The Neighbour Day team has launched the ‘my neighbours, my neighbourhood’ drawing competition. Continue Reading
Neighbour Day Launches ‘My Neighbours, My Neighbourhood’ Drawing Competition
Communities
Connect2U Community Day 2016
Connect2U – free community event will be held on Thursday, 13 October from 10 am – 2 pm at Karrendi Primary School, Parafield Gardens. Continue Reading
The Stolen Generation Healing Camp
Nearly 40 members of the Stolen Generation participated in a Healing Camp at Wirrina Cove in mid-June. The Healing Camp was created in response to the announcement of the South Australian Reparation Scheme for Stolen Generations with a sole purpose to promote relaxation, connection and engagement in cultural activities. Continue Reading
Unveiling of ‘The Space Between’, the Past Forced Adoptions Commemorative Public Artwork
On 14 July, 2016, the Premier of South Australia, the Hon. Jay Weatherill unveiled ‘The Space Between’, a commemorative public artwork dedicated to parents, adoptees and families affected by past forced adoption practices. Continue Reading
Elm Place Food Drop Off Serves the Local Community
Every Friday afternoon, boxes of fresh fruits, vegetables, bread and other healthy foods are delivered to our Flinders Street office, transforming the training room into a Community Food Drop Off.
State Government unveils memorial to past forced adoptions
A memorial to parents, adoptees and families who suffered loss through forced adoptions was unveiled by Premier Jay Weatherill on Thursday 14 July, four years after he apologised in State Parliament for policies that allowed the forced removal of children from their mothers.
Sorry Day 2016 Wrap Up
This year’s National Sorry Day event took place on Thursday 26 May at the Stolen Generation Memorial and Healing Garden, Stebonheath Park, Andrews Farm with festivities and a community lunch taking place afterwards at the John McVeity Centre.
283 members of the community attended the events, including 82 children as well as the 20 teachers & principals; officials from the local government including 5 local elected members; 40 staff from RASA and supporting agencies. Continue Reading
PEACE Community Ambassadors Project
In 2015, our PEACE Multicultural Services in collaboration with the Office for Problem Gambling launched the first ever “Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Gambling Help Action Plan 2015” following extensive consultation with over 20 different communities. The action plan highlights an enormous need to address stigma associated with gambling problems and seeking help. The idea of the Community Ambassadors Project came out as a result of community consultations on “Have Your Say Day” held in May 2015. Continue Reading
Need for More Talk on End of Life Decisions
A survey conducted by Relationships Australia has found that only five per cent of female and eight per cent of male respondents have written an end of life plan or advanced care directive to guide their family and medical professionals.
Elevating the Heart of the Hills
An estimated 500 people flocked to the Adelaide Hills’ town of Gumeracha to enjoy an inspiring program of live music, interactive workshops and entertainment at Relationships Australia SA’s Elevate Festival on the 27 February, 2016. Continue Reading
