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Publish date: 4 March 2024
Unlock Your Potential To Help Communities Recover: Become a Trauma-Informed Artist! In a world that’s increasingly touched by storms, hot weather, fires, droughts and floods, the power of creativity offers a beacon of hope and resilience. In Buloke, we’re proud of our diverse artistic community, but recognise a gap in trauma-informed and community recovery training. We’re committed to empowering our local creatives, from painters and musicians to dancers and digital artists, to fill this gap and strengthen our community’s resilience. This is your chance to step into a role that’s not just about art—it’s about healing, connecting, and rebuilding communities from the ground up. THREE-DAY WORKSHOP This comprehensive three-day workshop is designed by the Creative Recovery Network skilled creatives and artists eager to work with communities. This program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to engage in this challenging yet rewarding work safely and productively. HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: • Insight into Disaster Impact: Gain a deep understanding of the effects of disasters and the contexts in which they occur. • Respectful Engagement: Learn strategies for working respectfully with communities, fostering growth and connection through shared disaster experiences. • Beyond Training: Flagship Programs. COST-FREE TRAINING: We’re committed to making this opportunity as accessible as possible, offering this training free of charge to participants who are Traditional Owners, live, work, or have a desire to visit to deliver creative programs in Buloke. WHEN: FRIDAY 26 APRIL 4PM-8:30PM SATURDAY 27 APRIL 9AM-5PM SUNDAY 28 APRIL 9AM-5PM WHERE: ON DJA DJA WURRUNG COUNTRY AT CHARLTON. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE FRIDAY 5 APRIL AT 5PM. Register Your Expression of Interest here Download information here. This is made possible thanks to the support of the Australian and Victorian Government’s Community Recovery Hubs Program.