Author talk with Hana Assafiri

Author talk with Hana Assafiri

Bendigo Library is hosting a free author talk from Hana Assafiri. Hana is a much-loved Melbourne personality, founder of Moroccan Soup Bar and a social activist. Her book is moving and inspirational memoir that confronts issues around family violence, food and women’s equality. 

There will be the opportunity to purchase Hana’s book and have it signed.

You might also like to see the displays over the 16 Days: Let’s Spread the word – Respect!
This year the ‘Respect Is’ display has expanded. The messaging of this display is now located throughout Greater Bendigo. Visit as many sites as possible, take a selfie and share your pictures to Facebook www.facebook.com/GBAgainstFamilyViolence

You can find pop up displays at:

• Bendigo Conservatory Gardens, 19 Park Road, Bendigo (don’t forget to visit at night when the Conservatory will be lit up orange)
• Lansell Square, 267 High Street, Kangaroo Flat
• Bendigo Marketplace Hub, 116-120 Mitchell Street, Bendigo (November 25 - 29)
• Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
• Heathcote Library, 125 High Street, Heathcote
• Eaglehawk Library, 1 Sailors Gully Road, Eaglehawk
• Kangaroo Flat Library, 23 Lockwood Street, Kangaroo Flat
• Elmore Library Agency, Athenaeum Hall, 62 Michie Street, Elmore
• Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre, 52-54 Derwent Drive, Long Gully
• Heathcote Community House, 55 Hospital Street, Heathcote
• The Old Church on the Hill, 36 Russell Street, Quarry Hill
• Kangaroo Flat Community House, 21 Woolcock Avenue, Kangaroo Flat
• Red Energy Arena, 91 Inglis Street, West Bendigo

The Future is in Our Hands Art Exhibition
The Future is in Our Hands is a community-driven art exhibition supporting the 16 Days of Activism at Pennyweight Outdoor Story Gallery, supporting the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness about gender-based violence. It features quotes from male community leaders reflecting on respect and the role men play in eliminating gender-based violence. View the hand paste up from our young people voicing what respect means

If you or someone you know is experiencing family violence, support is available.
You can contact: Orange Door in Loddon on 1800 512 369; 1800 Respect on 1800 737 732 (24 hours); Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 (24 hours)

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