Save the Merri-bek Library Social Worker

An episode of the Stick Together podcast, hosted by Annie McLoughlin, James Brennan, Tobia Severi, Amy Ciara., titled "Save the Merri-bek Library Social Worker" was published on July 1, 2025.

July 1, 2025 · Stick Together

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

On Monday 23rd June, community members rallied at Coburg Town Hall to save the social worker position at Merri-bek libraries.In February, Merribek Council ended the successful 2-year pilot program for a permanent social worker in the library, and had refused to commit to the program. The protest called on the council to fund a full time in-house library social worker in this time of multiple compounding crises, recognising that libraries are the heart of our communities.On today’s program, I bring you audio from that rally, starting with the rally's chairperson, Yasmin Shamsili.

Episode Description

On Monday 23rd June, community members rallied at Coburg Town Hall to save the social worker position at Merri-bek libraries.In February, Merribek Council ended the successful 2-year pilot program for a permanent social worker in the library, and had refused to commit to the program. The protest called on the council to fund a full time in-house library social worker in this time of multiple compounding crises, recognising that libraries are the heart of our communities.On today’s program, I bring you audio from that rally, starting with the rally's chairperson, Yasmin Shamsili.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Ep 49 - The Point of Now - Why Presence is our Greatest Superpower

Mar 31, 2026 ·16m

4.12 - The Way To Get Back The Masculine Feminine Dynamics Back In Your Relationship

Mar 16, 2026 ·53m

Episode 48 - Every Moment Is Unknown and Unique - The Hidden Simplicity Beneath Everything Else

Mar 10, 2026 ·9m

Episode 47 - Beyond Tough Leadership - What Actually Helps in High-Pressure Moments

Feb 24, 2026 ·10m

Episode 46 - The AI Opportunity - Seeing What’s Here When We’re Free

Feb 5, 2026 ·11m

Episode 45 - The Truth About The Words You Use (And Why They Don’t Mean What You Think) - A Pre-Christmas Invitation

Dec 19, 2025 ·10m

Similar Podcasts

The Revealing Rose (Happy Endings Podcast) Max Blum This Chicago-set sitcom follows the intertwined lives of six young urbanites trying to learn the ropes of adulthood. Through breakups and whatever other curve-balls life throws them, the pals stick together. SSTMZ Trent Williams What do you get when you stick amateur storytellers together with some RPGs? Well, I guess you get this podcast! Come join us at our gaming table every other week for Dystropia, a post-apocalyptic game where the dystopian fiction we've been consuming for decades has become a reality. Jewish Journeys Unraveled AYALA What makes someone change EVERYTHING to live a life deeply committed to Torah and mitzvot? What choices and "sacrifices" does a a Ba'al Teshuva have to make while becoming observant, and are they always worth it? How does someone stay true to themselves in 2024 while adhering to the laws outlined in ancient Torah? What can the Torah teach us about how to navigate our lives today? Each of these will be discussed on this show BzH. Stick around as we each unravel our own "Jewish Journey" together! The Trials of the Quarantine Kids Sage Karson In Takaka New Zealand, a melange of climbers, circus freaks and people of general interest are suddenly trapped together at a rock climbing camp-ground due to the COVID-19 outbreak. All stuck in quarantine together the travelers quickly form a new society and new friendships while they band together to try and survive the bitter Takaka winter. Will the ragtag group of misfits find a deeper meaning of community by working together or will their lives slowly drown in the chaos. Every day Niall and Sage talk to a different town member.

URL copied to clipboard!