Dance for Health: Insights into the health benefits of dance
Dr. Rachel Evelyn Ward joins us to discuss the therapeutic effects of dance for people living with physical, mental and social health challenges.
Public Events
SMSA runs a wide variety of public events for curious minds, literature lovers, and lifelong learners. Explore our public events which are open to everyone.
Perspectives on War: Expert Talk and Film Screening
Perspectives on War is SMSA’s special event to commemorate ANZAC Day. Please join us to hear an expert talk by Dr Emily Brayshaw on Clothing…
Classic Film Matinee: The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Join us to watch this film classic with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Candice Fox in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé
Australia’s Queen of Crime Candice Fox joins us in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé to talk about her latest thriller Fire with Fire.
Hugh Mackay in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé
Social psychologist and bestselling author Hugh Mackay joins us in conversation with Catherine du Peloux Menagé to talk about his latest book The Therapist.
Classic Film Evening: Wings of Desire (1987)
Join us to watch this film classic with an introduction by SMSA member, Peter Rainey.
Symbols of Australia: Richard White
Historian Richard White joins us to talk about the new edition of Symbols of Australia: Imagining a Nation (2021).
Classic Film Matinee: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Sunset Boulevard is a film noir drama which tells the story of Norma Desmond, an ageing silent-film star who dreams of making a return to…