Summary
The 'Gift of Hope' poem was written by Rhonda Abotomey who lost family in the February 2009 bushfires. It was read by the Victorian Premier, John Brumby, at the first anniversary memorial service for the Black Saturday Bushfires, held at St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne on 7 February 2010. The poem was edited by Laura Brearley.
This forms part of the Victorian Bushfires Collection, which also includes a collection of writings and postcards created by Rhonda Abotomey.
Physical Description
Coloured A4 page, black print.
Significance
The writing and sharing of poems are important tools in the process of recovery and healing. This poem was read by the Victorian Premier and is part of a number of poems written by Rhonda Abotomey, a member of the bushfire bereaved community.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Ms Rhonda Abotomey, 17 Jun 2010
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Acknowledgement
"Creator of work: Rhonda Abotomey, edited in part by Laura Brearley, Associate Professor, Monash University. PowerPoint compiled by Laura Brearley in collaboration with Rhonda Abotomey, with photography by Terry Melvin"
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Author
Ms Rhonda Abotomey, Camberwell, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2009
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Editor
Associate Professor Laura Brearley - Monash University, Victoria, Australia, 2009
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Right Honourable John Brumby MP - State Government of Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 Feb 2010
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Keywords
Black Saturday Bushfires, 2009, Bushfires, Death & Mourning, Natural Disasters, Natural Environment, Poetry, Publications, Victorian State Premiers
