2025 Union Aid Aboard-APHEDA Global Solidarity Dinner

Join us once again for internationalism’s night of nights — the Union Aid Abroad–APHEDA Global Solidarity Dinner.

And what a year it’s been for our movement’s beloved global justice organisation!

Authoritarians and oligarchs abound — but they can’t stop us, the workers, from coming together in solidarity this Friday, 13 June.

Keynote speaker: Nic Maclellan

Nic works as a journalist in the Pacific islands, as a correspondent for Islands Business magazine (Fiji) and a contributor to Pacnews, Inside Story and other regional media. He has written about decolonisation, demilitarisation and development in the Pacific, and reported widely on labour rights, climate justice and self-determination. He was awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to the Sector” award by the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) in 2015, and the Walkley Foundation’s Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism in 2020. He is a proud member of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA).

Master of Ceremonies - Wil Stracke

Trades Hall Assistant Secretary Wil Stracke will keep proceedings on track with a wealth of knowledge, a burning passion for upholding workers' rights and touch of TikTok star power. 

More details to be announced soon.

Tickets include a delicious meal and an evening of entertainment. Drinks available at bar prices.

Please note: food is served buffet-style and mostly prepared off-site. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be plentiful and available to all. While we can cater for some common severe dietary restrictions, others may unfortunately not be possible. If you have questions, please get in touch.