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⏰ Day of Books schedule

Forum

11am - 3pm: Queer Book Fair

Theatrette

11:30am: Panel - A Life Worth Telling

1pm: Panel - Game Changers (learn more and book here)

2:30pm: Tittle Tattlers (learn more and book here)

✨ See full festival program here

https://www.q-lit.com.au/queer-nostalgia

☕️ Drinks

This event will have a coffee cart hosted by our partner Locale Coffee Roasters.

🎟️ Tickets

All tickets are equal and we encourage you to pay-as-you-can. Free tickets are available to anyone from the community, no questions asked - email hello@q-lit.com.au to secure a free ticket.

🌻 Access

The Auslan ticket is available to anyone who requires Auslan interpretation - selecting this ticket will alert our team to the need for an interpreter and this service will be arranged for the event.

This venue is wheelchair accessible, has gender neutral bathrooms, and a quiet space will be available throughout the event. A social story will be available within the program on our website.

There will be friendly Q-Lit volunteers throughout the event who can guide you, be someone to chat to, or introduce you to others in the community.

🚲 Travel

Nearest tram stop

Stop 132 St Kilda Station/Fitzroy St

Stop 134 Park St/Fitzroy St

Nearest parking - Jackson Street

📷 Video & Photography

Photos and video of the event may be used on socials and in advertising, if you do not wish for your image to be used please let someone from our team know.

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Contact the host of Q-Lit Festival: Panel - A Life Worth Telling