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- Dr Sian Prior: Writing For Well-Being workshop 2026
Psychological research has shown that expressive writing – in particular writing about yourself – can enhance your mood, improve your physical health, and even boost your memory. Writing helps us focus and organize our thoughts around emotional upheavals and health setbacks. For her Doctorate in Creative Writing, author and former ABC presenter Sian Prior wrote a book called Shy: A Memoir (Text Publishing, 2014) in which she explored the distress… - Building Bibliotherapy Skills Course at Warrnambool LibraryWhat is Bibliotherapy? Bibliotherapy is a practice that uses books to support wellbeing. The books chosen vary with the type of bibliotherapy and whether the practice is clinical or community based. The experience Imagine a warm environment where open-hearted individuals gather to let stories come to life. This course is as much about your own growth and wellbeing as it is about learning how to guide…
- Indepent Forum for Truth and Reognition needs your help
[CW: This post contains reference to historical childhood sexual abuse] The independent Forum for Truth and Recognition (the Forum) is now open. The Forum is for people who have experienced child sexual abuse in Victorian government schools and certain non-government schools prior to the year 2000. This is a safe and respectful space for people to share their experiences, have their voices heard and contribute… - PLV Executive Committee elected
Public Libraries Victoria is delighted to announce the new composition of the Executive Committee, following an election at the Annual General Meeting earlier this month and a special meeting to elect the office bearers, held Monday 28 October 2025. President Georgina Earl Unit Manager Library Services, Merri-bek Libraries Vice President Margherita Barbante Manager Arts and Libraries, Monash Public Library Service Treasurer Beth Luppino Chief Executive… - Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Conference 2026 – Call for Abstracts
Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities (Round Table) Conference Now open: Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Round Table Conference. Conference Theme Innovation, Collaboration and Empowerment: Gateways to Information Access Date Sunday, 24 May – Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Venue Pullman Adelaide, 16 Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide, SA 5000 In Person Conference The 2026 Round Table Conference invites you to share your insights on… - Help Shape the Future of Our Shared Work: Contribute to the PLV–SLV Planning SummitThe PLV–SLV Planning Summit is an important opportunity for Victoria’s public library network to come together, reflect on our achievements, and set shared priorities for the year ahead. Previously held every three years, the Summit will now take place annually, creating a regular forum for collaboration and joint planning between Public Libraries Victoria (PLV) and State Library Victoria (SLV). This year’s Summit will focus on…
- Library Portal on PLV Website – Content Review
The PLV Library Free Portal was created as part of the eResources Marketing campaign and aims to be a central point for anyone to discover all that Victoria’s public libraries offer. If you haven’t seen it, you can find it from the PLV main page or go directly to https://www.plv.org.au/free. Before we go to review early in the New Year, we are asking for your… - Supporting Neurodivergent Families – research study seeking families for interview
A PhD researcher from Monash University is researching how public libraries can better support neurodivergent children, especially those with autism and sensory needs, and their families. As part of the study, they are conducting interviews with parents and caregivers to learn more about their experiences with libraries, the emotional and sensory barriers they may face, and how library programs could be made even more welcoming and…