Articles by Bert Hetebry

About Bert Hetebry
Bert is a retired teacher in society and environment, and history, holds a BA and Grad Dip Ed. Since retiring Bert has become an active member of his local ALP chapter, joined a local writer’s group, and started a philosophy discussion group. Bert is also part of a community art group – and does a bit of art himself – and has joined a Ukulele choir. “Life is to be lived, says Bert, “and I can honestly say that I have never experienced the contentment I feel now.”
Text: "We Are All the Same, but Different.
AIM Extra

Antisemitism redefined

1 March 2025 Bert Hetebry 4
There is a new definition of antisemitism. The new definition was drafted by leaders from the eight largest Australian universities in consultation with Australia’s Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, Ms Jillian Segal and the Jewish […]
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Social Justice

Perpetuating Trauma

18 January 2025 Bert Hetebry 4
There was some good news yesterday. A ceasefire has been called in the Israel/Gaza conflict. It capped off a disturbing week where various issues seemed to be about ongoing inter-generational traumas. Just an ordinary every […]
Israeli and Palestinian flags on fists.
Social Justice

How equal is equal?

8 January 2025 Bert Hetebry 4
It’s an interesting question. Does equality mean that we are all treated the same? Does equality mean we are all equal under law? Does equality mean that men and women are considered equal? Does equality […]