Tue 27 Oct · 6pm
narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services · Melbourne
a thoughtful hour on what actually holds a community together
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What makes a community, and how do we build and sustain one? Join a thoughtful conversation with Julie Andrews inspired by her book 'Where's All the Community?'
Professor Julie Andrews OAM is a descendant of the Yorta Yorta people. Her community and family connection is to the Aboriginal Melbourne community and the Cummeragunja Aboriginal Reserve. She also has connection to the Wiradjuri and Wurrundjeri Woiwurrung peoples. Her family has been instrumental in establishing Melbourne Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal women's networks across Australia. She is director of the Gabra Biik Wurruwila Wutja Indigenous Research Centre at La Trobe University.
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Quick answers
When is In Conversation with Professor Julie Andrews?
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 6pm.
Where is it?
narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services, Melbourne, VIC.
How much is it?
It is free.
Where do I find out more?
On whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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