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Joel Stephen Birnie

Joel Stephen Birnie is an academic, visual artist and filmmaker. Raised predominantly by his Indigenous Tasmanian family, he proudly embraces a multi-ethnic heritage from across the globe. Joel’s creative work has been exhibited in galleries and cinemas across Australia, including in Darwin, Sydney, Adelaide and at the Koori Heritage Trust in Melbourne. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Indigenous Studies and a Master of Fine Arts, and in 2019 completed a PhD at Monash, which focused on deconstructing and reconstructing the 150 years of European colonisation in Tasmania from a familial (Indigenous) perspective.

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Events

  • Author talk: The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan (Beechworth, VIC)

    Beechworth Library 101 Ford St, Beechworth, VIC, Australia

    Join Lachlan Strahan chatting about his latest book The Curious Diplomat. A memoir from the frontlines of Diplomacy at Beechworth Library. Join us at Beechworth Library for an intriguing conversation...

  • Willy Lit Fest: Journeys in Nature: Dave Witty & Darryl Jones

    Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Acclaimed urban ecologist Darryl Jones joins nature writer David Witty to explore the complex, and sometimes surprising, interactions between humans, the built environment and other species. Proudly supported by The...

  • Willy Lit Fest: Dennis Altman: Righting My World

    Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, Australia

    Acclaimed professor of politics and gay rights activist Dennis Altman discusses his new volume of essays – insightful reflections on the personal and the political from across half a century...