The Watchful Wife with Suzanne Leal

Tuesday 11 July, 6 - 7.30pm

Warm up and listen in as prize-winning author Suzanne Leal shares her brilliant new page-turner, The Watchful Wife at Waverley Library. How well do you know the person you love? In a world of swirling suspicion and accusations, Ellen will need to fight to prove her husband’s innocence. But what will that cost her? And what will she discover about him along the way?

Film screening for NAIDOC

Friday 14 July, 10am - 12pm

This gripping drama is set in the harsh Australian outback during the 19th century. It follows the story of a determined and resilient woman named Molly Johnson, who is left to fend for herself and her four children while her husband is away droving. Facing isolation, her life takes a dramatic turn when an Indigenous man named Yadaka seeks refuge at her doorstep.

Queer Cinema

Friday 14 July, 6.30 - 8.30pm

Armand and Albert are owners of the cabaret club The Birdcage. Albert's drag persona, Starlina, is the star of the club. They agree to pretend to be straight (with Albert in drag), married and cultural attachés to Greece so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents. All sorts of hijinks ensue with hilarious results.

Green Thumbs: Moth Balls and Linen Sachets

Wednesday 19 July, 10am - 12pm

There is nothing more irritating than pulling out your favourite sweater at the beginning of winter to find it as holes in it, having been munched on by moths. In this workshop you will make organic moth balls and linen sachets without any of the nasties, leaving your clothes smelling wonderfully fresh.

Education: Managing Stress

Thursday 20 July, 6.30 - 7.30pm

Join us for this talk designed to equip you with the tools and strategies to conquer stress and achieve a balanced life. With a focus on both study-related stress and other common stressors, this event brings together experienced mentors from headspace Australia, a nationally recognised organisation that focuses on youth mental health and wellbeing.

Beeswax Wraps Making Workshop

Wednesday 26 July, 6.30 - 8pm

Discover the versatility of beeswax wraps in this hands on workshop. Learn how to make and maintain your own beautiful, reusable and natural food wraps using beeswax, cotton fabric, and other natural ingredients. Whether you want to wrap your fruit and vegetables, keep food fresher for longer without the use of plastic – beeswax wraps are the perfect fit.

Book: Praiseworthy
by Alexis Wright

In a small town dominated by a haze cloud, which heralds both an ecological catastrophe and a gathering of the ancestors, a crazed visionary seeks out donkeys as the solution to the global climate crisis and the economic dependency of the Aboriginal people. His wife scouring the internet to find out how she can seek repatriation for her Aboriginal/Chinese family to China.

Book: The Queen is dead by Stan Grant

The Queen reigned for seventy years. She came to the throne at the height of Empire and died with the world at a tipping point. What comes next after the death of what Stan Grant calls 'the last white Queen'? From one of our most respected journalists, Stan Grant, The Queen is Dead is a searing, emotionally unstoppable, pull-no-punches book on the bitter legacy of colonialism for indigenous people.

Book: Tiddas by
Anita Heiss

Five women, best friends for decades, meet once a month to talk about books ... and life, love and the jagged bits in between. Dissecting each other's lives seems the most natural thing in the world - and honesty, no matter how brutal, is something they treasure. Best friends tell each other everything, don't they? But each woman carries a complex secret.

Book: Fire country by Victor Steffensen

Delving deep into the Australian landscape and the environmental challenges we face, Fire Country is a powerful account from Indigenous land management expert Victor Steffensen on how the revival of Indigenous fire practices could help to restore our nation. After leaving high school, Victor met two Elders who became his mentors, particularly to revive cultural burning.

Film: Black and White

Film: Firestarter – The Story Of Bangarra

This captivating documentary chronicles the inspiring journey of Australia's internationally renowned Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance company, Bangarra Dance Theatre. With a compelling blend of interviews, archival footage, and breathtaking dance performances, the film provides an intimate exploration of the company's groundbreaking work and its profound cultural significance.

TV Series: Total Control

The show follows the journey of Alex Irving, an Indigenous woman who becomes an independent senator and finds herself caught in a web of power struggles and corruption. Total Control explores themes of race, identity, and the fight for justice, providing a thought-provoking and engrossing viewing experience.

Visual Arts: Art + soul

An Eastern Arrernte and Kalkadoon desert woman, Hetti Perkins is senior curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. With great generosity, she shares her extraordinary knowledge of Aboriginal art, visiting the homes and studios of artists in remote desert communities.

Brenda Matthews:
The Last Daughter

Tuesday 4 July, 6.30 - 7.30 pm,
Bondi Pavilion

A powerful evening of storytelling. A journey of heartbreak, love, and hope, one that shows a way forward for all Australians. Brenda is the author of The Last Daughter and co-director of the feature film of the same name, a documentary of her life. 

Emotion Coaching Fears and Worries

Wednesday 19 July, 7 - 8.30pm via Zoom

A set of core skills known as ‘emotional intelligence’ are associated with significantly better life outcomes, and this includes being able to manage fears and worries. The last 3 years have been a very stressful time for many families and children who have navigated lockdowns and home schooling related anxieties.