"Anzac Day Ceremony (c)Henk Deleu" by VISITFLANDERS is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
The blight being endured by those who return from service in our military.
About: We often think of the servicemen and women of our armed forces as indomitable bastions of willpower and fortitude. However, this is not the case for many of our ex-service personnel. Ex-service personnel have some the highest rates of depression, anxiety, and risks of suicide within Australia. Worst still is the silence around the issue and the silence from those who suffer the most. This Anzac-day, come to Pearl Cove Library to hear their stories and ask about the difficult lives of the ex-service personnel who have survived, endured, and lost. For more information: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/veterans/national-veteran-suicide-monitoring/contents/summary
Human Libraries: Have you ever read a book and wondered what other stories the author or characters could tell? That’s what human libraries are for! Human Libraries are events where people become the books. They get the opportunity to tell their story, and the listener gets to ask about the life and experiences of the human book. Come and experience the insight of some of the many extraordinary tales the world has to offer. Learn more: https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/
Please be aware that some of the content discussed may not be suitable for some audiences.
This event may feature, discuss, or have images of people who are deceased.
Discretion is advised.
Books:
- Retired SGT. Major Stanley Yelnats (male survivor)
- Retired Private Keith Thompson (retired)
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- Retired Lieutenant Kirra Alura (first nations retired)
- Retired Corporal Alison Peters (female survivor)
- Mary Markerson (family of victim)
Details:
When- Anzac Day 25/04/2021. 11:00-15:00.
Where- Pearl Cove Library CAFÉ.
How- Bookings are essential for this event. Walk ins may be accepted, but book availability will be subject to demand. Please find an Eventbrite link to confirm your booking: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/
Contacts:
- Pearl Cove Community contact line: 02 9999 9999
- Pearl Cove Community events email: pearlcoveevents@pearlcove.nsw.au
If you or anyone you know is suffering from mental health concerns, please contact beyond Blue for a discrete helpful chat.
- 1300 22 4636
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
Picture references.
"Portrait
of young man. Colombia" by World Bank
Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
"Portrait
of police woman. Mexico" by World Bank
Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
"Australia:
Aboriginal Culture 002" by babasteve is
licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
"Steyr
Aug" by Bonesaw
0311 is
licensed under CC BY 2.0
"Woman
Portrait" by Product-Studio is
licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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