| If you would like to list your event on this site, please download and complete our Events Listing Form. Once completed, please bring it to Council's Customer Service Centre at 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale or fax it to (02) 9562 1777 or email rcc@rockdale.nsw.gov.au |
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May 2013
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Event:
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Triple P (The Power of Positive Parenting) Parenting Seminars and Courses For 2013 |
Date:
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Various dates throughout the year
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Location:
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Arncliffe Community Centre, 35 Forest Road, Arncliffe and Carss Park Community Centre, L1, 72 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park
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Time:
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Various times
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Access for people with disabilities:
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No
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Information:
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Triple P Parenting program
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: Arncliffe CC 9503 9900, Carss Park CC 8558 4000
Email: b.thornton@keystone.asn.au
Website: www.keystone.asn.au |
Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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1st Wednesday Book Group |
Date:
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The 1st Wednesday of each month
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Location:
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Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale
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Time:
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10:30am
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This group meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month to discuss the books listed below:
5 Jun - Sophie's Choice by William Styron
3 Jul - Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
7 Aug - My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
4 Sep - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
2 Oct - Happiest Refugee by Anh Do
6 Nov - Animal Farm by George Orwell
4 Dec - Eye of the Storm by Patrick White
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: 9562 1821
Web: Book Group |
Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Walking Group |
Date:
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Commencing Wednesdays until June
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Location:
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Various locations
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Time:
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8am
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Access for people with disabilities:
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N/A
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Information:
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The Pole Depot Walking Group takes place fortnightly for approximately 1 hour. Come and join the free fortnightly social walking group. The group enjoys walks at Olds Park, Moores Reserve, Brighton Le Sands, Riverwood Boardwalk, Oatley Park and Como Bridge
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Phone for Details:
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Phone 9580 0688 for details
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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A decision will be made on the day
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Event:
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(nearly) Everything |
Date:
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The 1st Thursday of each month
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Location:
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Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale
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Time:
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4pm-5:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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Discussion group for teenagers aged 13+. Topics: books, movies, games, everything
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Phone for Details:
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No bookings necessary - call Rockdale City Library on 9562 1821
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Walk and Talk: Go Further and Beyond |
Date:
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Commencing February - July
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Location:
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Kogarah parks and bushland
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Time:
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TBA
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Access for people with disabilities:
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N/A
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Information:
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Come and join a free fortnightly social walking group. Enjoy walking, improve English conversation skills and meet new people. Group organised by the Pole Depot Community Centre
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: 9580 0688 or 0415 996 112 for dates and details
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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A decision will be made on the day
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Event:
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Baby Rhymetime, Toddlertime and Storytime are back |
Date:
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From Monday 4 February
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Location:
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Rockdale Library Branches
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Time:
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Various times
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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Weekly Baby Rhymetime, Toddlertime and Storytime - see flyer for more details
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Phone for Details:
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No bookings necessary. For more details phone your local library branch as per the flyer
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event |
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Event:
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Greek/English Bilingual Storytime |
Date:
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One Friday each month - from Friday 8 February and ending Friday 13 December
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Location:
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Bexley North Library, 24 Shaw Street, Bexley North
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Time:
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11am-11:30am
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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See flyer
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Phone for Details:
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No bookings necessary. For more details phone 9562 1814
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Rockdale Readers Book List 2013 (please note that the group quota has been reached and we unfortunately cannot accept new members) |
Date:
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3rd Friday of every month
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Location:
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Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale
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Time:
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5:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month to discuss the books listed below:
21 Jun - The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul by Deborah Rodriguez
19 Jul - Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
16 Aug - Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
20 Sep - Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
18 Oct - Between Stations by Kim Cheng Boey
15 Nov - Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry
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Phone for Details:
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Phone 9562 1821
Web: Book Group |
Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Parenting Teenagers Support Group |
Date:
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6 Wednesdays starting from Wednesday 1 May
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Location:
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St George Youth Services, Level 3, Corner of Moate Avenue and Princess Street, Brighton Le Sands
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Time:
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10:30am-12 noon
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Access for people with disabilities:
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No
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Information:
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A support group for parents, step-parents, grandparents or other carers of a teenager aged 12-18 years old - see flyer for more information
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: Paul on 9556 1769 (registration is essential as there are limited spaces)
Email: project@stgeorgeyouth.org
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Relax and Unwind |
Date:
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Commencing Thursdays: 2 May - 27 June
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Location:
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Pole Depot Community Centre, 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst
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Time:
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1pm-2pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A 9 week session course to develop flexibility, followed by relaxation and breathing exercises. Available only to family carers living in the St George area
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Phone for Details:
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Phone the Carers Support Team on 9580 0688
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Shopfront: Travel Songs of Sea and Land |
Date:
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Terms 2 and 3 - Wednesdays - from 8 May until Sunday 8 September
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Location:
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Shopfront Contemporary Arts and Performance, 88 Carlton Parade, Carlton
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Time:
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5:30pm-8:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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No
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Information:
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Join this FREE integrated project between young people onsite and Outreach groups. In partnership with St George Mental Health Service, Beverly Hills IEC, Fairfield IEC, Fairfield High School, Menai High School and Lomandra School. Travel Songs is a Performance and Film Project, devised by young people working with a range of mentors. This project responds to the themes of belonging, loss and transition and will develop visual storytelling, performance, music and film-making skills. Meet young people from all walks of life and be part of a powerful, inter-cultural project. The project will culminate in an outdoor public screening.
Project blog
Key dates:
Term 2: Wednesdays 8 May - 19 June: Creative development in writing, media and performance
July School Holidays: Wednesday 10 July - Saturday 13 July: Rehearsals
Term 3: Wednesdays 24 July - 28 August: Rehearsals
Monday 2 September - Sunday 8 September: Installation & Public Performance
Travel Songs registration form
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: 9588 3948
Email: admin@shopfront.org.au
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Rockdale City Community Fun Run/Walk |
Date:
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Sunday 26 May
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Location:
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Peter Depena Reserve, Dolls Point - registrations at the large picnic shelter in the reserve |
Time:
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Registrations on the day from 7am
8:30am start time
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A 5km run/walk or a 1km walk through Peter Depena Reserve and Cook Park.
Funds raised will go to the Knights of St George Heart Assocation for the St George Hospital Cardiac Surgery Unit.
Please use this entry form. More information is available here
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Phone for Details:
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Rockdale City Council on 9562 1666
Web: www.rockdalefunrun.com
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Cost:
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Individuals $15
Family $20 (2 adults and 2 children up to the age of 16 years) (non-refundable)
Late entry fee for on the day registrations $5
Entries to be received by 4pm on Tuesday 21 May
Cheques to be made payable to St George Athletic Club Inc.
c/o Rockdale City Council, PO Box 21, Rockdale, NSW 2216 or can be paid in person at Rockdale City Council's Customer Service Centre located at 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale during business hours
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Inclement Weather:
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A decision will be made on the morning of event
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Event:
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Still Shining Through |
Date:
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Monday 27 May
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Location:
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Pole Depot Community Centre, 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst
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Time:
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A positive, uplifting and free workshop about strengthening, honouring and valuing our unique life experiences. Available only to family carers living in the St George area
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Phone for Details:
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Phone the Carers Support Team on 9580 0688
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free (gold coin donation)
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Hurstville Metropolitan Community Hearing - Future Directions for NSW Local Government: Twenty Essential Steps |
Date:
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Monday 27 May
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Location:
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Hurstville Civic Theatre, 17 Macmahon Street, Hurstville
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Time:
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6pm-8pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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The NSW Independent Local Government Review Panel has released its discussion paper Future Directions for NSW Local Government: Twenty Essential Steps and is visiting Hurstville on Monday 27 May 2013.
The Panel's Future Directions consultation will include visits to 29 regional cities and towns and 8 locations in the Sydney Metropolitan area from Thursday 9 May until Friday 14 June 2013. Community Hearings will be held to provide opportunity for local people and organisations to express their views directly to the Panel and discuss the various ideas and proposals in the paper
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Phone for Details:
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Web: www.localgovernmentreview.nsw.gov.au
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Heritage Festival Workshop |
Date:
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Tuesday 28 May
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Location:
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Level 2 Conference Room, Administration Building, 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale
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Time:
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10am-12:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A workshop to provide owners of heritage items with the tools to prepare heritage reports and heritage development applications
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: Simon Porter on 9562 1691
Email: sporter@rockdale.nsw.gov.au
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Cost:
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Free but RSVP is essential using the contact details above
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Starting School Information Session (part of Library Week) |
Date:
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Thursday 30 May
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Location:
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Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale
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Time:
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6pm-7pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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Expert speakers will help your child get ready for the big day
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Phone for Details:
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Rockdale City Library on 9562 1821 - bookings essential
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Cost:
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Free but bookings essential
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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World No Tobacco Day Community Project Presentation |
Date:
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Friday 31 May
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Location:
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Hurstville City Library, corner of Queens Road and Dora Street, Hurstville
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Time:
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10am-2pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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Event to promote community awareness about the damage of smoking
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Phone for Details:
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Phone Pole Depot 9580 0688
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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June 2013
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Event:
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2nd Multicultural 7-a-Side Knockout Football Tournament 2013 |
Date:
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Sundays 2 and 9 June
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Location:
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Tempe Recreation Reserve, (Oval 1, Holbeach Avenue), Temp
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Time:
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10am-6pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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N/A
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Information:
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An open invitation for everyone to join this HRD Events football tournament
There will be a free jumping castle for kids and lots of interactive games
The objectives of this tournament are to;
- bring different multicultural communities together though the Game of Football
- promote the importance of Good Health through Football
- increase the popularity of Football (Soccer) in Australia
- spread the message of Fair Play and Sportsmanship
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: 0423 678 074
Email: events@humanrd.com
Web: HRD Events
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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In case of inclement weather leading to ground closure, the event will be postponed to the next available date - updates will be made available online
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Event:
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Managing Anxiety |
Date:
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Monday 3, 17 and 24 June
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Location:
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Pole Depot Community Centre, 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst
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Time:
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A free course that will demystify anxiety, uplift and empower you. Available only to family carers living in the St George area
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Phone for Details:
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Phone the Carers Support Team on 9580 0688
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free (gold coin donation)
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Adult Art Classes |
Date:
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Monday 3 June - Wednesday 24 July
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Location:
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Salmagundi Studios, 49 Bonar Street, Arncliffe
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Time:
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Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6:30pm-9pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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No
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Information:
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Salmagundi Studios offers a friendly and vibrant environment where students are encouraged to develop and explore their creativity with qualified tutors
Mondays - Painting with Acrylic
Tuesdays - Creative Drawing Skills
Wednesdays - Essential Drawing Skills
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: Rini 0415 369 609
Email: salmaclass@live.com.au
Website: Salmagundi Chronicles on Facebook
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Cost:
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$245 per course (places are limited)
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Volunteer Fundamentals Course |
Date:
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Wednesday 5 June
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Location:
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Keystone Community Solutions, 72 Carwar Avenue, Carss Park
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Time:
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9:30am-4:30pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This Volunteer Fundamentals Course covers volunteering in Australia, communicating with a range of people, working with the elderly and people with a disability
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: Mable Tan 8558 4000
Website: www.keystone.asn.au
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Cost:
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Free for volunteers
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Starting a Business Workshop |
Date:
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Thursday 6 June
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Location:
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Administration Building, Rockdale City Council, 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale
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Time:
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9:45am-3:45pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This comprehensive workshop is designed for everyone involved in running a business. It is facilitated by one of our highly experienced Business Advisors, and always attracts participants with an exciting mix of experience and diversity of skills and knowledge.
Join this inspirational workshop to understand the essential areas you will need to establish and maintain your business at peak performance.
No matter what business you manage, this content-rich workshop is a must-have. The workshop will give you all the tips and knowledge you need to ensure your business is successful.
At this comprehensive workshop you will:
- learn how to do a feasibility check on your business idea
- understand the roles and responsibilities of a business owner
- learn the significance of effective marketing
- become aware of the importance of providing customer satisfaction
- understand the importance of your online presence
This workshop is suitable for anyone thinking about starting their own business or those who have been in business for some time but want to know how to be more effective at what they do
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Phone for Details:
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Applicants should call the Business Enterprise Centre Southern Sydney on 9545 5900 to book their place. Places are limited and bookings should be made as early as possible
Email: bookings@becsouthernsydney.com.au
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Cost:
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$15 and bookings are essential. The cost of the workshop is subsidised by the NSW Government, requiring a fee of only $15 to cover lunch and warm beverages
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Wills and Funerals Awareness Day |
Date:
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Wednesday 12 June
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Location:
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Pole Depot Community Centre, 23 St Georges Road, Penshurst
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Time:
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2pm-4pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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The aim of the seminar is to dispel certain myths circulating the funeral process and provide invaluable information regarding wills and guardianship
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: RSVP on 9580 0688
Web: www.poledepot.org
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Sexual Health & Young People |
Date:
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Thursday 13 June
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Location:
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YouthZone, 18 Treacy Street, Hurstville
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Time:
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3pm-7pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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As part of the "Let's talk about sexual health and young people" forum YouthZone will be holding an event for young people aged 12-18 years. The event is to promote access for young people to local sexual health services including the UpZone sexual health clinic in Hurstville
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Phone for Details:
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Phone: 9580 8008
Web: www.poledepot.org |
Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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Dungeons & Dragons |
Date:
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Saturday 15 June
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Location:
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Rockdale City Library, 448 Princes Highway, Rockdale
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Time:
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12 noon-4:45pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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D&D is a fantasy role-playing game. Participants create their own characters and embark on imaginary adventure under the guidance of a Dungeon Master. This is a youth event, limited to participants aged 13 years and over
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Phone for Details:
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Rockdale City Library on 9562 1821 - bookings essential
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Cost:
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Free but bookings essential
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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'What Weed is That?' |
Date:
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Saturday 29 June
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Location:
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Rockdale Community Nursery, 41 Beach Street, Kogarah
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Time:
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9:30am-12 noon
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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Is your yard being smothered by a mysterious plant and you don't know how to get rid of it? Drop in to the Rockdale Community Nursery and Council's Noxious Weed Officers will identify your weed and recommend control methods. Anyone who brings in a weed for identification will receive a voucher for two native plant seedlings from the Nursery
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Phone for Details:
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Madeline Hourihan on 9562 1663
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Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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TBA
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Event:
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Compost and Worm Farming Workshop |
Date:
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Saturday 29 June
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Location:
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Rockdale Community Nursery, 41 Beach Street, Kogarah
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Time:
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11am-1pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This hands-on, fun workshop gives you the opportunity to learn how easy it can be to reuse your food scraps and create nutrient rich fertiliser. Whether you have a huge backyard or a balcony there is system right for everyone. Learn how to set up and maintain both a compost and worm farm system and decide what is best for you - if not both! As a bonus we are throwing in a 50% discount on a compost bin OR worm farm from the Community Nursery for participants at the workshop
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Phone for Details:
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Spaces are limited so book early by calling Madeline Hourihan on 9562 1663
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Cost:
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Free but bookings essential
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Inclement Weather:
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TBA
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October 2013
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Event:
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Starting a Business Workshop |
Date:
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Thursday 17 October
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Location:
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Administration Building, Rockdale City Council, 2 Bryant Street, Rockdale
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Time:
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9:45am-3:45pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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This comprehensive workshop is designed for everyone involved in running a business. It is facilitated by one of our highly experienced Business Advisors, and always attracts participants with an exciting mix of experience and diversity of skills and knowledge.
Join this inspirational workshop to understand the essential areas you will need to establish and maintain your business at peak performance.
No matter what business you manage, this content-rich workshop is a must-have. The workshop will give you all the tips and knowledge you need to ensure your business is successful.
At this comprehensive workshop you will:
- learn how to do a feasibility check on your business idea
- understand the roles and responsibilities of a business owner
- learn the significance of effective marketing
- become aware of the importance of providing customer satisfaction
- understand the importance of your online presence
This workshop is suitable for anyone thinking about starting their own business or those who have been in business for some time but want to know how to be more effective at what they do
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Phone for Details:
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Applicants should call the Business Enterprise Centre Southern Sydney on 9545 5900 to book their place. Places are limited and bookings should be made as early as possible
Email: bookings@becsouthernsydney.com.au
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Cost:
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$15 and bookings are essential. The cost of the workshop is subsidised by the NSW Government, requiring a fee of only $15 to cover lunch and warm beverages
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Inclement Weather:
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Indoors event
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Event:
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St Michael's Market and Craft Day |
Date:
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Saturday 26 October
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Location:
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St Michael's Church, Croydon Road, Hurstville
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Time:
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10am-3pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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No
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Information:
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Great variety of stalls, new and old, cakes, jams and condiments, food and kids activities
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Phone for Details:
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Email: micheleanthony@bigpond.com
Find us on Facebook |
Cost:
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Free
Stallholders: $25-$40
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Inclement Weather:
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To be cancelled
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Event:
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Food 'n' Groove - A Celebration of Music, Food and Dance From Around the World |
Date:
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Saturday 26 October
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Location:
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Bexley Oval, Stoney Creek Road, Bexley (closest cross street is Donnan Street)
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Time:
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11am-5pm
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Access for people with disabilities:
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Yes
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Information:
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A fun free day of multicultural performances, information stalls, interactive workshops, children's activities and a selection of mouth-watering foods to buy
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Phone for Details:
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Council's Customer Service 9562 1666
Web: Food 'n' Groove (including application forms for amusement ride providers and stall holders) |
Cost:
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Free
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Inclement Weather:
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TBA
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