Local action groups

The Warrnambool Group informs ourselves and others about human rights around the world. This work helps survivors of human rights abuses and also their families.

About us: The Victorian network serves about 450 supporters. For 40 years we have protected people from torture and ill-treatment, helped release wrongful detainees, and also secured access to medical treatment and legal counsel for prisoners.

This network has saved lives. We send regular emails with urgent cases for network supporters to take action on. Supporters can also use pre-written letters provided by the network.

Location: Amnesty International Action Centre, Centre 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood

Contact: vicurgentactions@amnesty.org.au

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About us: Covering the Dandenong Ranges and foothills in outer eastern Melbourne, we are a small, friendly group of concerned citizens living in the area who want to help others by endeavouring to protect their human rights. We have been meeting for over 15 years and participate in letter writing and like to hold fun and interesting community events.

Meeting time: 8pm, 1st Monday of the month

Location: Watering Hole Tavern, 250 Olinda-Monbulk Rd, Monbulk.

Contact: aiatthehillsgroup@gmail.com

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About us: Writing letters to defend human rights is an important part of our group’s activities.

Meeting time: 8pm, 3rd Tuesday of month

Location: St Stephen and St Mary Parish Centre, 383 High Street

Contact: beatrice.head1@gmail.com.

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About us: The Schools Network is made up of dedicated volunteers who support Amnesty school groups. We provide materials for teachers, including a guide to starting your own Amnesty school group, and a new schools pack each term with activities!

Contact: vicschools@amnesty.org.au.

About us: We are a group of Amnesty volunteers and activists dedicated to changing the conversation and campaigning for refugee and asylum seeker rights.

Meeting time: 7pm, 2nd Wednesday of the month

Location: Amnesty International Action Centre, Centre 8, 134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood

Contact: amnestyrefugeenetwork@gmail.com

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About us: Want to fight bad guys? Protect those who can’t protect themselves? Bring together your passion for pop culture and human rights? Join the Amnesty Pop Culture Network! Our team is based in Melbourne, Victoria. We combine pop culture and also activism to make a difference for human rights.

The Pop Culture Network works to raise awareness of human rights. Our group has volunteered at many pop culture events while in Melbourne. This includes Comic Con, PAX Aus, Australian Movie & Comic Expo, and also Madman Anime Festival.

Contact: amnestypopculture@gmail.com

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About us: We are a group of passionate activists from Nunawading and also surrounding areas. Anyone is welcome to join! If you want to learn more about human rights while creating change, please come along.

Meeting time: 3rd Monday of the month

Location: Box Hill Library

Contact: stephenadams1@optusnet.com.au.

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About us: The North East Metro Action Group covers a large region, including most of Manningham, Banyule and also Nillumbik shires.

We focus on women’s rights, Indigenous youth justice, refugee and asylum seeker rights and also the death penalty. Our group organises campaigns, seminars, guest speakers and other activities.

Meeting Time: 8pm, 1st Thursday of the month

Location: Eltham Uniting Church Hall.

Contact: katrinajnorth@gmail.com

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About us: The University of Melbourne Action Group is made up of like-minded students passionate about human rights. Throughout the year we host various special events including pub nights, film screenings, and speaker panels.

Meeting time: 12pm, Tuesdays

Contact: amnesty.melbuni@gmail.com

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