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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, Sep 30 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Tue, Oct 01 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Wed, Oct 02 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Thu, Oct 03 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Fri, Oct 04 10:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 05 10:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 06 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

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
A playful, fun and creative family yoga session. Learn how to move your body and connect to your breath to help calm... more
A playful, fun and creative family yoga session. Learn how to move your body and connect to your breath to help calm a busy mind. Yoga brings so many benefits for the whole family!

Fri, Oct 11, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Oct 15, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Oct 18, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Oct 22, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Oct 25, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Mon, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Help your child discover the magic of stories and develop a lifelong love of reading.

Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in... more
Test your wits and challenge yourself at Chess Club! Learn the basics, develop strategy and practise with others in a friendly environment. Suitable for beginners and advance players. Ages 8-15

Tue, Oct 29, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.

Wed, Oct 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mix it up with a bit of art, craft, games, tech activities, and good company. Ages 12+

Thu, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dance, sing and read along with your child at our action-packed Toddler Time program.

Thu, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join other LEGO fans, explore your creativity and see where your imagination can take you. Ages 5+

Fri, Nov 01, 10:45am - 11:05am
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.