November's many community observance days included National Novel Writing Month, an event which started in California that has quickly spread world-wide. The event aims to encourage creativity, education and foster imagination by motivating people towards a goal to start writing 50,000 words in a month, guided by the 2016 theme: 'Your Novel, Your Universe'.

The SAcommunity team of volunteers were busily updating records across the state when they noticed A&H Doddridge Blacksmith Shop and contacted volunteer Leo Leggett to find out more.

What is the A&H Doddridge Blacksmith Shop? 

Photo: McLaren Vale SA courtesy of Volunteer Laura Monje


1 November

Department for Child Protection SA opened today

In response to “The life they deserve” Child Protection Systems Royal Commission.

The 27 October is the UN World Day for Audiovisual Heritage with the theme for 2016: “It’s Your Story – Don’t Lose It”, recognising that many of the primary human records from the 20th and 21st century are audiovisual documents which are at risk due to their innate risk of deterioration as well as the technical and financial challenges that exist for their preservation, not only for the materials themselves but for the playback equipment required to access and share them with the world.

For International Day of the Girl Child Girls’ Progress = Goals’ Progress: What Counts for Girls on October 11, we looked at organisations that work with girls and women based in SA. Groups included Girl Guides who offer leadership with an outdoor focus and International Rainbow Girls a group featured in our earlier blog who offer leadership through community service.

headspace

On October 11 Headspace Day was celebrated for the first time. Headspace is a government initiative which provides mental health information, support and services for young people. Headspace day was about promoting the foundation and ensuring young people across the country have access to youth friendly, mental health services, no matter where they live.

 October the 11th is International Day of the Girl Child, the theme Girls’ Progress = Goals Progress: What Counts for Girls, examines gender equality and the existing gaps in girls progress and works to recognise the importance of empowering women and girls to build their communities. SAcommunity spoke to the International Rainbow Girls group in Adelaide who offer leadership through community service.

1-31 October
National Safe Work Month aiming to improve awareness of work health & safety
In SA: Visit SafeWork SA

1-31 October

Foot Health Month an initiative from the Australasian Podiatry Council

 Can you take a minute to help SA’s peak welfare organisation with 4 survey questions?

The South Australian Council of Social Service (SACOSS) is the peak non-government body for health and community services in SA.

SACOSS does not accept poverty, inequity or injustice. They undertake policy and advocacy work to improve the lives of disadvantaged and low income South Australians.

2016 Disability Ageing and Lifestyle Expo - 23 September, Adelaide Showgrounds

Catalyst Foundation, previously known as Seniors Information Service, is an inclusive and independent organisation seeking to improve the lives of all South Australians in the areas of Ageing, Disability, Lifestyle, Employment, Business and Learning.

Catalyst Foundation is pleased to present the 2016 Disability, Ageing and Lifestyle Expo, Adelaide’s largest Disability and Ageing community event that attracts audiences of 3,000 people with upwards of 150 service and product providers.