The month of August introduces a number of significant and overlapping community awareness issues, in particular last week’s National Missing Persons Week 31 July -7 August. SAcommunity contacted the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre and asked them to tell us more about their work in raising awareness of the number of Australians who are reported missing.

The 1st to the 7th of August is National Homelessness Prevention Week from Homelessness Australia.

We contacted Adelaide-based Hutt St Centre which provides support services to nearly 2,000 people each year to find out more about their 'Walk a mile in my boots' fundraising event.

1-31 August

SALA South Australia Living Artists Festival, a state-wide festival of living art

31 July-6 August

National Missing Persons Week ‘Stay Connected’

1-7 August

The 31st of July is National Tree Day a community tree planting event from Planet Ark. Locally, we talked to South Australian not-for-profit group Trees for Life to find out more about their Bushcare volunteering events and also their Trees for Habitat program, creating habitat for the endangered Malleefowl.

Bushcare volunteering

Interested in bushland, want a nice day out with like-minded people and  no obligation?

Jenny Hughes the CEO of Catalyst Foundation (formerly SA Seniors Information Service) was pleased to tell us about their organisation’s new name change and how it reflects the work of their service:

SA Seniors Information Service is now Catalyst Foundation
 

The new name reflects the evolving work that has been undertaken by Seniors Information Service in the areas of ageing, disability, lifestyle, business and employment and learning that is offered to the community of South Australia.

10-16 July is National Diabetes Week, Diabetes SA  explains their organisation’s role in the South Australian community and the importance of the week ahead.

Diabetes SA aims to support all people living with diabetes through the provision of education and information. Whether newly diagnosed or having had diabetes for some time people turn to our organisation for support to manage their condition. We understand the daily challenges the condition presents.

I literally ran into the radiant members of The Queen Adelaide Society as they entered the Adelaide Town Hall to celebrate its 150th birthday. Overcome with curiousity I followed this beautifully costumed group inside to find out more about their organisation.

Welcome to The Queen Adelaide Society Inc.

July Events 2016

1-31 July

JulEYE is National eye health awareness month In SA: Support Sight For All initiated by 3 SA ophthalmologists

1-31 July

On International Widow’s Day we spoke to the Solace Association (SA) who provide support for grieving partners and asked them more about their organisation.

International Widows Day

19th to the 25th of June is Refugee Week with events across South Australia such as Our Refugee Present where students from Thebarton Senior College display their history and culture.