Centre for International Reconciliation and Peace: Cairns, Australia

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Zoom Seminar Tues 26.8.25 7pm AEST

Join our zoom seminar and listen to our stimulating speakers Professor Steven Prawer and Professor Marcia Langton from Melbourne University talk about “What should we do to stop antisemitism at universities and schools? Best practice examples from around the world.”

Professor Prawer is a distinguished scientist and, as a Jewish lecturer, his room was invaded by angry pro-Palestinian students during campus protests. He is part of the Australian Academic Alliance Against Antisemitism (5A).

Professor Marcia Langton is a distinguished anthropologist and geographer, Aboriginal activist and author who has also been targeted by protestors for her pro Israel stand. They will outline some positive changes that are needed to deal with antisemitism and look at international examples.
Register free HERE

PRESS RELEASE RE AUSTRALIA’S RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE 11.8.25

“The blood of Australian soldiers stained the soil of the Holy Land to free it from the colonial rule of the Ottoman Empire and their German allies in World War 1,” said Cofounders of Indigenous Friends of Israel International Foundation Ltd, Norman and Barbara Miller. “The bones of our soldiers lie in Commonwealth War Graves in Israel and Gaza.

“The ANZACs were feted by the Netanyahu Israeli government at the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Beersheba (Be’er-Sheva) on 31 October 2017. We were there, leading an international team, as Australian descendants of the light horsemen, in uniform, rode their horses through the city. We watched with excited crowds as they reenacted the famous charge that opened the way to the liberation of Jerusalem after centuries of Islamic occupation. 

“But now Australia has turned its back on Israel by deciding today to recognize Palestine, committed to the destruction of Israel and the genocide or removal of its Jews. 

“The Australian government plans to do this at the UN meeting in September along with France, the UK and Canada, joining 147 nations who have already done so. However, Palestinians do not want a two-state solution. They want a one-state solution, all of Israel with Jerusalem as their capital. 

“So, do we want it on our conscience that we are recognizing a terror state that has gloated over and vowed it will repeat the October 7 civilian massacre, rape, torture, and kidnapping war crimes over and over again?”See rest HERE

Statement by Sarah and Daniel Rabin of Caulfield Shule on Facebook 4.8.25

“At a time when many in our community are feeling shaken by the rise of hate, the silence of some, and the fear that Australia is losing its way, we were reminded that we are not alone.

This week at @caulfieldshule , we were deeply moved by a visit from Norman and Barbara Miller. Norman, an Aboriginal artist, presented us with two hand-painted sticks, adorned with the colours of the Aboriginal flag and the flag of Israel, wrapped in a yellow cloth as a tribute to the hostages still in Gaza.

Norman spoke of the prophecy in Yechezkel (Ezekiel), the vision of two sticks becoming one in G-d’s hand, a symbol of unity, healing, and strength.
His message was powerful: the people of Israel are strong, our story endures, and we are not abandoned.

This gift was more than art. It was a gesture of solidarity. A reminder that there are brave and moral voices, Indigenous leaders and many others, who stand with us.

To Norman and Barbara, and to all who refuse to let hate speak louder than truth, thank you.

And to our community: take heart. We are part of a sacred story that continues with faith, unity, and courage.
Am Yisrael Chai”

TRIP TO MELBOURNE 28 JULY – 3 AUGUST 25

Thanks to the financial support and prayers of our family, Pastor Shirley, our mother, and our sisters and brother, we were able to go to Melbourne for a week to gather support for our Schools Antisemitism Education Project and attend the 100th anniversary of the Australian Friends of Hebrew University hosted by our friend Rob Schneider, its CEO. It was jam-packed and fruitful.

As well as meeting with the Victorian Education Dept face to face. we did a teams meeting with a senior advisor to federal education minister Jason Clare. We were privileged to listen to Jack Leder, a Holocaust survivor, speak to students and see the exhibition at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum and return for a meeting with their education officer. Barbara had already spoken to Courage to Care CEO, Mike Zervous, before we left Cairns.

We spoke to Alon Cassuto, CEO of the Zionist Federation of Australia, Ginette Searle, CEO Zionist Victoria and Natalie Gunn, Elie Esakoff and Tomas Goldstein, ECAJ, Joel Burnie, Executive Manager and team AIJAC, Sebastian Irwentarz, Director of Strategic Operations JCCV, the National Council of Jewish Women, Simonne Oberklajd Whine from J-United, Philip Bliss, Council of Christians and Jews and the Lions of Zion.

We were blessed to visit Rabbi Moshe Kahn thanks to Sylvie Jones and to speak briefly before the Friday night Shabbat service at the Caulfield Shule of Rabbi Daniel Rabin where Norman made a clapsticks presentation. We caught up with old friend Abe Schwarz while there. We were also blessed to speak at Celebrate Messiah’s Messianic service on Saturday and catch up with our old friends Rabbi Lawrence Hirsch and Louise Hirsch and David and Carol Jack.

The Australian Friends of Hebrew University and Stand Up events were very interesting. We caught up with friends Eli and Jill Rabinowitz who flew in from Perth just before we flew out. They have been advising us on our Schools Antisemitism Education Project. We believe we made good progress on our project on our visit. 

L – Norman and Barbara with Rabbi Moshe Kahn and Rabbi Daniel Rabin at the 100th anniversary of the Australian Friends of Israel University in Melbourne
R – Marcia Langton signing her books and Barbara Miller at Stand Up event where Marcia was one of the speakers.

L – Norman and Barbara with Eli and Jill Rabinowitz visiting Melbourne from Perth.
R – Norman and Barbara with Carol and David Jack at Celebrate Messiah Melbourne 

L – Natalie Gunn and Ginette Searle from Zionism Victoria with Norman and Barbara Miller R – Barbara and Norman with Simonne of J-United in Melbourne

L – Norman and Barbara with Gary Max of J-Air who interviewed them
R – Norman with Alon Cassuto, CEO of Zionist Federation of Australia

L – Barbara and Norman outside Adass Yisrael Synagogue Melbourne which was burnt and destroyed by anti-Israel terrorists 6 December 2024
R – We listened to Holocaust survivor Jack Leder speak to students at the Melbourne Holocaust Museum

Gofundme for Schools Antisemitism Education

There is currently no dedicated, age-appropriate antisemitism education in Australian primary schools—only optional anti racism or holocaust or multicultural education. Please help us while we continue to develop this and work on its implementaton. See HERE

Our expert curriculum writer Shoshana Linnane has developed 10-week modules for Grades 1-2 and 5-6. These lessons use the story of a 7-year-old Jewish refugee girl from the kindertransport during World War II to help children understand what it means to be displaced, excluded, or vulnerable. The modules foster empathy, compassion, and respect for diversity through activities like art, music, and drama, and align with the national curriculum. We want all children to grow up in safe, inclusive communities where they learn to treat others fairly and without discrimination.

If you believe in building a future where every child feels valued and racism has no place, please consider supporting our fundraiser. Even a small contribution or sharing this opportunity to help would make a difference.

Please get involved! We need your help!

We would love to connect with you and help you support Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, working against calls for its destruction and the genocide of its people. These calls are advancing at great pace since October 7. Indigenous Friends of Israel formed in July 2017 because of concerns over Australia’s policy towards Israel. Since then we have gone international as antisemitism is international and is an ancient hatred. The forces standing against Israel also oppose Western and/or Judeo-Christian values which have helped us achieve a society with social cohesion and the rule of law.

Please help us take a stand against antisemitism, and for a community where all are valued and safe.  There are many opportunities to use your passion, gifting and skills as a volunteer whether you are a person of faith or not.  United we stand and divided we fall. Please complete the form to volunteer.

Are you good at creating or sharing social media, fundraising, administration, film and video making, government advocacy, newsletters, speaking, representing a geographical area, organising zoom meetings or do you have other giftings or talents that you can use to bless the Lord, the Jewish people, and Israel. It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, you can get involved. Check it out here.

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