RECONCILIATION EVENT - Author talk with Warren Rankine

RECONCILIATION EVENT - Author talk with Warren Rankine

Ngutungka West LakesWest Lakes, SA
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 2 pm to 3 pm ACST
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“Join author Warren Rankine as he shares Fifteen Feet Tall—a powerful story of trauma, resilience, culture and hope in South Australia.”

Come along to our Reconciliation Event with Ngarrindjeri descendant Warren Rankine, to discuss his incredible memoir, Fifteen Feet Tall.


A fascinating, devastating and enlightening read, Fifteen Feet Tall is set against the backdrop of suburban South Australia, exploring childhood trauma through Warren’s eyes.

Fast-paced and deeply engaging, Warren shares his life’s journey with vulnerability, humour, and raw, unflinching reflection.

A story of resilience and resistance, Fifteen Feet Tall offers a rare insight into the workings of the Australian foster care system and its impact on young minds.


Free Event.

Bookings are essential.

Books will be available for purchase at the event.



About the author

Warren Rankine is a South Australian man who has spent the majority of his life growing up in Adelaide’s Western suburbs. A Ngarrindjeri descendant with no formal education, he started an award-winning brand and building company in 2005. His ongoing success story is one of drive, persistence and continuous improvement in the wake of significant childhood trauma. As a first-time author, he is no stranger to personal development, growth, and achievement through his relentless and energetic approach to life.


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“Join author Warren Rankine as he shares Fifteen Feet Tall—a powerful story of trauma, resilience, culture and hope in South Australia.”

Come along to our Reconciliation Event with Ngarrindjeri descendant Warren Rankine, to discuss his incredible memoir, Fifteen Feet Tall.


A fascinating, devastating and enlightening read, Fifteen Feet Tall is set against the backdrop of suburban South Australia, exploring childhood trauma through Warren’s eyes.

Fast-paced and deeply engaging, Warren shares his life’s journey with vulnerability, humour, and raw, unflinching reflection.

A story of resilience and resistance, Fifteen Feet Tall offers a rare insight into the workings of the Australian foster care system and its impact on young minds.


Free Event.

Bookings are essential.

Books will be available for purchase at the event.



About the author

Warren Rankine is a South Australian man who has spent the majority of his life growing up in Adelaide’s Western suburbs. A Ngarrindjeri descendant with no formal education, he started an award-winning brand and building company in 2005. His ongoing success story is one of drive, persistence and continuous improvement in the wake of significant childhood trauma. As a first-time author, he is no stranger to personal development, growth, and achievement through his relentless and energetic approach to life.


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The City of Charles Sturt would like to acknowledge the land we occupy today is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the greater Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.

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  • 1 hour
  • In-person

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Ngutungka West Lakes

9 Charles Street

West Lakes, SA 5021

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