Join authors Barb Hostalek and Valerie Swift in conversation with moderator Nandi Chinna for a powerful discussion exploring the stories, truths and lived experiences shared in Worlds Within a World.
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Date and time
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM See more - Suitable for Adults, Seniors
- VenueOld Midland Courthouse
- Cost Free
- Contact info
Event description
Join authors Barb Hostalek and Valerie Swift for a conversation about Worlds Within a World, moderated by Nandi Chinna. How do you inhabit multiple worlds at the same time? Five First Nations women show what it is like to navigate challenges and deprivations while staying connected to Country and the world’s oldest living culture. Through personal stories and reflections, the panel will explore themes of identity, culture, family, resilience and belonging and discuss the experience of contributing to this powerful collection of memoir and life writing.Patrons can expect an engaging discussion followed by an audience Q&A session. No prior reading is required. Suitable for adults and young adults interested in First Nations stories, memoir and contemporary Australian writing.
Please book in as spaces are limited.
This program is suitable for Adults aged 18+ and is a hands-on workshop. Please book one ticket for each person attending. Photography and videography may be taken at this event. Images and footage may be used by the City of Swan and event organisers for marketing and promotional purposes.