Browse past events below, or browse recorded events for the book Ten Doors Down here.

Past Events

Explore recordings of previous ‘in conversation’ events on the subject of Robert’s book Ten Doors Down here.


Pacific Palms Writers' Festival
Nov
28

Pacific Palms Writers' Festival

Robert is delighted to speak at the upcoming Pacific Palms Writers’ Festival, an initiative of the Pacific Palms Arts Inc Committee.

Delivered this year as a virtual event, the sessions are free to access but registration is required.

Speaking in session one, Robert joins Auntie Janice Paulson and Rosalie Horner for a discussion and QandA. Grab a cup of tea and stay on for session two with Tim Bowden, Di Morrissey AM and Greg Blaze.

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In Conversation: Sutherland Library
Mar
10

In Conversation: Sutherland Library

Hear Robert Tickner, former Red Cross CEO and Australia's longest serving federal minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs share the story of his remarkable reunion with his birth parents.

Serving in both the Hawke and Keating governments Tickner was intrumental in initiating the reconciliation process with Indigenous Australians, but it wasn't until his own son was born that sought out his own history, learning of the exceptional nature of the woman who brought him into the world and the journey to meeting his birth father and siblings.

Auslan Interpreter available. Bookings essential.

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In Conversation: State Library Victoria
Mar
5

In Conversation: State Library Victoria

Join Kate Cole-Adams to hear Robert talk about his deeply personal memoir Ten Doors Down. This startling memoir is a testament to the significance of all forms of family in shaping us — and to the potential for love to heal great harm. Robert was Australia’s longest-serving Federal Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs under the Hawke and Keating governments. He then became CEO of the Australian Red Cross and led the organisation for a decade from 2005.

FREE

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