Children and Violence — Children's Rights and Responsibilities: Friday 20th November 2009
Dr Dawn Butterworth presented this workshop in the Rod Evans Community Centre in East Perth. It was run by UNAA(WA) and the World Early Childhood Association to mark International Children's Day.
Film night Extinction Sucks: Friday 6th November 2009
One of our members, Aleisha Caruso, showed three of her 20-minute documentary films on endangered species:1. Elephant Anti-poaching Patrol in India
2. Asiatic Black Bears in Vietnam — Freedom at Last
3. Ghostnet Turtle Rescue in Far North Queensland
These are part of the series Extinction Sucks and dealt with endangered animals and steps being taken to save these animals from extinction. They were produced particularly for children to show that everyone can make a difference and that one small step can lead to bigger things.
Film Burma VJ: Saturday 31st October 2009
This event was run by Democracy for the Burma Action Group, including our Past President Nancy Hudson-Rodd. See also her article on Burma on our website, which can be accessed by clicking here. Proceeds went to political prisoners in Burma. Click here for details about the film.
UN Day Morning Tea: The Role of our Peace-keepers: Saturday 24th October 2009
This event marked United Nations Day and acknowledged our Australian peace-keepers and peace-makers.
It was held at the Good Earth Hotel.
The guest speakers were David Lee from the Australian Peace-Keeper and Peace-Maker Veteran Association and Kate Mane who worked for the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration after World War II. The speaker in the photo is David Lee.
They shared their experiences as peace-keepers and peace-makers.
A Festival of Nations in Mandurah: Saturday 24th October 2009
This was a Community Event to celebrate United Nations Day in Mandurah.
The photo shows the UNAA (WA) information stall.
Chat with worker at UN: 25th August 2009
Fleur Davies answered questions about her job working for the Australian Delegation to the UN in New York. The eleven members present learnt about day-to-day life at the UN.
UNAA (WA) Annual General Meeting: 10th August 2009
The new Branch Executive was elected.
International Day of the World's Indigenous People: 9th August 2009
To commemorate the United Nations International Day of the World's Indigenous People on 9 August, 2009, the UNAA (WA) was proud to join with indigenous Australians to celebrate Australia's signing of the Declaration on 3 April 2009 and prepared this item.
Quiz Night: 7th July 2009
UNAA (WA) held a quiz night at Belmont Recreation Centre on July 7th. This was very successful and raised about $4700.
Tree Planting: Sunday 7th June 2009
The Environment Committee held its annual tree planting at the Noble Falls Site, on Wooroloo Brook, on Sunday 7th June.
Over 35 planters put two and a half thousand tube stock into the ground in under three hours.
Then some of us headed for the picnic grounds and a well earned bite to eat.
It's almost sad to think that this is the last of our three plantings at this site,
but we are not saying goodbye to tree planting altogether.
Thanks to the generosity of the Swan-Alcoa Landcare Project, we had a good budget for trees and ground preparation for the duration of our three year project. Our thanks also to the Swan Shire and Swan Shire Parks officer Mr Grant MacKinnon, who have made this land available. Having a good venue close to the city is not always easy to come by, so we have been very fortunate to have been so well supported with both land and funding.
The plantings of the last years are now growing well, and it's a pleasure to see the fruits of our labours making habitat for the wild animals and birds and also for the rare native plants which can be found in the A-class reserve next door.
World Health Day Forum: 7th April 2009
The Human Rights committee presented this forum to mark World Health Day. The speakers included:Carol Franklin, President and founder of the CASA group. This group is committed to securing accommodation and respite care for those with severe physical and mental handicaps. Carol's presentation was most thought provoking regarding the needs of the person and their families.
The Hon. Helen Morton MLC, Parliamentary Secretary to the Hon. Dr Graham Jacobs MLA, WA Minister for Mental Health. Helen spoke about the government's initiative to establish a Ministry for Mental Health and its soon to be released Mental Health Policy. She made particular reference to the needs of indigenous people and provision for their needs in the new policy.
Judith Parker discussed briefly the millennium goals relating to health and the progress towards the 2015 target for these goals.
Alternative Energies and Options for Climate Change Mitigation: 26th March 2009
The
Environment Committee of the UNAA(WA)
organised this public forum at UWA.
This photo was taken by WA's Chief Scientist Professor Lyn Beazley, who acted as MC. It shows (left to right):
Rob Hewson, convernor Environment Committee;
Simon Middleton, Synergy, who spoke on Synergy's Response to Climate Change;
David Hilditch, CO2 Technologies CRC, who spoke on Carbon Capture and Storage in Australia;
Judith Parker, president, UNAA(WA);
Dr Ian Duncan, who spoke on Elements of the Nuclear Debate — For and Against;
Dr Frank Horowitz, WA Centre of Excellence for Geothermal Energy, who spoke on Direct Usage of Geothermal Heat in the Perth Basin?
Harmony Week Connect World Village: 15th March 2009
The photo shows the UNAA(WA) stall at this multi-cultural event held at Burswood Park.
Each visitor received a complementary UNAA(WA) calendar/bookmark.
Model UN Competition for Tertiary Students
The United Nations Association of Australia and the United Nations Youth Association, with the support of the Australian Federation for University Women, have introduced a Model United Nations program into Western Australian universities.