Shattering Stereotypes: The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy

Shattering Stereotypes: The Many Faces of Cerebral Palsy

Friday, 9 October 2020

5 PM to 8:15 PM

Where: Pearl Cove Central Library,

Cove St., Pearl Cove

Elaine Bowker Conversation and Study Space

A short walk from Pearl Cove Station

 

Suitable for patrons 14 years and over

A Pearl Cove Human Library Event

(Photo credit: “Men’s maroon polo shirt” by Elevate on Unsplash, https://unsplash.com/photos/vofmJUVScDE)

Fast Facts About Cerebral Palsy

Around the world, 17 million people, including around 34,000 Australians, live with cerebral palsy or CP. Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of neurological disorders caused by damage to the brain.

People with CP have some form of lifelong physical disability which affects their muscle tone and motor skills to varying degrees.

No two people living with the condition have the same experience, so each person has a different story to tell! They may use a walking frame or a wheelchair, be unable to speak, and/or need assistance eating, dressing, and showering. Some may only have a limp. Like people with other conditions, those with CP don’t want to be defined only by their disability, although many are proud to identify as disabled.

Want to know more about life with cerebral palsy? Head over to:

·       Cerebral Palsy Alliance at https://cerebralpalsy.org.au/

·       Cerebral Palsy Australia at https://cpaustralia.com.au/

·       Sue O’Reilly’s Angry Cripple column at https://www.abc.net.au/rampup/articles/2011/06/29/3256373.htm

·      The American comedy Speechless, a sitcom about a teen who lives with severe cerebral palsy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u55WK6AbaM

What is a Human Living Library?

The Human Library allows you, the reader, to borrow someone for a half-hour chat about your lives and experiences. The exchange of knowledge and insight is power and what you do with it is up to you.

11 books with lived experience of CP will be available for you to consult on Friday 9 October at our Living Libraries event which runs from 5 PM to 8:15 PM. Come join this fun and free conversation!

Feeling eco-friendly? Why not use public transport or come on foot? It's a 10-minute walk from Pearl Cove Central Library to Pearl Cove Train Station or a five-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

Don’t miss out – book your reading session today. Simply click the Eventbrite button below and choose a slot that suits you. Session times are limited and bookings are essential. Light refreshments are provided. For more information, please call 02 9217 4000 to speak to a library staff member.

Posted by Estelle Borrey

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Demystifying Autism - Living Library Event

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Being Different Together: Demystifying Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Human Living Library event for World Autism Awareness Day

Have you ever wondered about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?

Do you know someone who has ASD and are curious to learn more?

Pearl Cove Library invites any who are wanting to learn more about ASD, or are simply curious, to engage with people's real-life experiences of ASD next April for World Autism Awareness Day.

When: Thursday April 2nd, 2pm - 5pm

Where: Pearl Room, located at Pearl Cove Library

How: Bookings can be made through Eventbrite

Who: Ages 16 and up

What is a Human Living Library?

A Living Library is a new, inclusive event where member of the public can interact and chat with "Human Book" - a collection of people willing to share their experiences on a topic. It promotes diverse thinking and helps people to overcome unconscious biases and break down prejudices. (For more info go to Human Library Australia)

More About the Event
Pearl Cove Library is inviting four individuals to talk about their experiences with ASD in a series of short one-on-one conversations. Books can be "borrowed" for up to 25 mins, during which time attendees are invited to listen to their stories and ask questions about the topic. Tea/coffee and a small selection of biscuits will be provided throughout the day.
Attendees are reminded to be respectful towards the Books, and to not raise their voice or act aggressively towards them. The Books are free to refuse to answer questions or terminate the conversation early if they feel uncomfortable.

Meet the Books
Peter Thorne - A representative of Aspect Australia
Kaitlan Monroe - A mother of a young child with ASD
Matt Reid - An indigenous Australian with ASD
Addison Rudd - A woman only recently diagnosed with ASD

Tickets will be $10 per person and are available from Eventbrite. Limited slots available

Please contact the library for more information about this event
0404 033 212
libraryenquires@pearlcove.gov.au

Find out more about ASD at Aspect Australia
Find out more about Living Libraries

By Stephanie Oppen-Riley

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Breaking Stigma: World Eating Disorders Action Day

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a special event in line with World Eating Disorders Action Day. This years theme is breaking stigma, and so we invite you to come and speak with our "living books". These are members of our community who have been effected by an eating disorder.  

Our "living books" are;

Alice Johnson, an indigenous woman in recovery

Matthew Turner, a young man in recovery

Tim Parker, a father who lost his daughter to anorexia

Grace Brooks, eating disorders campaigner 

        

Sunday 2nd of June

11am to 2pm 

Pearl Cove Library Courtyard

Bookings Essential 

Please book via email: pcl_events@gmail.com 

For more information on World Eating Disorders Action Day;

http://www.worldeatingdisordersday.org/2019-events-2/

Image source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/active-activity-adventure-backpack-541520/

Isobel Bryan

Recycle for Future

In connection with the “National Recycling Week” which is observed in November every year, Pearl Cove Library is hosting an event in collaboration with “Planet Ark”. Students from Pearl Cove High School will also participate in the event by putting up stalls where they will sell articles made up of recycled materials.

Source:  https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/1354a805-6dc2-4e74-86fe-509ff155e376

The following members from the Pearl Cove Council area will participate as “Books” and throw light on the current scenario and strategies to cope with this issue.

Amelia Telford          Bob Brown Foundation. Environmentalist of the year. An Indigenous Australian person from the Pearl Cove Council area

Julie Savet Ward      Board member, EPA N.S.W.

Jeff Cooper               Associate Professor, Department of Urban Planning, UNSW.

K. M. Collins            Manager Sustainability and Waste at Pearl Cove Council

EVENT DETAILS:

Saturday, 16 Nov, 2019.

Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Venue for event: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: Free

Booking (Essential): Via Eventbrite

Contacts: For further inquiries, contact Munazza Usman at 0435640534 / mzzusman@pearlcovelibrary.au

Light refreshments will be served.

Learn More about Human libraries & the Event:
https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/
https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/nationalrecyclingweek/about
https://planetark.org/

Homeless but still Human

 

 Homeless but still Human

 

                      About the event:  Homelessness is increasing in Australia. Come
                    to the 'Homeless but still Human' event at Pearl Cove Library and
                    meet some 'Living Library books'. They are people affected by            
                    homelessness, who will chat with you about their experienced, how
                    they became homeless, and what helped, or didn't, on their journey
                          

                          Event details:  
                          Time:           10.00am - 4.00pm 
                          Day:             Thursday, 8 August 2019
                          Place:           Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Public Library                                    
                                              106 Jellico Road, Pearl Cove  NSW  2019
                          Cost:            Free event

                          Bookings: 
                          Bookings are essential, but everyone is very welcome.
                          Contact Eventbrite please, by 1 August 2019       
                         

                     More information: 
                     Human Living Library visit human library organisation                          
                     Homelessness in Australia visit council to homeless persons  
                     For more information about this event contact us
                     Phone: 9977 6842  Email: eva@pcpl.nsw.gov.au   
                  
Image https://www.fairobserver.com/region/north_america/the-lonely-homeless-man-12190/
Posted by Bronwyn Campbell

Pink Ribbon Day at Pearl Cove Library

Pearl Cove Library is thrilled to announce their Living Library event this October! 

 PINK RIBBON DAY

Friday, 12 October, 2018

10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Book your tickets via Eventbrite!

(Proceeds from the tickets go to Pink Ribbon, Cancer Council)

Cost: $10

Pearl Cove Library is helping raise awareness about cancer in the community by organising a living library event. Our living books are here to share their stories and their journey with you, the reader. You can 'borrow' the living books and have a one-on-one chat with them. Learn about their personal experiences, their trials and troubles. You can be a source of support and inspiration to someone you know who is suffering from cancer. Come, spend time with our amazing living books and share your experience with friends and family! Enjoy morning tea and snacks after the event! 

Find out more about how you can help at https://www.pinkribbon.com.au/

For more information about living libraries, go to http://humanlibrary.org/

Komal Jacco

How would it be, if you came and had tea with me?

Women's High Tea with Living Books

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/tea-tea-party-pink-party-teapot-2107191/

 Date: Saturday 10th March 2018

 Time: 11am-2:30pm

 Location:  Pearl Cove Library

 Tickets: $15 per person ★Bookings essential★

Come and join us at Pearl Cove Library this March for our one day event of Living Books! Our event will be a High Tea with the theme of women, and celebrating women. The event is for women only to attend, apologies to any men interested in the event. Living books is a great way to connect with people within the community that you may not know much about, and give opportunities to learn about how the lives of others have been affected by different things from cultural or racism exclusion, to cancer survivors. We will have 10 living books and our event is limited to 40 people to attend (50 people including our books!). Be sure to reserve your spot!

The month of March this year is all about women! With events like Women's Health week, International Women's Day, and March into Yellow!  We are looking to encourage women to support one another within the community with our event and to help raise awareness of women's health, physically, mentally and emotionally. For more information on Women's events throughout march check out: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/ , https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ , and  https://www.marchintoyellow.org.au/ 



Our High Tea will consist of 3 courses; snacks and nibbles, savoury, and dessert! with Tea, coffee, water and juice for drinks. Unfortunately alcohol will NOT be served, and will not be allowed within the event space.

*We will be catering to any dietary requirements or food allergies, and request that any needs are specified when booking, or via email, or by dropping into our library to discuss with a staff member.  😊 

Image: https://pixabay.com/en/sandwiches-cream-puff-tomato-ham-623388/

   Booking Information:

Price: $15 per person
Book your ticket through Eventbrite.com

Bookings are available till 5pm March 1st.
Please ensure you fill out details for dietary requirements, food allergies or preferences (such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc).     

On the booking page, you will need to nominate 3 living books that you wish to speak with. There are 5 places available for each living book per session.

                                                                                     Image: https://pixabay.com/en/tea-tea-time-teapot-cup-drink-1678894/

       

 

                                                  

 Please contact us if you have any questions or any difficulties booking! We hope to see you at our event in March!  😊

Phone: 1800 51 81

Email: PearlCoveLibrary@hotmail.com

Or drop into our Pearl Cove Library branch!

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Jacqueline Grice 😊