Events at the Brotherhood

The Brotherhood of St Laurence is a hub for events and discussions to advance our goal of an Australia free of poverty. Our calendar includes the lively lunchtime seminar series, annual Sambell Oration, and other information sessions and workshops on our programs and services.

What's on:

Brotherhood Talks: Co-operatives and mutuals – a win-win for workers and communities experiencing disadvantage

Date 12:00 PM 07 November 2019 - 14:00 PM 07 November 2019

Our expert panel of Melina Morrison (Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals), Gerrie Mitra PSM (Group Executive Director, Disability and Reform, SA Department of Human Services), Dave Kerin (Earthworker Co-operative Network) and Eleanor Coffey (Redgum Cleaning Co-operative) will unpack the theory and practice of worker owned co-operatives and mutuals.

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Major annual events

The Hope Prize

The Hope Prize

The Hope Prize short story competition encourages Australian writers to tackle a subject that is all too often hidden from public view. 
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Sambell Oration

Sambell Oration 2016

Named after former Brotherhood of St Laurence Executive Director Geoffrey Sambell, the Sambell Oration is an annual forum for ideas that advance a fairer Australia. 
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Contact us

General events
Email: events(at)bsl.org.au

Research and Policy lunchtime seminars
Email: jdouglas(at)bsl.org.au

View past seminars.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) acknowledges and understands its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and recognises that all children and young people have the right to be treated with respect and care, and to be safe from all forms of abuse. BSL has a zero tolerance towards child abuse.
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We will support our staff, volunteers, clients and the community if they experience violence.

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The Brotherhood of St Laurence acknowledges and recognises the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders both past and present.

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