In Conversation with Jane Cafarella

It’s important that genuine stories such as this be published to show the extra-ordinary, day-to-day courage of so-called ‘ordinary’ people - Highly recommended - Hazel Edwards OAM.

Former journalist for The Age and critically acclaimed Australian playwright and cartoonist, Jane Cafarella has written her memoir with great compassion and good humour. 

Cleaved is a story of coping with difference; of identity, family, and belonging.

It is Jane’s story of growing up with Milroy’s disease, a rare form of the incurable swelling disease lymphoedema, and how she came to be estranged from her family of origin for most of her adult life.

It is honest, moving and at times, raw but at its core it is a beautifully crafted story of survival in a world of challenges and hard knocks.

Jane Cafarella is, and always has been, a wonderful storyteller. Cleaved is her story.

Attendee price: $10 bookings essential incl. light refreshment. Tickets can also be purchased at the Library.

Presented in partnership with Collins Booksellers on Lydiard.

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.