Part of Stronger Together: A Community Cohesion Initiative
Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 April 2026
In a world of endless information, how do we separate fact from fiction? How do we respond when we encounter misleading content without damaging relationships? Join us for a practical, expert-led workshop that takes the guesswork out of countering misinformation.
We're thrilled to welcome Lauren Martin, award-winning journalist and co-author of the UNSW Kaldor Centre's groundbreaking report on countering misinformation. Lauren brings real-world expertise in identifying false narratives and communicating truth with clarity and respect.
This engaging presentation combines expert insights with facilitated Q&A. Tailored for a broad audience, Lauren creates space for meaningful dialogue about the issues that matter most to our community. You'll learn how misinformation spreads, develop skills to critically evaluate sources, build your fact-checking toolkit, and practice respectful strategies for challenging false information while maintaining positive relationships.
As the Kaldor Centre researchers note: "We all need to fight misinformation in our conversations about refugees and migration, but sometimes we struggle to find the right response. This framework takes the guesswork out of it."
All sessions feature the same content - choose the location and time that works best for you.
Wednesday 15 April
- Chiltern Library - 1:00pm
- Yackandandah Library - 7:00pm
Thursday 16 April
- Rutherglen Library - 1:00pm
- Beechworth Library - 7:00pm
Who Should Attend: Adults, seniors, young adults, and Anyone wanting to strengthen their media literacy and build community resilience against divisive false narratives. Suitable for (13+). All welcome.
Cost: FREE
Bookings: Essential - ticketing opens mid-February
Duration: approx 2 hours per session
Register when bookings open to secure your spot and gain the confidence to navigate today's complex information landscape.