IRL Prison Solidarity Network
IRL coordinates a continent-wide letter writing program that is open to people inside prisons in all states and territories.
Narrm (Melbourne) letter writing group: [email protected]Gadigal/Wangal Nura (Sydney) letter writing group: [email protected]Jagera & Turrbal Country (Brisbane) letter writing group: [email protected]
If you have a friend or a family member inside prison across so-called Australia that would like to be written to, contact us at [email protected].
Click here to download our guide to letter writing alongside people in prison.
Gadigal/Wangal Nura (Sydney):
Date: Saturday 18 January, 2024
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Frontyard Projects, 228 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
Accessibility: Access information sent via email
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to people inside. These monthly sessions are for people who write regularly, people who have been in prison, or friends or family of people inside. Come have a tea, snacks and a chat while we write together.New and first-time letter writers are welcome to come along and bring a friend. If you are a new letter writer, please arrive at 2pm. At the start of the session, we will explore why we write, ethical considerations when writing to people inside, and you will have a chance to send one-off letters of solidarity.On stolen unceded Gadigal and Wangal lands.Click here to subscribe to the calendar for reminders.
Jagera & Turrbal Country (Magandjin/Brisbane):
Date: Sunday 5 January 2025
Time: 12pm–2pm
Location: The Edge (a riverfront building that sits between the State Library of Queensland and the bus station), level 1, window bay 6A
Accessibility: The meeting space and toilets are wheelchair accessible.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly meet-ups where we write to friends inside. These sessions are for anyone currently writing to people inside and also for new writers/artists interested in prison solidarity work.We welcome anyone who has been in prison, or friends or family of people inside, to join these meet-ups. Come along for snacks and a chat while we write together.For first-time writers, at the start of the session we will explore why we write, as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. You will have the chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and collectively reflect on them.On the stolen lands of the Jagera & Turrbal Peoples.
Narrm (Melbourne):
LETTER WRITING ALONGSIDE PEOPLE IN PRISON NaarmDate: Saturday 25th JanuaryTime: 11am - 1pmLocation: Catalyst, 144 Sydney Rd, CoburgAccessibility: There is a moderate amount of traffic noise that is present when using this space. Entry via the front door of the 144 building is wheelchair accessible. Toilet is wheelchair accessible with handrails. There are couches and chairs in the main workshop space. We encourage everyone to wear masks and masks will also be provided. Air filter used. RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Letter Writing Prison Solidarity Network holds monthly get-togethers where we write to friends inside. These monthly sessions are for regular and new writers, people who have been in prison, or friends or family of people inside. Come and have a tea and a chat while we write together. For first-time writers at the start of the session we will explore why we write as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. Towards the end of the session you will have a chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and there will be time for collective reflection.On stolen lands of the Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nation.
Online:
LETTER WRITING ALONGSIDE PEOPLE IN PRISON OnlineNew writers welcome across the continent!Date: Thursday 24th October
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST, standard time), 7:30pm-9:00pm (AEDT, daylight saving time)
Location: Online (Zoom link will be sent 30 minutes prior to start time)
Accessibility: Auto-generated captions will be used. We do not have Auslan interpreting available.
RSVP via email: [email protected]IRL Letter Writing holds monthly meet-ups where we write to friends inside.These monthly sessions are for anyone that is currently writing to people inside, or for new writers/artists interested in engaging in prison solidarity work.We welcome all people who have been in prison, or friends or family of people inside, to join these meet-ups. Come and have a tea and a chat while we write online together.For first-time writers at the start of the session we will explore why we write, as well as ethical considerations when writing to people inside. Towards the end of the session you will have a chance to write one-off letters of solidarity and there will be time for collective reflection.Hosted on the stolen lands of the Waanyi Peoples
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