Carlton conversations @ the Clare Castle Hotel
2010 series — 'What I believe and why'
Mostly what we believe is revealed in our actions, in what we do with our lives. In this series of conversations we ask some people doing interesting things with their life to reflect on what it is that makes them do what they do and be the kind of people they are.
This 'What I Believe and Why' series will introduce us to people driven by a wide range of beliefs. Perhaps over time a pattern will emerge. Of course the aim is not simply to come along and listen to speakers. It is to engage in a conversation and inevitably we will discover more about ourselves as well as what we learn from our presenters.
We hope their stories and conversations will stimulate your imagination and animate our action.
This initial series of Carlton conversations will focus on individual beliefs. In 2011 there will be a series of conversations about cultural issues of interest to people in Carlton and in the City of Melbourne.
| Thursday 29 July |
Dr Michelle Foster refugee lawyer |
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| Thursday 19 August |
Dr Rhonda Galbally disability advocate |
| Thursday 16 September |
Rev. Simon Moyle peace activist |
| Thursday 21 October |
Dr Kristian Camilleri historian/philosopher of science |
| Thursday 18 November |
Jessie Lloyd indigenous musician |
| When | 6pm for 6:30 — 8pm |
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| Where | Clare Castle Hotel 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton www.theclarecastle.com |
| Tickets | $25 includes 'Conversation' & Dinner |
| Bookings | 0423 407 499 or australia-dreaming@carlton-uca.org |
Dr Michelle Foster — refugee lawyer
I believe in human rights and the ability of international law to transcend boundaries by offering protection/justice to refugees around the world.
Michelle Foster is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the International Refugee Law Research Programme in the Institute for International Law and the Humanities at Melbourne Law School.
Dr Rhonda Galbally — disability advocate
I believe in working to make a difference for a more equitable society. I also believe rights campaigns are more important now than ever before.
Rhonda Galbally is Chair of the Disability Advisory Council of Victoria, the National People with Disabilities and Carers' Council, and the Royal Women's Hospital, and is also a Patron of Compassionate Friends.
Rev. Simon Moyle — peace activist
I believe in the capacity of human beings to live simply, lovingly and joyfully together. I believe citizens should exercise their right to protest against actions taken by their own government(s), even if it means risking being arrested — as I have, in acts of civil disobedience against war.
Simon Moyle is a Baptist Minister and member of Inspiral. He works at Urban Seed, a Christian organization working with some of Melbourne's most marginalized people. He is husband to Julie and Dad to three amazing kids.
Dr Kristian Camilleri — historian/philosopher of science
I believe in the capacity of human beings with different beliefs and from different cultures to engage with one another in dialogue. This forces me to reflect on what inspires belief and how we account for the beliefs of others with whom we disagree.
Kristian Camillieri is a lecturer in the History and Philosophy of Science program located within the School of Philosophy, Anthropology and Social Inquiry at the University of Melbourne. Kristian is currently engaged in research on the role of metaphors in science, and the different forms of reasoning historically employed in thought experiments.
Jessie Lloyd — indigenous musician
I believe in giving a strong voice to indigenous women and wish to break down some of the common stereotypes of Aboriginal people in general. 'Yowarliny' is a Noongar word which means 'to sing or call out' — and that's really relevant to me. The songs I sing are inspired by my life, and my culture — I believe in sharing that culture and those stories with a wider audience and empowering others to do the same.
Jessie Lloyd works at Songlines Aboriginal Music. Originally from the tropics of far north Queensland, Jessie comes from a fine pedigree of Australian Indigenous musicians. She has been performing and touring with her award-winning band Djiva over the last 7 years and was nominated as Female Artist of the Year at the 2009 Too Solid Awards.