You are invited to...

Students of Sustainability Conference 2007

Hello,

Concerned about climate change, the expansion of the nuclear industry, forests, water, the fate of our planet and the people on it?

Want to find out more, meet people creating change, living sustainably and creatively, get active not radio-active?

Well, the Students of Sustainability Conference is the thing for you!

What is it?
It's the most exciting and inspirational thing you could do over your winter break.

The Students of Sustainability Conference (SoS) is the largest meeting of the environment movement in the country.

Attracting between 600 and 800 participants, it is now in its 16th year.

SoS is a convergence of communities, students, academics, and environment and Indigenous groups from around Australia. >From those who are new and want to find out more, to those who have dedicated their lives to the protection of the environment, SoS has something for all. It features inspiring speakers, practical workshops, community nights, bands, films, field trips, actions, reflection, dialogue, celebration.

It's one of the best weeks of the year.

For more information, check out www.studentsofsustainability.org

Aims of SoS 2007

* to inspire ecologically sustainable practices as an alternative to current societal values;
* to empower individuals and groups to bring about positive social and political change through open space, skill sharing opportunities;
* to create national and international networks of environmentally-minded people;
* to integrate environmentalism with other progressive movements such as human rights, anti-war and cultural awareness movements;
* and to create a conference that is accessible to as many people as possible.

When is it?
9 – 13 July
(Rock up on Sunday 8th and Leave Saturday 14th, but the conference content runs Monday – Friday)

Where is it?
Murdoch University, Perth

Registering for SoS
Go to the SoS website www.studentsofsustainability.org and download a form under register, the webform will be up soon, or else contact your local environment collective or State network as most are doing group registration – see www.asen.org.au for contacts.

Cost of the Conference

Standard, Waged $200

Standard, Student/Unwaged $175

Discounts (Standard Registration only - tick all that apply):

Early Bird(before June 1st, 2007) $-15

Lunch Only (i.e. will source own breakfast & dinner) $-15

No Camping (i.e. own accommodation) $-30

More Sustainable Transport (from the East Coast)* $-45

* Those eligible for the sustainable transport discount are people who catch the train, coach or drive with 3+ people. To make this as easy as possible for as many people as possible state networks are doing co-ordinated sustainable transport. If you are interested in being part of this please contact your state convenor:

Queensland & Northern Territory
E-mail: tarquindaisy@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0423 117 257

New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory
Diana Popic
E-mail: the00mcbuckle@yahoo.com
Mobile: 0402 434 990

Victoria & Tasmania
Tara
E-mail: tarazen99@hotmail.com
Mobile: 0419 181 781

South Australia
E-mail: keef0006@flinders.edu.au

Fundraising and Subsidies

The conference is organised entirely by student volunteers – this is why the cost of the conference is as cheap as it is. But we know students are strapped for cash, so if money is an issue, we are doing fudraising to subsidise the cost of transport and registration – come along and help out. We want as many people to come as possible, so please don't let money stop you.

Accommodation is camping and food is vegan and the tastiest, most nutritious you've ever had! If you need camping gear, don't worry we can help - just let us know!

~~~ So if you can come, GREAT!! ~~~

I look forward to seeing you there.

"Everybody is a student of sustainability