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Ok, more seriously now, between two art history essays for nas due one before, one after the current break, here’s what’s going on in town. Sorry to trample on your grass, Mayhem, désolée de piétiner tes plates-bandes, but I have a couple of good addresses about art and stuff too. Bdoies I don’t guarantee.

Tomorrow Wednesday 4^th October 2006:

Opening at Mori Gallery, 168 Day Street, Darling Harbour, 6-8pm:

Wed to Sat, 11 to 6pm, morigallery@bigpond.com

Saturday 7^th October

Opening at Sheffer Gallery, 38 Lander Street, Chippendale, 5-8pm

Jo Allsop’s ‘Intimate Horizons’, wide cloudy skies in a dynamic, realistic style, show going to the 28^th October, wed to Sat 11 to 6pm. Check it up on sheffergallery@optusnet.com.au.

And also a fundraiser organised by Mori Gallery at Paddington Markets,

Artquake

Thursday 12^th October:

Opening at Gaffa Gallery, 330 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 6-8pmp: this is Profile Week III, a show giving an overview of how diverse artworks can be in that fabulous space dedicated to jewels and hypercontemporary stuff. And I’ll be in it, in both surprising outfit AND position. Ciel!

Sunday 15th October:

A concert in the memory of Ian Bowie is to be held at the Addison Rd Community Center in Marrickville next week:

And before finishing this first stroll-marathon, let me forward you a letter from RAC NSW on ChilOut:

1. ChilOut’s Direction
2. Our Benefactors
3. Our Legacy
4. More Power to the Greens!
5. Human Rights Act Campaign
News
…So long and thanks for all the fish

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Watching the sensational response to our last call on August 13 as the numbers on the GetUp petition, No Child in Detention, reached 100,000 and continued to rise was just amazing. Thanks to each and every one of you for all the rallying around, emailing, letter writing, enrolling of friends, families and workmates that must have gone on to get such a result.

The ill-conceived, badly-motivated DUA (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill was withdrawn on August 14 and (entirely co-incidentally?) the next day 8 Burmese were found dumped on Ashmore Reef. Seven of these hapless individuals were last week despatched to Nauru at goodness knows what financial cost to join the remaining 2 Iraqi detainees in this godforsaken outpost of our Pacific Solution.

The human cost of misery inflicted by long term indefinite detention is well-documented but here we go, sending another bunch of fellow human beings off to long term, indefinite detention…

There are still so many wrongs in the operation of our asylum seeker processing policy that need to be addressed:

• the whole underlying philosophy of the “Pacific Solution”
• the inequity of Temporary Protection Visas, where proven refugees are not allowed full rights, such as learning English, to leave the country or have family reunion for three years and then have to re-prove their refugee status
• the harsh practice of allowing thousands of people, including families, on Bridging Visa Es to subsist for years in our communities with no work rights, utterly dependent on charities.

1. ChilOut’s Direction

Our five year voyage has been absolutely amazing. We have come into contact with so many inspirational people, both inside and beyond the razor wire.

We now feel though that we have gone as far as we can in our core aims. The Migration Act is not going to be changed to fully comply with the Convention on the Rights of the Child but families are, at present, detained in the community. There are ongoing issues concerning the splitting of families and the time it is taking to determine final resolutions.

We like to think we, along with numerous other groups and individuals, might have had something to do with the seeping into the collective Australian psyche the idea that:

it is very wrong to lock up innocent children!

After the recent attempt to renege on the agreement brokered in July 2005 we know we cannot rely on this government not to try and consign families to razor wire detention at some future point. We are winding down our operations but not totally disbanding. The website will remain and, with your permission (you don’t have to do anything!), we will keep the email list on ice so if ever there is any suggestion that the government intends to lock children up again and the barricades need manning once more, we will be able to let you know.

Thank you for the many different forms of support you have lent us over the years. It has been an honour and a privilege to meet so many of you and you have ALL made a difference.

2. Our Benefactors

To the many of you who been quietly supporting us financially, THANK YOU!!!

You have enabled us to be nimble enough to respond to situations as they arise without have to divert energies to the draining tasks of fundraising.

You might care to consider reassigning your funding to organisations directly supporting those affected by our inhuman policies:

Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (BASF)
The Bridge for Asylum Seekers Foundation (BASF) was officially launched on 11th June 2003 by a broad coalition of churches, human rights groups, unions, political representatives, and individuals. The Foundation seeks donations to financially assist asylum seekers on Bridging Visa Es or released under Habeas Corpus orders and who have no adequate means of survival.

Telephone: 0418 261 160
Postal Address: PO Box 483, Glebe, NSW 2037.
Email: asylumseekersfoundation@bigpond.com
Website: http://www.asylumseekersfoundation.com/

Refugee Claimants Support Center - Windsor, QLD
Services provided by the Centre include a drop in centre, English language classes, emotional support, information and referral, no interest loans for employment purposes, limited emergency relief, computer skills, and assistance with accommodation, food, employment and health (including dental health).

The Centre also provides opportunities for group activities. At least twice a year refugee claimants, workers, volunteers and friends go camping for a weekend.

Telephone: (07) 3357 9013
Fax: (07) 3357 9019
Email: refugees@ecn.net.au
Web site: http://www.refugees.org.au
Street Address: 12 Bonython Street Windsor QLD 4030 AUSTRALIA
Postal Address: PO Box 160 Lutwyche QLD 4030 AUSTRALIA

Australian Refugee Association (ARA)
Established in 1975, the Australian Refugee Association is a non-profit organisation made up of concerned people, born here and overseas, who are dedicated to helping refugees rebuild their lives. The Australian Refugee Association provides many services for newcomers to South Australia to assist them settle in their new homes and to help them start their new life.

"Circle of Friends" is coordinated through ARA.

Address: 304 Henley Beach Road, Underdale SA 5032
Telephone: 61-8-8354 2951
Fax : 61-8-8354 2953
Email: reception@ausref.net
Website: http://www.ausref.net

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre - West Melbourne, VIC
Since opening our doors in June 2001, the ASRC has become the largest provider of aid, advocacy and health services for asylum seekers in Australia. We work directly with asylum seekers, both living in our community and detention, to provide direct aid and support. We also campaign and lobby on behalf of asylum seekers and all Australians who want to change the and unjust asylum seeker related policies Australia has adopted. Most importantly, at times of despair and hopelessness, we are there to offer comfort, friendship, hope and respite.

Address: 67 Jeffcott Street, West Melbourne, VIC 3003.
Telephone: (03) 9326 6066
Fax: (03) 9326 5199
Email: asrc_volunteer@yahoo.com.au
Website: http://www.asrc.org.au/

CARAD - Coalition for asylum seekers, refugess and detainees
Since January 2000 CARAD has provided settlement services for over 2000 refugees who are sent to Perth from detention centres. These refugees have Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs).

Address: Top Floor, Suite 38, Trinity Arcade 72 St. Georges Terrace Perth, WA
Phone: 61 +8 9321 2900
Fax: 61 +8 9321 4955
Email: carad@iinet.net.au
Website: http://www.carad-wa.org/

OR :

You might follow Kate Gauthier and me in our activities with A Just Australia (AJA), where we continue to campaign to get those damaging policies changed.

The defeat of the DUA Bill was brought about by the orchestrated opposition of a number of groups. AJA played a key background role, from lobbying in Canberra to providing accurate and detailed analysis of the legal changes which enabled us all to understand the principles involved. Changing policy is slow, unremitting work and like all NGOs, AJA has a Grand Plan – and a shoestring budget.

The biggest boost you gave ChilOut was allowing us to employ our wonderful dynamic Alanna. Transferring your $$$ support to AJA will help us continue to employ Kate and Anna Samson (both part-time but hugely committed and effective).

Please consider. http://www.ajustaustralia.com/thingsyoucando_donatemoney.php

(And, all our supporters, if you’re not already on it, sign up to the AJA email list so we can still count on your help in the many areas where action and focus are still needed. http://www.ajustaustralia.com/whoweare_individuals.php )

3. Our Legacy

Some appalling anniversaries are coming up.

The spectacular SIEV X memorial spearheaded by author Steve Biddulph is coming to fruition. After countrywide participation it is to be assembled on the Canberra lakeshore in October for the fifth anniversary of the tragedy.

It will be 353 poles in child and adult size, emerging from the water and going across the land for almost 300 metres.

Please contact Western Australian Refugee Alliance (WARA) if you can contribute financially:

Three Perth-based Iraqi men who each lost their wives, all their children and other family members are decorating 22 poles to remember their loved ones. They have waited five years for a permanent memorial that we can only hope will help them in their grieving process and healing journey.

To cover cost of the 22 poles, freighting them to Canberra and ensuring that next of kin can attend the memorial service, please make donations to:

Commonwealth Bank, BSB (Morley WA branch) 06 6132
Account number 10435629
Account name - Family of SIEV X Inc

If we collect more than we need for the Perth contingent, excess funds will be forwarded to the National SIEV X Memorial Project.

For more information contact Sue 0401 238 567 or Vanessa 0433 811 831. Arabic speakers contact Abo Roma on 0413 288 719
Email: wara@optusnet.com.au

Also congratulations to Don Maclurcan who, in this climate of increasing history awareness has made sure the part the sinking of the SIEV X played in our history is captured in making available a case study/reader for secondary school history students. This is being launched at Parliament House on 19 October. See www.sievxreader.com.

We wish Don and Steve well in their endeavours.

4. More Power to the Greens!

Australian Greens Senator Kerry Nettle earlier this month moved an amendment to the Migration Act to allow long-term bridging visa holders to work after 28 days. In 2005 there were 7,927 BV(E) holders and some asylum seekers have been on a bridging visa E for many years.

This sank after ninety minutes debate with no backing from the ALP. You might take any opportunity to ask ALP members the reason for their failure to support this humanising proposal.

5. Human Rights Act Campaign

As we bow out, ChilOut reiterates its support for the Human Rights Act campaign initiated by New Matilda.

If we can get the basic tenets of Human Rights recognised so that every weaselly piece of legislation that comes through does not seek to compromise them, perhaps we can get on with other important matters. As it is we cannot leave human rights undefended. Such as they are, they have been hard won and once legislated away, they will be very, very hard to get reinstated

Please lend this campaign your support too.

News

ChilOut has participated in one of the rounds of DIMA consultations as the department seeks to implement the recommendations of the Palmer and Comrie reports.

The focus was on the detention service reforms, basically the contracting out of functioning of the detention centres. While many worthy goals were discussed and we were impressed with the obvious commitment of the officials we met, we have concerns that only patches of the whole picture are being addressed. DIMA has a responsibility for the well being of asylum seekers while they are in the whole determination process not just actual detention. Issues such as BV(E) holders existing on thin air with no right to work, must be resolved.

…So long and thanks for all the fish

I can’t believe this could well be my final CTA (Call to Action). I shudder to think how many I have written but thank you all for responding to them so magnificently.

ChilOut supporters assumed so many different roles along our journey, from lobbying Parliament in London, holding placards along the City to Surf route, carrying balloons on numerous rallies, queuing up for hours to visit detainees, signing Free Them books, selling chocolates, taking refugees into your own homes… We know you will carry on directing your energies into many areas where they are still needed but be mindful of burn out and take care of yourselves.

I cannot end without acknowledging the wonderful ChilOut Team.

Junie Ong and Tom Ryan, whose inspiration and commitment kickstarted us.
Leonie Gardiner who set up and became totally immersed in the Visitors’ Program.
Nicola Gates first got our structure into place and us incorporated.
Fiona Walkerden who put her hand up to set up the website, set up and managed the mailing list and formatted and sent out our CTAs.
Kate Gauthier started off as our merchandise coordinator, then went on several grand tours of all the detention centres, became Refugee Spokesperson on Aden Ridgeway’s staff before finding her current position with AJA.
Jane Denning took on the merchandise-coordinating role, which translates to hours standing in post office queues and meticulously attending to thousands of details.
David and Anthea Meggitt have gamely tried to bring us to account over the years.
Jo Gow and Mary Quilty are our policy specialists and take care of making submissions, preparing reports and attending conferences.
Anthony Meggitt and Jo Hind are the backbone of the coordination team, arranging meetings, fundraisers and doing the myriad of background tasks that came their way.

Our corps of ChilOut Ambassadors are young people we can all be proud of. Former detainees or strongly motivated people from within the community, they are the source of great hope for our future.

Thank you, guys, for all you have done on behalf of ChilOut –

YOU’RE ALL SIMPLY THE BEST!!!

ChilOut is now more or less synonymous with Alanna Hector (formerly Sherry). The experience and networking skills she brought to her role of National Coordinator were just perfect. Her energy, enthusiasm, organisational and lobbying skills, strategic sense made such a difference to what we were able to do as an organisation. As she awaits the birth of her second child in December we wish Godfrey, Sean and Alanna all that’s wonderful.

We have grown in so many ways and, like any family, experienced the full gamut of life changing experiences:-

3 divorces,
1 remarriage
1 engagement/wedding
the sadness of breavements and the joy of
1.75 children plus
several grandchildren!

I know I have said it several times but I can’t say it enough. ChilOut wouldn’t be ChilOut without YOU, our tireless, wonderful, inspirational supporters!!!

Our effectiveness would be nothing without you behind us. You all took time from your busy lives, put yourselves out and made the necessary effort. We have made a difference from the grass roots level up, AND YOU DID IT!!!

I fervently hope you don’t hear from me again but rest assured, if the need arises, WE WILL BE BACK!

Dianne Hiles and all of the ChilOut Team

Voilà. See you soon when I’ve caught my breath again

La Fluff.