The Australian Men’s Shed Association represents Men’s sheds in Australia. They are funded by the Federal Government and provide ”practical support, specialised services and resources” for registered men’s sheds.

We asked Moss Munchenberg from the South Australian based Barossa Valley Tinkers Shed to introduce their shed and tell us about their work.

The Barossa Valley Tinkers Shed - Nuriootpa S.A.

1-30 June Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Australians over 50 are invited to test themselves through the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

2-10 June Medical Research Week from the Australian Society for Medical Research focusing on promoting health and medical research in Australia.

22 – 28 May 2016 is National Palliative Care Week.

The Palliative Care Council of South Australia (PCSA) is the peak body for palliative care in South Australia. The not for profit organisation is dedicated to supporting people living with terminal illness and those who care for them. Tracey Watters CEO, shared her organisation’s work and programs for the SAcommunity blog.

The one thing we all have in common with each other is that one day we will die – are you prepared?

The Hills Victorian Ladies is one of the new community organisations to add their details to SAcommunity. It has been wonderful to find out more about the group and its founder Jessie Ratledge.

Photo: Connecting Up Volunteers - Cheryl Heitman, Sheri Aprianingsih, Naveena Mehta, Poorni Illangasekara

National Volunteer Week 9-15 May 2016

This year, National Volunteer Week runs from Monday 9th – Sunday 15th May, and the theme for 2016 is ‘Give Happy. Live Happy.’

More than 6 million Australian volunteers give happiness to others each year by volunteering – and research says that those volunteers are happier as a result.

Running throughout the month of May, South Australia’s History Festival is one of South Australia’s largest community events. With more than 600 events taking place all around the State, the History Festival promotes our wonderful collections, places and stories through an amazing range of activities and events. These events are presented by more than 340 different community organisations – from museums and libraries, to CWAs and sporting clubs.

• 1-31 May South Australia’s History Festival explore our stories through tours, talks, walks, exhibitions and events
• 2-8 May International Composting Awareness Week Australia (ICAW) “Better Soil, Better Life, Better Future”

Lolly Jar Circus (LJC) has been operating for 2 1/2 years, offering circus training to young people up to 26 years old, including those with physical or intellectual disabilities or who are socially at risk.

ANZAC Day is held on the 25th of April and marks the anniversary of the Australian and New Zealand forces landing at Gallipoli during the first World War. The day serves as an occasion to reflect on war and commemorate those who have died in military and peacekeeping operations.

8 April - 17 April National Youth Week from the Office for Youth.
Annual celebration of youth and their achievements.

16 April – 24 April Australian Heritage Week

Annual National celebration of Australia’s unique heritage, showcasing places and stories

This weekend’s activities include:

                Saturday April 23 2016 Adelaide heritage walks: Music in the city