Join us for a Community Book Discussion on "Lifehouse: Taking Care of Ourselves in a World on Fire" by Adam Greenfield co-hosted by What Can I Do? Australia.

"When things go awry, whether it be a pandemic, cyclone, flood or bushfire, we can often no longer rely on the state and the usual systems and structure to provide for our needs. For many in these situations the greatest relief often comes from mutual aid groups that have sprung up and can fill those sometimes lifesaving gaps."

In light of the unfolding climate breakdown and threats of the polycrisis, Adam Greenfield explores the role of mutual aid groups as a possible solution to how we can best care for ourselves in the years to come. In Lifehouse Greenfield asks what might happen if the tactics and networks of care that spring up in response to these times might be brought together in a single, coherent way of life?

This community based book discussion will explore the many questions raised by the book about how we can take care of ourselves in the future, mutual aid and responding to climate breakdown at a community level.

There are 3 copies at Inner West Libraries – located at Marrickville, Leichhardt and Ashfield.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

When: 5:30pm-7:30pm, Friday May 16th

Where: Green Living Centre, Inner West Sustainability Hub

Who: This event is provided free to residents of the Inner West local government area. This service is presented by the Green Living Centre, an initiative of Inner West Council. As numbers are limited, the service is only available to residents of Inner West Council area. Search by address at Find Your Local Council - Office of Local Government NSW to find your local government area, if you're unsure. Proof of residential address will be required.

Accessibility: If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully please let us know. The site is accessible via paved pathways with a slight slope from street to buildings.

If you have any questions email: greenlivingcentre@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or phone 0466 428 063.