Alarm Bells and Echo Chambers: A community discussion
Description
As the inner west continues to gentrify, alarm about marginalised people and 'crime' in public discourse arguably poses a risk to the sense of community that give the west its identity and has been interwoven into its culture for decades. This discussion addresses how fear-mongering threatens community, raising questions about identity, race, and belonging.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
Address: West Footscray Library, 539 Barkly St, West Footscray, VIC 3012
Please arrive 10 minutes early
Transport
Train: West Footscray station (850m), Footscray station (1.8km), Tottenham (1.9 km)
Bus: Route 220 stops nearby
Bike: Bike parking outside the library at 539 Barkly St
Taxi/Rideshare: Can drop off directly in front
Car: Street parking in the area, and there is a carpark next to the post office at 528 Barkly St
This venue is fully accessible by wheelchair via the main entry.
Accessible parking is available, and the venue has accessible toilet facilities.
A quiet space may be accessed upon request.
Carer Tickets
A support person accompanying a person with disability is entitled to free entry.
Please select one Carer / Support Person – Free ticket with the purchase of a paid ticket. A valid Victorian Carer Card or Australian Companion Card must be presented at entry.
One free support ticket per eligible attendee.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive experience for everyone. Please let us know any accessibility needs when registering for this event or send us a message.
Lineup
Daniel James
Daniel is a Yorta Yorta man Melbourne based writer and broadcaster. He is the winner of the 2018 Horne Prize for his essay Ten More Days. He also hosts The Mission on 3RRR FM. Daniel is the co-host of the 7am Podcast for Solstice media and is a contributor to the IndigenousX, SBS, Crikey, the Age/Sydney Morning Herald, the Guardian. Daniel’s work explores notions of empathy, intergenerational trauma, hidden history and the political landscape that continues to shape the lives of Aboriginal people across the country. He is currently working on his first book with Affirm Press and was creative lead for Yoorrook Justice Commission’s report Truth Be Told and has recently been assisting the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria with the Treaty process. He co-administers The Spencer Street End, with friend Jacinta Parsons.
Gemma Cafarella
Gemma Cafarella is a proud westie, the president of Liberty Victoria (the Victorian Council for Civil Liberties), and a barrister. As a barrister, Gemma’s work focuses on human rights and housing. She is counsel for the renters in the challenge to the demolition of the public housing towers in Flemington and Kensington. Gemma has also been a radio presenter on RRR, 3CR and JoyFM.
Ilo Diaz
Ilo Diaz has worked directly with communities experiencing human rights abuses in Melbourne, South America and Palestine. His background is in Human Rights observing in areas of conflict. Ilo also volunteers with Melbourne Activist Legal Support, providing his expertise to Legal Observer teams that observe police actions in protests.
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