Kerryn Boogaard Kerryn Boogaard
Beverly Goldsmith Beverly Goldsmith
Zoe Bingley-Pullin Zoe Bingley-Pullin

3 things to do this week:

Our top picks for things to do from 25th November until 1st December - and there's no mention of the festive season!
By Motherpedia
Date: November 25 2013
Editor Rating:
3_roses

From one of the most important political figures of our time, to a globally recognised health advocacy day and an exhibition in celebration of a city - our eclectic mix of three things to do this week.

1.  Wednesday: Aung San Suu Kyi

aung-san-suu-kyi-sydney

 

Nobel Laureate and 2015 Presidential candidate for Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, starts her first official visit to Australia this week.

Aung San Suu Kyi founded the National League for Democracy in Myanmar (Burma) and spent 15 years under house arrest until she was released in 2010. She is one of the most significant political figures of our generation.

Aung San Suu Kyi will receive an honour from the Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors of the University of Sydney and University of Technology at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, as well as give a speech and take questions from the Audience. She is also visiting Melbourne and Canberra and departs Australia on 3rd December.

 

2.  Sunday: World AIDS Day

red_ribbon

24 years after Australia developed its internationally groundbreaking first National HIV/AIDS Strategy, rates of HIV infection today are on the increase and people still suffer from discriminations. 20 Australians are diagnosed with HIV every week.

Sunday 1st December is World AIDS Day, a day to show your support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died.

The global theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths.

Show your support by buying and wearing a red ribbon.

 

3.  Now until March

oceanman_-_polixeni_papapetrou

OceanMan by Polixeni Papapetrou

Melbourne Now opened on the weekend and runs until March – an ambitious contemporary collection of more than 250 commissions, acquired and loaned works and installations that explores what Melbourne is all about.

It involves work by more than 400 artists, architects and designers which also includes dance and sound, as well as free workshops, talks, catwalks and show’n’tells - something very different for the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV).

There’s also a component especially for younger audiences with nine interactive children’s artworks, hands-on activities such as populating a sky with birds and designing wearable sculptures. From 18-26 January, Melbourne Now will be part of the NGV’s children’s festival.

Melbourne Now is on display at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia and NGV International until 23 March 2014. 10am – 5pm. Free entry.

Share This Tweet This Email To Friend
Related Articles
kids_parties
Birthday or other parties for children can be fabulous -…
Read more
123pic
Here's what's hot for the week of 18th - 24th…
Read more
worried_teen_boy
A study by CanTeen shows that having a dad with…
Read more
kids_running
Today's kids are less fit & can't keep up with…
Read more
Cry babies

Dry your eyes!
The newest additions are on their way from the Babies who cry real tears!

Shipping-containers-freight-wallpaper-preview

Latest Tech Used In Shipping Containers
Read how the shipping industry has revolutionised

Motherpedia cover-2

Win 1 set of a 4-book hardcover illustrated boxed set
Barbara Murray’s new 4-book Sound Stories is perfect for parents and educators and could assist with NAPLAN results

Motherpedia cover (4)

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest Australia
Get ready for this celebration!

Motherpedia cover-4

A Fortnight of Foodie Experiences at East Village
A taste of East Village. What's in it for me?

Globber my too fix up cover

We Try: Globber My TOO Fix Up
A scooter that grows with your child

Throw a winning cricket pitch

3 Steps to a Winning Backyard Cricket Pitch
Ex-Adelaide Oval legend curator Les Burdett shares his tips for getting your backyard cricket pitch test match ready this summer

A bike that follows your kids life cycle - motherpedia - cover

A Bike That Follows Your Kids Life Cycle
Check out the Bunzi 2-in-1 gradual balance bike!

Moonlight lifestyle

Moonlight Cinema to bring…
Moonlight Cinema announces brand new Western Sydney venue

Screen shot 2019-11-26 at 8.29.12 am

Your Magical Christmas Wonderland…
Adventure park is about to light up the night sky with its "Christmas Festival of Lights"

Screen shot 2019-11-21 at 11.11.36 am

The Preston Market Gets…
It's time to feel pumped up for the holiday season!

Bruno-kelzer-zqzuigxcvrq-unsplash

Bunnings team members get…
Help raise funds by buying a snag or donating at your local store.