My Name is Refugee
by Ann-Maree McEwan Picture – West Papuan campaigner Ronny Karemi with BMSRG Judy Lynch BMRSG Chairperson. Community members, including BMRSG members, who... Read More
Letter Writers meet with Nizza Siano from Labor for Refugees
The Letter Writers’ February meeting kicked off with a wonderful and very knowledgable guest speaker. Nizza Siano is the National Secretary of... Read More
Where it all began for BMRSG
I’m sure many of you who have been with BMRSG over the years will remember the old logo. BMRSG was the result... Read More
Some positive news when there’s not a lot around
I was quickly drawn to this article in today’s Saturday Paper ($ – Elijah Buol to lead Asylum Seekers Centre) but when... Read More
Two ways to support women’s education in Afghanistan
RAR (Rural Australians for Refugees) is looking for your support for two excellent programs which provide direct educational assistance to women in... Read More
Enough is Enough
Join fellow BMRSG members in a vigil outside Susan Templeman’s Windsor electoral office at 10 am on Saturday July 19 to protest... Read More
Joint Sector organisations write to the Prime Minister
Thirty-eight Sector Organisations and Refugee Support Groups, including the BMRSG, have written an open letter to the Prime Minister advocating for a... Read More
Impressive crowd at book launch
by Barbara Barnard On Sunday (26 February) we were privileged to attend the book launch of “Only Rape! Human Rights and Gender... Read More
Tibetan Flag is flying outside of the BMCC Chamber
March 10th is a day of great significance for all Tibetans around the world. It is the day on which they gather to mark the anniversary of the Tibetan Uprising in 1959 when, after 10 years of Chinese occupation of Tibet, Tibetans rose up in opposition.
10th March 2020 is the 61st Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day.
The Blue Mountains City Council has for some years hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony and the flying of the Tibetan Flag outside the Council Chambers in our Peace Park.
“From Uluru to Nauru: The Peace that Still Eludes Australia”, Phil Glendenning
ERC Director Phil Glendenning delivered the 2019 Annual Tasmanian Peace Trust Lecture. The Trust established the Annual Peace Trust Lecture in 1991. Special guest lecturers speak on peace-related themes.
Watch Phil's lecture, “From Uluru to Nauru: The Peace that Still Eludes Australia”