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Fair Trade Vision Burwood

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25.01.2022 Happy Australian Organic Awareness Month (or AOAM for short) So which one should we choose? Fair trade or organic? Why not choose both if you can! Many fair trade products are also organic, and as such, there are some organic products that are also fair trade too! The great thing is that both share respect for the environment When youre out shopping for essentials, consider grabbing organic goods and support local Aussie businesses

24.01.2022 Indigenous Cultural Awareness Webinar Walk with us towards a shared future, acknowledging our shared history. You will get to:... experience a Welcome to Country hear from local Community Elders listen to creatives have the opportunity to ask questions of our panel. This event is free all abilities welcome aimed at 16-25 year olds but all are welcome Monday 28 September 2020 10:00 11:30am Register now at: www.trybooking.com/BKZWX Any questions please call 9294 6716 or email [email protected]

23.01.2022 Heres a simple breakfast idea for the Live Below the Line - Oaktree 5 Day Challenge. Banana pancakes! Grocery List: https://bit.ly/3m5WDa6 Remember to purchase Australian Organic bananas! Its Australian Organic Awareness Month (or AOAM for short). ... Donate to Deakin Visionaries here: www.livebelowtheline.com.au/fundraisers/DeakinVisionaries As part of your donation, why not enter our giveaway for your chance to win a FairFeed Gift Voucher: https://forms.gle/1MoMW7GbHd92TUJo6 Donation giveaway entries close Wed 30 Sept at 11:59pm. Terms and conditions apply, please read the Google Form above for further details - Good Luck!

23.01.2022 Thankyou has said bye to bottled water A Deakin University alumna Co-founded social enterprise. https://thankyou.co//were-announcing-the-end-of-thankyou-w

22.01.2022 Yesterday marked the end of National Student Volunteer Week 2020. Heres a look back at some of our past & present student volunteers at Fair Trade Vision Burwood. Want to join the committee in 2021? Attend our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM)! We will be reviewing the past year, from successes to failures and what we have planned for the future. We will also have an Uber Eats raffle on the night. - Try your luck!

21.01.2022 Need to do a little grocery shopping soon? Why not stock up on some #Fairtrade kitchen products? Theres so much to choose from. We have ice cream, chutneys, popcorn and vanilla too! Featured Brands: Savaii Popo, Ben & Jerrys, Eat Me Chutneys, Serious Food Co., The Goodness, Taylor & Colledge Vanilla, Queen Fine Foods... Source: Fairtrade ANZ #fairtradefortnight See more

20.01.2022 By reaching out to our friends and letting them know that were there for them, we care and want them to feel safe and supported when theyre going through a tough time, theyll know they can open up to us. Learn how to be a good friend and ask R U OK? at www.ruok.org.au

19.01.2022 Yesterday marked the end of #ZeroWasteWeek (7 - 11 Sept) ....but why stop now? Consider implementing simple habits into your lifestyle to reduce waste. Zero Waste Week is an international campaign, where over 80 countries have been getting involved in for over the last few years. "No-one can do everything, everyone can do something,... Together we can do anything." Zero Waste Week Australia: www.zerowasteweek.co.uk/zero-waste-week-australia/ Sustainability Victoria - Get it Right on Bin Night: www.recycling.vic.gov.au Join the community! Zero Waste Heroes! For more info: https://www.zerowasteweek.co.uk/zero-waste-week-facts/

17.01.2022 2020 AGM agenda has been emailed out to club members! Check your inbox! Join us next Friday night! May even win an eGift Card 2020 AGM agenda has been emailed out to club members! Check your inbox! Join us next Friday night! May even win an eGift Card

16.01.2022 The Deakin University Student Association team decided to launch some trial awards this year in order to recognise clubs that managed to engage students during T2 Welcome Back Week. Fair Trade Vision Burwood, Deakin Health Promotion Society, Fair Trade Vision Geelong Deakin and NOMAD - Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Allied Health at Deakin were fortunately recognised for their teamwork and collaborative efforts in organising their fundraiser film screening of ...After The Apology. Collectively, we won 1st place for the most collaborative club event or initiative! Thanks to this award, we will be sharing the winning $500 cash prize which will go towards funding our future events/initiatives. Thanks to everyone who attended our event as we also managed to raise over $250 through Humanitix ticket sales for Spark Health Australia. Its great to see that we still managed to stay connected during this difficult period and accomplish so much in such a short space of time! Thanks to everyone involved for all their hard work! Check out the other award winners here: https://dusa.org.au/?p=27641 For more info: https://aftertheapology.com

15.01.2022 Its World Patient Safety Day today! We can only keep patients safe when we keep health workers safe. Theme: Health Worker Safety - A Priority for Patient Safety Slogan: Safe health workers, Safe patients... Call for action: Speak up for health worker safety! But what is World Patient Safety Day about Recognising patient safety as a global health priority. The objectives are to increase public awareness and engagement, enhance global understanding, and spur global solidarity and action to promote patient safety. Global Pandemic: All health and social care workers operate around the clock to care for the people we love. They risk their lives whilst raising safety concerns - Lacking personal protective equipment and dealing with unfair pay. COVID19 Health outcomes differ based on socioeconomic status, gender and ethnicity. #healthcareinequalities WHOs Framework - No one should be left behind! For more info: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day/2020

14.01.2022 What word comes to mind when you think of an ethical career Heres our Slido word cloud from our 2020 Visionaries virtual conference. Thanks for submitting some interesting questions at our event. For more info on the organisations and brands that presented on the night, visit the links below:... Oaktree: www.oaktree.org Fairtrade Australia: https://fairtradeanz.org World Vision Australia: www.worldvision.com.au Etiko Fairtrade: https://etiko.com.au See more

13.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone who attended our 2020 Visionaries - Virtual Conference. We had students from Deakin University, Monash University and The University of Melbourne joining us on the night. Thank you for your support & generosity. Through ticket sales and our societies contributions, we were able to donate nearly $200 to Oaktree! Our donations will go towards building the capacity and influence of young people, both in Australia and in overseas countries.... We will be supporting education and leadership programs that fight poverty and injustice in the Asia-Pacific, empowering young people with the tools and resources they need to create change for themselves and their communities. Oaktree have previously worked with countries including Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea to provide scholarships, career and peer counselling, school renovations, teacher training and livelihood support. We received positive feedback from our guest speakers as well as event attendees. Thank you so much for being so fun and engaging during the Q&A session. We hope you were inspired to make a difference in your community, whether it be through volunteering, your future careers, studies or simply just starting a conversation with friends and family. A massive thank you to Deakin Networking and Entrepreneurship Society and Vision Youth Deakin for collaborating with us, as well as Nuriyah (Oaktree), Clive (Fairtrade Australia), Will (World Vision Australia) and Nick (Etiko Fairtrade) for inspiring us.

12.01.2022 Discover the story behind the stunning artwork by Gamilaroi designer, Jeremy Worrall, showcased across SBS and NITV this NAIDOC Week.

12.01.2022 That's a wrap for National NAIDOC Week at Deakin! We will announce the raffle winners soon. For those who bought a ticket, remember to check your email (and junk mailbox) for notifications. Good luck everyone! ... We'll also announce how much funds we raised for Spark Health Australia. For more info: https://sparkhealth.com.au Catch-up on our NAIDOC Week 'In Conversation' Series below: 1 Kiri Wicks: https://bit.ly/2II0Amg 2 Lena Charles & Sarah Sheridan: https://bit.ly/2H1Zf9c 3 Lisa Joyce: https://bit.ly/2Ut3NIN 4 Julie K: https://bit.ly/36Cauhp 5 Ben Russell: https://bit.ly/3prS3Vg Many thanks to Fair Trade Vision Geelong Deakin, Deakin Networking and Entrepreneurship Society, NOMAD - Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Allied Health at Deakin and Deakin Health Promotion Society for collaborating with us.

11.01.2022 Have you thought about purchasing with purpose this Fathers Day ? Our Organic Fairtrade Tees and Sports Balls might just be the perfect gift https://www.rrepp.com.au/shop #coztheplanetswatching

11.01.2022 We have huge news for Victoria! The first ever Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner has been recruited. Gender equality champion Dr Niki Vincent will comm...ence in this critical role in October 2020. Dr Vincent has led South Australias Equal Opportunity Commission since 2016 and will join us to drive our ambitious and nation-leading gender equality reforms in the public sector under the Gender Equality Act 2020. Read more here: http://bit.ly/GEVic #GenderEquality #GenderEqualityVic #Leadership

10.01.2022 LBL 2020 CHALLENGE WEEK IS HERE! Well be running events and giveaways all week so stay tuned! To kick things off, weve got these two Fresko glass flasks u...p for grabs for you and a mate! All you have to do is sign up a friend and fundraise the most today from 9am - 9pm AEDT and youll both receive a flask each! (Were only counting how much you raise during this time period to give everyone a fair go.) These flasks are perfect for making a cold brew coffee or hot tea So, start putting those meal plans into action and ramp up those fundraising efforts! Check out our blog for some handy fundraising tips at www.livebelowtheline.com.au. The winner will be contacted by email. Competition open to AU only.

09.01.2022 Today marks the end of Keep Australia Beautiful Week (17-23 August), but we shouldnt stop here! Litter: Prevent the Spread Here at Fair Trade Vision Burwood, were all about #environmentalsustainability ... "This campaign raises awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our impact on the environment and encourage action. Protecting ourselves from the spread of COVID-19 has led to drastic changes to the way we live from staying at home more to increasing our hygiene practices. Items like single-use food and beverage containers, face masks, hand sanitiser and gloves are in high demand. All with the potential to end up as litter in our beautiful country. The good news is, we believe we can all work towards a litter-free Australia from the comfort of our homes with some simple tips to prevent rubbish ending up in the environment." - Keep Australia Beautiful For more info: https://kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week/

09.01.2022 Giveaway: #Fairtrade Ben & Jerrys Ice cream for Fathers Day!

09.01.2022 Heres a simple snack or dessert idea for the Live Below the Line - Oaktree 5 Day Challenge. Rice Pudding with Strawberry Jam! Grocery List: https://bit.ly/3m5WDa6 Donate to Deakin Visionaries here: www.livebelowtheline.com.au/fundraisers/DeakinVisionaries... As part of your donation, why not enter our giveaway for your chance to win a FairFeed Gift Voucher: https://forms.gle/1MoMW7GbHd92TUJo6 Donation giveaway entries close Wed 30 Sept at 11:59pm. Terms and conditions apply, please read the Google Form above for further details - Good Luck!

08.01.2022 Heres a simple idea for the Live Below the Line - Oaktree 5 Day Challenge. Make some fresh pasta! Grocery List: https://bit.ly/3m5WDa6 Donate to Deakin Visionaries here: www.livebelowtheline.com.au/fundraisers/DeakinVisionaries... As part of your donation, why not enter our giveaway for your chance to win a FairFeed Gift Voucher: https://forms.gle/1MoMW7GbHd92TUJo6 Donation giveaway entries close Wed 30 Sept at 11:59pm. Terms and conditions apply, please read the Google Form above for further details - Good Luck!

08.01.2022 Need to update your wardrobe? Consider purchasing from these brands. They support ethical practices and #fairtrade principles! #fairtradefortnight Click on the images to visit their website for more info! Brands: Etiko Fairtrade, Macpac, Kowtow, rrepp, Yuki Threads, LUSH Australia, Folktribe Clothing, Mighty Good Basics, Shelu

06.01.2022 Want a reusable cloth face mask that helps you stand out from the crowd? Check out these unique masks made from beautiful African printed fabrics, and made by o...ur uber talented Social Sewing teacher Nancy. You can purchase them for $16 each by heading to the link in her IG bio @_oziya_ or heading to oziya.myshopify.com See more

05.01.2022 A massive thank you to all the wonderful and generous people who have already donated to our Deakin Visionaries team page for Live Below the Line - Oaktree: www.livebelowtheline.com.au/fundraisers/DeakinVisionaries We managed to surpass our target goal of $400 in less than 24 hours! What an achievement Fair Trade Vision Burwood, Vision Youth Deakin, Fair Trade Vision Geelong Deakin & Deakin Human Rights and Refugees Societys new goal now is to see how much we can raise... by the end of the month. As part of your donation, dont forget to enter our giveaway for your chance to win a FairFeed Gift Voucher: https://forms.gle/1MoMW7GbHd92TUJo6 FairFeed offer affordable restaurant quality home meals to the community in collaboration with local suppliers, growers & producers - Perfect timing as September is also Australian Organic Awareness Month. #supportlocalbusinesses #whyorganic #chooseorganic #AOAM2020 The FairFeed Community Project was launched by the team at Smoke & Pickles and work tirelessly to feed people fairly & create employment for hospitality workers and visa holders who have been displaced due to COVID-19. For more info: www.fairfeed.com.au Live Below the Line: www.livebelowtheline.com.au

05.01.2022 Heres our shopping list for the Live Below the Line - Oaktree 5 Day Challenge! Stay tuned folks! Remember to follow us on socials for recipe ideas on how to use these ingredients for the 5 Day Challenge! Donate to Deakin Visionaries here: ... www.livebelowtheline.com.au/fundraisers/DeakinVisionaries As part of your donation, why not enter our giveaway for your chance to win a FairFeed Gift Voucher: https://forms.gle/1MoMW7GbHd92TUJo6 Donation giveaway entries close Wed 30 Sept at 11:59pm. Terms and conditions apply, please read the Google Form above for further details - Good Luck! Fair Trade Vision Geelong Deakin, Vision Youth Deakin & Deakin Human Rights and Refugees Society: What have you been cooking up in the kitchen lately? For more information: www.livebelowtheline.com.au

04.01.2022 This is your last chance to enter our NAIDOC Week Raffle! You could win 1 of 3 prize packs from Clothing The Gap, Yarli Creative and Jarin Street, each valued at over $150! Raffle tickets are $5 each, purchase multiples to increase your chances! Open to all current Australian residents. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/naidoc-raffle ... Raffle ends tomorrow Sun 15 Nov at 5pm. All funds will be donated to Spark Health Australia. For more info: https://sparkhealth.com.au

04.01.2022 Yesterday marked the beginning of the 7-day dairy free challenge for #WorldPlantMilkDay. There are so many benefits to going dairy free. It may improve your physical health and reduce your environmental impact. Here are some #FairTrade dairy free options... Ben & Jerrys Non Dairy Flavours: https://lnkd.in/g_4QTQA Niulifes coconut product range is Certified Organic and Certified Fair Trade: https://lnkd.in/gzZrEha For more info: www.worldplantmilkday.com #environmentalimpact #vegan #dairyfree

04.01.2022 Are you passionate about Fairtrade? Want to get involved? A gentle reminder to not miss out on this great opportunity to gain leadership experience. Nominations open for various executive and non-executive positions. So apply now using the form below. Nomination Form: https://drive.google.com//1c6Z94O19jcDBrNtKZ7IaQt_2x/view... Nomination forms must be forwarded by email to [email protected] Please complete this Google Form to indicate your nomination preferences & read the position descriptions: https://forms.gle/7kfUWQzbGWV9muQFA All attendees will enter an Uber Eats giveaway! Multiple eGift Cards up for grabs - Join us on the 28th and try your luck! Key Dates Membership Roll Closes: Fri 21 August (Tomorrow!) Nominations Close: Tues 25 August at 5pm Registrations Close: Tues 25 August at 5pm

03.01.2022 Its the last day of #FairtradeFortnight! Heres our drinks edition! Some of these brands use Fairtrade ingredients like organic quinoa, cane sugar & Arabica coffee beans. Click on the images to visit their website for more info! What are your plans after lockdown? Drinks with mates? ... Featured Brands: FAIR., Karma Drinks, Batchwell, The Little Big Dairy Co. Source: Fairtrade ANZ

03.01.2022 Watch part 5 of our NAIDOC Week ‘In Conversation’ series featuring Ben Russell, an Exercise and Sports Science Indigenous student at Deakin University. Click below for further details.

03.01.2022 What are your go-to products for your daily skincare routines? Why not explore these skincare products that contain Fair Trade ingredients? #FairtradeFortnight Brands selling products that contain Fair Trade ingredients: LUSH Australia: https://lnkd.in/ekhVGnG LUSH Australia: https://lnkd.in/e5kGiHt... eco.logic (www.healthpak.com.au): https://lnkd.in/eBhj4NE Badger Balm: https://lnkd.in/e9BMGpy Simple as that skin: https://lnkd.in/enTi4ut Oway Australia: https://lnkd.in/eC8KQrn Esse Probiotic Skincare: https://lnkd.in/e2twywm Dr. Bronners: https://lnkd.in/eFVhmPk COCOOIL: https://lnkd.in/eKr8xYa WRKS: https://lnkd.in/ef_b5Rf Weleda: https://lnkd.in/e4xTQhZ See more

02.01.2022 Thank you to those who attended our Annual General Meeting (AGM) last week, where we voted on our new Fair Trade Vision Burwood committee for 2021! It was a great time for the team to reflect on what we managed to achieve in the past year. We certainly didnt let a global pandemic stop us in 2020! Weve managed to make some great connections this year with other Deakin societies across Burwood and Geelong, as well as organisations and individuals doing amazing work in thei...r community. It was also a time for us to say goodbye to some of the outgoing committee members. We would like to thank them for their hard-work and dedication to this club. We appreciate everything they have done for Fair Trade Vision Burwood. We wish them well on their future studies, careers and journeys in life. Outgoing Committee President: Emily Zhang Secretary: Kylie Stone Treasurer: Kajol Sharma Social Media Coordinator: Charrmie Rajapakshe Finance Officers: Namita Gosai & Ngoc Do Events Coordinator: Vrinda Singh Liaison Officer: Iesha Clarke Publications Officer: Patricia Clarke Design Officer: Czaryna Clemente General Committee: Sakina Bankoda Incoming Committee President: Kylie Stone Vice President: Kajol Sharma Secretary: Patricia Clarke Treasurer: Ngoc Do Finance Officer: Namita Gosai Events Coordinator: Vrinda Singh Marketing Coordinator: Emily Zhang Marketing Officer: Vishal Ravindran General Committee: Charrmie Rajapakshe & Samsaara Naidoo Were still open to expanding our committee in the future. Feel free to email or DM us if you are interested. You will have the opportunity to support a passionate team and help us continue our advocacy work. Email: [email protected] Stay tuned folks! We have some exciting events coming up for the remainder of 2020; which will be released soon. Hoping 2021 will go back to normal so we can do some campus based events and around Melbourne.