May Community Events 2020

1-31 May 2020
What: South Australian History Festival - Poetry Takeover Challenge
Although the SA History festival for 2020 is not going ahead, the Poetry Takeover Challenge continues!
Who: History Trust of South Australia
Visit: https://historyfestival.history.sa.gov.au/

4 - 10 May 2020
What: Privacy Awareness Week
How: Join Connecting Up Inc., webinars on:
Privacy in AU and NZ for NFPS to look at key privacy issues for not-for-profit organisations operating in Australia and New Zealand  and
Key Security Measures for NFPs Implementing Remote Work

9 May 2020
What: Foodbank SA's Food Amnesty - Donate food for families in need
When: Saturday 9 May 2020, 9am - 4.30pm
Where: Foodbank SA, 377 Cross Road, Edwardstown 5039 (Drive through and pop your boot)
How: Bring food items such as canned goods or donate to Foodbank at www.foodbanksa.org.au/donate

17 May 2020
What: IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia
How:
The SAcommunity team has collated the following resources for the LGBTIQ+ community and recently interviewed The Queer Society an LGBTIQ+ social group in Adelaide on their new social platform The Queer Society Online

17 May 2020
What: Bird watching field trips
Who: Birds SA - Port Augusta Birders Group
When: Sunday 17th May 2020 at 8am
Where: Carriewerloo station, start of Stuart Hwy, Port Augusta 5700
Bring: Binoculars, Sturdy footwear, Hat, Sun protection, Morning tea and Lunch
RSVP: Contact Peter 0457708859 or Bernie – 0419863834 / b.haase@telstra.com 

18 - 24 May 2020
What: National Volunteer Week
Who: Volunteering Australia
About: Annual celebration to recognise and acknowledge Australia's volunteers
Visit: Volunteering Australia to find resources to celebrate with your volunteers >>here

Connecting Up Inc. takes this opportunity to celebrate our volunteers and find out more about their stories 'Changing Communities. Changing Lives':

National Volunteer Week 2020: My Volunteer Experience
National Volunteer Week 2020: Our Volunteers 1
National Volunteer Week 2020: Our Volunteers 2
National Volunteer Week 2020: Our Volunteers 3
National Volunteer Week 2020: Our Volunteers 4
National Volunteer Week 2020: Volunteers in Action

25 - 31 May 2020
What: Library and Information Week 2020 - Theme 'Create'
Who: ALIA - Australian Library and Information Association
About: Celebrate and recognise the importance of library and information services.
Consider the role they play for the local community, work, research, history, culture and education and life. Recognise their provision of services for people who may be otherwise disadvantaged by their lack of access to information and services.
When: 25 - 31st May 2020
How: Visit your local public library (virtually), access library services, celebrate online by sharing what libraries mean to you throughTwitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram

27 May 2020
What: National Simultaneous Storytime 
Who: ALIA - Australian Library and Information Association
When: Wednesday 27 May at 11am AEST (10.30 Adelaide)
About: Participants across Australia and New Zealand virtually read Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas written and illustrated by Lucinda Gifford together
Eligible: Public Libraries, Childcare centres, Home school anyone can join 
Find out more information and register at www.alia.org.au/nss
Interested watch your Local Library or watch abc kids to be a part of this event

27 May 2020 - 3 June
What: National Reconciliation Week
In SA: Contact Reconciliation SA  providing information, support and advocacy for the reconciliation movement.
Reconciliation SA is running two competitions during NRW week:
Stepping it up for Reconciliation
Schools' Multimedia Competition 

28 May 2020
What: Cancer Council's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea
Host a virtual morning tea online with family and friends and help raise funds for the Cancer Council or donate to provide support for Australians impacted by cancer
When: Thursday 28 May 2020
Register: By visiting: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au
Need support? In SA contact Cancer Council SA for support services and information