Our second nonviolent direct action workshop will be held on 2nd December, 2007.

Where: Joy Cummings Centre, corner Pacific and Scott Streets, Newcastle.

11am -- 4pm.

RSVP is essential, email george[at]hcec.org.au

or phone 49261641.

De-mystify the world of non-violent blockade actions and find out just how easy it is to take part.

Over 250 people have pledge to take non-violent direct action against the proposed third coal export terminal in Newcastle to prevent the rapid expansion of greenhouse gas emissions from our export coal.

Direct action against this project has already begun; this month saw hundreds of people blockade Newcastle harbour for five hours in a colourful demonstration.

More actions are planned, including a walk-in onto the site of the proposed terminal, where preliminary construction work has begun.

The Hunter Community Environment Centre is offering workshops of non-violent direct action so you can get the skills to take part in this community movement.

When: 2nd December, 11am – 4pm

Where: The Joy Cummings Centre, cnr Scott and Pacific Streets Newcastle.

Learn about:

• Legal issues around protest and direct action,
• How to deal with the media and present our action well,
• Skills for dealing with confrontation and fear
• Theories of non-violence, and why it works,

Please RSVP to the Hunter Community Environment Centre by calling 49261641 or email george@hcec.org.au

Lunch will be provided.

Why take direct action anyway?

The NSW Government and the coal corporations that mine the Hunter are undertaking a massive expansion of the coal industry in this region – effectively doubling the output of what is already the world’s biggest coal exporting port.

Despite extensive and diverse opposition to this expansion, on the grounds that it will accelerate climate change and rip open endangered woodlands for open-cuts, the Government is steadfastly supporting more coal production.

The situation is such that it is becoming increasingly unlikely that we will be able to implement the radical changes to our economic and social structures that the climate crisis demands.

The community is left with no option but to defend the climate with our bodies, and prevent the construction of the third coal export terminal and the Anvil Hill open-cut coal mine.