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- Mental Health Promotion Training in May and June
Prevention United is again running training sessions on Mental Health Promotion, free for public library staff. The 2nd session – Introduction to Mental Health Promotion is a repeat of the sessions run last year. If you attended one of those sessions you do not need to attend it again. The other two sessions are additional complementary sessions. Attendance is live only – due to the… - Victorian Library and Information Award: Nominations open 4 May
The 2nd annual Victorian Library and Information Award opens for nominations on the 4th of May. So many librarians in Victoria have done amazing things in the last twelve months, and the award aims to celebrate the wonderful Victorian library community. You’ll all know someone who would be a perfect VLIA candidate, so get nominating! See here for nomination form and more information. [Posted on… - Safe Cat, Safe Wildlife launchedPublic Libraries Victoria, Zoos Victoria and RSPCA Victoria are so excited to be joining forces this May to support pet owners across the state to keep their cats safe and protect local wildlife. The campaign was officially launched the social media channels of the three collaborating organisations on Tues 21 April at midday. Campaign activity will take place in Victorian public libraries from 1 –…
- 2026 Warm Winter Read
The 2026 Warm Winter Read Working Group is pleased to announce the author ambassadors for this year’s campaign, representing a broad range of genres and reading interests across the community: Additional campaign information and promotional resources for the 2026 Warm Winter Read will be shared with the sector in the coming weeks. For any queries, please contact the RD SIG co‑convenors: Janet Laws – janet.laws@yourlibrary.vic.gov.auPeter… - Libraries After Dark: Pop Culture Trivia Night
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- Last chance: Library Workplace Safety SurveyThis is your last chance to complete the Library Workplace Safety Survey. This anonymous online survey explores workplace violence and aggression in public and academic libraries, as part of a project conducted by Associate Professor Jane Garner on behalf of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), the Australian Public Library Alliance (APLA) and the Council of Australasian University Librarians (CAUL). Here is the survey…
- Join the National Walk for Truth this Sunday
[Posted on behalf of Travis Lovett for the Walk for Truth movement] The National Walk for Truth kicks off this Sunday. Will you be there? Check out the schedule of events and register now. The National Walk For Truth is a collective journey that says, with our feet and our voices, that our country needs healing. I’ll be walking alongside people from all walks of… - Refugee Week 2026: A Million Stories
Refugee Week 2026: A Million Stories Since 1947, Australia has issued one million permanent humanitarian visas, welcoming people from all parts of the globe who have gone on to help build modern Australia. Refugee Week 2026 is a moment to reflect on that milestone and to celebrate the million stories behind it. Each story is unique, each one powerful. Together, they shape the Australia we…