October 2009
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NEWS FROM THE SA COMMUNITY SECTOR
MyTime is a national program that offers support for anyone caring for a child with a disability, developmental delay or chronic medical condition. MyTime groups are hosted by local community organisations in metropolitan and country locations throughout South Australia and usually meet for 2 hours each week during school terms. They provide links to local community and support services, research-based information on caring for a child with a disability or chronic medical condition, social activities and information sharing with others who care for a child with special needs. A play helper engages children who attend meetings with their parents. Find out more on tel. 1800 889 997, mytime@parentingrc.org.au, www.mytime.net.au
The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies is currently working with Social Traders to conduct Australia’s first national survey of social enterprises. The online survey for Finding Australia’s Social Enterprise Sector is now open until 2 November 2009 at survey.qut.edu.au/survey/168348/2346. Invitations to participate have been emailed to social enterprises across Australia, but there may be some that have not been contacted so far. In appreciation for participation, all eligible organisations that complete the survey are entered in a draw to win $1500 worth of organisational development services from the social enterprise of their choice. Information about the project is available at www.socialeconomy.net.au and queries can be directed to Dr Nick Collyer at Nicholas.collyer@qut.edu.au.
COTA Seniors Voice is holding IT Expo 2009 - connecting you with technology Friday 16 October 2009, bringing together technology companies, mobile phone providers, computer recycling services, computer clubs, software providers, researchers and members. All levels of technology literacy will be catered for, from the non-user to those who are looking to upgrade their skills. Door prizes will be drawn and morning and afternoon tea will be provided. To attend call 08 8232 0422.
VACSWIM has moved to 27 Valetta Rd, Kidman Park SA 5025, tel. 7424 7650, email vacswimsa@sa.gov.au, www.vacswimsa.com. Vacswim 2010 will run from Tuesday 5 January until Wednesday 13 January 2010.
Seniors-On-Line will cease operations at the end of November 2009 and will then wind-up its affairs.
Join the TechSoup Digital Stories Challenge and tell the story of your organisation using simple online tools such as Flickr or YouTube. There’s lots of information and help available via the website or from us at Connecting Up Australia. Lots of organisations from around the world are taking part – we’d love to see some SA organisations getting involved. Be quick though as the closing date is 16 October.
The Directory of Community Services 2010 is now available. It costs $39.95 +$10 postage and handling. You can purchase from any Service SA outlet or by telephone on 13 2324.
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CHECK THE www
www.redpen21.com/site/Resources.html - useful resources on communications and writing
www.ihateholding.com - free, user edited web site where users add phone numbers for companies that allow callers to speak with a real person
www.nowandthen.net.au - a community heritage website that enables local communities to record and share information about their history and life today
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz9PpgCM49I – Liberia’s Daily Talk newspaper is published on a blackboard
www.350.org – international day of climate action
WHAT’S ON
As the end of the year approaches information about Christmas events is sought by people throughout the community. Please help us to make this information easy to find by adding carols nights, pageants and any Christmas or end-of-year celebrations to Eventspool. Call 822 2755 if you need any help.
We also ask service providers to let us know about dates of closure over the Christmas-New Year period. Each year Connecting Up Australia collates this information and makes it available on our website. This enables service providers and individuals to find out where help is available at a time when many services are closed. Please send the relevant details to rd@connectingup.org.
Masquerade Ball for Edmund Rice Camps (SA) Inc 10 October 2009
Haemophilia Awareness Week 2009 11 - 17 October 2009
National Nutrition Week 2009 11 - 17 October 2009
Eco house designers' forum 13 October 2009
Living with toddlers - free parenting seminar 14 & 16 October 2009
2009 Lavazza Italian Film Festival 14 - Wed 28 October 2009
National Ride to Work Day 2009 14 October 2009
Reusable Nappy Week 15 October 2009
World Food Day 16 October 2009
Aldinga On Display 17 October 2009
Northern Lights Multicultural Festival 17 October 2009
St Hilary's Anglican Church Fair 17 October 2009
Meadows Country Fair 18 October 2009
Walk to Cure Diabetes 2009 18 October 2009
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Film Program 17 - 23 October 2009
World Osteoporosis Day 20 October 2009
How sustainable is your home? 21 October 2009
Pink Ribbon Ball 24 October 2009
Ram'n'Ewe Rural Ball 24 October 2009
Matsuri on Mobara 25 October 2009
Air-Stream Wireless 28 October 2009
Legalise Voluntary Euthanasia Rally 28 October 2009
Playgroup @ the Zoo 2009 28 October 2009
National Bandanna Day 2009 30 October 2009
Chicago Fair 2009 31 October 2009
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