Join us for a special FREE screening of Regenerating Australia – the new short film from Damon Gameau and the team behind 2040 – followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. The panel will include Indigenous Singer/Songwriter and Educator Jacinta Tobin, Gundungurra man David King, the UN Chair of Planetary Health, Professor Tony Capon, and … Read more
A playful, interactive workshop utilising games, nature exploration, original songs and art-marking to foster curiosity and learn about the diversity and ecological needs of bees and other insects. For youngsters 0 to 5 years and their caregivers. Facilitator Amelie Ecology is an ecologist, educator and musician based in Blackheath who loves to connect young people … Read more
Rejoice in the resilience of our community! What histories of resilience have happened in the past? What resilience brings us together today? What do our imaginations hold for our region in the future? We want to amplify our stories of community resilience and transformative actions in response to climate-change driven destabilisation. The Sydney Environment Institute … Read more
Join us for an open mic style storytelling event, under the spring blossoms in the Katoomba community garden. Bring a cushion, blanket and a story to share! Drug and alcohol free event.
Make a one-minute film, from storyboard to finished product in one day, using your smart phone or tablet. Then see it on the big screen at the Blues Shorts Festival. Come along with an idea that relates to “family” – however you see it! Andrew Gelao from KFM Media will be coaching you through the … 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
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
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.
