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ArtsNational Sunshine Coast Lecture
ArtsNational Sunshine Coast presents Rock Art and Modern Aboriginal Art. Presented by Dr Sally Butler. In this talk, Sally explains how the modern Aboriginal art movement developed since the 1970s and how it maintains its connection to visual traditions going back to rock art created many thousands of years ago. Sally focuses on how cultural traditions are reinvented and reinvigorated through innovative art of today. Examples include Indigenous art from the Central Desert, North Queensland, the Kimberley and Arnhem Land. Sally is Adjunct Professor of Art History at the University of Queensland and formerly a Senior Education Officer at the Queensland Art Gallery and an Associate Editor and feature writer for Art Collector magazine. She has published widely in Australian and international journals and several books. Sally is the author and curator of the 2007 publication and international touring exhibition titled Our Way, Contemporary Aboriginal Art from Lockhart River. Each ticket includes a complimentary drink.
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Wednesday 28 Oct2
Changing minds: Tweens, teens and screens
Screen time and social media are reshaping how young people think, behave and experience the world. Join award-winning producer, broadcaster and health commentator Dr Norman Swan as he leads this panel discussion on growing up in a fast-moving digital world that has never been more harmful – or offered more connection. Bringing together leading researchers and speakers with lived experience, our panel will unpack the latest research and share insights on screen time, social media and youth mental wellbeing. The event is on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Arrival is from 5pm for complimentary light refreshments and a welcome drink, and the event runs 6–7pm.
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Being Trauma-Informed across the Life Span: The Basis of Trauma-Informed Health Care
WHAT THIS EVENT IS ABOUT Join us for an engaging conference focused on trauma and violence informed care, a crucial approach developed since the 1990s to support individuals affected by various adverse experiences. This framework addresses a wide spectrum of trauma, including adverse childhood exper
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Sunday 1 Nov1
Stoicism Sunshine Coast
We do a short meditation via Buddhist Monk Professor B Alan Wallace podcast, then casually discuss our experience (optional) ADDITIONALLY Excellent Mindfulness resources here with weekly group discussion run by Corey Jackson Phd Psychology OTHER RESOURCES All Free BUDDHIST MONK 44 x 24 Min meditations Please RSVP via the Group events page link Philosophy, Current Events Discuss group in the U.S please Join Thinkers Club and RSVP there PLEASE JOIN ORLANDO STOICS VIA LINK BELOW FOR FULL WEEKLY EVENT SCHEDULE Welcome to Orlando Stoics! We are a very active group, with over 3,800 members and five meetings a week. Some meetings are held online, while others are in-person. All classes are free. What is Stoicism? It's an ancient Greek school of philosophy founded in Athens about 300 BC. The first teacher was Zeno of Citium. The school taught that virtue (the highest good) is based on knowledge, and that wise people live in harmony with nature. The school also taught tolerance and self-control. Famous Stoics were Seneca the Younger, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius. We also study modern Stoics. Why Stoicism? In our world of instant gratification, constant stimulation, and endless distractions, Stoicism offers a novel perspective on life. Interested in developing an unconquerable mind? Stoicism has the answers. We also link ideas to Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Existentialism, Minimalism, and other "lived philosophy" systems. We love in-depth discussions! If you join our group, feel free to adjust the email and notification settings to suit your preferences. Since we have new meetings every week, those emails might be too much for your inbox. Feel free to turn them off (go to our meetup page, click "You're a Member", and then click group notifications). You can still check our meetup page for upcoming events whenever you want. The goals of our group: 1. We read the ancient books, plus the modern books on Stoicism. 2. We discuss Stoicism in the media, pop culture, and arts & literature. 3. We compare recurring themes in Stoicism to history, religion, and psychology. There have always been people attracted to Stoicism. It was a significant influence on Shakespeare, JD Salinger, Tom Wolfe, and Nelson Mandela. It has also attracted political and military leaders, such as Frederick the Great, President Bill Clinton, and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, who stated that he has read Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations over 100 times. We hope you will join us. The group is open to the public and has no subscription fee. Stoicism can help you cope with life's stresses, while retaining your ethics & character. We hope to see you soon! 1209
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Friday 6 Nov1
Li Cunxin with Michael Rowland
LI CUNXIN AO – THE LUCKY SON In Conversation with Michael Rowland The sequel to Mao’s Last Dancer – the highly anticipated follow up to one of the world’s most beloved books. Li Cunxin captivated the world with his unforgettable memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer – the extraordinary rags-to-riches story of how a poor peasant boy, the sixth of seven sons, was plucked from his classroom to train at the Beijing Dance Academy – a lucky ticket out of poverty, out of communist China – to become one of the world’s most acclaimed ballet dancers. Li was indeed his niang’s lucky son, and in his long-awaited sequel he reveals what happened next in this life that cheated fate, and wrestles with the blessings and responsibility of good fortune. As a celebrated artist living in the West, Li is torn between two worlds and haunted by memories of his humble beginnings in rural China and the family he was forced to leave behind, all while building his own family with his former dance partner and beloved wife, Mary. Together they choose to make Australia home, and Li reinvents himself in one brilliant career after another, as principal artist for the Australian Ballet, savvy stockbroker, bestselling author, star corporate speaker and legendary artistic director of a new-generation ballet company. Along the way, Li shares not just the story of his life in the West, but his hard-won life lessons on love, learning, leadership and legacy, and the power and possibility of dreaming big. Remarkable and inspiring, The Lucky Son is a joyous book about life, family, following your heart – and gratitude. A joyous book about gratitude, persistence and the continuing puzzle of Belonging … The Lucky Son is a reminder that the best reward isn’t applause; it’s in the recognition of how to live and how to love your people, and how you keep building and hoping, even when luck seems to run out.’ Limelight ABOUT THE AUTHOR Li Cunxin AO was born in communist China in 1961, the sixth of seven sons in a poor rural family. His life under Chairman Mao’s regime changed dramatically when, at the age of eleven, he was chosen to become a student at the Beijing Dance Academy. Li went on to become one of the finest male dancers in the world, and was principal dancer at Houston Ballet and the Australian Ballet. From 2012 until the end of 2023 he was artistic director at Queensland Ballet, and in 2025 he was awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award by the Prix de Lausanne for his outstanding contribution to the arts and dance. Li’s memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer, is one of the most successful autobiographies of all time. It was published around the world and has been adapted into a young readers’ edition, a picture book, a stage play and a major motion picture. Li lives with his wife, Mary, in Brisbane. He continues to contribute to the world of ballet and to Australia’s cultural life. MICHAEL ROWLAND – Conversation Partner Michael Rowland is one of Australia’s most seasoned and respected journalists. In his nearly 40-year career at the ABC, he specialised in covering politics, business and international affairs. Michael was a political reporter in Canberra and spent four years in Washington as a US correspondent, but he is best known for his 15-year stint as co-host of the popular ABC News Breakfast. * Book sales and signing following ‘In Conversation’ Duration: Approximately 1hour 10 mins
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