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4CS
NEWS
Cantebury City Community Centre Newsletter I July 2017 I Volume 16 I Issue 3 I 4cs.org.au
CELEBRATING
OUR VOLUNTEERS
FULL STORY ON PAGE 3
Mission: Demand 5. years on
Lakemba for training & we're still
song takes keeps STARS Listening@
centre stage busy! Lakemba...
P4 P10 P7
WORD FROM THE CEO WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING LATELY
Lots happening at the Centre at with volunteer based services and
45 th
present … new courses starting, all project management.
staff vacancies filled, renovations and We are really excited to welcome Alison
office reconfigurations finished and our and Ryan to the team in July and look
local film Mission: Lakemba has been forward to ‘profiling’ them in the next
developed into a song! Keep reading to Newsletter. Thank you to all 4cs team
find out more. members for maintaining service quality Annual General
Centre Renvovations finished... while we have been short staffed.
Meeting
for now Tell Us What You Think!
You may have noticed that we have We rely on our community and Monday 11am
National Volunteer Week
a beautiful new front door, tiling and people who use our services for The 4cs relies on over 100 4cs staff waited tables and
a nice blue brick render out the front feedback – this helps us to continually 25th September 2017 Volunteers to deliver and support Volunteers were treated to Hot
of the building in Railway Parade. improve on what we do and to deliver services in various programs… from Dogs and Vege Dogs, Spiders and
Structural and safety work has also on our Statement of Purpose! We gardening, to home visiting, in Sundaes, Certificates of Appreciation,
been undertaken to stitch the bricks seek feedback informally by asking administration and on our Board. Gift Bags and a Hula Hoop
in the front arches of the building and for opinions, through meetings and demonstration with the very talented
remove any trip hazards at the front discussions, and formally through During National Volunteer Week
All members Bunny … they even enjoyed a musical
door. The new look has given us all a client surveys and audit processes. The we said Thank You to our amazing
performance from the staff.
lift! Thanks to Council for undertaking Centre has made it even easier to Tell & friends are Volunteer Team at our annual
this work. Investigations are currently Us What You Think … we have a new Volunteer Week event. It is always Thanks to Mount Lewis Bowling
form available on the website and in
invited to attend interesting to see how we can Club for lending us the decorations
underway for repairs to the ladies toilet
and we’ll keep you posted. the foyer (or from a Team member) that our AGM transform the Centre at Railway and the Juke Box which all helped to
can be filled out and posted to us or Parade and this year it stepped create that 50’s vibe. A huge thank
Staffing Update back in time to become a 1950’s you to all the 4cs Volunteers … we
dropped in the Suggestion Box at the
Some of you may be aware that our Railway Parade office. The suggestion Where: Happy Days Diner. hope you had a good week.
colleague Juliet Burton has resigned box was kindly made for us by the
for health reasons after a short while Canterbury City
members of the Canterbury Men’s
as Social Inclusion and Wellness Shed … thanks guys! It looks great. The Community Centre
Coordinator. Juliet had previously been Suggestion Box is pictured here with 130 Railway Parade
employed in the role of Garden Care one of the main designers, Laurie, who
Coordinator. We thank Juliet for the is telling us what he thinks! Lakemba 2195
many improvements and the great work
she did whilst in Garden Care and in the Membership Renewals & AGM
short time she co ordinated the Social Finally it is that time of year again as Guest Speakers:
Inclusion Service. we invite everyone to renew their Canterbury City
membership and to think about
The position of Social Inclusion and Community Staff
attending the AGM. Membership is a
Wellness Co ordinator has been filled
really practical way in which you can
by Alison Matthews who has worked
support our work … it costs very little and
in the Canterbury area for some time Light refreshments
you will also receive the Newsletter
and is applying her passion for Social
in return. will be served
Inclusion and Wellness to the Aged
Care sector. Applications from new members are
always welcome and can be made on
The position of Garden Care Coordinator the Membership form which is available RSVP: 18 September 2017
has been filled by Ryan Mouthaan from the Centre or from our Website
who has experience in community call 9750 9344 or
4cs.org.au/membership . Current
development and engagement and has financial members will be receiving their customer service@4cs.org.au
previously worked in local government. renewal notices shortly in the post.
Ryan has extensive experience working
MISSION: LAKEMBA FILM
What’s Happening Now song into a full song and music clip, INTRODUCTION TO
Early Childhood
to enter the Sydneyvision Song
Since it’s very successful premiere,
Contest 2017.
the film Mission:Lakemba has
received lots of positive comments With the help of Indigenous
and requests from the public for Hip Hop artist Mark Ross, aka
Education & Care
more screenings. munkimark and the film team at
Art Resistance, Amalul, Amalina,
Thanks to the Lakemba Club, the
Nessrin, Areib, Sadia and Annette
film was screened at their premises
have been working hard to develop
on the 18th May, with over 80 people
the song’s lyrics and music. Based
in attendance including Local
on the original music developed
Member Mr Jihad Dib who thanked
everyone involved. The film received
by Amalul, a local student from
Canterbury Girls High, and following
Do you want to work
a very enthusiastic response on
the night.
several song writing sessions. with young children?
The final song is as powerful as
In addition with the support of the
the film in contrasting the medias This course will help you get the skills you need.
Uniting Church, it was screened
negative portrayal of Lakemba,
continually during our Chand Raat Complete core units towards the Certificate III in
with the REAL Lakemba. Hence
Celebration at the Uniting Hall on the
the song’s title and chorus, You’re Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113)
24th June. With screenings at 7pm, – a nationally recognised qualification.
Always Welcome Here in Lakemba.
8pm, 9pm and 10pm, there was
continuous stream of people lined Filming for the clip is currently Develop a career pathway. Improve your English.
up to see the film, with an estimated underway with several different Access volunteering opportunities. Gain confidence.
240 people viewing the film on local groups and organisations
the night. agreeing to sing or dance in the
music clip, including Lakemba WHERE WHEN
We are currently producing DVDs to
Public School, the Muslim Women’s Canterbury City Fridays, 9:30am-2:30pm
distribute the film to local libraries,
Association and even local State
schools and community groups, Community Centre Cottage 4 August 2017 until 3 November 2017
and Federal MPs Mr Jihad Dib and
as well as entering the film in Film
Mr Tony Burke will be making an 28 Croydon Street 12 classes (no classes in school holidays)
Festivals, both here and overseas. Lakemba
appearance.
Who knows we might be invited
to attend its’ premiere in Europe! If With the song entries closing at the
you haven’t had a chance to see the end of July, the music and filming
film yet, please contact the Centre will soon be wrapping up. ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR TO APPLY PLEASE COME TO
and we can let you know when and We have our fingers crossed that THIS FREE! COURSE? THE INFORMATION SESSION
where it’s screening next. the song will make it into the grand
'You’re Always Welcome final to be screened at the Dendy You can take this course if you:
Friday 21 July 2017, 10am - 1pm
Opera Quays on the 16th August. • are 15 years or older and have
Here In Lakemba' Canterbury City Community Centre Cottage
left school 28 Croydon Street, Lakemba
Given the popularity of the film So keep an eye on the Centre’s • live and work in NSW
facebook page for updates and The information and enrolment session will last up to three hours.
Mission: Lakemba, the clever team • are an Australian or New
of people behind its creation have help our song get to Number One!! Zealand citizen; permanent To enrol, please bring:
decided to develop the film’s brief resident; humanitarian visa or • Australian passport or citizenship document or foreign passport
bridging visa holder and visa documents or travel document or Immicard
• have (or are willing to get) • Centrelink card or benefits letter
a Unique Student Identifier • NSW Driver’s License or NSW Photo ID
• USI number (Unique Student Identifier)
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL... Offered by Sydney Community College (RTO # 90054)
in partnership with Canterbury City Community Centre
Tonya Cook-Pedersen – Sydney Community College
EMAIL tonya.cook-pedersen@sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au
PHONE 0412 247 656
Jacinta Buhck – Canterbury City Community Centre
EMAIL customerservice@4cs.org.au PHONE 9750 9344
A not-for-profit social enterprise
Romana Waseem – Canterbury City Community Centre
EMAIL cw1@4cs.org.au PHONE 0412 270 811 THIS TRAINING IS SUBSIDISED BY THE NSW GOVERNMENT
GARDEN CARE LISTENING@LAKEMBA
Preserving Lemons
Use these lemons whenever
a recipes calls for lemons and
they are out of season. Simply
remove from the jar remove
pulp and use the skin.
Ingredients:
Lemons
Rock Salt
Staff shortages in Garden Care and people’s rights. I love working with
are coming to an end as we have the garden care team, what a lovely Sterile jars
welcomed two new Team Members, bunch of people. The job includes both
Adrian Rigg and Jo Di Pietro, to the working in the community to empower Optional: (till June 2020), we think it’s time the community. They will be asking
Service and are about to welcome the elderly and people with disabilities,
Peppercorns
Yes it's BACK! to conduct another Listening@ residents what they like about living
a new Co ordinator Ryan Mouthaan. allowing them more control over their In June 2011, when the Centre Lakemba campaign. in the area and the changes they
Adrian and Jo introduce themselves lives as well as getting to spend time in Cardamom first received Community Builders would like to see. The survey is
below… and they are pictured in people’s gardens where there is always Once again in partnership with
funding (3 years funding till confidential and anonymous and
the garden at the Cottage which is a story hidden in amongst the bushes Bay leaves TAFE NSW, WESTIR and other
2014) we ran the very successful residents will be able to identify the
beautifully maintained by our Garden or maybe a tale of the past at the local service providers we will be
'Listening@Lakemba Campaign' in students conducting the survey
Care team! morning tea. Chilli conducting a household survey
partnership with Bankstown TAFE from their identity badges.
Adrian... I am the new Garden Care with students from Bankstown
Scheduler, although I don’t feel so
Neighbourhood Use your imagination eg. garlic and WESTIR. TAFE and encouraging as many Last time over 300 surveys were
Journalist Caroline Baum recently visited or cloves The aim of the project was to people as we can to complete the collected and this year we are
new anymore – it has been a great
couple of months getting to know a Garden Care team on site to find out consult the community through a survey. hoping for more. As with the last
Method: survey, everyone that responds will
everyone and how everything works. about the Service and to write a story household survey and a community
I previously worked at ANTaR, a not- for the new monthly Sydney paper
Neighbourhood. Garden Care loves to
Wash lemons and dry. forum to involve the community
in identifying local strengths &
'This is a great be invited to a community forum
and lunch to hear the results from
for-profit organisation that campaigns Cut into quarters trying to keep
for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share the stories of the many beautiful
gardens they get to work in that
attached at base so the lemon pressures, prioritise community
needs and identify strategies to
opportunity to the survey and work together to
look at solutions to new issues
rights and equality, and I have also opens up, a little like a blooming
worked at the National Trust, the belong to some amazing older Sydney
residents … and of course to highlight the
flower.cover lemon with salt. address these needs. have your say raised. It will be interesting to see
‘what’ if any, are the differences in
Australasian Society for HIV Medicine,
and Shelter, a housing and homeless work of our incredible volunteers. Place a little salt in bottom of jar
then place lemon into jar. Repeat
The Listening@Lakemba Report
2012 has since informed the about what responses from this survey
charity in London. Outside of work time and the last.
I like walking my dog in the morning, until jar is full ensuring each layer community activities of the Centre.
In partnership with community
happens in The results of the survey and
has about a teaspoon of salt
talking about my dog, and walking my
dog again in the afternoon. I’ve been sprinkled on it. members and local services a
range of innovative programmes
Lakemba'. forum will then be used to help
Canterbury City Community Centre
inspired by the dedication of Garden Squeeze lemon juice over the have been implemented that and other local organisations plan
Care staff and volunteers – I can see the lemons to cover. Seal and leave address the priorities identified Teams of interviewers will be and run programs and services in
difference their work makes to people’s on bench for 30 days. by the community; including a knocking on doors in Lakemba the local area.
lives, and I’m very happy to be a part of it. range of programs to increase between the 21st – 30th August to
When using other ingredients The survey will also be available
Jo...Hello! I am the new Garden Care simply add to jar half way. social inclusion of women and their find out what residents think about
from our website, but if you would
Support Worker. I have been with families, tackle local issues such as their local neighbourhood.
You can subscribe to Neighbourhood Refrigerate when opened. like more information about the
Garden Care as a casual for the past littering, lack of activities for young The students will be conducting the survey or Listening@Lakemba
here for free neighbourhoodpaper and
3 to 4 months and have loved every people and much more. survey as part of their Certificate IV please contact Kate at
keep an eye out for the Garden Care Recipe by Jo Di Pietro
moment. I am a keen gardener and story … hopefully it will be out soon. With the announcement in April Community Welfare Course to get Canterbury City Community
have strong interest in social justice 2017 of a further 3 years funding, hands on experience working in Centre on 9750 9344.
English Classes SOCIAL INCLUSION
Free English Converstion Classes for Women
This class is especially for women wanting to improve their English in a small
conversation group with other local women. At beginner and intermediate
levels the classes are held every Wednesday between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm
during school term. Limited childminding is available.
Come to the Information and Enrolment Session on Wednesday 19 July 2017
from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Free English Classes for Men and Women
This class is to help you practise English for everyday use and to increase your
Healing Qigong
opportunity for Study and Employment! At intermediate and advanced levels
the classes are held every Tuesday between 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm during
school term. Easier than Tai Chi...
Come to the Information and Enrolment Session on Tuesday 18 July 2017 from Simple to learn
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
The classes will be held at Canterbury City Community Centre ‘The Cottage,
28 Croydon Street, Lakemba. WHEN:
Join a Group and Have are welcome! There are always lots We are happy to help you with this.
Mondays from 24 July of laughs with this lively group and We can also match you up with a
Some Fun!!!
STARTTS Rohingyan Women's to 28 August 2017
10:00am to 12:00pm Canterbury City Community Centre
plenty of friendly faces!
The groups head out on outings
volunteer to come to your home
for social visiting – to join you for
a cuppa and a chat, or to sit down
Healing and Support Group is currently looking for people
to join its Social Inclusion and
once a month to a local restaurant,
club or beauty spot. There is always and do the crossword with you!
WHERE: Wellness Program. The program is plenty to see and to do, – and to There is a small fee for these
Rohingyan women are invited to join a new group meeting at The Cottage in for Inner West residents 65 years eat of course! Most important of
Lakemba to support each other, and to learn about how to live a healthy life Canterbury City services and transport can be
or over who are looking to make all there are other people to talk to arranged.
and recover from the difficulties they have been through. Community Centre new friends and broaden their and share a joke with.
The group will meet every Monday morning from 10:00 am - 12.30 pm Monday 130 Railway Parade horizons by becoming part of one With programs like this there is no
If joining a group is not for you
31 July to Monday 18 September. Lakemba 2195 of our social and activity groups. excuse for sitting at home on your
– we may be able to assist you
own! Call our new Social Inclusion
The group will learn about normal stress and grief responses, and how to We have groups on Tuesdays, to access another activity you
and Wellness Coordinator, Alison,
cope with these, including ways to heal the body and mind, and develop a Thursdays and Fridays to cater for would like to be involved in, by
if you are interested in any of
healthy lifestyle of improved sleep, nutrition and exercise. There will also be FACILITATOR: a range of interests. organising someone to accompany
opportunities to build connections with each other, our values and with the these groups or if you would like
you there. Perhaps you would
environment in which we now live. Lindsay from On Tuesdays we have a group with some assistance in getting to any
like to see the latest movie or visit
an Art and Craft focus. Members activities you would like to be part
Childcare is available. Leichhardt Women’s an Art Gallery, or just get out to
have made beautiful cards, sun- of. If you know someone who you
Inquiries to Soraya Kassim, Clinical Group Counsellor STARTTS (0421 645 798) Community Health Centre catchers, and done a bit of pottery
coffee shops and restaurants a
think would enjoy this program
bit more. You may like to go out
and painting! If this is not your thing please let them know.
and check out some shops and
you might like just sit and chat with
pick up a little shopping as well. You can contact Alison on 975o 9344.
Mum2Mum Family Creative Play Day one of the other friendly members.
Our Tuesday Shed Mates group
Sydney Creative Play and Mums 4 Refugees invite you to join in a free day of It’s free, with morning tea plays games and sometimes fires
creative activities for children and their parents to enjoy together. up the barbecue for lunch and go
provided
We will be adding to a mosaic art project started by families from both our for a walk in a local park.
Cooks River Creative Playgroup in Canterbury and Mum 2 Mum Playgroup in Our Thursday Group also likes to
Lakemba, in celebration of Refugee Week. play games, has a regular guest
For more information and to
A light morning tea will be provided. speaker and sometimes enjoys
make a booking please call
listening to music together, a quiz
This is a free family event during school holidays and all are welcome! 9750 9344 or visit 4cs.org.au and a bit of gentle exercise.
Monday 10 July 2017, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Lakemba Community Garden
All these groups enjoy Morning
Jubilee Reserve
Tea together as well as a nutritious
Thank you to Canterbury City Community Centre for providing the venue lunch – maybe a hearty soup in
and to City of Canterbury Bankstown for the support. the winter months, sandwiches or
butter chicken – there is always
something to tempt the taste buds!
Our Friday group is a Knitting and
Crochet group – all levels of skill
STARS Robyn our 4cs Volunteer STARS Training
Robyn’s volunteering story starts
back at the 2000 Olympics, a It has been a busy start with 32
time when the number of people workshops and 689 attendances
volunteering in Australia increased at training in the February-May
dramatically. It was also around the
2017 period.
time that Robyn retired and began
her volunteer journey. Highlights included eight
After the 2000 Olympic Games, accredited units on the calendar
and having an administration
background (she was a PA for
to meet the needs of volunteers
many years) Robyn first started and staff wishing to build
volunteering at the Canterbury towards qualifications (Support
Hospital, which still continues to do. Independence and Wellbeing,
Looking for more opportunities to
use her skills. In 2001 she contacted Provide Support to People Living
Canterbury City Council about other with Dementia, Follow Basic
volunteering opportunities and it Food Safety Practices, Recognise
was suggested she contact the 4cs. Healthy Body Systems, Assist
Robyn has been volunteering at the
Clients with Medication, Follow
4cs for over 16 years assisting with
administration and reception. She Safe Work Practices for Direct
plays a vital role and carries out a Client Work, Work Legally
range of every day administrative and Ethically).
tasks such as photocopying, filing,
answering the telephone and Special thanks to SWSi TAFE
dealing with frontline enquires on Bankstown who facilitated two
the reception desk.
free skillsets through Smart
I asked Robyn what the highlight
and Skilled.
Beauty and the Beast at the their gratitude. of her volunteering experience has
• Workshop 1: What to Expect
been so far: With the NDIS rolling out to the
July/August Workshops
Palace Cinema Leichhardt STARS would like to thank the 9.30am- 1pm Wednesday 13
Palace Cinema for their support in 'Well I’m a Social Butterfly and I Inner West in July there has • Working within Boundaries September, Redfern Town
Every year STARS organises a organising this event.
look forward to a Thursday when I been a huge demand for training. 10am-1pm Monday 24 July
Thank You Event for National volunteer at the Centre because I Hall, Redfern
enjoy talking to people, having Special thanks to the Campsie • Workshop 2: Setting up the
Volunteer Week for the NSW Volunteer of the Year lunch and I always feel I get made NDS Sector Development Team
organisations and its volunteers • Volunteer Essentials Team 9.30am – 1pm Tuesday
Awards 2017, nominate now a fuss of.' and NDS Sector Support Team
who continue to support 10am-2pm Tuesday 25 July 31 October, Redfern Town Hall,
the program. More than 2.1 million people in Evidence has shown that who facilitated: Annandale Redfern
volunteering helps with your
NSW volunteer every year. They’re physical and mental health and
• NDIS in Transition (over 80 • It’s a WARAP! Wellness and
This year the team organised an • CPR 9.30am-12noon
exclusive viewing of Beauty and involved in sporting clubs, schools, Robyn feels that this is the case for people attended) Reablement Action Plan
her. By volunteering she is keeping
Monday 14 August Campsie
the Beast at the Palace Cinema aged care, emergency services, • From Plans to Practice Ensure your service meets
physically active and it helps her • Responding to a Medical
Leichhardt. Participants received beach safety, the environment, (4 workshops) and; new reporting requirements
mentally because she is out
a Goodie Bag, Choc Top, and a animal welfare and more. meeting people instead of being in Emergency 12.30pm-3pm for CHSP Funding extension.
• Zero Tolerance –
ticket for a Lucky Door Prize, with the house doing home duties. It also Monday 14 August Campsie Discover how to develop a
The NSW Volunteer of the Year Understanding and Preventing
donations from the Palace Cinema, brings a sense of keeping in touch
Awards are the premier awards with the local community and giving Abuse of People with • Safe Home Visiting 10am-1pm Wellness and Reablement
Canterbury Olympic Ice Skating
Rink, Mind Food Magazine and the recognising the work of volunteers something back which Robyn Disability (2 workshops) Monday 21 August Campsie Action Plan for your
Canterbury Leagues Club. in NSW. In 2016 more than 100,000 feels is important. organisation. Facilitator
volunteers were recognised Learning and Development • Volunteer Coordinator’s
Glen Sorenson 9.30am-1pm
Forum- Building a
We aimed to provide an through these awards. Calendar (July-Nov 17) Thursday 12 October. Bondi
opportunity for volunteers to feel Social Media Presence
valued and to recognise their Now in their 11th year, these awards The next Calendar July to 12.30pm-4pm Monday Don't want to miss out!
contributions by organising the recognise the efforts of individual November 2017 is currently being 28 August Campsie.
volunteers and highlight the organized and will be out soon! If you subscribe to our mailing
viewing of this real classic while Networking lunch from
good work of organisations in list you will never miss out on a
indulging in a choc top. We value your input and are 12noon.
the community. fabulous workshop again!
On behalf of Co.As.It. and all the
always wanting to know what Save the Date!
The promotion of the 2017 NSW workshops you would like to see To receive all the latest flyers,
volunteers that attended the Volunteer of the Year Awards is
on the calendar. Over the next 12 months VAST, Learning & Development
screening of Beauty and The Beast, now in full swing with the Inner
we would like to say thank you for
3 Bridges and STARS bring you a Calendars, surveys and updates
West Awards being held at the Please email starstraining anytime
organising it. Professional Development Series email starstraining and ask to
Burwood RSL on the 23rd August. with suggestions. The next
Nominations close on July 14. of three workshops: be put on the mailchimp list.
We had many volunteers call us Calendar will have a range of
Managing a Flexible Workforce Information about workshops is
with positive feedback for the For further details for categories quality courses both accredited
Facilitator Matt Tanks also available on the 4cs website
event and wanting to extend and nominations go to volunteering. and non-accredited.
the community were offered
CANTERBURY BANKSTOWN VOLUNTEER PROJECT free delicious food from the
Sausage Sizzle as well as the
opportunity to participate in a
raffle, get their face painted or
receive a henna tattoo. Lots of
Information on volunteering was
handed out, with several people Make sure you pop in to enjoy the atmosphere,
deciding to schedule a follow up entertainment & great shopping. With lots of
interview with STARS to explore stalls selling a variety of beautiful products
potential volunteer positions in the including; clothing, jewellery, accessories,
Bankstown area. candles, gifts, food & second hand goods.
What Next? Celebrating Eid
Saturday 1st July – Come and join in the Eid
STARS will continue to build
festivities. Lots of great activities including
relationships with local FREE pony rides, jumping castle and
organisations and are organising craft activities.
further training workshops in
the coming months, as well as a Pakistan Independence Day
Volunteer Coordinators Forum. Saturday 5th August - Come and enjoy this
With funding from Canterbury 'I found the toolkit fantastic... • Volunteer Coordinator Forum celebration with lots of entertainment, fun
Bankstown Council’s Stronger I can just tweak the existing The Grass Roots of Successful activities and competitions for the whole family.
Communities Grant, Donna templates instead of starting from Volunteer Recruitment, There will also be FREE face-painting and a
from STARS has been working scratch and there are templates cultural dress parade.
Bankstown 9 August
with organisations across the for managing volunteers that I
• Laying the Foundations Spring is Here
region to build their capacity wouldn’t have thought of.'
- Building a Social Media Saturday 2nd September - Come and enjoy
in recruiting, managing and Post the training participants have Presence, Campsie 28 August the spring specials at the market. Time to
supporting volunteers. been encouraged to contact
• Dementia Essentials, clean out the wardrobe with 2nd Hand Stalls
STARS should they require only $15 this month, as well as gardening tips
Way 2 Go Training support or have any issues using
accredited training delivered
and workshops.
During April, STARS organised by Alzheimer’s Australia -
the material.
the Way 2 Go Training, a Volunteer Bankstown 13, 20 and
Community BBQ 27 October
Management Toolkit developed Interested in having a Stall?
by Albury/Wodonga Volunteer Celebrating National For people wanting to volunteer
Second Hand $25.00
Resource Bureau and funded by Volunteers Week a series of Volunteer Information
the NSW Family and Community General Market Stall $35.00
STARS supported Chester Hill Sessions continue to be held
Services. The kit includes several across the region. If you would Hot Food Stall $50.00
Neighbourhood Centre with
resources aimed at Volunteer their community BBQ at the like more information about Stallholder Fees (include table and marquee).
Managers/Coordinators to Paul Keating Park, Bankstown volunteering please don’t hesitate
provide them with a tool which to contact Donna from STARS For applications for stallholders, go to:
to celebrate this year’s National
nurtures best practice in volunteer Volunteer Week. Members of on 9750 9344. website: www.4cs.org.au
management and improves the or call: 4cs on 9750 9344,
retention of volunteers. mobile 0431 127 288 or
or email markets@4cs.org.au.
The training was held in three
locations Navitas Campsie, All money raised from stallholder fees goes
The Bankstown Sports Club and back to the 4Cs for community activities and
Leichhardt Town Hall. Over 40 programs in Lakemba.
organisations attended over the
three locations from Aged Care
Providers to Schools. Feedback When are Lakemba Markets?
from participants was great and
a lovely morning tea was provided The first Saturday of every month
which gave participants the from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
opportunity to network. Wendi
Jubilee Reserve, Cnr of Railway
Etherington from Schools as
Community Centres said,
Pde and Bellevue Ave, Lakemba
THE SHED PROJECTS
Introduction to
Caring Careers
A course to help you get a job in
aged care, home and community
care and disability.
Complete core units towards the Certificate III in
Individual Support and develop a career pathway.
The Shed had a visit from Tony We’ve given out a few membership and keep them out of land fill. We
Burke (Federal Member of forms to women, so we might get down to the Lakemba Markets Improve your English and numeracy skills.
Parliament for Watson) and have an increase in female as much as we can to sell our bikes
Sophie Cotsis (NSW Member of members soon. (it’s pretty rare if we come back with
Access volunteering opportunities.
Parliament for Canterbury) to give any!) and when the Men’s Shed is Build your confidence.
For Men’s Health Week (12th – 18th
them an update on our funding open. So we’ve usually got “brand
June) members of the Men’s Shed WHEN
situation. They are both great new secondhand” bikes available.
went for a visit to the Regent’s Wednesdays, 9:30am-2:30pm
supporters of the Shed and the
Park Men’s Shed on 14th June for For enquiries about the Men’s WHERE
4Cs and I’m sure they would like 6 September 2017 until
a BBQ and to check out their set and Bike Shed call Glenn on
to see the Shed projects continue
up. Both Sheds do similar projects Wednesday or Friday on 9789 2710. Canterbury City 13 December 2017
on long into the future. Community Centre
– toys for sale, repair work, jobs for 12 classes (no classes during
In addition visits were also community organisations – while Men’s Shed Fund Raising 130 Railway Parade school holidays)
organised to local member providing a place for men to meet Barbecue at Bunnings Lakemba
Mr Jihad Dib and Canterbury and socialize. They put on a great
Bankstown Council to highlight lunch for us and hopefully they’ll If you would like to support the
future funding concerns. We have
also applied for ClubGrants and
come visit us soon. Shed why not come down to
Bunnings at Kingsgrove on Sunday
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR TO APPLY PLEASE COME TO
will find out at the end of July if Bike Shed 23rd July and enjoy the sausage THIS FREE! COURSE? THE INFORMATION SESSION
we’ve been successful. sizzle... the members will be there
The cold weather hasn’t stopped
The Bike Shed is still going strong
revamping, repairing and renewing from 8 am and they are pretty
You can take this course if you: Thursday 17 August 2017, 10am - 12noon
• are 15 years or older and have Canterbury City Community Centre
the activity down at the Shed. At bikes to get them back on the road good at cooking a barbecue! left school 130 Railway Parade, Lakemba
the start of May, TAFE began an • live and work in NSW
8 week Introduction to Carpentry The information and enrolment session will last up to two hours.
• are an Australian or New
Course. The purpose of the course Zealand citizen, permanent To enrol, please bring:
was to give participants an idea of resident or humanitarian visa • Australian passport or citizenship document or foreign passport
what it’s like to study at TAFE and holder (sorry - bridging visas and visa documents or travel document or Immicard
to encourage people to go into the not eligible) • Centrelink card or benefits letter
building and construction industry • have (or are willing to get) • NSW Driver’s License or NSW Photo ID
where there’s a skills shortage. a Unique Student Identifier • USI number (Unique Student Identifier)
The course went really well. The
teachers and the participants had
a really good time and hopefully FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL... Offered by Sydney Community College (RTO # 90054)
we can do more courses like this in partnership with Canterbury City Community Centre
in the future. Tonya Cook-Pedersen – Sydney Community College
EMAIL tonya.cook-pedersen@sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au
The mixed day on Wednesdays has PHONE 0412 247 656
been slow to take off, with 2 new
women members joining, despite Jacinta Buhck – Canterbury City Community Centre
EMAIL customerservice@4cs.org.au PHONE 9750 9344
having our mixed day promoted A not-for-profit social enterprise
in the Torch, the Inner West Times Romana Waseem – Canterbury City Community Centre
and community radio station 2NBC. EMAIL cw1@4cs.org.au PHONE 0412 270 811 THIS TRAINING IS SUBSIDISED BY THE NSW GOVERNMENT
My background is Pacific Islander From 27 February 2017 clients can
HOME CARE from Fiji, mother of 3 young adult choose to change HCP providers if
sons, grandmother to girls – with they are not happy with the services
another on the way! I have lived in they are receiving. This is part of the
Australia for a total of 20 years. philosophy of Consumer Directed
Tuning into Teens
Care that underpins the Home Care
I love watching movies, travelling,
Packages – more simply, clients
meeting people and getting different
are encouraged to have a choice in
cultural experiences, cooking, cycling
services that are provided to them,
and good coffee.
who delivers those services and how
they are delivered. It is important for Free 6 Week Program for Parents
Choosing to Change clients to find the service provider
that is the best fit for them. of Adolescents aged 12 and over
Your Home Care
If a client decides to change their
Package Provider HCP provider to another organisation
who can better meet their needs,
... it's Easy they need to check their Home Care
Hi, my name is Tiko and I am a As part of it’s services to older people Agreement so that they are aware of
staff member at Canterbury City 65 plus, Canterbury City Community any conditions like notice periods
Community Centre currently working Centre is a Home Care Package or exit fees.
in a couple of roles. Canterbury provider. Home Care Packages (HCP) It is better for a client’s peace of
City Community Centre was my offers a comprehensive and tailored mind, and to minimise any disruption
placement site when I was doing my range of services for older people to service provision, to find a new
Certificate IV in Community Work, with higher level care needs. provider before ending with the
Mental Health and Alcohol and Drugs existing one. If a client doesn’t
We employ our own team of Care
course late last year at Ultimo TAFE. have a provider in mind they can
Workers which means we can match
I began working part-time with clients with a staff member who can find providers in their local area
the Home Care Package here at best meet their needs and clients are by using the Find a service tool on
4CS immediately after finishing my able to develop a relationship with myagedcare.gov.au or by calling
placement from November 2016. their worker, rather than a different 1800 200 422.
My role is two-fold - I work as a relief worker coming in each week. Clients need to contact My Aged
direct care worker doing home care Care to re-activate their referral
Our staff are caring, friendly and
duties like personal, domestic and code as this will be needed by the
qualified professionals.
social support companionship for our new provider before they can start
clients. I also assist the Coordinator Services that we can deliver through
delivering services.The current
by doing administrative duties like the HCP include:
provider should assist a client who
filing, liaising with direct care workers, • Transport – to appointments or wishes to change providers, or if they
re-scheduling rosters, entering to visit a friend have decided on a new provider they
data, home visits to new clients can also assist in this simple process.
appointment with the Coordinator, • Domestic Assistance –
Clients will need to agree on a date
Every Wednesday for 6 weeks this course will help you learn how to
telephoning clients and taking house-cleaning, help with
incoming calls for HCP program laundry or cooking
for the existing services to cease and better talk with and understand your teen, give tips on how to manage
then enter into a new Home Care
and any other work as directed by • Allied Health Services – Agreement with the new provider. conflict and support your teen cope when they are angry or upset .
the Coordinator. Just recently, I also podiatry or to visit
picked up some work as a social Any unspent funds will transfer
a physiotherapist
support companion with our Social across with the client to their new
• Respite Home Care provider. The old provider WHERE: WHEN:
Inclusion program under CHSP.
I like working here at the Canterbury • Personal Care – assistance with will give clients a statement showing Canterbury City Community Centre Starts Wednesday 26 July 2017
the amount of unspent funds that will
City Community Centre because the showering or dressing
be transferred to the new provider.
130 Railway Parade Finishes Wednesday 30 August 2017
staff here have a very high standard • Social Support – to attend a Lakemba 2195 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
of work and inspire, and challenge friendship group, home visiting Canterbury City Community Centre’s
me to do the same. I must say one or to attend a community activity Home Care Coordinator, Gina Gericke
of the things I like about working is very happy to discuss the needs
with 4CS, is being able to explore
• Gardening and Home Limited childminding will be available onsite
Maintenance – lawn mowing of any client considering changing
this beautiful, culturally rich diverse their HCP provider. Gina is friendly
or gardening
part of Sydney, the Inner West. and approachable and has a wealth
Special thanks to all the staff here at • Home Modifications – of knowledge about the Home Care
4CS for their willingness to employ equipment, hand rails, ramps Packages and how they work. For more information or to make a booking call Romana on 9750 9344
me and giving me a go with my or bathroom modifications
Gina can be contacted on 9750 9344.
return to work goals.
Lakemba Community Garden
The Community Garden has 30 plot holders, each responsible for
growing their own garden.
One of these gardeners is Shohana, plot 14.
Shohana...'It is winter so I planted some mustard greens. They are
growing very well.. I share some with my Indonesian friend and she
cooks it and sends me a photo. In my language (Bengali) you call this
plant Sak. We use it in stirfry, or cook it with red lentils and small prawns,
or just by itself with garlic and onion. Yum!
Recently my doctor told me I had to stop gardening because I was
Working Bees
developing an allergic reaction, but I told my doctor without gardening, Come along and meet other
how can I live?!' gardeners!
Work on common areas
together!
The 1st hour we work, the
2nd hour we learn.
Come share company, ideas
and seeds.
It is always a lovely morning.
July August September
We all use these spaces so Lakemba Ladies Candle Decoration with Eid Party - Dress up and
it is important that we all Mehwish bring a plate to share
help out when we can. Lounge will be Thursday 3 August 2017 Thursday 7 September 2017
We have a number of closed during 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Saturday Working Bees
coming up: school holidays and Candle Decoration with Greeting Cards with
Mehwish Iqra
Herbs for the Garden 1st July 9:00 to 11:00 am re-opens Thursday Thursday 10 August 2017 Thursday 14 September 2017
5th Aug 9:00 to 11:00 am
We will have a workshop in the Community Garden to plant out
the herb spiral. Get fresh for spring! Anyone from the community is
27 July 2017 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
2nd Sept 9:00 to 11:00 am
welcome!
All materials for the Make a Rag Doll with Greeting Cards with
Saturday 2 September, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Community Garden Harvest Share Amira Iqra
The end of our working bees activities are provided
Thursday 17 August 2017 Thursday 21 September 2017
by the Centre
Enviroment@Lakemba are a time to share harvest,
seeds, food, company and 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
conversation.
Environment@Lakemba continue to meet every 2nd month and are
busy organising the Cleanest Street in Lakemba Competition.
Come along and meet your Chai and Chat welcome Make a Rag Doll with Lakemba Ladies
fellow gardeners! back Morning Tea Amira
The Cleanest St in Lakemba Competition will encourage people to be Thursday 24 August 2017 Lounge will be
Thursday 27 July 2017
a street champion and enter their street. Once entered people will be Plot Holder Support 9:30 am to 12:30 pm closed during
connected to others in their street and receive support and resources to 4cs Team Member Yul Scarf 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
keep their street clean. Streets will be judged by a panel on; is available every second
Make a Rag Doll with school holidays and
• The amount of litter in their Street Thursday to assist in the
Community Garden.
Amira re-opens Thursday
• The amount of Household Dumping Thursday 31 August 2017
• The tidiness of the nature strip Contact Yul on 9750 9344 or 9:30 am to 12:30 pm 12 October 2017
gc4@4cs.org.au
There will be several prizes for the cleanest street, with the winning
street receiving a special street sign, declaring their street as the
cleanest st, a community BBQ and other prizes. IfIf you
you would
would like
like more
more information
information on
on the
the Lakemba
Lakemba
If you would like to be part of Environment@Lakemba and help run and Ladies Lounge please call Kate or Romana on
Ladies Lounge please call Kate or Romana on 9750
9750 9344.
9344.
or enter this competition, visit our website or contact Kate on 9750 9344.Enter Your Street
in the Cleanest St
WINNING ST
Lakemba Competition
Lakemba is a great community.
Join together with your neighbours
to make it even better!
Find out how you can join the
“Cleanest Street Lakemba”
Competition and become your
street champion.
Get your entry form from our
website, or call Canterbury City
Community Centre on 9750 9344
www.4cs.org.au
Entries close Saturday 4 Sept 2017• Winners announced at Haldon St Festival • Lots of Great Prizes!You can also read
