To book Nicky for a Speaking Engagement or School Visit ~
Ph: 0417 309 017
E: nickyjohnston@optusnet.com.au
Happy Hero Events...
Tuesday 24th August
Springvale Library
Nicky will visit the library during Book Week to speak to the visiting Primary School children
Saturday 29th May
Frankston Library
"Living Library"
12-2pm
Come along and 'borrow' Nicky for a personal chat!
Tuesday 25th May
Presented by Kidna Books
When: Tuesday 25th May
7.00 - 9.00pm
Where: Cibo Cafe, 400 Hampton St, Hampton
Cost: $12 (Includes small pizza & glass wine)
Bookings: Kidna Books Ph: 9521 8272
E: kidnabooks@ozemail.com.au
For the full Festival Program click here:
Bayside Literary Festival 2010
Monday 24th May
Wednesday 17th February
Phillip Island
Tuesday 16th February
Korrumburra Hospital
Nicky will present her books to Speech Specialists who often deal with anxiety in children.
Tuesday 2nd February
Osborne PS -Mt Martha
Nicky will present to Grade 3/4's during
"You Can Do It" Week
2009Events...
November
Sunday 29th November
Yarra Valley Pre-School
Templestowe
35th Birthday Celebration
Nicky will be reading to children, creating with the children and will be available for book signings.
Thursday 26th November
Global Conference - Health Services
Broadmeadows
Key Note Speaker - Nicky Johnston
Both books and Resource Kits will be available for purchase.
Friday 20th November
Carrum Downs Library
Story Time
11.15am
Come along to meet Nicky, listen to her read her new book!
Books will be available for purchase.
Yabba Awards Ceremony
(Young Australian Best Book Awards)
Frankston Arts Centre
Above: Authors who attended the awards
(Andy Griffiths, Alison Lester, Jeanette Rowe...)
Above: Nicky's "Mr Squiggle"
"Yabba seeks to ignite curiosity in; make connections with;
develop opinions about and inspire a passion for stories."
Saturday 7th November
ADAVIC - Book Launch
Celebration of Happythoughts are Everywhere...
Ashburton Library
Meetin Room, 154 High St
Ashburton
1.30-3.30pm
Nicky will read her books for the children and parents.
Parents will be given the opportunity to speak with Nicky about dealing with her son's anxiety disorder.
Children will be invited to participate in organised craft activities while Nicky's presentation is being conducted.
Bookings Essential adavic@adavic.org.au
Ph: 98538089
ADAVIC - Book Launch
Celebration of Happythoughts are Everywhere...
Cranbourne Library
Casey Indoor Leisure Complex
65 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
Cranbourne
1.30-3.30pm
Nicky will read her books to the children and parents. Parents will be given the opportunity to speak to Nicky about dealing with her son's anxiety disorder.
Children will be invited to participate in organised craft activities while Nicky's presentation is being conducted.
Bookings Essential adavic@adavic.org.au
Ph: 98538089
October 2009
Mental Health Week 4-9th October 2009
Monday 5th October
Mental Health Week Celebrations
"Happythoughts are Everywhere..."
11.30am- 12.30pm - Port Arlington PS
Visit with Grade 3&4 Students
1.30 - 2.30pm - Newcombe Library
Nicky will read her both books
Purchase and personal signings will be also be available
5.30pm - Keynote Speaker at Dinner launching
Mental Health Week 2009
Thursday 29th October
Local Government Family, Youth & Children's Services Conference...
Theme:
"Dynamic Changes - Dynamic Responses"
Key Note Speaker
Nicky Johnston
"Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts - A Mother's Story"
Books and Kits will be available for purhase.
August 2009
School Book Launch
Thursday 27th August
Guest Speaker:
Nathan Thompson - Former AFL Football Champion, Ambassador for Beyondblue, who supports promotion & awareness of anxiety and depression.
Celebrating the release of "Happythoughts are Everywhere..."
"Happythoughts are Everywhere..."
Bookshop Book Launch
Saturday 29th AugustRobinsons Bookshop
Station Street, Frankston
1pm-3pm
All Welcome to come along!!
Help Nicky celebrate the launch of her second Children's book.
Hear the story and have your own copy signed by Nicky!!
May 2009
Ladies Night
Cranbourne Race Course
Sat 2nd May 2009
6pm till late...
Meet Nicky, purchase a signed copy!
Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria
presents...
"Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts - A Mother's Story"
Nicky Johnston & Psychologist Sally-Anne Macormack
Wednesday 6th May 2009
Ringwood, 12.30-3pm
For Bookings Contact: ADAVIC
adavic@adavic.org.au
Ph: 9853 8089
Click here to download INVITATION
April 2009
WomensConnect Conference
Tuesday 28th April
Old Cinema Restaurant - Frankston
Guest Speaker: Nicky Johnston
"Inspirational Story of Personal Success"
March 2009
Primary School Welfare Officer Forum
Wednesday 18th March
Geelong West
Guest Speaker - Nicky Johnston
Organised by
Barwon Health - Mental Health Promotions Officer
2008 Events...
November
Ascot Vale Special School
Tuesday 18th November, 2-3pm
Guest Speaker for children and parents
(Frankston Council Playgroup)
Wednesday 12th November, 10am
Guest author to read to children
Sunday 9th November
9am- 2pm
Racecourse Rd, Mornington
October 2008
Canberra Book Launch - Mental Health Week!
"Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts!" by Nicky Johnston
The Canberra Launch - Reading to the kids
Organised by
Mental Health Foundation - ACT
WHEN: Wednesday 8th October - 10.30am - Midday
WHERE: Forrest Vactation Care, Forrest Primary School
Left: ABC666 Canberra Radio Interview
Anxiety Disorder Association of Victoria
presents...
"Identifying Depression in Children & Adolescents"
Guest Speakers
Nicky Johnston & Psychologist Sally-Anne McCormack
Hampton Community Centre
Tuesday 21st October 2008
1pm-3pm
Anxiety Disorder Assocation of Victoria
presents...
"Identifying & Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children"
Guest Speakers:
Nicky Johnston & Psychologist Vanessa Carty
Tuesday 7th October 2008
7pm - 9pm
SOUTHERN AUTISM SPECTRUM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP (SASFAG)
Information Evening presented by:
Nicky Johnston "Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts" A Mother's Story...
Gaby Hill "When My Worries Get Too Big!"
Recognition and management of anxiety in children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Tuesday 28th October
8pm-9.30pm
Aldercourt Primary School
Children's Week Guest Speaker
Prep/1/2, Grade 3/4, Grade 5/6
July
Mount Eliza Primary School
"Celebration of Learning"
Guest Author & Illustrator speaking to the whole school.
Monday 1st September 2008
August
Woodlands Primary School
Author & Illustrator Guest Speaker during Book Week
Wednesday 20th August 2008
Children's Book Week Festival
Sunday 17th August 2008
Introduced by Children's Book Council as a new Author & Illustrator for 2008.
Above: Nicky at the Children's Book Week Festival
July
Melbourne Book Launch - 19th July 2008
Robinson's Bookshop - Frankston
Above Left: Nicky signing a book at her Book Launch
Above Right: Nicky outside Robinson's Bookshop window display - right next to Harry Potter!!
