Juno is proud to present If You Listen, You Might Hear, a writing exhibition and fundraiser celebrating the creativity, perspectives, and voices of women, trans, and gender-diverse people connected with Juno and Women and Mentoring.
Developed through a series of facilitated writing workshops led by author and survivor advocate Sonia Orchard, the exhibition brings together works shaped by participants’ experiences, reflections, and imaginations. It creates space for people who have experienced family violence and homelessness to share their stories on their own terms, shifting the focus away from defining people by these experiences and towards recognising their individuality, creativity, insight, and agency.
If You Listen, You Might Hear recognises lived experience and the power of creative expression to foster connection and challenge assumptions. It offers participants the opportunity to see their work valued and presented publicly, and to celebrate this achievement alongside the family, friends, organisations, and communities that have supported them.
Held during the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the exhibition contributes to broader conversations about gender-based violence while centring the voices, creativity, and individuality of participants. It creates space for connection, recognition, and pride, celebrating people not only for what they have overcome, but for what they create, share, and bring to the world.
The exhibition will also serve as a fundraiser and support Juno in raising critical funds to continue providing practical assistance to people in our community that are facing significant hardship.
Tickets via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/juno-presents-if-you-listen-you-might-hear
When: November 26 to December 10 (opening night Thursday Nov 26, 6-8pm)
Where: DoAble Art Space, 28 Oakover Rd Preston 3072
About Juno: Juno is an independent, feminist organisation that provides support and advocacy to women, trans, and gender diverse people and children in Melbourne’s northern suburbs who are experiencing homelessness, family violence, and economic insecurity.
