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]]>Premier retains Redfern Waterloo Ministry
Indigenous Excellence Centre opens
Redfern Health Centre ready to serve
Rabbitohs returned happily to Redfern
Alexandria wins inaugural Christmas Banner Competition
Redfern and Aunty Beryl fit for a Prince
Family Violence Taskforce up and running
Community Information Meeting on 8 Central Avenue
Redfern Police Chief boxes for kids’ future
Signage for 8 Central Avenue determined
World class movies to be made in Darlington
Kylie Kwong cooks for Chinese NY – 20th February
REDWater Community Markets – 20th February
Family and Culture Day at The Block – 27th February
Koori Job Ready 2010 course dates
With the Christmas and New Year celebrations now over, I hope you had an enjoyable time with family and friends and like ourselves, are ready for an exciting year.
The Redfern Waterloo Authority has significant milestones ahead of us in 2010. Over the coming months we will see a number of the major projects that the RWA has been involved in come to fruition. We have seen the new facilities at Channel 7, the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence and the Community Health Centre all commence operations over the Christmas and New Year period. This will result in a real boost to the area in terms of economic and social activity, which will lead to lasting positive change for the area. This is the essence of the Urban Renewal program that the RWA has been actively involved in and it is also a reflection of the tremendous commitment of the many stakeholders who have been engaged in these projects.
I am also pleased to inform you of the recent appointment of Melissa Gibson as our Director of Human Services, familiar to some of you already. The establishment of this position reflects a clear commitment by the Authority to deliver on its commitments in this key area of our work. Melissa and her team will be actively working with all stakeholders in the community to assist in the long term delivery of improved human services for the aged and young alike, the disabled, migrants and the homeless.
A key focus of the Authority for 2010 is the delivery of key milestones for the Redfern Waterloo area, including the Built Environment Plan 2, the commencement of the Redfern Railway Station upgrade, the implementation of the redevelopment of North Eveleigh, and the many other tasks that we are engaged in. We will also continue our efforts in the development of our successful Aboriginal employment program and local business development.
I look forward to working with you in these and other community-benefiting endeavours. Kind regards, Roy Wakelin-King.
Redfern Waterloo is at the top of government with the Premier electing to retain her Ministry of Redfern Waterloo after being sworn in as Premier on 4th December 2009. She has now held responsibility for Redfern Waterloo since 8th September 2008. The Premier said the local area and the people of Redfern and Waterloo are very close to her heart. “It was important for me to retain the portfolio of Redfern Waterloo and continue to oversee the good work the RWA is doing” she said.
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence opened its doors to the young Indigenous community and the broader public in January 2010. The Centre boats a state-of-the-art recreation gymnasium, outdoor swimming pool, dining hall and activity rooms, and accommodation for over 100 people. The Redfern Waterloo Authority helped in brokering the Redfern site for the Centre and committed $500,000 for its construction and operation. All members of the public are invited to join the gym, with monies earned returned to the not-for-profit Centre. To find out more information contact the NCIE office on 9016 1069 or the health and membership office on 1300 866 761.
Another major local provider, the Redfern Health Centre, formally opens its doors this month. An adaptive re-use of the historic Redfern Courthouse built in 1898, the Centre will serve in the areas of mental health, drug and alcohol, HIV and health. Clients will typically be referred by a doctor, health professional or agent. The RWA and NSW Health managed the sale of the Rachel Foster Hospital site to fund the $10 million re-development of the old Courthouse building into the new Health Centre.
More than 5,000 faithful braved inclement weather on Sunday 7th February to watch the Rabbitohs take on the Manly Sea Eagles in opening trial of the NRL season at the ATP Performance Centre, dubbed the Return to Redfern Oval match. They were not disappointed with the Rabbitohs thumping the visitors 42-12, after a nervous start and 12-0 down at the first quarter. Earlier the Premier, Kristina Keneally, showed off her try-scoring skills for the All Star Celebrities against the Greaties from the Eighties.
Alexandria Park Community School took out the top prize of $1,000 in the inaugural RWA Christmas Banner Competition for their banner which depicted both Indigenous and modern festive celebrations. Youth services group Life for Kids were the runners-up with their colourful Aboriginal flag banner pocketing $500, and Darlington Primary School’s fruity Christmas tree banner earned them the People’s Choice Award and $1,000. RWA CEO Roy Wakelin-King said the competition, open to schools and youth services in the area, was a great success and will be run annually.
When Prince William came to Redfern on 18th January, much of the local community turned out to see their first royal in the flesh. For Aunty Beryl Van Oploo of Yaama Dhiyaan it was a familiar setting. Around 40 years ago Aunty Beryl served Prince Charles down at the Rocks with a team of caterers from La Perouse, where she was teaching in a similar program to Yaama Dhiyaan. She said it was ironic she was asked to cater afternoon tea for Prince William and around 60 elders at the Redfern Community Centre. Prince William was served up the best of Yaama’s morning tea offerings including custard tarts, lemon myrtle butter biscuits, chocolate truffles and a fruit cocktail.
Meeting for the first time in December 2009, the Redfern Waterloo Heritage Taskforce is underway and is currently seeking two Indigenous members. The Taskforce will meet approximately four times in the year with sub-groups meeting in between. Opportunities for conservation and re-use of heritage in Redfern Waterloo will be identified by project basis. Nominations for projects are currently open until 25th February 2010. For more information contact Juliet Suich on 9202 9100 or Juliet.suich@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
The Family Violence Taskforce is up and running with two meetings held late in 2009 and the first meeting in 2010 currently being scheduled. Non-government organisations have broadened membership and include the likes of South Sydney Community Aid, Scarba, Relationships Australia, Hillsong, Wirringia Baiya and St Vincent De Paul. For the year ahead the Taskforce is focussed on identifying service needs, training for workers and courses for victims, as well as reviewing current programs. For more information contact Julie Parsons on 9202 9100 or Julie.parsons@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
The RWA held a community information meeting on 8 Central Avenue (the Channel 7 building) on 6th December 2009. More than 50 local residents turned out to hear from the RWA and representatives from Channel 7, Global Television (also tenants of the building along with Pacific Magazines), the City of Sydney Council and SDH & Associate Architects. Issues raised concerned better communication, parking, lighting and public transport. The RWA is planning for another community information meeting in the coming months. For more information contact Julie Parsons (Julie.parsons@rwa.nsw.gov.au) or Ben Falkenmire (ben.falkenmire@rwa.nsw.gov.au) on 9202 9100.
On 18th December 2009 at the PCYC South Sydney, Redfern Police Superintendent Luke Freudenstein donned the gloves and took to the boxing ring to help promote the new facilities on offer at the club. It was reportedly a tough fight for the Superintendent, but he found support from the sidelines form the local kids he has been training on weekday mornings at the South Sydney PCYC. The RWA funded the supply of the boxing ring for the day which raised money for the PCYC and the Superintendent’s support of a local child through private schooling.
A development application for the erection of signage at 8 Central Avenue, Australian Technology Park (the Channel 7 building) was approved on 28th January 2009. The development application provides for the erection of tenant signage on each façade of the building with associated illumination. The intensity of illuminated signage must be reduced by 50% between the hours of 10pm and 6am and must not cause objectionable glare or injury to the amenity of the neighbourhood.
The RWA approved a development application on 22nd December 2009 that will see animation star George Miller and his company create world-class movies at CarriageWorks. Miller’s production company Kennedy Miller Mitchell will make their new home in Bays 22-25 of CarriageWorks where the sequel to Happy Feet, and Mad Max: Fury Road will be produced in a purpose-built digital film studio.
Renowned chef Kylie Kwong will be cooking to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Saturday 20th February at the Eveleigh Farmers’ Market. The cooking demonstration will run from 10am-10:45am. Kylie will be using fresh produce from stallholders at the Market. “I love Eveleigh Farmers’ Market commitment to the promotion of sustainable living and ethical eating, and I feel very at home being surrounded by the abundance of fresh locally grown food and passionate producers,” she said. Kylie Kwong is a passionate advocator for the sustainable food movement and serves only locally grown, organic and bio dynamic produce in her Sydney restaurant Billy Kwong.
The REDWater Community Market continues to offer hand-made, recycled and second-hand goods on the third Saturday of each month. Get down to Redfern Park from 8am to find that treasure gift, hobby item or something unique for the home. To hold a stall call 0434 197 527 and for general information call 9698 9569.
Skipping the typically festive month of January, Family and Culture Day at The Block returns this month on 27th February with more live music, performances, food and activities for the family. This is a monthly event held on the last Saturday of the month. For more information contact Shane Phillips at Tribal Warrior on 9699 3491.
The Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training Centre is back with the first term of students beginning today. This year’s course dates are as follows:
Term 1: 8th February to 1st April
Term 2: 3rd May to 2nd July
Term 3: 26th July to 24th Sept
Term 4: 11th October to 10th December
For more information contact Andrew Constantinidis on 9202 9100.
The Koori Job Ready team also commenced their first term today. Course dates for 2010, along with the relevant information days, are as follows:
Term 1: 8th February to 2nd April
Term 2: 19th April to 11th June (information day: 7th April)
Term 3: 5th July to 27th August (information day: 22nd June)
Term 4: 11th October to 3rd December (information day: 28th September)
For more information contact Wayne Dargan (9202 9100, 0423 414 643) or Rohan Tobler (9202 9100, 0414 137 816).
To be added to the RWA Update distribution list, make comments or suggest a news item or event, please contact the RWA’s Communications Officer Ben Falkenmire on 9202 9112 or ben.falkenmire@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
If you live near the Australian Technology Park, keep abreast of the latest news on the Park by registering for the free ATP Newsletter. Head to www.atp.com.au, and click on “Newsletters” to subscribe.
Ben Falkenmire
Communications
Redfern-Waterloo Authority
1 Lawson Square
PO Box 3332
Redfern NSW 2016
T: 02 9202 9112
F: 02 9202 9111
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This information service has been developed to provide you with the latest in development news, news, courses, events, meetings and anything else that is a part of this vibrant community. If you wish to receive this update in future, add events or news, or have any suggestions, comments or input, please contact the RWA’s Communications Officer Ben Falkenmire on 9202 9112 or ben.falkenmire@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
In this Update:
National Centre of Indigenous Excellence set to open
Channel 7 to begin production at ATP
Redfern Health Centre nearing completion
Eveleigh Farmers’ Markets voted best in Sydney
Redfern Centre Urban Design Principles closer to exhibition
RWA CEO responds to Central magazine
Exciting future for Redfern Business
Hi Rize basketball day a blast
Women Storm to success in Koori Knockout
Demolition taking place at North Eveleigh
Christmas Banner competition for schools now open
Redfern Police Chief to step into the ring for local PCYC
Local Health Service Forum – 13th November
Child protection seminar for Waterloo residents – 18th November
Waterloo Community Safety Action Group – 18th November
Waterloo Learning, Employment, Enterprise Action Group – 18th November
RedWater community markets – 21st November
Redfern and Waterloo Neighbourhood Days – 21st November
Family and Culture Day at The Block – 28th November
Seniors’ Xmas Party around the bend – 8th December
Koori Job Ready Course openings for 2010
Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training course openings for 2010
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Construction of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence is nearing completion at the George Street site. The Centre plans to host a Community Open Day in late 2009 with the date to be advised. The RWA has recently approved a development application for the erection of signage at the George Street entrance as well as signage within the site. Foundation membership packages for the Centre are currently on offer. For more information visit the NCIE Sales Office at 88 Pitt Street, Redfern or call 1300 866 761.
The Channel 7 studio and office complex is nearing completion with the finishing touches being made. Channel 7 employees will begin relocating to the new building at the ATP in January 2010. By the end of January, approximately 1,200 employees from Channel 7, Pacific Magazines and Global Television will be based at the building, with a capacity for a further 800 employees. The RWA is currently considering a development application for the attendance of audiences at the facility.
The new Redfern Health Centre is nearing completion with an end of November target completion date. The redevelopment of the site will provide modern community health facilities including mental health, drug and alcohol, community HIV and community nursing services at one of Redfern’s most historic sites, the old Redfern Courthouse building. This building is of heritage significance and has been an important part of Redfern’s cultural history since 1898. A new health centre in this location will breathe new life into the building through its adaptive reuse.
After only seven months of operation the Eveleigh Farmers’ Markets was awarded the Sydney Morning Heralds Foodies Guide to Sydney 2010 Award for Best Markets in Sydney. Eveleigh Markets Manager Ariana Aljinovic received the award October 8, 2009. Eveleigh Markets was judged the best on “excellence of product, knowledge and understanding of what is stocked, attention to detail and engagement with business”. The award also acknowledged Eveleigh Markets Management’s undertaking of authenticity audits with stallholders on an ongoing basis to reassure product quality.
The final draft Redfern Centre Urban Design Principles (formerly referred to as the Redfern Town Centre Guidelines) was presented to the Built Environment Ministerial Advisory Committee on 7th October 2009. This draft is being sent to the Minister for Redfern Waterloo's office seeking approval to formerly exhibit the final draft to the public. The date of this exhibition will be made public when it becomes known.
In a letter to the editor at Central Magazine, RWA CEO Roy Wakelin-King outlined the RWA’s performance of its obligations in relation to ICAC and what it has achieved in the area to-date. A full version of this letter can be found at www.redfernwaterloo.com.au under “Latest News”.
In a letter to local businesses in the Redfern-Waterloo area, the RWA, City of Sydney and the Redfern Chamber of Commerce joined forces to highlight the exciting developments in the area and opportunities for the future. The letter highlighted the Council’s spending of $48 million in the area, the Federal Government’s spending of over $30 million on the new National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, the NSW Government’s development of old disused State sites allowing for tens of millions of dollars to be reinvested into the Redfern Waterloo area, and the approval of the Pemulwuy Project Concept Plan for The Block, uplifting the Aboriginal community. A major opportunity for local business is the arrival of Channel 7 and its partner companies to the Australian Technology Park in January 2010. Opening shutter doors will better promote the area and invite people to conduct their commerce here. Head to the RWA homepage (www.redfernwaterloo.com.au) to read the letter in full under “Latest News”.
The Waterloo Green 3-on-3 Basketball tournament was held on 14th October in Raglan Street during the second week of school holidays. Around 70 people played on the day with an U16 Girls team from Alexandria Park Community School trumping all competition, including the NSW Fire Brigade and NSW Police, to claim the trophy. Ambulance services, the Redfern Lions, Babana Men’s Group and a Rabbitohs player were there to lend a hand. Medicare, Centrelink, YMCA/NCIE, Barnardos, NSW Health and Redfern Aboriginal Medical Service provided information on the day to help raise awareness about the problems of binge drinking and illicit drug use, as well as promoting safe and healthy relationships. The RWA is an active member of the NSW Health Community Drug Action Team that made the day happen.
The women from Waterloo Storm showed the men how it’s done at the 2009 NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout carnival held at Armidale in the first weekend of October. The female team made it all the way through the draw to the grand final where they stormed over North Casino 20-10 to take the title. The men’s teams from the Redfern All Blacks, Waterloo Storm and United Rugby League could not match the women against strong competition from the likes of Walgett BAC and the Mindaribba Warriors who both met in the men’s grand final. Two periods of extra time were required before Walgett claimed the trophy with a final score of 48-44. The RWA was again happy to lend support in the form of sponsorship for the female Waterloo Storm team, and the provision of uniforms for the men from the All Blacks, Storm and United teams.
RailCorp commenced demolishing two buildings at the western (entrance) end of North Eveleigh on 2nd November 2009. The demolition was approved under development application and will involve both buildings bordering the railway tracks. These buildings were determined structurally unsound and an imminent safety hazard due to termite infestations. It is anticipated the demolition will take six weeks to complete. Residents and office workers onsite at North Eveleigh may experience increased noise and traffic associated with the demolition. The entrance road to North Eveleigh will remain accessible. Works will take place between the hours of 7am to 6pm Mondays to Fridays, and 8am to 1pm Saturdays. For information about the demolition contact Phil Gillespie from Ross Mitchell Associates (the demolition contractor engaged by RailCorp) on 9642 0011.
The RWA and Eveleigh Markets are hosting a Christmas Banner Competition for schools and youth groups in the City of Sydney local government area which is now open. Prize money will be awarded to the winner, the runner-up and the people’s choice banner. Schools interested in participating will be supplied with a participant’s pack including a banner, paints and design guidelines. Each entry will be displayed at the Eveleigh Markets in the month of December with the winner announced at the markets on Saturday 19th December 2009. Banners need to be completed and submitted by 25th November 2009. For more information contact Julie Parsons on 9202 9100 or Julie.parsons@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
Redfern Local Area Command Superintendent Luke Freudenstein is donning the gloves and stepping into the ring next month to fight a yet to be confirmed opponent and help raise awareness about South Sydney PCYC and its reopening. The exhibition card will feature young men who have been hard at work training alongside Luke Freudenstein down at the PCYC for the last six months. To raise much-needed money for the club there will be a small entry fee, a BBQ, a raffle and drinks for sale. For more information contact Brian Rule on 9319 4240 or brule@pcyc.nsw.org.au.
The Redfern Mental Health Team is holding a presentation on “Treatment options for consumers with drug and alcohol addiction” this month. The guest speaker will be Darren Smyth, a clinical nurse consultant in drug health. The event will run from 2:30pm until 4:30pm on Friday 13th November upstairs at Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern. For more information or to RSVP contact Stephen Cashen on Stephen.cashen@email.cs.nsw.gov.au or 9395 0444.
The Department of Community Services is holding a seminar and morning tea titled “Child Protection in the Real World’ at the Waterloo Neighbourhood Centre this month. The seminar will discuss child protection reports and their effect, legislation in the field of child protection, community responsibility, and avenues for DOCS and the community to work closer together. The seminar will be held on Wednesday 18th November 2009 from 10am until 11:30am. For more information and to RSVP contact Dominic Grenot on 9265 9954 or Don Stewart on 9202 9115.
Agencies and residents working in the field of community safety in the Waterloo area are invited to attend the next Community Safety Action Group meeting at The Factory Community Centre. An update on the progress of the Waterloo Green Action Plan will be provided. The meeting is on 18th November 2009 from 2:30pm. For more information please contact Dominic Grenot on 9265 9954 or Don Stewart on 9202 9115.
Agencies and residents working in the field of learning, employment or enterprise in the Waterloo area are invited to attend the next Action Group meeting at the Factory Community Centre. The meeting on 18th November at 10am will debrief the Solander Landscape Project with discussions about plans for similar projects in the future. For more information please contact Mike Shreenan at The Factory on 8399 1011 or MShreenan@the-factory.org.au.
Monthly markets focussing on sustainable goods commenced in newly upgraded Redfern Park in September. The markets held on the third Saturday of every month focus on goods which are handmade, recycled or second-hand. The new markets have the backing of the City of Sydney, The Factory Community Centre and the Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre. All monies raised from stallholder-fees are injected back into local community projects such as the Waterloo Recycling Workshop. This month’s markets will take place on Saturday 21st November 2009 from 8am to 4pm. Commercial stall space costs $40 with discounts available for local charities. For general enquiries contact 9698 9569. To book a stall call 0434 197 527 from Thursday 12th November onwards.
The sunshine is out and summer is here. It is time for the Redfern Neighbourhood Advisory Board to get people together for an information day at Poet’s Corner, Morehead Street, Redfern. Head down for food, music and activities on Saturday 21st November 2009 from 11am to 3pm. The annual Waterloo Summer on the Green is on Friday 4th December 2009 from 2pm until 5pm. It will feature free music, a free BBQ and games and activities from local organisations. For more information contact Mike Shreenan at The Factory on 8399 1011 or MShreenan@the-factory.org.au.
As the Saturdays warm up so does the atmosphere at the monthly Family and Culture Day at The Block. With top Indigenous musicians, dancers and artists performing along with food and activities, it’s a guaranteed fun-filled day in the neighbourhood. The days are held on the last Saturday of every month with the next one to take place on 28th November 2009. For more information contact Shane Phillips at Tribal Warrior on 9699 3491.
The RWA is inviting Seniors in the Redfern-Waterloo area to a free Christmas Party Lunch to be held at the Australian Technology Park. The lunch will begin at 12pm on Tuesday 8th December 2009 in the Dining Room at the ATP in Locomotive Street, Eveleigh. Parking spots are available for a fee. Free transport will be provided from central collection points. Please advise the RWA if you require transport. To reserve a seat or for more information, please contact Julie Parsons on 9202 9100.
While the final semester for 2009 is underway, now is the ideal time to register interest for the free Indigenous course at the Les Tobler Construction Centre in 2010. The first course will commence 15th February 2010. Courses run over eight weeks from 8:30pm to 2:30pm and focus on carpentry, formwork, plastering, concreting, bricklaying, scaffolding and forklift operations among other subjects, with a view to gainful employment for graduates. For more information contact Wayne Dargan (9202 9100, 0423 414 643, wayne.dargan@rwa.nsw.gov.au), Rohan Tobler (9202 9100, 0423 414 643, rohan.tobler@rwa.nsw.gov.au) or the centre down at 255 Wilson Street, Darlington (9690 2497).
Yaama is currently holding its final course for 2009 but is also fielding interest for courses in 2010. The first course will commence in February. The course is open to both indigenous and non-indigenous people and runs for nine weeks covering food and beverage service, customer service, cooking classes, responsible service of alcohol (RSA), responsible conduct of gaming (RCG) and barista (coffee) training. Over 100 people have graduated from course since early 2006 and nearly 70% of those have found employment or moved into further education. For more information contact Andrew Constantinidis on 9202 9130 or Andrew.constantinidis@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
Source: www.redfernwaterloo.nsw.gov.au/publications/rwa_update.html
]]>On the entertainment front our hosts special guest performing, Native 612 NZ will grace our stage,
Urban Prophetz Records artists from Samoa, Tonga, NZ
A-Live Entertainment Dance Company brand new choreography.
Howlin Funk Music Latin Wolf, Miss Chris, Kamikazi
"Lauren" singer song writer
+ Our favourites Michael Donovan, Allara, Nellie Dargan, Black turtles,
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On the entertainment front our hosts special guest performing, Native 612 NZ will grace our stage,
Urban Prophetz Records artists from Samoa, Tonga, NZ
A-Live Entertainment Dance Company brand new choreography.
Howlin Funk Music Latin Wolf, Miss Chris, Kamikazi
"Lauren" singer song writer
+ Our favourites Michael Donovan, Allara, Nellie Dargan, Black turtles,
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Redfern Waterloo the best in Sydney’s eyes
Family and Culture Days rockin’ at The Block
Redfern businesses need to network; Chamber
Pemulwuy gets the nod for The Block
Eye screening day sees to children and parents
Redfern Town Centre guidelines closer to public exhibition
Redfern Waterloo Business Advice Service
Professor Patrick Dodson dines at Yaama Dhiyaan
Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training
The Factory acknowledges community’s ‘unsung heroes’
Eveleigh Markets Manager Ariana Aljinovic said it was an honour to receive the award, especially for the farmers and producers who are now attracting more than 3,000 visitors every Saturday morning.
“Ever since we started operating, community support for the Market has grown,” she said. “A few weeks ago we had more than 4,000 people walking through the door. It is no wonder considering the amazing range of produce on offer from more than 65 stallholders.”
Eveleigh Markets was judged the best on the criteria of ‘excellence of product, knowledge and understanding of what is stocked, attention to detail and engagement with business’. The award acknowledged Management’s undertaking of authenticity audits with stallholders on an ongoing basis to reassure product quality.
Minister for Redfern Waterloo, Kristina Keneally, said the award reinforced how impressive the markets had become. “I have spent many a Saturday morning at the markets with my family enjoying the produce, atmosphere and a Kangaroo pie from Yaama Dhiyaan,” she said.
Markets stallholder Jacqui Corrie from Egganic in Orange has been on board since the markets opened in February this year. She and her partner make the four hour trip each Saturday to sell fresh free-range eggs.
“We tested the water with Castle Hill (farmers’ markets),” Jacqui said. “The only problem being that it’s a monthly market and that’s why Eveleigh has been so fantastic for us, because we can bring down our eggs every week. We have been so caught up with Eveleigh that we haven’t had time for many other farmers’ markets.”
Jacqui said the venue also helps. “It is an all weather facility. And the CarriageWorks is great because they hold other functions and draw in new crowds. It’s not an island on its own,” she said.
Other produce to be found at the ‘rail-hail-shine’ venue at the CarriageWorks venue include lamb, beef and pork, in-season fruit and vegetables, honey, new season olive oils, artisan bread, shellfish, goats cheese and baked goods.
An upcoming date to record on the calendar is the Christmas Markets on 19th December. “This market will feature delicious Christmas produce,” Ariana said. “You can already place an order for your Christmas turkey.”
The Artisans’ Art and Craft Market continues to showcase the very best individually-designed local art, sculpture, design, ceramics, glass, craft and Indigenous artworks at the same CarriageWorks location on the first Sunday of every month.
The Eveleigh Markets opportunity was created by the $3 million refurbishment of the heritage Blacksmith’s Workshop at North Eveleigh Railyards undertaken by the NSW Government and the Redfern Waterloo Authority.
For more information about the Markets visit www.eveleighmarket.com.au or phone Ariana Aljinovic on (02) 9209 4163.
I am delighted Redfern -Waterloo has received the recognition it deserves in the form of The Sydney Morning Herald best markets award for our Eveleigh Farmers’ Markets. This is a positive step for the community and finishes of what has been a positive year for the area.
The arrival of Channel 7 and more than 2,000 staff towards the start of 2010 marks another special event in the area’s future. The movement of Channel 7 and its partner companies is an enormous vote of confidence by these organisations in the future of Redfern-Waterloo.
Progress continues with the design of the upgrade of Redfern Railway Station, which will involve the Eveleigh Heritage Walk (pedestrian bridge). This is a complex project and we are working with RailCorp, planners and architects to achieve an optimal outcome for users of the station and surrounding areas.
More than 160 people have now graduated from Yaama Dhiyaan and the Koori Job Ready Course since 2006. The majority of these graduates have moved directly into employment or higher education. These are strong numbers and ones we will look to build on in 2010.
We will also look to build on levels of transparency and communication that we have made steps towards in 2009. Fundamental to our organisation is the community we serve and the opportunity for all stakeholders to be informed, have their say and be heard. This is the key for a vibrant RedfernWaterloo of the future.
Roy Wakelin-King
The latest end-of-the-month event in September celebrated Indigenous sport and literature at one of Australia’s most iconic Indigenous landmarks. The Black Turtles, Michael Donovan and others were on hand to ensure both white and black visitors enjoyed an ear-full of entertainment.
Tribal Warrior’s Shane Phillips said attendance levels were easily reaching over 200 people. “People are coming from all over the place. A lot of the families in the area are making it as well. It’s important for them to have ownership of it and be part of it.”
The days are drug and alcohol free, an important message to be sending out Shane Phillips said.
“It shows the community is doing something about the effects of drugs and alcohol for our children,” he said. “It’s about teaching Koori kids in the community what they can be, instead of being told what they are.”
Congratulations to the Redfern Waterloo Community Drug Action Team which secured funding of $10,000 through NSW Health to provide continued assistance to Tribal Warrior and the days which are held on the last Saturday of every month. For more information contact Tribal Warrior on (02) 9699 3491.
Photo: Kamikazi Dancers stood and delivered to a captivated crowd.
“With all the development that is occurring in Redfern it is very important businesses are aware of it and have an opportunity to be heard,” Chamber President Mary Lynne Pidcock said.
The Redfern Chamber has been holding networking events throughout the year hosted by various companies and organisations, including the Tudor Inn, Landcom, the City of Sydney and South Sydney Leagues.
The RWA hosted a networking night in June at the Australian Technology Park (ATP) where more than 50 businesses were represented, including the Aboriginal Housing Company, Taylors College and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
“We had a great turnout,” Mary Lynne said. “The invitation was extended to the tenants of the ATP, so we had a large variety of companies represented.”
Roy Wakelin-King of the RWA spoke to the group about the activities being undertaken by the RWA and included a presentation of the SBS Living Black program’s report on the RWA’s Koori Job Ready Course from earlier in the year.
Listing the Channel 7 development at ATP where more than 2,000 people will work weekly, Mary Lynne said many local business owners are not aware of it and the potential for their businesses.
“Our networking events are a really good opportunity to hear from people first-hand who are working with these projects everyday,” she said.
For more information about upcoming events contact RWCC President, Mary Lynne Pidcock on 0419 657 888 or email her through the www.rwchamber.com.au website.
Photo: Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce President Mary Lynne Pidcock with Greg Colbran from DeiCorp (left) and Mick Mundine of the Aboriginal Housing Company (right).
The Aboriginal Housing Company’s Pemulwuy Project Concept Plan for The Block was approved by the NSW Planning Minister Kristina Keneally in July.
The $60 million Project is set to deliver 62 residential apartments and 9,000 square metres of commercial use, shops and community and cultural space.
It could also deliver around 200 construction jobs and 100 ongoing positions.
“This is the first step in creating a modern, sustainable and accessible community,” Ms Keneally said. “It is an exciting step to know the historic site will become a sustainable and accessible residential and commercial precinct for the local community.”
The AHC’s CEO Mick Mundine said he was very pleased to have received approval for the Pemulwuy Project.
“It boils down to respect and respecting one another. And that’s what has been brought to The Block,” Mr Mundine said. “It’s been a long journey getting here, and it’s about bringing everybody together to make that journey a reality.”
The AHC is currently putting together a five year draft plan for development.
The South Sydney Herald are fundraising for Pemulwuy with a target of $5,000. Head to the website www.gofundraise.com.au/Pemulwuy to make a donation or contact the AHC directly on 9318 0177.
“We set up a fun-filled day so families could attend and children and their parents could have their eyes screened,” the Benevolent Society’s Henrietta Foulds said.
Almost every family had at least one member that required a further follow-up. Optometrists there on the day had taken a day off their annual leave to provide the service.
Henrietta said the children that needed spectacles and further testing were provided with both free of charge.
“We would hope to repeat the day again,” Henrietta said. “The service has a real direct health outcome. These are kids and parents that would have not been picked up in the usual medical channels.”
Barnados, SDN Brighter Futures, the Factory Community Centre and the Benevolent Society spread the word around the community for the day.
The RWA were delighted to be able to support the event by providing a BBQ lunch and a jumping castle for the children to enjoy whilst they waited to be screened.
Photo: Eye screening in action with one of the volunteer optometrists.
Connecting Community
The National Centre of Indigenous Excellence is opening in November 2009 and is currently offering early membership packages to this premier sporting facility. The membership packages include no start-up fees, consultation and training, an NCIE Bag and water bottle and the chance to win a 40 inch Samsung LCD TV.
For more information call the NCIE on 1300 866 761 or walk into their sales office at 88 Pitt Street, Redfern.
A final draft of the proposed Town Centre Guidelines is expected late October, with a public exhibition to take place towards the end of the year.
The Town Centre is envisaged to provide activity and a focus for jobs, housing, transport and importantly a meeting place for residents and workers. The key focus for the RWA is the delivery of:
Back in June members of the Built Environment Ministerial Advisory Committee and other community members took part in a workshop to discuss plans for the Town Centre.
“It’s been useful to be involved in the process and to have community input into the early stage of the process,” Geoff Turnbull, a member of the Advisory Committee said.
The RWA lodged an amendment to the height of buildings in the Redfern Town Centre SEPP that was gazetted 25th September 2009. This amendment reduced the podium heights around the buildings.
To view the amended map head to www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/mapindex?type=epi&year=2005&no=194 or for more information email redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
Illustration: The recent SEPP amendment means that podiums around the two main town centre buildings (featured), have been reduced in height to 2 and 3 storeys.
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“ I think the amount of drug use in the community has reduced dramatically since that time,” South Sydney Youth Services Director Shane Brown said. “Heroin has particularly reduced in the last ten years. I think children are safer than they were.”
Shane Brown would know. He has been working with South Sydney Youth Services for the past 23 years helping kids, youths and families on the street and in crisis. Today the SSYS works with 800 people a year on primarily housing, mental health and educational and training issues.
“We work with a lot of young people who have missed out on getting training and unemployment,” Shane said. “Our relationship with the RWA has allowed us to direct kids to training courses like Yaama Dhiyaan and the Koori Job Ready Course.”
“We just had one young lady, Shantell Kemble who we referred to a Yaama Dhiyaan program. She had spent a year-and-a-half doing nothing at all. After graduating she found a job as a barista in the city. She has found a real boost in self-confidence.”
Around 68% of the people using the non-government organisation service are indigenous.
Four counselors, two clinical psychologists, education workers and a number of youth workers are on hand. The organisation is however relocating to 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville on 2 November for one year, while Council renovates their current premise at Waterloo Oval.
Head to their website www.ssys.org.au or call them on (02) 9318 0539 for more information.
Photo: Yaama graduate Shantell Kemble with SSYS support worker Mardi Angelopolos.
Redfern Police have been hard at work improving safety levels in their local area command and have achieved significant reductions in the level of crime.
House break-ins have significantly reduced in all areas with an increased presence of uniformed and undercover police and the targeting of known offenders. Police are also happy to report little disturbance from groups of people or associated violence in Redfern.
On prevention, a youth program in the area has been implemented aimed at reducing crime activity, such as robbery offences, by young people. This is a coordinated program that involves police, families of young people, community leaders and other government agencies.
The stamp-down on illegal drugs continues with ongoing drug-related operations, including sniffer dogs, being used to identify and combat drug use and behaviour.
In a show of appreciation of Police efforts, the Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group handed out fliers on crime and safety issues in the area.
Superintendent Luke Freudenstein heads up the Redfern Local Area Command that takes in the suburbs of Redfern, Waterloo, Chippendale, Alexandria. Redfern Police can be reached on (02) 8303 5199.
Professor Dodson was acting in his role as the Director of Indigenous Policy and the Dialogue Research Unit at the University of NSW.
The Yawuru man from Broome was initially given a tour of both the Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality and Training Centre and the Les Tobler Construction Centre where the Koori Job Ready Course is run.
Aboriginal Elder Aunty Beryl Van Oploo, who teaches the course at Yaama Dhiyaan, told Professor Dodson how her dream to be able to provide Aboriginal people with skills to work in hospitality has now become a wonderful reality.
The head teacher of the Koori Job Ready Course, Ryan Jackson also proudly showed Professor Dodson through the Construction Centre that has filled 257 construction jobs with graduates from the course, with another 240 positions to be filled over the next two years.
Following the tour, the former Director of the Central Land Council and Kimberly Land Council dined on a menu specially prepared by Yaama Dhiyaan’s young Aboriginal chef Mathew Cribb. Dishes included crocodile ravioli, macadamia and wild thyme crusted emu fillet, baked chocolate and wattle seed pots served with double cream.
Professor Dodson remarked that he would like to see the initiatives of Yaama Dhiyaan and the Koori Job Ready Course offered Australia-wide, particularly in his hometown of Broome in Western Australia.
Professor Dodson is a former Royal Commissioner into Aboriginal Deaths In Custody and for six years was the Chairman of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.
Photo: Professor Dodson joined by head Yaama Aboriginal chef Mathew Cribb and Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo.
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Twenty awards were allotted to groups such as REdWatch, the Food Distribution Network, the South Sydney Herald and the Redfern Legal Centre. Individual awards acknowledged members of the Waterloo Recycling Workshop in Phillip Street, Family day on the Block organisers and key event managers.
“The people collecting these awards are genuine unsung heroes in the community,” the Factory’s Mike Shreenan said. “It’s impossible to properly measure the huge positive impact of the work they do but I’m quite sure we would be a lot worse off without them.”
This was the Factory’s third annual Volunteers Awards ceremony. Mike Shreenan is the man who started the initiative three years ago.
“There are a few awards at the national level,” Mike said. “But the volume of volunteering in the Redfern Waterloo area is phenomenal.”
“People say there is a lot of apathy in area, but the level of volunteers contradicts this. These awards are a way of showing people that residents in the area are making a real contribution,” Mike said.
Meghan Hibbert, the Area Director for the inner city from Housing NSW, joined the RWA’s Roy Wakelin-King in presenting the awards.
For details of other volunteering opportunities or how you could become involved in local projects please contact one of your local community or neighbourhood centres that include The Factory Community Centre (www.thefactory.org.au, 9698 9569), South Sydney Community Aid’s Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre (9319 4073), The Settlement (9698 3087) and Redfern Community Centre (9288 5713).
Photo: The Factory’s Mike Shreenan with the mic and Meghan Hibbert from Housing NSW.
Over 24 community groups and 52 individuals received an award at the event as a small token of appreciation of their efforts and contribution to community life. Group’s which received the reward and represent a large number of other volunteers include:
For more information or to send us your feedback please contact the Redfern Waterloo Authority, Level 11, Tower 2, 1 Lawson Square, Redfern
Tel: (02) 9202 9100 Fax: (02) 9202 9111 Mail: PO Box 3332, Redfern NSW 2016 Email: redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au Internet: www.redfernwaterloo.com.au
]]>Welcome to the electronic RWA Update. This information service has been developed to provide you with the latest in development news, courses, events, programs and anything else that is a part of this vibrant community. In order to keep you informed, the RWA Update will now be delivered by email on an ongoing basis. Please direct suggestions, information and feedback to redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
IN THIS UPDATE
Channel 7 is moving to Eveleigh
Community Grants of $5,000 on offer
Markets hit a high in weekly Eveleigh calendar
Roll Up Redfern campaign rolled out
Local apprentices and trainee star at awards night
Redfern Town Centre Guidelines update
Redfern Town Centre SEPP amendment
150th Anniversary for Mount Carmel
Family and Cultural Day another Block success
RWA now a local chamber member
3-on-3 Basketball Competition in Waterloo: 14 October 2009
Family Violence Taskforce: 21 October 2009
Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training Course: 2010
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The Channel 7 building in the Australian Technology Park is in its final stages of completion. When it is finished Channel 7 and its partner companies will relocate their offices from the north shore to the new site. More than 2,000 employees from Channel 7 will be spending their working lives in and around the area. Based on completion and relocation estimates, Channel 7 is expected to arrive early in 2010. The RWA are currently developing a program of activities to welcome Channel 7, Pacific Magazines and Global Television employees to the area.
The RWA is offering grants of up to $5,000 to non-for-profit organisations, community groups and individuals who service and/or live in the area. Applicants are required to be addressing local issues, thereby invigorating community resilience, building social capital and enhancing the well-being of the Redfern-Waterloo community. An applicant may receive a maximum of one grant each financial year. For more information contact the RWA’s Community Relations Manager, Julie Parsons on 9202 9100 or Julie.parsons@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
On 19th September more than 4,000 walked through the Eveleigh Farmer’s Markets, a record day buoyed by the CarriageWorks’s hosting of Re-threads, a clothing recycling event. This day compliments an average attendance of over 3,000 people who are attracted to the fresh produce from the farm on offer. Summer fruits hit the shelves in November and should be an ideal time to head over on a Saturday from 8am to 1pm. The Artisans’ Arts and Craft Markets continues to reach out to the local community and artists showcasing indie design, art and craft on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. A new website for both markets is soon to go live, but in the meantime you can find all the information you need at www.eveleighmarkets.com.au.
The RWA, the Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sydney Council are working together with other key stakeholders to launch the Roll Up Redfern campaign to local businesses in the area. The campaign aims at encouraging local businesses to roll up their shutters to create inviting and vibrant streetscapes for new visitors to the area. More than 2,000 people will be calling the Redfern area their working home in the coming year with the arrival of Channel 7 and its partner companies. Rolling up shutters sends the message that Redfern is open for business and activity.
Three locally-trained young workers picked up commendable awards at the 2009 Apprentice and Trainee Awards night on 18th September hosted by My Gateway. Tara Lett who is currently working at Café On The Park at Redfern Oval won the Yaama Dhiyaan Trainee of the Year. Craig O’Donnell was the judges’ choice for the Les Tobler Construction Training Centre Trainee of the Year award. He is currently working as a 1st year apprentice plumber with Anvason Plumbing at the Redfern Community Health Centre site. Another O’Donnell, Haydon, was awarded the Aboriginal Apprentice of the Year. The Under 20’s South Sydney Football player is currently a 3rd year apprentice with J R Keefe Plumbing on the Channel 7 building.
The RWA congratulates them all.
RWA staff have been busily progressing a final draft of the proposed Redfern Town Centre guidelines which is expected to be exhibited late October 2009. This final draft is the result of preliminary consultation with a Ministerial Committee comprising community members. The Town Centre is envisaged to provide activity and a focus for jobs, housing, transport and importantly a meeting place for residents and workers.
The RWA lodged an amendment to the height of buildings in the Redfern Town Centre SEPP that was gazetted 25th September 2009. This amendment reduced the podium heights around three buildings. To view the amended map head to http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/mapindex?type=epi&year=2005&no=194, or for more information email redfernwaterloo@rwa.nsw.gov.au.
Students in Year 10 and 11 from the Alexandria Park Community School took part in LOVE BiTES, a sexual assault and domestic and family violence program on 17th September 2009. Students created radio advertisements with the assistance of Koori Radio and developed posters about the prevention of violence against women in the community. The posters and advertisements will be showcased in an upcoming community event that will support White Ribbon Day, the international day to eliminate violence against women. The day was the result of a collaborated effort from the City of Sydney, The Factory, South Sydney Youth Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, Redfern Police, Mudgin-Gal, the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, South Sydney PCYC and the RWA.
The RWA were delighted to support the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the foundation of the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Waterloo. The event on 15th August 2009 included a Mass of Celebration with the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Cardinal George Pell, followed by refreshments for the congregation at the Erskineville Bowling Club.
Another warm Saturday event welcomed Indigenous families, locals and kids at the most recent Family and Culture Day at The Block. Shane Phillips of Tribal Warrior estimated the crowd to be easily over 300 people and said the event continues to reach out into the community to both black and white. The Black Turtles, Nelly Dargan and the dancers were notable crowd pleasers. The event is held on the last Saturday of every month with the next one to take place on 31st October. Contact Tribal Warrior on 9699 3491 for more.
The RWA is one of the latest local groups to become a member with the Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. Since 2003 the Chamber has been active in the area assisting local business. One initiative of the Chamber is a networking which the RWA hosted earlier on in the year. These nights present a unique opportunity for local business to chat with various levels of government about what is happening in the area and have their voice heard. Head to the RWCC’s website www.rwchamber.com.au to find out more or call President Mary Lynne Pidcock on 0419 657 888.
The RWA has reconvened the Youth Services Taskforce. The Taskforce is currently mapping service provision and support available to young people in the area. If you or your organisation would like to become involved in the Taskforce, please contact the RWA Community Relations Manager, Julie Parsons on 9202 9100.
The annual NSW Aboriginal rugby league knockout tournament, the Koori Knockout, was held in Armidale over the long October weekend. The RWA sponsored the Redfern All Blacks, the Waterloo Storm Men’s and Women’s Teams and the Redfern United Team.
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The Redfern Waterloo Community Drug Action Team is coordinating a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for Wednesday 14th October. The tournament is open for kids aged 12 to 20 years and will run from approximately 12pm to 3pm at the Waterloo Green basketball court on Raglan Street, Waterloo. A BBQ lunch will be provided and the event is alcohol free, raising awareness about binge drinking, illicit drug use and unsafe sex. Local organisations helping out include Babana Aboriginal Men’s Group, YMCA, AMS Redfern, City of Sydney and the RWA. To register a team or to find out more contact Kalmain Williams on 8303 5199 or will1kal@police.nsw.gov.au.
The RWA are reinstating the Family Violence Taskforce to continue to raise awareness of this issue, discuss and develop ideas to address it and to support the important work being undertaken in this area by organisations such as the Redfern Legal Centre, Redfern Local Area Command and Mudgin-Gal. A meeting will be held on Wednesday 21 October 2009 at the Australian Technology Park to kick off proceedings. To find out more about the Taskforce or if you would like to attend the meeting please contact the RWA’s Community Relations Manager, Julie Parsons on 9202 9100 or Julie.parsons@rwa.nsw.gov.au
The final course for 2009 year starts 12th October but already the guys who run the Koori Job Ready Course at the Les Tobler Construction Centre are planning for a busy 2010. Courses run over eight weeks from 8:30pm to 2:30pm and the focus is on training graduates to be gainfully employed with knowledge of carpentry, formwork, plastering, concreting, bricklaying, scaffolding and forklift operations among other subjects. More than 500 jobs already have been created for graduates from the course. People can register their interest for the new year by contacting Wayne Dargan (9202 9100, 0423 414 643, wayne.dargan@rwa.nsw.gov.au), Rohan Tobler (9202 9100, 0423 414 643, rohan.tobler@rwa.nsw.gov.au) or the centre down at 255 Wilson Street, Darlinghurst (9690 2497). The first construction course date has been confirmed for 15th February 2010.
Yaama is also running its final course for the year, beginning 19th October. If you missed out on this chance the hospitality centre is now registering interest for the new year. Indigenous cuisine is the specialty with courses running over nine weeks covering food and beverage service, customer service, cooking classes, responsible service of alcohol (RSA), responsible conduct of gaming (RCG) and barista (coffee) training. Over 100 people have graduated from course since early 2006 and nearly 70% of those found employment or moved into further education. Call Andrew Constantnidis on 9202 9130 to put your name down or to find out more.
]]>Representation from local Indigenous leaders and identities will be in attendance and invitations have also gone out to key figures in NSW Health, Redfern Waterloo Authority and local MP’s.
The screening will take place after a Welcome to Country by a local Aboriginal Leader, followed by an introduction to the movie by the Co-Creator and Producer of Men’s Group – John L Simpson and Director – Michael Joy. After the screening we will conduct a Q and A session about the making of the movie and the positive effects it has had on other communities.
Until recently Gamarada has existed without funding and we are seeking sponsorship for this event. If you would like to make a contribution please contact Gamarada by the email link below and indicate the type of support you can offer. We would be delighted to have your attendance for this purposeful event and would be grateful for any support offered by you or your organisation.
When/Where: - This special event will be held at the Redfern Community Centre 29-54 Hugo St Redfern on Tuesday 19th May 2009 at 530 for a 6pm start.
Please RSVP to kzulumovski@mail.piac.asn.au by May 15TH or call Ken: 0433 346 645
]]>This is a call out to people who think unity, greatness and family is the way for our 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!
Change is coming to the block!
]]>Bev Manton - the first elected female Chairperson of the New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council - will deliver the inaugural Kevin Cook Lecture.
Named after Kevin Cook - the first Chairperson of NSWALC and the former General Secreatry of Tranby Aboriginal College - the lecture calls for open debate and frank discussions on changing the date of Australia Day from January 26.
Ms Manton will also formally launch the newly formed Aboriginal Coalition of NSW Organisations.
With the historical election of the first black President in the United States of America, hopes soared for other marginalised people of the world. In Australia, Aboriginal people mostly expressed their delight at the win but will it have any influence on our lives?
We ask three prominent Aboriginal people what they think of the President Elect and what it means for Indigenous people not only in Australia but internationally. We also hear their thoughts on whether Australia will have an Aboriginal Prime Minister in the very near future?
Speakers: Jacki Huggins, Larissa Behrendt, Lindon Coombes
When the Prime Minister made the Apology in February, there was an air of anticipation that the government would take a better approach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. What do Aborigines think? Have things changed? Where will our people be in a few years time? What are the most pressing issues for Kooris, Murris and Gooris in NSW?
Speakers: Monica Morgan, Barbara Flick, Lee Willis
It’s now been 220 years since European settlement began in Sydney (and Australia) and a lot has changed. The biggest city in Australia has undergone major changes in its landscape and demographics but what about its original people and their cultures? What has become of the Aborigine in Sydney? How do we keep our presence and keep our culture?
Speakers: Shane Phillips, Rob Welsh, Athena Mumbulla
12.00 Chairperson/MC’s address
12.05 Aunty Wendy
12.30 Marlene Cummins
1.00 Dwayne Everett
1.15 Casey Donovan
1.45 Tjimba and the Young Warriors
2.15 Nadeena Dixon
2.35 Young Stunnaz
3.00 Young Black and Deadly
3.12 Kev Carmody
3.35 Kevin Kropenyeri
4.00 Glen Skuthorpe
4.30 Shelly Atkins
5.00 Zennith
5.30 Cindy Drummond
6.00 Vic Simms
6.30 FINISH
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· Fruit
· Bottled water
· Live & deadly, acts
· Jumping castle
· Face painting
Please help , We need to stand together as one!!!!!
I
believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to
aboriginal culture, I know you do too!
Shane Phillips
Chief Executive Officer
Tribal Warrior Association Inc
111 Regent Street, Redfern NSW 2016
Tel: 02 9699 3491
Fax: 02 9699 3441
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Family Day at
the Block
This Saturday
the 30th Aug between 12:30pm
&4pm
This is a
call out to people who
think unity/greatness/family is the way for our
people
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.....
There
will be free
·
Bbq(sausage
sizzle)
·
Fruit
·
Bottled
water
·
Live
& deadly, acts including
Michael
Donovan
Street Warriors
Lawrence
Barlow
Black
turtles
Cuzco
Radical
son
Connected
by blood
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more.......
Please help ,
We need to stand together as one!!!!!
I
believe drug dealing & drug use don’t belong to aboriginal culture, I know
you do too!