The Poetic Nest

The Poetic Nest seeks to provide a sanctuary where diverse experiences can be expressed through creative writing and poetry. This immersive experience offers bereaved parents and their communities a place to find solace from the trauma of birth experiences, infertility struggles, and the loss of their babies and children. 

Our poet-in-residence, Sara Mansour, an award-winning leader, lawyer, and the director of Australia’s largest live poetry slam, Bankstown Poetry Slam (BPS), will deliver these workshops.

Overview:

• Poetry writing workshops
• In-person
• Suitable for anyone curious about poetry
• Ideal for anyone touched by grief, infertility, birth trauma, baby loss and child loss
• Morning session, afternoon session or full-day options available 
• Refreshments included
• Lunch included for full-day registrations
• Child minding available upon request

Program: 

10.15AM Registrations open

10.45AM Morning session

12.45PM Lunch

1.15PM Afternoon session 

3.15PM Close 

Bankstown Canterbury City Council, AusRelief, Bankstown Arts Centre, and Outloud proudly sponsor these workshops.