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66 Anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day
On Monday 10 March, 2025, Tibetans across Australia will gather to commemorate the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day.
Mini Raffle for Tibet 2025
Enter the Mini Raffle for Tibet to support ATC’s campaigns for human rights in Tibet. Win a $1000 Travel Voucher
On the verge of losing a generation
20 Feb 2025: The American show ‘Frontline’ by PBS has released its investigative documentary on the Chinese colonial boarding schools titled ‘Battle for Tibet’.
Even in Australia, many Tibetans do not feel free
Transnational Repression for Tibetans occurs when the Government of China monitors, intimidates and tries to control the actions of exiled Tibetans – this can happen here in Australia, or anywhere in the world where Tibetans live in exile.
Tragedy for Tibet – 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits on 7th Jan 2025
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Dingri, Shigatse in Tibet on 7th January 2025.
Videos Show Principal Beating Tibetan Child in Boarding School
Australia Tibet Council has received reports from our partner organisation Tibet Action Institute, that a young Tibetan boy forced into China’s State-run boarding school system in Tibet was beaten by the school principal.
Meeting the Dalai Lama taught me…
As a Mum of three daughters (aged 6, 9 and 11), leaving my family for two..
Result of Freedom for Tibet Raffle 2024
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets in our Freedom for Tibet Raffle 2024. The lucky winners of the $4,299 eBike and Green Tara print are…
Statement mentioning Tibet delivered by Australia at Third Committee, 24th plenary meeting, 79th session of UN General Assembly – 22 Oct 2024
Statement on Tibet delivered by Australia at Third Committee, 24th plenary meeting, 79th session of UN General Assembly – 22 Oct 2024.
Freedom for Tibet Raffle
Enter the Freedom for Tibet Raffle for a chance to win a $4299 electric bike or Art print by legendary Tibetan artist, Karma Phuntsok, worth $600.
Tibet Lobby Day 2024
Australia Tibet Council had the annual Tibet Lobby Day for 2024 on 9th September this year. The Tibet Lobby Day brings Tibetans to meet with Parliamentarians and Government and raise key areas of concern for the Tibetan community in Australia.
Opera House: Stop Tibetan cultural & religious appropriation
Join us in emailing the Opera House to stop concert that appropriates Tibetan cultural & religion
Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools visits Australia
In July 2024, Australia Tibet Council took Dr Gyal Lo, eye-witness of Chinese colonial boarding schools to share his experience and research on Tibet’s Stolen Children
Australian Parliamentarians Statement on the Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday
6th July 2024 – The Co-Chairs of the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Tibet Group have congratulated the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 89th Birthday and affirmed their support for Tibet in the parliament.
Tibet Appeal: The next step forward for Tibet
Tibet Appeal: Help us take the next step forward for Tibet
Stolen Generations of Tibet and Australia – Public talk with Dr Gyal Lo in Sydney
July 2024 Stolen Generations of Tibet and Australia – Public talk with Dr Gyal Lo in Sydney: Attend ATC and Amnesty event with Tibetan whistle-blower and expert on Chinese colonial boarding schools
Li Qiang Not Welcome – Protests Against Chinese Premier | June 2024
16 to 18 June 2024 – Australia Tibet Council and the Tibetan communities of Australia protested that Li Qiang was NOT welcome to Australia. The Prime Minister and Foreign Minister were told not to “Don’t let China Silence you: Stand up for Tibet!”
Action: Email AUS Leaders – Stand Up for Tibet
Urgent Action: Email the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Trade Minister to Stand Up for Tibet! – Don’t Be Silenced by China
Melbourne Dalai Lama Birthday Celebration
Join fellow friends of Tibet in celebrating His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s 89th Birthday celebration in Melbourne
ATC Board Nominations
Australia Tibet Council is now open to nominations for Board, here is what you need