Events

Register now at Eventbrite: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au Faith leaders sharing their personal practices to maintain equilibrium/ inner peace when working in a fractured world for peace Acknowledgement & Introduction: MC Rev Sandy Boyce (Faith Community Council of Victoria) Panel Participants:  Bishop Philip Huggins (Anglican) Sister Maureen (‘Morni’) Chen (Brahma Kumaris) Sheik Abu Omar (Imam of Monash Mosque) […]

Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au This workshop reviewed the psychology of effective activism for diverse audiences and time frames. The ABIASCA model was reviewed, which distinguishes 7 goals: awareness-raising, building sympathy, generating intentions, & realising actions (the four mobilisation goals), as well as sustaining motivation over time and in the face of failure, coalition-building, and […]

Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au Stepping Back from the Brink   The world is now arguably closer to nuclear war than it has ever been. What happens if we go over the edge? How do we step back?   Speakers: John Hallam - PND UN nuclear disarmament campaigner. John has been involved in nuclear disarmament […]

“Living More With Less – A Nonviolent Alternative To Empire” Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au It is easy to be overwhelmed by the daily news cycle of war, political corruption, ecological destruction and to feel as individuals there is nothing we can do about it. Big corporations and the empires they support have won! But […]

Voices for Peacebuilding: Women and Youth Shaping the Future Join us as we discuss the critical roles of women and youth in peacebuilding. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from three distinguished speakers and participate in a dynamic panel discussion. WHEN: 5.30 for 6:00pm Start, Thursday 19 September 2024 WHERE: Online (free) OR In person ($15) at Western Sydney […]

Here is a link to a playlist of all of the events of the National Day of Compassion. For more information, visit the Australian Compassion Council's event page or download their brochure. Each year the Australian Compassion Council holds a National Day of Compassion, to provide a meaningful opportunity for all Australians to participate in […]

The 3-day #NoWar2024 Conference was an opportunity to learn about the impact of the USA’s military base empire and how to resist it. The conference travelled virtually across the globe, visiting sites near U.S. military bases, from Australia, to Germany, to Colombia, with the concluding event in Washington, DC, the heart of the U.S. military […]

In person only at Knox Grammar, Wahroonga, multifaith event. Register via Rev. Dr. Manas Ghosh on 0429 892 548 or email: revmanasghosh@gmail.com.  

This 13th annual Brisbane lecture marks the United Nations International Day of Peace. The horror of the war against Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank continues to violate the lives of men women and children, most significantly in Gaza where more than 40000 people have lost their lives and 90000 have been seriously injured. […]

In a world where conflict is ever-present, many youth wonder how they can contribute to peace. Buddhist humanism offers a path to world peace through personal transformation and the power of friendship through dialogue. Join us for an inspiring event featuring a panel of youth speakers, small group discussions, musical performance, and a light lunch. […]

Faith and Religion bring inner peace to many people, but do we really understand the relationship of faith and religion with conflict and war? How can faith help bring peace to the world? Join us in person or online for a free event to hear results of research on religion and war and talks by […]

Register at Eventbrite here: https://raisingpeacefestival2024.eventbrite.com.au After two weeks of incredible stories of peace we have created this space to close the Festival and for attendees to meet each other to talk about what has inspired them in the festival. Come along ready to chat and meet some of the people that you saw online.

Weapons, climate justice & investing ethically 14 October, 5-6.15pmEastern Avenue Lecture Theatre 315, University of Sydney Register: https://events.humanitix.com/weapons-climate-justice-and-investing-ethically Join a panel of experts for a conversation that tackles the moral and ethical obligations integral to research and investing priorities.  We are living in an era of overlapping crises: from climate catastrophe to devastating wars, alongside the […]

Join us for the Sydney Peace Prize Award Ceremony and Lecture to honour our 2024 recipient, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. https://events.humanitix.com/2024-sydney-peace-prize-award-ceremony-and-lecture President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Kate Forbes, will be in Sydney to accept the award at the Sydney Peace Prize Lecture and Award […]

  Wollongong Against War and Nukes has been chosen for a two-week activist residency at Wollongong Art Gallery as part of the 'Greetings from Wollongong' exhibition! We'll be turning the space into an activist hub! We planning to decorate the space with banners and photos, and display some of the long history of anti-war activism […]

Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (AEST)Venue: Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union, 106 Victoria Street, West End, Brisbane, QLD, AustraliaFormat: Hybrid (in-person and via Zoom)Organiser Contact: ppnpacificpeace@gmail.com The Pacific Peace Network (PPN) warmly invites peace advocates, civil society leaders, academics, and concerned citizens to attend the Pacific Peace Conference, taking place in Brisbane, Australia, on Saturday, 2 August 2025. This […]

It has been 80 years since the horror of nuclear weapons was first unleashed with the US bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Find out how to stop this madness and grow a Movement for Peace. Learn from veterans of the Peace Movement, groups like ICAN, Rotary and Quakers, and young activists, as we chart a way forward […]

Hiroshima Day 2025. Remembering 80 years since the bombing. Speakers and march. Organised by the Hiroshima Day committee

Religions for Peace Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Religions for Peace Asia will observe the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs with a special two-day event with presenters from many nations. There will be two meetings (Zoom) to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of […]

Christians for Peace Newcastle invite you to a 2025 commemorationto be held at the service of Choral Evensong at 6.00pm onSunday 3 rd August at Christ Church Cathedral, Church Street, Newcastle Cathedral Choir will sing the Benedictus from Karl Jenkins The Armed Man- A Mass for Peace Australia has not yet joined the United Nations […]

Hiroshima & Nagasaki – NEVER AGAIN Program at the Hanly Room, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Brisbane Organised by the Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (Brisbane branch) and Just Peace. Monday 4 – Thursday 7 August 2025  EXHIBITION & ACTIVITIES Monday 4 AugustExhibition open […]

Sydney Town Hall Square Speakers include Pastor Ray Minniecon, Allan Behm (Australia Institute), Prof Jake Lynch (Peace and Conflict Studies), Fr Claude Mostowik (Pax Christi) Dr Vince Scappatura (Macquarie Uni.) Meanjin Brisbane QLDSunday 6 August at 2pmRally and MarchKing George SquareSpeakers include Kristin Perissinotto- Electrical Trade Union, Laura Nolan – Environment Officer, UQ Union, Aahana […]

Marrickville Peace Group, in partnership with Addi Road, will commemorate the 80th anniversaries of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at Wednesday Night Lights in Gumbramorra Hall.  fold a paper crane, listen to a performance from the Solidarity Choir, and hear the announcement of this year’s additions to the Addison Road Honour Roll of Peace.

A Hiroshima Day event with Peter Garrett and ICAN Australia. Eighty years after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the fire still burns — in memory, in resistance, and in the global movement to abolish nuclear weapons. As nuclear tensions escalate and Australia becomes more entangled in nuclear alliances, this one-hour online event brings together […]

The Hunter Peace Group commemoration of the 80 th Anniversary will be held on SATURDAY 9 TH AUGUST 11AM – 2PMTIGHES HILL PEACE PARK OPPOSITE TIGHES HILL TAFE Speakers are:Leigh Shears Secretary Hunter Workers - (Newcastle Trades Hall Council)Nick Deane from Marrickville Peace GroupThe Newcastle Peoples’ Chorus and Matthew and Cathy Clarke will entertain us. […]

Nagasaki Day Forum Panel discussion featuring Dr Ruth Mitchell, Chair of the Board of the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW)

Religions for Peace Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Religions for Peace Asia will observe the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombs with a special two-day event with presenters from many nations. There will be two meetings (Zoom) to remember and acknowledge the past and its continuing legacies, to raise awareness of the escalating dangers of […]

Rising Tide action camp: Building skills and relationships. Getting ready for the event in November. Register online: https://www.risingtide.org.au/action-camp?  Welcome to Action Camp! Action Camp is hosted by Rising Tide Sydney and Addison Road Community Centre on unceded Gadigal Country. We pay our respects to all First Nations people and acknowledge their ongoing resistance to injustice under […]

(Registrations for this event are full, but might be worth checking with the organiser https://www.japanclubofsydney.org/english/)   80 years on: A living witness to history This year marks 80 years since the end of WWII. To honour this milestone, we are deeply privileged to welcome Keiko Ogura, a Hiroshima survivor (hibakusha), to Sydney. At just 8 years […]

We’re living in a time where divisive politics are deepening the cracks in our communities. Many are heartbroken by the rising hostility, mistrust, and disconnection we see around us, and we know that simply hoping isn’t enough. Protests and rallies remain vital parts of our democracy, but we also need more hopeful, unifying ways to […]

Australian Peacekeeping Day . Commemorative Service at Australian Peacekeeping Memorial, Canberra TTBC 11am ? 

Australia National Day of Compassion 2025: "Compassion in Action" Sunday 21 September 2025 8am–6pm (AEST) The Charter for Compassion, Australia (CFCA) and the Global Compassion Coalition, Australia (GCCA) warmly invite you to join our 5th National Day of Compassion. This soulful day offers all Australians (and friends around the globe) an opportunity to learn about […]

Uniting for a Just Peace Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/international-day-of-peace-lecture-2025 In 2001, the 21st September was designated to be marked around the world as a day to cease military operations and call for peace. To inaugurate the day, the United Nations Peace Bell is rung at UN Headquarters. The bell is cast from coins donated by people […]

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International Day of Peace Interfaith Prayer Service.  3PM, 21 September Representatives from 12 faith traditions will offer prayers for peace at this annual event. School choirs and music groups will perform. Keynote Speaker: Mr Gawaine Powell Davies, Former President of the NSW Buddhist Council Enquiries: revmanasghosh@gmail.com

What do Faith Leaders need to know about the Australian Arms Trade? This Session will include: meditation/prayers, speaker, breakout rooms and Q&A Guest Speaker: David Purnell OAM David Purnell is a consultant and educator on conflict resolution & peace education. In 1998 he was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his […]

"In the midst of the many challenges facing our world at this time, including widespread armed conflict, division among peoples, and the challenges of forced migration, efforts to promote Nonviolence are all the more necessary." (Pope Leo XIV) Much of geopolitics today, as well as the reality of individual countries, is marked by violence viewed […]