One of our most beloved signature events is returning to the Surf Coast – HER Story.

This year’s lineup includes Louise Larkin, CEO and Founder of Friend in Me, a Victorian charity dedicated to creating a more inclusive world for children and young people living with disability, neurodivergence, and sensory challenges.

Joining Louise is Emma Land, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Counsellor, who will explore the power of sharing stories and making meaning from personal narratives.

We are also pleased to welcome Dr Frances D’Arcy-Tehan and Elizabeth Packett from Tender Funerals, who will share insights into their work in the not-for-profit funeral sector and discuss the important role of death doulas in supporting individuals and families through end-of-life journeys.

This year we are thrilled to have Coastal Nectar joining us, leading a beeswax candle-making workshop.

The afternoon will also feature a poetry introduction by Annie Mullen-Walsh from Lowercase Poetry and live illustrations by Sarah Darby, with musicians to be announced soon.

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