Grassroots Gatherings, Melbourne (2026)

01/12/2025

⭐️ FREE WEST PAPUA ⭐️

Today, December 1st 2025, commemorates the 64th anniversary of West Papua’s 1961 Independence Day, when the Morning Star flag was first raised across West Papua and the New Guinea Council declared independence from the Netherlands.

In 1962, West Papua was invaded by Indonesia. Since 1962 hundreds of thousands of West Papuans have been murdered by Indonesian forces. Some for acts as simple as raising the Morning Star flag.

This genocide and ecocide is at the hands of Indonesia and the international powers that enabled and continue to legitimise and profit from the occupation - including 'Australia'.

Despite decades of violence, censorship, and military repression, West Papuans continue to resist with extraordinary courage. Their ongoing struggle is one of the most urgent and least acknowledged human rights crises in our region.

December 1st is not only a day of remembrance, it is a day of solidarity. We honour the lives lost, stand with West Papuan communities fighting for self-determination, and reaffirm our commitment to a world where Indigenous sovereignty is respected, not erased.

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04/11/2025

We are so happy to share that the two murals created during .cocreates wonderful workshops over the last two years made their way to our friends in Aileu 🇹🇱💛

They were taken over by a group from Narrm that included 4 Timor Oans who we had the great pleasure of seeing perform during previous events Tina, Xavi, Lena & Tio Chico. The group were visiting Timor-Leste to attend the International PermaYouth Convergence 🌏🌿

1. The 2024 Mural being gifted to our friends at Aileu Resource and Training Centre
2. The 2025 Mural being gifted to our friends at Aileu Youth Centre
3. Welcoming performance by students from ARTC
4. Welcoming ceremony at the IPYC
5. Tebe at the IPYC opening ceremony

26/08/2025

Join us next Thursday 28 August in Coburg North for a Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Anote's Ark follows the story of Kiribati's struggle against rising sea levels caused by climate change. It's an intimate and urgent portrait of the human faces of the climate crisis and the cultural loss threatening entire nations.

Following the film we will be joined by Taulogomai Aii from .au and Sticks XO from .queer for an insightful discussion on decolonising climate action and the role of young people in climate justice.

All funds raised from this event will go towards the Friends of Aileu fundraising campaign to support a young East-Timorese person from Naarm/Melbourne to attend the PermaYouth Convergence in Timor-Leste in October.

🎟 $30 General | $25 concession
🍿🍷 Food and snacks will be available for purchase.
♿️ This venue is wheelchair accessible including an accessible carpark out the front and 2 accessible bathrooms.

19/08/2025

Join us next Thursday 28 August in Coburg North for a Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Anote's Ark follows the story of Kiribati's struggle against rising sea levels caused by climate change. It's an intimate and urgent portrait of the human faces of the climate crisis and the cultural loss threatening entire nations.

Following the film we will be joined by Taulogomai Aii from Naarm and Sticks XO from .queer for an insightful discussion on decolonising climate action and the role of young people in climate justice.

All funds raised from this event will go towards the Friends of Aileu fundraising campaign to support a young East-Timorese person from Naarm/Melbourne to attend the PermaYouth Convergence in Timor-Leste in October.

🎟 Tickets via the link in our bio.
🍿🍷 Food and snacks will be available for purchase.

11/08/2025

Join us for an inspiring evening of film, conversation, and community at Merlynston Town Hall as Friends of Aileu screens the powerful documentary Anote’s Ark.

This moving film follows the story of Kiribati’s struggle against rising sea levels — interweaving the international advocacy of former President Anote Tong with the personal journey of Sermary Tiare, a young mother confronting the reality of displacement. It’s an intimate and urgent portrait of the human faces of the climate crisis and the cultural loss threatening entire nations.

🗓 Date: 28 August 2025, 6-9pm
📍 Venue: Merlynston Progress Hall, 1 Novian Street, Coburg North
🎬 Film: Anote’s Ark
🍿🍷 Snacks and wine available for purchase

All proceeds will go towards supporting a young East-Timorese Australian to attend the PERMATIL PermaYouth Convergence in Timor-Leste in October 2025.

PERMATIL is a grassroots Timorese organisation that leads community-driven projects to revive traditional knowledge, strengthen climate resilience, and promote food sovereignty. The PermaYouth Convergence brings together young leaders from around the world to share knowledge and strategies for decolonising agriculture and reclaiming control over land and food systems. This will be a fantastic opportunity for a future leader in the East-Timorese diaspora to learn traditional land practises and connect with their culture.

The evening will also include special guest speakers (to be announced) who will share their insights on climate justice, cultural resilience, and grassroots solutions to global challenges.

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