Photo: The Tal-Kin-Jeri Dance Group aims to promote a better understanding of Aboriginal culture at Adelaide and Monarto Zoo

Events are happening across Australia this month to acknowledge the history and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as Australians get together to celebrate 2019 NAIDOC week.  

South Australian School celebrates Aboriginal Culture in July

Photo: Pennington Bay (Kangaroo Island) courtesy of Volunteer Laura Monje

1-31 July
National Desexing Month 
The National Desexing Network offers low cost pet desexing in July. Visit their online directory: https://ndn.org.au/desexing-directory/ to find participating desexing programs near you.
In SA, Cats Assistance To Sterilise Inc. works with vets to desex cats at reduced rates. 

What: ROBOT HAVOC 2
Who: Adelaide Robot Combat
When: 29th and 30th of June 10am – 4pm
Where: 96-100 Franklin St, Adelaide, SA 5000
How: Pre-registration is required for bots, spectators free!
 

The Global day of recognition of ALS/MND is celebrated on the 21st of June every year. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) week was held in SA by MND Australia on May 5-11, 2019.

What is MND?

It is a terminal and rapidly progressive neurological condition affecting the nerves from the brain and spinal cord that control movement. In most cases, people with MND become unable to move, speak, swallow and eventually breathe.

The problem

What: Viennese Night hosted by the Austrian Association of SA Inc. 

What: Mylor Bonfire Night 
Who: Hosted by and raising funds for Mylor Primary School 
When: 22 June 6pm - 10pm, Mylor Oval, Strathalbyn Rd, Mylor 5153
Cost: Tickets at gate: Adults 18+ $10, Kids $5, Family (2 adults + 3 kids) $20. 

What: Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2019 : One night event to help the St Vincent de Paul Society support homeless Australians throughout the year.
When: 20 June 2019
Where: Wilson Car Park, Adelaide CDB
How: Sponsor a CEO/team here>> and contribute towards breaking the cycle of homelessness across Australia.

What: Glitz and Glam Midday Ball
Who: Lyndoch Social Dancing
Where: Lyndoch Hall, 31 Barossa Valley Way Lyndoch, SA 5351
When: 16th June ,12 noon - 5pm
Cost: $5, please bring a plate of food to share for lunch
Contact: Irene 08 8524 4067, Reg & Sue 08 8258 9370

Want to know more? Volunteer Cinthia Zanotto spoke to Irene to learn more about this Lyndoch social dancing event

How dancing helps the Lyndoch Community