Tuesday Forums

Forums have a "current affairs" focus covering local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.

Sessions are held via Zoom typically on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and run from February to early June and from mid-July to November.

There are two registration options:

* Pre-register for all talks during the year and you will automatically be sent Zoom login details each week, i.e. there will not be any need to register on a weekly basis. (Note: Those who pre-registered in 2025 will automatically be transferred to the 2026 Forums.)
* Register on a weekly basis for the Forums which interest you. Registration will open in the week preceding the talk and the details are advertised with each Forum.

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Date	Forum details
14 April	Putting the Debate Around Migration into Context — Global, Local, and What You Can Do Professor Alan Gamlen, Director The Migration Hub, ANU Lisa Button, CEO Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA) Migration is one of the defining hot button issues of our time. More people than ever before live outside their birthplace — some by choice, many due to conflict, persecution, instability, or climate pressures. Alan explores the real story behind global and Australian migration — Lisa highlights practical steps individuals and communities can take to make a positive difference. Alan researches migration, development, and transnational politics at the ANU and has written extensively on "diaspora engagement policies," exploring why and how states build relationships with emigrants for economic, political, and cultural purposes. Lisa has more than 15 years' experience in refugee law, policy, and programs and has lead CRSA since initiating its establishment in 2018. 👉Registrations open 7 April 9AM and close 13 April 5PM. To register email
21 April	Universal housing design and ageing in place — the role of the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS) Joel Dignam, Building Better Homes Campaign Lead Since 2022, the National Construction Code has included the LHDS, a set of features designed to ensure homes meet the needs of all Australians, including older people and those with disability. Joel Dignam will outline the standard and its policy context, and invite attendees to share their experiences and perspectives on housing and ageing. Joel is the Building Better Homes Campaign Lead at the Summer Foundation and has a background on housing advocacy. 👉Registrations open 14 April 9AM and close 20 April 5PM. To register email

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Forum details

14 April

Putting the Debate Around Migration into Context — Global, Local, and What You Can Do

Professor Alan Gamlen, Director The Migration Hub, ANU
Lisa Button, CEO Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA)

Migration is one of the defining hot button issues of our time. More people than ever before live outside their birthplace — some by choice, many due to conflict, persecution, instability, or climate pressures.

Alan explores the real story behind global and Australian migration — Lisa highlights practical steps individuals and communities can take to make a positive difference.
Alan researches migration, development, and transnational politics at the ANU and has written extensively on "diaspora engagement policies," exploring why and how states build relationships with emigrants for economic, political, and cultural purposes.

Lisa has more than 15 years' experience in refugee law, policy, and programs and has lead CRSA since initiating its establishment in 2018.

👉Registrations open 7 April 9AM and close 13 April 5PM.

To register email

21 April

Universal housing design and ageing in place — the role of the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)

Joel Dignam, Building Better Homes Campaign Lead

Since 2022, the National Construction Code has included the LHDS, a set of features designed to ensure homes meet the needs of all Australians, including older people and those with disability. Joel Dignam will outline the standard and its policy context, and invite attendees to share their experiences and perspectives on housing and ageing.

Joel is the Building Better Homes Campaign Lead at the Summer Foundation and has a background on housing advocacy.

👉Registrations open 14 April 9AM and close 20 April 5PM.

To register email

For enquiries email