When the Personal became Political: the Seventies in Australia. The Seventies was the decade of ‘It’s Time’, stagflation and the Dismissal, a tumultuous period of economic and political upheaval. But it was also the era when the personal became political, when Australia had a Royal Commission into Human Relationships and when social movements remade the […]
Author, Suzanne Leal, will talk about writing her new novel “The Deceptions” which is based on a true story of wartime betrayal told to her by her late neighbours, Fred and Eva Perger, who were both survivors of the Holocaust. In particular, Suzanne will discuss the challenges of writing fiction that is based on truth […]
Discover Yoga and Pilates at Soulful Fitness Open Day Over 27 Blissful Yoga, Barre and Pilates Classes and Wellness Seminars to attend free on the day. Book on the Soulful Fitness App or on line www.soulfulfitness.com.au or call us 94279855 to book prior to this date
Presenters, with lived experience of disability, will run a two hour live disability awareness webinar to break down barriers and encourage conversations. Q & A included in an honest ‘ask anything’ format. Key outcomes: Break down myths and misconceptions about disability Learn ways to challenge and change attitudes Communicate effectively and learn new tools Embrace […]
Technology has helped the human race in so many ways but the consequences of this on the human body are huge. Come and join us for this fun, interactive workshop to find out how technology is affecting our bodies and our health We will provide you with some amazing hacks to counteract tech stress and […]
Get that Job! has been supporting Lane Cove residents looking for employment for more than 3 years. Facilitated by career management consultant and Lane Cove resident, Mike Taylor, the workshop offers tools and tips to help you prepare your CV, refine your interview techniques and develop your professional network. The workshop also offers follow up […]
We spend over 32 years of our lives sitting...think about that for a moment. With 1 in 5 Australians aged 45 and over living with lower back pain (aihw.gov.au/reports), now is the time to bullet-proof your lower back so you can move safely and pain free. In this fun, interactive workshop we will talk you […]
Please join us tonight for a very interesting talk by Vicken Babkenian, entitled: Armenia, Australia & the Great War Vicken Babkenian is an independent researcher for the Australian Institute for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. He has co-authored a volume with Prof. Peter Stanley, "Armenia, Australia and the Great War" - shortlisted for 2 major Australian literary awards. His […]
Please join us for the next "At the Podium" which will be July 27 at Lane Cove Library 7pm. We are excited that our guest speaker will be Graeme Payne. Graeme is a local poet and historian in Lane Cove, and he served for a time as president of the Lane Cove Historical Society. He […]
WED 24 NOVEMBER 2021, 7.30-8.45PM | ONLINE Australia’s media ownership is among the most concentrated in the world, with just a handful of major publishers controlling the news that we read, watch and hear. Critics, including former prime ministers from both major parties, say this undermines our democracy by entrenching bias and giving a […]
WritePublishGrow Your Life Workshops are 90 minutes and made up of three parts, presentation, Q&A and personal story sharing. The presenter (usually an author, sometimes a book designer or a professional speaker) presents for 15-20 minutes, followed by a half hour Q&A session and then a participant will volunteer to read up to 2000 words […]
John Walsh is a doctor who trained in surgery and orthopaedics before setting up his medico-legal practice. He has written about medicine, though he is also interested in Australian history more broadly. He has researched and written A Brief History of Australian Banknotes, in which he traces the emergence of our currency system. In researching […]
Join other memoir writers and listen to guest presenter Simon Kennedy, a comedian by trade and the author of "9/11 and the Art of Happiness: An Australian Story" discuss how to use humour to lighten up a life story, particularly if there's heavy drama or tragedy elements.
The women’s suffrage movement in the United Kingdom was not just a momentous event in political history, but also in the history of popular design, propaganda, and dress. Maria Zannetides will describe how designers and artists played an important role in popularising and disseminating the suffrage message. This is a zoom event so to […]
In her newly released book, Feminism and the Making of a Child Rights Revolution, 1969-1979, Macquarie University historian Dr Isobelle Barrett Meyering traces the role of Australian women’s liberation activists in furthering children’s rights and supporting their political empowerment. Isobelle will share some of the highlights from her research and reflect on its contemporary relevance. […]
