Be GambleAware: Check in + Share

'Gambling in Neon' by www.david baxendale.com / Flickr

Join us at Pearl Cove Library this October for another exciting event in our Human Library series. To coincide with NSW GambleAware Week, the theme this month is Be GambleAware: Check in + Share. This is an 18+ event for anyone in our community affected by - or curious to learn about - gambling addiction. 

Simply register for a thought-provoking chat with our human 'books'.

What is a Human Library?

Human Libraries are libraries where the 'books' are people! Borrow a 'book' for a one-on-one conversation on a theme based on that 'book’s' experience. 

The purpose of Human Libraries is to challenge stigma, prejudice and stereotypes in order to support diversity and inclusion in our community. Previous events held at Pearl Cove Library include themes of: autism, mental health, LGBTIQA+, minority cultures and subcultures.

The 'books':

1. Emmanuel 'Lucky' Peterson - former Sportsbet addict, motivational speaker and founder of Punt the Punt
2. Jane - family member of a gambling addict
3. Noni - anti-gambling campaigner
4. Monaro - Indigenous community services worker

Details:

Location: Pearl Cove Library, Pearl Room

Date: Saturday 23rd October, 2021

Time: 2PM to 5PM

Cost: $10/person

Light refreshments provided.

How to register:

Book online or phone 01 1111 1111 to register for this event.

Register now

Let the book talk

                            Let the book talk

                      Human Living Library event

                           at Pearl Cove Library

   Human Living Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. 'Readers' can borrow a 'book' for a set period of time (up to 30 mins).

   Our living books have had addiction history and are willing to tell you their story and answer your questions.

living books at Event:

Martin Tran--Heroin addiction Plumber

Kirra Barton--Alcohol addiction Dancer

Antonina Gerardis--Methadone program Baker

Carol Davies--Codeine addiction teacher

Stephen Vo--Nicotine addiction shop owner

Philip Bernard--Sleeping tablet addiction writer

Where: Cove Meeting Room--Pearl Cove Library

When: 13 November 2020

Time: 10.00am-1.00pm

Morning tea mini pastries will be provided.  Pastries, Muffins, Banana Bread, Raspberry Bread, Scones, Portuguese Tarts, Coffee, Tea. Please let us know if you have a food allergy.

This is a free event so please act quickly to register your place. please contact our team on 

(02) 9678 2002 or email eventsplanner4@pearlcovelibrary.gov.au to secure your booking.

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Grace Muller

Dry July - Addiction and it's reach

Picture by Jeff Djevdet

Dry July – Addiction and its Reach

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Date: Wednesday, July 4^th 2018

Location: Pearl Cove Library - Cove Meeting Room

 

Come along to Pearl Cove Library where will be hosting a Human Living Library discussing addiction and also the reaching the effects on friends and family. Speakers will come who will be “living books” allowing people to ask questions and hear about how addiction has affected their life and the lives of those around them.

“The Human Library™ is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue. The Human Library is a place where real people are on loan to readers. A place where difficult questions are expected, appreciated and answered.”

For more information on substance abuse and addiction: https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/topics/substance-abuse-and-addiction

 

Blog by Crystal Williams