[Announce] Environmental Advocacy workshops

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From:   "James Whelan" <james.whelan at mailbox.gu.edu.au>

G'day and Happy New Year environmental advocates.

The workshop series described below may be of interest. Contact the 
organisers if you wish to join their mailing list.

James Whelan
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Greetings,

This is a date claimer.
The Environmental Advocacy workshop series will commence on 22-23 February 
2003. 
Some initial information about the series follows. To be kept up-to-date 
in the future, please join our mailing list by emailing sam at S.LaRocca at mailbox.gu.edu.au otherwise this will be the only message we will send to you personally 
without your request.

Workshop one, Taking heart in tough times: Sustainable activism (avoiding burnout) will be held at Griffith University's EcoCentre on 22-23 February. This is an excellent opportunity to prepare you for an effective and 
energized year. The two-day workshop is inspired by a combination of 
traditional Buddhist teachings and Joanna Macey's burnout prevention work. 
Bobbi and Katrina will facilitate activities to encourage personal 
reflection, meditation and goal setting for sustainable advocacy.

Details of the first workshop are available in PDF  format.


Environmental Advocacy Workshop Series
Brisbane 2003

Environmental advocacy is challenging and complex. Advocates and activists 
infrequently take time out to reflect on our experiences and achievements. 
Yet our campaigns succeed through the development of a toolbox of skills 
and strategies.

This workshop series has been developed for engaged and experienced 
advocates  to build our skills and create opportunities for networking and 
mutual learning. These seven workshops will encourage advocates to 
participate actively. The workshops will be presented by expert 
environment movement trainers and facilitators. 

If you think you could become more effective in your advocacy or have 
insights to share with others, this series is for you.

1 Taking Heart in Tough Times: Sustainable Activism (avoiding burnout) February 22-23
2 Getting Active: Environment Movement Open Day (@ Brisbane Social Forum)March22
3 The practicalities and politics of funding May 24
4 Legal strategies and non-violent direct action July 26
5 Respect, Reflect React: Social Solutions to Environmental Futures September 27
6 Environmental Dispute Resolution October 25
7 Council of All Beings  November 22-23

For further details or to join our mailing list:
e S.LaRocca at mailbox.gu.edu.au 
t Sam or James on 3875 7457.

All Workshops held at Griffith University EcoCentre (except #2)
Public transport advice available by calling Trans Info on 13 12 30 or 
on-line at <http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au>
Griffith University map on-line <http://www.gu.edu.au/home/cam/maps/nathan/html>
Map reference C9. Car parking permits available on request.

Registration is essential and workshops are expected to be fully 
subscribed. Book early to avoid disappointment. Costs have been kept to an 
absolute minimum and registration fees set at a level to cover costs only. 
If money is the only thing stopping you from attending these workshops, 
please contact the organisers.

The series is supported by: 
School of Australian Environmental Studies http://www.gu.edu.au/school/aes/
Friends of the Earth Brisbane http://www.brisbane.foe.org.au 
Queensland Conservation Council http://www.qccqld.org.au
Watch their websites for more details.


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Dr James Whelan
Lecturer, Faculty of Environmental Science
Rm 0.28C Environment 1
Griffith University Nathan 4111 Queensland Australia
Ph: 07 3875 7457 Fax: 07 3875 7459 Mob 0439 875 859
Email: James.Whelan at mailbox.gu.edu.au