Participation in the Winter Learning Program is open to anyone and entry is by gold coin donation. Events are aimed at deepening your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, History and Lived Experience.

  Learning More Presents 

WINTER LEARNING DISCUSSION PROGRAM

JUNE - AUGUST

The events will be held at the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick Street New Farm Qld 4005, unless otherwise stated. 
 

Sunday 20^th June  Guest Speaker: Marshall Saunders 2-5pm

Marshall Saunders is a long time friend of ANTaR Qld. He has attended many events and working groups. His personal knowledge and insights into the current issues will be invaluable in your learning program.  Marshall has a way of easily relaying important information. He will be talking generally about the importance of cultural awareness and the importance that it has to do with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait communities and the lead on effect that the misunderstandings have in the non-Aboriginal society.

Monday 28^th June  “Bitin Back” Book Club at ANTaR Office 11 – 1pm

This is a chance to come into the office itself and have a talk with other students about your thoughts on this book.

Sunday 4^th July  Guest Speaker: Aunty Jenny Thompson 2- 5pm

Aunty Jenny is a respected elder that has her hand in many important issues. She is involved with hospitals, run women’s groups and much more. She will be speaking to us about the importance of Dadirri, the deep listening which comes about through what most people would call contemplation. This will be an overview of the classes that she runs discussing many aspects for sharing, deep listening and recognising the Indigenous ways of thinking and putting together the wisdom of which we carry together with the knowledge of our personal experiences. 

Monday 12^th July (not Friday 9th)  Viewing of Liyarn Ngarn at ANTaR Office 11 – 1pm

In the language of the Yawaru people, from the West Kimberly region around Broome, Liyarn Ngarn means 'the coming together of the spirit'. It is recognition of our common fate, and it connects an individual to family, to country and to spirit, with the indigenous songwriter Archie Roach and Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson. Please come and watch this film and then we will have a group discussion about some of the issues that this film presents.

Sunday 18^th July Guest Speakers: Aunty Amy Atkins & Aunty Flo Watson 2-5pm                

We have been privileged that these two respected elders have agreed to come and speak to us not only about their personal journeys, but also their knowledge and stories from family and community. Aunty Amy has also had experience working for Link Up, the organization that specialises in trying to reunite families that have been victims under this horrible act.

Sunday 1^st August  Guest Speaker: Joanne Watson 2-5pm

Joanne is the author of Palm Island – Through the Lens. She will be talking to us about the history of Palm Island to the present, including the latest inquest findings and the CMC report into police conduct following the death. She will also examine representations of Palm Island by the mainstream media and contrast this to the reality of people’s lives on Palm Island. This is an opportunity to hear from someone extremely knowledgeable on such a current and controversial issue.

Sunday 15^th August  Learning More Meet and Greet

                        Norman Park Bowls Club, Norman Ave, Norman Park

This is informal afternoon for Learning More students to meet and interact with each other and ANTaR staff and Management. It is also a thank you to all of the guest speakers and other important people that have been instrumental in the setting up and continued growth of the Learning More Program.

Please contact the office by phone or email to RSVP.

ANTaR Qld

Office 10, 25-27 Cordelia Street

South Brisbane Qld 4101

Phone/Fax (07) 3844 9800

Email  office@antarqld.org.au or samatantar@gmail.com