Nature in focus

Join us for a free screening of 'Takayna / Tarkine – the Heart of Lutruwita', a powerful documentary about the fight to protect one of the last wild temperate rainforests. The evening includes catered refreshments and a short talk on why nature matters for the future of education, biodiversity and sustainability leadership.

Takayna / Tarkine – the Heart of Lutruwita, a visually striking documentary that follows the fight to protect one of the last wild temperate rainforests on Earth. Set in northwest lutruwita / Tasmania and championed by the Bob Brown Foundation, the film weaves sweeping cinematic landscapes with personal stories of resistance and cultural connection, serving as both a tribute and a call to action. Takayna invites audiences to witness the beauty of this threatened place, reflect on what it means to stand up for nature, and feel the urgency of the ongoing campaign to secure its long-term protection.

Event location: PNR Building Lecture Theatre 1, Room 304, University of Sydney.

5pm: Arrival, refreshments served
5.40pm: Welcome
5.50: Film screening