You're Not Alone!

 

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If you have a mental health condition or someone who has it then fear not! For you are not alone! 

Mental Health issues are more prevalent in our social today than in any other point in human history and according to Beyond Blue, it is estimated that 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. 

In this Human library event you'll hear extraordinary stories from our books and how they've dealt with mental health problems or their experiences working with people with those issues. The purpose of these stories is to make you aware, educated, open-minded and rethink stereotypes in regard to mental health.

What is a Human Library?

It's like a normal library but the books are human volunteers that specialize in a subject like mental health just like in this event and library guests can borrow them then listen to their story, ask them questions and engage in open conversations that you wouldn't normally have. The goal of a human library is to educate, encourage open-mindedness, encourage diversity, and crush stereotypes.

Details

When:  Sunday October 10^th, 12pm-2:20PM

Where: Pearl Cove Library

Bookings

You can book here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

For further information

please contact: 5555 555 555 or email us at Library@pearlcove.nsw.gov.au 

Beyond Blue:  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts

John Bingle (student number: 880601390)

Suffering in Silence.

"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

Mental Health Awareness

 Understanding Our Minds

A Human Living Library Event

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Mental health issues are experienced by almost 1 in 7 Children and Adolescents aged 4-17.  Spend time with and ask questions of those who know so much about this increasing issue.

Come into the Pearl Cove Library and borrow one of our 'living books' to learn more about mental health for mental health awareness month!  

There will be 4 'books' to meet and you will be in groups of 5 talking to those who have a lot of knowledge about this issue that is experienced by so many.

Location: Pearl Cove Library,

The Pearl Room

Date:  Friday 3^rd September

Time:  7-9pm

Cost:  This event is free! 

(bookings essential)  

RSVP: events@pearlcovelibrary 

or call us on 9452 5252 to book or for more information. 

 

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.  

Come along and get to know more about mental health as well as meet some new people!

What is a Living Library?

A living library is an event which gives those who attend an opportunity to ‘borrow’ a ‘living book’ (a person) for a specific time frame to talk and discuss about anything to do with the theme of the event- in this case, mental health!

For more information about mental health, visit: https://www.ruok.org.au.