WordFest 2025: Author Talk with Jacinta Parsons

Enjoy an engaging evening with Jacinta Parsons as she shares insights into her new book A Wisdom of Age. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from one of Australia's most inspiring voices. 

Jacinta Parsons is a renowned broadcaster, writer, and public speaker from Melbourne. She began her radio career at community station Triple R, where she hosted several shows and coordinated live music broadcasts. In 2015, she joined the ABC, working with Double J and ABC Radio Melbourne. 

Jacinta is also an accomplished author, having written two books: Unseen, a memoir about living with Crohn's disease, and A Question of Age, which explores women and aging. She is a passionate advocate for mental health and chronic illness awareness, serving as an ambassador for Crohn's and Colitis Australia.