#ShowFairnessWithAwareness

In conjunction with Dementia Australia for Dementia Action Week....

A Human Library is coming to Azure Beach Public Library!

Monday, 18th September 2023 at 11am in the Library Courtyard.

Would you like to know more?

The Human Library project began in Copenhagen with a youth organization called Stop the Violence.  In a Human Library, the “books” are people. These people are like you and me – their stories are real and are shared to fight prejudice and bring about compassion and understanding. Our Human “books” are people who have experienced discrimination, bias, shame, or humiliation. They want to tell their story in a safe place and bring about change in others’ views.

How does it work?

The Library has a collection of 4 human “books”. These 4 books are people who are living with dementia. Their journeys have all been different, but together they want to demonstrate how they can still live active and fulfilling lives. These “books” can be checked out for a 30-minute conversation. There are sample questions to get things moving, and a Code of Conduct to keep things safe and respectful.

About Dementia Action Week:

Dementia affects around half a million people in Australia. This number is set to double in the next 25 years. The campaign provides information and tips to encourage all Australians to increase their understanding of dementia and learn how they can make a difference in the lives of people around them who are impacted – and to help eliminate discrimination.

 

To find out more about this event contact the Azure Beach Public Library on: 02 9837 1432 or email: ABPLevents@nsw.gov.au

This is a free event, but bookings are essential. Bookings can be made via EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

To find out more about dementia: https://www.dementia.org.au/ or the Dementia Australia Hotline: 1800 100 500.  

Human Library. 2019. Human Library [image]. Retrieved 16th June 2022 from / https://humanlibrary.org/

Dementia Australia. 2022. Dementia Australia [image]. Retrieved 16th June 2022 from https://www.dementia.org.au/

Azure Beach Public Library. n.d. Azure Beach Public Library [image]. Retrieved 16th June from https://share.tafensw.edu.au/share/file/b5b52f4b-216b-473a-bf3e-60658163ef7a/1/ABPL_Risk-Management-Plan.pdf

Melyssa D'Heureux (Mary Anderson's Online Class)