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Comment by Ann Matson on January 21, 2010 at 4:55pm

Hi Amber - welcome to Sisters on the Planet and here's to building more connections amongst Sisters on the Planet in 2010. Certainly an action that all Sisters on the Planet group members could be taking this week is to let our Climate Change Minister know that we want Australia to commit to binding emissions reduction targets - 40% by 2020. Australia is due to submit its targets by January 31 - so let's use this last week to make sure our leaders hear us on this. (see the Climate Trackers group on the site).

In terms of events coming up for Sisters on the Planet - keep watch on the events listing on this site. I noticed you listed the International Women's Day Fun Run - that could be a good place to enter a Sisters on the Planet team - get in contact if you want to get some Tshirts for yourself or your team to wear. cheers, Ann.

Comment by Amber Toelei'u on January 20, 2010 at 1:05pm

Happy New Year to all the sisters of the planet ;-)

Just wondering if anyone knows anything about any upcoming events/plans arising for the new year???

:-)))))))))))))))))

Comment by Laura on September 8, 2009 at 1:48pm

Hi everyone!
I just wanted to share with you that I am feeling very happy because today I finally managed to present the Sisters on the Planet at uni. The audience was a group of around 30 third years students at the University of Queensland. I conviced my tutor for an anthropology couse (the course in ANTH3019: Development practice and social impact) to use the Sisters on the Planet videos as basis for one of our tutorials. The majority of people in the audience have a social science or anthropology background, so not many of them are familiar with climate change science and environmental management issues.
It was very interesting to hear their views after projecting all six stories.
The general feeling was that women play such an important role in their communities and that cases such as climate change present a beneficial opportunity for women to change their status in society (think of Sahena for example) and to help improving their communities.

I think at universities, it is important to deliver the message accross a range of different disciplines, as each will provide with very interesting insights. due to time restraints (another class started just after in the projection room) we could not have a long lasting discussion, but i am pretty sure the videos caused a lot of impact and reflection in the mind of these students.

many felt particularly passionane about the role of children as drivers of change in their families and the effect that climate change issues have in their lives.

I 'm looking forward to continue presenting these films, as each time I watch them I get some new and positives thoughts about how to fight climate change!!!

Comment by Emeretta Cross on September 3, 2009 at 12:51pm

Hi Ladies - sharing with you that we had a 'Mother's group working lunch" at my work a while ago and was great for the corporate minded people, who are in the mindset to think outside the square. One can get carried away thinking about means to overthrow the GFC, the SOTP luncthime, was relief to think broadly about a bigger picture.

Tom was most helpful in bringing materials to share, the DVD's and postcards, that I was able to forward onto the women who accepted the invitation, but were not able to make the session. It provided an inclusive opportunity to give Oxfam's SOTP campaign a go.

Was also able to share material with the Women of PNG - when I went to check out the Cartaret islanders myself. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get to Bougainville, but I did share with the Women's Circle in Port Morsby and Lae. You have no idea - how empowering it is for women in remote locations, who think they are forgotten - to know - People like you and I - really care and are talking, walking, campaigning in far reaching places.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SISTERS - forward is the only way to go. "M"

Comment by Cara on September 2, 2009 at 4:47pm

Hey all,
For everyone out there who has been meaning to show the amazing Sisters on the Planet short films to their local group, friends, networks, uni class, work, whoever! Now is the perfect time www.oxfam.org.au/sisters
From September 15 - 30 Oxfam Australia is encouraging people all around the Australia to host an event and screen one or more of these incredible stories.
Screening these films is a great way to stimulate conversation and inspire action.
In late September world leaders will be meeting at the UN assembly in New York, and finance ministers will be meeting in Pittsburgh at the G20. By screening a Sisters film you can raise your voice loudly through the Australian community to ensure that our government knows we need strong action on climate change now.
Visit www.oxfam.org.au/sisters for more information and to register your event.

Share with us your event ideas and successes on A Climate for Change!

If you want any help or support in planning your event, please get in touch with your local Oxfam campaigner. Find their details here.

Comment by Brooke Laidlaw on June 15, 2009 at 11:39am

Hi all
Recently, I presented a screening of 3 of the Sister's Films at a Lioness Club (World wide women's community group - though some Men are in Lioness's and some Women are in Lions too). It was really a perfect opportunity, they invited me to fill their community presenter's spot for the monthly meeting; in the half hour I did a little intro about me, Oxfam, the Climate Change Campaign and the Sister's Campaign, then showed 3 of the films - Martina, Ursula and Helen's stories. This was followed by questions and sharing of impressions about the films. I also handed out the booklets and a DVD each and encouraged people to share them with their family and friends. I got the general impression that the audience found it really interesting, there were many questions during the films and I saw alot of nods of heads.

The discussion after the film was fairly short lived (due to time) and not too intense. However I was told by an insider that many were probably not aware of such issues prior and just showing the films and exposing some of the issues, particularly how Climate change is affecting Women in developing countries, was enough (well at least for now i thought!).

It was overall a good experience and I am glad to get the practice. I felt presenting to different types of audiences is probably the biggest challenge because you need to format the presentation differently and expect different responses, impressions and questions about the films.

Thanks for letting me share - so important to debrief !
Brooke :)

Comment by Sarah Schefe on May 27, 2009 at 9:43pm

Hi everyone,

I just presented a tutorial on climate change in the south pacific for UNI today, I think it went really well (I hope so) there was lots of discussion and heaps of enthusiasum about the subject. I would like to thank Oxfam for supplying me with some sisters on the planet materials which I included in the presentation, they were a huge hit!! The spare DVD's, stickers and MPH climate change materials are going to be used for my lecturers next lecture!! So I think that is positive and more people will have the resources to view and show around to their families and friends.

I also plugged this website!! Good job everyone!!

Who says Uni presentations have to be a bore?? Lets use them for some community development!!

Sarah :)

Comment by genyevents on May 27, 2009 at 6:50pm

yes we do. we have promotional bags with lots of information. thanks

Comment by Hannah Reardon-Smith on May 27, 2009 at 11:26am

BigMACPoster.pdf

Dear sisters - for the music makers and music lovers amongst you, have a look at Musicians Against Complacency. It's a group for musicians who want to make a difference, who want to use their music making to facilitate change.

If you're in Brisbane on June 1, come along to our Big MAC (haha) concert - 7pm in the Ian Hanger Recital Hall at the Qld Conservatorium, South Bank. After the program of fun new music performed by some of the best students and graduates from the Qld Con, there'll be a discussion on Human Rights in Australia. Students are free, adults $15 (tickets at the door). See the pdf poster, or contact me for more info.

Best xx

Comment by Oxfam Australia on May 26, 2009 at 3:13pm

Fantastic :)

Have you guys got DVD's / booklets to give away?

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