For Better or Worse - Raising awareness for Domestic Violence

Pearl Cove Library would like to invite you to a special Human Library Event:

For Better or Worse

Unmute yourself if you see disrespect as we all have the power to end domestic violence.  Domestic violence against women starts with disrespect, so lets stop it at the start, by talking and starting up a conversation.  This month is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and you are invited to attend an upcoming event called For better or for worse that aims to bring awareness to domestic violence in Australia by speaking to people who have lived it and experienced it with four guest speakers in this special Human Living Library event.

What is a Human Library you ask?

The Human Living Libraries is a program where life stories and experiences are shared by real people known as the books. Readers can ask questions, listen to their stories and have a conversation with the book. It is a great way to challenge stereotypes and gives the reader a new way to see the world through the unique story telling of the book. The human living library is a concept that started in 2000 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  More info can be found at 

https://humanlibrary.org

Our books

Dixie Link-Gordon.  An advocate against domestic violence and sexual assualt.

NSW Police Force Commissioner Michael Fuller APM.  He is an appointed Corporate Spokesperson for Family and Domestic Violence.

Rebecca Poulson.  Author, speaker and Domestic Violence Survivor Advocate.

Bea Smith.  Womens Safety NSW

Marijana Skoflic. Library patron and domestic violence survivor

Simone O'Brien. Domestic violence survivor and speaker

Event Details

Date:    Thursday October 21st, 2021

Time:    11.30am-2.30pm

Venue:    Pearl Cove Library in the Pearl Room

Cost:    $10

Age:    strictly 16 years and up

Light refreshments will be provided

Booking

Spots are limited, so reserve your spot today by booking online  through Eventbrite

For further assistance and enquiries, contact the library via email at info@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

or by phone on (02)9570 6928

For more information on domestic violence, visit 

https://www.dvnsw.org.au/

Marijana Skoflic

Interracial Marriages

 

Autism: Unwritten

 

Photo credit: PlusLexia.

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a condition that affects 1 in 150 people in Australia. Despite this, many people have a limited understanding of how real people with ASD live their day-to-day lives. To celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, Pearl Cove Library is holding a Human Living Library event.

What is a Human Living Library?

A Human Living Library is an event where people volunteer as Books to have conversations about their experiences, to help other people understand their perspective. They aim to help clear misunderstandings around topics that many people find too sensitive to bring up. The event is a safe space for both Readers and Books, so bring your questions and leave your judgement and preconceptions behind!

Event Details

When: Saturday April 2, 10am - 1pm

Where: The Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Admission: $5

Light refreshments will be provided

Booking

Click here to book a spot at this event. Be quick as there are limited spaces! If you have any issues with booking, please contact our team by email at library@pearlcove.nsw.gov.au

Further Information

If you would like to read more about this subject, you can follow the links below.

https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/

https://aass.org.au/

Caitlin Nash

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

For Love and Diversity: In the Name of the Moon, You are All Superheroes

In the Name of the Moon, You are All Superheroes: Celebrating Diversity by Daylight and Moonlight

Courtesy of Windsor Public Library, Naoko Takeuchi and Toei Animation

If there's one thing that continues to be a cultural phenomenon and winning the hearts of young people, it's Sailor Moon. The band of magical girls who fight for love and justice has inspired generations to be their own superhero and has been a source of hope, comfort and importantly, representation for those who are marginalised due to their ethnic, cultural, social and gender identities. However, little coverage including studies has been done on this reception and the diverse aspect of the fandom. 

So, to encourage the youth of the Pearl Cove community, in particular those of marginalised backgrounds, to have their say and connect while having fun, and in recognition of diversity being vital and Sailor Moon as a significant cultural subject, Pearl Cove Library is proud to host the human library event In the Name of the Moon, You are All Superheroes: Celebrating Diversity by Daylight and Moonlight on International Sailor Moon Day. 

This event is for teens and young adults from ages 14 to 21. Parental supervision is advised for those under 18.

 

What is a human library, you ask? 

Courtesy of Columbia College Chicago, 2017

 

A human library involves borrowing books, but instead of real books, they are people of diverse (usually marginalised) backgrounds who volunteer their time to have a conversation with the borrower. The goal is to bridge gaps of knowledge and connection, to understand and accept differences. It's also an opportunity for these "books" to tell their story themselves.

For the Sailor Moon event, you will be able to choose one of four "books" you're interested in and place a reservation. The loan period is 20 minutes.  

For more information on the human library concept, please visit:

• Human Library
• Human Library Australia  
  

 

The Books

 

Angeli Pomare 

Editor of Luminous Magazine 

Pomare is the editor of the popular Luminous Magazine and in their spare time, they make vlogs about Sailor Moon and various film and television franchises. As a trans Indigenous Australian and like Luminous, Pomare champions diversity across the arts sector and works. With their well-established influence, they hope their contribution to the event would help strengthen inclusion and bring attention to all the amazing work people of colour, especially those who are LGBT+, have done for their communities, whether for social causes or entertainment. 

Mina Yang

Host of Magical Melanin podcast

Yang is the host of Magical Melanin, a Sailor Moon podcast that focuses on diversity and fans who are people of colour or cultural minorities. She hopes that the event would open up honest dialogue on social issues such as racism that are often ignored in pop culture areas, but also more positive fan experiences for young people of marginalised backgrounds. 

Rachel Bowen

Student 

Bowen is a high school student in Pearl Cove and a huge Sailor Moon fan. With an interest in communities and social justice, she will be sharing her fan experiences including challenges as a disabled teen and wheelchair user. Bowen hopes that the event would encourage more acceptance and positivity. 

Dilraba Said

Student

Said is a high school student in Pearl Cove and a huge Sailor Moon fan. With an interest in social justice and communities, she will be sharing her story and her passion for Sailor Moon from the perspective of a refugee recently migrated from Syria. Said hopes that the event would help connect teens and young people, in particular migrants like herself, and encourage them to engage with new cultures. 

 

Come join us!

 

When: Saturday 25 June 2022, 1:30pm-5:00pm

Where: Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Cost: $5

Bookings are required through Eventbrite. Please click here to save your spot and reserve your "book". You will be allocated to a time.

Free light refreshments will be provided. 

Please contact us for further information on the event or if you require accessibility assistance on 9334 4938 or at library@pearlcovecouncil.com

We can't wait to see you and join our "books" for an enlightening adventure and make new friends along the way! 

 

 

Natalia Wikana

Class: Tuesday, 11:30am

Student number: 365813205

Yes to piercings, no to judgement!

Pearl Cove Library would like to welcome you to a special Human Library Event:

Body Piercing: Taboo or Self-expression?

https://tinyurl.com/8xzeyez9 

About the Event

This special Human Library event will focus on the stigma around body piercing within society and within workplaces. It will highlight how the community can take steps to seeing piercing as an art form rather than taboo.

What is a Human Library Event?

This concept takes the traditional idea of borrowing books and turns it into something that has even more potential to open the minds of people within the community. Attendees 'borrow a book' to learn more about the theme of the event. However, these 'books' are actually people! Each attendee has the opportunity to have a private one on one conversation with their chosen 'book'. It is a very open way of learning and expanding knowledge of topics one might not normally encounter!

For further information on this wonderful concept, please visit:

https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/

https://humanlibrary.org/

Who are our 'books'?

Thomas Alberts - Healthy Piercing Advocate 

Thomas has been involved in the piercing community for over 40 years. He was the owner of a successful piercing and tattoo studio but has since retired at 70 years of age. He has kept all of his piercings despite his age and has since become an advocate for healthy piercing practices. He prides himself on helping older community members understand piercing.

George Wilson - Owner of Wilson & Associates Law Firm

Mr Wilson is a well respected member of the Pearl Cove business community. He has no piercings himself but has a great understanding of body piercings through his close family members. He has 10 employees with visible piercings and hopes his participation in this event will help reduce the stigma of body piercings in the workplace. 

Ester Ali - Law Student

Ester is studying law at university and is currently unemployed. Originally from Iran, she is happy that living in Australia allows her to express her creativity through her facial piercings. However, she is concerned about the stigma around body piercings in the workplace and how that will impact upon her future employment opportunities. Ester is also huge in the social media world and helps to promote body piercing acceptance through those channels.

Shae Walters - Indigenous Body Piercer

Shae is the owner of Holier than I, a body piercing studio in Pearl Cove. She designs her own body jewellery based on indigenous artworks that she creates. Through her work, she aims to decrease the stigma surrounding body piercing so it is more accepted in the community as a whole.

For further information about safe piercing, please follow the below link:

https://www.safepiercing.org.au/

Want to attend? Check out the details below!

When: Saturday 26 June, 10am - 1pm

Where: Pearl Room, adjacent to Pearl Cove Library

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

Book fast to secure your spot!

Admission is free but bookings are essential as this is event is capped at 20 guests

For more information, please contact Pearl Cove Library staff on 9435 6000 or via email at customerservice@pearlcovelibrary.com.au

We can't wait to see you there!

Jasmine Searle

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 

Welcome to Australia

 

                Welcome to Australia 

To celebrate Refugee Week, Pearl Cove Library is hosting an event that gives you a chance to engage in a chat one-on-one with a refugee about their experiences coming to Australia. 

We would love you to join us for this occasion.

Date: 22nd June 2021

Time: 11am - 1.30pm

Venue: The Pearl Room, Pearl Cove Library

Light refreshments available.

Please reserve your spot through Eventbrite.

We welcome the opportunity to learn more about our four speakers or "human books" who represent the Refugee community and have volunteered to participate in this Human Library event. We encourage you to join us, meet our human books and engage in a respectful and interesting conversation.

Our human books are:

Peter Bol                      Australian Olympian.

Behrouz Boochani       Author, journalist, film-maker.

Lowitja O'Donoghue    Advocate for indigenous rights,    

                                    Member of Order of  Australia, 

                                     Australian of the Year, and  

                                     Australian National Treasure.

Samah Shda                International advocate for refugee rights, 

                                     Public speaker for Refugee Council.

The Human Library started in Denmark in 2000, and is based on the concept that everyone has a story to tell and can be a “human book”. 

The intent is for people to loan out a “human book” as you would in a library and have a respectful conversation. 

The aim behind the Human Library concept is to reduce prejudice, judgement, improve knowledge and empathy through conversation.

Please contact Pearl Cove Library with any further enquiries or booking assistance.

contact@pearlcove.library.com

ph: 2345 6789

Photo credit: Lukens, A. 2019. Strategy Movement Core Team. Wikimedia Commons.

Image credit: Human Library. 2021. 

Catherine. M. Baird 

Diploma student - Library and Information Services 

“A small step for personal growth, one giant leap for mental health!”

World Mental Health Day

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The event

Pearl Cove Library is hosting a Human Library event in conjunction with World Mental Health Day. The purpose of this is to see mental health and its related concerns through another person's eyes by speaking with four guest 'Books' to discover a variety of opinions and stories related to the purpose of the event.  

The "Human Library" event will allow you to express ideas and opinions without fear of judgement. Explore the importance of diversity and encourage the acceptance of others, regardless of their personal histories. Engage in discussion to challenge stigmas about people with mental health and promote the importance of positive mental health. 

All discussions are private between the "Books" and individuals guests. The views and opinions of the "Books" may not reflect your own but we encourage guests to keep an open mind as well as be kind and respectful to all of those in attendance.  

Books 

The term "book" refers to a person that will be speaking at the event and they will have one-on-one discussions with guests regarding the theme of the event. 

The first "Book" at the event is Eva Thompson. She is an elderly woman aged 75, who lives by herself, and her children and grandchildren do not visit often. She also doesn't get to see friends and acquaintances often, and becomes quite lonely because of it. 

The second "Book" is a single father of two young children, Miles Walker. The mental health of a parent, can sometimes be overlooked and not spoken enough of, especially in a situation where they are the sole carer of young children. Parents need to be supported so that they are able to help their child become the best versions of themselves. 

The third "Book" is 20 year-old student Casey Hayes that identifies themselves with the pronouns they/them. This person holds significance to the event because there are some people that do not agree with the significance of the morals that the LGBTQI+ community spreads, and they occasionally may find a negative factor to invalidate a persons beliefs and undermine their happiness. 

The fourth and final book that will be featured in the event is, Professor Patricia Dudgeon. Professor Dudgeon is a part of the Bardi people of the Kimberly area in Western Australia. She is known for her research that includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention. She is also the co-chair of the Ministerial Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advisory Group.

Event bookings

Day and time: Saturday October 9, 2021 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm. 

Location: Pearl Cove Library courtyard and Group study room.

Cost: $2 - Cost covers a donation for a gift for each "Book".

Bookings: Bookings are completed through the Eventbrite website. 

Each individual booking will allocate a session for a total of 20 minutes. 

1 booking per person.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/pearl-cove-library-world-mental-health-day-47065/

Further information

The following links will take you to further information about the purpose of the Human Library cause and mental health support agencies in Australia which may provide resources that can be used in personal situations. 

• https://www.humanlibraryaus.org/about 
• https://mhaustralia.org/about-us
• https://www.onedoor.org.au/advocacy
• https://www.gayaadhuwi.org.au/about-us/
• https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

Sophia EL MOHAMAD

Bullies Busters presents

Bullying is for Noobs

We are proud to introduce Human Living Libraries to Pearl Cove community.

Opening a new season of events for our great patrons.

"Octocide" by Russ Allison Loar is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Why Human Library and what's that?

The idea started in Denmark and it took off very well. People becoming living books and share their knowledge and experience with others, during a one to one casual chat. Finally you can ask "your book" a question, and it will get answered. 

Venue 🏠: Your Pearl Cove Library, 

        Courtyard

Day 📅: Saturday 9th October 2021

Time 🕟: 16:00-19:30

Free event 💗

October is a international anti-bullying/RUOK/well-being month. That's why we would like to present you our anti cyber bullying strategies and (unfortunate) experiences. You will have a chance to listen, ask questions, and arm yourself with knowledge and ways to stomp those bullies out. Our human books will help you in the process.

We will welcome six "Books":

 1/ Your local social worker 🙋

2/ A school counsellor 🧘

3/ A young survivor of cyberbullying 💪

4/ Local police force representative 👮

5/ First People represantative 🧔

6/ A former bully 🥺

You will have a 15 minutes to interview your book of choice, there will be also a presentation and discussion, along with light refreshments.

to register, call Mary on 02 95994831 or book online at Pearl Cove Library - Home (tafensw.edu.au) ; limit of 30 people apply, so hurry to secure your spot!

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helpful links: (1) stomp out bullying - wyniki wyszukiwania | Facebook

(1) kids helpline - wyniki wyszukiwania | Facebook , Bullying | Get Support Today | Kids Helpline ,

Bullying No Way , Bullying and Cyberbullying - HelpGuide.org , Unjudge someone - The Human Library Organization

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