Speaker Adrienne Ferreira - Author & Educator

Adrienne Ferreira, an award winning author in her own right, told us about a project she created to support local people to tell their own story of a favourite or special place on the Central Coast.  Adrienne described the deep conversations and connections she made with project participants and how Stories of Place empowered them to record their own, personal memoir or narrative.

This project has reduced the tremendous burden of isolation that some people have experienced through lockdown. It has created connections, conversations and imbued a passion for writing and story telling in younger people whom project participants collaborated with to illustrate their stories.  We heard about the connection formed when 91-year-old Marjorie teamed up with 12-year-old Amelie, to encourage each others creativity, share ideas and form lasting, meaningful relationships.

Adrienne is a powerful personal mentor and teacher to many aspiring and established writers. Adrienne can provide one-on-one support through her coaching and editing service or through writing courses undertaken online and/or in person when possible.

For more information contact Adrienne through her website at https://www.bravewords.com.au/