Dementia: There's a Human Inside

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Do you know what Dementia is? Maybe you know someone with Dementia? Perhaps you have it yourself? What does it truly mean to live with Dementia?

This week, Azure Beach Public Library is hosting an event known as a Human Living Library event. This means, people will be our books! Borrow them and they will have a chance to invite you into their lives and create a respectful, nonjudgemental space. Our theme for this event is Dementia, to align with Dementia Action Week. Our goal is to educate, clarify and gain an understanding for the people and their loved ones, that have dementia in their lives. 

Where: Library Courtyard, Azure Beach Public Library

44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

When: 21st & 22nd of September, 2023

Time: 11am to 3pm

 To register, book your eTicket here or please phone us on  (02) 9717 #### or email us at hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au.

We hope to see you there!

It's our chance to breakdown barriers and show everyone that sufferers of dementia are still human; they're still the people we know and love. This is their chance to share their experiences and to let others know, that they are impacted too. Come on down to show your support, gain insight and learn a thing or two that you may not have already known.

Want to know more? Click this link to find out about the Human Living Library movement!

Need more dementia information? You can find it at Dementia Australia and their library guide.

 

-by Hayley Morales.

Do "Mentian" It! Human Library Event

 Do "Mentian" It!

Human Library Event

When:  Monday 19^th September 2022

            10:00am-11:30am

            44 Lighting Way, Azure Beach NSW 2100

In line with Dementia Action Week, Azure Beach Public Library has partnered with Dementia Australia to host a human library event.

What is a human library?

Human libraries are designed to create a dialogue, promote understanding, and reduce prejudice. The ‘books’ are people from all walks of life and readers can ‘borrow’ them for up to 30 minutes to have a conversation and ask questions. For more information, visit https://humanlibrary.org/.

Take action

In 2022, it was reported that up to 487, 500 Australians are living with dementia. With that number expected to increase in the upcoming years, it's up to us to arm our community with the knowledge they need and to clear up some misconceptions about dementia by talking to our 'books'.

Our books:

Living with dementia

  

Alison

David

Caring for someone with dementia

Emily

Brian

For more information, contact our program coordinator (Georgia Tzamouranis) on (02) 9171 1677 or email us at events@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au

#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

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