Sustainable House Day is this Sunday 14th October. There will be 13 open houses in and around Geelong. Meet the home owners and technical experts for inspirational ideas and practical advice. This day is proudly presented for the 10th time by Geelong Sustainability.
“There is a hunger in the community for information about what we can do about climate change. Young people have different questions than older generations, but everyone is on the lookout for action and for learning about how we can step up to the challenge.” Mik Aidt of the Sustainable Hour and Geelong Sustainability tells us.
“If we want to be Clever and Creative #geelong, we have to know our starting point and what our options are. This event with a panel of people at the forefront of their fields will open up opportunities for real action that can invigorate our city. We need to be better informed about what options we have individually and together, and what other people, groups and cities are doing who are leading the way,” he says.
The evening was about inspiring local action on climate change in all sectors – local government and business as well as the community – and in all areas.
“This is Me” sung by Kim Elise Cooper at the Humans in Geelong Expo. They were joined by a flashmob celebrating diversity; all ages, cultures, abilities, gender diverse etc.
Thanks Kirrily Hayward for thinking of this brilliant idea. Thanks Brandon Dellow for the choreography. Thanks team for being you. Thanks to the Piano Bar for joining in and everyone else.
The Humans in Geelong Expo 2018 was attended by 1,000s. It was a celebration of all the amazing things happening in our region. The vibe was positive and electric. x
Who’s coming to the Expo? There is something for everyone and everyone is welcome! Humans in Geelong is all about, being inclusive and non-judgemental. The FREE Humans in Geelong Expo is tomorrow, Sunday 7th October at Deakin Waterfront from 10 – 3pm (speakers until 4pm). PLEASE SHARE! An uplifting start to Mental Health Month. 45 amazing exhibitors, 17 inspirational speakers and non-stop music and dancing in the courtyard with 12 performances. Free fun for kids. Free HuGs. Program https://humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2018/
We embrace diversity. What does diversity really mean, here’s how our friends at Deakin define it “Diversity: differences between individuals or groups of people in age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family responsibilities, gender, language, marital status, religious belief, political belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.”
Humans in Geelong celebrates diversity in a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
Humans in Geelong is apolitical – not connected to any political interest.
Jacqui Bennett on behalf of the team. Photo: The Streets’ Barber, who’s talking at 11am.
Stampsy greeted me with a hug, she gets it. Meet Leanne Stamps, the bubbly, personable Krock presenter with the infectious smile and easy-going style at the Humans in Geelong Expo 2018. Stampsy feels extremely grateful and blessed to be living in Armstrong Creek and working at Krock. “The Geelong region is amazing, there are so many opportunities here.
“I’ve lived in 4 different States and have worked at 7 radio stations and I’m so appreciative to have finally found somewhere I can call home. Krock and Geelong is the first work place where I’ve felt genuine compassion, support and collaboration. My four years here has just flown. I’ve received so many opportunities to grow and I’ve seen a massive shift in Geelong in that time. I arrived when the manufacturing industries were closing and I’ve witnessed resilience and immense growth in small business, creativity and opportunities.
Geelong Fashion Runway (GFR), is an annual fashion event that will take place on Saturday, 6th October 2018 at 2pm at the Geelong West Town Hall in support of the Liptember Foundation, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about women’s mental health. Liptember was created to specifically put a gender lens on mental health. This year half of the funds raised will go to the Kids Appeal at the Barwon Health Foundation.
It’s going to be an exhibition and fashion runway with song and dance performances. There will be kids fashion labels on the runway along with high-end fashion designers from Melbourne. Designs showcased will be sold at the show.
Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite and are $30. We hope you can support this worthy cause.
We’re SO EXCITED to announce we’ve received the State Government grant ‘Pick My Project’ to produce the Humans in Geelong Book! Thanks so much for your ongoing support!
Time to party! – Our free community event, the Humans in Geelong Expo, next Sunday 7th October at Deakin Waterfront from 10-3pm (speakers til 4pm) is going to be a HuGe celebration! We hope you can make it and please invite your family and friends.
PLEASE SHARE!
https://humansingeelong.com/humans-in-geelong-expo-2018/
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There’s something for everyone:
-45 amazing exhibitors -17 inspiring speakers
-12 uplifting performances, music & dancing -free fun for kids & Free HuGs.
Photo: Lindsay Addison Photography, Princess Aspien, Brandon Dellow, Joshua Maxwell de Hoog, and Jacqui Bennett
Geelong is a fast-growing dynamic city. Its rapidly changing to meet immigration outlooks and there have been influxes of Asian and African migrants along with refugee communities in the past decade. How has this impacted on Geelong? But irrespective of culture, identity or religion, young people make up the future and their ideas, their passions and ambitions are relevant to a vibrant and cohesive Geelong.
This panel will discuss many of the achievements, passions and goals of five young people living in Geelong along with their insights about the challenges facing multicultural youth, the role of the more settled community and issues around identity and marginalization.
This will be an interactive session with plenty of time for questions and answers.
Come along and challenge these five young leaders and be pleasantly surprised by their wisdom and insights. 3pm Sun 7 Oct Deakin Waterfront in the Lecture Theatre. Humans in Geelong Expo 2018 is a free community event.
Princess Aspien will be gracing the Humans in Geelong Expo October 7th with her unique fairy tale presence and she’s bringing her friend Spiderman along.
Chloe Hayden is the person behind the Princess, an inspirationally creative children’s entertainer who proudly celebrates the fact that she has Asperger’s Syndrome. Through song, dance and storytelling, she aims to give a positive voice to young people on the Autism Spectrum.
“I’m so, so passionate about helping children on the spectrum, and teaching them that they can be anything that they want to be, that they’re so much more than what a label tells them. I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 12. I knew I was different and it made me scared and anxious. From 18 I realised that it’s ok to be different and I embraced it, but I’d gone through a lot first. This made me realise I wanted to advocate for those with autism and help them so they don’t go through the same battles that I did.”
FREE school holiday fun for kids! PLEASE SHARE. Humans in Geelong Expo. 2018.
Next Sun 7 Oct. 10-3pm Deakin Waterfront.
10.30am Dazzling Dan the Magicman 11am Princess Aspien & Spiderman, Free face-painting, henna, crafts, apples, popcorn. St Leonards Men’s Shed making wooden games, Geelong Crusader Reenactment Society, Dame Edna Average & more!
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