Unity From Diversity - Let's Bridge Worlds For Australia Day

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Australia Day serves as a celebration of our nation's vibrant diversity. There is power in forming unity from this diversity, since we all collectively contribute a wealth of knowledge, culture, and prosperity to Australia.

We invite everyone to join us before Australia Day in a special human library event, where we will bridge your world to another through the stories shared by 4 diverse living 'books'. 

These 'books' are:

Larry A Gumbaynggirr elder, whose story speaks to First Nations' enduring connection to the land and Australia's complex history.

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Aisha A refugee from Syria, whose story highlights resilience and hope for those seeking sanctuary in Australia.

Image from UN Women Europe and Central Asia

Sally A second-generation Chinese Australian, whose story demonstrates the impact of generational changes in Australia.

Image from Ai Yah

Edmund An immigrant from the United Kingdom, whose story brings up experiences shaped by migration and adaptation.

Image from Travis Nep Smith

With this event, you can choose one of the above 'books' for a 30-minute session where they will share their story. To register, please do one of the following by 11th January 2025:

• Click HERE for the online registration form
• Send an email to hello@azurebeachpubliclibrary.gov.au
• Call us on (02) 9717 ####
• Speak with a staff member at Azure Beach Public Library

Date: Saturday 25th January 2025

Time: 11am to 1pm

Location: Azure Beach Public Library

Cost: FREE

A complimentary multicultural morning tea will also be served during this event!

Only 16 sessions (4 for each 'book') are available, so be sure to register as soon as possible for a better chance to converse with your desired 'book'.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Any children 12 years or under attending the event will need to be accompanied and supervised by a parent/guardian.

For more information about what Australia Day is all about, click HERE.

Is this the first time you have come across a human library event? Click HERE to find out more about how these events work.

For a translation of this event information in your preferred language, click HERE.

We look forward to seeing you at this event!

Challenging Stereotypes - Refugee Week

A Human Library Event

When you think of refugees, do you see beyond stereotypes? Often, we imagine them only as victims or cultural clashes; but the fact is, most refugees are resilient, contribute to the community, and add to our cultural diversity.

Exciting news:

Azure Beach Public Library is hosting a Human Library Event for Refugee Week! Engage in insightful dialogue sessions as you "borrow" six human books of refugees, challenging stereotypes and understanding their journeys. Each book “borrow” session is 20 mins.

Let’s meet our human books:

• Aduc: Escaped Sudan's civil war, now a nurse and interpreter in Australia.

• Daniel: Ethiopian university teacher turned Australian permanent resident.

• Jean: Burundi to Australia via a Tanzanian refugee camp, TAFE student.

• Natalie Lobastov JP: Former Russian refugee, 2018 Australian of the Year nominee.

• Nazifa Ali: Afghanistan to Australia, bilingual community educator.

• Yuol Akoy Yuol: Fled Sudanese civil war, aspiring student at Charles Sturt University.

Save the date and join us for this unique and eye-opening experience!

Event Details 

Date: Saturday, 16 June 2024

Time:  2pm -5pm

Venue: Azure Beach Public Library, Library courtyard

Cost: Free but bookings are essential

Booking: Book via Eventbrite here 

Contact details:

Azure Beach Public Library

Telephone: (02) 9719 9179

Email: info@azurebeachlibrary.com.au

 

For more information please visit

 

Refugee Council of Australia

https://www.refugeecouncil.org.au/

 

The Human Library Organisation

https://humanlibrary.org/

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