BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260728T162135UTC-1702mXwKpD@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260728T162135Z DESCRIPTION:Faith Ecology Network and The Australian Earth Laws Alliance in vite you to:\nMany Faiths\, One Planet: Together\, Caring for Our Common H ome\nDate: Tuesday 14 June 2022 \;  \;  \; Time: 2pmLocation: Multicultural Hub\, Level 1\, 506 Elizabeth St\, Melbourne\nJoin us at The Multicultural Hub in Melbourne for this 1-day conference celebrating how the living world brings us to together in Faith\, and in care. Hosted by T he Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) and the Faith Ecology Network (FE N). The full conference program is available at this link.\nConference Spe akers:SHERRY BALCOMBE-MALONEYSherry is an Olkola / Mularidji woman from Fa r North Queensland. Born in Narrm\, she has an extensive experience in Soc ial Justice with a faith-based approach\, and has enjoyed numerous roles w ithin the community including Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency\, vis iting First Nations youth in detention\, Aboriginal Catholic Ministry for 20 years. She is a currently State Representative for NATSICC\, board memb er of Jesuit Social Services\, Aboriginal Visitor to Aboriginal community at Thomas Embling Hospital\, cross cultural Educator\, Story Teller with D jirra (Abororiginal women’s support service)\, and Aboriginal Heritage Wal k tour guide at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Sherry also contributed to th e book\, 'An Urgent Call: Laudato Si' and Indigenous Wisdom in Oceania'\, recently published by the Vatican.PROF SARAH BEKESSYSarah leads the ICON S cience research group which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve com plex biodiversity conservation problems. She is particularly interested in understanding the role of human behaviour in conservation\, in designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature’ experiences and in defining and mea suring ‘nature positive’ development. Sarah is a Lead Councillor with The Biodiversity Council\, which she helped to establish 'to be a trusted\, ex pert voice communicating accurate information on all aspects of biodiversi ty to the Australian people\, to ensure biodiversity and Country prosper.' She is Honorary Professor at RMIT University\, and 2020 Winner of the Cit y of Melbourne Design Challenge.DR MICHELLE MALONEYMichelle manages the st rategic direction and governance of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AE LA)\, designs and manages AELA programs and events\, and coordinates the w ork of staff\, volunteers and collaborative networks. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (political science and history) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Australian National University\, and an PhD in environmental regulatio n\, from the Griffith Law Futures Centre. Michelle is also the Co-Founder and Director of Future Dreaming Australia\; Adjunct Fellow\, Institute for Sustainable Futures\, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)\, and a membe r of the Advisory Council\, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature. She lives near Brisbane\, Australia with her family and Ziggy the Wonderdog.AN DREW SKEOCHAndrew is an educator\, author\, naturalist\, environmental thi nker\, and one of Australia's best-known nature sound recordists. Over the last thirty years\, he has documented the sounds of wild environments aro und the planet\, and through his label\, Listening Earth\, published over one hundred recordings featuring habitats from most continents\, attractin g Spotify streaming figures in the many tens of thousands a week. His reco rdings are featured in the audio installation at Sydney Wildlife World\, f eature films\, including Peter Gabriel's soundtrack to Phillip Noyce's 'Ra bbit Proof Fence'\, and Disney's 2016 remake of 'The Jungle Book'. Andrew is a TEDx speaker and President of the Australian Wildlife Sound Recording Group.Space is limited. Please register for the conference as soon as pos sible.TICKET PRICINGEarly Bird Tickets - Now until Monday 10 August 2026:W aged: $120Concession/Unwaged/Students: $80From Tuesday 11 August 2026 thes e prices will apply:Waged: $140Concession/Unwaged/Students: $95Children un der 18 attend free. Families welcome. Please contact us if you have any sp ecial needs.We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for people from al l cultural backgrounds\, and beliefs.The Multicultural Hub an accessible v enuewww.melbourne.vic.gov.au/multicultural-hubNote: Post-Conference Dinner Tickets will be available here closer to the conference\, please keep an eye out for details\nTo register please visit here \; https://faithvic toria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2462-many-faiths-one-planet-faith-ecolo gy-network DTSTART:20261003T083000Z DTEND:20261003T170000Z LOCATION:Multicultural Hub - 506 Elizabeth Street\, Melbourne (506 Elizabet h Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000\, Australia) SUMMARY:Many Faiths\, One Planet: Faith Ecology Network URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2462-many-faiths-one -planet-faith-ecology-network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR