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NAT: 1$day
1$day is one day every year when we ask everyone who can, to give just $1 for those who can't. The most simple, inclusive and effective way to raise lots of money to reduce the global inequalities in children's health and education. |
Sophie Bartho (1$Day Limited) P: 0411 191 141 W: www.onedollarday.org
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VIC: Volunteering
Volunteers from NAB will assist in the Meals Program at Sacred Heart Mission. (Sacred Heart Mission) |
NAB
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VIC: Breakfast at St Mary's House of Welcome
Members from the Liberal Party will be assisting in the breakfast service at St Mary's House of Welcome. (St Mary's House of Welcome) |
Liz Forsyth (Saint Mary's House of Welcome) P: (03) 9417 6497 W: www.smhow.org.au
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QLD: Delivery of Pamper Packs
Pamper packs distributed to homeless shelters/refuges in the Brisbane area. |
Tracey Veale (BoysTown & The Benevolent Society) P: (07) 3867 1231 W: www.boystown.com.au
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NT: 'Picnic in the Park' followed by 'Entrepreneurs of Sound' concert
Throughout the Week the Ozanam Centre will host activities to support community awareness about people who are homeless and disadvantaged through poverty. The concert will start at 1pm. (Ozanam Community Centre, Westralia Street, Stuart Park) |
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SA: Community Services Expo
Information, give-aways, face painting, children's activities, performances and more . . . (Centro Arndale Shopping Centre) |
Western Region Anti Poverty Forum P: (08) 8245 7136
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NSW: Make Your Money Go Further
An Anti-Poverty expo that will be integrating education and practicality to help the community manage their money better. There will be financial planning and budgeting talks from experts, education and employment services, tips to save money as well as nutrition and healthy eating tips, food hampers, showbags and a few hours of free childcare so that mums can bring their kids down! (Auburn Centre for Community) |
Stephanie Macfarlane (Barnardos Childrens Family C P: (02) 9646 2770
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NSW: Connecting Lives
Connecting Lives is an interactive walk through exhibit that will transport you into the world of three Children struggling against incredible odds. With authentic settings, stunning visuals and real life environments you will be taken to the heart of Africa. School groups are encouraged to visit. Student workbooks and teacher's notes are available. Bookings essential. (10mins walk from Sydney CBD) |
Zaniah (World Vision Australia) P: (02) 9806 6393 W: www.connectinglives.com.au
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VIC: Morning Tea
Morning tea with speaker from Somali community & APHEDA (also called Union Aid Abroad). (117 Capel St, North Melbourne) |
Cyndy (United Voice Victoria) P: 0425 755 919
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VIC: Anti-Poverty Week Morning Tea
A morning tea to mark Anti-Poverty Week 2011. (65 Church Street) |
Kerri Sanderson (Anglicare Victoria) P: (03) 5133 9998
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NSW: Mayoral Morning Tea
The morning tea for community services workers will provide Liverpool City Council with an excellent opportunity to discuss the causes and consequences of poverty and to encourage collaborative action on alleviating poverty in Liverpool. (Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre) |
Rebekah Richards (Liverpool City Council) W: http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/home.htm
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SA: Hands on Healthy Food Workshop
The workshop will feature a cooking display and a hands-on cooking experience for adult participants. It will include relevant information on budget cooking, portion sizes and healthy food. Children in creche will taste and learn about the different coloured fruits and vegetables. (Wandana Community Centre) |
Rille Walshe (Centacare) P: (08) 8261 8124 W: http://www.centacare.org.au
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NSW: Information Stall
Information stall on local and world poverty and Red Cross initiatives which assist those living with disadvantage. Also giving away cupcakes decorated with '1 in 10', the statistic of the number of Australians currently living in poverty. (Riverina Community College) |
Maria Solecki (Red Cross) P: (02) 6937 3140
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NSW: Woodville Anti-Poverty Information Day
The day will include an information session to help reduce poverty and hardship and a cooking class on how to prepare affordable and nutritious food. Morning tea and lunch provided! (Urana St Hall, 7 Urana St, Villawood) |
Jacquie Millynn P: (02) 9724 3807 W: www.woodville.org.au
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SA: Homeless Connect Expo
Homelessness, Health & Housing Expo is a free event linking homeless people and those at risk of homelessness with essential services. There will be a free BBQ lunch, entertainment, activities and giveaways. (Whitmore Square, Adelaide) |
Mark Shepley (Shelter SA) P: (08) 8223 4077 W: www.sheltersa.asn.au
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QLD: Poverty & It's Effects
BBQ lunch and some experimental activities to raise awareness and promote dialogue and conversation about poverty. (The Clubhouse 6-12 Petersen Street, Beaudesert) |
Sharon Redmond (Centacare St Mary's Community Serv P: (07) 5541 1653
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QLD: Humble Jumble Swap & Share Market
Humble Jumble is a lively mix of jumble that might be clothes, furniture, art, jewellery, plants, bric a brac, and loads more! The jumble will operate on a first come first serve basis. Anyone can turn up with armfuls of their clobber and hope to swap or share it with other jumblistas! As well as heaps of treasure and NO money required, there will be a BBQ to satisfy your rummaging hunger and some small recycling and up cycling workshops for when you are all jumbled out. (Maleny Neighbourhood Centre) |
Ali McNaughan (Maleny Neighbourhood Centre) P: (07) 5499 9345 W: www.malenync.org.au
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SA: Community Coop Expo
Want to learn how to make your dollar go further? Join use for a day of information, giveaways and fun. (Elizabeth Downs Shopping Centre) |
Linda (Playford Community Food Coop) P: (08) 8287 4299
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SA: Flat Strapped For Cash
Festival style community expo event. Positive cost saving tips and information about local community services. Face painting, balloon sculptures and free show bags. (Gum tree plaza, Woolworths car park in Gawler) |
Jenni Douglas (Gawler Community House) P: (08) 8522 4601
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SA: Bon Appetit
We will be launching our Community Centre Recipe Book in conjunction with Anti-Poverty Week, this has been complied with recipes from the Mt Gambier and District Communities. (Mt Gambier Community Centre) |
Sue Watt (AC.CARE) P: (08) 8723 0540 W: www.accare.org.au
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VIC: Morning Tea at St Mary's House of Welcome
A member from the Australian Labor Party will be attending the morning tea service at St Mary's House of Welcome. (St Mary's House of Welcome) |
Liz Forsyth (Saint Mary's House of Welcome) P: (03) 9417 6497 W: www.smhow.org.au
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SA: Energy Savings
Information and tips on how to save energy, concessions and how to do your own energy home audits, Water Wise Packs, a door prize and many more energy saving ideas. (Community House) |
Monique (Families SA) P: (08) 8735 1753
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VIC: Anti-Poverty Chef Competition
Anglicare Victoria are holding an Anti-Poverty Chef Competition for primary and secondary students plus an open category for who can create the best main meal for $5. A judging panel has been established and a cook book of $5 recipes will be produced. (Ballarat High School) |
Geoff Ryan (Anglicare Victoria) P: (03) 5331 1183
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VIC: 1.4 Billion Reasons for Youth
Global Poverty Project Presentation. 1.4 Billion Reasons for Youth is an interactive education tool designed to raise awareness and inspire Australian youth to become local advocates for change. Designed by aid and development experts, child rights specialists, and experienced educators, the presentation is used to empower young people to 'think globally, and act locally'. (Kurnai College) |
Sandra Opoku (Global Poverty Project) P: (03) 9654 8678 W: www.globalpovertyproject/youth
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SA: Community Expo
Financial information will be available as part of the Community Expo. (Reynella Neighbourhood Centre) |
Kylie Leffers (UnitingCare Wesley Adelaide Inc.) P: (08) 8202 5180 W: www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
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NSW: An-Tea Pover-Tea Tea Par-Tea
To raise funds for Oxfam's international initiatives to eradicate poverty (Library Lawn, UNSW). |
Xavier O'Halloran (The Social Justice Project) P: (02) 9385 2850 W: www.facebook.com/APW.at.UNSW
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SA: Community Expo - Staying Healthy and Active on a Budget
RNC will be holding a community expo for Anti-Poverty Week. There will be lots of information on local services and staying healthy and active on a budget, activities for the children, a guest speaker, cooking demonstration, free lunch and a free come and try 'easy moves' session at 1.30pm. (Reynella Neighbourhood Centre) |
Kirsty Locking (Reynella@tpg.com.au) P: (08) 8322 3591 W: www.communitywebs.org/
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QLD: BBQ
Centacare Hervey Bay will be having a BBQ lunch along the beach front Esplanade. Fun activities and give aways. (Esplanade, Hervey Bay)
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Janna Purdy (Centacare Hervey Bay) P: (07) 4194 0172
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SA: Green Community Garden Unveiling
Pots have been painted by students from Gumercha Primary School and there will be recipe tastings, using produce from our garden. (Torrens Valley Community Centre) |
Karen Walsh (Torrens Valley Community Centre) P: (08) 8389 1711 W: www.ahc.sa.gov.au
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VIC: NILS Program Launch
St Luke's financial counselling team will be launching the new No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS). (St Luke's Mundy Street Office) |
Sam Hawkins (St Luke's) P: (03) 5444 8130 W: www.stlukes.org.au
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QLD: Brisbane Roar Players visit Mission Australia's Cafe One
Brisbane Roar players to get behind the counter at Mission Australia's Cafe One, to promote Anti-Poverty Week and raise awareness about disadvantage in the community. (Mission Australia's Cafe One on Wickham, 256 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley) |
Nicola Hazell (Mission Australia) P: (07) 3847 8411
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SA: CEDA Social Inclusion Luncheon
CEDA will host a public discussion around social inclusion with key thought-leaders and stakeholders. Includes a panel discussion. (Intercontinental) |
CEDA P: (08) 8211 7222 W: www.ceda.com.au
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VIC: Staff Pizza Day
Staff will be asked to contribute between $5-$10 and contribute a can of food. Proceeds and food cans will be donated to Anglicare Emergency Relief Funds. (Anglicare Victoria Preston Office) |
Deanna Davies P: (03) 8470 9999
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VIC: Staff Lunch
Staff lunch with Japanese pancakes. Staff are asked to contribute $10 with the proceeds being donated to Anglicare's Emergency Relief Fund. (Anglicare Victoria Lilydale Office) |
Cate Airey (Anglicare Victoria) P: (03) 9735 4188
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VIC: Lunch at St Mary's House of Welcome
Members from the Australian Labor and Liberal parties will be assisting in the lunch service at St Mary's House of Welcome. (St Mary's House of Welcome) |
Liz Forsyth (Saint Mary's House of Welcome) P: (03) 9417 6497 W: www.smhow.org.au
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VIC: Launch of VCOSS State of the State Report
Media conference/launch of VCOSS State of the State Report presenting picture of the Victorian communities and disadvantage. (VCOSS) |
John Kelly (VCOSS) P: (03) 9654 5050 W: www.vcoss.org.au
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VIC: Brotherhood of St Laurence Lunchtime Seminar
Home ownership, risk and the wealth-fare state by Professor Gavin Wood, RMIT University.
In this seminar we present evidence of home owner career paths in Australia, the threats confronting home ownership status and their implications for asset-based welfare initiatives. (67 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, Fr Tucker's Room) |
Kristine Philipp (Research & Policy Centre, Brothe P: (03) 9483 1364 W: http://www.bsl.org.au/
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SA: The Big Issue Celebrity Selling Campaign
Celebrities and politicians will team up with Big Issue vendors for a day of selling in Adelaide to help breakdown stereotypes surrounding disadvantage and boost the confidence and self-esteem of vendors. (Adelaide) |
Eszter Vasenszky (The Big Issue) P: (03) 9663 9136 W: www.thebigissue.org.au
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SA: Open Day
Food tasting, free potted herbs, veg garden box demonstration, make-your-own cleaning products, meal planning and budgeting workshop, recipe books to give away (for gold coin donation). (Port Pirie Community Centre) |
UnitingCare Wesley P: (08) 8633 3391
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NT: Pack Sort and Deliver!
Come and help support Anti-Poverty Week with Mission Australia, by assisting with the packing and delivering of relief kits and blankets. Full training and support will be provided to volunteers. (2 Caryota Court, Coconut Grove, Darwin) |
Mission Australia P: (08) 8948 0523 W: www.missionaustralia.com.au
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NSW: Homelessness & the CEO Sleepout
Join us in Anti-Poverty Week when guest speakers from the St Vincent de Paul Society Dr Andy Marks (Senior Researcher) and Julie McDonald (Manger Community and Corporate Relations) talk about the Vinnies CEO Sleepout and issues around homelessness. (Customs House Library, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay) |
City of Sydney Libraries P: (02) 9242 8555 W: http://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/
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NSW: 'Our Generation' Film Screening
'Our Generation' is a powerful and upfront documentary on the Australian Aboriginal struggle for their land, culture and freedom - a story that has been silenced by the Australian Government and mainstream media. (UNSW Law Building Room 389, Kensington) |
Xavier O'Halloran P: (02) 9385 2850
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VIC: Shake Hands to Eradicate Poverty
Over 250 Australian Services Union delegates from across the Victorian and Tasmanian local government, water, travel, energy and community services industries will gather and shake hands as a symbolic commitment to do what they can to eradicate poverty. (Etihad Stadium) |
Lisa Darmanin (Australian Services Union) P: 03 9342 3470 W: www.asuvictas.com.au
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VIC: Insecure Work and Poverty
An interactive round table on insecure work and how this contributes to workers in poverty will be held with representatives from the ACTU, Anglicare Victoria, Australians for Affordable Housing and the Australian Services Union. (Ethihad Stadium) |
Lisa (ACTU/ASU) P: (03) 9342 3400
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NSW: Busking for Change
Open busking jammin session with special guests. Proceeds will go to local youth who have been affected by poverty. (Granville Youth and Community Recreation Centre) |
Moana Keepa (Parramatta City Council) P: (02) 9897 9741 W: www.parracity.nsw.gov.au
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NSW: UNSW LiveAid Horn of Africa Appeal
As Anti-Poverty Week winds down for another year come to the UNSW Roundhouse for live music and a BBQ with funds raised going to the UNICEF Horn of Africa Appeal. (UNSW Roundhouse) |
Xavier O'Halloran P: (02) 9385 2850
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VIC: Launch of the 'What does home mean to you?' Art Exhibition
The HomeGround art competition is open to anyone who is currently homeless or has experienced homelessness. HomeGround believes that having a safe and affordable home is the foundation that individuals and families need to escape from poverty and have posted the question 'what does home mean to you? Artworks will be exhibited all week. (The Social Studio, 128 Smith Street, Collingwood) |
Sarah Bignell (HomeGround Services) P: (03) 9288 9600 W: www.homeground.org.au
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VIC: Exhibition
Entries can be in any visual medium and it is open to people of all ages. The winning work will be reproduced on HomeGround's end-of-year card and website and selected artists will be able to offer their works for sale through a silent auction. (Collingwood's The Social Studio) |
HomeGround W: www.homeground.org.au
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NT: A Panel on "Law, Justice and Poverty"
Hosted by NAJJA@NAAJA, 61 Smith Street, Darwin. Full details TBC. |
Luke Gosling P: 0488 484 689
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NSW: Address by Graham West CEO of St Vincent de Paul NSW
More details to come. |
Mary Yaager (Unions NSW) P: (02) 9881 5999
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VIC: Ageing Today: Different Perspectives on Growing Old
With the Hon. David Davis, MLC, Minister for Health and Ageing, Vic Govt. Dr John Beard, Director of Ageing and Life Course WHO, Professor Gill Lewin, President, Aust Assoc of Gerontology and research presentations by Professor Simon Biggs, Brotherhood of St Laurence-University of Melbourne and Dr Briony Dow, NARI, together with YouthWorx. A YouthWorx Production film documenting the research will be screened. Ms Uma Thakar, writer and social commentator, to reflect on research, followed by a Panel discussion. (Zinc, Federation Square, Melbourne)
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Bill Snaddon (Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation) P: (03) 9633 0025
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VIC: Film Screening: The Human Experience
As part of Anti-Poverty Week, parishes and youth groups throughout the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne will host free public screenings of the multi-award winning film, 'The Human Experience'. Winner of over 30 film festival awards The Human Experience is a true story of a group of young men who embark on a quest to discover the “true essence of the human spiritâ€. The men spend a week living homeless on the streets of New York, travel to Peru to work with young people abandoned by their parents, to Ghana to meet AIDS victims and to a leper colony. (Elwood/St Kilda Parish) |
Kristen Toohey (Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne) P: (03) 9926 5778
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VIC: Film Screening: The Human Experience
As part of Anti-Poverty Week, parishes and youth groups throughout the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne will host free public screenings of the multi-award winning film, 'The Human Experience'. Winner of over 30 film festival awards The Human Experience is a true story of a group of young men who embark on a quest to discover the “true essence of the human spiritâ€. The men spend a week living homeless on the streets of New York, travel to Peru to work with young people abandoned by their parents, to Ghana to meet AIDS victims and to a leper colony. (St Gregory the Great, Doncaster) |
Rev Monsignor Anthony Ireland (Catholic Archdioces P: (03) 9848 2395
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