June 2013
WHAT’S ON?
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 20th June 2013 is a unique way for business leaders to raise awareness and important funds in support of essential homeless services across Australia.
The Factory Community Centre’s EO will be supporting the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout fundraising event for the City’s Homeless. To sponsor Mike’s participation you can donate online at the following link:
www.ceosleepout.org.au/ceos/nsw-ceos/michael-mackenzie-shreenan
_________________________________________________________________________________________RedWater Markets Saturday 15th June!!!
The RedWater Markets are held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-4pm under the trees in the gorgeous Redfern Park, corner of Chalmers St. and Redfern St.
Come along, soak up the atmosphere and grab yourself a bargain with our pre-loved & new goods on offer. There are second-hand clothes, books, recycled goods, flowers/plants, food, hand-made goods of quality and more.
For stall enquires call Laura Mob: 0434 197 527
Ph: 9698 9569 or email us at:
redwatermarkets@the-factory.org.au _________________________________________________________________________________
Lift Redfern Update – Let’s Work Together to Make Redfern Station Accessible
Please follow this link to sign a letter to the Minister for Transport NSW and President for the Legislative Council of NSW and share with your friends, family and colleagues:
http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/lift-redfern-make-redfern-station-accessible-now
*If you would like to get involved with the campaign please email us at liftredfern@gmail.com or alternatively you can keep up to date with all the campaign’s latest by following us at www.facebook.com/LiftRedfern
or https://twitter.com/LiftRedfern
or visiting
our website: www.liftredfern.wordpress.com
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Social Friday! – End of Month Informal Gathering
This informal gathering is for all volunteers, community workers, reps and people living in Redfern-Waterloo. It is a great way of having a chat about what is going on in the area. It’s always fun, we can eat and drink so come along and join us the last Friday of every month. Next gathering: Friday 28th June
Where: Club Redfern, 159 Redfern Street, (the corner of Redfern & Gibbons St) Redfern 2015
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or email lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Family and Culture Day – “Our Children Our Culture Our Way”
The next Family and Culture Day has lots to offer local children and families; kids games, jumping castle, market stalls, healthy food, liver performers and fun for the whole family. Come along and join us for this alcohol and drug free event that embraces all cultures!
When: Saturday 29th June, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Waterloo Green, Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Redfern Community Centre on 9288 5713.
MEETING DATES 2013
Redfern NAB
The Redfern NAB meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, the Housing Standards meeting takes places at 10am for 30 minutes prior to the meeting.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
9th July
13th August
10th September
8th October
12th November
10th December
Next Meeting:
• Tuesday 9th July
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Where: Community Room, McKell Building, Redfern NSW 2015
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au or David on 9698 6558 or david.white@innersydneyrcsd.org.au
Waterloo NAB
The Waterloo NAB meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, alternating between Housing Standards and Joint Services.
Housing Standards meeting dates for 2013: Joint Services meeting dates for 2013: 2nd July
6th August 3rd September
1st October 5th November
3rd December
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre, Wellington St Shops in front of IGA
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Waterloo Wellbeing & Safety Action Group (WWSAG)
WWSAG meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
10th July
14th August
11th September
9th October
13th November
11th December
Next Meeting: Wednesday 10th July
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St. Waterloo NSW 2017
Time: 2.00pm
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Waterloo & Redfern Events Action Group
The Events Action Group meetings are the first Wednesday of the month – please note there are no meetings until September.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
4th September
2nd October
6th November
4th December
*Please note that the Events Group will not have any meetings in July and August.
Next Meeting: 4th September
Where: Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Time: 2pm
For more information contact Bill on 9319 4073 or mnc@ssca.org.au
Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)
CDAT meetings are the second Wednesday of each month:
• Change of date for July – Wed 17th July
• 14th August
• 11th September
Next Meeting: Tuesday 16th July
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, Redfern 2015
For more information contact Charmaine on 9698 7960 or email char.jones@innersydneyrcsd.org.au
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Lord Mayor Public Housing Forums in Redfern & Waterloo
Waterloo Dates:
Tuesday 13th August
Time: 11am – 12pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Redfern Dates:
Wednesday 4th September
Time:
Where: Redfern Oval Meeting Room, level 1 Grandstand, Chalmers Street Redfern
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
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Local Member Ron Hoenig Public Housing Forums in Redfern & Waterloo
Waterloo Dates:
Friday 18th October
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Over 55 Services Interagency Meetings
The Over 55 Services Interagency meetings organised by the City of Sydney are held on first Thursday of every second month.
Dates 2013 Topics
1 August Aged Care developments for LGTBI Seniors
3 October TBA
5 December Party and Planning
Next Meeting: 1st August
Where: Sydney Park Pavilion (Behind Alan Davison Oval) St Peters
Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
For more information contact Natalia Niamh Wright, Over 55 Services 02 9265 9489
REDWatch Meetings
REDWatch meetings are the first Thursday of each month:
• 4th July
• 1st August
• 5th September
• 3rd October
• 7th November
• 5th December
Next Meeting: 4th July
Time: 6.00pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Geoffrey on 8004 1490, or at mail@redwatch.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Cycle Re-cycle Club
Want to learn more about bikes, build a bike from scratch, or simply hang out with like minded people? Then come along to the CRC workshop and meet everyone!!
When: Monday and Wednesday of every week
Time: 5.00pm-8.30pm
Where: at the Waterloo Recycle Workshop (WRW) on 1 Philip St, Waterloo NSW 2017 (across the car park area in the garage below the Turanga Building.
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
________________________________________________________________________________
Waterloo Recycling Workshop
Come along to the weekly market next to Waterloo Green and pick up a bargain, we are selling recycled household and furniture items at a reasonable price. *We do not sell electrical and white goods.
When: Market every Friday
Time: 8.30am-12.30pm
Where: at the Waterloo Recycle Workshop (WRW) on 1 Philip St, Waterloo NSW 2017 (across the car park area in the garage below the Turanga Building.
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________________
South Sydney Community Aid Outreach Program @
Our Place, Redfern
Where: Our Place Community Room, 43 Morehead Street, Redfern NSW 2016
Bingo – Every Thursday
Come along every week to play bingo with your neighbours in this fun and friendly group, enjoy a lovely afternoon tea and maybe win some lovely prizes including household items and food products.
Starts: 2pm Every Thursday
Cost: Free
English Conversational Classes for Beginners – Every Friday
This informal conversation class is for people from a non-English speaking background who want to learn practical language skills to help them in everyday life in Australia, practice talking with each other and the experienced tutor.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Multicultural Art Group – Every Friday
This thriving art group is a mix of beginner and advanced local artists exploring their creative sides with the assistance of an experienced art tutor. The group is currently running at capacity however if you would like to join the waiting list please contact Elle at South Sydney Community Aid to put your name down.
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
For more information about this program call Elle, Outreach Coordinator on 9319 4073.
For more information about events and news in your area please visit:
http://thefactorycommunitycentre.blogspot.com.au/
www.facebook.com/TheFactoryCC
http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.redwatch.org.au/
http://www.southsydneyherald.com.au/
Important: please note that these dates are given to the Factory Community Centre by different organisations. Scheduled dates, times and locations may change by individual agencies, please remember to confirm details.
WHAT’S ON?
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday 20th June 2013 is a unique way for business leaders to raise awareness and important funds in support of essential homeless services across Australia.
The Factory Community Centre’s EO will be supporting the Vinnie’s CEO Sleepout fundraising event for the City’s Homeless. To sponsor Mike’s participation you can donate online at the following link:
www.ceosleepout.org.au/ceos/nsw-ceos/michael-mackenzie-shreenan
_________________________________________________________________________________________RedWater Markets Saturday 15th June!!!
The RedWater Markets are held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 8am-4pm under the trees in the gorgeous Redfern Park, corner of Chalmers St. and Redfern St.
Come along, soak up the atmosphere and grab yourself a bargain with our pre-loved & new goods on offer. There are second-hand clothes, books, recycled goods, flowers/plants, food, hand-made goods of quality and more.
For stall enquires call Laura Mob: 0434 197 527
Ph: 9698 9569 or email us at:
redwatermarkets@the-factory.org.au _________________________________________________________________________________
Lift Redfern Update – Let’s Work Together to Make Redfern Station Accessible
Please follow this link to sign a letter to the Minister for Transport NSW and President for the Legislative Council of NSW and share with your friends, family and colleagues:
http://www.change.org/en-AU/petitions/lift-redfern-make-redfern-station-accessible-now
*If you would like to get involved with the campaign please email us at liftredfern@gmail.com or alternatively you can keep up to date with all the campaign’s latest by following us at www.facebook.com/LiftRedfern
or https://twitter.com/LiftRedfern
or visiting
our website: www.liftredfern.wordpress.com
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Social Friday! – End of Month Informal Gathering
This informal gathering is for all volunteers, community workers, reps and people living in Redfern-Waterloo. It is a great way of having a chat about what is going on in the area. It’s always fun, we can eat and drink so come along and join us the last Friday of every month. Next gathering: Friday 28th June
Where: Club Redfern, 159 Redfern Street, (the corner of Redfern & Gibbons St) Redfern 2015
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or email lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Family and Culture Day – “Our Children Our Culture Our Way”
The next Family and Culture Day has lots to offer local children and families; kids games, jumping castle, market stalls, healthy food, liver performers and fun for the whole family. Come along and join us for this alcohol and drug free event that embraces all cultures!
When: Saturday 29th June, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Waterloo Green, Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Redfern Community Centre on 9288 5713.
MEETING DATES 2013
Redfern NAB
The Redfern NAB meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, the Housing Standards meeting takes places at 10am for 30 minutes prior to the meeting.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
9th July
13th August
10th September
8th October
12th November
10th December
Next Meeting:
• Tuesday 9th July
Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm
Where: Community Room, McKell Building, Redfern NSW 2015
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au or David on 9698 6558 or david.white@innersydneyrcsd.org.au
Waterloo NAB
The Waterloo NAB meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month, alternating between Housing Standards and Joint Services.
Housing Standards meeting dates for 2013: Joint Services meeting dates for 2013: 2nd July
6th August 3rd September
1st October 5th November
3rd December
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre, Wellington St Shops in front of IGA
Time: 3.00pm – 4.30pm
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Waterloo Wellbeing & Safety Action Group (WWSAG)
WWSAG meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
10th July
14th August
11th September
9th October
13th November
11th December
Next Meeting: Wednesday 10th July
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St. Waterloo NSW 2017
Time: 2.00pm
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Waterloo & Redfern Events Action Group
The Events Action Group meetings are the first Wednesday of the month – please note there are no meetings until September.
Meeting Dates for 2013:
4th September
2nd October
6th November
4th December
*Please note that the Events Group will not have any meetings in July and August.
Next Meeting: 4th September
Where: Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015
Time: 2pm
For more information contact Bill on 9319 4073 or mnc@ssca.org.au
Community Drug Action Team (CDAT)
CDAT meetings are the second Wednesday of each month:
• Change of date for July – Wed 17th July
• 14th August
• 11th September
Next Meeting: Tuesday 16th July
Time: 10.30am – 12pm
Where: Redfern Community Centre, Hugo Street, Redfern 2015
For more information contact Charmaine on 9698 7960 or email char.jones@innersydneyrcsd.org.au
__________________________________________________________________________
Lord Mayor Public Housing Forums in Redfern & Waterloo
Waterloo Dates:
Tuesday 13th August
Time: 11am – 12pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
Redfern Dates:
Wednesday 4th September
Time:
Where: Redfern Oval Meeting Room, level 1 Grandstand, Chalmers Street Redfern
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Local Member Ron Hoenig Public Housing Forums in Redfern & Waterloo
Waterloo Dates:
Friday 18th October
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Over 55 Services Interagency Meetings
The Over 55 Services Interagency meetings organised by the City of Sydney are held on first Thursday of every second month.
Dates 2013 Topics
1 August Aged Care developments for LGTBI Seniors
3 October TBA
5 December Party and Planning
Next Meeting: 1st August
Where: Sydney Park Pavilion (Behind Alan Davison Oval) St Peters
Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
For more information contact Natalia Niamh Wright, Over 55 Services 02 9265 9489
REDWatch Meetings
REDWatch meetings are the first Thursday of each month:
• 4th July
• 1st August
• 5th September
• 3rd October
• 7th November
• 5th December
Next Meeting: 4th July
Time: 6.00pm
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Geoffrey on 8004 1490, or at mail@redwatch.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Cycle Re-cycle Club
Want to learn more about bikes, build a bike from scratch, or simply hang out with like minded people? Then come along to the CRC workshop and meet everyone!!
When: Monday and Wednesday of every week
Time: 5.00pm-8.30pm
Where: at the Waterloo Recycle Workshop (WRW) on 1 Philip St, Waterloo NSW 2017 (across the car park area in the garage below the Turanga Building.
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
________________________________________________________________________________
Waterloo Recycling Workshop
Come along to the weekly market next to Waterloo Green and pick up a bargain, we are selling recycled household and furniture items at a reasonable price. *We do not sell electrical and white goods.
When: Market every Friday
Time: 8.30am-12.30pm
Where: at the Waterloo Recycle Workshop (WRW) on 1 Philip St, Waterloo NSW 2017 (across the car park area in the garage below the Turanga Building.
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
_________________________________________________________________________________
South Sydney Community Aid Outreach Program @
Our Place, Redfern
Where: Our Place Community Room, 43 Morehead Street, Redfern NSW 2016
Bingo – Every Thursday
Come along every week to play bingo with your neighbours in this fun and friendly group, enjoy a lovely afternoon tea and maybe win some lovely prizes including household items and food products.
Starts: 2pm Every Thursday
Cost: Free
English Conversational Classes for Beginners – Every Friday
This informal conversation class is for people from a non-English speaking background who want to learn practical language skills to help them in everyday life in Australia, practice talking with each other and the experienced tutor.
Time: 11am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free
Multicultural Art Group – Every Friday
This thriving art group is a mix of beginner and advanced local artists exploring their creative sides with the assistance of an experienced art tutor. The group is currently running at capacity however if you would like to join the waiting list please contact Elle at South Sydney Community Aid to put your name down.
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
For more information about this program call Elle, Outreach Coordinator on 9319 4073.
For more information about events and news in your area please visit:
http://thefactorycommunitycentre.blogspot.com.au/
www.facebook.com/TheFactoryCC
http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
http://www.redwatch.org.au/
http://www.southsydneyherald.com.au/
Important: please note that these dates are given to the Factory Community Centre by different organisations. Scheduled dates, times and locations may change by individual agencies, please remember to confirm details.