Remembering Hiroshima
On 6 August, 1945 at 8.15 am the world's first nuclear attack was realised.
The world had entered the atomic age.
We remember this and the similar attack three days later on Nagasaki and pray for this nuclear tragedy never to be repeated.
NATIONAL EVENTS
Rally: Hiroshima Never Again, No Nuclear Submarines
Sunday 6 August at 2pm
Sydney Town Hall Square
Speakers include Pastor Ray Minniecon, Allan Behm (Australia Institute), Prof Jake Lynch (Peace and Conflict Studies), Fr Claude Mostowik (Pax Christi) Dr Vince Scappatura (Macquarie Uni). Hosted by Sydney Hiroshima Day Committee.
Wollongong NSW
Forum: No Place for a Nuclear Base
Sunday 6 August at 4-6pm
Church on the Mall, Auditorium
Speakers include Peter Garrett, Cr Trish Frail (Ngemba campaigner against nuclear waste dump at Brewarinna), Dr Sue Wareham (MAPW) and Shaye Candish (NSW Nurses and Midwives Association). Hosted by Wollongong Against War and Nukes.
Newcastle NSW
Commemoration and unveiling of new Peace Park sign
Sunday 6 August at 11am-2pm
Tighes Hill Reserve, Maitland Rd
Speakers include Sharon Claydon MP, Senator David Shoebridge, Leigh Shears (Hunter Workers Secretary) and Brad Pidgeon (AMWU).
Hosted by the Hunter Peace Group.
Prayers for Peace Commemoration
Sunday 6 August at 6pm
Christ Church Cathedral, Church St, Newcastle.
Rev'd Dr Erica Mathieson and Rev'd Dr Ray Williamson. Hosted by Christians for Peace, Newcastle.
Perth WA
Peace Vigil: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Never Again!
Sunday 6 August at 2pm
Perth Cultural Centre
The event is being co-hosted by Nuclear Free WA, Stop AUKUS WA, Independent and Peaceful Australia Network and the Medical Association for the Prevention of War.
Adelaide SA
Peace Commemoration
Sunday 6 August at 8-8:30am
Peace Park, Sir Edwin Smith Ave
Rally and March for Peace!
Sunday 6 August at 2pm
Parliament House, Hindmarsh Sq.
Speakers include Senator Barbara Pocock, Dr Amanda Ruler (MAPW), David Noonan.
Hosted by MAPW. Information here
Naarm Melbourne VIC
Rally against nuclear subs and AUKUS
Sunday 6 August at 1pm
State Library of Victoria.
Featuring Choir for Peace, Riff Raff Marching Band. Speakers Dr Margie Beavis OAM. Hosted by the No AUKUS Coalition Vic.
Geelong / Djilang VIC
Rally followed by dinner and documentary screening
Friday 4 August at 4pm
Little Malop St Mall, then Geelong Trades Hall.
Featuring Dr William Briggs, local international relations expert & Sarah Mansfield, Greens MLC for Western Victoria and the Geelong Climate Choir. Hosted by IPAN Geelong.
Nipaluna Hobart TAS
Hiroshima Day Vigil
Saturday 5 August at 11am-12pm
Join MAPW Tasmania and friends for the annual silent vigil to mark Hiroshima and Nagasaki days. Hosted by MAPW Tasmania.
Meanjin Brisbane QLD
Hiroshima Day Rally and March
Sunday 6 August at 2pm
Speakers include Kristin Perissinotto- Electrical Trade Union, Laura Nolan - Environment Officer, UQ Union,
Aahana Nag and Layla Farquharson - School Strike 4 Climate. Hosted by No AUKUS Qld.
NATIONAL - online
Challenging Nuclear Secrecy, webinar and report launch
Tuesday 8 August at 9am
Featuring Marco de Jong, Pacific historian and advocate, Nic Maclellan, journalist and author, Carla Cantagallo, University of Kentucky, Pam Kingfisher and Dimity Hawkins (Nuclear Truth Project co-coordinators). Hosted by the Nuclear Truth Project and ICAN Australia.
Nuclear Prayer Day
Sunday 6th August is the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima.
Make origami cranes and tell the story of Hiroshima.
Pray for nuclear disarmament and peace in the world.
Nuclear Prayer Day - August 6, 2023 | Nuclear Voices (voices-uri.org)
SBS - Junko's Story
Junko Morimoto was a survivor of the Hiroshima blast, an Australian resident and award winning author and illustrator. As of 2023, Junko is 91 years of age.
Read her story here | SBS.com.au
