Live Storytelling: 8 Countries. 3 Graves. 1 Decision.

About this event

Eight countries. Three graves. One decision. A woman who kept building. How do you begin again when you can barely recognise the life that remains? After 20 years serving with UNHCR, Vivianne Dawalibi rebuilt her life in Australia. Then, in just over three years, she lost her mother, her father and her husband. What followed was a journey through grief, identity and the courage to build again. On 16 October, step inside a story she has spent 70 years living — and consider what it could reveal about your own. Experience live storytelling, a 13-panel Legacy Walk exhibition, The Unbroken Thread short film, and book signing. Whether you are navigating change, leading a team or supporting a community, this is an invitation to r eflect, connect and recognise the capability you already carry. You did not survive this far to stay small. What You Will Leave With A fresh perspective on your own story and the capability you already carry. Through storytelling, reflection and connection, you will have space to recognise what your experience has taught you, what you can contribute, and what you want to carry forward. Your story is not over. There is still something only you can bring. This Event Is For You If: ✅ You have felt unseen or struggled to find where you belong. ✅ You have rebuilt after loss — or are rebuilding now. ✅ You want to bring your lived experience into your leadership, work or community. ✅ You lead a team, business or community programme and want to explore how storytelling can build confidence, connection and participation. ✅ You are ready to take a meaningful step towards your next chapter. Come With Curiosity Bring your questions, your experience and an open heart. About Vivianne Dawalibi Vivianne Dawalibi is a keynote speaker, identity and leadership coach, author and founder of Future Power Academy. Her experience spans 20 years with UNHCR and 21 years in healthcare entrepreneurship in Australia, alongside community leadership and her own journey of rebuilding after profound loss. She brings these experiences into her work to help people recognise their capability and turn it into meaningful contribution. Join Vivianne for live storytelling, the 13-panel Legacy Walk exhibition, a screening of The Unbroken Thread, and book signing, with books available to purchase. There will also be time to connect and explore conversations about keynote speaking, workshops, consultancy and pilot projects for your organisation or community. Come for the story. Discover what it could awaken in you. 📅 Friday, 16 October 2026 | 11AM–1PM 📍 African Australian Advocacy Centre Complimentary entry. Limited seats. Register now to join us.