not Climate Change will be the defining challenge of the21st century, with abrupt changes that are already exacerbating social injustices and

threatening the ecosystems on which the survival of humans and so many other speciesdepend. We're at a critical threshold where the actions of a single generation (ourgeneration) will determine the fate of all generations to come. Climate Reality Project

presenters, will review existing climate science as well as sharing their approaches fortackling climate denialism while achieving greater public engagement.

Presented by: Nick Towle, Sandy Murray and John Hunter

1:45 2:45pm We can change the world,cant we? (L142)

July 1st marks 30 years since the High Court of Australia stopped the Franklin Dam and

saved Tasmania's South-West Wilderness. Veteran activist and author AliceHungerford has produced a book that traces the experiences of 67 Franklin River

activists, during their time protesting in the wilds of Tasmania in 1982-3. This is aparticipatory workshop celebrating our victories, looking with participants at whatworks in Non-Violent Direct Action, and what doesn't, as well as discussing how wecan best stand strong, and look after ourselves and each other.

Presented by: Alice Hungerford

Break 2.45 3pm

3 4pm Eating Up the World - thelinks between diet,environment and climate

change (A142)

This workshop explores the extensive environmental and climactic consequences ofanimal agriculture. Personal dietary and lifestyle changes can make a difference at the

grassroots level, whilst societal and government policy change is needed for a biggereffect.

Presented by: Karen Bevis (Vegetarian Tasmania)


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3 4pm Nanotechnology - newopportunities, new risks(L142)

Nanotechnology is being promoted as the basis of the next industrial revolution and willbe used to transform and construct a wide range of new materials, devices,

technological systems and even living organisms. However there is growing evidencethat nanomaterials present serious new risks to human and environmental health. Thisworkshop will provide an opportunity for people to learn about some of these concernsand find out ways in which they can get engaged in Friends of the Earths

nanotechnology campaign.

Presented by: Louise Sales (FOE)

3 4pm Uncovering the truthabout Tasmania's forests(L141)

Is there really peace in the forests in Tasmania? Find out what's really going on... theforests are still falling and forest activists are still taking a stand. This workshop

will explore the impact of the Tasmanian Forest Agreement, both locally and for thebroader environment movement. We'll also take a look at current developments, targetsand companies involved in the destruction. Tasmania's forests need you... so comealong and find out where to for now in the fight to defend them.

Presented by: Jenny Weber and Miranda Gibson

3 4pm Lake Cowal-Desecration

of an ancient sacred lake(L131)

Land owner Neville Chappy Williams and friends will present a session on the struggle

to protect a sacred lake and waters from desecration by a foreign owned goldminingcompany, Barrick Gold from Toronto Canada. They will examine the processes

involved in delaying the cyanide-leaching goldmine for five years; the impact of themine that is now in operation; and further strategies.

Presented by: Uncle Neville Chappy Williams


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3 4pm Whats on the horizon -fossil-fuels meta-campaign

(A120)

Climate Change is the biggest single threat to nature and fossil fuels is the primaryproblem. In Australia we dig up vast quantities of the worst fossil fuels.

Presented by : Tammy-Jo Sutton (TWS SA, SASEAN, FEAG)

3 4pm Our Oceans are Dying(A124)

Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and takeaction when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. Bysafeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, SeaShepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations. This workshop will

include an overview of the current state of our oceans, why the oceans are vital to lifeon earth, a background into Sea Shepherd, our current projects and how you can get

involved.

Presented by: Alana West (Sea Shepherd)

Break 4 - 4.30pm4.30 6pm Reflections Session (Flex

Space)Day 2 will be a big day. The world at present is facing numerous environmental andsocial justice challenges and the scope and depth of these challenges can often prove

overwhelming. This session will act as a time for us to come together at the end of day2, Challenges day, and to acknowledge the feelings that naturally come with facing ourglobal situation, and to hopefully take us from despair to empowerment.


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Dinner 6 7

7.30 - 11pm Tropical Apocalypse:Forest Fundraiser (Mainmarquee)

All proceeds go to grassroots forest defence groups in Tasmania - Still Wild StillThreatened, Huon Valley Environment Centre and

Groundswell. Tasmania's ancient

forests remain under threat fromindustrial scale logging. The recent"forest peace deal" has only lockedin ongoing forest destruction.Meanwhile Environmental Non-Government Organisations are setto endorse companies such as TaAnn who continue to drive thisdestruction. It's now more crucial

than ever for grassroots forestgroups speak up for the foreststhrough direct action, blockading,markets pressure and communitycampaigns.Please bring a donationto support the campaign.

Music by: Lawsons Heart, Lost

Boys, Tramp, and Heaps Tuff. Plus

forest slideshow, films, raffle and

bar.

Dress theme: tropical apocalypse.

Entry by note donation

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7:00- 7:30: Inside Malaysia's shadow stateThis investigation provides undercover footage of the corruption and illegality at theheart of governance in Sarawak, Malaysias largest state, on the island of Borneo. Forover thirty years, Sarawak has been governed by Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud.

Under his tenure, Sarawak has experienced some of the most intense rates of loggingseen anywhere in the world.

7:30- 8:30: Cultures of ResistanceUsing examples from countries right across the globe, this film explores how art andcreativity can be ammunition in the battle for peace, environmental sustainability and

justice.

8:30- 9:00: Short films - Kimberley

9:00- 10:30: GMO OMGThis film explores the systematic corporate takeover and potential loss of humanitysmost precious and ancient inheritance: seeds. Director Jeremy Seifert investigates howloss of seed diversity and corresponding laboratory assisted genetic alteration of foodaffects his young children, the health of our planet, and freedom of choice everywhere.

Has the global food system been irrevocably hijacked? Or can we take back our food,heal the planet, and live sustainably? The choice is ours, but we have to start now!

10:30- 11:00: Short films - Sea Shepherd

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SundayYoga with Frazer 6.30 - 7.30am (Flex Space)

Breakfast 7.30 8.30am

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with Brett (Main Marquee)

Asset Mapping andPitch Day9 10:30am Interactive Plenary (Flex

Space)

This plenary will depart from the normal speaker listener format and instead be

interactive. The focus on the day is building a network of assets from attendees andmatching those assets to exciting campaigns that will follow SoS.

From 10:30 - 11am well have aBreakandprepare for the beginning of workshops

11 12:30pm Treaty andReconciliation (L131)

Workshop exploring Treaty and Reconciliation with Uncle Marbuck including theTreaty of Waitangi, American Declaration Treaty and The South Pacific Treaty

Presented by: Uncle Marbuck

11 12:30pm Climate policy masterclass findingopportunity in thefailure of carbon

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Climate policy in Australia is in crisis. First we were told it was "the greatest moralissue of our time", then the CPRS was abandoned, then no carbon tax, but the Carbon

Pricing Mechanism instead. Now that's linked to A European carbon price hoveringaround $5/tonne, and Tony Abbott's sworn to get rid of it anyway. In the meantime,State Governments, Commonwealth bureaucrats, the Productivity Commission and

other forces of darkness are using the soon-to-be-history CPM as an excuse to abandonall their targets and measures, as well as abolishing the Department of Climate Change.How did we get here? How long will it take to recover? Do we have that long? Mostimportantly, where do we go next?

Presented by: Phil Harrington

11 12:30pm Bigger journeys to

"Mine the Truth" (L142)

From humble beginnings, the mining the truth tour went from 15 or so students to 60people over 3 states the following year. From those tours we've developed an amazing

documentary which raises the social and environmental struggles taking place betweenregional communities and the fossil fuel industry.

Presented by: Jason Ray (ASEN)

11 12:30pm Exploring Eco-socialism (L141)

The rapid melting of the Arctic sea-ice is one of the most alarming examples of thelooming climate change catastrophe. But where most see disaster, some of the world's

richest corporations see a business opportunity.

Presented by: Chris Peterson (Green Left Weekly)

11 12:30pm Community Outreachskills (A142)

It can be really tough sometimes to convince our friends and family about an important

issue, let alone other members in our community. Using effective communication toengage people on an issue and then motivate them to action is an essential skill whenworking within the environmental and social justice movement.


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Presented by: Lauren Burke

11 12:30pm Keeping the (nuclear)muck out of Muckaty!(A124)

The Muckaty mob have been fighting a radioactive waste dump on their land, north ofTennant Creek in the NT, for 7 years. The Federal Govt is trying to force it on them butthey're standing strong and challenging the Federal Govt and the Northern LandCouncil in court! This story puts Australia to shame, but it's not too late to dump the

dump and keep the muck out of Muckaty!

Presented by: Gem Romuld and Mitch

11 12:30pm Risk and Imagine (FlexSpace)

Are today's most common forms of activism a proportionate response to ecologicalthreats like climate change? Are we creating climate justice or simply begging leaders

to act? Create your own risk analysis and explore new ideas in this workshop facilitatedby Jonathan Moylan - known for the ANZ/Whitehaven Coal hoax in January.

Presented by: Jonathan Moylan

12:30 2pm Long lunch &

market stalls (Main Marquee)Stalls such as:

2 3pm EnvironmentalDiscourses: Informingour campaign framing(L131)


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Movements with environmentalism, whether intended or not, are framed according to

values, theories change and foregrounded messages. As seen through a recent history ofenvironment discourses, from survivalism to economic rationalism, and from deepecology to environmental justice, how groups frame their movement is integral to

which allies are given space for inclusion, and who is omitted. Are the messagesstrategic or convoluted? Have they shifted through time? And to what success? Whichaspects do we agree with, and which would we endeavour to overcome in our activism?

Presented by: Amelie Vanderstock

2 3pm From Here to Anarchy

(A120)

If you are an anarchist engaged in social change, or are just interested in knowing moreabout anarchist/autonomist politics, come along and explore some different theoriesabout how things work, how change occurs, and how things could work in the future!

Presented by: Matt (Out Cry Anarchist Distro)

2 3pm The NIMBY Factor (L142)

Community campaigning starts by one member of the community saying "Not in MyBack Yard" and this is as it should be! Why is this concept so belittled and what are the

critical NIMBY elements to a campaign?

Presented by: Ginny Gerlach

2 3pm The People's Food Plan - acommon-sense approachto a fair, sustainable &resilient food system(L141)

Learn about the People's Food Plan and help us to create equitable, sustainable and

resilient food systems for all Australians. In late 2012 over 600 people Australia widetook part in public forums to envision a common-sense, fair, resilient and achievable


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People's Food Plan for Australia. This process began because we could see that theFederal Government's proposed National Food Plan would marginalize the thousands of

Australians who together aspire for a fair food system. Now is the opportunity for all ofus to participate in developing a fairer food plan for Australia with the final version ofthe PFP organised to be launched during August Fair Food week 19-25 August 2013.

This workshop will introduce the People's Food Plan and provide a safe open-space tomap-out and plan for the PFP launch during Fair Food Week and its futureimplementation. So JOIN our conversation to help build our food future.

Presented by: Sandra Murray

2 3pm Saving the Planet

Fed Election 2013 (A142)

How do get the real solutions to climate change on the political agenda? Whatopportunities does the Federal election provide. Can we create political leverage on

climate change. A discussion including the role of the Save the Planet campaignwww.voteplanet.net

Presented by: Adrian Whitehead (Save the Planet)

2 3pm Negotiating ASEN'sinternal expectations(A124)

This workshop is for people who are interested in improving the way ASEN organisesand makes decisions, for past, present and future "office-bearers". We will be

discussing what we think ASEN should provide and what it does. What we wantorganisers to achieve and what we expect them to do. It's going to be about how we

clarify roles and expectations so that we can go and do them happily and successfully.It's going to be a pretty frank look at the strengths and weakness of how we operatefrom year to year and more broadly, the strengths and pitfalls of non-hierarchicalorganising. You'll get most out of this workshop if you have acted or considered acting

in an organising capacity within non-hierarchical organisations.

Presented by: Jason Ray & Basil Bryne (ASEN)

2 4:15pm Peak Everything andSystems thinking forSustainability (Flex Space)


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By now most Australians have a rudimentary (though often distorted) understanding of

climate change, peaking of world oil supplies and the global financial situation.... andthe ramifications that each of these three momentous global pressures have on society.

One reason our governments and society are failing to effectively address thesechallenges stems from an inability to appreciate the dynamic interactions between them.This presentation will introduce a systems thinking approach to enhance yourunderstanding of these challenges and help you to become more effective agents for

change.

Presented by: Vishnu Prahalad and Nick Towle

3:15 4:15pm Kokatha Mula: Protectionof Land, Flora and Fauna(L131)

Kokatha Mula women Aunty Sue and Grandchildren from Ceduna, SA talk on

protection of land, flora and fauna. Our country and coast on the fringe of the Nullarboris threatened by mining and mismanagement. We still look after our water rock holes as

we always have, but now have to deal with weeds, feral animals and people who onlywant to make money from country.

Presented by: Aunty Su Haseldine & grandchildren

3:15 4:15pm Acts and you (A120)

ACTS aims to inspire, promote and support change towards best practice sustainability

within the operations, curriculum and research of the Australasian tertiary educationsector. We do this by providing resources, knowledge, developmental and networking

opportunities for members and by critically challenging and supporting collaborationwith stakeholders to lead sustainability innovation in the sector.

Presented by: Corey Peterson


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3:15 4:15pm Deep Green Resistance:strategy to save theplanet (L142)

The modern environmental movement has existed for over 50 years, yet the biosphere

continues to decline. Industrial civilization is not sustainable, and threatens to destroyeverything on the planet. Deep Green Resistance is a strategy to stop the destruction,using tactics that are decisive, rather than symbolic. The movement is inspired by a loveof Earth and life, and aims to defend the planet that is our home.

Presented by: Kim Hill (DGR)

3:15 4:15pm Thinking outside thebox of non-violence?(L141)

Non-violence vs violence. who do you think will win? An assumed politics of non-

violence has gradually become hegemonic within activist organising within Australia.The dangers of this are that it limits the imagined politics of resistance, and moreoverthat it creates fractures within the political left. The aim of this workshop is for people

to have an opportunity to discuss together, to expand upon some of the philosophicaland political debates behind violence or non-violence so as to increase understanding,solidarity and collaboration within the political left.

Presented by: Sarah Harmer

3:15 4:15pm Using electorate

offices effectively(A142)

Petitions, letters, and cards sent, or even hand delivered, to the offices of MPs and

Senators can be great for making us feel active, but not always great for getting thepolitician's attention. This workshop offers some advice for effectively gaining apolitician's attention, from someone who sees how campaign material is received insidean electorate office. Does protesting at the bottom of a office building, when the MP's

office is on the third floor, really do anything? No. Do protest Christmas cards gofurther than office admin? No. But are there any effective ways to get messages past the

reception desk? Yes. Come along to find out what they are.


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Presented by: Anonymous

3:15 4:15pm Theories of changeworkshop (A124)

This workshop is critical for anybody trying to create a better world. We will belooking at what we think is wrong, how we think the world could be different and thenlooking at ways to get to that point from where we are now.

Presented by: Clo Schofield

Break 4:15 4:30pm

4:30 6pm the blue tiers

Gloria andrews aboriginal elder and co-ordinator of friends of the blue tier.

Presented by: Gloria Andrews

4:30 6pm Climate Connections(A120)

This workshop will feature speakers from a variety of campaigns, including fossil fuels,CSG, climate justice, forests, nuclear and bio-energy. Looking at the common threadsthat unite our campaigns in the battle against climate change, this workshop will look atways to strengthen the alliances across campaigns and how we can work together to

combat climate change.

Presented by: campaigners from around Australia

4:30 6pm Goals and strategiesfor activists (L141)

What are your goals as an activist, or as an activist group? What are the goals of the

movement as a whole? What values do these goals stem from? What are some

strategies to achieve these goals? Identifying goals, and forming strategies, can helpcampaigns to be more effective, and use a wider range of tactics.


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4:30 6pm Divestment Campaignsin Australia: Lock theCampus and Go FossilFree (A142)

Want to fight back against rampant fossil fuel expansion in Australia? Interested in thegrowing divestment movement? ASEN's Lock the Campus campaign started early

2013, and has been working to expose the shadowy links between AustralianUniversities and the fossil fuel industry. It calls for an end to any direct investment in,

research partnerships with or on campus infrastructure related to the industry.In second semester Lock the Campus is taking a sharper focus. ASEN, 350.org and

Doctors for the Environment are collaborating to start a nationwide campaigndemanding our universities divest from the fossil fuel industry. This workshop will go

over the basics of divestment and help brainstorm ideas for us to attack the coal and gasindustries right on our own campuses. Come along to find out more and get involved!

Presented by: David Boston (ASEN) & Charlie Wood (350.org)

4:30 6pm Creating Sustainablefutures through firstnation peoples'spirituality (L131)

It is in our belief that nothing was separate form anything else. As the physical

scientific world with our people actually connects all things back into the metaphysical

world where everything in nature is connected and has a purpose in life. It is due to thebreak down in spiritual matters that has led our people away from what is right andwrong actions that left a wide open gaping wound leeching our whole futures away

from us through so called progress and the sacred dollar dream of a land of milk andhoney and the golden fleece.

Presented by: Aunty Sue Rankin & Uncle Daryl Brown

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Open Spaces are place for people that do not have an official spot in the program, to

come along and share their own insights and knowledge.


4.30 6pm The story of SourceWholefoods Co-op &engaging thecommunity throughfood (L142)

Source is a beautiful organic food co-operative, community garden, sustainability andcommunity centre based on land owned by the university in Hobart. It was conceived 8years ago shortly after SOS 2005 at Monash. Come along to hear the story of how wemade it happen, and to have a chat and share ideas about co-ops and community

gardens in your town.

Presented by: Jenny Calder and Lissa Villneuve

Dinner 6 7

Evening Wildlife Spotting adventure 7 9pm(Meet: Main Marquee,)

Also..

Dumpster Diving

Note: Activity no covered by SoS insurance, participate at own risk.

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Theatre 9)7:00- 7:15: Maralinga PiecesThe people affected by the British atomic weapons tests at Emu Fields and Maralinga inthe 1950's and 60's remain haunted and deeply impacted. This short film shares thememories of those effected.

7: 15- 7: 50: short films - Tassie forests

7: 50- 8:10: Muckety Voices"Muckaty Voices" is a short film capturing community resistance to an Australiangovernment plan to dump radioactive waste at Muckaty Station, 120 kilometres north of

Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory.

8:10- 8:30: Until All Are FreeThis short film tells the story of eco - political prisoners, exploring why they have beentargeted and the international implications of their cases. The film addresses the role of

prisoner solidarity in today's environment movement.

8:30- 8: 45: Short films: Stories from the Sea

8:45- 10:15: Mining the TruthIn 2012, 60 young people travelled to mining communities around Australia. Theyheard from Traditional Owners, miners, doctors, farmers, parents and others who have

experience the impacts of coal and gas development. Mining The Truth documents theirstories.

10:15- 11:00: Papuan VoicesThe conflict between West Papua and Indonesia remains largely hidden from the world.Despite decades of hostility and violence, demands for justice have received limited

global attention. Papuan Voices aims to bring the everyday stories of West Papuans to awider audience. They are the stories behind the conflict: the struggles for education, the

environment, equality and dignity.


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MondayYoga with Frazer 6.30 - 7.30am (Flex Space)

Breakfast 7.30 8.30amJourney Day

9 10:30am Journey Plenary (Lecture

Theatre 9)

Speakers include Bob Brown, Ginny Gerlack, Emma Haswell, Senator Peter Wish-Wilson and Sue Lennox.

10:30 - 11am have a

Breakand prepare forthe beginning of workshops

11 12:30pm Be a climate leader(Flex Space)

This workshop will be delivered by experienced Climate Reality Project leaders andintroduce a range of skills for you to become an effective leader for action on climatechange. The skills covered will include the fundamentals of giving an engaging public

presentation, developing a strategic approach to climate campaigning in the face ofdenialism and working within your communities to build initiatives that actually reducegreenhouse gas emissions.

Presented by: Nick Towle & Sandy Murray


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11 12:30pm Problem Mapping andPrioritisation for

Action (L142)

By actually doing the work of dissecting problems and then prioritising for action thisworkshop delivers a basic understanding of problem mapping and action planning.

Students will systematically break down complex problems into their smallercomponents so that they can be more effectively tackled. This workshop has been

borrowed from the Green Steps Program and Minds at Work courtesy of Jason Clark.Green Steps is a not-for-profit Australian environmental consulting and training

provider and has been recognised with a number of prestigious awards, including thenational Banksia Environmental Award, Victorian Premier's Sustainability Award and

the United Nations Association Education Award.

Presented by: Emma Anglesey (Green Steps)

11 12:30pm Listening to the land(L141)

What does the land where you live need from you? Join a discussion of ways of

learning from, rather than about, nature. Learn to participate in the natural communityof plants, animals, soil and water. Understand the language of the birds. Shift to anEarth-centred worldview.


11 12:30pm A gentle yetprovocativeexploration ofculture (A142)

What is your culture? What does it mean to you? And how does your experience of

culture frame the way you see the world? How does it affect the way you participate inthe environmental movement? If you've ever thought I have no culture, I don't know

what my culture is or even I carry my culture with me in everything I do, thisworkshop is for you. We'll explore perceptions of our own cultures, delve into the

details of it and pave the way for a radical understanding of cultural marginalisation,power and privilege.


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Presented by: Jeanette De Foe

11 12:30pm Plenary Follow up Q&A(A124)

A chance to have a further in-depth chat about the morning plenary.

Facilitated by: Sue Lennox and others

11 12:30pm AboriginalSovereignty (L131)

PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE WHERE TO NOW.

Presented by: Darren Bloomfield and friends

11 12.30pm The Psychology ofSocial Change (A120)

Back by popular demand! This workshop draws heavily from the book of the samename by Nick Cooney. With wide ranging applications from personal reflection toglobal change making, a wealth of psychological conclusions are brought to the fore in

the hope of giving you the tools necessary to answer questions like should I use fear asa motivator?, Should I ask people to make big changes all at once, or smallincremental ones? And How can I best convince people about the importance ofenvironmental issues?.

Presented by: Ollie Lovell

12:30 1:45pm Lunch &

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1:45 2:45pm Conservation inNorth East Tasmania

an example of grass

roots natureconservation (L131)

The North East Bioregional Network has been a successful advocate for the

environment in North East Tasmania in the last decade. This workshop will detail themany different ways that groups and individuals can influence what happens in their

locality or region by giving practical examples of the methods we have used includingthe media, direct-action, petitions, threatened species surveys, legal challenges,changing Planning Schemes, submissions, producing reports, auditing forest operations,negotiation, networking and fundraising, conferences and forums, liaising with other

groups.

Presented by: Todd Dudley

1:45 2:45pm Core Values (A120)What? This session focuses on identifying values. Even though we are guided by them,we might not actually be consciously aware of what they are in detail.

Why? Values act as an internal compass. It is important to recognize the values that weare endorsing and giving power to run our lives because our goals and life purpose are

grounded in our values. Outcomes: Participants will: a. Understand that our actionsmust align with our values in order to find personal fulfilment b. Have received trainingon how to use their values as a motivational tool in their personal lives and as leaders

Presented by: Sophie Moore and Andrew Millhouse

1:45 2:45pm Dealing with climatecontrarians (L142)

I'll first explain what I mean by "climate contrarians" and how they compare with true"climate sceptics". I'll then show how climate contrarians may be categorised in anumber of ways, and indicate which kinds of contrarians are worth addressing and

which are best ignored. I'll indicate some general rules for dealing with climatecontrarians, and include examples throughout.

Presented by: John Hunter


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1:45 2:45pm Ecofeminism: SharedExperiences of Humans,

Non-human Animalsand the Environmentunder CapitalistPatriarchy (L141)

Ecofeminism means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Come along to

share, learn about and discuss the various understandings of ecofeminism and how itcan help us in our quest for a less anthropogenic and more equal and inclusive society.

Presented by: Alana West & Basil Byrne

1:45 2:45pm Why we all need GreenTeeth! How socialbusiness can benefitcharities (A142)

Social Business has the potential to change the shape of the market place on a globalscale. What's more it can do so while also rapidly accelerating the environmental

movement. Come along and see how one man's vision is doing just that. Green Teethwill change the way you approach dental hygiene, and consumer practices, for good and

for the better!

Presented by: Dane Murray

1:45 4pm Indigenous WaterRights & CulturalFlow (A124)

Screening of two new films on Indigenous water rights in the Murray-Darling, made incollaboration between the Wadi Wadi and Mutthi Mutthi nations and Friends of theEarth, followed by a discussion of cultural flow and how folks can support the struggle

for water rights.

Presented by: Bridget Chappell


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1:45 4pm Activism as RadicalReconnection (Flex

Space)

This workshop aims to create a space for activists to reconnect with themselves, witheach other, and with the earth. By experiencing and exploring our interconnectedness socially, environmentally, and spiritually we hope to reinvigorate people's passion formaking change in the world. This workshop is designed around principles of engaged

Buddhism, deep-ecology, and Joanna Macy's Work that Reconnects. This workshop isparticipatory and will involve open listening exercises, meditation and space for group

discussion.

Presented by: Beth Hill

Break 2.45 3pm

3 4pm Leadership Styles (A120)

Lasting environmental change and personal effectiveness cannot be achieved withoutleadership and teamwork. The better we understand how we, as individuals, work inteams, and how others in our team work, the more effective that team will be. -Thats

why this session gives you the tools and framework you need to become a better leader.-You will leave the session with a better understanding of: (a) what you need to remain

fully engaged and involved in groups (b) which skills, abilities and characteristics youbring to the group (c) what you need to do to become a better leader, tailored to yourown individual leadership style

Presented by: Sophie Moore & Andrew Millhouse (Insight Out Leadership)

3 4pm Transformation,Education, andPolitics ofUnsustainability (L142)

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unsustainable practices increase, whilst politics of unsustainability become moreentrenched, the need for transformative approaches to education are ever more

pertinent. Calls for transformation raise important questions. What are the goals oftransformation and which/whose standards determine such goals? How can normativeand integrative principles of sustainability act as a guiding framework for

transformation? This workshop explores these questions and considers howtransformative education might work more effectively for a sustainable future throughcritical reflection and thinking.

Presented by: Allen Hill

3 4pm The Lake Cowal Bird

Dance (L131)

Join Winata and friends to Learn and perform The Lake Cowal bird dance. Inspired by

the fight to Save Lake Cowal the Lake Cowal Bird Dance has been choreographed byUncle Winiata and is performed to Kev Carmodies song They Shalt Not Steal. Once

performed in Tasmania the Dance has only Northern Territory to go and it has beenright around Australia.

Presented by: Winiata

3 4pm growing a better foodfuture (L141)

The world produces enough food to feed everyone yet 1 in 8 people still go hungry.Why is this so? What can we do? What is the role of governments, corporations andcommunities in creating a fairer food system? This workshop will focus on yourinterests, knowledge and skills and help you bring about changes to create a world

where everyone has enough to eat.

Presented by: Clancy Moore (Oxfam)

3 6pm Strategic Questioning(A142)

Deep listening and heart felt questioning to innovate strategy for deep change. StrategicQuestioning is an inquiry-based organising method developed by American socialchange activist Fran Peavey to generate new information and ideas to support

individual, organisational, and societal transformation to a just and sustainable world.Sue Lennox brings 30 years of experience in the use of SQ.


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Presented by: Sue Lennox

Break 4 4:30pm

4:30 6pm Polyamory (A120)Polyamory is the philosophy and practice of loving more than one person at a time withhonesty and integrity. The emphasis is on intimacy and can include both emotional andsexual relationships. Whether you're just curious about what it's all about, or if you've

been poly for ages, come along to ask questions, share experiences and listen to other

people's stories in a safe(r) and structured environment.

Presented by: Jeanette

4:30 6pm Developing YourPersonal Narrative(L142)

Stories are how we connect. Come along to a workshop to learn how the best speakersin the world convey their own personal story and enthral audience and learn how to doit yourself.

Presented by: Rob Hortle (the Oaktree Foundation)

4:30 6pm Consensus DecisionMaking (L141)

How do you make good decisions as a group. How do you get everybody involved.How do you avoid many of the problems in mainstream decision making. Consensusdecision making offers an alternative decision making model design to get the

participation and buy in from all those involved. This workshop runs you though the

basics of consensus decision making including its pit falls and proposes a hybrid model.

Presented by: Adrian Whitehead (Save the Planet)

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Learn about the strategy behind markets campaigning, using the examples of Malaysiantimber company Ta Ann who have been the target of a campaign about Tasmanian andSarawak forest destruction. As well as campaigns targeting Nippon paper and a national

campaign to rule out trashing native forests for bio-energy. This workshop will beuseful for anyone interested in learning how to apply a market-based strategy to theircampaigns, or for those keen to get involved with these existing ones.

Presented by: Miranda Gibson (SWST), Jenny Weber (HVEC) and Tim (GECO)

4:30 6pm Brown Eyes, Blue eyes(L131)

Try being treated as an Aboriginal in Australia. See the otherside so you can vote andfind out why, how and the now of Aboriginal polices and the impact. We will laugh andmaybe cry a little but you will be educated in a way you wont forget.

Presented by: Mitch

4:30 6pm UnderstandingEconomics (Flex Space)

So much of our individual behaviour and societal norms are driven by this economicsystem. The root of many challenges we face can be traced here and must be addressedto create a positive future. This workshop focuses on unraveling the complexities of the

economic system and provides global examples of new economic thinking. Theoutcome of clarifying how we are each involved will enable us to make more informed

choices individually and in our work together.

Presented by: Bronwyn White

Dinner 6 - 7pm

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Bring your dinner and your stationary kit and join the party. Find out aboutenvironmentalists who are currently locked in prison for standing up for the planet. Join

us in putting pen to paper and send a message of support to those locked behind bars.Well also talk a bit about why these activists have been imprisoned, the internationalimplications of their cases and the role of prisoner solidarity in the environment

movement.

With Miranda Gibson - on her birthday !

7 8.30pm Bedroom Philosopher &Elfa (Main Marquee)

The Bedroom Philosopher is an awkward, sorry, award-winning folk-whiz whose last

album Songs From The 86 Tram, included the hipster Khe Sanh Northcote. Theinterstate superstar and share household name (Born in Burnie, raised in captivity) will

be previewing songs from a new album produced by SPOD. Described by Mess &

Noise as The Gen-Y commentator its okay to like, The Bedroom Philosopher is alife-changing, memorable experience and cause for major concern.

Supporting act "Elfa"

Elfa is a singer-songwriter from Tasmania who gained attention in 2012 when her debutalbum was the only Tasmanian album that featured for a month along with Sarah

Blasko, Claire Bowditch and Bertie Blackman on Edge Radios Chicks in MusicMonth. I love the lyric that involves the spiders in your hair what a beautifulalbum. (Leon Compton, ABC Tasmania Statewide Mornings 93.6, 2012).

A captivating combo of music and lyrical storytelling Elfas music and performancecaptures the essence of Joni Mitchell and John Martin while still remaining highly

original in its musical quality and timing. This July she'll begin her first national debuttour with a special concert at Hobarts MONA with Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes,

MOFO Curator), Shane Howard (Goanna) and FourPlay.

Elfas self-titled release is the best sounding Tasmanian album we have had the

pleasure of receiving at Edge Radio this year. Paul Greenes intimate production andElfas refined songwriting talent makes this release a real gem. (Tim Kling,Programming Manager Edge Radio 99.3fm, 2012).

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The best way to beat the chilly winter is to get up and do yoga. Get your breathingflowing deep, your mind more focussed and powerful, and your body feeling warm,flexible and strong all day. This style of yoga is a unique blend of many styles,designed to be good for beginners to intermediate, and if you are a yoga guru, let Frazer

know, and he will include poses for you too.

Monday night films: (LectureTheatre 9)

7:00-7:30: Lake Cowal: Sacred Heartland ofthe Wiradjuri Nation.This film tells the story of Lake Cowal, a precious wetland in New South Wales andsacredAboriginal place. And the fight against the destruction of the Lake by CanadiancompanyBarrick Gold's cyanide leach gold mine project.7:30- 8:00: Ta Ann- Forest DestroyersThis film documents Malaysian logging company Ta Anns destructive practices inSarawak and Tasmania. The film follows the resistance displayed by grass rootsactivists.

8:00- 9:15: Bidder 70Bidder 70 centers on an extraordinary, ingenious and effective act of civildisobediencedemanding government and industry accountability. In 2008, Universityof Utaheconomics student Tim DeChristopher committed an act which wouldredefine

patriotism in our time, igniting a spirit of civil disobedience in the name ofclimatejustice.

9:15- 9:45: FootstepsIn Central Australia Indigenous elder Kevin Buzzacott begins a 3060-kilometer walkcarrying a sacred fire from Lake Eyre to Sydney. This is a journey into active

reconciliation and genocide of people deeply connected to the protection of the land.

9:45- 10:50: BimbleboxAt this critical time, when so much coal and coal seam gas expansion is planned inAustralia, this film exposes the destructiveness of this industry to our climate,

communities and environment. It tells the stories of the people fighting for theirhomesand culture. "Bimblebox" is about much more than the Nature Refuge in WesternCentral Queensland, facing destruction to make way for Clive Palmer's China First Coalmine. It is a cautionary tale, warning what might be in store for otherregions if planned

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TuesdayYoga with Frazer 6.30 - 7.30am (Flex Space)

Breakfast 7.30 8.30amMorning Tour harvesting of the suburbs and surrounds

with Brett (Main Marquee)

Doing Day9 10:30am Plenary (Lecture Theatre

9)

Direct Action Panel discussion with Sarah Harmer, Alice Hungerford, Jonathan Moylanand Sophia Dacy-Cole.

10:30 - 11am have aBreakand prepare forthe beginning of workshops

11 12:30pm Citizen Science (A124)

Science can be a critical tool in environmental campaigns, whether it be better to

educate the public about threats and impacts on the environment, provide evidence forsubmissions and court challenges, or to provide opportunities for the community tointeract with the environment. Find out about different methods and purposes for citizenscience and take part in a hands-on workshop to learn how to set up remote sensor

fauna cameras and other animal surveys.

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11 12:30pm Urban Farming (FlexSpace)

Urban farming nurtures new friendships and stronger communities through growing,collecting and sharing food. A practical workshop to generate ideas how you can bestuse the resources in your community, build a network and reduce waste. Practical topicsthat may be covered include seed collection, sharing plants, (guerrilla) grafting,

mapping fruit trees, public fruit jam and swap markets.

Presented by: Bridgette Watts (Urban Farming Tasmania)

11 12:30pm Digital Activism (L142)

Learn how to use technology, graphic design, websites and computers for effective andcreative activism.

Presented by: Paul Kimbell

11 12:30pm No-Dig GardeningWorkshop (TBA inplenary)

Join Brett on a practical hand on workshop sowing the seeds of change, creating a No-Dig Garden savaging locally sourced materials to establish a productive food producinggarden oasis on campus. Do not adjust your vision reality is at fault.

Presented by: Brett Thompson

11 12.30pm OPEN SPACE (L141)

Open Spaces are place for people that do not have an official spot in the program, tocome along and share their own insights and knowledge.



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11 12.30pm Sovereignty, Activism,People's Mandate,Removing Fluoridation,

EarthRepair SolutionsStrategy Videos (A120)

Three 20 minute video interviews, filmed in the Daintree Rainforest QLD, Launcestonand Katoomba NSW between August 2012 and March 2013. Founders of praisedintegral global organisations Para Pachamama (Aaerdma) and Earth Repair Foundation(Scarfe) speak collectively on, positive change through utilising MPs, sprout diets and

Elder Gatherings, and a charter on implementing complete global sustainability by

2020. Aboriginal activist Darren Bloomfield speaks on sovereignty, keeping sacred fireand Earthdream on Arrabunna land.

Presented by: Aegus Donald

11 12.30pm Cultural survival,protection of sacredsites, human rights(L131)

Cultural survival, protection of sacred sites, human rights.Arabunna elder Uncle Kevin Buzzacott will speak on the success of the LizardsRevenge at Olympic Dam uranium mine, the role of ANFA, stopping the waste dump atMuckaty, protecting Lake Eyre and the ancient mound springs, Sovereignty not Native

Title, the freedom flotilla to west papua, human rights.

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Excursions

11 5pm Climbing Excursion

(MEET at mainmarquee)

A chance to get out, stretch those weary limbs and climb to your hearts content. Wewill take people in small groups, as sessions run for about an hour and half each. Therewill be a sign up sheet on at the rego desk. Note: Activity no covered by SoS insurance,

participate at own risk.

Presented by: Climbing Team

11 3:15pm Excursion: Humanwellbeing, biophilia,soliphilia, andresponsible forestry(Meet at MainMarquee)

I will give a broad outline of the negative health impacts ofclear felling of native forests and conversion of the cleared forest

coupes, and food producing land in Tasmania, to pulpwood plantations. Iwill discuss the terms solastalgia, soliphilia, and biophilia and somecontemporary writings on the relationship od human health and wellbeingto our natural environment Frank Strie will lead a field trip to Notley

Gorge near Exeter on the West Tamar. He will describe responsible nativeforest, soil, and whole of catchment management. This workshop will aim to give

participants a deeper understanding of the importance of the natural environment tohuman health and wellbeing. Reference will be made to the negative health impacts ofclear fell, burn and sow forestry, the current Tasmanian regime. Terms solastalgia,

biophilia, and biophilia will be discussed. Frank Strie will lead a field trip to Notley

Gorge near Legana on the West Tamar. He will discuss responsible, whole ofcatchment forest management, and soil management. Frank Strie is passionate aboutrestoration forestry and holistic land management which considers not just commercial

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Presented by: Dr. Frank Nicklason & Frank Strie (Doctors for the EnvironmentAustralia)

12:30 1.45pm Lunch

1:45 3:15pm What is Nature? (L141)

Is nature in our backyard? Or must we traverse mountains to get there? Does thewilderness even exist? Or is this just terra nullius 2.0? Can we take examples from

biological systems to define 'natural' interactions? Why do we value nature? And is

humanity and nature even a legitimate distinction...We hope to explore ideas of 'nature' in reference to past and future campaigning;

particularly it's importance to the framing of an inclusive movement.

Presented by: Basil Byrne & Amelie Vanderstock (ASEN)

1:45 3:15pm Towards Sustainabilityin Food Production(A124)

Under-utilised food plants have become a major focus by most large, non commercialinternational agencies trying to help the hungry and malnourished to feed themselves

well. The Food Plants International database compiled by Bruce French of Tasmania isthe largest and most comprehensive in the world. Prof. Julian Cribb author of "The

Coming Famine" regularly promotes it as a solution to the emerging global foodproduction in crisis. Dr. Swamaninathan calls this approach the "Ever

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