Thursday, March 24, 2016 | Asbestos
In March, Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA welcomed a friend, Wira Ginting, from our new partners in Indonesia LION and INABAN (the Indonesia Ban Asbestos Network). Wira visited us and unions to talk about the situation with asbestos in Indonesia, to plan to organise to stop its deadly use and to invite Australian unionists to get active in the campaign …
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Frontpage
APHEDA Executive Officer Kate Lee reflects on the incredible #LetThemStay mobilisation in support of the doctors and hospital staff in Brisbane who refused to discharge Baby Asha back to detention – and outlines five reasons why supporting refugees is union business.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | Asbestos
We know asbestos kills. In some countries asbestos is still mined, manufactured and used. Everyday thousands of people are still exposed to deadly asbestos. While some people profit, other people die. The World Health Organisation says the most efficient way to...
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 | uncategorised
APPEAL TO ASSIST FLOOD RELIEF IN SAHRAWI REFUGEE CAMPS DONATE NOW HOW TO DONATE to assist flood relief efforts in Sahrawi refugee camps To make a tax deductible donation via APHEDA – Union Aid Abroad, call 1800888674 or DONATE ONLINE by going to “Make a...
Friday, October 9, 2015 | uncategorised
EVENT: GLOBAL JUSTICE PHOTO: Pacific Climate Warrior, Isso Nihmai from Vanuatu talks to Australians about climate justice. www.apheda.org Join ActionAid & Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA in a panel and interactive discussion on GLOBAL JUSTICE WHEN:Wednesday 14th October...