Queensland – Gumboootspearlz

Reading at Volta

I look forward to reading at October’s Volta, with Lesley Synge and Sarah Temporal. This will be at the Brisbane Square Library, October 6th 6pm. PERFORMERS/POETS Dr June Perkins aka gumbootspearlz was born to a Mekeo mother and Australian father. Her work has been featured at Baha’i International Community, Story Factory, Red Room Poetry & severalContinue reading “Reading at Volta”

Yuuingan Dhilla Yari 2023

The highlights of the Queensland Indigenous Language’s Symposium held at the State Library Queensland, on 4th of May 2023 were: the Kutaw Zoeru Torres Strait Islander Dance Troupe; learning about the project and policy work of First Languages Australia; and all the afternoon workshops particularly the presentation of Desert Pea Media, on building creative bridgesContinue reading “Yuuingan Dhilla Yari 2023”

Staying Deadly – Survey Invitation

Sharing this important message about a survey looking for participants to enhance the services in Mental health. Felix says: “The Staying Deadly Mental Health Survey is our community’s opportunity to have a say about the mental health services that are available to our mob. If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, 18+ and livingContinue reading “Staying Deadly – Survey Invitation”

International Women’s Day; pen portraits, poetry, posts past

Wishing you a happy International Women’s Day. Wishing you strength in your quests to empower women. Enjoy! Weaving Sunset A poem. Poetry of Mahvash Sabet A review of a poet rising above her situation of being a religious conscience prisoner. Empowerment of Women A reflection. It’s all in the Sidetracks When I first met Jennifer Martiniello.Continue reading “International Women’s Day; pen portraits, poetry, posts past”

Living in the North: Influences on Magic Fish Dreaming 1

These are just some of the places that inspired Magic Fish Dreaming. When we lived in the North we were surrounded by banana fields, sugar cane, fishing spots where crocodiles might lurk, wonderful beaches, green tree frogs, geckos and more. The children had a lot of space to play in and a small archeryContinue reading “Living in the North: Influences on Magic Fish Dreaming 1”