Stories of Change: Meeanjin/Brisbane

Start: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 6:00 PM

End: Wednesday, June 05, 2024 8:00 PM

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Join us on World Environment Day for Stories of Change, a storytelling night with inspiring changemakers who will share their experiences and challenges working at the forefront of the Australian environment and climate movements.

Listen closely as our speakers read a 'Letter to their younger self', sharing the invaluable insights they wished they had known during their transformative leadership journeys.


Speakers include:

  • Robyn James, Director Gender and Equity, Asia Pacific at The Nature Conservancy
  • Tida Nou, Environmental scientist
  • Yolanda Waters, Founder of Divers for Climate, marine social scientist
  • Linda Ryle, Lawyer, Equity Advocate, First Nations Mediator, Company and Executive Director, Founder & Coach CALM - Cultural Advocacy Legal Mediation

Plus a special performance by Nix Gross - WELA Alum and an amazing singer songwriter.


About the event:

  • When: Wednesday 5th June 6:00 pm - 8:00pm

  • Where: Food Connect Shed, Corner of Commerce St &, 8 Textile Cres, Salisbury QLD 4107

  • This is a FREE event but it is essential to RSVP. Please feel free to bring along a friend, just be sure to register for them too.

  • Drinks will be available for purchase plus some snacks for free!

  • Kids are most welcome!


This event is generously supported by Bank Australia.

This venue is accessible, with accessible toilets. We will have seats available for people who need them. There won’t be an Auslan interpreter but if this is what you need, we are more than happy to provide one. Please let us know. All public areas of The Shed are wheelchair accessible.