Photo GovHack Competition Weekend 2017: Data Mentors (ABS, DEWNR, EPA, DEWNR, DECD, ATO, Michelle Jackson (Office for Digital Government), AFSA, DEWNR) Photo 2: Catherine McIntyre (Data Mentor - SAcommunity, Connecting Up), Tina Ferguson (Office for Digital Government).

Survey shapes Reconciliation SA's Direction

Photo: GovHack SA Connections Event 27 June 2017 at UniSA City West Campus.
Pankaj Chhalotre, Executive Manager (front) and Catherine McIntyre, Community Information Coordinator (back left) from Connecting Up Inc. discuss the SAcommunity dataset with competitors to explore opportunities for innovative reuse. 

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Community Sector Banking Grants open 10 July

$200,000 to build resilience and capability for people who are experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence.

Community Sector Banking, launched the theme for its annual Social Investment Grants Program as building resilience and capability for people who are experiencing homelessness or domestic and family violence. Not-for-profits will be invited to apply for grants totalling $200,000.

(Photo: Sturt Gorge)

Join us for Generation of Change


Don’t miss this unique and inspiring opportunity to be part of a conversation for teachers and parents to work towards reconciliation

SAcommunity aims to provide information that assists to form community connections; in this case, we were contacted by the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Hills Cancer Support Group to thank the Stirling Community Opportunity Shop and acknowledge an existing relationship between these two organisations that provides a wonderful example of community capacity building.

Network Australia (BCNA) Hills Cancer Support Group

 Every year the Dolls, Bears, Toys and Collectables Fair is arranged by volunteer members of the Australian Plangon (Antique & Modern Doll) Collectors Club Inc. All funds raised from this event goes towards charity, with the proceeds from this year’s donated to SIDSandKids SA.

The 2017 Fair will be held at Fullarton Park Community Centre, 
 411 Fullarton Rd. Fullarton, on Sunday 25th June 2017 -  10am to 4pm.

In South Australia, over 100 organisations will join together during SA Refugee Week (18-24 June) to present over 40 events that centre around UNHCR World Refugee Day on 20th June. The events will celebrate and promote the positive and valuable contribution of refugees to South Australia’s cultural, social and economic development, and encourage understanding, cultural harmony and community engagement.

The October 2016 Mitcham dance: band Pining for the Fjords

SAcommunity lists 179 organisations involved in dancing. Dance improves physical and mental health, boosts creativity, mood and is a great social activity assisting you to meet other people. Why not try dancing today? 

Like to dance but don’t have a partner? Perhaps the Australian Traditional and Bush Dance Society (ATBDS) is for you? Find out more from the group.