Its part of the cycle of the brisbane year for all us book addicts. For over 49 years, our highly skilled volunteers have provided 247 support via our local 11 14 crisis support service. The brisbane fair is the biggest secondhand book fair in the southern hemisphere. Our book fairs have gained a reputation for their unique combination of highquality books, amazingly low prices, and warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The next lifeline bookfest in brisbane will run from saturday th june 2020 to sunday 21st june 2020. Jan 19, 2018 visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. These items are offered on a first in, first served basis. Lifeline bookfest brisbane is the largest second hand book sale in queensland and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour lifeline 11 14 crisis support line. Lifeline wa s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis and create equal opportunities for emotional wellbeing. Book parking online at secureaspot select evening and weekend. Lifeline canberra exists to support people in crisis and save the lives of those experiencing thoughts of suicide. Our book depots in hornsby and lindfield, coordinated by committees, run seven events a year. Grab a bargain at lifeline bookfest where you will find 4km of tables with millions of books, magazines, records, puzzles, dvds, cds, vinyl, board games and much more. The mammoth biannual lifeline bookfest sees bibliophiles and bargain hunters descend on the convention centre bearing suitcases, shopping trolleys and supermarket bags which they fill to the brim with preloved books on every subject ever invented.
Volunteers will be on hand to help with your search. Twice a year, brisbane bookfest features 4km of tables with millions of. This is my haul of vintage fashion and sewing books from the lifeline bookfest in brisbane 2018. With a book sale this big, the lifeline bookfest needs halls 3 and 4 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre to house it. Millions of stories up for grabs at lifeline bookfest. Please be advised that the lifeline australia is the national administrative office, the contact number listed above does not offer crisis support. Billed as the biggest book fair in the universe, and titled 23 years on. Selling books since 1998 po box 176, annandale nsw 2038, australia. Book lovers turn out for lifeline bookfest in brisbane. The february lifeline book fair is on at exhibition park in canberra, flemington road, mitchell, on friday february 7 from 9am to 6pm, and saturday february 8. Lifeline bookfest is run all over queensland and helps to raise much needed funds for lifeline services. Alternatively, you can donate at a lifeline shop or by depositing books into a lifeline donation bin.
Lifeline shops exist from the generosity of the local community when you donate your good quality, preloved items to lifeline they are sold to help raise vital funds for the 24hour lifeline crisis support line 11 14. In light of the evolving covid19 situation, the university has made the decision to cancel or postpone all events that are not integral to our teaching and or research programs. If you are looking to snap up a bargain to add to your book collection and library, be sure to get along to the lifeline bookfest which runs from 1827 january 2020 at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. May 27, 2011 the lifeline bookfest is held at brisbane convention and exhibition centre, merivale street, south bank from 11 14 june. More than one million books will be on sale at the upcoming lifeline bookfest at the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. Lifeline bookfest 2017, brisbane concrete playground brisbane. Its bookworm bliss each event has thousands of quality preloved books up for grabs at bargain prices. Book lovers turn out to browse through bargains at lifeline bookfest in brisbane. Uq alumni book fair 2019 events, university of queensland. We appreciate your interest in and support of our book fairs. Lifeline bookfest what is on in brisbane the weekend edition.
Most i took home were on fashion history or sewing related, of course. Huge range of stall holders including clothing, jewellery, relish, soaps, handmade items and more. Selling books since 1998 po box 176, annandale nsw 2038, australia email your order. Fair on the green, the milton state school annual fair. Where to find the best free brisbane christmas events in 2019.
Lifeline is a nonprofit organisation and receives 400 000 calls for assistance each year. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of book lovers in canberra. There are just so many free christmas events in brisbane this year to get your whole family into the christmas spirit. All proceeds go to support the valuable telephone crisis support provided by lifeline in the community, so book buying can be an opportunity to provide hope and help to those in need. You can visit at any time during the day that suits you, however, it is advised to visit as early as. Lifeline canberras bookfairs raise a major portion of the funding needed to keep our local crisis support service running. The lifeline bookfest, june 8 11, will not disappoint the avid book lover who could easily lose themselves in the vast array of mystery, fantasy, humour, crime, romance, fact and fiction on over four kilometres of tables at the brisbane exhibition and convention centre in south brisbane. Thousands of preloved books will be available for avid and occasional readers at this years lifeline bookfest.
There are heaps of great things about the lifeline. You will work as part of a friendly supportive team engaged in running book fairs on sydneys north shore. With new rides, food stalls, school student performances, live music, beer tent and champagne bar for the grown ups there is sure to be something for the whole family. Do you sell tickets for an event, performance or venue. Lifeline bookfest offers brisbane bookworms a place to discover new authors and subjects, and spend four days filling bag or trolley with a range of preloved books. The lifeline bookfest is on again, with volunteers ready to welcome the crowds of bookworms that will soon descend upon the brisbane convention and exhibition centre. The lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale for anybody, of any age, who loves books and reading. Lifeline preparing for thousands of christmas calls.
The lifeline bookfest is a long running secondhand book festival held several times a year all over australia, including in brisbane. Its on right now and this year its going for five whole days. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys giant book fair heads back to castle hill this spring by popular demand after last years success at oakhill college for two days on the first weekend in october, more than 45,000 titles will be up for sale. Visit the lifeline bookfest in brisbane, the largest secondhand book sale in queensland. Lifeline wa s mission is to prevent suicide, support people in crisis. With moby dick snuggled comfortably alongside a scandalous jacqueline susann novel, youll find the book fair doesnt discriminate against its content. For here, at queenslands biggest secondhand book sale are 22 semitrailers worth of books spread across 4.
Send a volunteer enquiry volunteer at lifeline bookfest. Now in its 31st year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity work. At our centre, we have around 180 active volunteer telephone crisis supporters and the team answers more than 34,000 calls each year. The event is set to offer the biggest array of bargain priced books in ipswich this year. With well over 4 kilometres worth of second hand books and so much more, the brisbane bookfest is a whole day out that is not to be missed. Lifeline harbour to hawkesburys book fairs are run entirely by volunteers. The lifeline bookfest is a second hand book sale for book lovers young and old. Lifeline s brisbane bookfest lifeline bookfest is the largest second hand book sale in qld and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour 11 14 lifeline crisis support line. Free christmas events in brisbane 2019 brisbane kids. Lifeline wa our dedicated volunteers are here for you 247. The lifeline bookfest will not disappoint the avid book lover who could easily lose themselves in the vast array of mystery, fantasy, humour, crime, romance, fact and fiction on over four kilometres of tables at the exhibition and convention centre in south brisbane. Lifeline bookfest brisbane is the largest second hand book sale in queensland and the biggest fundraising event that supports the 24 hour lifeline 11 14 crisis line. Our bookfairs are the largest gathering of booklovers in canberra. Lifeline bookfest is held at the brisbane convention centre biannually.
Heading to an event or exhibition at the brisbane convention centre. Health and community services across queensland and the northern territory. Lifeline bookfest brisbane the weekend edition whats on. As you enter the car park, there is a silver coloured garden shed on the right set back slightly from the car park and next to the blue clothing bins. Time to stock up on soap operathemed cookbooks and other treasures you didnt know you needed. The lifeline book shed is located directly behind our office at 4 park avenue gordon in the car park, off pearson avenue. Filling your own library with the worlds greatest stories has never been so easy and cost effective than with the revisit of the lifeline bookfest. Lifeline bookfest what is on in brisbane the weekend. This is an unprecedented time please do not take donations to our warehouse please take extra care of yourselves. Lifeline bookfest on this june long weekend abc brisbane. Lifeline bookfest 8 11 june abc melbourne australian. The book warehouse, albion, brisbane carnival fairs, nsw scholastic book fairs the childrens bookshop, beecroft. Uq alumni book fair 2019 uq events, the university of.
Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury chatswood bookfair book fair 60,000 books. This life saving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the. Read concrete playgrounds take on lifeline bookfest 2017. This lifesaving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the telephone as well as family and crisis support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Creating suicide safer communities since 1978, lifeline macarthur is dedicated to saving lives and promoting mental health in the community. We have a wide range of collectable books available at our book fairs. Brisbane, auckland, perth, adelaide, canberra and the gold coast. Lifelines 24 hour telephone crisis line is available on 11 14. From lavish coffeetable books to literary classics, a favourite tome is sure to be uncovered. We thank the talented artists who volunteered their time and talent to let our farming families know they are not forgotten this summer and to remind them that lifeline is here to listen on 11 14 247.
At the fundraising institute of australia national awards last month, lifeline community care queensland was honoured with an excellence in fundraising award for the infamous lifeline brisbane bookfest. Lifeline preparing for thousands of christmas calls chronicle. Lifeline bookfest wins national award journeyonline. Lifelines giant book fair in castle hill ellaslist. Christmas celebration eg for prisoners or people experiencing homelessness. The next one will be held over nine days from saturday 15 june until sunday 23 june 2019.
Lifeline bookfest ipswich will see around 300 tables stocked to the brim with over 80 tonnes of hardcovers and paperbacks of all genres, styles and authors. They run all over queensland, all throughout the year. Simply bring along your books for donation to the event and speak to one of the volunteers for assistance. It will be held from 2028 january and is held twice a year in brisbane, plus all over queensland. The biggest brisbane kids christmas event list yet. Please read the information below particularly our guidelines for what we can and cannot accept. This lifesaving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the phone as well as family and crisis support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Buy a book and help save a life, now theres a win win situation.
Increasing the success of the lifeline bookfest, the winning submission described lifeline bookfest. We have been to lifeline fairs in sydney and toowoomba but this past long weekend we decided it was worth the drive down to brisbane to visit the fair there the summer one was cancelled because of the floods. Lifeline telephone crisis support call 11 14 24hrs a day. For more than 25 years, lifeline harbour to hawkesbury has been putting on its unique brand of bargainfilled, family friendly book fairs at locations all over sydneys north shore. While all books are very reasonably priced, with many bargains, its easy to get carried away. The commitment is very flexible and involves assisting book donors and moving boxes and books around the depot as they progress. Nov 10, 20 join us at geebungzillmere rsl club for our free gift fair. Lifeline book fair every six months, over a long weekend australia dayqueens birthday, lifeline holds a bookfair. Vintage fashion and sewing book haul thrift haul from.
Hey everyone, i thought for my first ever booktube video it would be fun to take you guys along and show you what i purchased at the 2018 lifeline bookfest in brisbane tahliabelle x p. Over 10 big days, book lovers will be able to browse through the 4. Our centre is indebted to these two outstanding groups of volunteers, and their leaders, and to the generosity of the public who donate books. Lifeline bookfest brisbane unitingcare unitingcare queensland. The book fairs raise much needed funds for lifeline s vital services in suicide prevention and crisis support. Brisbane christmas volunteering lifestyle style magazines. Everyday all around australia, lifeline is seeking to recruit volunteers. Now in its 30th year, the lifeline bookfest is a secondhand book sale held regularly at locations throughout queensland to raise money for lifelines charity work. Help us towards our vision of an australia free of suicide. The really good bookshop is a readers paradise, practically bursting at the seams with a huge range of books, book. Grab a bargain at queenslands largest secondhand book sale featuring 4. I just love these fairs as their are so many out of print and rare books that you just cant find anywhere. Remember that vintage bargain you picked up at vinnies that time.
Home lifeline central west dreaming of a green christmas. For more information, or to check out a map of the brisbane bookfest to help plan your day, visit the bookfest website. We have a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books, including rare books and collectables, childrens books, textbooks and foreign language books. In brisbane you can now volunteer to become a telephone crisis supporter, retail volunteer, fundraiser, book fair volunteer or admin assistant. Telephone crisis supporter training course lifeline harbour. Its the night before lifeline bookfest and im acting like a five year old does on christmas eve. Im making wishlists, setting my alarm, and trying to drink as much warm milk as i can manage because i just cant sleep. Contact the lifeline national office using our online form. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury book fair nsw cancelled because of the covid19 situation. Lifeline is expecting a whopping 2500 calls on christmas day and more in the days after meanwhile, health minister greg hunt said the government was exploring the creation of safe spaces for.
This life saving service offers suicide prevention and bereavement support over the telephone as well as family and crisis support. By astrid lindgren the author of pippi longstockings. Lifeline harbour to hawkesbury is one of 42 centres around australia providing volunteers to answer the 11 14 crisis support line. Lifeline wa is here for all west australians sometimes it helps to know that someone is listening and that you dont have to face your problems alone. Any avid reader will agree that its easy for wellread books to pile up. Lifeline bookfest 2020 brisbane bookfest families magazine.
Uq alumni book fair 2019 alumni friends of uq are holding the 21st biennial uq alumni book fair from friday, may 3 to monday, may 6, 2019 at the uq centre exhibition hall. Lifeline canberra have made the decision to close the warehouse and the donations facility, given the current risks associated with covid19. The wonderful book lovers of brisbane and beyond helped raise much needed funds in june for the lifeline crisis support line. There are still some fantastic secondhand book shops dotted around the greater brisbane area for those who appreciate just how magical reading. May 27, 2018 brisbane bookfest is the largest secondhand book sale in the world and lifeline queenslands biggest fundraising event. The lifeline bookfest in brisbane is held biannually every january and june. Lifeline bookfest brisbane brisbane australia events. The lifeline book fair at exhibition park in canberra is. Whether you are a book worm, a dedicated reader, a student, a book collector or someone searching for those long lost books to make your book series complete, lifeline bookfest brisbane is the place for you.