Building Bridges 2024

Walking together for a better future

4 Wednesdays in October – Free events

Aboriginal presenters share their knowledge and experience and invite dialogue towards a future of respect and justice for all.

Time: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Location:
Celebration Hall, Wentworthville Uniting Church
115 Station Street
Wentworthville NSW 2145

 

2 Oct
Where do we come from and where are we going now?
Reflections and Dialogues

  • The last 30+ years of Reconciliation and Reckoning
  • Pains and Gains of the Referendum Campaigns
  • Achievements for Change in Arts, Media and Education
  • Challenges and Promises of Allyship yesterday and tomorrow

Speakers:
Rev Ray Minniecon, lifelong justice advocate and practitioner
Lola Forester, exquisite multifaceted Koori Radio presenter
Blake Cansdale, prolific new national director of ANTAR

Recording of the session:


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9 Oct
Truth Telling Journeys
Personal and collective experiences of violence and resilience
Speaker: Kathy Donnelley, Reconciliation Action Lead with Wesley Mission

Overcoming extreme suffering and taking on “the system”, based on the book: This is where you have to go with Jo Tuscano
Speaker: Lynda Holden, passionate author and lecturer in law

Recording of the session:


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16 Oct
Justice System Change and Care for Young People
Justice Reinvestment and Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility
Speaker: Geoff Scott, long-term Aboriginal Leader and current CEO of Justice Reinvest

Identity- Respect- Belonging- Supporting young People to connect and avoid the criminal justice system
Speaker: Cassandra Jackson, Learning Ground Educator

Recording of the session:


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23 Oct
Personal and Collective Healing through Walking Together
Art as Story Telling and Healing
Speaker: Jamie and Trevor Eastwood, well known Western Sydney Artists

What is needed and possible now for Justice and Allyship in Western Sydney, Sydney and Australia?
Speaker: Julie Clarke Jones, Darug knowledge holder and consultant

Recording of the session:


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