WHAT’S ON?

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

 

Revolution - Saturday 9th March @ Seymour Centre:

This will be a night to reach out and change people’s thoughts and attitudes. Through thought provoking performances and a visual feast of entertainment, this evening will be a celebration of wonderful performances whilst raising much needed funds for two remarkable organizations, The Factory Community Centre, and iEtiquette, Inc. a program for young and adult indigenous women to find their passion and re-establish their lives and careers.

Some celebrities are tipped to complete the line of performers and well known Australian talent such as Briden Starr (X-Factor), Dani Da Ros (The Voice) and Dancers from VPA who recently won the National Showcase dance Championships at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast. More will be revealed closer to the night.
The evening of entertainment will also include gift bags for the VIP Area tickets and ALL ticket holders will be placed in the draw for some amazing gifts.
So join the Revolution – it will be a night to remember!





For more information visit http://www.seymourcentre.com/events/event/revolution/ or call 9351 7940.


Social Friday! – NEW VENUE
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 22nd Feb 2013 1pm  
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

Lift Redfern Update
Since the Parliamentary debate in August last year regarding the lack of access at Redfern station the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan was released. It recognises an upgrade at Redfern is needed but sees it as a medium term priority, which means we could be waiting another 5 – 10 years for any work to begin at the station.

The 2ndphase of the campaign will see a push for lifts to be installed immediately on platforms 11 & 12 under the Transport Access Programme as an interim measure to relieve some of the pressure for people travelling via Redfern station.
Would you like to be involved in the Lift Redfern campaign during the 2nd phase? Then contact liftredfern@gmail.com.

 Or alternatively check out the campaign website www.liftredfernstation.wordpress.com
or ‘Like’ the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/LiftRedfern
 for regular updates and news on the campaign.

UNSETTLING SUITE’S - Performance Space at Carriageworks between 23 Feb-10 Mar
UNSETTLING SUITE’s live performance/visual arts installation by Sarah-Jane Norman is pure Australian-Aboriginal history written on blood and bones.

Norman is an artist of mixed British and Aboriginal descent, and Unsettling Suite is a powerfully personal work mixing live performance and a permanent visual arts installation that speak of broader historical truths about who we are in the face of our colonial past.

Installation Exhibition Live Performances
23 Feb - 10 Mar, 10am-6pm Wednesday-Friday 4pm-8pm Open until 8pm on performance nights 23-24 Feb, 3 Mar 12pm-4pm 2 & 9 Mar, 4pm-8pm Carriageworks 245 Wilson St Eveleigh 2015

Check it out! It’s on at Performance Space at Carriageworks between 23 Feb-10 Mar, FREE. More information: http://on.fb.me/11cllIY

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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

Cost:
FREE

For more information contact Sally at SDN on 9698 3144 or Jo at Connect Redfern 9319 3207.
South East Sydney Community Transport & Neighbour Connections New Home
Just a note to advise you that that these two organisations have moved from the Redfern Centre and that they are now based in Ultimo. The new address for South East Sydney Community Transport and Neighbour Connections is:

Suite 2 level one South East Sydney Community Transport

579 Harris street, The Manager - Jane on 0452248430

Ultimo NSW 2007 Office mobile – 0452 248 429

Neighbour Connections

The manager - Therese on 0403 336 358

Service coordinator - Rosemary on 0421 603 016

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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 23
rd February, 12pm – 3pm

Where: Waterloo Green, Raglan Street, Waterloo NSW 2017
For more information contact Redfern Community Centre on 9288 5713.

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MEETING DATES 2013
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For a full listing of community meetings and groups please email us info@the-factory.org.au and ask Laura to add you to the Redwater Event news or call us on 02 9698 9569

Performances Create A Revolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact: iEtiquette: karen@ietiquette.org
Factory Community Centre: mshreemen@the-factory.org.au
Village Performing Arts: wayne@villagepa.com.au


Performances Create A Revolution



The 9th of March will see one of Australia’s best performing arts centres, the Village Performing Arts, showcase some amazing talent in a visual feast of entertainment to raise funds and team up with two remarkable organisations helping transform South Sydney, The Factory Community Centre and iEtiquette Inc.
The event titled ‘Revolution’ promises to be a celebration through ‘thought provoking performances. No less can be expected as dancers from the Village Performing Arts Centre have recently won the National Showcase Dance Championships at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast. A series of performances peppered with celebrities such as Briden Starr of "X-Factor" fame and Dani Da Ross from "The Voice" will bring together a night to remember.

The Factory Community Centre and iEtiquette are two cornerstone organisations that have been fostering and strengthening their community through innovation and education. Proceeds go straight to the organisations to expand their reach of community and socially inclusive initiatives.

The Village Performing Arts Centre’s CEO Wayne Aspinall didn’t hesitate to jump behind the event. "I think it’s important for people to be aware of the good work done by The Factory and iEtiquette and the Village is honoured to have been asked to be a part of it", Mr Aspinall said.

For 35 years the Factory Community Centre has been at the heart of the South Sydney area. Acting as a meeting place for locals and running a vast array of worthwhile community programs. Michael Shreenan, the Executive Officer for the Factory Community Centre said: "For the Factory the funds and recognition will go a long way in helping us to continue to make a real difference in people lives. Every contribution enables us to continue to work with the community and to continue to make a tangible difference for local residents".

One of the organisations that calls the FCC their home away from home and a beneficiary of ‘Revolution’ is iEtiquette. iEtiquette, developed after input from the Redfern Police, community organisations and social workers, answers a need in the community to create positive change to young and adult indigenous women who have faced adversity and usually come from recidivist backgrounds.

Karen Levin, the Founder of the program states: "iEtiquette is rewarding to all involved. It assists women to find their true worth and focus on their potential. The rewards for facilitators are also immeasurable. To teach our participants to learn to trust and appreciate themselves and that they are appreciated by others is self-compensating. Each has their own passion and usually a new career path can be realised from this. iEtiquette has been life changing for all of us. We want to help more women to shine brightly in their communities."

Ms Levin believes community events such as ‘Revolution’ are crucial to recognising and celebrating the great Soldiers of Change in a community.

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Dear all,

Please find attached an invitation to Revolution: a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, attitudes, or operations.

 This will be a night to reach out and change people’s thoughts and attitudes.  Through thought provoking performances and a visual feast of entertainment, this evening will be a celebration of wonderful performances whilst raising much needed funds for two remarkable organizations, The Factory Community Centre, an organization with a 35 year history of supporting its community, and iEtiquette, Inc. a program for young and adult indigenous women to find their passion and re-establish their lives and careers.

The Village Performing Arts Centre, Australia’s premium Performing Arts Institution houses some the leading industry professionals as its teachers.  Flocks of professional TV and recording stars are also constant visitors to rehearse at its facility and full time students may one day be having coffee with Chris Brown or watching TIMOMATIC rehearsing his latest video.   The VPA have given their time, talent and effort to support these organizations.

Some celebrities are tipped to complete the line of performers and well known Australian talent such as Briden Starr (X-Factor), Dani Da Ros (The Voice) and Dancers from VPA who recently won the National Showcase dance Championships at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast.  More will be revealed closer to the night.

The evening of entertainment will also include gift bags for the VIP Area tickets and ALL ticket holders will be placed in the draw for some amazing gifts.

So join the Revolution – it will be a night to remember!

For more information or to book online call http://www.seymourcentre.com/events/event/revolution/ or call 9351 7940.

RedWater Event E-News

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the RedWater e-news update for 2013! This issue contains all the NAB and Action Group meeting dates for the year as well as information about other local groups and activities in the area.

 

WHAT’S ON?

 

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RedWater Markets Saturday 19^th January!!!

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.  The next market is on this Saturday 19^th January. Come along, soak up the atmosphere and grab yourself a bargain. 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

www.facebook.com/RedwaterMarkets

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Redfern & Waterloo Tenant Representative Precinct Elections

 What are precinct representatives?

Any public housing tenant living within a precinct may be elected as a precinct representative. Precinct representatives call and chair meetings within their precinct.

 The most important role that a precinct representative has is listening to tenant’s ideas, concerns and issues. Precinct representatives report these ideas, concerns and issues to the Neighbourhood Advisory Board (NAB) or Housing Standards meetings and report back to the precinct on developments, action or initiatives.

 

What is the Neighbourhood Advisory Board?

(Redfern & Waterloo each have their own NAB’s)

The NAB is made up of elected tenant representatives, and both Government and Non-Government agencies who work together to discuss and address concerns important to tenants on the Public Housing Estate.  Agencies who participate on the NAB include: Housing NSW, City of Sydney Council, Redfern Police, The Factory Community Centre and other local services.

 Are you interested in becoming a tenant representative for your precinct? Below is a timetable of the precinct elections taking place next week for both Waterloo and Redfern:

 

Waterloo – Tuesday 22^nd January

Waterloo Tenant Representative Precinct Elections
Precinct:	Time:	Location:
Cook	12pm	Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre (next to IGA shops)
Banks	12.45pm	Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre (next to IGA shops)
Marton	1.45pm	Marton Community Room
Solander	2.45pm	Solander Community Room
11th Precinct	3.45pm	The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St

Redfern – Thursday 24^th January

Redfern Tenant Representative Precinct Elections
Precinct:	Time:	Location:
Kendall	12pm	Our Place' community room, Poet's Corner Shops
Gilmore	12.45pm	Our Place' community room, Poet's Corner Shops
Lawson	1.30pm	Our Place' community room, Poet's Corner Shops
Morehead/Walker Street	2.30pm	Betty Makin Community Room (ground floor)

For more information contact David on 9698 6558 or email david.white@innersydneyrcsd.org.au

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Social Friday! – NEW VENUE

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 25^th January at 1pm

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

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 Lift Redfern – Where to Next?

Since the Parliamentary debate the Long Term Transport Master Plan was released. In short it recognises an upgrade at Redfern is needed but sees it as a medium term priority. Clearly more pressure is needed and the Lift Redfern Campaign needs to decide what next?

 

Sydney Alliance will attend the next Lift Redfern meeting and talk about their work and how it might relate to the Lift Redfern Campaign.

 

Next Meeting: Wednesday 30^th January at 6pm

Where:  The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St, Waterloo 2017 Ph: 9698 9569

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

Cost: FREE

 For more information contact Sally at SDN on 9698 3144 or Jo at Connect Redfern 9319 3207.

 

 

MEETING DATES 2013