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*IN-PERSON* Guy Gilbert SC - Refugee Rights and the Law

Renowned Melbourne barrister, Guy Gilbert, will discuss his involvement with refugee rights, refugee status and the current Australian government stance on visas.

In association with Nazareth Parish Justice Committee, renowned Melbourne barrister, Guy Gilbert, will discuss his involvement with immigration and refugee law.

In 1985, he and his wife worked in a refugee camp in Sudan and from 1989-91 co-ordinated disaster response programs in the horn of Africa, with refugees and the internally displaced. From 1993-97 he was a part-time member of the Refugee Review Tribunal. He has been co-author of Refugee Law chapter of the Lawyers Practice Manual and advocacy trainer on behalf of the Victorian Bar in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and for the Federal Court in Nauru.

He is presently the Chair of the Victorian Bar's Migration Law Bar Association and the chair of the International Commission of Jurists (Victoria) and co-chair of the Sudd Foundation, an NGO which is designed to assist youth of South Sudanese background and single mothers who are struggling to adapt to Australian society. He is a trustee of Wellwishers, an NGO which raises money for the construction of hand-dug water wells and related hygiene education in Ethiopia.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshops & Lectures |

TAGS: | recommended |

Torquay Library

Phone: (03) 4201 0667

Hours

Torquay Library

Mon, Dec 30 Closed
Tue, Dec 31 Closed
Wed, Jan 01 Closed
Thu, Jan 02 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Jan 03 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jan 04 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Jan 05 1:30PM to 4:00PM

Tel: (03) 4201 0667

About the Library

Located in Torquay’s Surf City Plaza, adjacent to the Surf World Museum and Community Hall, Torquay Library is a popular community gathering space, particularly for families and holidaymakers. The branch features zones for reading, studying and working, a dedicated area for children, public access PCs and free WiFi. Regular Baby, Toddler and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, and many events and programs for adults are also run throughout the year.

Upcoming events

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash this summer using salt or sand and watercolour paints to create a colourful beach scene. Ages 8+

Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages:... more
Will it sink, or will it float? Come along and find out in this fun-filled hands-on STEAM water-based session. Ages: Preschool

Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age:... more
Duck into the library, shake your feathers out and have a quacking good time at this duck inspired story time. Age: Preschoolers

Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a... more
Make your own art journal. Whether you are interested in a journal for drawing, for daily thoughts or just as a creative outlet. Spend some time decorating your own journal masterpiece. Ages 12-18

Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore water colour techniques and experiment with presentation ideas to create an amazing artwork. Ages:12-18.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
No brushes allowed! Have fun with colour by splashing, rubbing, dripping and printing in this creative session. Ages 5+

Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster... more
Take a virtual dive into the Great Barrier Reef with us. We will then make a splash by creating a painting, poster or writing a letter advocating for ocean conservation. Ages 8+

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world.... more
Splash down beneath the ocean surface. What can you see below? Craft a see-through port hole to an underwater world. What incredible creatures will you see in the sea? Ages 5+

Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run... more
All 2025 prep students are invited to join us at the library, dressed in their uniform, for a fun practice run session about all the wonderful things to expect on their first day at school!

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Make a splash and create an underwater diorama at this hands-on school holiday program. Ages 8+

Fri, Jan 24, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Join us for some family movie fun. BYO popcorn! Ages 5+