Forgiveness isn’t just a choice—it’s a practice that can lead to freedom.
Writer, actor and storyteller Rachael Coopes draws on her book The Art of Forgiveness, to explore the courage it takes to release resentment, heal relationships, and move forward after hurt.
Blending personal reflection with insights from storytelling and performance, Coopes will appear in conversation with ABC Radio National’s Natasha Mitchell and presents forgiveness as an ongoing practice rather than a single moment of resolution. With warmth and honesty, she invites audiences to discover how letting go can open space for growth, compassion and renewed connection.
Tickets
Adult $25
Member $20
Concession / Youth $22
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Dates & Times
Saturday 30 May
Location
Bundanon Art Museum
Boyd Education Centre
170 Riversdale Road
Illaroo NSW 2540
Featuring
Currently a presenter on Australia’s beloved Play School, Rachael Coopes is an award-winning storyteller who has been writing, acting and producing for the screen and stage for over two decades. While storytelling is her career, Rachael’s greatest passion is translating ancient wisdom in a way that speaks to everyone. Her books include Find Your Strength, Paris for Beginners and The Art of Forgiveness.
Natasha Mitchell is a multi-award-winning journalist, radio presenter, and podcaster. She presents ABC Radio National’s flagship live events program, BIG IDEAS, was founding host and producer of the blockbuster radio show and one of Australia’s first podcasts All in the Mind for a decade. She presented the daily social affairs program Life Matters, and was founding host and creator of Science Friction, awarded Best Science and Medicine podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards. Natasha served as vice president of the World Federation of Science Journalists, was awarded a prestigious MIT Knight Journalism Fellowship, and overall Grand Prize and four Gold World Medals at the New York Radio Festivals. She’s hosted numerous public forums, including four dialogues with the Dalai Lama. Natasha got her start in radio hosting punk music shows as an engineering student, and you’ll still find her in the mosh pit.
Make Good Festival is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
