This month’s “Day of
conversations and films” at Tatura in the Goulburn Valley will be a wonderful opportunity
to consider and discuss resilience; sustainability, alternative/renewable
energy and how the community gets involved.
A powerful array of speakers and an equally impressive group
of films have been assembled to the Saturday, August 30, event in Tatura.
Among the speakers is the University of Melbourne's Professor David Karoly; the founder and
convenor the Melbourne-based Climate and Health Alliance, Fiona Armstrong;
Victoria’s former Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability and now a
Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Professor Kate Auty;
and a sociologist from the University of Melbourne, Dr Hans Baer.
The fifth speaker is Professor Peter Seligman who was a key
member of the team that developed the Australian bionic ear.
All five will speak to a particular film and will be
available to answer questions and engage in conversation.
Films to be shown on the day include: “The Earth Wins”, “The
Human Cost of Power”, “The Power of Community”, “Done with the Wind – sorting
the fact from the fiction”.
The program, starting at 10:00am with registration from
9:00am, will also include a number of short films ranging from just a few
minutes.
Tatura’s Terry Court will also make a short presentation
about a new and important energy project for Tatura; a project that could be
the first step in achieving energy independence for the town.
Tatura Transition Towns has organized the “Day of
conversations and films” and president, Ross Musolino, has booked the Hogan St
“Gallery Café” for the event.
Ross said: “Transition Tatura brings to the Goulburn Valley
community our inaugural film festival.
“It’s a day of conversations and films; a format that
includes inspiring speakers, short films and time for both facilitated and free
conversation.
“If your interest is
shaping the future for healthier communities, livelihoods and fun founded on
initiatives that rebuild resilience and reduce emissions then this is the event
for you,” Ross said.
A charge of $25
covers the full day, including morning and afternoon tea and a light lunch.
People can book online by visiting Ticket Booth.
Those with any questions about the “Day of conversations and
films” can contact Ross at 0407 845 247 or Mark Banting at
markb@gvwater.vic.gov.au.
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