Written In Skin *****Disclaimer, Sensitive material, Some material May be upsetting******

Written In Skin

In celebration of NAIDOC Week 2019, a special Cultural event will be held at Pearl Cove Library.

Written In skin is a one of a kind event. A human living library is on offer to educate and inform attendees about the rich indigenous history of Scarification. This almost non-existent ritual is considered sacred and we ask that all attendees kindly submit their questions before the event so as to ensure they are appropriate and not unintentionally offensive or sensitive to answer.

A professor of Anthropology will be available to also answer any questions and will give an interesting perspective on how humans have used scarification, tattooing and other physical forms of illustration for centuries to identify and belong as part of a community.

A Tattoo artist will also bring fresh insight into the world of tattoo illustration and its evolution focusing on Gang affiliation Tattoos, Art, Religion and the Abstract.

There are only 75 Seats available for this unique event. If you are interested we advise that you reserve seats a.s.a.p. We hope you can join us.

Where: Pearl Cove Library

Space: The Courtyard

When :  Saturday the 13^th July 2019

Contact: Bookings at Pearl Cove Library 02 9876 5432

Email Inquiries and reservation: reservationsandinquiries@pcl.com

Recommended Further reading: 
www.pearlcovelibrary.com.au/events/writteninskin
www.naidoc.com.au


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Art work by Lynne Roberts, Terrigal NSW Australia. 

Your future: You Can Make It Work!

‘Faces of Our Workplaces’ 

       a Human Living Libraries Event @ Pearl Cove Library!

“Business people shaking hands in agreement.” By Rawpixel (CC Attribution Licence). Retrieved June 24, 2019 from https://www.rawpixel.com/image/414127/free-photo-image-collaboration-handshake-achievement

Thinking about your future? 

Choosing your HSC subjects? 

Seeking a career change, or simply a new perspective? 

Find the answers, focus and inspiration you need at our Pearl Cove Library event, ‘Faces of our Workplaces’. Part of the exciting and life-changing Human Living Libraries concept that has crossed the globe, four “Living Books” are here to share their diverse stories of both struggle and triumph in the world of work. Come join us in unique conversations that break down stereotypes to encourage empathy and connection with different points of view. For 15 minutes, ‘borrow’ a Living Book to ask questions, share stories, and be inspired. 

All welcome at this FREE August event, but spaces are limited so hurry and book now!

Register your place at this event – Book online HERE

Need more info on your future workplaces? Take the job outlook quiz!

https://joboutlook.gov.au/careerquiz.aspx

Curious? Learn more about Human Living Libraries!

http://humanlibrary.org/

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

Event Details

What - ‘Faces of Our Workplaces’ – a Human Living Libraries Event @ Pearl Cove Library!

When - Saturday 14^th August, 2019 - 11.30 am – 1.30 pm

Where - Pearl Room (next to Pearl Cove Library) 12 Pearl Street, Pearl Cove, SYDNEY

FREE! event (Bookings essential as spaces are limited). Book online HERE

For more information or assistance, please contact Pearl Cove Library :

In person: Open Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 10-3pm, Sun 12-5pm. Closed Public Holidays.

Email: info@pearlcovelibrary.gov.au

Phone: (02) 9765 4321

Website: www.pearlcovelibrary.gov.au

Facebook: Pearl Cove Libraries

Student: Angela Kellett

Courage, Creativity and Leadership: Celebrating Women at Pearl Cove Library

Image credit: "Cheerful businesswomen relaxing at a cafe" by Rawpixel Ltd is licenced under CC by 2.0. Original image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/byrawpixel/45739277082/in/photostream/ 

Learn how to be your own heroine – come celebrate International Women’s Day at Pearl Cove Library! 

At our exciting "Living Libraries" free event, you have the chance to “borrow” one of our Living Books - four inspiring local women who’ve achieved success in diverse fields. 

Book your spot for a rare opportunity to experience the Living Libraries phenomenon that began in Denmark in 2000 and has since become a global movement for positive social change. 

Our four Living Books can be borrowed for 20-minute chats about just about anything! This event aims to bring diverse voices into challenging and exciting conversations, so no question is taboo.

Featuring: four extraordinary women self-described as "an Indigenous Australian scientist", "an LGBTQIA+ sportsperson", "a refugee author", and "a disabled business owner". Come meet the woman behind the stereotype!

Date: Saturday May 11, 2019

Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Venue: Pearl Cove Library – Pearl Room 

Tickets: Free event - Bookings essential. Light refreshments provided. 

Register today at the Library or online by clicking the link [here]

Pearl Cove Library Events Team

Phone: (04) 9438 4777

Email: events@pearlcovelibraries.com

Image credit: "Businesswomen in a fist bump" by Rawpixel Ltd is licenced under CC by 2.0 Original image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/byrawpixel/45739277262/in/photostream/

Student Name: Rosanna Kellett

Men's Mental Health - Dealing With The Challenges Of Becoming (And Being) An Adult

What is it?

The new event coming to Pearl Cove Library, Men's Mental Health is focused on a topic that is often neglected in today's society. We've partnered with Human Living Libraries to bring in those who have dealt with issues such as depression, suicide, and more to help you deal with them as well.

Don't hesitate to come!

Whether you're the one dealing with these issues or a friend, don't feel afraid to give this event a try. No one will judge you, and we're all here to help. You don't have to feel left behind, or let your emotions and issues stew. Listen to others, and come out of it ready to tackle any problems you face!

Our "Books"

1. Minjarra, an Aboriginal advocate who has experience dealing with issues such as depression.

2. Bill, a speaker from BeyondBlue who has helped many people of all ages with mental health issues.

3. Dylan, member of the Movember Foundation with training in suicide prevention.

4. Alex, Outspoken advocate against suicide after attempting it himself. 

Details:

Slots limited
Pearl Cove Council Meeting Room

5:30 pm Saturday Evening

Coffee and Tea provided

Bookings available on the library website or at the help desk.
FREE

Contact Details:

Email: PearlCoveLibrary@gmail.com

Phone: 0423 246 132

More Information: BeyondBlue
Image Credit:

Picture 1: Hull Daily Mail

Picture 2: Wisdom Works

Created By: Marshall Keane Spicer

Help Pearl Cove SPEAK OUT against abuse

For National Psychology Week, the Pearl Cove Library Service and Coveside Psychology Clinic have partnered to host a Human Living Library event: 'Speak Out Against Abuse.'

What is a Human Library?

Human Living Libraries provide a safe and conversational space where people can discuss topics that may be outside the scope of their everyday lives. In these libraries, people take on the role of speaking 'books' who act as sources of information, sharing their unique lived experiences and perspectives,

Please come join us on Sunday 17th November 2019 at Pearl Cove Library to hear from four living 'books' with expertise and experience regarding family conflict, elder abuse, the psychological effects of abuse, and the formal processes surrounding this issues.

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a special event in line with World Eating Disorders Action Day. This years theme is breaking stigma, and so we invite you to come and speak with our "living books". These are members of our community who have been effected by an eating disorder.  

Our "living books" are;

Alice Johnson, an indigenous woman in recovery

Matthew Turner, a young man in recovery

Tim Parker, a father who lost his daughter to anorexia

Grace Brooks, eating disorders campaigner 

        

Sunday 2nd of June

11am to 2pm 

Pearl Cove Library Courtyard

Bookings Essential 

Please book via email: pcl_events@gmail.com 

For more information on World Eating Disorders Action Day;

http://www.worldeatingdisordersday.org/2019-events-2/

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/active-activity-adventure-backpack-541520/

Isobel Bryan

Shelter from the Storm – End Violence Against Sex Workers #IDEVASW

Image © Maree Basse, 2014

Over 18s Event

December 17^th, 2019 from 6 – 9 pm : Pearl Cove Library Café : $5 per person

On behalf of the Scarlet Alliance, and Sex Workers Outreach Program, we at Pearl Cove Library would like to invite you to join us this “International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers” for a very special, “Human Library” event.

What is a Human Library?

Come meet industry veterans and allies as they share their stories, honour the victims of violence, and help us break down the stigma directed towards Sex Workers.

Our Books:

Lucie Bee - Sydney Gender Queer Sex Worker, writer and frequent guest on Triple J, and ABC’s “You Can’t Ask That”

Jules Kim – CEO of the Scarlet Alliance

More guests to be announced!

Bookings: Available through Eventbrite, or at the Pearl Cove Library front desk

For more information, contact Pearl Cove Library Events at
ph (02) 5550 7492, or email events@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

A glass of champagne on entry, and finger foods provided (vegan options available)

Content Note: Discussions of incidents of violence against sex workers, transphobic violence, homophobic violence and violence against migrants.

- Project by Stefano Ferrante

Recycle for Future

In connection with the “National Recycling Week” which is observed in November every year, Pearl Cove Library is hosting an event in collaboration with “Planet Ark”. Students from Pearl Cove High School will also participate in the event by putting up stalls where they will sell articles made up of recycled materials.

Source:  https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/1354a805-6dc2-4e74-86fe-509ff155e376

The following members from the Pearl Cove Council area will participate as “Books” and throw light on the current scenario and strategies to cope with this issue.

Amelia Telford          Bob Brown Foundation. Environmentalist of the year. An Indigenous Australian person from the Pearl Cove Council area

Julie Savet Ward      Board member, EPA N.S.W.

Jeff Cooper               Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, UNSW.

K. M. Collins            Manager Sustainability and Waste at Pearl Cove Council

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, 16 Nov, 2019.

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Venue for event: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: Free

Booking (Essential): Via Eventbrite

Contacts: For further inquiries, contact Munazza Usman at 0435640534 / mzzusman@pearlcovelibrary.au

Light refreshments will be served.

Learn More about Human libraries & the Event:
https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/
https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek/about
https://planetark.org/

The Stories that Make Us

The Stories that Make Us

Photo Credits

 When:
 Friday 22nd March 2019

 7pm-9pm

           Location: 
           Pearl Cove Library

           
           Please note this event is suitable for people 16 years and over, however younger               people may attend with an adult guardian.

           Cost: Free
           Numbers are strictly limited, book your free ticket here.

In conjunction with World Storytelling Day this event explores the concept of both our individual stories and our group stories and how our narratives shape us. This Human Living libraries event gives you the opportunity to come a 'borrow' some human books and hear there stories as told by them. Covering a broad range of topics, this unique event is an opportunity not to be missed.

More information on World Storytelling Day:

Australian Storytelling Guild (NSW) Inc

https://www.storytellersnsw.org.au/events/2019/2/25/world-storytelling-day

More information on Human Living Libraries:
http://humanlibrary.org/

Alexandra Page (Learner number 3780601555)

Living Libraries Event - Recognition of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome

Event Details

Wednesday, 3rd April 2019
12:00 pm to 2:15 pm
Pearl Cove Library, Ground Library Floor
Wheelchair Accessibility Available

Photo by Terry Ballard (URL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/34260243793)

General Information

Autism and Asperger's Syndrome share something in common, those suffering from either of the two disorders will have difficulties in social interactions, be likely to produce repetitive behaviours, and worst of all, and can last up to a life time. People suffering from either Autism or Asperger's often find themselves struggling with being belonged to with regular society. We believe that we need to develop methods in raising our awareness with these two disorders and the potential effects these disorders can impact the livelihoods on a person's life.

The Pearl Cove community has organised a special event, in cooperation with various non-for-profit organisations, to provide the opportunity for people to communicate with the individuals who are suffering from either Autism and Asperger's Syndrome disorders as means to better understand their own point of views of society and the effects these disorders are affecting them everyday. The event is called "Autism and Asperger's Awareness".

Inspired by the United Nation's World Autism Awareness Day event, this particular library event will play out as a 'Human Living Library', where people will 'role-play' as books, engaging with conversations with one another.


We have these particular people who are available to participate the event as 'living library books':

• Terry Burke and Paul Miscallef - Co-Chairs of the Australian Autism Alliance
• Katharine Annear - Chair of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia and New Zealand
• Jac de Houting - Registered psychologist diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome
• Tony Langdon - Volunteer firefighter diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome

If you have any questions or enquiries regarding the "Autism and Asperger's Awareness" event, please contact Patrick Enriquez via email at patrickenriquez@pearlcove.gov.au or call 0421 481 826.




Resource Links about:

Human Living Libraries:

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about

http://humanlibrary.org/about-the-human-library/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjFHlR5DmJk


Autism:


https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/about-autism/what-is-autism

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/uploads/documents/Research/Research-Insights-Iss-7-LR.pdf

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/autism

https://www.mydr.com.au/kids-teens-health/autism-spectrum-disorders

Asperger's Syndrome:

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/aspergers-syndrome

https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/Asperger-syndrome

http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/about-aspergers-m/what-is-aspergers



World Autism Awareness Day:

https://www.un.org/en/events/autismday/


Pearl Cove Library:

http://www.librarystudies.sit.edu.au/pc/homepc.html

Patrick Enriquez

Sharing is Caring

Human Living Library event!!

Prematurity is more than being born too soon..

Image credit : Karlina Nuzuli

Over 15 million babies are born premature too early every year and one million of these will not survive, prematurity is one of the cause of death in children under five.

Join us to raise awareness of premature birth and the issues around it for babies and families, our "book" will talk about their experience of having a premature baby.

• Melinda Cruz (Founder of Miracle babies Foundation and mother of 3 miracle babies)
• Dr. John Levison ( Senior staff specialist in Neonatology)
• Jacky O ( Australia Award winning radio and Television host, has become Miracle babies Foundation Ambassador since 2006)
• Natalie Merida ( Nurture program  support worker in Miracle Babies Foundation also mother of miracle babies)

Join us in this free event!

Friday, 17 0f May 2020

3pm

Pearl Cove Library

(Pearl Cove Meeting room)

Booking essential via Eventbrite

Contact details : 

0433 999 000 (Karlina)

02 4545 5555 (Pearl Cove Library)

Further details :

Human living Library : https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about

Miracle babies : https://www.miraclebabies.org.au/

labels : miracle babies, premature babies, NICU, human living library, premmie, Human living Library.

#See the able not the label

Human library Event

Come and celebrate the international day of people with a disability at Pearl Cove Library for our Human Library event! 

Become a 'Reader' and borrow our 'living books' from our special catalogue of the day

"Our event aims is to reduce stereotypes and prejudices people might have towards people or groups of people with a disability and promote respect and acceptance of our differences as humans to unite our community"

What is a living book? 

A living book is a local resident that is willing to share their lives experiences with readers who borrow them. Our library staff  will help you find the book your are most interested in and introduce them. 'Readers' are encourage to have a conversation with our 'Books' and ask questions they have always wanted to know and normally do not have the opportunity to do so.

Event details

When: Tuesday 3^rd December 2019

Time: 12.00 pm – 15.00 pm

Where: Cove Meeting Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: Free!

Bookings are essential: Please book via Eventbrite

Contact: Pearl Cove Library on (02) 9095 2121 for enquiries, accessibility requirements or in case of an emergency. 

Service available: Interpreter services for attendees who`s English is not their first language. 

Tea and coffee will be provided to enjoy your reading time!

Meet our living books!

• Maureen: An indigenous Australian with visual impairment person
• Xavier: A person with Down Syndrome
• Barbara: A person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Tom: A carer of a person with a disability

For more information about: 

Human Library Australia: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about

International day of people with a disability: https://www.idpwd.com.au/

Image credits: 

https://www.woundedwarrior.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/868405/air-force-trials-take-to-the-track/

By Camila Barra, June 2019