Resilience + Hope = Me

Have you heard about 'The Human Library?'                                                                                                   

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• Do you live in the Pearl Cove Community?
• Are you aged 18-65 years of age?
• Are you on low income or unemployed?
• Are you working but want to be working more hours?
• Do you lack work experience and/or qualifications?
• Have you had an illness affecting your ability to work?

If you have answered YES, Pearl Cove Library has an AMAZING opportunity for you to attend our new Human Library event titled Resilience + Hope = ME. To celebrate Mental Health Month, the inaugural theme of The Human Library is focused on hope, overcoming adversity and resilience. 

What is The Human Library? 

The Human Library started in Denmark in 2000. With a Human Library, the 'book' is a person - a human book - and the 'reading' that happens in a Human Library is a conversation between the reader and their human book. These personal conversations are designed to improve understanding of diversity, challenge prejudice and contribute to greater cohesion. Learn more about The Human Library here.

About The Human Books:

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Brooke Boney - Indigenous Australian Journalist, Today Show Entertainment Reporter.  Resilient. Fearless. Passionate. Promotes tolerance.

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Kevin El-Hagge - a Pearl Cove resident who is keen to make a difference and share his story. Overcoming major illness, prejudice and long-term unemployment, Kevin returned to study as a mature-age student and now works full-time as a graphic designer.

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Carolyn-Lee Felhaus - Carolyn-Lee is no stranger to stigma. Overcoming adversity since her formative years, Carolyn is resilient. A proud single parent of two children, she manages a chronic health condition, is under-employed, content (for now) working in a casual role and concurrently studying part-time at University.

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Joseph Lonti - Joseph wants you to know how volunteering in a charitable organisation can open doors (literally). Establish new friendships, increase self-confidence whilst you build your work experience. Joseph has an amazing life story he is just waiting to share, which will make you question your thinking. 

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Hamay Deoudi - Hamay recently arrived to Pearl Cove as a refugee from Syria. Her story. Her reality. Don't judge a book by its cover.

Event Details

At this event you will have a 20 minute conversation with each Human Book (rotation basis). Come for a conversation. Learn about their life story.

Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm 

Date: Thursday 27th October 2022

Location: Pearl Room (Ground Floor), Pearl Cove Library

Free event. Tea and coffee will be supplied

No children allowed

Bookings

Places are limited and will fill quickly. Book NOW to avoid disappointment on EventBrite

Questions? Need help to book?

If you have any questions about the event or require assistance to make a booking, please contact our dedicated Pearl Cove Library Events Desk at events@pclibrary.nsw.gov.au

Pearl Cove Library is committed to connecting members of the community, establishing dialogue and focusing on mental wellbeing through initiatives designed to support and improve the mental health of Pearl Cove community members. 

Need support? 

Get in touch with Headspace and Beyond Blue. Ready for you.

Ju (>>amended 23/11/21)