Together we change the world. One tiny step at a time. **But we must persist** A small group of Quakers decided to stand with the brave people of Myanmar persisting in their just cause for democracy and freedom. Here's what we got up to⬇️ Video by Frence Boiser

JUST ANNOUNCED: SYDNEY DECOLONISING SPIRITUALITY TALANOA! Book now at bit.ly/4a3Ap3g For all the other opportunities to stand with our guests during their quest for nuclear justice - bit.ly/4vM5KQ9

Quakers are humbled and excited to be hosting this event in Melbourne, we hope many people of faith will join this spirited conversation! Book yourself to come along at forms.gle/ooKETW5eDPmy... See comments for other events part of this super soulful tour of our new friends...

How does the Federal budget impact areas of key concern to Australian Quakers? Here is a little summary, drawing on analysis of organisations working in these areas

"We must name and challenge power imbalances that make violence seem inevitable" From Joyce Ajlourny of @afsc-org.bsky.social at the ANZAC Day Service of Lament, Repentance and Hope at St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne organised by Pax Christi and the Victorian Council of Churches

War is never the answer. It seems it needs to be said. Again. Our hearts are bleeding and we are alarmed about developments

"I feel like there is God in me... like there is a candle in me. God is not 'there' but he is here." Sikhuphukile Nare, a Quaker from Zimbabwe, shares her inward experience of worship. You can watch it here, and if her words speak to you, please do help us share her message. youtu.be/6DvxC9N5tZI?...

"There is God in me" - A Young Quaker on Faith and Global Quakerism

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Quakers Australia join our voice to the many expressing our shock, condemnation and deepest grief at the mass shooting of Jewish people at a Hanukkah gathering in Sydney, a terrible act of antisemitic violence...

QA Peaceworker, Jessica Morrison, and the Quaker Peace & Legislation Committee will launch a new report examining Australia’s arms trade with Peter Woolcott. Join the conversation online or in person in Canberra on 27 August. Register at the link. This is a ticketed event ($25 AUD).

Australia’s Opaque Arms Trade and Obligations under International Law | Australian Institute of International Affairs

Australia played a key bipartisan role in shepherding through what was a complex and fraught treaty process. In 2006 Australia was one of the seven co-authors of the UNGA resolution calling for an Arm...

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Quakers Australia has endorsed the recent inter‑Quaker statement: “Quakers discern genocide is occurring in Gaza and urge courageous action.” This statement was issued in late July 2025 by eight Quaker organizations. afsc.org/newsroom/qua...

Quakers discern genocide is occurring in Gaza and urge courageous action

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The full Backhouse Lecture, delivered yesterday by Tim Gee at Quakers Australia's Yearly Meeting in Melbourne, is now available to watch on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=noXJ...

2025 Backhouse Lecture with FWCC General Secretary Tim Gee

YouTube video by Quakers Australia

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We are very excited about Tim Gee being at Australia Yearly Meeting in Melbourne this week. You can register for this lecture via the link here: www.quakersaustralia.info/july2025-yea...

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Hello from Australia! I'm going to be giving the Backhouse Lecture in Melbourne on Monday. It's possible to watch online. See you there?https://www.quakersaustralia.info/resources/backhouse-lectures @quakersaustralia.bsky.social

Listen to FWCC General Secretary and this year's Backhouse Lecture author Tim Gee speak about his personal journey with faith and activism, and how Quakerism continues to fuel peace movements in the world, on ABC Australia's National Radio show 'Soul Search' here now: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

Peacemaking, counterpower and justice — Quaker Tim Gee - ABC listen

How might religious traditions animate the world's modern peace movements? What tools do they provide people working towards a more just and peaceful society?

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On World Hunger Day Australian Quakers are fasting in solidarity with Gaza. We are devastated and outraged by the relentless bombings and the withholding of the basics of life, including food, for over two months by the government of Israel. #FastForGaza @afsc-org.bsky.social @fcnl.bsky.social

Friends World Committee for Consultation General Secretary, Tim Gee will deliver the 2025 Backhouse Lecture at 7:30pm AEST on 7 July at Leggatt Hall at University College, Melbourne and online, as part of the upcoming Australia Yearly Meeting. www.quakersaustralia.info/resources/ba...

The Australian Democracy Network and 22 civil society groups have sent an open letter to the Victorian Premier, urging respect for the right to protest and opposing proposed protest laws. Now is the time for MPs to hear from their constituents. Share: australiandemocracy.org.au/vic-protest-...

Letter to Victorian Premier on proposed anti-protest laws

Working together for a fairer democracy

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From today, we will no longer be posting or engaging on X. The disinformation and hate on the platform mean that it is no longer a useful communication tool for us. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Quakers worldwide leave X over harmful content

Quakers in Britain are joining other Quaker bodies across the world in disengaging from the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on 16 December.

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Quakers Australia’s George Fox birthday celebration took place during our July Yearly Meeting hybrid proceedings in Adelaide, South Australia. As this year marking the 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth ends, we reflect on the spiritual vision of Fox and friends that shaped the Quaker movement.

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Find out about the events and activities marking ‘George Fox at 400’ and what they've achieved for the World Family of Friends at fwcc.world/fox-400-revi...