Events and Opportunities

Toowoomba’s new Pregnancy Support Centre is being launched with an evening of information, inspiration and entertainment on Thursday, May 23. Download flyer with details here.

'Eva’s Place – Pregnancy and Early Parenting Support' is a new service that will open its doors later this year in Toowoomba. Women and girls can access the support they need to confidently continue their pregnancies and parent their babies.
Support and nurture will be offered through mentoring and friendship, education and information, assistance with maternity and baby goods, parenting programs, group activities, referral and networking with other agencies and more.
Come along to hear all about Eva’s Place – and you will have an opportunity to donate to the vital work of Eva's Place.

You are invited to our first Melbourne screening of  "It's a girl".

Saturday 25 May 7pm
ACF Church 1070 Stud Road, Rowville

Special Guest: Senator John Madigan

Please spread the word to family and friends. This is a timely opportunity for people to see this film.

View trailer.... http://www.itsagirlmovie.com/

Senator Madigan has confirmed that he will be attending this screening and speaking. (See information below for information of Senator Madigan's Bill).

There will also be an exclusive opportunity for you to order your own copy of this informative and challenging film.

Entry is free, donations welcome.

If you wish to arrange another screening in your own region and network, please contact Robin  rjbeyond@gmail.com and Mob. 0408055655 for details.

Insurance Amendment (Medicare Funding for Certain Types of Abortion) Bill 2013”.  Details: http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate_Committees?url=fapa_ctte/health_insur_amend_bill_2013/index.htm

Expressions of interest are being sought to host a screening of the documentary 'It's a Girl' in Australia.

This timely tour of 'It's a Girl' coincides with the tabling of a Bill by Senator Madigan to de- fund gender selection abortions in Australia.

The trailer for this powerful documentary can be viewed here

Please contact Robin at rjbeyond@gmail.com and Mob. 0408055655 for any details.

The Lower House of the Parliament of Tasmania has passed an abortion Bill that is even more extreme than that in Victoria (I didn’t think that was even possible!) with 13 voting in favour and 11 opposed.
All of the ten Liberals opposed the Bill, all of the five Greens supported it and all but one (of 10) ALP members supported it - Michael Polley courageously crossed the floor to vote against it.

There were great moments throughout the debate. Will Hodgman (Leader of the Opposition) spoke strongly about how he could not ignore the unborn child. Jacquie Petrusma (Liberal Party) talked about her own struggles and triumphs during challenging years of young and older motherhood, about the research showing negative psychological and physical risks of abortion and about the development of life in the womb. Mark Shelton (Liberal party) spoke of his adoration for his grandson, Evan, with Down Syndrome and the relief that his daughter had chosen life for him. Michael Ferguson (Liberal), amongst other things talked about the tactics used by supporters of the Bill and the misleading nature of the Bill. He also critiqued the Bill for the lack of due process and public consultation, a complaint made by many.

There were some speakers in support of the Bill that were just so hard to listen to - their misinformation so passionately repeated again and again. Numerous times they referred to difficult circumstances that drive women to abort (but no mention of addressing those social and economic needs – only abortion!),  and the “empowerment of women gaining autonomy over their reproductive choices”....by aborting their babies??!! Among the supporters of the Bill, there was almost no mention of the baby, for whom abortion is fatal. If you can bear to watch those parts of the debate, the footage will be available on our website shortly.

The Institute of Public Affairs has weighed in on the debate, saying that ""Proposed changes contained in the Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) Bill 2013 threaten freedom of speech and freedom of conscience". They also stated that "Singling out particular premises for special treatment undermines equality before the law. This bill does not make it illegal to distribute material outside supermarkets or sports grounds, for instance. The Tasmanian government should not ban protests, whether they occur outside an abortion clinic or a timber mill".

Please act - The Bill also needs to be passed by the Upper House of Tasmania. Please contact the members of the Upper House and respectfully ask them not to support the Bill, and your reasons why.

rosemary.armitage@parliament.tas.gov.au ; ivan.dean@parliament.tas.gov.au ; craig.farrell@parliament.tas.gov.au ; kerry.finch@parliament.tas.gov.au ; ruth.forrest@parliament.tas.gov.au; Michael.gaffney@parliament.tas.gov.au ; Vanessa.goodwin@parliament.tas.gov.au ; greg.hall@parliament.tas.gov.au ; paul.harriss@parliament.tas.gov.au ; tony.mulder@parliament.tas.gov.au ; tania.rattray@parliament.tas.gov.au ; sue.smith@parliament.tas.gov.au ; adriana.taylor@parliament.tas.gov.au ; hobart@parliament.tas.gov.au ; jim.wilkinson@parliament.tas.gov.au 

 

Please also shoot off a quick email to those who stood for life in Tasmanian Parliament on Tuesday night and thank them for voting against the Bill.

will.hodgman@parliament.tas.gov.au
jeremy.rockliff@parliament.tas.gov.au
michael.polley@parliament.tas.gov.au
elise.archer@parliament.tas.gov.au
peter.gutwein@parliament.tas.gov.au
rene.hidding@parliament.tas.gov.au
jacquie.petrusma@parliament.tas.gov.au
mark.shelton@parliament.tas.gov.au
adam.brooks@parliament.tas.gov.au
matthew.groom@parliament.tas.gov.au
michael.ferguson@parliament.tas.gov.au

More information to come.

 

Book now for the first Choices of Life dinner in Melbourne.
 
Come along to hear about Choices of Life, about the plans to grow, and to hear some inspiring personal testimonies.
 
When: 6pm Saturday 2nd March 2013
Where: Corpus Christi school hall, 380 Princess Highway, Kingsville
Cost: $30 (includes buffet dinner and drinks)
RSVP: Friday 22nd February
See the attached invitation for further details.
 
Choices of Life takes the message of life to schools across Australia in an interactive presentation on the facts and choices surrounding the beginning of human life.  

Happy New Year to everyone!  

Cherish Life Queensland looks forward to your support at the first event on the prolife calendar -

The RALLY FOR LIFE is being held at 2pm on Saturday 2nd February 2013 at the usual venue of Queen’s Park, cnrs William, Elizabeth & George Sts, Brisbane city. 

You can download the flyer for the rally from here

Please send these details to your Contacts and post them on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.

The rousing Roby Curtis band will start off the event with some great numbers at 1pm. 

You will need to bring:
-chair/rug
-umbrella (it can be hot!)
-water
-DONATION (please – we need to keep this Rally as an annual event)

Rally speakers are:
Geoffrey Bullock – well-known champion of the prolife movement, Geoffrey works tirelessly for Family Voice Australia and will be speaking on the sanctity of life.
Anthony Banfield – a young man who lost his first two children to abortion and speaks of the impact this has had on his life.  (Men are often overlooked in the abortion scenario.)
Veronica Hayes – a vibrant well-spoken young woman speaking to inspire youth to get active in the pro-life issues.

Can you:
-help on the day by inflating and tying balloons?
-be a marshall at the event?
-drop equipment etc back to the Cherish Life office immediately after the Rally?
-be an official donation collector at the event?
If yes, please contact Teresa in the Cherish Life office either via email or phone – teresa@cherishlife.org.au or Ph 3871 2445, as soon as possible.

Hoping to see you all at the Rally For Life 2013,

Teresa Martin
State President

From the 100,000 Prayers for Life website:

WHAT is the '100,000 Prayers for Life' Campaign?
We are calling all Christians to be silent no more and cause a tidal wave, storming heaven with our prayers to end abortion in Australia.

WHO?
 The 100,000 Prayers to End Abortion Campaign is run by the team behind the ‘National Day for Prayer and Fasting,’ which is coordinated by Australian Heart Ministries, an interdenominational Christian ministry organisation. Australian Heart Ministries has a long history in National Prayer Initiatives and is operating in the knowledge that prayer is powerful.  We are people of all professions offering our services for the sake of advocating that Christians can be silent no more on the issue of abortion in Australia. We believe that together we can help change the scape of our land as a combined force.
 

WHY?
 Because …
 It’s unprecedented – it’s never been done before to this extent. But we know it works because of the effective, prayer-centric and respectful 40 Days for Life campaigns.
 
With an estimated 100,000 babies’  lives being ended every year in Australia to abortion, it’s only fair that 100,000 of us tell God together that we know this isn’t right and we need His help to end it.
 
And WE KNOW IT WILL WORK … because of the amazing impact that 40 Days for Life campaigns have had around the world. See more about this amazing campaign here!

HOW?…
 IT’S SIMPLE (only 2 steps!)
 Step 1. Choose to create your own short prayer or use a  pre-written prayer.  Please pray it as you send it!
 
Step 2. Invite your family and friends to do the same.
 

WE NEED YOU … AND YOUR FRIENDS
The groundswell of awareness-building and prayer-making is up to you to create. Join the campaign so our prayerful voices will unite all Christians in an effort to present a powerful sound unto the Lord!
 Women need you.
 Men need you.
 Doctors need you.
 The babies need you.

Send your prayer here

 

 

Join us for the final hour of prayer.

From 6:30pm outside the Fertility Control Centre.

Followed by a celebratory supper at St Francis Pastoral Centre (326 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne).
7:30pm-9:30pm, 4th November.
RSVP 2nd November: events@40daysforlifemelb.org ph 0401 802 013

 

Mordialloc LifeVote Electoral Group invites you to a screening of October Baby, to support the work of Life Vote.
Where – The Bentley Club (upstairs), 33 Yawla St., Bentley (5 minute walk from Bentley train station, Melways Ref 68 B11)
When – Sunday, Nov 11 at 4:00 pm
Cost - $20 donation on the day (cost includes tea and coffee after the movie screening)
RSVP – call/text Maria by Mon, Nov 5. marialusby4@gmail.com, ph 0438 088 681
*Only 100 tickets available.

Priceless Life warmly invites you to their 'End of Year Celebrations' on Saturday 3rd November at 7pm.

 "As part of our night we will be screening the recently released movie 'October Baby'.
The night will be one of celebration with like-minded friends, inspiration and reflection as we consider the part we are able to play in response to the difficult issue of unexpected pregnancy and its outcomes".

The price for the night is $20 per person, $30 per couple, or $10 per child, student or pension concession. Pricing for a family of two adults and two children is $45. This includes refreshments and a light supper.

Venue - at our Alderley Centre within Cornerstone Auditorium.

Registrations can be made online www.pricelesslifecentre.info.events
Please RSVP and [Register] by Monday 29 October.
There will be an opportunity to give to the work of PLC.