37a Gardiner Street, Goolwa

Opening times:

Monday – Friday

9.00am – 3.00pm

Phone: 8555 3941

Email: reception@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge this Land that we meet and work on is the land of the Ngarrindjeri

People and we respect their Spiritual relationship with their Country. We also

acknowledge the Ngarrindjeri People as the custodians of the lower Murray, Lakes

and Coorong and that their Cultural and heritage beliefs are still important to the

living Ngarrindjeri People today.

Our Vision

A strong, vibrant and inclusive community in which people feel supported to connect

and learn from each other

Mission

To develop, embrace and share, skills and knowledge; Engage and contribute to a

common purpose; Inspire to explore opportunities

Partnerships

Alexandrina Council – Alexandrina Council is a local government area in the

Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.

http://www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au. Street Address: 11 Cadell Street, GOOLWA SA

Australia, 5214. Postal Address: PO Box 21, GOOLWA SA, SA,

APM (Advanced Personnel Management) – is a leading Australian-owned

international human services organisation delivering employment, injury

management/vocational rehabilitation, assessment, allied health intervention and

community care (aged care and disability care) services.

Key Contacts for this Partnership:

Advanced Personnel Management: Michael Harris, EC. 08 8552 6061.

Michael.Harris@apm.net.au

Alex FM

Funding Support

Alexandrina Council DCSI (Department of Communities and Social

Inclusion)

Goolwa and District Community Bank

Goolwa Lions Department Social Services Positive Partnerships Aspire to Inspire

Staff

Karen Barrett – Centre Manager

Care Vaughan – Create and Connect Program Coordinator

Leigh Marshall – Music Matters Program Coordinator

Victoria Shaw – Shared Skills Program Coordinator

Association Information

Textile Creating and Revamping-

9.30am -12.00pm ($5.00 members - $10.00 non-members)

For knitting, crochet, embroidery, felting, sewing and quilting etc.

Bring your own materials and ideas

Create new or complete unfinished projects

Goolwa South Coast Facebookers “Cuppa Friendship” – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

(gold coin donation)

This is a thriving group of online members who meet at the Goolwa Community

Centre in a safe and supported environment.

Occasional specialty talks, activities and presentations on alternate weeks

Goolwa South Coast Facebookers

Mondays – 16 October - 15 December

Create and Connect - 10:00am-2:00pm ($5.00 members - $10.00 non-

members). Art and Wellbeing program - Limited places on transport available. Join us at Tuesday Workshops for our Community Lunch for only $4.00. ** Membership forms available at reception. Why not signup on the day?

The focus of our Create and Connect workshops is “Art for Wellbeing”. Through

guided tutelage in painting, drawing, collage, textiles, sculpture and other disciplines

we find the enjoyment within the process of creating. Using a variety of fun and

experimental techniques participants are encouraged to find a path of expression in

which their own personal creative flower blooms.

Within the program year we will be engaging in exhibitions in- house and within the

community, to further enhance the confidence and experience of Create and

Connect participants.

The Key elements of the program are – Creative – Community – Confidence

Tuesdays – 16 October - 15 December

Music Matters ‘The Connections’ Jams Fortnightly 10:00am-2:00pm ($5.00 DSP or members - $10.00 non-members). 17th & 31st Oct, 14th & 28th Nov, 12th Dec. A Community music program welcoming all levels of ability, the group participates in various:

Community event performances CD creation Radio announcements

Leather workshop 1.00 – 3.00pm ($5.00) Leatherwork program is a supported group in which you can learn the art of leather making. Come and speak with our volunteers about a project you have in mind and see some of the beautiful leatherwork for sale here at the Goolwa Community Centre.

Shared Skills Program 3.45pm – 5.45pm ($5.00) (Preregistration is required – Cost $5.00 per session) – 31st Oct – 5th December Shared Skills Program in a dynamic youth program supported by local community for young people 10 – 13 years. The young people will gain additional skills through the support from the local community who will share their knowledge and skills on a variety of topics.

Gift Making - Time to start the gift making for Christmas. Items include: Card making, Bath salts, Gardeners’ pack, Fridge magnets, Children’s special extra activity

Tuesdays – 16 October - 15 December

6.00pm Tuesdays– 16 October - 12 December

Create and Connect - 10:00am-2:00pm ($5.00 DSP or members; $10.00 non- members) - Art and Wellbeing program

The focus of our Create and Connect workshops is

“Art for Wellbeing”. Through guided tutelage in

painting, drawing, collage, textiles, sculpture and other

disciplines we find the enjoyment within the process of

creating. Using a variety of fun and experimental

techniques participants are encouraged to find a path

of expression in which their own personal creative

flower blooms.

Within the program year we will be engaging in

exhibitions, in- house and within the community, to

further enhance the confidence and experience of

Create and Connect participants.

The Key elements of the program are – creative – community – confidence

TaKeTiNa – Wednesdays 6.00pm – 7.00pm – Gold coin donation.

Facilitated by Heather Seyhun and Tony Hole

Wear comfortable clothes

Booking via: Reception 8555 3941 Email: reception@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

Come and experience a journey into rhythms and

self. TaKeTiNa is a musical process that creates a

state of inner presence for personal development.

Discover an inner stillness and peaceful state

within, as you join us on this guided rhythmic

journey that activates our human and musical

potential through rhythm.

This workshop is an experience that brings you home within the self. A journey into

mindfulness. Rhythm reflects life in all its complexity. TaKeTiNa process guides

participants to apply different rhythms in the feet, the hands and the voice to form a

beautiful multi layered and textured sound fabric. Experiencing these rhythms is like

“coming home”.

For more information contact Heather on 0422 375 820.

Wednesdays – 16 October - 15 December

Dad Factor Group – 12:30pm - 2:30pm (FREE)

Light lunch and child minding assistance provided. A group aimed to provide opportunities for Fathers, Grand Fathers, Uncles and Male carers to get together and discuss their roles and build supports around parenting. The group aims to provide information and encourage interaction on a range of issues relating to fatherhood. To address the way we communicate with our children and to explore ways in which we, as dads can encourage physical, mental, social and emotional development in our families.

The group also works on various projects i.e. building a wooden workbench for

community use; repurposing wooden boat for children’s playground; involvement in

White Ribbon Day activities

Thursdays – 16 October - 15 December

ACE Program – Building Blocks to Employment 9.00am – 12.00pm. Free Course – Morning tea provided. Bookings Essential Create and write a thought-provoking Cover Letter for your potential employer Create a professional and individual resume Employability Skills –learn these skills to be the best employee you can Interview skills for employment

Thursdays – 16 October - 15 December

Shared Skills Program with Alex FM Community Radio – Intro to Media - 3.35pm – 5.45pm – 4 weeks starting 16th November ($5.00) Registration forms available from the Community Centre - (Preregistration is required as spaces are limited – Cost $5.00 per session, after school snack provided). Location: Alex FM 96.3 Community Radio Station, Laurie Lane Goolwa.

(Superintendent Cottage behind the RSL Building)

ACE Program 9.00am – 12.00pm Free Course – Morning tea provided. Bookings Essential Blind Tastings, Get to know your local produce, Budgeting, Create a group cook book, Share each other’s food journey, Teach each other some of your knowledge, Nutrition, Be food savvy –practically and financially, Food hygiene and preparation, The full affair –invitations, setting the table, decorations, shopping list, materials/utensils, Plan, cook and share with someone you care about.

Fridays – 16 October - 15 December

Kaleidoscopes – 1.00 – 3.00pm – ($5.00) NB: Bookings essential

Call the Goolwa Community Centre on 8555 3941 or

Email: reception@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

Fridays – 16 October - 15 December

Current and Upcoming Events

Port Elliot Computing Centre –

Port Elliot Uniting Church

44 North Terrace Port Elliot, SA 5212

Learning & support centre for computing and internet

Phone: Miriam Danial 8552 9664 or Kate Waldmann 0439609933

Hours: Wed 10am-12 noon & 1pm-3pm; Sat 10am–12.00pm

Fees: a small fee for service & assistance

Access: Wheelchair, Disability toilets and parking

Other Community Information

CD by ‘The Connections’ is available to

purchase at the Goolwa Community centre. All

proceeds support the centre from at a cost of

$15.00. All proceeds support the centre.

Thank you to the Alexandrina Council

“Connecting Communities through the Arts

Grant”, which made this production possible.

A range of colourful large themed flags are available for a small hire fee per flag (size – 120 x

110cm). Image themes include various: Dog; Fish; Whale; Octopus; Caterpillar; Frog; Bird;

Music; Boats; Moon and more.

Why not use as a display to draw attention at your next upcoming event.

Contact reception: reception@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

‘The Connections’ - CD Sales

Flag Hire Available

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Alexandrina Connect Inc. encourages you to become a member.

You will receive:

- Regular emails of activities, events and training happening at the centre

- Discounts on workshops

- Invitations to Members only themed events

- Volunteer opportunities

Membership Application/Renewal

for membership with Alexandrina Connect Incorporated

$20 per year

First Name: _______________________________ Last Name: ______________________________

Residential Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Postal Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ______________________________ Mobile Phone: ____________________________

Email: ____________________________________

As a registered member with the Association:

- acknowledge my responsibilities as a member to RSVP to the AGM - agree to behave respectfully - am over 18 - the information provided by me is true and correct

__________________________________ _______ _____/_____/_____

Signature Date

Where did you hear about Alexandrina Connect Inc.?

The Community Centre – Goolwa Facebook Media Word of mouth

Other: _______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Banking Details:

Goolwa and District Community Bank Branch

33 Hutchison Street, Shop 3A Goolwa Shopping Centre Goolwa Village Shopping Centre

Account Name: Alexandrina Connect Inc.

BSB: 633 000

Account Number: 154 799 886

Please return to: Alexandrina Connect Inc.

P.O. Box 2051 Goolwa SA 5214

You can also drop this off at The Community Centre – 37a Gardiner Street, Goolwa

(Mon – Fri 9.00am to 3.00pm) – Phone: 8555 3941

For Office Use Only:

Date Paid:

If you are interested in volunteering talk to Alexandrina Connect Inc. Volunteer

Coordinator regarding your interest and discuss what sort of activity you are

interested in.

Complete an Alexandrina Connect Inc. Volunteer Registration form prior to

commencing a role. You may be required to undergo a police security check or

provide your current clearance certificate.

You will be assigned a role with a clear position description. If an appropriate role

does not exist at the time, you have the opportunity to be registered on our volunteer

database for future reference.

You will be provided with induction training designed to inform you about Alexandrina

Connect Inc., your role and the job itself, as well as safe work practices. Please read

appropriate Policies and Procedures as they relate to your role.

You will be required to take part in any appropriate training; this will be scheduled for

you by the Volunteer Coordinator.

You and Volunteering

Shared Skills Goolwa program is looking for volunteers to share their

skills/hobbies with young people in the following areas.

Wood work Computing Craft Painting

Cooking Recycled creations Gardening

Street Art Felting Clay/Pottery Sewing

Volunteers required for:

The Goolwa Community Centre required volunteers for

Kitchen/Foodie

Reception

Transport Assistant (non-driving)

Program Administration Tasks

Bookkeeper (MYOB)

“Friends of the Goolwa Community Centre” general helper – assist as Gallery sitter,

Craft/Knitter, etc.…..

Alexandrina connect incorporated required volunteers for:

Committee Member

Contact: Karen Barrett, Centre Manager – manager@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

2017 Volunteers Required

Goolwa Community Centre Collaborations or Partnerships

Leigh Marshal & Care Vaughan

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Creative Works

Photos

Joshua Pearce & Lee Kleinig Karen Vivian Comic Workshop

Nat Young & Linda Goels John Rogerson & Matt Jones

We are wheelchair accessible. Please let us know if you have any special needs or if

you require support to enable you to participate fully.

Open: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm

Phone: 8555 3941 Email: reception@alexandrinaconnect.org.au

Website: http://www.alexandrinaconnect.org.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexandrinaconnect

Accessibility

Visit us at: 37a Gardiner Street, Goolwa