Join Social Workers for Climate Action and the North Queensland Conservation Council 
for a powerful evening of film and conversation as we present The Seeds of Vandana Shiva - a documentary that illuminates the life and work of one of the world’s most influential environmental thinkers and food sovereignty activists, Dr. Vandana Shiva. 

This compelling film traces Dr Shiva’s journey from physicist in India to global advocate for biodiversity, small-scale farmers, and regenerative agriculture. Her story is both a critique of corporate-controlled industrial farming and a passionate call to protect traditional knowledge systems, seed sovereignty, and community self-determination. 

Following the screening, we invite you to stay for a panel discussion and community Q&A, featuring local voices in food justice, sustainable farming, land stewardship, and climate activism. Together, we’ll explore how Dr Shiva’s message resonates in North Queensland - especially in the context of climate change, ecological degradation, and social inequality. 

This is more than a film screening. It’s an opportunity to reflect on how power operates through food systems - and how communities can resist extractive industries and reimagine relationships with land, food, and each other. 

"Those who control the seeds, control the food. And those who control the food, control the people." 
- Inspired by the philosophy of Dr Vandana Shiva 

Come for the film, stay for the dialogue, and leave with inspiration to seed change in your own backyard. 

We also have some great seed and food related lucky door prizes for you!

Event Details 
Date: Saturday, July 26 
Location: Grill’d, Palmer Street, South Townsville 
Arrival: From 5:30pm – order food and drinks 
Film starts: 6:00pm 
Event concludes: 8:30pm 
Tickets: $10 general / $7 student or concession 
(Ticket sales help cover the costs of the event) 
Extras: Feel free to bring a pillow or warm blanket to stay comfortable 
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