The Matter of Facts: Media literacy workshop at Smithton Library

The Australian Library and Information Association and Western Sydney University, in partnership with the ABC invite you to this media literacy workshop to equip you to better identify false information.

Facilitated by Lucy Breaden, 936 ABC Hobart Drive presenter and library staff.

The Matter of Facts follows former war correspondent Hamish Macdonald for a thrilling ride into the hostile frontlines of our global information. We are all navigating a digital ecosystem where truth and lies can be indistinguishable, and where information is created - at scale - to change what we believe, how we behave and who we vote for. If you want to build practical and relevant media literacy skills, this event is for you.

The ABC, in partnership with the Australian Library and Information Association and Western Sydney University, has developed this workshop to equip communities to better identify misinformation. The 2-hour workshop will include a presentation, guided discussion and an activity. Following the workshop, participants will receive links to resources to explore at home. Please note that this workshop has been developed around the ABC docuseries The Matter of Facts and includes resources and clips from the series.

This is a free event, with bookings essential.

Parking is available at the rear of the library. Smithton Library has an accessible entrance ramp at the front with automatic doors. For any specific accessibility requirements or questions, feel free to contact us at 6478 9574.

To help us deliver a successful program please, register all participants on Eventbrite.

We will provide sanitiser for you. Please do not visit the library if you’re unwell.

Thanks for your help. We look forward to seeing you.

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