July
2012
RedWater markets – Saturday 21st July!
We have lots on offer: Bric a Brac, clothes, books, recycled goods, handmade furniture,
food, plants and so much more, check out our new stall holders!
So come along and pick up a bargain at our local markets. Enjoy the
live bands and sausage sizzle in the beautiful Redfern
Park with the kids.
Dates: 3rd Saturday of the month
Address: Redfern Park, Corner of Chalmers
& Redfern St.
Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm
For more information please contact Laura on 0434 197 527 or 9698 9569
Or email us at: info@the-factory.org.au
City of Sydney Business Awards 2012
- The Factory
Community Centre
- Inner Sydney
Regional Council for Social Development
- South Sydney
Community Aid
- Babana Aboriginal
Men’s Group
The top ten
vote-getters in each business category will progress to the Finalist stage. You
can vote for them by clicking on the link below and follow their progress!
Remember you can vote more than once
so get behind your local community service and spread the
word.
The Factory Community Centre Membership
Did you know that you can be a member of the Factory Community Centre
for just $2 per year.
As a member of the Factory
Community Centre there is:-
• Opportunity to be informed and involved in local
issues
• An opportunity to direct the management and strategic direction of
our services
• Regular newsletter and copy of our annual
reports
• Reduced fees for room hire
• Opportunity to stand for election to our management
committee
• Opportunity to be part of service that has 35 years of history in
delivering quality services to the Waterloo and Redfern community.
If you would like to join us please fill out the membership form
attached and return it to The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street,
Waterloo, NSW 2017 or to info@the-factory.org.au
Lift Redfern Campaign
Update
As you may be aware Lift Redfern
campaigners proudly handed over our 11,000 signatures to the Hon Kristina Keneally MP on 2nd May outside Parliament
House. Ms
Keneally tabled the petition later that morning and
was advised that a debate will be raised on 23rd August regarding the lack of
access at Redfern station.
The local community have continued to have
their voice heard following the handover of the petition by lobbying of local
MP's, NSW Cabinet, and the NSW Transport Minister.
Mark the 23rd August in your calendar and watch this space
for further updates on the Lift Redfern Campaign.
Let’s make Redfern station accessible now!! www.liftredfernstation.wordpress.com.
If you have a story you would like to share regarding the lack of
access at Redfern station you can email us at liftredfern@gmail.com.
Housing
NSW HSC Youth Scholarship 2013
Applications
for the 2013 round of Youth Scholarships open on Monday 18 June 2012 and close
at 5pm Friday 27 July 2012.The Housing NSW HSC Youth Scholarship Program assists eligible young people living in social housing or on the NSW Housing Register to complete their HSC or TAFE equivalent.
Each scholarship is a one off payment of $2,000 which is administered by the school or TAFE College on behalf of the student. The funds can be used to purchase items or services which help the student complete the HSC or TAFE equivalent and can include:
- Text
books, workbooks, study guides and stationery
- Specialist
equipment (e.g: art, music or photographic materials)
- Course
costs, excursions, study camps, sport
- Home
computer or laptop (if not received previously from the school/TAFE)
- Computer
software and printer
- Private
tutoring or coaching
Who
can apply for a Housing NSW Youth Scholarship?
Any
NSW high school or TAFE college student who meets the following criteria can
apply. A student who has previously been awarded a Housing NSW Youth Scholarship
cannot apply again.
Students
must be:- Living
in social housing in NSW (public housing, Aboriginal housing, community housing)
or on the NSW Housing Register
- Studying
in Year 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college for the HSC or TAFE
equivalent in 2013
- Aged
24 years or under on 1 December 2013
- An
Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Not
earning an income higher than the NSW social housing eligibility limits (if
earning an income)
How
to apply for a Housing NSW Youth Scholarship?
Applications
forms and information are available below from the opening date until the
closing date.
· Youth Scholarship 2013 Application Form (PDF, 586KB)
· Youth Scholarship 2013 Guidelines (PDF, 56KB)
· Youth Scholarship 2013 Fact Sheet (PDF, 815KB)
· Youth Scholarship 2013 Flyer (PDF, 484KB)
· Youth Scholarship 2013 Poster (PDF,
699KB)
You
can get more information about the Housing NSW Youth Scholarship by:- Email:
youthscholarships@facs.nsw.gov.au
or
- Telephone:
1300 468 746 (Housing NSW Contact Centre)
Christmas
in July!
Celebrate
Christmas in July at the Salvation Army with a roast lunch, great entertainment,
lucky door prizes and maybe even an appearance from Santa himself!
Where: The Salvation Army, Cnr Cope & Philip St, Waterloo NSW
2017
When: Wednesday 25th July
Time: 12pm
Cost: $10
For more information please contact Jo or Lauren on 9698 3586,
bookings are essential.
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 28th July, 12pm – 3pm
Where: Waterloo Green, Raglan
Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Redfern Community Centre on 9288
5713.
Young
Families under 25 Playgroup – At
NCIE
Come
along with your kids to our weekly play session, morning tea is provided. Activities will also include cooking, arts
and crafts, and water play.
Where:
National Centre for Indigenous Excellence, 180 George Street, Waterloo, NSW
2017
When: Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm
When: Every Tuesday 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost:
FREE
For
more information contact Sally or Kay as SDN on 9698 3144.
Sing
& Grow!
Sing
& Grow is an 8 week music therapy group program for families with young
children. Parents and/or Carers:
· Learn to use music in play with their child
· Help their child develop important social and communication
skills
· Help their child explore music through playing instruments and
musical games
· Share quality time together and have FUN!
· Share ideas and learn with other families
When:
Starting Wednesday July 25 at 11am – 12pm
Where:
Alexandria Park Community Centre cnr Power Ave & Park Rd,
Alexandria
Cost:
FREE
Limited
spaces so book early!
Social Friday! – End of the month
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. We will be there on:
Next gathering: Friday 27th July 2012 at 1pm
Where: Alexandria Hotel, 35
Henderson Road, Alexandria NSW 2015
For more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or email lkelly@the-factory.org.au
Volunteers
trained by the Tax Office are now available in your area to help low income
earners prepare their tax returns. Tax Help is a free and confidential service
provided by volunteers in a community centre in your
location:
- The
Factory Community Centre
– 67 Raglan St, Waterloo, NSW 2017
Contact
Laura on 9698 9569 to make an appointment
- South
Sydney Community Aid –
Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden St, Alexandria, NSW 2015 Contact Natasha on 9319 4073 to make an
appointment
To
find out if you’re eligible or to make an appointment ring 13 28 61.
2012 Healthy and Happy Cooking Shows - 2nd & 16th
August
Join Mabel and her team for a free healthy
lunch!
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre (next to IGA shops), Waterloo, NSW 2017
When: Thursday 2nd
& 16th August
Time: 10am-1pm
For
more information contact Laura on 9698 9569 or lkelly@the-factory.org.au
MEETING DATES
_____________________________________________________________________________
Redfern NAB
Meeting Dates for 2012:
- Tuesday 17th July
- Tuesday 11th September
- Tuesday 13th November
Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
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
Waterloo NAB
Housing
Standards meetings for 2012:
- Tuesday
7th August
- Tuesday
2nd October
- Tuesday 4th December
Joint
Services meetings for 2012:
- Tuesday
the 4th September
- Tuesday
13th November
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre, Wellington St Shops in front of IGA
Time: 3.00 pm
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:
Next Meeting:
8th August
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St. Waterloo NSW
2017
Time: 2.00pm
For more information contact Dominic on 9265 9954 or dgrenot@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Waterloo & Redfern Events Action
Group
The Events Action Group meetings are the first Wednesday of each month.
Next Meeting:
5th September – There is no meeting in July or August.
Where: Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden St, Alexandria NSW
2015
Time: 2.00pm
The LEEAG meetings are on the second Thursday every two months.
Next Meeting:
Thursday 9th August
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
Groundswell Meetings - Have your Say!!
The
coalition of non-government agencies and residents in the Redfern-Waterloo area
celebrates our community and its diversity in a spirit of mutual respect,
openness and good humour. Meetings are the second Friday of each month.
Next meeting: 10th August 2012
Time: 10.00am
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW
2017
For more information email info@groundswellcoalition.org.au
Over 55 Services Interagency Meetings
The Over 55 Services Interagency meetings organised by the City of
Sydney are on the first Thursday
every two months.
Next Meeting: Thursday 4th October
Where: Cliff Noble Centre, Cnr. Renwick and Suttor St, Alexandria
Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
For more information contact Natalia Niamh Wright, Over 55 Services
02 9265 9486
REDWatch Meeting
REDWatch meetings are the first Thursday of each month. The next
Redwatch meeting will look at “Place Management”.
Next Meeting: Thursday 2nd
August
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
REDWatch - Local Government election pre-polling day
meet-the-candidates public forum
We are inviting all candidates who have nominated by their Party to
stand in the election for the role of
Lord Mayor of Sydney to address the
public with 5-10 min sessions each followed by Q/A
session.
To be held on Thursday 16th
Augst 2012 at 6 pm at the Factory Community Centre
Special meeting for REDwatch and Groundswell (members only
event)
The Uni of Western Sydney is hosting a visit from Professor George
Galster, from Detroit in the USA.
Professor Galster is an eminent researcher from Wayne University in
Detroit and his specialty is neighbourhoods and their effect.
Meeting 10am on Friday 24th August at 10.30 upstairs at the Factory
Community Centre followed by a walk around Redfern
Waterloo.
For more information contact on any of the above Geoffrey on 8004
1490, or at mail@redwatch.org.au or
Mike on 9698 9569
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Lord Mayor Forums in Redfern and Waterloo
When: Thursday 9th August 2012
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
Where: The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW
2017
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Cycle Re-cycle Club
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
Second-Hand Bicycles for Community-Based Asylum
Seekers
Pedal Power is a collaborative community project run by Refugee
Support Services (RSS), City of Sydney’s Cycle Re-Cycle bicycle workshop and St
Vincent de Paul Society’s Auburn distribution Centre.
This project aims to provide safe second-hand bicycles and safety
equipment to community-based asylum seekers.
Clients can be referred to RSS using the Pedal Power referral
form. A current visa must be
attached. Clients should be given a
Pedal Power client info brochure by the referring organisation. RSS will contact the client to organise an
appointment.
For your information the client process is summarised
below:
Step One - Client meets with RSS at Vincentian House, Surry Hills to sign the
Pedal Power agreement. They receive a
helmet, bell and lock. A Cycle in the
City bicycle road safety course is booked for the client.
Step Two - Client attends Cycle Re-Cycle bike workshop, Waterloo. They work with volunteers to repair their
second-hand bicycle to NSW safety standards.
(approx 1 -2 hours) Once the
safety check is complete the client can take their bicycle
home.
Step Three - Client attends Cycle in the City Course 4.5 hours Sat or Sunday
CARES facility, St Peters.
Step Four - Client returns to RSS for their bicycle
lights.
Please contact us on 8093
6719 or 6724 Refugee.Services@vinnies.org.au
if you have any questions.
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: 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
Beyond
Walls Outeach Program Group Activites
Art Group
The Art
Group is a therapeutic program that provides a safe, creative space for people
in the Waterloo Community and surrounding suburbs who may experience mental
illness, disability, social isolation, drugs or alcohol issues or
homelessness.
When: Every Monday
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre
Time: 10:30am to 2pm
Cost: Free
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Bingo
Description:
Bingo is a program that provides a safe, creative space for people in the
Waterloo Community and surrounding suburbs for local residents and non-residents
to engage with one another.
When: Every Friday
Where: Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre
Time: 10:30am to 12pm
Cost: Free
*For more information about these programs contact Grant Lavender
(Outreach Worker) at The Factory Community Centre on (02) 9698
9569
For
more information about events and news in your area please
visit:
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.
The
Factory Community Centre
67
Raglan St Waterloo 2017
Ph: 9698 9569 Fax: 9310 4141
Ph: 9698 9569 Fax: 9310 4141
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