Reducing the stigma of mental health

Reducing the stigma of mental health

This October is mental health awareness month. To raise awareness of mental health in young people the Azure beach library will be running a mental health human library event. Joining us will be 4 volunteers from the human library to discuss their experiences and journey with mental health. Our four volunteers are all from different walks of life and have different experiences with their mental health journey.

This event will be catered for please advise of any dietary needs when booking.

When - 9/10/2022 12PM-3PM

Where - Library courtyard of Azure Beach Library

To book please visit the Azure Beach Library website

Please be aware that mental health can be a tough topic and this event may discuss culturally sensitive topics.

For further information on mental health and where to get help you can visit the following sites:

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation

Jordan Steele

 

Azure Beach Public Library values and celebrates diversity.  Come and meet people from culturally diverse backgrounds and hear first-hand accounts of their lived experiences.

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This Harmony Day join us for our Human Library event Everyone Belongs.  Designed to challenge stereotypes and foster discussion, The Human Library provides a safe space for people to learn about others’ lives and experiences.  Browse the ‘blurbs’ to select and ‘loan’ an available ‘book’ (person) to ‘read’ (converse with).  With a focus on Harmony Day, this carefully curated collection includes a range of ‘books’ representative of our culturally diverse community.

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Tuesday, 21 March 2023

9am - 12pm

Azure Beach Public Library - small seating areas

44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

 

suitability: 15 years and over

accessibility: wheelchair friendly

Bookings via eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/shop-everyone-belongs-human-library-tickets

 

To learn more about Harmony Day, follow the link Harmony week - Everyone belongs

For more information regarding the event contact Azure Beach Public Library:
P: (02) 9717 1234 
E: hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

#EveryoneBelongs #HumanLibrary #HarmonyDay #HarmonyWeek #AzureBeachPublicLibrary #Community

Rosie Young

Open your new world: Let the “book” talk!

 Do you live in the Azure Beach Community?

 Are you an Indigenous person?

 Do you like to learn artworks from Aboriginal artists?

Do you have an illness that affected your ability to work?

Do you like to meet new people?

 

If you have answered YES, Welcome to join the Azure Beach Library event titled "Open your new world: Let the “book” talk!"

Introducing Human Library

The Human Library was created in Copenhagen, Denmark in the spring of 2000. It builds a positive platform of conversations without stereotypes and prejudices. Readers can borrow real people from the human library to talk, discuss and share ideas.

 About this event

This event invites four "books" including the following aspects related to Aboriginal culture:

- Sharing story of growing up Indigenous in Sydney

-A storyteller through her artworks

- How do break down the barriers and stereotypes and celebrate diversity

- Fosters respect in the community                            

The readers can borrow a "book" for 15 minutes, and they can access 1:1 talks.

About our "Books"

Nullah Orkins: An Azure Beach resident who is keen to make a difference and share his story

     

    Lowanna Henderson: Likes to talk stories through her works

Jandamarra Hurley: Resilient single young father. Overcoming eye illness and finding a part-time job at a book provider.

Maali Olden: Social activist and engage herself with the community Indigenous affairs

Four Pictures source: https://www.pexels.com/search/human%20library/

Event Details

Time: 2 pm -- 5 pm

Date: Thursday, 21st July 2022

Location: Various small spaces/seating areas around the library; our staff will show you then

Free event. Coffee and tea will be supplied

                    Light meals provided

Booking: Places are limited, and booking through EvenBrite.  https://www.eventbrite.com.au/

For any issues about this event or booking, please contact Azure Beach Library via telephone at (02) 9717 6688 or send us an email at Admin-requires@azurebeachlibrary.com.au

 Useful links: https://www.facebook.com/humanlibraryau/

                      https://humanlibrary.org/

Roam Around the World - Human Library Event

Join us on the 12th August 2022 

At the Azure Beach Library Courtyard for a day of fun!! 

Book by calling Azure Beach Library at (08) 9708 6953 

or email Jessica Pearlson at Jessica@AzureBeachLibStaff.gov.au. 

In order to celebrate International Youth Day Azure Library is holding a special Human Library event for our youth in the community, come join us and the Human Books in celebration of our youths and uplifting one another. This event can help open ones eyes to the different cultures and views that their neighbour may have and how we can unite as a community to love and support one another. No one is left behind.

What is International Youth Day?

https://www.childfund.org.au/stories/what-is-international-youth-day/

Alysha Joannou 

All of Us Together - A Human Library Event

In celebration of  Refugee Week, Azure Beach Public Library (ABPL) will be holding a Human Library event! All of us at ABPL are very excited to invite all you to this very special event which we hope you can attend. 

What is a Human Library?

A Human Library is a type of event that aims to minimise preconceived notions between people who under normal circumstances would never talk to each other. More info found at https://humanlibrary.org

The theme of this Human Library, "Recognising Our Community", coincides with Refugee Week to highlight the members of our community that come from culturally diverse backgrounds. The human 'books' will have an opportunity to share knowledge about their culture and their own life stories. 

We hope that you will be able to attend this special event!

Event Details

Date and Time: 19 June 2022, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library

Booking: Free Entry

For any further questions, please email azurebeachpubliclibrary@gmail.com

- Ethan Sibucao

Connecting Community to Knowledge with Storytelling

Azure Beach Public Library, partnered with Dementia Australia, would like to welcome you to experience a new, involved way of storytelling and learning with a Human Library. 

Join us in the Azure Beach Public Library courtyard

Address: 44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

When: 19/09/2022

Time: 10 am – 2 pm

Email: hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

Phone: (02) 9717 1677

Contact us to book your ticket as seats are limited

Source: https://www.dementia.org.au/

Dementia is a disease that affects the brain. There are many varying types and symptoms as it affects different areas of the brain but is equally difficult for anyone who lives with this condition.

According to the Australian Governments Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, people living with dementia is estimated to be between 386,200-472,000 within Australia. This number will likely double by 2058 as the aging population grows.

For more information about Dementia Australia.

https://www.dementia.org.au/

Source: https://humanlibrary.org/

A Human Library is similar to a traditional library in that you borrow a book to experience a story, except the books you borrow are humans and they will share with you their personal stories though conversations.

The Human Library Organisation’s mission is to connect people with each other and break down stigmas and barriers between people.

If you’d like to know more about Human Libraries Organisation.

https://humanlibrary.org/

 

MEET OUR BOOKS 

Angela Phillips:

Carer of people 

   with Dementia    

     

Isobella Pope:

Researcher of 

Dementia

Zarma Khoury:

Has Dementia

Karol Pratt:

Family member 

with Dementia

 

Brent Arellano:
Counsellor of those 

with dementia

Each of our “books” can be borrowed for up to 30 minutes for you to listen to their stories and learn what they know.

Please note this is an adult only event, people aged over 18 years old are welcome.

For more information contact 

Elliot Webber on (02) 9717 8565

#azurebeachpubliclibrary #humanlibrary #dementiaawareness #dementiaaustralia #ABPLevent #ABPLhumanlibrary

 

S. Azar

Dive Into The Rainbow - Human Libraries Event

 

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Dive Into The Rainbow: A Human Libraries Event

When: 16th of June 2023, 10am-3pm

Where: Azure Beach Library

Book Now by calling (02) 4000 4545 or email SH at s.h@azurebeachlib.gov.au

In celebration of Pride Month (June), Azure Beach invites you to join us for our Human Libraries Event. To celebrate our vast and diverse community and to bring awareness towards a community in need of support, we have four volunteers for this library event, each discussing what being LGBTQ means to them. 

The LGBTQ+ Community:

Discrimination towards the LGBTQ+ community is as present within our world as ever before. With Two-thirds (64%) of LGBTQ+ people had experienced anti-LGBT+ violence or abuse. 

(stats taken from https://www.stonewall.org.uk/lgbtq-facts-and-figures)

What is a Human Library?

The Human Library are a international organisation which aims to help people meet and talk to other people they wouldn't normally met and to dismantle prejudices. you can find more at: https://humanlibrary.org/ 

Meet The Books:

Samuel (He/Him)

Bisexual

"When i discovered the term 'bisexual' i finally felt free"

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Bowie (They/Them)

Non Binary

"i finally found a community i feel seen and appreciated within"

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Scarlet (She/They)

Asexual 

"I always thought something was wrong with me. but then i found the term 'Asexuality'"

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Jamie (He/Him)

Transgender

"I want to make the world a safer place for LGBTQ people"

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Our 'books' will be available for 15/20 minutes.  

- S. Harris

Refugee week : Human Library Event

  One Gate, Many Stories!

 

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Azure Beach is a home of many refugee community from many decades which is increased 7.5% in last 6 years. These communities  feel isolated in the community and not able to express themselves due to many reasons. So we are welcoming these communities through this event to join us and feel connected with each other and the community.

Human library is a community based organisation who does not judged anyone and challenged stereotypes and promote an acceptance of others. In these events people rather than reading physical book, borrow human books and share their experiences and knowledge with them.

In our human library event borrower will be able to borrow 5 human books for 20 minutes, have conversation with them and can share their stories, feelings and experiences. 

Meet our Books:

                   Maya Cranitch

  Chairperson of refugee council of Australia

            Ibrahim

member of refugee council group

                

                  Aadila 

     member of refugee group

 

         

           Amal Kassir

                   

 

 

 

                      Massi Golami

                            

             

                                               

Event Details

Date : Monday, 20 June 2022

Time : 10am-3pm

Venue : Azure Beach Library courtyard

Fee : Free

Registration details

Booking : https://eventbrite.com.au/lifegoeson

phone - 0456798845 (for more information)

or

Email: neelam@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

Other resources 

1. To learn more about the Human Library, visit https://humanlibrary.org/

2. Learn about Refugee week, Visit https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/ 

3. Rang of fiction and nonfiction books, visit  https://www.refugeeweek.org.au/books/

4. Human library event, https://humanityinaction.org/knowledge_detail/the-human-library

 Created by Neelam Nauriyal