A coalition of Victorian groups campaigning for rights for refugees in Australia

Palm Sunday 2026 – 29th March – Stronger Together

February 22, 2026
Rob Ruzbacky
Upcoming Events

Special community event – ‘STRONGER TOGETHER’ – Sunday 29 March (on Palm Sunday).      Join us to stand for justice, respect and kindness, and for communities in which everyone can feel safe and respected, including refugees and people seeking asylum.  This event is in the long tradition of calling for peace and social justice on Palm Sunday.   1pm:   Gather on Princes Bridge with banners and placards 1.30pm:   Walk to Lower Terrace, Birrarung Marr (near the ‘Angel’ sculpture)  2pm – 3.30pm:  …

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2025 Palm Sunday Action for Justice and Kindness

April 26, 2025
Rob Ruzbacky
News

Around 1000 people attended the Palm Sunday action for Justice and Kindness in Melbourne.  Comedian and social justice advocate Tom Ballard was MC for a rich program with refugee speakers, special guest Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, students and faith representatives, with music bySebastian, Eldalkatur, Melbourne Drumming Circles and Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir.    Information stalls included  Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project, Free West Papua, Mayoral and Councillor Taskforce Supporting People Seeking Asylum, Palestine Australia Relief & Action (PARA),…

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Palm Sunday 2025 13th April – Stand together for Justice and Kindness

March 19, 2025
Rob Ruzbacky
Past Events

Stand together for Justice and Kindness Program: 1.30pm     Arrive at Tom’s Block, St Kilda Road, opposite the Victorian College of the Arts. Music by Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir. BYO picnic rug or chair ! Good tram services on St Kilda Road – and accessible drop off point on Linlithgow Ave. 1.30 pm Melbourne Drumming Circles – participatory drumming – you can join in ! – Ethiopian Traditional Music by Eldakatur  ( formerly a refugee) – Melbourne Mass Gospel Choir. –…

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Join the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice and Peace in Melbourne 2024 

March 3, 2024
Rob Ruzbacky
Past Events

Join the Palm Sunday Walk for Justice and Peace in Melbourne  Sunday 24 March at the Parliament Gardens, corner Nicolson Street and Albert Street, East Melbourne  (close to Parliament Station).    Program: 10.00 am     Welcome and informal gathering with music  10.30am      Reflections on Peace and Justice from different faith traditions                        Organised with the assistance of the Faith Communities Council of Victoria       11.00am      Speakers include:  Rev Dev Anandarajan (on peace-making); Refugee speakers; Sr Brigid Arthur; David Manne (Refugee Legal)…

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