Poet Maxine Beneba Clarke and performer Amaya Laucirica present a collaborative poetry-music performance exploring trauma, hope and resilience, followed by Q&A. In partnership with Wheeler Centre
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Explore new approaches to creative writing through movement, observation and visual prompts inspired by the natural world. Leave with fresh ideas and your own piece of writing or poetry.
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Friday, 14 August 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm Queenscliff Library
Learn how to write about illness, injury and healthcare with accuracy and care. This practical workshop covers research, realistic medical details, and creating authentic characters free from stereotypes.
Saturday, 15 August 2026 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm Torquay Library
Dr Simone Boer explores neuroscience behind confidence, decision-making and change, sharing practical brain-based tools from her book Ultimate Brain Hacks to improve habits, self-belief and everyday performance.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Empowering Women 50/50 presentation on preventing gendered violence, with guest speaker Helen Bolton, CEO of Respect Victoria. Presented in partnership with Women in Local Democracy
Friday, 21 August 2026 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
Turn memories, observations and personal experiences into narrative poetry. Explore imagery, metaphor and poetic form while developing new work or refining existing poems in a supportive workshop setting.
Saturday, 22 August 2026 - 10:30am to 2:30pm Bannockburn Library
Author Vikki Petraitis in conversation with Alli Sinclair explores storytelling craft and real-life crimes behind her fiction, offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into crime writing.
Saturday, 29 August 2026 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm Geelong Library and Heritage Centre
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