Event #27

Jim Rogers and Millie Robinson: Holding on to Happiness

Thu 8 Oct 2026

Jim Rogers + Millie Robinson + Sarah Klenbort

Fairfax Studio

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#Performances

Thu 8 Oct 2026 - 7:30pm

Fairfax Studio

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#About the event

Duration: 60 minutes

Jim Rogers and Millie Robinson: Holding on to Happiness

In conversation with Sarah Klenbort
7:30–8:30pm, Thursday 8 October, Fairfax Studio

When Jim Rogers was just fifty-five years old, he received a devastating diagnosis of young-onset Alzheimer’s. Since then, he’s been on a mission to help others who are facing the uncertainty and fear of dementia: he’s co-host of the incredibly successful podcast Hold the Moment with journalist Hamish McDonald, and he's connected with millions through his appearances on The Imperfects and ABC's Australian Story. Holding on to Happiness, co-written with his daughter Millie, is a moving and heartfelt memoir about an ordinary man's extraordinary life.

#Artists

Jim Rogers

Jim Rogers is a father, husband, grandad, former property developer and co-host of the podcast Hold the Moment. Through the podcast, heard in 130+ countries, and appearances on The Imperfects and Australian Story, his humour, honesty and authenticity have resonated with audiences worldwide.

Millie Robinson

Millie Robinson is Jim’s eldest daughter and a storyteller by profession. Her career has taken her through global creative powerhouses including Universal Music Australia, EMI Records and Sony Pictures. Now a celebrant, she shares life’s most meaningful moments. This is her first book.

Sarah Klenbort

Sarah Klenbort lives in Meanjin with her Welsh husband, two Australian children, and rescue kitties, Heathcliff and Rochester. Sarah is a lecturer in writing at the University of Queensland. She’s published more than forty-five short pieces in Guardian Australia, Best Australian Stories, Eureka Street, Mslexia, North American Review, and elsewhere.