Demystifying Autism - Living Library Event

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Being Different Together: Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Human Living Library event for World Autism Awareness Day

Have you ever wondered about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Do you know someone who has ASD and are curious to learn more?

Pearl Cove Library invites any who are wanting to learn more about ASD, or are simply curious, to engage with people's real-life experiences of ASD next April for World Autism Awareness Day.

When: Thursday April 2nd, 2pm - 5pm

Where: Pearl Room, located at Pearl Cove Library

How: Bookings can be made through Eventbrite

Who: Ages 16 and up

What is a Human Living Library?

A Living Library is a new, inclusive event where member of the public can interact and chat with "Human Book" - a collection of people willing to share their experiences on a topic. It promotes diverse thinking and helps people to overcome unconscious biases and break down prejudices. (For more info go to Human Library Australia)

More About the Event
Pearl Cove Library is inviting four individuals to talk about their experiences with ASD in a series of short one-on-one conversations. Books can be "borrowed" for up to 25 mins, during which time attendees are invited to listen to their stories and ask questions about the topic. Tea/coffee and a small selection of biscuits will be provided throughout the day.
Attendees are reminded to be respectful towards the Books, and to not raise their voice or act aggressively towards them. The Books are free to refuse to answer questions or terminate the conversation early if they feel uncomfortable.

Meet the Books
Peter Thorne - A representative of Aspect Australia
Kaitlan Monroe - A mother of a young child with ASD
Matt Reid - An indigenous Australian with ASD
Addison Rudd - A woman only recently diagnosed with ASD

Tickets will be $10 per person and are available from Eventbrite. Limited slots available

Please contact the library for more information about this event
0404 033 212
libraryenquires@pearlcove.gov.au

Find out more about ASD at Aspect Australia
Find out more about Living Libraries

By Stephanie Oppen-Riley

Our Planet Resources - Library event

    Human Living Library event!!!

    Save our planet's resources...

 Join us in this free event

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Think of some inventions that will help fight climate change.

There will be an inevitable increase in the demand on the world's natural resources. By 2040, oil, gas, coal and non-fossil fuels each account for around a quarter of the world's energy. Energy sources are getting cheaper and many countries are increasingly relying on them to provide themselves with electricity and replacing fossil fuels. Renewable natural resources are resources that can be replaced naturally in our lifetime and used repeatedly.

Join us..., Our "Books"

We will be discussing the current issues of the world's natural resources. We will also talk about the global climate change of the Planet Earth. Please come and express your thoughts. 

The conference will be accompanied by the following "Human Books" team:

• Gloria Van Eaden (Staff of Pearl Cove Library)
• Jane Colaras (Australia Award-winning radio and Television host)
• Herbert Witschenko (Pearl Cove City council)
• Yan Brodsky (Library Corporation Officer of Victorian State Library)

Thursday,7 November 2020 at 3 p.m 

Pearl Cove Library

(Pearl Cove Meeting Room)

Booking essential via Eventbrite

Contact number: 04 6286 6660

             

    

October is Mental Health Month

Pearl Cove's

Human Library of Mental Health

"Freedom is a State of Mind" MENKAURE 

Event Details

When: Friday 9th October 2020

Where: Pearl Room (adjacent to Pearl Cove Library)

Time: 2-6 pm

Ages: 14+ years old 

Cost: Free!

Bookings: via Eventbrite

What is a Human library?

Human Libraries are a safe and inclusive space for face-to-face dialogue that allows the readers to learn about other people and their lives in an open and respectful manner.  (more info)

What is this event?

Pearl Cove library has invited a number of human books from our community to come into our library and share their experiences with interested readers.

Books can be borrowed for up to 25 minutes for discussions about mental health, and issues stemming from it. Books may not leave the library grounds and are free to refuse to answer any questions or terminate the borrowing period early. Books must be returned in the same condition.

Some discussions may make mention of deceased persons.

Meet the Books

Helen Hywater - A young indigenous woman who has battled with depression and anxiety since her early teens

Arty Fischel - Local high school councilor

Bennie Factor - Liaison from mental health organisation HeadSpace

Dr Dinah Mite - Psychologist working in the Black Dog Institute

Chester Minit - Young man who has OCD and ADHD

Horace Cope -  He grew up with a father battling depression

Robyn Banks - High school student with depression.

Find out more about The Human Library
Find out more about HeadSpace
Find out more about the Black Dog Institute

Contact the library for more info about this event
0461 568 577
02 61 568 577
libraryinquiries@pearlcove.gov.au

Elliot Quinn