Poetry is for everyone! Create, rhyme, read, speak and share your own writing with poet and performer Miriam Hechtman.
Miriam Hechtman is an Australian writer, creative producer and poet.

Miriam Hechtman is an Australian writer, creative producer and poet.
Miriam is the founder and creative director of POETICA, a creative initiative and monthly live poetry and music event. She also writes poetry under the Instagram handle @_fourlines_ . She has been commissioned to write and perform her poetry for several organisations including Australian Council of Social Services, and Australia ReMADE for which she is the current Poet Laureate.
Poetry and its performance is a powerful way to connect and communicate. Learn techniques for getting started and getting up to share your unique voice.
This is one of a series of Covid-safe activities and workshops offered by Addison Road Community Organisation in the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays (28th September – 2nd October). It is part of our Community.a.Fair program, designed to connect people with opportunities, services, recreation, support and solidarity.

A fun, hands-on workshop to give you the foundation to create your own beats, with professional human beatboxer Luke Cavalan.

Luke Cavalan aka LC Beats is a professional human beatboxer from Sydney offering this 90 minute workshop to teach you a range of rhythmic sequences and how to combine them to produce different styles of contemporary beats.
During the workshop participants will create their own beatboxing songs, become a vocal scratch DJ and perform in front of the workshop group. No musical knowledge is required.
Beatboxing allows young people to express themselves, make friends and build self confidence.
This is one of a series of Covid-safe activities and workshops offered by Addison Road Community Organisation in the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays (28th September – 2nd October). It is part of our Community.a.Fair program, designed to connect people with opportunities, services, recreation, support and solidarity.
WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A COMPLETED PERMISSION FORM FROM A PARENT OR GUARDIAN (you can also download the form after you register)

Psychologist Haydee Tolz shares skills and strategies for coping with stress, strong emotions and the uncertainty of our times. All ages.

Haydee Tolz is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping people to focus on their mental health and wellbeing to equip them to cope as well as thrive. She provides practical strategies to help people deal with uncertainty, manage tough feelings and feel more in control.
Haydee is an Inner West local who wants to share her professional insights with the community to help promote wellbeing. There will be time for Q & A and further resources at the end of the seminar.
This is one of a series of Covid-safe activities and workshops offered by Addison Road Community Organisation in the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays (28th September – 2nd October). It is part of our Community.a.Fair program, designed to connect people with opportunities, services, recreation, support and solidarity.

Poet & music writer Mark Mordue talks with special guests about creativity, community and the mental health challenges of our times.

A free, free-flowing conversation session on stage in the Greek Theatre at Addi Road. Mark and his guests will explore the existential challenges of our times – climate crisis, unemployment, social injustice and how creativity and community can play a role in resistance and resilience.
This is one of a series of Covid-safe activities and workshops offered by Addison Road Community Organisation in the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays (28th September – 2nd October). It is part of our Community.a.Fair program, designed to connect people with opportunities, services, recreation, support and solidarity.

A special opportunity to sit with the founder of YARN Australia to have a chat and explore the power of storytelling for wellbeing.
Join the founder of YARN Australia Warren Roberts to learn how to become an intentional storyteller.
YARN’s Storyteller Workshops have been designed to empower participants with the skills and confidence to become ‘intentional storytellers’. With Warren’s guidance you will be provided with a personalised experience; developing skills and understanding for how to build trust, connection, understanding and respect with all peoples. As Warren says:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are storytellers. Our Ancestors have shared their knowledge across generations, passing down a powerful culture of storytelling. We see it as our great responsibility to continue. I believe every Australian should aspire to become a storyteller and continue this great tradition.

YARN Australia is a Social Enterprise focused on creating relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and non-Indigenous Australians by intentionally connecting with individuals, communities, schools and organisations across the country.
This is one of a series of Covid-safe activities and workshops offered by Addison Road Community Organisation in the first week of the NSW Spring school holidays (28th September – 2nd October). It is part of our Community.a.Fair program, designed to connect people with opportunities, services, recreation, support and solidarity.
PARTICIPANTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BRING A COMPLETED PERMISSION FORM FROM A PARENT OR GUARDIAN (download the form here) OR BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SUPPORT WORKER.