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yarraReporter will be launched    A civic journalism website showcasing stories by public housing estate residents about issues that interest and affect them will be launched tomorrow. Infoxchange Australia’s yarraReporter website features articles produced by housing estate residents within the City of Yarra, who have been trained in civic journalism. yarraReporter is an initiative to build skills, capacity, social contribution and leadership, to create social change through community activities, civic journalism training and the publication of news stories. Read more.

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Atherton Community News

• Speak to someone in Your Own Language
  YaRRALiNK is Yarra City Council's Telephone Interpreting Service. This service helps you to communicate with council officers in your own language.
  Read more. Posted: 1-7-2009
  
  
• Giving voice to the underdog
  A civic journalism website showcasing stories by public housing estate residents about issues that interest and affect them will be launched next week.
  Read more. Posted: 25-6-2009
  
  
• Finding relief in the joy of song
  A choir that was formed by women who shared past experiences in refugee camps in Africa will perform as part of the refugee week this Sunday.
  Read more. Posted: 18-6-2009
  
  
• Moving to the rhythm of life
  Paul Mbenna a great pop star Tanzania is telling his story to Liza Power of The Age about his journey of success from Tanzania to Australia. He will perform in Fitzroy Town Hall on Refugee week this Sunday.
  Read more. Posted: 18-6-2009
  
  
• AGRA has new president
  Residents of Atherton Gardens elected Josip Lenger as their association’s president in the election that was held early June.
  Read more. Posted: 18-6-2009
  
  
• Wired@Collingwood won iAward
  Infoxchange, in partnership with the Victorian Government Neighbourhood Renewal program and ThoughtWorks Australia, were crowned winners of the national Australia Community iAward at a Gala Ceremony in Melbourne this week.
  Read more. Posted: 4-6-2009
  
  
• West Papuans granted permanent residency
  West Papuan asylum seekers’ desire for his country to be independent from Indonesia is bolder as the Australian government granted them Permanent Residency late May.
  Read more. Posted: 4-6-2009
  
  
• Human Swine Influenza - General Information
  The Department of Human Services has issued Human Swine Influenza (SWINE FLU) information for the general public. You can find this information in Vietnamese and Chinese in the designated pages within this intranet.
  Read more. Posted: 3-6-2009
  
  
• Community Fruit and Vegetable Market
  Community Fruit and Vegetable Market Fresh Affordable Healthy! Every Thursday from 1:30-2:30pm Next to the Community Garden Building 125 Napier st Fitzroy
  Read more. Posted: 29-4-2009
  
  
• Gertrude St Projection festival: Call for entries
  CALL FOR ARTIST ENTRIES 2009 – OPEN! The Gertrude Association’s Gertrude St Projection Festival 3 – 10 July 2009.
  Read more. Posted: 21-4-2009
  
  

Entertainment

• African Dance Classes With Passi Jo
  Master Congolese musician and choreographer who has enthralled audiences worldwide, teaching Congolese'soukous'/rumba dance style to anyone who is interested.
  Read more. Posted: 1-7-2009
  
  

Events/Activities

• Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Awards
  The City of Melbourne and Melbourne Library Service are proud to announce the inagural Lord Mayor's Creative Writing Awards.
  Read more. Posted: 1-7-2009
  
  

Employment

• Community Development Worker- Part Time Job
  Jesuit Social Services seeks a mature, enthusiastic and experienced Community Development Worker for our community development program on the public housing estates in the City of Yarra.
  Read more. Posted: 29-6-2009
  
  
• New manger wanted for the Collingwood and Fitzroy Community Fruit and Vegetable Market
  New manger wanted for the Collingwood and Fitzroy Community Fruit and Vegetable Market An exciting opportunity for a person with a passion for food, people and the environment! We are looking for a person with: • Strong connections and networks with residents of the Collingwood and Fitzroy housing estates. (residents are strongly encouraged) • Great communication skills who is able to bridge gaps between language and culture • Excellent time management skills • Strong business sense For a detailed position description and selection criteria email jeremy@cultivatingcommunity.org.au For more information call Jeremy on 0430080347 Applications close by 5pm on Friday the 10th of July and should be addressed to Cultivating Community P.O. Box 8 Abbotsford 3067 or emailed to jeremy@cultivatingcommunity.org.au Applicants need to be available to start end of July 2008.
  Posted: 29-6-2009
  
  

Kids

• Families are welcome Supported Playgroup
  Families are welcome to supported playgroup during school term on Thursdays. It's free to everyone and local.
  Read more. Posted: 24-6-2009
  
  

Local Community Services

• Financial Counselling
  A free Financial Counselling Service for City of Yarra residents
  Read more. Posted: 30-6-2009
  
  

Local News

• National Tree Day
  The City of Yarra will celebrate National Tree Day on Sunday 2nd August 2009.
  Read more. Posted: 24-6-2009
  
  
• Recycling Drop-Off Point
  A recyclable materials drop-off point has been set up at Council’s Clifton Hill depot to accept materials that cannot be accommodated in recycling bins.
  Read more. Posted: 24-6-2009
  
  
• Opportunity to learn Sewing and Knitting
  Multicultural Hub Melbourne will run a training on sewing and knitting in July.
  Read more. Posted: 12-6-2009
  
  
• Workshop for parents and carers
  A free practical workshop for the women returning to work.To find out how to get a new job, how to improve your skills and how to built confidence.
  Read more. Posted: 11-6-2009
  
  
• English for Bilingual Community Work
  NMIT offers a free English course for public housing tenants.
  Read more. Posted: 11-6-2009
  
  
• Cultural Intersections Residency Series
  Expressions of Interest are sought for artists to be part of contemporary Cultural Intersections Residency Series in August.
  Read more. Posted: 10-6-2009
  
  

Meetings

• Langridge Ward Meeting
  Langridge Ward Meeting on 14 July 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start at Collingwood Town Hall.
  Read more. Posted: 24-6-2009
  
  

Training

• Skills and Training Program
  The City of Yarra offering a free Skills and Traning Program for local not-for-profit community groups and organisations.
  Read more. Posted: 30-6-2009
  
  

Upcoming events

• NAIDOC Family Day
  The unique culture and heritage of Aboriginal people during NAIDOC week on 9 July.
  Read more. Posted: 24-6-2009