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Past Events

The last 10 events

REDWatch Meeting (The Factory Community Centre - Downstairs 67 Raglan Street Waterloo, from Aug 06, 2008 06:00 PM to Aug 06, 2008 08:00 PM)

REDWatch Monthly meeting - All welcome. REDWatch is the residents and Friends group that covers the suburbs of Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington and Waterloo. Come along and meet others who live and work in the area and discuss what is happening in your area.

Sorry Telecasts & Redfern Community Centre Events - 13 Feb 2008 (RedfernCommunity Centre, 29 Hugo Street Redfern, from Feb 13, 2008 09:00 AM to Feb 13, 2008 06:00 PM)

live telecast of the Federal Parliament saying ‘sorry’ to members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stolen Generations.

"Coloured Diggers" ANZAC Day, Redfern, Friday 25 April, 2008 (The Block & St Saviours Anglican Church, from Apr 25, 2008 01:00 PM to Apr 25, 2008 04:30 PM)

On ANZAC Day 2008, a street march, ecumenical commemorative service at St Saviours Anglican Church and artist’s exhibition at the Damien Minton Gallery will again be held in Redfern.

Lights, Camera, Action Film Night & BBQ (Redfern Community Centre, from Apr 09, 2008 03:00 PM to Apr 09, 2008 08:00 PM)

Lights Camera Action will be hosting a movie night as a part of Youth Week celebrations. BBQ at the Redfern Community Centre next Wednesday the 9th of April. Babana Aboriginal Mens Group will also be hosting a BBQ featuring performances by local artists. All welcome!

Northern Territory Intervention Forum (Redfern Community Centre, from Apr 14, 2008 06:00 PM to Apr 14, 2008 08:00 PM)

Vince Forrester will be speaking about the negative impacts of the Northern Territory Intervention on his people at a public forum at the Redfern Community Centre, 6pm on April 14.

Travel by Train for Steamfest - 19th April 2008 (Central to Maitland, from Apr 19, 2008 07:50 AM to Apr 19, 2008 09:20 PM)

Once again it is time to go to Maitland for the Steamfest Festival. As with last year the only scheduled heritage train service running from Sydney Terminal will be the Old Mateland Steamfest Flyer, a special charter with a heritage diesel locomotive pulling heritage carriages.

privatisation : the real story (Alexandria Town Hall Garden St Alexandria (near Henderson Rd), from Apr 23, 2008 06:30 PM to Apr 23, 2008 08:30 PM)

The Inner West YR@W group presents a public meeting to discuss the problems with the State Government’s plans to privatise the electricity industry.

THE COLOURED DIGGER 2 Exhibition Wed to Sat from 23 April – 10 May 2008 (Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern, from Apr 23, 2008 11:00 AM to Apr 26, 2008 06:00 PM)

The Coloured Digger 2 Exhibition at Damien Minton Gallery runs from Wednesday to Saturday from 23 April until 10 May 2008 in Honour Recognition and Respect for Indigenous Servicemen and Service Women. 'The Coloured Digger' exhibition is coordinated with the Crossroads Aboriginal Ministry, Redfern and Babana Aboriginal Men's Group, Redfern. The exhibition is open wed to sat 11am – 6pm at Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern.

THE COLOURED DIGGER 2 Exhibition Wed to Sat from 23 April – 10 May 2008 (Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern, from Apr 30, 2008 11:00 AM to May 03, 2008 06:00 PM)

The Coloured Digger 2 Exhibition at Damien Minton Gallery runs from Wednesday to Saturday from 23 April until 10 May 2008 in Honour Recognition and Respect for Indigenous Servicemen and Service Women. 'The Coloured Digger' exhibition is coordinated with the Crossroads Aboriginal Ministry, Redfern and Babana Aboriginal Men's Group, Redfern. The exhibition is open wed to sat 11am – 6pm at Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern.

THE COLOURED DIGGER 2 Exhibition Wed to Sat from 23 April – 10 May 2008 (Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern, from May 07, 2008 11:00 AM to May 10, 2008 06:00 PM)

The Coloured Digger 2 Exhibition at Damien Minton Gallery runs from Wednesday to Saturday from 23 April until 10 May 2008 in Honour Recognition and Respect for Indigenous Servicemen and Service Women. 'The Coloured Digger' exhibition is coordinated with the Crossroads Aboriginal Ministry, Redfern and Babana Aboriginal Men's Group, Redfern. The exhibition is open wed to sat 11am – 6pm at Damien Minton Gallery 61–63 Great Buckingham St Redfern.

Macquarie Street Ethics - Will things ever Change ? (Redfern Community Centre Hugo St Redfern , from May 27, 2008 07:00 PM to May 27, 2008 09:00 PM)

This Forum is being run by the Darlington Branch of the ALP.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 6 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from May 06, 2008 04:00 PM to May 06, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 10 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from May 10, 2008 02:00 PM to May 10, 2008 04:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 13 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from May 13, 2008 04:00 PM to May 13, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 20 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from May 20, 2008 04:00 PM to May 20, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 28 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from May 28, 2008 04:00 PM to May 28, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 4 June (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from Jun 04, 2008 04:00 PM to Jun 04, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 7 June (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from Jun 07, 2008 02:00 PM to Jun 07, 2008 04:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Information Session - 11 June (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street (Next to CarriageWorks Entrance), from Jun 11, 2008 04:00 PM to Jun 11, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA is holding Community Information Sessions to coincide with the Department of Planning's exhibition of their concept plan proposal for North Eveleigh. This is an opportunity to see the model and a 3-D animated computer model allowing you to travel through the site. The plans and the Environmental Assessment will also be on display.

RWA North Eveleigh Concept Plan Business Information Session - 8 May (Yaama Dhiyaan, 255 Wilson Street, Eveleigh (next to the CarriageWorks viewing platform and entrance), from May 08, 2008 04:00 PM to May 08, 2008 06:00 PM)

The RWA’s Plans for the redevelopment of the North Eveleigh Railyards has just gone on public exhibition – you can see details at www.redfernwaterloo.com.au. RWA CEO Robert Domm has agreed to a Darlington Business Briefing at 4pm on Thursday 8 May. This follows an earlier meeting with Darlington businesses about RWA plans for the area also organised by the South Sydney Herald and the Darlington Chapter of the Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. All businesses in Darlington and the broader Redfern Waterloo area welcome to attend this special briefing.

REDWatch Community Submission Writing BBQ on North Eveleigh Concept Plan (Park on the corner of Abercrombie & Shepherd Streets Darlington, from May 31, 2008 11:00 AM to May 31, 2008 01:00 PM)

Join REDWatch for a COMMUNITY SUBMISSION WRITING BBQ 31st May between 11am and 1pm at the park on the corner of Abercrombie & Shepherd Streets Darlington.

Support Inquiry into Planning Legislation Changes (Sydney Masonic Centre Grand Lodge Room 66 Goulburn St (cnr Castlereagh St) Sydney, from Jun 03, 2008 06:00 PM to Jun 03, 2008 09:35 PM)

Support Community Rights Take Action! Your chance to support calls for an inquiry into the planning legislation changes. Speakers: Genia McCaffery, president Local Government Association. Mayor, North Sydney Council Graham Quint, conservation director Nation Trust NSW Nick Ebbeck, Mayor, Ku-ring-gai Municipal Council Jeff Angel, Director, Total Environment Centre John Mant, Lawyer, Urban Planner Jack Mundy, Activist

South Sydney Interagency (Redfern Town Hall, from Jun 11, 2008 02:00 PM to Jun 11, 2008 04:00 PM)

South Sydney Interagency is a generalist interagency that will includes all community services in South Sydney looking at how they relate to each other and the community. Please come along and let us know what you are doing, what your concerns are and hear about the other services in your locality.

Waterloo Residents Green Action Group (Factory Community Centre, from Jun 05, 2008 11:00 AM to Jun 05, 2008 02:00 PM)

The first session will be a joint presentation by Housing NSW and the Department of Commerce regarding the landscape plan for Waterloo Green. After the presentations lunch will be provided at 12, following which we will reconvene and agencies will be giving feedback on the progress of the implementation of the Waterloo Green Action Plan. This group is for any precinct rep, Volunteer, resident or agency, involved with tackling ongoing concerns about community safety in that green area.

Balnaves programme -Opera House $5 tickets - Next Show is on 3rd July 2008 - HOLY COW (from Jul 03, 2008 07:45 PM to Jul 03, 2008 07:45 PM)

Next show for the concession based opera house tickets will be available shortly, we would encourage you to book early as last tickets where sold out within a week. For more information contact Irene on 9698 9569 on Mondays. Holy Cow is nine times winner of the Dutch Magic Championship, who bring their cocktail of comedy, magic, theatre and Cabaret, to Sydney for the first Time. It is a promising feel good show of pure entertainment.

REDWatch Monthly Meeting - 4th June 6pm (The Factory, 67 Raglan Street Waterloo, from Jun 04, 2008 06:00 PM to Jun 04, 2008 08:00 PM)

Come along to the REDWatch Meeting which this month will be focusing on the RWA's North Eveleigh Concept Plan.

Cook Community Garden 11th year Anniversary Lunch (Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre, from Jun 18, 2008 12:00 PM to Jun 18, 2008 02:00 PM)

FREE LUNCH ALL WELCOME! You are cordially invited to enjoy a free, Asian Style lunch to celebrate the 11th Year Anniversary of the Cook Community Garden Waterloo

‘Ningla-a-Na’ - Screening of the 1972 'Aboriginal Embassy' demonstrations (Petersham Bowling Club , from Jun 24, 2008 07:00 PM to Jun 24, 2008 08:30 PM)

Inner West Film Fanatics will screen the 16 mm print of NINGLA A-NA, (1972, 72 min) at the Petersham Bowling Club on Tuesday June 24th at 7.00 p.m. In 1972 at the peak of Aboriginal political militancy in Australia, two Italian brothers, Allessandro and Fabio Cavadini, made a film called ‘Ningla-a-Na’ about the 'Aboriginal Embassy' demonstrations in Sydney and Canberra that year.

Elevate the Music (CarriageWorks, from Jun 19, 2008 07:30 PM to Jun 19, 2008 09:30 PM)

WHEN millions of African slaves were shipped to South America in the 1400s, they took one thing with them rhythm. Uruguayan band Candombe Yaugura use drums and piano to recreate the beat. The 35-piece band will perform at the CarriageWorks in Eveleigh as part of the Elevate the Music Festival next week.Elevate the Music organiser Jacklin Matti said Candombe Yaugura should be commended for their charity work as well as their energy on stage."They raise money for hospitals and things in Uruguay. They teach children how to play the drums." Tickets are $45. Details: 1300 883 622.

NT Intervention Rally (The Block, Redfern, from Jun 21, 2008 11:00 AM to Jun 21, 2008 02:00 PM)

Stop the intervention, Stop the Racism - Human Rights for all! June 21 will mark one year since the Howard Government announced the NT intervention. Far from improving child welfare, the intervention has created a new wave of dispossession and is compounding social problems.

Lights Camera Action expo (Redfern Community Centre, from Jul 17, 2008 04:45 PM to Jul 18, 2008 04:45 PM)

Lights Camera Action will be holding 3 photo shoot, registration and information expo days at Redfern community Centre 17th and 18th July.

Lights Camera Action information expo days (Redfern Community Centre, from Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM to Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM)

Lights Camera Action will be holding photo shoot, registration and information expo days at Redfern community Centre 17th and 18th July. When you register with LCA your photo will be taken by a professional photographer then uploaded onto our secure website. You will also receive an LCA merchandise and information pack.

Frasers Broadway Community Information Session – Wednesday 9 July, 2008 5pm (Fosters Brewery Office, Broadway, from Jul 09, 2008 05:00 PM to Jul 09, 2008 08:00 PM)

Frasers have arranged a Community Information Session for Wednesday 9 July 2008 from 5pm to 8pm at the Fosters Brewery Office, Broadway on their Amended Concept Plan which should by then be on exhibition.

REDWatch – This Month’s Meeting Tuesday 1st July 2008 6pm (The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St Waterloo, from Jul 01, 2008 06:00 PM to Jul 01, 2008 08:00 PM)

Council has rearranged its Redfern Community Forum to the night that REDWatch normally meets, so the REDWatch meeting will be bought forward to Tuesday 1st July at The Factory. The July meeting will follow up on the North Eveleigh Concept Plan by looking at the University’s plans for the area.

CoS Inner South Community Forum (Redfern, Waterloo & Eveleigh) - Wednesday 2nd July 6.00pm to 8.30pm (Redfern Town Hall, 71 Pitt Street, Redfern, from Jul 02, 2008 06:00 PM to Jul 02, 2008 08:30 PM)

As with previous Community Forums there will be a time from 6pm until 6.45 to raise your own issues with Council officers and councillors. This will be followed by updates on Local Action Plan, Redfern Street public art project, Redfern Park and Oval, public domain and landscaping works, the City Plan, Sustainable Sydney 2030 and local development applications.

ILC National Indigenous Development Centre Consultation – Thursday 26th June 2008 3.00-6.30pm (Old Redfern Public School, George Street, Redfern. Entrance off George Street., from Jun 26, 2008 03:00 PM to Jun 26, 2008 06:30 PM)

The Indigenous Land Corporation is holding an ‘Open House’ to provide information to the local community and other interested stakeholders.

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS IN SYDNEY TO CELEBRATE (Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative in Leichhardt, from Jul 01, 2008 12:10 PM to Jul 05, 2008 12:10 PM)

From the 1st to the 5th of July, the Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Cooperative in Leichhardt will host an inspiring exhibition by artists such as the winners of the 2007 Telstra National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Award recipients Dennis Nona and Alick Tipoti. Other artists include David Bosun, textile artist Rosie Barkus, Aicey Zaro, Eddie Nona, Lisa Sorbie Martin as well as a display of contemporary artefacts. Selected artists will be on hand throughout the week to talk about their work including a ‘yarn time’ with Nancia Guivarra and Dennis Nona discussing his Telstra award winning sculpture, ‘Ubirikubiri”. Music, dance and story telling sessions are also part of the program.

TORRES STRAIT ISLANDERS IN SYDNEY ECUMENICAL SERVICE (Redfern Town Hall, from Jul 06, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 06, 2008 03:00 PM)

On the 1st of July every year, Torres Strait Islanders acknowledge the 1871 arrival of Christianity on Erub Island in the Torres Strait. In Sydney this year there will be much more than going to church and feasting. Acknowledging that July One or its Creole equivalent, ‘Zulai 1’ is no longer restricted to celebrating Christianity, the Lagaw Kodo Mir Torres Strait Islander Resource and Culture Centre NSW, with the support of the Australia Council for the Arts, have organised a week long exhibition of high profile Islander artists and performances. The week of festivities will culminate with an Ecumenical service and feasting on Sunday 6th July at the Redfern Town Hall. TIME TO BE CONFIRMED

NAIDOC Week March and Flag Raising Ceremony (Redfern Park to The Block, from Jul 07, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 07, 2008 02:00 PM)

10am - 11am - March from Redfern Park to Pemulwuy Park, Redfern 11:00am - 12:30pm - Flag Raising Ceremony at Pemulwuy Park 12:30pm onwards - BBQ at Redfern Community Centre, 29 Hugo Street Redfern

NAIDOC Family, Sports & Market Day (Alexandria Park, Buckland Street Alexandria, from Jul 11, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 11, 2008 04:00 PM)

Mini festival showcasing Aboriginal performers, artists, free BBQ, sporting personalities and the ever popular Redfern Market Day.

NAIDOC Launch 2008 (Peter Forsythe Auditorium. Cnr Franklin, Glebe Point Road and Grose Street Glebe, from Jul 06, 2008 02:00 PM to Jul 06, 2008 06:00 PM)

Film Screening and Community BBQ - Outdoor BBQ from 2-4pm - Indoor film screening of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander short films in partnership with Blackscreens Australia AFC 4-6pm - 3 on 3 Basketball on the outdoor courts and kids activities - Aboriginal performers and live entertainment

NAIDOC Week Woolloomooloo Family Day (Forbes St Reserve (between Nicholson and Best Streets), from Jul 12, 2008 10:00 AM to Jul 12, 2008 03:00 PM)

Entertainment and activities including boomerang painting, a didgeridoo and artefacts workshop, live music, kids' activities, free BBQ and more.

ABORIGINAL CONTROL OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS (Redfern Centrelink 140 REDFERN STREET, from Jul 14, 2008 12:30 PM to Jul 14, 2008 01:45 PM)

RALLY 12:30 MONDAY 14TH JULY REDFERN CENTRELINK 140 REDFERN STREET WITH SPEAKERS FROM UNIONS, COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS, AND ABORIGINAL ACTIVISTS ORGANISED BY THE SYDNEY ABORIGINAL RIGHTS COALITION

Community Consultation North Eveleigh Precinct (Track 8, CarriageWorks, 245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, from Jul 26, 2008 02:00 PM to Jul 26, 2008 03:30 PM)

The City of Sydney is organising a Community Consultation on the future of the North Eveleigh Precinct. The Council will address concerns raised in its submission on the RWA's concept plan for the site including planning and traffic concerns. There will be also a presentation by Sydney University of their interest in the site as detailed in their current 2020 Masterplan.

Information Event - HSP2 Release & HSP1 Evaluation - 1st August 2008 (Yaama Dhiyaan, from Aug 01, 2008 01:00 PM to Aug 01, 2008 04:30 PM)

The RWA has issued invitations to an Information Event on the Redfern Waterloo Human Services Plan Phase Two and presentation of the evaluation findings on the progress of the Redfern Waterloo Human Services Plan Phase One.

ATP's Blacksmithshop Open Day - 17th August 2008 (Wrought Artworks, Australian Technology Park, Locomotive workshop, (Bays 1 & 2), Garden St, Alexandria, from Aug 17, 2008 10:00 AM to Aug 17, 2008 02:00 PM)

An Open Day will be held on Sunday 17th August 2008 from 10am – 2 pm at the ATP's Blacksmiths Shop with tours on the hour of the workshop, blacksmithing demonstrations and explanations of steam powered blacksmithing assemblages by Guido the Blacksmith.

"This is Our Country Too" (Teachers' Federation Auditorium 37 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, from Aug 13, 2008 06:00 PM to Aug 13, 2008 08:00 PM)

First public screening in Australia of "This is Our Country Too" Director/Producer: Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr. Edited by: Catherine Arend With guest speakers: Walter Shaw, from Mt Nancy town Camp in Alice Springs Shane Phillips, Redfern community leader $10/5 (suggested donation)

Family Day to Reclaim community (The Block, from Jul 26, 2008 01:00 PM to Jul 26, 2008 04:00 PM)

Our kids need your support To promote the strength of Deadly Koori People & Families... I, Shane Phillips Call on all Families to support us , to save area’s for our Children in our communities. We need your help and support , and we will support you in return... • Lets us share great Aboriginal History • Let’s listen to Deadly Koori music on the day • Let’s reminisce about the good old days • Let’s get together without Grog/Drugs or division • Free BBQ & non grog drinks Bring your families to this Safe Positive event

YOUTH DRUG FORUM (Redfern Town Hall, from Aug 06, 2008 06:30 PM to Aug 06, 2008 08:00 PM)

Souths Cares in partnership with the NSW Police Force would like to invite Parents and children aged between 12 and 18 years to a Drug (ICE) Forum to be held at the Redfern Town Hall. HOST: Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens FACILITATOR: Jimmy Smith Free, but for catering purposes please register

The Salsa Factory (The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St Waterloo, from Aug 06, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 06, 2008 12:00 PM)

Feel like dancing at the Factory New program starts 6th August for 8 weeks.

Seniors Safety Morning Tea (Ron Williams Activity Centre, 5-11 Kepos St Redfern, from Aug 04, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 04, 2008 12:00 PM)

The City, in partnership with local Police, is hosting a safety forum for seniors. You can meet Council Safe City officers and local Police Crime Prevention Officers and talk about local safety issues. • Safe ATM use • Credit card fraud • Dealing with door-to-door sales people • Community safety

Waterloo Green BBQ (from Jul 30, 2008 12:00 PM to Jul 30, 2008 01:30 PM)

Do you ….. · …you use Waterloo Green to catch up with friends? · …or maybe have Housing issues? · …or need to know more about Centrelink? · …or you just enjoy a free BBQ? Answered Yes? …then join us for the BBQ

Redfern Legal Centre Fundraising Dinner (NSW Parliament House, from Sep 24, 2008 06:00 PM to Sep 24, 2008 11:00 PM)

Redfern Legal Centre Fundraising Dinner Guest Speaker: David Marr

Walking tour of University & 2020 Masterplan Meeting - 23rd August 2008 (from Aug 23, 2008 12:00 PM to Aug 23, 2008 04:00 PM)

At the City of Sydney's North Eveleigh Community Forum, University of Sydney announced a tour of the University was being planned to enable residents to find out more about the University and its plans.

REDWatch – Meeting Thursday 7th May 2009 6pm (The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan St Waterloo, from May 07, 2008 06:00 PM to May 07, 2008 08:00 PM)

The Monthly meeting of the Redfern Eveleigh Darlington Waterloo Watch Group - REDWatch will look at recent RWA, Council, University and community issues of concern to those who live and work in the area.

Belfour Street Park Design Consultation (64 Pine Street Chippendale, from Aug 07, 2008 06:00 PM to Aug 07, 2008 07:00 PM)

Council endorsed the permanent closure of Balfour Street, between O'Connor and Wellington Streets, in February, removing through-traffic and providing much-needed open space in Chippendale. The park will integrate with open space in the CUB site redevelopment, ensuring it shares the character of the area and links with key features, such as bicycle networks.

Action for Aboriginal rights (Redfern Community Centre, from Aug 16, 2008 01:00 PM to Aug 16, 2008 02:45 PM)

A speakout and concert is being organised to unite campaigns for Aboriginal rights in Australia.

Carmel Tebbutt at Darlington School to meet Residents - 12 August 2008 (Darlington Public School (school hall), from Aug 12, 2008 05:45 PM to Aug 12, 2008 06:45 PM)

Carmel Tebbutt will be available on Tuesday 12 August 2008 at Darlington Public School (school hall), Golden Grove St, Darlington between 5.45pm and 6.45pm to respond to any State issues you may wish to raise with her.

Waterloo Green Landscape Plan (Waterloo Green, from Aug 15, 2008 03:00 PM to Aug 15, 2008 05:00 PM)

The landscape plan has been developed in partnership with the community for the community. This will be your last opportunity to view the proposals and provide any feedback. The proposed upgrades will make Waterloo Green an even better community space for every resident to enjoy. Come and view the landscape plans, enjoy a free BBQ and meet your neighbours. In the event of wet weather the BBQ will be held at 3pm, Friday 22 August.

Deadly Tales (Redfern Community Centre, from Aug 29, 2008 03:00 PM to Aug 29, 2008 05:00 PM)

BBQ and launch of Deadly Tales children's TV series

Big Issue Fund Raiser (The Burdekin, 2-4 Oxford St Darlinghurst, from Aug 28, 2008 07:00 PM to Aug 28, 2008 11:00 PM)

Tickets $40 tax deductible

Dr Meredith Burgman The Labor Party's Lord Mayoral candidate (Hall in Holden Street, from Aug 23, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 23, 2008 12:30 PM)

Darlington ALP invite you to meet with Dr Meredith Burgman the Labor Party's Lord Mayoral candidate and her Team and have your say about the issues you want to see addressed.

Redfern Park and Art Opening - 31st August 2008 (Redfern Street and Redfern Park, from Aug 31, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 31, 2008 02:00 PM)

Celebrate the completed upgrade works throughout Redfern with the City of Sydney and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

NCOSS Conference - State Plan: Which Way to Social Justice? (Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, from Sep 26, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 26, 2008 05:15 PM)

The 2008 NCOSS conference will be focusing on the State Plan and the role of non-government organisations (NGOs) in providing input and expertise to delivering the targets set by the State Plan. The conference also aims to provide an opportunity for the NGO sector to learn about how other sectors are engaging with the State Plan.

Monthly informal get together for Community groups and agencies (Norfolk Hotel in Redfern, from Aug 29, 2008 01:00 PM to Aug 29, 2008 02:40 PM)

As normal the last Friday of the month we invite agencies and community groups reps to come together for an informal lunch time get together. We are meeting at the Norfolk Hotel in Redfern. It is a great chance to take time out of our busy schedules and catch up with each other, sharing news and information in. You buy your own refreshments and lunch and can stay a short as long as time will allow you.

The Factory AGM (67 Raglan St Waterloo, from Sep 23, 2008 05:00 PM to Sep 23, 2008 06:00 PM)

All Welcome. The meeting will be followed by light refreshments

Family Day at the Block (The Block, from Aug 30, 2008 12:30 PM to Aug 30, 2008 04:00 PM)

Reclaim our people & community Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud.....

PLAYGROUPS IN THE PARK (REDFERN PARK (cnr Redfern & Chalmers Sts, Redfern), from Oct 28, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 28, 2008 01:30 PM)

DancePants, Mobile Animal Farm, Jumping castle, Mobile Playbus, Clown, Children’s activities, Face painting, Community info, Health checks, Free raffle with great prizes and much more. BBQ lunch provided. Come and have some fun! Remember to bring a hat for your child (If wet weather the event will be held in the school hall at Alexandria Park Community School, Power Ave, Alexandria)

Summer on the Green – Steering group- invite (the Factory Community Centre, from Oct 02, 2008 02:00 PM to Oct 02, 2008 04:00 PM)

Factory through it HCAP programme will be organising this years 2nd Waterloo Summer on the Green Community Celebration. For those who would like to be part of the organising committee, we are hosting the groups first meeting on Thursday 2nd October 2008 2pm, here at the Factory Community Centre. contact Mike for more details

North Eveleigh and Sydney Uni 2020 Politics in the Pub (Hermann's Bar, Wentworth Building, Cnr City Rd & Butlin Ave, University of Sydney, from Sep 22, 2008 04:00 PM to Sep 22, 2008 06:00 PM)

Politics in the Pub being put on by USyd students. The panel will consist of Geoff Turnbull from REDWatch, Col James, from the University of Sydney Fell Housing Research Centre, Councillor John McInerney from the City of Sydney, the new President of the Student Representative Council, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Richmond Jeremy from the University of Sydney.

Food for the Future (Peace Park, Myrtle St & Pine St Chippendale, from Oct 11, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 11, 2008 04:00 PM)

An event for locals by locals. Indulge your passion for the home-grown! -Meet the farmers who grow our food -Learn how to buy fresh food and set up systems to bypass expensive supermarkets. -Learn how to grow food in our apartments, houses and streets. -Buy boxes of fruit and vegies direct from farmers weekly. Eat food that is picked in time for eating!

“Peepshow” – Chippendale, behind closed doors (10-14 Queen St Chippendale, from Oct 19, 2008 01:00 PM to Oct 19, 2008 06:00 PM)

To be held on Sunday the 19 October as part of the Art & About Festival on Sunday 19 October 2008. PEEPSHOW: Chippendale... behind closed doors will commence at 1pm with the official opening of Sydney's new multidisciplinary arts space - FraserStudios, before five different tours set off to explore the suburb of Chippendale on the hour... every hour til 6pm. On these tours, audiences will be taken to locations across Chippendale where they will be encouraged to experience the creative industries and people that make this eclectic suburb truly unique. Tours depart from 10–14 Kensington St, Chippendale. Each tour consists of around four different locations with a maximum of 20 people per tour – no pre-bookings... It’s strictly first in!

Tranby 50th Anniversary Dinner (The Grand Ballroom The Hilton Sydney 488 George Street Sydney, from Nov 21, 2008 12:10 PM to Nov 21, 2008 12:10 PM)

Live entertainment from Buddy Knox and his Blues Band, Freshwater and MC Sean Choolburra $55 per person includes three course meal and drinks RSVP essential to Annaliesse Monaro a.monaro@tranby.edu.au or 9660 3444

Carers Week Event (St Andrews Square next to Sydney Town Hall, from Oct 20, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 20, 2008 02:00 PM)

Celebrate Carers Week with Babana Aboriginal Men's Group and City of Sydney FREE GIFTS (WHILE THEY LAST) FLOWERING PLANTS FAMILY PASSES TO COUNCIL SWIMMING POOLS SHOWBAGS INFORMATION BOOTHS Be entertained by: The Donovans, Sharnee Fenwyck, The Aloha Dancers and St Andrew’s Choir

Friends of Erskineville Village Meeting (The Holy Trinity Church, Cnr Erskineville Road & Rochford St, from Oct 15, 2008 07:00 PM to Oct 15, 2008 08:00 PM)

To discuss

Danks Street Festival 2008 - 26 October 2008 (Danks Street Waterloo, from Oct 26, 2008 11:00 AM to Oct 26, 2008 04:00 PM)

Following its enormous success over the last three years, Danks Street Festival returns with more entertainment, art, food and fun than ever before to celebrate one of Sydney's most interesting precincts.

Family Day at the Block (from Nov 01, 2008 12:30 PM to Nov 01, 2008 04:00 PM)

Its on again!!!! Be part of something positive..... Guaranteed Safe Environment Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud.....

Abercrombie / Shepherd St Park Community Consultation (Corner of Abercrombie and Shepherd Streets, Darlington, from Nov 15, 2008 10:30 AM to Nov 15, 2008 12:30 PM)

You are invited to have your say about the City’s planned renewal of Charles Kernan Park. The project is in the early design phase and Council wants your input. Initial design ideas will be on display at the community meeting which you can discuss with City staff. Your suggestions and feedback will help us finalise the design.

‘The Strength of Women’ (Chrissie Cotter Gallery - Pidcock St Camperdown , from Nov 06, 2008 11:00 AM to Nov 23, 2008 05:00 PM)

Aboriginal Women’s Art Exhibition Featuring: Shirley Amos, Bronwyn Bancroft, Jessica Birk, Euphemia Bostock, Tracey Bostock, Charmaine Davis, Joy Duncan, Danielle Gorogo, Kim Healy, May Hinch, Lee-Anne Hunter, Sally Morgan, Amberline Morgan, Carmel Richardson & other invited artists.

Eora Festival Art Exhibition (Eora College 333 Abercrombie St Darlington, from Nov 20, 2008 10:00 AM to Nov 28, 2008 04:00 PM)

Art Exhibition opening Thurs 20th Nov 12.30pm Sculpture, painting, prints, ceramics from emerging Indigenous art students.

Eora Festival - Music Concert (Eora 333 Abercrombie St Darlington , from Nov 20, 2008 02:30 PM to Nov 20, 2008 04:30 PM)

 

Eora Festival - Music (Eora college 333 Abercrombie St Darlington, from Dec 02, 2008 06:00 PM to Dec 02, 2008 08:30 PM)

A concert of original songs and favourites performed by certificate and diploma music graduates

Eora Festival - Music concert (Landsdowne Hotel, City Rd, Broadway, from Dec 04, 2008 04:30 PM to Dec 04, 2008 08:30 PM)

A concert of original songs and favourites performed by certificate and diploma music graduates

Eora Festival - Film Screening (Eora College 333 Abercrombie St Darlington, from Nov 27, 2008 06:00 PM to Nov 27, 2008 09:00 PM)

Showcase of original short dramas and documentaries

Family Day at the Block! (The Block, from Dec 06, 2008 02:00 PM to Dec 06, 2008 06:00 PM)

It’s on again!!! Be part of something positive… Deadly & Safe Environment This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for Aboriginal people. RECLAIM OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD Bbq (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market FREE OR A GOLD COIN DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS CONTINUED EVENT We believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to Aboriginal Culture. We know you do too!

Family Day at the Block! (The Block, from Dec 06, 2008 02:00 PM to Dec 06, 2008 06:00 PM)

It’s on again!!! Be part of something positive… Deadly & Safe Environment This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for Aboriginal people. RECLAIM OUR PEOPLE & COMMUNITY Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD Bbq (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market FREE OR A GOLD COIN DONATION TO SUPPORT THIS CONTINUED EVENT We believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to Aboriginal Culture. We know you do too!

16 DAYS of AWARENESS of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (Redfern Park , from Nov 27, 2008 10:30 AM to Nov 27, 2008 02:30 PM)

Inner City Domestic Violence Action Group, Redfern Legal Centre, Mudgin-gal Women's Centre and City of Sydney awareness day is at Redfern Park Activities include live entertainment, a free BBQ lunch, information stalls, kids activities, guest speakers and white ribbon workshops. The white ribbons are a sign that the wearer believes that violence towards women is unacceptable.

CoS Redfern Public Housing Forum - 10am Friday 5 December 2008 (The Redfern Centre, 9 Ogden Lane ( behind St. Saviours Anglican Church, Young Street),, from Dec 05, 2008 10:00 AM to Dec 05, 2008 11:30 AM)

The Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP will be hosting a community meetings in Redfern and Waterloo for public housing tenants.

CoS Waterloo Public Housing Forum - 2.30pm Wednesday 10th December 2008 (The Factory, 67 Raglan St Waterloo, from Dec 10, 2008 02:30 PM to Dec 10, 2008 04:00 PM)

The Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP will be hosting a community meetings in Redfern and Waterloo for public housing tenants.

WordUP! Book Launch (upstairs at The Factory Community Centre in Waterloo, 67 Raglan Street, Waterloo., from Dec 11, 2008 04:30 PM to Dec 11, 2008 06:00 PM)

Dr Anita Heiss, a member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales and one of Australia's most prolific and well-known authors of Indigenous literature, will be presenting children from the wordUP! literacy program that recently ran at The Yurungai Learning Centre community based project inspired to help close the gap in Indigenous disadvantage. with their books at the book launch party, which takes place on December 11th at The Factory Community Centre in Waterloo. The presentation of the books will follow a traditional dance performed by children that attend The Yurungai Learning Centre.

Yabun 2009 - Monday January 26. 10 am – 6.30pm (Victoria Park, Broadway, from Jan 26, 2009 08:30 AM to Jan 26, 2009 06:30 PM)

YABUN 2009 Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures - Victoria Park, Broadway, Monday January 26. With a dynamic program that brings politics, art and craft, literature, music and lots of activities for kids together, Yabun is shaping up to be bigger and better in 2009. Back at Victoria Park for the third year, Yabun has grown into the space and promises to deliver a dynamic and exciting day for all the family.

Family Day at the Block! (the Block, from Feb 21, 2009 01:00 PM to Feb 21, 2009 04:00 PM)

Guaranteed Safe Environment Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids, friends, community and family. Hear some history, share some history and make a statement that Blak Fullas are STRONG & PROUD BBQ (sausage sizzle); Fruit: bottled water; Live & deadly acts; Jumping Castle; Face Painting, Arts & Crafts Market

Night of the Black Stars (February 13) (The Block in Redfern, next to Redfern Community Centre, from Feb 13, 2009 03:00 PM to Feb 13, 2009 09:00 PM)

Aboriginal Boxing, basketball and culture will make a triumphant return to the Aboriginal heartland of Redfern on Black Friday, Friday 13 February, as part of a major community event to raise funds for the Indigenous Sporting Academy and Indigenous Boxing Academy reports City news on 4th February 2009.

Kristina Keneally - Housing NSW Tenants Redfern Community Forum (Our Place Community Centre, Morehead Street Redfern , from Feb 26, 2009 10:00 AM to Feb 26, 2009 12:00 PM)

Meet Member for Heffron Kristina Keneally and representatives from Housing NSW and the the police.

1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Training for Community Workers (Alexandria Park Community Centre, from Apr 29, 2009 09:00 AM to Apr 29, 2009 04:30 PM)

SDN Children's Services and Connect Redfern have organised for Parentshop to provide free training for community workers. To help manage aged children 2-12. Registration closes 9th April

REDWatch Meeting with Minister Keneally - 5 March 2009 (Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street Waterloo, from Mar 05, 2009 06:00 PM to Mar 05, 2009 08:00 PM)

Redfern Waterloo – What will change under New Management? REDWatch invites you to its Monthly meeting to hear: Kristina Keneally Minister for Redfern Waterloo & Roy Wakelin-King Redfern Waterloo Authority (RWA) CEO

Redfern ANZAC Day 2009 (The Block and Redfern Park, from Apr 25, 2009 01:00 PM to Apr 25, 2009 04:30 PM)

All welcome to The Black Diggers march from The Block to Redfern Park for the commemorative ceremony.