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- Autism Friendly Libraries: Training and Templates
Aspect and PLV are pleased to announce two training sessions for all Victorian public library staff on the content below, using templates and referencing examples from Australian public libraries. The session recordings and templates will be made available on page on the PLV staff portal after both training sessions have concluded. If you are unable to attend, please register and we will send you the… - VALA2026 Conference – Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th November 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from great speakers, learn from colleagues in both the public library and other sectors, check out the offerings from a wide range of vendors and network until your drop. Where? The VALA2026 Conference at Melbourne Connect in Carlton. The VALA biennial conference is the peak library technology conference in Australia, attracting speakers and attendees from across Australia, South East… - Two Free Training Opportunities for library staff: Problematic behavior training and Inclusion Workshop
How to Handle Problematic Behaviour and Enforce Rules Well respected training organisation – Homeless Training, led by Ryan Dowd, is offering this free training session for library staff in the week October 26-30. What you’ll learn: How trauma changes the way a person responds to you How to approach in a way that lowers the chance of escalation A three-step approach for enforcing rules with… - Ask Izzy needs your help
Ask Izzy is the free, anonymous directory Australians use to find housing, food, family violence support and mental health services. In the last year, the directory logged 9.1 million searches for help. PLV has hosted some training webinars on this great resource, that public library staff have been using to assist local community members in need. The Government helped establish it. Government services rely on… - Blood Politics: Nurses and Australia’s AIDS Crisis
For World AIDS Day this year, Port Phillip Library Service is hosting a very special event exploring the history of care, activism and community response during Australia’s HIV/AIDS epidemic. Date: Monday 30 November, 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm Venue: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda 3182 More info: Blood Politics: Nurses and Australia’s AIDS Crisis | Port Phillip Library Service Register: Blood Politics: Nurses and… - Discover the latest Reading Tools and Technology – FREE Webinar from Vision Australia
Discover the latest Reading Tools and Technology Reading is an integral part of our daily lives. Experiencing vision loss or a print disability doesn’t need to close that chapter forever. We are proud to present an opportunity to learn from our team of experts at Vision Australia. There’s an ever-evolving range of adaptive tools and technology available today, our specialised team are here to help… - Libraries Change Lives: a PLV Podcast Launched!
So much happens across PLV and Victorian public libraries, but finding time to keep up with everything isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve created Libraries Change Lives, a podcast that brings you conversations about the projects, people and partnerships making a difference across our sector. We’ll share what’s happening behind the scenes, explore new ideas, and celebrate the work being done in libraries across Victoria…. - Victorian Electoral Commission – Free Community Information Sessions
FULLY BOOKED! Ahead of the 2026 Victorian Election, the VEC is piloting free, voter information sessions hosted by councils, organisations, and community groups across the state. Each election is your community’s chance to have their say about who represents them on issues they care about. Delivered directly by VEC Senior Election Officials via a short presentation, our presenters come to your venue to cover…