Sonia Orchard is an award-winning author and a leading voice advocating for systemic reform in the prevention of child sexual abuse. Her memoir Groomed (2025), which chronicles her experience navigating the justice system as a complainant in a historic case, weaves lived experience with neuroscience, culture and law, and has helped catalyse national conversation and action. Since its publication, she has received widespread responses from survivors and engaged with policymakers, presented at conferences and appeared widely in national media, contributing to growing momentum for prevention-focused reform. She holds a PhD in Creative Writing from RMIT University and works with marginalised communities, using storytelling as a tool for agency, advocacy and change.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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John Cain Lunch (June): Charities and Politics, with Matthew Harding
Graduate House
220 Leicester St, Carlton, VIC
TICKETS CLOSE FRIDAY 12 JUNE, 12PM. Charities play an outsize role in the social, cultural and economic life of the nation, delivering goods and services on which lives depend. To...
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Author talk: The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan (Kingston, ACT)
The Book Cow
47 Jardine St, Kingston, ACT
Join us for an ‘in conversation with’ event, featuring local author Lachlan Strahan and UNSW Canberra Professor James Cotton. They’ll be unwrapping some of the key themes explored in The...
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Author talk: The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan (Beechworth, VIC)
Beechworth Library 101 Ford St, Beechworth, VIC, AustraliaJoin 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...
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Willy Lit Fest: Journeys in Nature: Dave Witty & Darryl Jones
Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, AustraliaAcclaimed 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...
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Willy Lit Fest: Dennis Altman: Righting My World
Williamstown Town Hall: CHAMBER 104 Ferguson St, Williamstown, VIC, AustraliaAcclaimed 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...
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John Cain Lunch (June): Charities and Politics, with Matthew Harding
Graduate House 220 Leicester St, Carlton, VICTICKETS CLOSE FRIDAY 12 JUNE, 12PM. Charities play an outsize role in the social, cultural and economic life of the nation, delivering goods and services on which lives depend. To...
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Author talk: The Curious Diplomat by Lachlan Strahan (Kingston, ACT)
The Book Cow 47 Jardine St, Kingston, ACTJoin us for an ‘in conversation with’ event, featuring local author Lachlan Strahan and UNSW Canberra Professor James Cotton. They’ll be unwrapping some of the key themes explored in The...
