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Is
This the Generation We Have Been Waiting For?
Wednesday January 9th, 8.30pm
Craig Kielburger emphasises the need for idealism instead of cynicism,
engagement rather than disengagement - an appealing message
for children and young teenagers.
But while we can all be inspired by his own story and by the
achievements of Free The Children, are people of other ages likely to be somewhat more immune from his message?
Perhaps it's all the more important that they get to hear it!
Speakers:
Craig Kielburger :
"Inspiring a New Generation of Young Leaders" [Transcript]
Craig Kielburger is an 18 year old Canadian. At the age of 12, he started an organisation in Canada, (Kids Can) Free the Children, to fight the practice of child labour across the world. (Kids Can) Free the Children now has more than 100,000 members in 35 countries. Carl Kielbarger shares the stories of his travels and the children he's helped, discussing how young people can bring about change in the world. More...
The Most Reverend Dr Peter Carnley AO:
"Does Australia Nurture its Young?" [Transcript]
Doctor Peter Carnely is the Archbishop of Perth and the Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia. He has has lectured in theology at universities across the world and in 1998 he was made an officer of the Order of Australia for his contributions to theology, ecumenism and social justice. Dr Carnley addresses the prevalence of the internet and other electronic media in children's lives, to the point where children are now being forced into assuming adult roles and behaviour at a time when they should be free to be children. More...
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The Alfred Deakin Lectures were part of the 2001 Melbourne International Arts Festival. This lecture was first broadcast on May 19th 2001, as part of the celebrations commemorating the first sitting of federal parliament.
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