Creating a Fashionably Sustainable Future

 

Celebrate International Youth Day in Style at Azure Beach Public Library!

Azure Beach Public Library invites anyone aged 15-24 to join guest speaker Clare Press for a discussion group about the future of fashion and how we can all make sustainable choices.

Clare Press will give a short talk about her latest book 'WEAR NEXT, Fashioning the Future', followed by a discussion where the group will talk about all the things they love about fashion and come up with different ways to change the current wasteful and exploitative industry, from making your own clothes to thrift and second hand shopping. For more information about Clare Press' work, please visit her website here.

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Date: Tuesday 12th August, 2025

Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library, Cove Meeting Room

Who: 15-24 year olds with a love for fashion

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Adriana Spasaro

International Youth Day Event: Fast Fashion Fix!

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Did you know?

Australians are the second highest clothing consumers in the world and throw away, on average, 23 kilos of unwanted clothing into landfill per person every year! Much of this clothing has been barely worn or, if damaged, needs only minor repairs to become wearable again.

If this sounds like a huge problem, well, you’re right. But there’s good news!

You can make a difference!

Are you between the ages of 15 and 24?

Do you have a favourite piece of clothing that is worn or damaged?

Don’t throw it away! 

Bring it along to our special International Youth Day Fast Fashion Fix workshop and learn how you can extend the life of and customise your most loved clothing in a way that makes it uniquely yours!

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Our awesome instructors will teach you various visible mending techniques so that you can make repairs that express your creativity and individuality while practising sustainability and reducing consumption in a fun way.

You’ll even get a free mending kit to start you off!

We’ll also give you a quick run-down on how to use Azure Beach Council’s brand new clothes swapping app to give your gently worn items a second chance! It’s a great way to feel the buzz of getting something new in a way that’s more sustainable in the fight against fast fashion!

Sounds great! So where and when is this happening?!

Glad you asked! Event details are as follows:

Date:        Saturday 17th August 2024

Time:        2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Place:       The Azure Room at Azure Beach Public Library

Cost:         FREE!

If you want to find out more about sustainability and International Youth Day 2024, you can read up on it here – From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways For Sustainable Development 

by Marica Rajic

Shaping the future: Story telling in the digital age!

 Azure Beach Public Library Presents:

Shaping the Future : Storytelling in the digital Age 

Celebrate International Youth Day with us!

 

This International Youth Day, we’re inviting young creators, change makers, and future leaders to join us at the Azure Beach Public Library for a special workshop designed to explore the power of digital storytelling. Whether you're passionate about social impact or eager to learn how to use technology for good, this event will empower you with the skills to create compelling narratives and drive positive change in the digital age.

 Event Highlights: 

• Learn how digital storytelling can raise awareness about important social issues, create compelling narratives, and effectively market them on social media platforms.
•  Gain practical insights on how to increase engagement, attract funding, and expand your digital project’s reach.
• Six young leaders will share how they use digital tools to drive social change and promote sustainable development 

The event will include a Q&A session where you can ask questions and connect directly with the speakers. 

Event Details:

Date: Monday 12th August 2024

Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

Location:Azure Room, Azure Beach Public Library (Main Branch)

Registration & More information:

Seats are limited! Click here to register and secure your spot:  www.eventbrite.com/e/shaping-the-future

Additional Info: Can't attend in person? No worries -- this event will be broadcasted live via YouTube  -- Register here Youtube.com/AzureBeachPublicLibraryEvents as there is Only 60 spots available for online attendees!

For more details about International Youth Day and the global observance visit : https://www.un.org/en/observances/youth-day

 

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