Dirrum Festival

Tipping Points. Everywhere tipping points. Some need arresting. Others need starting, and some a push and tipping over: truth telling, earth caring, life protecting. It’s about recognition, democracy, freedom and freedoms. 4:30pm, Friday & Saturday: dirrumfestival.org/cbr20

Throughout his career as a solicitor, advocate, and politician, Bernard Collaery has been a fearless advocate for human rights. Bernard Collaery's talk from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2020 can be found at: youtu.be/rkMq6t9JDXQ

It's really really simple. Indefinite detention: it has to stop now. #GameOver Getting ready for Session II of #dirrumfestival. Thrilled to have @Craig_Foster as keynote. Tune in live from 4:30pm: dirrumfestival.org/cbr20

“Getting to know where we live and cultivating a belonging to a physical place is the way out of the mess we are in.” @pocockdavid with Emma. Join them live online @dirrumfestival from 4.30pm this Saturday (Canberra): dirrumfestival.org/cbr20

QLD folks - save the date! #dirrumfestivalBNE will be held on the 28 August at St John's Cathedral. For more information, visit dirrumfestival.org/bne20

"My message is: everyone's fighting a battle that we know nothing about, so being kind is the most important thing we can do for each other." Watch Melissa Breen's video in its entirety: youtu.be/7hChvkTHwDw

"'Just because something happened today - you missed it today - doesn't mean that tomorrow can't be a completely different day.'" Watch Melissa Breen's video in its entirety: youtu.be/7hChvkTHwDw

Melissa Breen is the current record holder for the Australian Women’s 100m sprint, a two-time Olympic sprinter - competing in London and Rio - and six-time Australian National Champion. Melissa Breen's talk from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2019 can be found at: youtu.be/7hChvkTHwDw

"We're going to keep fighting ... because we recognise that what we need in 2030 is all of us." Watch Caitlin Figueiredo's video in its entirety: youtu.be/sH2DcAaDcN4

"We do not need to wait for our leaders' permission to step into our greatness." Watch Caitlin Figueiredo's video in its entirety: youtu.be/sH2DcAaDcN4

Caitlin's talk is empowering and elucidates the importance of diversity and inclusive equality in the future. Caitlin Figueiredo's talk from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2019 can be found at: youtu.be/sH2DcAaDcN4

"We will never be able to fully understand... however through asking questions we can better equip ourselves to form a perspective." Elise Northcote's introduction to Ahed Tamimi from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2019 can be found at: youtu.be/piLnblMNs-0

"I know that what I've said could confuse and concern, but properly led- properly led we could see creativity, we could see optimism, we could see appetite for change." Watch Professor Ian Chubb's video in its entirety: youtu.be/2GzYQkt6dYo

"I believe we have to do better, and I've got plenty of time to tell you how." Watch Professor Ian Chubb's video in its entirety: youtu.be/2GzYQkt6dYo

It was a privilege to have Professor Ian Chubb as one of the key presenters this year. His talk was challenging as it is urgent and visionary. Professor Chubb's talk from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2019 can be found at: youtu.be/2GzYQkt6dYo

"If you see carbon dioxide and your waste products as a resource, it will bring about change in global industries much faster..." Watch Sophia Hamblin Wang's video in its entirety: youtu.be/zuQLahdJPUw

"This represents the future of climate change technology." Watch Sophia Hamblin Wang's video in its entirety: youtu.be/zuQLahdJPUw

Sophia Hamblin Wang runs a company that transforms carbon dioxide into building material. Working with global industries to view CO2 emissions as a resource can make a significant impact. Sophia's talk from #dirrumfestivalCBR 2019 can be found at: youtu.be/zuQLahdJPUw

"I'm so lucky to be alive today... And today, my friends, you are a gift to me." Watch Kevin Hines' video in its entirety: youtu.be/ayYLiMCqZmk If you or anyone you know needs help, contact- Lifeline on 13 11 14 Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800