Important news for volunteers – changes to distribution process
Our volunteer distributors do an amazing job every month. At least 4,000 copies of SSH are delivered to letterboxes with priority to public housing tenants. Four thousand more go to various community centres, libraries, pubs and cafes. Our printer, SpotNews, now based in Chullora, has offered to deliver the bundles to South Sydney, starting in April. We’re thinking four secure but accessible locations – in Redfern, Waterloo, Newtown and Darlinghurst. From there we hope some volunteers will be able to pick up their bundles and make their deliveries. Andrew will phone volunteers this month to talk about the new process.
NSW Seniors Festival – March 3-16
There are any number of events celebrating Seniors Week in NSW, including, of course the Premier’s Gala Concerts March 12 and 13 with two sessions each day at 11am and 2.45pm at the ICC Sydney Theatre. Some tickets may still be available, or you can livestream the 2.45pm concert on Wednesday March 12.
http://events.humantix.com/2024-premier-s-gala-concerts-live-stream
Local organisations also have various events to celebrate Seniors Week, such as the Ron Williams Community Centre on March 12, where there will be Qigong and Tai Chi taster classes, followed by a light morning tea. This is event is free and you can book through www.MZang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Beauty Rich and Rare – Museum of Sydney until March 30
This is a 20-minute digital work of art using maps and other documents from the Endeavour voyage to create works by Sir Joseph Banks and other botanists and scientists capturing the beautiful and rare flora and fauna from Botany Bay to the Far North. Open every day from 10am-5pm.
International Women’s Day – March 8
IWD has been celebrated for 50 years in many countries, and in Australia this year’s theme is MARCH FORWARD. Perry Park Recreation Centre at 1B Maddox Street, Alexandria is holding an IWD Sports Day on Sunday March 9 from 10am-3pm. This is a perfect chance to try out various sports like netball, volleyball, rollerskating and basketball, with tips from female athletes. This is a free event, and food will be provided for participants. Contact: 92659182 or www.pprcadmin@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Harmony Week 2025 is March 17 to 23, and Harmony Day is on Friday March 21, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The theme for this year is EVERYONE BELONGS.
Other Dates for March 2025:
Ramadan – until March 29
St Patrick’s Day – March 17
Purim – March 13 and 14
Holi (Hindu Festival of Colours) – March 14
Pat Clarke
volunteers@ssh.com.au
