Writing for Belonging
In a world that can so often leave us questioning ourselves, our rights, our worth, or our place; it is vital that we equip ourselves with tools that keep us steady. Writing for Belonging explores the relationship between a regular writing and journaling practice, and these very tools. The workshop will contain writing exercises and prompts on theme, and discussions around the power we have to use art as a tool for self preservation, and how writing can become a reclamation of self.
Facilitator Bio
Two times TEDx speaker, award winning poet, Fleassy Malay, is an internationally renowned, evocative and powerful spoken word artist, speaker and educator. They are a global advocate for Women’s and LGBTQI+ rights and a fierce voice for the power of authenticity and courage as a social change tool.Fleassy is the founder of Melbourne’s acclaimed NFP organisation and Women's Spoken Word event, Mother Tongue Poetry.
As an educator, Fleassy facilitates and mentors on courage, confidence, and public speaking both through their own programs (such as SpeakUP, and RISE - Speaker Training) and through partnering with organisations and groups.
Fleassy has a theatrical and yet deeply authentic performance, writing, and speaking style, renowned for captivating their audiences with depth, honesty, and humour.
Voices in the Streets is an activation project for National Poetry Month organised by Mother Tongue Poetry and supported by Banyule City Council Grants program.
COST: $5 - $15 plus booking fee
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Promo Code 2: 10DOLLARSOFF
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TICKETING TYPE: PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
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ACCESSIBILITY:
Alcohol Free.
Wheelchair access to whole venue and toilets.