The Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning

educating for a fairer world

The Centre empowers schools and the wider community to take action for social justice, peace and a sustainable world future.

We achieve this by providing access to education programs, training, resources and networks.

Our primary focus is supporting Tasmanian teachers to implement key aspects of  state and national curricula, specifically those that relate to responsible citizenship, sustainability, values and global perspectives.


Who we are  |  Vision  |  Aims  |  Beliefs  |  Activities  |  Clients
Resources  |  Opening hours  |  Patron  |  2012 Management Committee
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We are

• A non-profit organisation established in 1985.
• An incorporated association run by members who share our vision.
• Independent of any political or religious group.
• Managed by a committee elected from the members.
• Funded by specific purpose grants for projects and resources and by members and supporters for office overheads.

Our Vision is a Tasmania where everyone works together for a just, peaceful and sustainable world future.

Our Aims

• To be Tasmania’s leading independent centre for the promotion of education for social justice and human rights.
• To provide practical learning experiences that demonstrate ways of contributing to positive change both locally and globally.
• To actively facilitate the involvement of Tasmanian organisations in raising awareness of social justice and human rights issues.

Our Beliefs

We believe that it is possible to change the world in order to make it a fairer, more peaceful, more sustainable place. We see the world as one where it is recognised that:

• We are all one people living together on this planet.
• The way we think and act has global impacts.
• We all share a responsibility to improve our world.
• We can make a difference if we embrace all people and work together.
• Awareness of social issues - local and global - is the key to making a difference.

For us, global issues are integral to social justice and human rights. Global issues include:

• Peace and conflict resolution.
• Tolerance and respect between all peoples.
• Environmental sustainability.
• Fair trade.
• Gender equity.
• Meeting the basic needs and dignity of all.
• Personal commitments to responsible living.

Our Programs and Services

We work with others to LEARN, CONNECT and ACT by providing:

• Innovative education programs.
• Professional learning and mentoring for teachers.
• Connections between the education and community sectors.
• Projects and events to create positive change.
• Support to like-minded groups and individuals.
• Resources, information and a community office / meeting space.

Find out more about our current programs and services.

Our Members

To achieve our objectives, we work with:

• Students - inspiring them to make a positive difference in the community.
• Teachers - providing them with professional learning on global issues.
• Schools - helping them to build links with community and business organisations.
• Community organisations - supporting them in change projects and taking their message to the education sector.
• Individuals - enabling them to realize their own change projects.
• Local, national and global organisations - networking for common causes.

Our Resources

Through the Global Learning Resource Library we are able to offer information and resources on global issues. Our resources include:

• The Global Learning Resource Library (books, teaching kits, videos, posters and web links).
• Regular newsletters and event notices.
• This website.
• A speaker’s network.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Other times can be arranged by appointment: phone 0400 824 261

Patron

We are very pleased to welcome Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner, Robin Banks, as our inaugural patron.

Management Committee

President:
Heather Chong (Individual)

Vice Presidents:
Mary Dickins (United Nations Association of Australia - Tas)
Greg Sawyer (Department of Education/Rose Bay High School)

Treasurer & Public Officer:
Wendy Evans (Soroptimists International of Hobart)

Secretary:
Jennifer White (Individual)

Members:
Robin Bowden (Individual)
Amy Fogarty (Individual)
Jeff Garsed (Australian Education Union)
Robert Hortle (Oaktree Foundation)
Jeremy Picone (RESULTS Australia)
Ros Lewis (Oxfam Australia)
Eamonn Pollard (Sacred Heart College/Justice Action Network)
Laura Sykes (Vision Generation)
Yabbo Thompson (Global Education Consultant)
Lynn Townsend (Individual)

Ex-officio:
Helen Hortle (Coordinator)
 

Contact us

Tasmanian Centre for Global Learning
4 Battery Square, Battery Point,
Tasmania 7004, AUSTRALIA

Phone: 03 6223 1025

Fax: 03 6224 8041

Email: admin@afairerworld.org