Grace Tame to headline debut of new event series

GRACE Tame is the headliner for the first in a new series from the Give Where You Live Foundation to encourage conversations on issues that matter to our community.

The Australian of the Year will speak at GMHBA Stadium early next month in the inaugural Conversations That Matter event.

Give Where You Live Foundation chief executive officer Bill Mithen said the Foundation was excited to launch Conversations That Matter and to have Grace Tame as the first speaker.

“Over the past 18 months we’ve seen the formidable force that is Grace Tame, truly challenge and inspire change in our society.

“She has started so many conversations that matter across our country, and that’s why we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity to Geelong.

“We’ve watched in awe as Grace has rallied the support of a nation and advocated around issues of consent, power and equity.

“I, for one, am incredibly excited to listen and learn from Grace when she comes to Geelong.”

The Give Where You Live Foundation says change occurs when people have a voice, and Conversations That Matter is part of the foundation’s commitment to raising issues that can be difficult to talk about, giving people a voice and creating positive change.

“There are so many challenges in our community that are more complex than people think, or more common than people are aware,” Mr Mithen said.

“Conversations That Matter aims to bring to light the realities facing everyday people across our region.”

The August 3 event will be hosted by writer Nelly Thomas and feature a performance of “No Means No” by Give Where You Live community partner Somebody’s Daughter Theatre
Company.

The company recently received a grant to fund the creation of a short film and will perform the song “No Means No”, which addresses the issue of consent.

The event is being presented with support from sponsors GeelongPort, WorkSafe Victoria, and Ramsey Property Group.

To purchase tickets to Conversations That Matter, which runs from noon-2pm, head to givewhereyoulive.com.au/events