Women’s Voices for Peace: Meet The Authors

Name: Women’s Voices for Peace: Meet The Authors
Start: 2026-11-06T14:00:00+1100
End: 2026-11-06T16:00:00+1100
Location: Yass Valley Library

Fri, 6 Nov, 2pm - 4pm AEDT

Yass Valley Library

Yass NSW, Australia

Yass Valley Council

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Description

Target Group: Adults (readers, community members, and lovers of multicultural literature)

Attendance: Single-session event

Location: Yass Valley Library - Program Space

Cost: FREE

Join organiser Barbara Baikie and a diverse panel of contributing authors as they share personal insights from the newly released anthology, Write Around the World – Women's Voices for Peace.

Drawing on their raw, lived experiences, the panel will discuss the realities of migration, displacement, and the journey to finding belonging.

From First Nations perspectives to powerful stories of overcoming isolation and trauma, these authors will explore how shared humanity and resilience can build truer, more inclusive communities.

What the authors will discuss:

Hear the personal stories and unique lived experiences of contributing authors.

Learn about the independent anthology Write Around the World – Women's Voices for Peace.

Explore deep themes of cultural diversity, family survival, and peace-building.

Participate in an interactive community Q&A.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Books available for purchase on the day.

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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Yass Valley Council is made up of nine elected Councillors. Elections are held every four years to determine the Councillors who will represent the people of Yass Valley.

A Mayor and Deputy Mayor are elected by the Councillors every two years. Day to day operations are managed by the General Manager and three Directors.

The Council:

Provides services and infrastructure, such as roads, rubbish, water and waste.
Adds value to our lifestyle by enhancing the character and culture of our unique Valley.
Grows our economy by supporting local businesses and attracting visitors and new residents to our area.
Protects our green environment, making sure future generations get to use it and enjoy a clean, safe place to live.
Works to make Yass Valley safe for everyone to enjoy.
Makes sure facilities and amenities are there for all - pathways, pools, sports facilities, halls and public spaces.
Ensures sound financial decision-making to keep Yass Valley one of the most 'affordable' regions to live in.
Works in many ways with residents, individuals, groups and areas of the Valley, to discuss and consult on everyone's needs and aspirations.

Yass Valley Council has over 150 employees who work to put the policies and aspirations of the Council into action.