We believe that every Australian should be able to participate in sport and physical activity in a welcoming and inclusive way. To show our commitment and dedication to the Pride in Sport Collective Blue Mountains Dragon Boat Club are opening our doors on September 18th to everyone who wants to paddle for free. Register now … Read more
Meet Safdar Ahmed, author of the award-winning graphic novel “Still Alive: Notes from Australia’s Immigration Detention System” and former Hazelbrook resident. Safdar Ahmed’s Still Alive: Notes from Australia’s Immigration Detention System interweaves journalism, history and autobiography with a striking visual style to bring to light the crucial untold stories of refugees in Australia, and the … Read more
Let’s get together and celebrate! We’ve come through a tough time together lately… We’ve had a year or two like no other, and we’re still standing! We’veseen neighbours reaching out to each other offering support and friendship, and that deserves to be celebrated. How can we gettogether in our neighbourhoods to enjoy our community bond … Read more
A headline Festival of Resilience event – ReIMAGINE is a community-led forum of ideas, discussion and practical workshops focussed on community resilience and transformation
The Festival of Resilience kicks off with a fun, free community event celebrating resilience and showcasing local, practical approaches to sustainability, climate action and caring for country. Performances, talks, art, music. All welcome! Starting from 11am at Carrington Place performers include: Aria winner Mic Conway, better known from the Captain Matchbox Whoopee Band. Bring along a … Read more
Join us for the rescheduled concert/ fundraiser for Blue Mountains Refugee Support Group We are lucky to have well known local musicians ASYLUM with Andy Busuttil, Jim Jarvis, Jason Roweth and John Napier. Their music combines saxophones, electric and acoustic guitars, cello and magnificent vocals. The material for Asylum’s performances is drawn from the CD that band … Read more
The Festival of Resilience recognises that Dharug and Gundungurra Traditional Owners have a continuous and deep connection to their Country and that this is of great cultural significance to Aboriginal people, both locally and in the region.
Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.
The Festival of Resilience is a partnership between Resilient Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains City Council.
Seed funding for the Festival of Resilience has been provided through the NSW State Government Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund.
