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\u201cAs a gender, we are no different to many other minority groups who are often left off the list, out of meetings, still knocking at the door but when we come together, listen and see each other, we can remind ourselves of the importance of who we are in our identity.\u201d<\/p>\n
O\u2019Toole not only performed but was one of the event\u2019s organisers as a BENH volunteer. She said the program came together quickly, backed by the \u201ccollaborative and cooperative spirit\u201d at Barkly Square.<\/p>\n
\u201cWomen are the backbone of most communities and partnering with A Pot of Courage was all about building on our community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere was this energy in the room which was enlivening, with women engaged in conversation and getting to know each other, which was lovely to see.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was all about creating a space where women can come, talk, celebrate and acknowledge the difficulties we face, and being able to perform songs that I\u2019d written about issues that especially impact women was a real privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n
BENH manager Sarah Greenwood-Smith said the afternoon was an \u201cinspiring\u201d one.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was so exciting to see so many amazing people come together to celebrate women, and to see A Pot of Courage thriving and filled again as the heart of Barkly Square is really special,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A POT of Courage cafe had Barkly Square buzzing with conversation around \u2018breaking the bias\u2019 during last week\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day. The social enterprise hosted a luncheon for 40 people, both women and men, in partnership with Ballarat East Neighbourhood House, featuring guest speakers and live music. WRISC Family Violence Support CEO Libby Jewson presented, […]<\/p>\n