AFOPA EVENTS CALENDAR
Events in Adelaide and
Palestine Solidarity Rally - Peace Park to Parliament House
Palestine Solidarity Rally - Peace Park to Parliament House
Join us and march in solidarity with Palestine on Sunday the 26th of October.
We will be marching from Peace Park to Parliament House, demanding that Australia end its complicity in the ongoing genocide, apartheid and occupation of Palestine.
When: 2pm, Sunday October 26 2025
Where: Gathering at Peace Park, marching to Parliament House
The Encampments - Film Fundraiser
The Encampments - Film Fundraiser Hosted by Teachers and School Staff for Palestine
Purchase tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-encampments-film-fundraiser
In response to the genocide occurring in Gaza, Teachers and School Staff for Palestine South Australia is organising a screening of The Encampments documentary and a mutual aid market to raise funds for the Lajee Centre at the Aida Refugee Camp in Bethlehem, Palestine. The proceeds from the screening will go directly towards providing backpacks and school supplies for children and young people in the camp.
Webinar: The Future of Palestine and what Australia should do - times are AEDT
Webinar by Australians for Humanity: The Future of Palestine and what Australia should do
Join Australians for Humanity for the important topic: The Future of Palestine and what Australia should do.
Identifying Humanitarian, Moral, Legal and Political Obligations to Act
A webinar will be held on Friday 31 October from 9:00 AM AEDT - 3:30 PM - with an hour long interval from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Co-Chairs for the event are former Senator Margaret Reynolds AC and Professor Stuart Rees AM
The program includes:
A welcome and tribute to our friend our Friend & Colleague, former Palestinian Ambassador the late Ali Kazak.
Four expert panels will discuss:
Session One: ‘Palestinians’ Perspectives on Palestine’s Future.’
Session Two: ‘Legal/Media Dilemmas in Responding to Genocide.’
Session Three: ‘Humanitarian Assistance, Rebuilding Lives.’
Session Four: ‘Prioritising Sanctions, Australian Rehabilitation & Rebuilding Plans?: - Margaret Reynolds in Conversation with Chris Sidoti
Register to attend the webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_q6WzDGaXSOereLt_QI0pbQ
Watch this space for more details of our panelists and program over the coming weeks
ABLE Panel Discussion: The Global Consequences of the War in Gaza
This panel discussion will explore the impact of the war in Gaza on international law, Australian politics, and geopolitics in the Middle East.
Event details
Date: Monday, 10 November 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Ingkarni Wardli 715 Conference Room
Further inquiries: A/Professor Priya Chacko: priya.chacko@adelaide.edu.au
With respect to international law, Dr Josh Curtis (Adelaide Law School), will examine the 2024 ICJ Advisory Opinion and the challenge to Vice-President Sebutinde’s dissent, the ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu over war crimes, and the UN’s limited role due to the US veto in the Security Council. These events suggest Israeli policies on Gaza and the West Bank are increasingly unsustainable, but the future of the peace process remains unclear.
Regarding Australian politics, Professor Kanishka Jayasuriya (School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Murdoch University), will focus on how the Gaza war has deepened divisions within the Labor Party, civic institutions (such as arts organisations), and universities. These developments reflect a crisis in the liberal international order, the increasingly authoritarian policing of internal dissent and the hollowing out of accountability mechanisms within these institutions.
Dr Minerva Nasser-Eddine (Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Adelaide) will discuss the Israeli and regional responses that followed the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. These responses have brought about significant and evolving global and regional realignments. Israeli, Palestinian, and broader regional perspectives will be examined in this highly dynamic period of shifting alliances, competing geo-political interests, and the erosion of the so-called rules-based order.
Blue Goose Bush Dance Fundraiser for Gaza
Blue Goose Bush Dance Fundraiser for Gaza
Purchase tickets here - https://events.humanitix.com/blue-goose-bush-dance-fundraiser
Run, Ride
Join the Australian Friends of Palestine Association and the Big Ride for Palestine for our annual Run, Ride, Walk for Palestine event.
Those on bikes will be setting off from 9am at Victoria Square, while those running or walking will departing from Wigley Reserve (Glenelg) from 10am.
To help with our fundraising, you can register as a participant (either as a rider, walker or runner) and set up your fundraising page via Raisely - https://run-and-ride-for-palestine-adelaide-2.raiselysite.com/signup
For more information, head to https://run-and-ride-for-palestine-adelaide-2.raiselysite.com/
LIVESTREAM: Chris Hedges “The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists” 6:30pm AEST/6pm Adelaide time
Chris Hedges “The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists”
- the speech Hedges was to give to the Australian National Press Club, which was abruptly cancelled when they saw the topic!
If you missed out on a ticket to this special event or you're not in Sydney, join the livestream on Monday 20 October from 6.30pm AEST 6pm South Australian Time) via Palestine Justice Movement on Facebook.
Chris will be interviewed by David Marr on ABC Radio National’s Late Night Live at 10pm AEST (9:30pm South Australian Time) on Monday 20 October.
A recording of Chris Hedge’s Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide will be available soon!
From OR to occupied Zones - Brunch with Dr Bushra Othman
From OR to occupied Zones - Brunch with Dr Bushra Othman
A must meet for all students, Dr Bushra Othman, General Surgeon, returns to Adelaide for the 2025 Distinguished Flinders University Alumni Awards.
We have the honour to hear her speak about her three medical missions to Gaza.
While you can enjoy a sumptuous brunch, she will be interviewed by Prof Jon Jureidini, Child Psychiatrist and funds will be raised for the Samir Foundation, supporting medical students in Palestine.
This event is open to public.
BOOK HERE
Edward Said Memorial Lecture 2025: Chris Hedges
Edward Said Memorial Lecture 2025
Chris Hedges
The Edward Said Memorial Lecture is more than an event - it is a powerful tribute to one of the most influential intellectuals of our time.
Since 2005, the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA) has hosted this lecture to honour the life and legacy of Edward Said, the Palestinian-American scholar, cultural critic, and passionate advocate for justice and liberation in Palestine.
Each year, the lecture serves as a platform for courageous and thought-provoking voices who carry forward Said’s commitment to truth, resistance, and human dignity. Past speakers such as Noam Chomsky, Francesca Albanese, and Dr Ilan Pappe have brought insight and moral clarity to Australian audiences, shining a light on the global struggle for justice.
We invite you to be part of this year’s Edward Said Memorial Lecture: a night of ideas, inspiration, and solidarity.
Tickets available for purchase here: https://events.humanitix.com/edward-said-memorial-lecture-chris-hedges
Women in Black Silent Vigil
Women in Black Silent Vigil
Wednesday 15 October 5-6pm
Silent vigil on Wednesday 15th October, 5-6pm at Parliament House (Kaurna Yerta).
Ceasefire is only the beginning! After two years of death and destruction, we must push for justice and lasting peace for all Palestinians.
Join us as we stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine, for lasting peace and security. Wear black, bring your flags, keffiyehs, friends, and signs.
All welcome. Please note that this is a silent event (no speeches, no drumming, no marching). No antisemitic, anti-Islamic, sexist, racist, violent, or hateful material or rhetoric will be tolerated at Women in Black events.
NATION WIDE RALLY FOR PALESTINE: Adelaide
Nation-wide Rally for Palestine - Adelaide/Tarndanya
Join the Adelaide March in the Nationwide March for Palestine on Sunday 12 October at 2pm. We will be marching from Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga to Parliament House
Rally for Palestine
Rally for Palestine
Our next rally for Palestine will take place on Sunday the 28th of September at 2pm. We will be gathering at Parliament House and marching to Hindmarsh Square. We hope you can join us as we show up for Palestine and build momentum for the next national rally day on the 12th of October
When: 2pm, Sunday 28 September
Where: Parliament House to Hindmarsh Square
Act For Peace - City to Bay Team
Join the Act for Peace City to Bay Fun-Run Team!
Act for Peace is putting together a team for the City to Bay Fun-Run!
Sign up via the instructions below!
You can also purchase T-shirts here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeyv6pn932KpkRfLfFdJ-TXUizPzRAngfB7WPLqQxJO3kHmA/viewform?usp=send_form
National Day of Action - Sovereignty Never Ceded
National Day of Action - Sovereignty Never Ceded
Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga
11am
As advocates for Palestine, we understand intimately the violence of settler colonialism and racism. We stand in full solidarity with the people at Camp Sovereignty whose sacred site was desecrated by anti-Indigenous and anti-migrant far-right actors. We can counter these racisms by coming together as two movements united on this National Day of Action — led by First Nations people. Saturday 13 September.
March of Mourning
Murdered, Not Forgotten - March of Mourning
Join us in a March of Mourning- a symbolic funeral honoring the lives lost in Gaza: children, doctors, journalists, and civilians.
In solemn silence, we will walk through Rundle Mall, the steady beat of drums echoing our grief and resolve. Carried coffins will bear witness to those whose voices have been silenced, yet whose courage, truth, and humanity endure.
Health Workers for Palestine Wellness Series
Wellness Series - Yoga by AdiShakti
HCW4P’s Wellness Series to combat activism fatigue begins! Join us for an hour of yoga to recharge your energy and resolve. If you can breathe, you can do yoga! Suitable for all fitness levels and ages.
Each class runs for an hour. Multiple sessions to choose from!
Location: Glen Osmond (details will be revealed upon registration)
Grandma's Supper Club - Somali & Iraqi Edition
Grandma’s Supper Club
Announcing the fourth edition of Grandma's Supper Club, where the Somali and Iraqi communities will be sharing their family recipes in a delicious three-course meal.
With every ticket you buy, you'll not only enjoy a fantastic family dinner but also have an immediate impact on our community. On the same night, the same hot meal will be packaged and distributed by volunteers to people experiencing hardship and homelessness across Adelaide.
Tickets available for purchase here: https://events.humanitix.com/grandma-s-supper-club-somali-and-iraqi
Nationwide March for Palestine - Adelaide
Nationwide March for Palestine | 24th August 2025 | 2pm
| Victoria Square - Southern End (by the 3 Rivers Fountain)
AFOPA, ACARF and Students for Palestine will be organising the March for Palestine rally on the 24th of August, 2pm to align with the nationwide March for Palestine.
We will be meeting at Southern End Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga at 2pm and marching to Parliament House.
An Afternoon with Robert Martin
AN AFTERNOON WITH ROBERT MARTIN
Join the Australian Friends of Palestine Association at the Joinery for an afternoon with Robert Martin, former Handala crew member, as he shares his experiences aboard the freedom flotilla.
When: 3-5pm, Saturday 23 August
Where: 111 Franklin Street (The Joinery) Adelaide.
Admission via donation
Women In Black - Silent Vigil
Women in Black - Silent Vigil
The regular Vigil for Palestine, this Wednesday 20th August, 5-6pm at Parliament House (Tarndanya).
This week, in addition to our stance against genocide and the escalation of ethnic cleansing, we remember the brave journalists who have given their lives reporting from the most dangerous parts of Palestine during this genocide, including at least 25 women. Many of them have been deliberately targeted and murdered for their work, along with their families.
Wear black, bring your flags, candles (fake flame only), keffiyehs, and tributes. Mouth tape and blue PRESS jackets also welcomed, along with the usual signage.
Public Talk: Christian Zionism – Christian obligation or Christian heresy?
Join Craig Nielsen for a talk on
Christian Zionism – Christian obligation or Christian heresy?
Gold coin donation for entry
All donations going to Human Appeal
Craig Nielsen is a Mathematics and Science Teacher at Waikerie High School, South Australia and a Mathematics and Physics Teacher at Aberfoyle Park High School, South Australia. In May-July 204, Craig walked 1000 klms across the Nullarbor to raise money for mothers and their children in Gaza. He is a long term member of AFOPA and in particular our BDS Group that has held weekly actions for Palestine in Adelaide/Tarntanya for 14 years. Craig is also the author of the book, Israel-Palestine : a Christian response to the conflict.
Meet & Greet with Dr Samah Jabr
Meet & Greet with Dr Samah Jabr
Free Event
Join us for a rare opportunity to meet world-renowned Palestinian psychiatrist, author, and human rights advocate Dr. Samah Jabr in a more personal setting during her first visit to Australia.
This intimate meet and greet is part of Dr. Jabr’s Australia & New Zealand 2025 Tour and offers a chance to connect directly with her work, ask questions, and reflect on shared themes of trauma, resilience, and justice.
Where: Palestine Center for Peace, 60 Frome Street
When: 10am-11am or 11am-12pm, Friday 8 August 2025
BOOK HERE
Illuminating Mental Health: A multidisciplinary seminar with Dr. Samah Jabr
Illuminating Mental Health: A multidisciplinary seminar with Dr. Samah Jabr
We are proud to announce Healthcare Workers for Palestine’s first ever upcoming multidisciplinary seminar on Mental Health!
Healthcare Workers for Palestine will be welcoming world renowned Palestinian psychiatrist Dr. Samah Jabr as she tours NZ and Australia to launch her new book, Radiance in Pain & Resilience, alongside 3 other expert speakers on burn out prevention, psychology in war zones and early life trauma.
The event is open to all members of the community and is an approved CPD activity.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adelaide-illuminating-mental-health-a-multidisciplinary-seminar-tickets-1451265376809?aff=oddtdtcreator
SNAP RALLY International Day of Action For Palestine!
SNAP RALLY THIS SUNDAY - 2PM - PEACE PARK
International and National Day of Action
Adelaide/Tarntanya
Peace Park to Parliament House
An international day of solidarity with Gaza has been called for this weekend.
Join AFOPA, ACARF and Students for Palestine this Sunday for a rally and march from Peace Park to Parliament House
We will also be rallying in solidarity with our Sydney comrades who are planning to march over the Sydney Habour Bridge in solidarity with Palestine.
WHEN: 2pm, 3 August (This Sunday!)
WHERE: Meeting at Peace Park, opposite Memorial Hospital, Sir Edwin Smith Ave, North Adelaide SA
The Case for Palestine
The Case for Palestine: Session 2
Join AFOPA (Australian Friends of Palestine Association) for an eye-opening session exploring the realities on the ground in Palestine - from human rights violations to grassroots activism and the latest developments in Gaza and beyond.
Session 2
Saturday 2 August, 7:30-9:0pm at the Al Salam Wandana Centre (Wandana)
Register here
SALA Exhibition: Voices of Resistance
SALA Exhibition: Voices of Resistance
The Palestine Center for Peace will be hosting the Voices of Resistance Exhibition for the entirety of August.
The exhibition is open to the public for free and will be open from 10am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
STAND WITH MARY
STAND WITH MARY KOSTAKIDIS
Mary Kostakidis, one of Australia’s most respected journalists, is facing a Federal Court case filed by the Zionist Federation of Australia, aimed at silencing her for speaking out about Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
This is not just Mary’s fight. It’s a fight for all of us who believe in freedom of the press, truth and justice.
Join us on Tuesday 29 July outside the Federal Court in Adelaide. Bring your voices, your mates and your commitment to defend free speech.
Why you should attend:
- To defend free speech and journalistic independence
- To oppose the weaponisation of law to silence dissent
- To support Palestinian rights and solidarity in Australia
WHEN: 8:30am, Tuesday 29 July 2025
WHERE: 3 Angas Street, Adelaide SA 5000, Federal Court of Australia
Next Free Palestine Rally: Adelaide/Tarntanya
Next Free Palestine Rally
Adelaide/Tarntanya
Join us for our monthly rally on Sunday 27 July, at 2pm on the Parliament House Steps.
The Case for Palestine
The Case for Palestine: Session 1
Join AFOPA (Australian Friends of Palestine Association) for an eye-opening session exploring the realities on the ground in Palestine—from human rights violations to grassroots activism and the latest developments in Gaza and beyond.
Session 1
Saturday 26 July, 7-8:30pm at the Al Salam Centre, Marion.
Session 2
Saturday 2 August, 7-8:30pm at the Al Salam Wandana Centre (Wandana)
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmNxdn-J7g1UBxMzhb4fx110jwHeitaaNs35g2rcoHgc6paA/viewform
Convergence on Canberra
National Action - Convergence on Canberra
Join the national convergence on Canberra!
From the 20th to the 22nd of July, grassroots solidarity groups will converge on Canberra for the opening of the 28th Parliament.
Together, let’s demand the Labor Government end its support and complicity in genocide and sanction Israel now.
Where: Parliament House, Canberra, ACT.
When: 20th of July - 22nd of July.
For more information, reach out to sanctionisraelnow@protonmail.me
SALA Exhibition Submissions: Placards
Submit Your Placard to the Voices of Resistance Exhibition
AFOPA will be hosting a SALA exhibition in August titled Voices of Resistance, featuring placards from the Adelaide community’s movement for Palestine. If you would like to submit a placard for consideration, please drop off your placard and your details to the Palestine Centre For Peace before the 25th of July.