Our People with Pride

 

When: Saturday, June 11^th, 1pm – 4pm

Where: The Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Bookings via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

Admission is free but booking is required as spaces are limited, so book now to secure your spot!

For any issues with booking or for more information, please contact Pearl Cove library via telephone on 9876 5432 or send us an email at enquiries@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

About the event

Join us at Pearl Cove Library for a Pride Month event celebrating the diversity of our community. As part of our Human Library event series, have earnest face to face conversations in an open and safe environment with our 4 “books”, people from the community with a wide array of personal experiences.

What is a Human Library event?

Human Libraries events are where members of the public can have one-on-one informal conversations with volunteers who have specific life experiences, known as “books”. The purpose of these Human Library events is to help in breaking down social stereotypes and humanising marginalised and/or less understood groups. These conversations are mediated in a safe and inclusive environment so both the “readers” and the “books” can be comfortable in talking about personal subjects that we may otherwise not talk about.

Our Books

Jane, an Indigenous Australian Lesbian Activist

Clint, a Trans-masculine Tradie

Emma, an Asexual Nurse

Georgie, a Sexual Health Clinic Worker

For more information on Pride Month, visit https://unyouth.org.au/event/global-issues-resources/national-pride-month/

Asher Scobie, Student Number: 367343559

Rehumanising Mental Health

 Rehumanising Mental Health

A Human Library event at Pearl Cove Library

 

 Mental Health and Human Libraries

The National Health Survey (2017-18) indicated that roughly one in five Australians suffers from a mental or behavioural condition. Despite how common mental health issues are, many people suffering from these issues feel too embarrassed to talk openly about their problems, or fear stigmatisation should they do so. This denies them one of the most important assets in combating mental health issues - the ability to openly express and be themselves without fear of censure.

The Human Library Organisation is a movement designed to combat stereotypes and preconceived judgements by facilitating conversations between people who believes in those stereotypes and the people who are implicated by them in a safe environment designed to promote open and candid discussion.

In recognition of the ongoing National Mental Health Month, Pearl Cove Library is proud to announce a Human Library event focusing on mental health matters.

 

At our event you will have the opportunity to engage in frank and meaningful conversation with four "human books", who either themselves experience or have experienced mental health issues or have worked extensively with people who experience mental health issues.

If you feel that you don't totally understand the amazing complexity of mental health, or want an opportunity to talk about your own experiences with someone who will understand, this is the event for you!

 

Event Details

Date and Time - Saturday the 16th of October, 11 am - 1 pm 

Venue - The Pearl Cove Library cafe

Admission - FREE! 

Booking

Please book through Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pearl-cove-library-rehumanising-mental-health

For any further assistance, please contact our event co-ordinator, Lilly Leal, at 04XXXXXXXX or at lillyl2@pcl.nsw.gov.au

We are only accepting 25 attendees for this event. Book fast to ensure you'll be able to attend!

 

Further Information

Mental Health Month - https://www.mhfa.org.au/cms/national-mental-health-month-2021

Human Libraries - https://humanlibrary.org/   

Australian Mental Health Statistics - https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-health/mental-health

 

 

Max Sibrits, Student number: 808418631 

Nanna...Pop...is that YOU?

              

Oh Yay, BOOMER!   

That's right, this is what your Grandparents (or parents) generation were really up to when they were young(er). 
Pearl Cove Library is proud to present a Human Living Library event to celebrate the annual
NSW Seniors Festival, and give these lunatics a chance to explain themselves.

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Talking Books?

Human Living Libraries are a global movement where...you guessed it, the books TALK! 
Living "Books" (actual people) volunteer to tell their stories, answer questions and discuss in their own words often taboo topics in a safe, inclusive space. Curious? Check them out here. https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

Mystery's, Adventure & Secret Treasure?

Pearls of wisdom, whirlwind romances, sexual revolution and struggle for social change & equality...all this and more hidden right here amongst us. 
Help us celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival and discover some "Treasure" of your own. Wanna know more, check them out here. https://www.seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au/home

Check out our "Book" catalogue

1. The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO. Age Discrimination Commissioner/Australian Human Rights Commission (Keynote speaker)