Men’s Event | Life lessons learnt by an ex-prisoner

Arthur Bolkas is a criminologist and writer who was raised on welfare in a Greek migrant family. He had been a successful athlete, school captain, and dux of his final year. But partway through an Arts/Law degree, his life spiralled out of control. Addicted to drugs and desperate for money, he was involved in a series of armed robberies and landed in prison. At the four-year mark of his sentence, lost and suicidal, a miraculous discovery changed Arthur’s life.

Since his release from prison, Arthur has driven taxis, run men’s groups, worked with at-risk youth and prisoners, pastored a church, spoken internationally, and featured in the general media. However, his life has not been easy. He feels strong but vulnerable; broken, but healing; grateful to be alive. He lives one day at a time and strives for balance in his life.

Details:

• Date: Sunday 6th November 2022
• Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm
• Where: 446 Centre Road, Berwick, room 1
• Age: 16+
• Cost: $10
• Included: BBQ, drink & roaring fire

For more details, please email [email protected] or phone (03) 9702 1011