Community notices
Kids Flix would like to invite children and their immediate families/carers to Kidsflix on Saturday the 24th of August 2024 at Wallis Cinema Mount Barker.
The Hospital Research Foundation Group - Kidsflix is a free movie morning for children and young people living with illness, special needs, disability or in a disadvantage situation.
The event will be held in an inclusive and non-judgemental, sensory friendly environment and is 100% free to attend.
At the event we will have airbrush tattoo artists, a magician, music from Cool 4 Kids, characters from Cosplay for a Cause, followed by the screening of the movie 200% Wolf (rated PG) with Nippys Juices, Vege Chips and Bellis Fruit Bars.
You’re invited to Imagine Uraidla’s AGM + Pitch to Win Night
Wednesday 21 August | 6.30-9.30pm
Uraidla Institute, Greenhill Road
Dear Community,
We are very excited to host our 2024 AGM + Pitch To Win Night – this is our second community grants giveaway and we would love you to be involved!Come along and hear what Imagine Uraidla have been up to, take part in committee elections, and participate in our community grants giveaway.
6.30pm Soup and mingle | 7pm AGM | 7.30pm Pitch to Win | 8.30pm Wine and conversationWe invite anyone in our community to pitch their project for a chance to win one of six $300 grants!On offer are:
4 x $300 grants sponsored by Imagine Uraidla. These grants will be judged on the ability to create connection in our community.
2 x $300 grants sponsored by the Sustainability Fair. These grants will be judged on their potential to foster environmental benefit.
You can expect:
A welcoming and interactive night with audience participation and plenty of time to connect with other community members. The winners of the grants will be voted by members and announced on the night.
Save the date - Wednesday 21 August - and read on for more info about how to get involved in our community grants giveaway…
Pitches:
Pitch applications are due by 14 August.To express your interest, please send us an email to imagineuraidla@gmail.com with:
Pitch Project Name
Which grant you are applying for: The Imagine Uraidla grants (community connection) or Sustainability Fair grants (environmental benefit)
Who you are (an individual, community group, association, club, etc) + contact details
A few sentences describing your idea / project and how you would use the $
Photos are welcome
This information is to help us prepare a list of pitches for the night and to be organised for voting.
On the night:
The pitches will be quick, informal, and fun
You will have up to 2 minutes to pitch your idea, with a bell ringing at 2 minutes
The format is to stand and speak, no slides
Be as creative as you like; you may like to theme your pitch (dress up, demonstrate, bring props)
Guidelines:
The grant pitches must focus on creating connection in the community or be of environmental benefit
The winners will be decided by a vote of the Imagine Uraidla members on the night
Winners will spend their grant by June 30, 2025 and provide Imagine Uraidla with receipts for their spending
Winners will commit to sharing photos / videos / stories of their activity with Imagine Uraidla
The possibilities are endless, but potential project ideas could be…
A new poster design to welcome new club members
Face painting at a clothes swap event
A morning tea for new people to a community club
Catering to cover a collaboration between local clubs
Seeds for a public flower installation
Movie screening license fee to bring young people together
Craft materials to create a fun connection night
Payment for a guest speaker to bring together a skill share between generations
Materials to create habitats for local fauna on public land
A community tree planting day
Or... insert your amazing idea here!
You can read more about last year’s pitch ideas and winners here.See our website for more ideas and details, and if you have any questions please contact us at imagineuraidla@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for another email coming soon with information about how to nominate for a 2025 Imagine Uraidla committee position.
We look forward to seeing you at this fun & inspiring community event!
The Potential Ability Group has Occupational Therapists available now in the Adelaide Hills.
We can see children at school or at home, and provide assessments and ongoing interventions in areas including:
- Fine & Gross Motor Skills (including handwriting)
- Emotional & Sensory Regulation
- Socialisation & Play
- Toileting, Sleep, and Self Care
- Fussy Eating
Our services can be funded through health funds, Medicare, NDIS or privately.
7200 3216 or office@potentialabilitygroup.com.au
https://potentialabilitygroup.com.au/
Siblings Australia
Siblings Australia provide support for siblings of children and adults with a disability. Find out more information on their programs and resources.
History book for sale
Have you seen the Uraidla book written by local historian Geoffrey Bishop on behalf of the East Torrens Historical Society? It tells the story of the Uraidla township, from the beginning to current day and is a fascinating read!
Books are $35 and there are copies for sale at the Front Office.
