Shades of Me
Despite an early life marred by moments of sheer despair and the agony of domestic violence, somehow Mel found the strength to survive. Then, as a young mother, she unlocked her ancestry’s secrets without realising the challenges that came with identifying as Aboriginal in Australia.
Shades of Me follows Mel’s journey as she redefines who she is and how she sees her place in the world. As Aboriginal families are being torn apart, this is a story of one woman’s fight to keep them together - one family at a time. And how, in helping others, she finds her true path in life.
Mel’s memoir is not just one of black or white or even a single shade in between: as she has discovered in her work for the community, everyone’s story is different;
hers is simply Shades of Me.
Mel Brown is a former manager of the ACT Aboriginal child protection unit and holds a Masters in Aboriginal Healing and Trauma. She has spent over 20 years providing Aboriginal counselling, spiritual healing and well-being programs for Aboriginal communities across Australia.
Upcoming Events
"Shades of Me"
Book Launch
-Byron Bay-
Tuesday 2nd July, 5:30pm for 6:00pm start
Planet Corroboree, Byron Community Centre, 1/69 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW
FREE event with Registration / RSVP
https://events.humanitix.com/mel-brown-book-launch-event-at-planet-corroboree
"Shades of Me"
Author Talk
-Oran Park-
Thursday 4th July, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Oran Park Library, 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park NSW
FREE, bookings required
https://camden-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/ev_2082a19cd71e4a11ac6e957914449187
Mel Brown in conversation with Michele Gusman
-Maleny-
MALENY Neighbourhood Centre, presented by Speak Up Now, Rosetta Books & Gelding Street Press
Monday 8th July 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start
Maleny Neighbourhood Centre, 17 Bicentenary Lane, Maleny
$10 - Includes light refreshments + ticket for lucky door prize
"Shades of Me"
Author Talk
-Brisbane-
Tuesday 9th July, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Brisbane Square Library, 266 George St Brisbane QLD
FREE, bookings essential
"Shades of Me"
Author Talk
-Mosman-
NAIDOC Week, Thursday 11th July 10:30am-11:30am
Mosman Library, 605 Military Road Mosman NSW
FREE, bookings essential
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1225009
https://events.mosman.nsw.gov.au/events/author-morning-mel-brown
"Read Than Dead"
Mel Brown in conversation with Ashlee Donohue
-Newtown-
NAIDOC Week, Thursday 11th July 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Better Read Than Dead, 265 King St Newtown
Event Ticket $5; Ticket + Book $40
https://www.betterreadevents.com/events/mel-brown-in-conversation-with-ashlee-donohue
Mel Brown in coversation with Michaela Kalowski
-Bondi Junction-
NAIDOC Week, Friday 12th July 2:00pm-3:00pm
Waverley Library, 32-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction NSW
FREE, bookings essential
Mel Brown in converstion with Dianne Collins
-Canberra-
NAIDOC Week, Saturday 13th July 3:00pm-6:00pm
National Archives of Australia
Function Room, NAA Office, Kings Avenue, Parkes ACT
https://www.naa.gov.au/visit-us/events-and-exhibitions/mel-brown-conversation-dianne-collins
Aboriginal Wellbeing Conference
22-23 July
Opal Cove Coffs Harbour Nsw
Bookings required
"Shades of Me"
Author Talk
-Coffs Harbour-
Wednesday 24th July, 12:00pm-2:00pm
The Gallery, Saltwater Freshwater Arts Alliance, 6 Park Avenue, Coffs Harbour
FREE, bookings essential RSVP by 17th July
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/7nSsxEocySRvv6Tp/
https://www.instagram.com/p/C7z8TJWuOAG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Mel Brown in conversation with Peta Joy Williams
-Marrickville-
Tuesday 13th August, 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start
Marrickville Library, 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW
FREE, bookings essential
Rockpool Vitrual Summit
Tuesday 27th August
Time: 9am – 1pm AEST Presenting authors:
Travis McHenry – 9.00am
Lorriane Anderson – 10.00am
Mel Brown – 11.00am
Anna Comerford - 12.00pm
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtd-uqqT8iH9y4_psVbWk5pYy0bmxyL7k7#/registration