SPECIAL EVENTS

POETRY IN THE PARK

Join us as we meet beneath the trees in the beautiful botanical gardens to listen to Ballarat poet Megan Riedl read a selection of her original poems - and a few of her favourites too. Megan will be joined by local band The Winter Berries for a delightful afternoon of entertainment for all ages. BYO Picnic and blanket/chairs.

Sunday 5 February 3–4pm

Ballarat Botanical Gardens Bookings required

BE BOOKISH

Kickstart your reading in 2023 with Be Bookish, a reading challenge that’s all about easy, actionable habits. Follow us for inspiration and suggestions, and see how other people are completing their prompts in the Reading Widely Ballarat Facebook group.

February 2023

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SURVIVAL DAY DAWN CEREMONY

The Koorie Engagement Action Group (KEAG) invites you to join us for Ballarat’s Survival Day Dawn Ceremony. Come together and stand in solidarity to peacefully reflect on those who have gone before us. Limited seating available. Follow KEAG Ballarat for updates. @KEAGBallarat

Thursday 26 January 5.30–6.30am

View Point

Lake Wendouree (opposite Lake View Hotel)

REMEMBERING THE NATIONAL APOLOGY DAY IN BALLARAT

On February 13 in 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, made a formal apology to Australia’s Stolen Generations, those Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who had been removed as children from their families and their culture. The City of Ballarat is taking a moment to remember the National Apology, and the effect it had on the Stolen Generations. Follow KEAG Ballarat on Facebook for more details closer to the date. @KEAGBallarat

Monday 13 February