Community News

Get Hooked

Join the Fleurieu Fishing Studies and try your hand at fishing.  Held on Saturday 7/10 from 8:00am-12:00pm at Park on Weatherald Terrace, Pt Noarlunga and meet at the boardwalk.  Free.  Suitable for 8-18yr olds.  Ph 81865133 for more information or to book - bookings essential.

Siblings In Focus

Structed program for 8-12yr old siblings of children with special needs, disabilities and/or chronic illness.  Held on Wednesday 11/10 and Friday 13/10 from 10:00am-3:00pm at Family Connections Hackham, 72 Collins Pde, Hackham.  Registration essential - Ph Tanya 81866944.  Free program - food provided.

Financial Counselling

Uniting Communities supports people who are struggling to manage their finances.  Your counselling session is FREE, confidential and independent.  Held Tuesday each fortnight from 18/7 (9:30am-2:00pm) at Community Connections Hackham, 72 Collins Pde, Hackham.  Ph 82025010 to make an appointment.

Community Expo

Hear from a number of Community Groups who support Children and Families in our area.  Chat over a sausage sizzle and listen to our key-note speaker (Julie Clifton) "Keeping our Children and Young People Cyber Safe".  Held on Wednesday 25/10 at Morphett Vale Primary School, Lawrence St, Morphett Vale from 3:30-6:00pm.  Guest speaker from 6:00-7:00pm.  

Host Families Needed

Why not volunteer to host an international student from France, Italy or Spain next year.  We have a small group of delightful students coming to Australia for 11 weeks to immerse in local Australian culture, experience our secondary schools, sports, environment and lifestyle.  All these international students are aged 15-16yrs, speak excellent English, have their own spending money, cover all school expenses and we arrange all aspects of their program.  If you would like to know more please email your interest to ICM info@icm-education.com.au, Ph Georgie or Anja 1800500501 or visit our website www.icm-education.com.

Tax Help

Tax Help is a FREE and confidential service offered by a group of trained community volunteers.  They provide help to people on low incomes (around $60000 or less) with simple tax affairs to complete their tax returns online with myTax.  Available every Friday during September and October at AnglicareSA, 111 Beach Rd, Christies Beach.  Ph Georgina 81868900 to make an appointment.

Tenants Information & Advisory Service

Do you have questions about your rights and responsibilites as a tenant?  Are you having issues with your tenancy?  Would you like to discuss your concerns in a confidential and informal setting?  A Tenancy Information Session will be held on Tuesday 19/9 from 1:00-3:00pm at Junction Australia, Hackham Community Centre, 72 Collins Pde, Hackham.  Ph Michelle or Sue 81866944 to register.

Family Court

If you need to attend the Family Court in Adelaide you can request a Women's Information Service Court Support volunteer to go with you.  For more information Ph 83030590 or email wis@sa.gov.au. 

Noarlunga Leisure Centre Wacky Wednesday

Held on Wednesday 4/10 and 11/10 at Noarlunga Leisure Centre from 10:00am-1:00pm (Pool fun) and 1:00-3:00pm (Dry Activities).  Cost $14.00 per child.  Ph 83841144 for more information.

National Photographic Competition

Primary and Secondary school students are encouraged to get ready to grab their trusty camera, mobile phones or tablet and capture images that promote "Healthy Life - Healthy You" for a chance to win a range of great prizes. Competition closes on 8/10.  Visit www.yourhelathlinkphotocomp.com.au for more information.

Money Matters

Free 6 week Women's only course mastering your money.  Commences on Tuesday 24/10 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Marionlife, 887 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park.  Ph 82770304 to register.

Child/ren With A Disability or Developmental Delay 

Are you part of a family with a child/ren with a disability and/or developmental delay (diagnosis not required)?  If so, join us for a FREE information Session on Friday 22/9 from 9:30-10:30am at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, 50 Glynville Dr, Hackham West.  Ph Milan 0403369791 for more information.

Kumon

Kumon offers study in both Maths & English to assist children to either catch up or to advance their study study skills.  Students can start at any time in the year, including school holidays.  Ph Kristene Martin on 83260008 for more information.

Fairies and Dragons

Fairies and dragons aren't just for children, adults love them too.  At Community Connections Hackham we are having 3 special days where community members can come along and create their own fairy or dragon garden to take home and enjoy. Held on 3/10 and 4/10.  See details in the attachment.

Train the Facilitator: The Garden

The Garden Therapeutic Group is one of a range of programmes designed by Together4Kids  for infants and toddlers 0-4yrs accompanied by a parent.  Held on 27/9 and 28/9 from 9:30am-4:00pm at Hackham West Children's Centre Unit, 50 Glynville Dr, Hackham West.  Ph 82458190 for more information.

Indoor Soccer

If you are interested in playing Indoor Soccer on a Tuesday after school at Action Sports & Inflatable World, 205-207 Main South Rd, Morphett Vale contact Sam 0416039710 or 83841244.  Divisions are U10's, U12's and U13's.  Game fees $7.00 per game and $10.00 registration fee.  First game Tuesday 17/10.

Technology & Maker Expo

Open your eyes to a whole new world and discover some of the latest and coolest tech around. Suitable for all ages.  Held on 23/9 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Woodcroft Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale.  Ph 83840050 or visit www.onkapringacity.com/libraries for more information.

Play Cricket

A fun, safe way to play cricket.  Visit playcricket.com.au to find your local program.  Supported by Adelaide Strikers and SACA.

What's Your Story

Bring a photo of your community and share your story.  Held on Tuesday 26/9 from 1:00-3:00pm at 72 Collins Pde, Hackham.  Free.  Ph 81866944 for more information.  Creche provided.

Cyber Safety and Security

A ThinkUKnow cyber safety and security presentation will take place on Saturday 23/9 from 11:00am-12:00pm at Woodcroft Community Centre, 175 Bains Rd, Morphett Vale.  Ph 83840050 to book.

NDIS Pathway & Readiness Information Session

Would you like more information on how to access the scheme or help to prepare for your NDIS planning appointment?  An information session held at Marion RSL Sub Branch, 31 Norfolk Rd, Marion on Wednesday 27/9 from 1:00-2:30pm.  Ph 0475971403 to register.  For more information visit www.ndis.gov.au/ndis-ready.html or https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/firstplan.html.

Suicide Prevention Network

As a community led endeavour, a suicide prevention network works towards reducing the stigma of suicide, encouraging community connectedness and provididng information and education regarding available help for the communities of Onkaparinga.  Would you like to hear more?  Held on the third Monday of each month at Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club from 6:00pm.  Ph Priah 83840666 for more information.

Warriparinga Youth & Community Events

Kumangka Paringa.  Held on Friday 6/10 from 9:30am-3:00pm at Wariparinga Way, Bedford Park for 8-20yr olds.  Community event held on Wednesday 11/10 at Living Kaurna Cultural Centre, Warriparinga Way, Bedford Park from 10:00am-3:00pm.