Refugee Week film screening: Cast from the Storm at Warringah Mall Library

Enjoy a featured screening of Cast from the Storm about a group of teenage refugees who share their extraordinary stories when they join Treehouse Theatre, an after-school theatre group.

A coming-of-age story, this uplifting documentary shares the reality of what it means to be a teenager and a displaced person. This is the story of what comes after, and what it means to remake your home.

Warringah Mall Library, Thursday 19 June 5:30 - 7pm

• 5:30pm - Arrival and refreshments provided

• 5:40pm - Introduction by Gordana Hol from STARTTS

• 5:45pm - Film commences and runs for 72 minutes concluding at approximately 7:00pm.

Film rating: PG.

Free, bookings essential.

Refreshments provided.

Library programs terms and conditions apply.

Enquiries: 8495 5028 or [email protected]

STARTTS is a specialist, not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1988. It provides culturally relevant psychological treatment and support, and community interventions, to help people and communities heal the scars of torture and refugee trauma and rebuild their lives in Australia. STARTTS also fosters a positive recovery environment through the provision of training to services, advocacy and policy work.

Refugee Week is Australia’s peak annual activity to promote greater awareness of refugees, the issues they face and the contributions refugees are making to the Australian community, and includes 20 June, World Refugee Day. Refugee Week is an occasion to celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution, and build empathy and understanding for their plight and to recognize their resilience in rebuilding their lives.