Thursday Twilight Talks - Sept 2025 edition

WELCOME TO BALLARAT’S THURSDAY TWILIGHT TALKS.....

The first Thursday of the month, from 5:30 - 6:30pm

At Barkly Square, 25 Barkly St, Ballarat East/Wadawurrung

The TTT crew are honoured to announce this month’s THURSDAY TWILIGHT TALKS speakers line up……

- LIFELINE BALLARAT - Belinda Collihole

- DEGROWTH - Liz Wade

- BARKLY SQUARE - Holly Boyd

It seems almost unimaginable to think that despite the enormous progression of mankind, we find ourselves causing harm to the 2 most important things we depend on; our planet and our health. 

Has our growth outstretched our needs?

Are we treating every human fairly and equally?

How can we combat issues such as social isolation, loneliness and community disconnection?

Are we at crisis point? 

As a community, what can we do to help? 

Turn despair into action, find out how at this months TTT……

Thursday 4th September

5:30pm - 6:30pm (Arrive from 5pm)

At Barkly Square,

25 Barkly St, Ballarat East/Wadawurrung  

Event details and FREE tickets available via Humanitix. 

BOOKING ESSENTIAL TO AVOID FOOD WASTE (LIGHT SUPPER SERVED)

Accessible parking at rear of venue off Princes Street (follow the hill through the car parks and there are 3 parks available along the BRMC Welcome Hall wall.

Fully accessible toilets available in the venue.

Belinda Collihole - LIFELINE

Belinda Collihole is the Manager of Lifeline Ballarat and Lifeline Melbourne. Over more than a decade with Lifeline, she has contributed in many roles: as a volunteer Crisis Supporter, trainer, mentor, supervisor, and now as a leader. Belinda has worked to grow Lifeline’s reach across Ballarat and Melbourne, ensuring more people, families, and communities have access to help and hope.

She works alongside dedicated staff and volunteers every day, knowing Lifeline could not do what it does without them. Together, they support local and national communities through training, community events, and awareness campaigns. Belinda is especially committed to raising awareness of suicide, reducing stigma, and ensuring that Lifeline remains a place of hope and connection for all who need it.

https://ballarat.lifeline.org.au/

Holly Boyd - BARKLY SQUARE

Holly Boyd – Operations & Facilities Coordinator, Barkly Square Community Hub

Holly brings warmth, energy, and a community-first approach to her role as Operations & Facilities Coordinator at Barkly Square Community Hub in Ballarat East. With a background in Early Childhood Education and Care, she has a strong foundation in fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive environments—skills she now channels into coordinating and enhancing Barkly Square.

In her role, Holly oversees the day-to-day management of the precinct, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for community, arts, education, and cultural activities. Passionate about creating places where people feel connected and inspired, she thrives on balancing both the practical operations and the creative heartbeat of the hub.

Since stepping into the role, Holly has embraced the chance to give back to the community while helping Barkly Square grow as a vibrant centre for education, training, arts, culture, and collaboration. When she’s not at Barkly Square, Holly enjoys spending time with her two sons exploring nature, riding motorbikes, and keeping busy with a variety of sports and adventures. https://www.barklysquare.org.au/

Liz Wade - DEGROWTH

BIO TBC

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More about TTT (Thursday Twilight Talks):

This monthly event is for people who are curious or passionate about social justice and environmentally sustainable grass-roots activities that are happening locally.

Every month we will be showcasing three different local groups/movements. 

Groups will have 10 minutes each to share what they are doing, and how you can be involved if you would like to. 

Following the presentations, there will be time for questions and further discussions with the speakers over light refreshments. With special thanks to Ballarat Wholefoods Collective, for catering.

The event will also have a “Show and Tell” board for groups to publicise their upcoming activities. Simply bring a printed A4 poster along with you on the night if you would like it displayed.

We encourage you to arrive early to be ready for a 5:30pm start. 

If you do, you will also have time to explore the First Nations Women’s Yarning Garden, pop into the Ballarat Wholefoods Collective for some shopping, or borrow something from the Ballarat Tool Library beforehand. 

We acknowledge that we meet on unceded Wadawurrung Country and pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present. 

We believe that our strength as a community comes from our ability to cooperate, coordinate, collaborate and communicate. 

Together in solidarity, we become greater than the sum of our parts. 

Any comments or questions? Please email us at thursdaytwilighttalks@proton.me