Marg Barry Memorial Lecture 2026: Navigating the changing vaccine landscape

Inner Sydney Voice invites you to the annual Marg Barry Memorial Lecture, held in memory of Marg Barry, a Sydney community activist, connector and provocateur who believed people affected by decisions should have a voice in them.

This year we explore navigating the changing vaccine landscape in our city: how misinformation and unequal access to trusted health information shape vaccination and wellbeing in our communities, and what community-led responses can look like. Drawing on ISV's vaccination and misinformation workshops, the lecture asks how we can build trust by listening as much as informing.

Our keynote speaker is Professor Julie Leask AO (University of Sydney), a leading researcher in vaccine communication.

The afternoon includes:

• Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country

• Tribute to Marg Barry

• Keynote interactive presentation by Professor Julie Leask AO

• A panel discussion featuring: Dr Anthea Katelaris (Public Health Unit, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District), Telphia Joseph (Deptartment of Health, Disability and Ageing), Leeanne Yap (Volunteer Community Peer Educator) and facilitated by Nicole Pigott (Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network).

• Q&A and time to connect

Whether you've been part of Inner Sydney's community sector for decades or are new to it, you are welcome. Space is limited, so please register early.

• Date and time: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 12:30-4:00pm

• Venue: Blue Gum Hall, Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

• Cost: Free

• Access: There is infrared hearing augmentation available in the Blue Gum Hall, braille incorporated into signage, and accessible ramp access to the building via Liverpool Street, with lift access to all floors. There is an accessible toilet. Unfortunately dogs and pets aren't permitted inside the building.

• In person only