Hobart Human Library in Hobart, Tasmania | Consultation agency

Hobart Human Library

Locality: Hobart, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6223 1025

Address: 4 Battery Square, Battery Point, Hobart. 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: www.afairerworld.org/hhl

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23.01.2022 We got this treat in the mail from one of the Hobart Human Library 'books' and multi-talented person, Michaela. Her art was chosen for the wonderful Artelier Tasmania "All Emotions Allowed Here" zine which captured the artistic responses of 13 young Tasmanians to the year 2020. We have loved reading through our copy - thank you Michaela! You can purchase this zine through the Artelier Tasmania website. [Image Descriptions: image one shows the front cover of a small book. The cover image is a sketch of a kitchen scene in black pen with green accents. A cat dozes on the kitchen floor. Image two shows a spread of the book. The left hand side has a drawing of a face with flowers. The right hand side is text.]

19.01.2022 Today we were able to present our first face-to-face workshop in a while and it felt great! Thank you to Cosgrove High School and the grade 7s in particular for making us feel welcome - we loved talking to you. Pictured here is one of the wonderful Hobart Human Library human 'books', Natasha. [image description: A woman with glasses, wearing a Hobart Human Library t-shirt is smiling and sitting in front of two banners, one says Natasha and the other says Cosgrove High School]

19.01.2022 Read this powerful article by Paul Pritchard, one of the amazing human "books" who are delivering 20 human library workshops to over 950 staff and students in the next few weeks! Schools participating include Rose Bay High School, Woodbridge School, Kingston High School Tasmania, New Town High School and Huonville High School. It's a massive movement challenging stereotypes, building empathy and saying no to bullying and discrimination. #socialjustice #discrimination #bullying #diversity #empathy #education

19.01.2022 A Fairer World is now taking bookings for Hobart Human Library workshops with teachers and students (grades 6-12). Subsidies (from the Tasmanian Community Fund) are available for a limited number of workshops in southern Tasmania before the end of 2019. Quotes from students who have participated recently: "It will make you think twice before saying something rude or mean to someone." "Great enlightening experience. Very engaging."... Quotes from teachers who have participated recently: "Interesting opportunity to talk with and learn from first hand experiences. Great to open minds and break down prejudices." "You are awesome and everyone should participate in this PL." "It was a life changing opportunity to feel the emotions of a human 'book'. It was fantastic!! Highly recommend." To find out more or book a workshop email [email protected] or phone 62231025 (Mon-Thurs, 9.30am- 5pm)

17.01.2022 Thanks for having us, Triabunna District School! We loved making the trip up to visit you - it was lovely to meet you and share our stories. We gratefully acknowledge that this trip was subsidised with the support of the Department of Education, Tasmania [Image description: students in school uniforms sit facing the Hobart Human Library, 8 people sitting facing the students. The Hobart Human Library have their hands up, are smiling and sitting in front of banners and orange boards covered in posters about human rights.]

15.01.2022 Check out this awesome snapshot video about our visit to Sorell School, made by Action Crew in collaboration with Sorell students. Thanks Hayley and Brandon for sharing your thoughts about your Hobart Human Library experience, Doug for your great interviewing and the whole of Sorell grade 7 for hosting us!

15.01.2022 Read it now - up on our website is this beautifully written piece from Madeleine Rojahn about mountaineer and human 'book', Paul Pritchard.

14.01.2022 Have you seen an issue of Diverse Tassie - Community Hotspot newspaper yet? We're very pleased to have been featured in the latest edition - thank you Raj and the Diverse Tassie team! You can also access the digital version of Diverse Tassie through the website: www.diversetassie.com.au

13.01.2022 Oh hey, I’m transgendered is how Andy chooses to open the story he shares with audiences. There are many turning points in Andy Gall’s life that have shaped who he is today, his story as a human ‘book’ is just one of them. Read more of Andy's story at http://afairerworld.org/our-impact

12.01.2022 We're looking for an Educational Leader This is an exceptional, flexible, part-time position (0.3 0.4 FTE). A rare opportunity for a qualified teacher to work... in a vibrant community organisation with others who are passionate about the role of education in creating positive social change. The position will allow you to build your capacity as an educator and contribute to positive educational outcomes in Tasmanian schools. Full support, training and mentoring is provided by experienced staff. A Fairer World is a values-based community organisation that aims to improve educational outcomes by allowing everyone to reach their full potential. Our services include professional development and training for schools and workplaces, innovative education programs, learning resources, award-winning events, and access to support networks. The Educational Leader will mainly work on our Let’s Get Together program but will also have an active role in A Fairer World's other programs and services, such as the Hobart Human Library and workplace Diversity and Inclusion training. The right person will be a qualified teacher who can: o develop and evaluate learning programs that align with the curriculum; o deliver PL to teachers; and o coordinate events. The Position Description can be downloaded from www.afairerworld.org/EdLeaderPD.pdf. Email your application addressing the selection criteria in the Position Description to [email protected] by Friday 24th July, 2020.

12.01.2022 POSITION AVAILABLE WITH DISABILITY VOICES TASMANIA Our valued partners Disability Voices Tasmania are looking for an organised and experienced Office Co-ordinator who is excited by the idea of working in a team dedicated to the rights of people with disability. The salary will be at SCHADS 3 or 4 ($30 to $37 per hour) depending on experience. The position is based in Hobart and is part time up to 0.6. For an information pack contact [email protected] ... Applications close 13 March. See more

10.01.2022 We are proud to announce that, with the invaluable help of 2PM Services, the Hobart Human Library has gone virtual! the vHHL was developed in response to the challenges of COVID-19 and, though restrictions are lifting, we have decided that it will continue to be one of the programs that we offer. Going virtual has created new possibilities for the way that the HHL team and workplaces can engage with the HHL. We are excited about moving into this next phase of the Hobart Human Library and growing our impact! Our thanks again to everyone - the 2PM team, human 'books, HHL librarians - who has helped to develop the vHHL.

06.01.2022 Acceptance is an important part of Sam Horton’s story. It’s not just something he hopes people will be more open to upon hearing his story, it’s also the reason he’s able to stand up in front of an audience at all. Sam is a 20 year old film-maker, university student and Dr Seuss fan. He also happens to have autism. Sam also participated in a record 32 Hobart Human Library workshops this year! Read more of Sam's story, documented by Lucille Cutting, here: www.afairerworld.org/sam

05.01.2022 We invite you to the film project launch and FUNDRAISER for our Hobart Human Library and the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service THREAD is a series of 5 short films with interweaving story lines about the refugee and new arrival experience of living in Hobart. Book now at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=527505&... All ticket sales will go to the two organisations. The films were made as a collaboration between Tasmanian professional filmmakers (Lucien Simon & Troy Melville) and actors working with young people from refugee backgrounds, new arrivals and students from Claremont College. Together they have created a unique and powerful web series that expresses the realities of settling in a new place and the struggle to belong and feel accepted. More information at www.2trailsmedia.com/THREAD

05.01.2022 A list of local events in aid of those affected by the bushfire crisis compiled by A Fairer World. If there are other events you know of, let us know and so we can add them to the list. Stay safe.

05.01.2022 Thank you to Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies - IMAS for having us deliver a virtual HHL workshop recently! We are glad to be able to add virtual workshop options for workplaces to experience the Hobart Human Library. Get in touch and ask us for more details about virtual delivery for the HHL - we'll gladly tell you all about it!

03.01.2022 Another boast about the multiskilled and incredibly clever people we are glad to work with... Chloe Black is one of the Hobart Human Library's human 'books', a stand up comedian and, now, a screen writer! Recently Chloe was awarded funding by Screen Australia to produce a six part TV series and she also got this great write up in the Tas Weekend. Congratulations, Chloe! We can't wait to watch 'Transferred'. [Image Description: A photo of a newspaper clipping. The headline reads "Bridging the gaps" and there is a picture of a woman with black hair, wearing black rimmed glasses, a black cardigan and a stripy black and grey shirt next to a block of text]

03.01.2022 Glenda’s story is one of persistence and determination - a reminder that difference is not necessarily limiting. She is one of the longest serving human 'books' at HHL and rarely misses a workshop. Read the extended story, documented by the wonderful Lucille Cutting here: http://afairerworld.org/glenda

03.01.2022 INVITATION to film project launch and FUNDRAISER for our Hobart Human Library and the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service. THREAD is a series of 5 short films with interweaving storylines about the refugee and new arrival experience of living in Hobart. Book now at https://www.trybooking.com/BEAIR. All ticket sales and donations will go to the two organisations. The films were made as a collaboration between Tasmanian professional filmmakers (Lucien Simon & Troy Melville) and a...ctors working with young refugees, new arrivals and students from Claremont College. Together they have created a unique and powerful web series that expresses the realities of settling in a new place and the struggle to belong and feel accepted. Moonah Arts Centre Sunday, August 25, 7pm More information at www.2trailsmedia.com/THREAD See more

02.01.2022 Thank you to The Friends' School for a wonderful day last week! We had a great time speaking with the grade 5 students, who were fantastic listeners and full of excellent questions. We loved sharing our stories with you all.