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jibbajabba northern eZine Jibba Jabba is brought to you by Tea Tree Gully, Gawler, Salisbury and Playford Councils. This eZine is your guide to what is happening in and around your local area. Look out for this guide which will come out four times a year. If you want to jump straight to one particular Council’s information, click on the Council title on the side of this page. You can also go to that Council’s website for more info by clicking on the respective Council’s logo. There are many local services in each Council area that have a specific youth focus and you can link straight to their websites from the attached links.
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Round 5 Are you interested in music? Always thought it would be cool to be a radio presenter? Interested in learning new skills and being on radio?
Nine young people from the council areas of Cities of Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully and Playford have just completed their radio training with PBA FM and their first Jibba Jabba Radio show went to air on PBA FM 89.7 on Friday. Tune in to PBA FM 89.7 to catch their show every friday from 4:35-5pm.
Jibba Jabba Radio is a youth led radio program highlighting youth activities, hot topics, interviews and music.
Please contact your local Council if you would like to get involved
Georgina- gpearce@playford.sa.gov.au Phone- 8255 5560
Kate – kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au Phone – 8253 9928
Jo - jo.brown@cttg.sa.gov.au Phone- 8426 9800
awler JODIE GRANTHAM Manager Business and Community Services jodie.grantham@gawler.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to this Autumn edition of the Jibba Jabba Northern E-zine. Autumn is upon us! Below you will find a wide range of activities that Council staff have organised with young people and their interests in mind. Whether you’d like to do something really energetic or if you’re interested in something a little more low key, there is something for people of all interests to get involved in and enjoy. Enjoy life- stay active- keep connected.
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awler What’s On! Friday Night Skating Disco
Saturday Skate
The most popular skating session in Town! The Disco plays the latest music with heaps of fantastic skating games during the night. Come skate under the flashing lights for the most fun on wheels every Friday night.
This family skating session is great for new skaters with music and games for a fun time for the whole family. Skating instructors are also present at this skating session
Age: All ages Date: Friday nights Time: 7-9.30pm Cost: $5.50 includes Roller Skate hire. Inline blades extra Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact the Centre on 8522 9203 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
Age: All ages Date: Saturday mornings Time: 10am- 12pm Cost: $5.50 includes Roller Skate hire. Inline blades extra Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact the Centre on 8522 9203 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
Learn to Skate
Wednesday Skate
Learn the basics of skating. This family skating session comes with instructors, tutorials on skating techniques and stopping, plus music and games.
The experienced skating session plays music from the 80’s, 90’s and today!
Age: All ages Date: Saturday mornings Time: 9-10am Cost: $4 includes Roller Skate hire. Inline blades extra, Special discount for Learn to Skate and Saturday Skate - $6.50 for both sessions Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact the Centre on 8522 9203 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
Age: All ages Date: Wednesday nights Time: 7.30-9pm Cost: $5.50 includes Roller Skate hire. Inline blades extra Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact the Centre on 8522 9203 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
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School Holiday Skating Latest music and coolest games on wheels for School Holiday fun!
Age: All ages Date: Monday and Wednesdays during school holidays Time: 12-3pm Cost: $5.50 includes Roller Skate hire. Inline blades extra Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact the Centre on 8522 9203 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
Learn to Play Inline Hockey Come play the fastest game on wheels!! Fast past and exciting, inline hockey is one of Australia’s fastest growing sports and once you try it you will know why. Don’t know how to skate? That’s ok! Playing inline hockey also helps you learn to skate faster. Similar to ice hockey, the ‘Learn to Play’ session will teach you the basics of hockey skills & skating. Before you know it you can be playing in the Saturday afternoon competition. Age: 5 – 13 years Date: Monday nights (excluding Public Holidays) Time: 5.30-6.30pm Cost: $5 includes hockey stick and blade hire (you will need to bring your own bike helmet) Venue: Gawler Sport & Community Centre, Nixon Terrace Gawler Contact: Contact Peter on 0432 345 207, email northvikings@hotmail.com.au or search for North Vikings Inline Hockey on Facebook
2012 the National Year of Reading
Love reading? Then you will love all the programs the Gawler Library has to offer. Ages: All ages Dates: April
Launch of Saturdays in the Reading Room – Meet the Author program Launch of the 2012 Gawler Poetry Competition
May
27th - Dr Dean Jaensch will present Gawler’s Inaugural History Lecture – Gawler Public Library’s contribution to South Australian About Time History Festival celebrations. 1pm in the Institute Hall, 89 Murray Street, Gawler.
June
Launch of Gawler Library Book Club Service
July
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra presents Miss Lily’s Fabulous Pink Feather Boa – School Holiday performances in the Institute Hall and the Evanston Gardens Branch Library
August Children’s Book Week September Celebrate Every Generation Month October Gawler Poetry Competition Award Ceremony Time: Please call the Library for program times Ph: 8522 9213 Cost: All free! Venue: Gawler Public Library, 91 Murray Street Gawler Contact: Contact the Library on 8522 9213 or email council@gawler.sa.gov.au
layford GEORGINA PEARCE Youth Development Officer gpearce@playford.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to the Playford section of the E-zine, It’s Autumn time and there is heaps of stuff happening that you can get involved in and best of all it is really cheap or free. This Autumn we have lots of workshops to get involved in for both boys and girls, so get out there and have some fun!
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layford What’s On! SLAM (Skate, Launch, Art, Music)
Huge Youth Week event in Elizabeth organised by young people. Mega Skate Comp (Scooters/ Skateboarding and BMX) Registration from 11am competition starts at 12pm – No Helmet no Play. Aerosol Art Comp Registration from 12pm. Free workshops, service stalls and activities.
GLEE Club Join voices with like minded pop music fans at Glee Club on Tuesday afternoons from 4.30-6pm. Girls and Boys from 13 – 20 sing for fun and make recordings, youtube video clips and sometimes do live performances. Age: 13-20 years Date: Ongoing Time: Tuesdays 4.30-6pm Cost: $5 per session. $40 a term. Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. (Next to the Skate Park) Contact: Nick OConnor 8255 5560 noconnor@playford.sa.gov.au
Age: 10- 25 years Date: Saturday 14 April, 2012 Time: -12pm Cost: FREE Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. Contact: Georgina Pearce on 8255 5560 gpearce@playford.sa.gov.au
SHOOT! Media Club
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Interested in short films? Stop frame animation? Web stuff? The Shoot! Media club is for high school crew and meets at NSS on a Thursday afternoon from 4-5.30pm. Explore your imagination and create photos, text and video to get your point across. Get technical, get creative. Presented in partnership with The Smith Family.
Hang out in the NSS Workshop on Mondays from 4.30 – 6pm and make hip hop. Learn how to make beats on Ableton Live with Nick and get a hand writing rhymes with Jo. Come and chill, listen to beats and share your styles. FREE. 15-20 year old boys and girls.
Age: 15-18 years Date: Ongoing Time: Thursdays 4-5.30pm Cost: FREE Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. (Next to the Skate Park) Contact: Nick OConnor 8255 5560
Age: 15 - 20 years Date: Ongoing Time: Mondays 4.30-6pm Cost: FREE. $40 for your recording session. Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. (Next to the Skate Park) Contact: Nick OConnor 8255 5560 noconnor@playford.sa.gov.au
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Recording Club
ETI: Music Lesson
Love sound recording and sussed the basics but need more? Join a group of engineers and get to the next level through solid work and experience. Make recordings, share knowledge, try new things. Evolve with the group and get connected with the Adelaide Recording Industry.
Learn to play music in a cool and comfortable environment at NSS! Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Bass and more are on offer at The Northern Sound System thanks to ETI: Education Through Inspiration. $30/half hour with discounts for term bookings.
Age: Open Date: Every third Tuesday of the Month Time: 5.30-6.30pm. Cost: FREE Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. (Next to the Skate Park) Contact: Nick OConnor 8255 5560 noconnor@playford.sa.gov.au
Call Pete on 0401 476 796 or register your interest online http://www.etilive.net/home/Form/ Age: Open Date: When it suits you. Time: When it suits you. Cost: $30 half hour. Discounts for term bookings. Venue: The Northern Sound System 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth. (Next to the Skate Park) Contact: Pete Barter 0401 476 796 www.etilive.net
ea ree ully CARLY DIDCOTE JO BROWN
Youth Development Officer carly.didcote@cttg.sa.gov.au Youth Development Officer jo.brown@cttg.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to the Tea Tree Gully page of the Jibba Jabba northern eZine. Have you visited HIVE 12 Twenty-Five yet? It is City of Tea Tree Gully’s new, raw industrial youth space in the North East. Find us next to the Modbury Medical and Dental Clinic at 926 North East Road, Modbury. To celebrate National Youth Week we are working with young people to give them the advantage when applying for work or educational opportunities. Workshops galore are happening these school holidays from barista training to resume writing. Like HIVE 12 Twenty-Five on Facebook to keep in the loop with what’s happening at our space and beyond! Return to front page
ea ree ully What’s On! Studio Time
Harmony Cup
Studio Time is a new arts program at HIVE 12 Twenty-Five offering local artistic folk free access to the ultra modern HIVE Arts studio every Friday. Bring in your existing art work, materials and continue your creative journey with free hire of the studio. Some basic resources will be provided however participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. Ages: 12-25 years Date: Fridays Time: 12:30 to 4:30pm Cost: Free Venue: HIVE 12 Twenty-Five, 926 North East Road, Modbury, Contact: 8426 9800
Community Soccer Event for Harmony Day 2012. Who will take out the Harmony Cup for 2012? Be part of the action and come play in our friendly Harmony Cup soccer match at Civic Park! All skill levels welcome. Mixed teams will be organised on the day. Ages: All ages Date: Friday 23 March, 2012 Cost: Free Venue: Civic Park, North East Road, Modbury. Opposite to Tea Tree Plaza shopping centre. Contact: For more information, please contact Hive 12 Twenty-Five on 8426 9800 or visit www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au
In Da Kitchen This 3 day exciting program will be hosted by an experienced industry facilitator who will guide the participants through a culinary journey. There will be a focus on nutrition and creating easy, tasty and inexpensive meals and preparing a community lunch. The program will also cover: • Cooking on a budget • Food hygiene practices • Preparation and serving of food Ages: 14 – 20 years Date: Wednesday 11,Thursday 12 & Friday 13 April 2012 Time: 10.30am – 3.30pm Cost: $15 Venue: HIVE 12 Twenty-Five, 926 North East Road, Modbury Bookings: Essential on 8426 9800
Skill it up! This year HIVE 12 Twenty-Five is celebrating National Youth Week by rolling out a series of interactive and practical workshops focused on education and employment pathways. Learning the tips and techniques from industry experts will give you an advantage when applying for jobs or educational opportunities. From resume writing to barista training HIVE is the place to be if this is on your radar for 2012. Like our HIVE 12 Twenty-Five Facebook page for updates and details. Ages: 15-25 years Date: Workshops scheduled from April 16 – April 27, 2012 Cost: Free Venue: HIVE 12 Twenty-Five, 926 North East Road, Modbury Bookings: Essential on 8426 9800
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Mystery Movie Night
Change History!
The team from Youth Action are hosting an interactive evening of entertainment including the screening of a mystery movie. So, bring along your most cozy cushion or bean bag and settle into a night of fun.
Some people can find historical photos a bit black and white, a bit low definition, a bit…bland. So, if you are aged between 13-25 years we are asking you to creatively ‘improve’ a photo from our local history collection.
Join the conversation about movie choices and preferences by liking HIVE 12 Twenty-Five on Facebook. Ages: 15–25 years Date: Friday April 20, 2012 Time: 7 – 10pm Cost: Free Venue: HIVE 12 Twenty-Five, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: 8426 9800
Use your Photoshop skills, or some good old art and craft, to go crazy and change history. Like HIVE 12 Twenty-Five on Facebook for more information, competition details and access to the photos and forms. On Tuesday April 3, HIVE 12 Twenty-Five will be hosting a special Crafternoon workshop for those interested in entering the competition and in need of inspiration. Join us at HIVE 12 Twenty-Five for low tech fun – using glue, textas, cut out images and your imagination to play havoc with history. Ages: 13–25 years Date: Crafternoon workshop Tuesday April 3 from 4 – 6pm Competition closes 21 April 2012. Cost: Free Venue: HIVE 12 Twenty-Five, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: 8426 9800
alisbury KATE WALKER Youth Service Officer kwalker@sailsbury.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to the City of Salisbury’s pages of this eZine. There is plenty to do in April with National Youth Week Celebrations and School Holiday Activities happening across Salisbury. Activities including BMX and Scooter Workshops, Beyond the Basket, Chef’s on the Move, an Art Exhibition, Look, Listen and Talk @ SN Spectacular and Paralowie10 Youth Week Event. Have a Happy and Safe Easter! For more school holiday activities at Salisbury’s Community Centres, Libraries and Recreation Centres check out www.salisbury.sa.gov.au or for other youth activities www.twelve25.com.au Like, comment, share. Find Twelve25 on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/twelve25youth
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alisbury What’s On! School Holiday Activities!
BMX and Scooter Workshops
Chefs on the Move
Girls and boys workshops delivered by the Elizabeth Riders Committee. Scooter tricks taught: Tail whip, 180’s, 360’s, Bar spins, Bri flips & Bunny hops. BMX tricks taught: Dropping in, Tyre Taps, Tyre Grabs, Double Peg & Bunny Hop. Lunch provided.
Want to hang out with some friends and play laser skirmish or shoot some hoops over the holidays? Come and join us! Chef’s on the Move lets you cook with friends, get active and learn about healthy eating in between. Supported by Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and OPAL.
Age: 12-18 year olds for BMX and 8 - 15 year olds for scooter Date: Wednesday 18 April, 2012 Time: 12 - 5pm Cost: Free Venue: Salisbury North Skate Park, Bagster Road Salisbury North Contact: Kate on 8253 9928 or check out www.twelve25.com.au for a registration form. Bookings essential.
Age: 12 - 18 year olds Date: Tuesday 10 & 17 and Thursday 12 & 19 April, 2012 Time: 10am - 3pm Cost: Free Venue: Shopfront Youth Health & Information Service, Shop 3-4 72 John Street, Salisbury Contact: For bookings or more information contact Susan Stancl at Shopfront on 8281 1775.
Youth Week Events
Salisbury Youth Week Art Exhibition Exploring the theme ‘Youth Homelessness - Changing Perceptions’
Call out to creative young people aged 12 to 25 years living, working, studying or volunteering in the City of Salisbury. Here’s your chance to enter the Salisbury Youth Art Prize as part of Salisbury Youth Week celebrations! Great prizes to be won! - 1st Prize - $500 - 2nd Prize - $300 - 3rd Prize - $200 Age: 12 - 25 year olds Date: Entries close 30 March, 2012 For art prize conditions and entry form: Visit: www.salisbury.sa.gov.au Call: 8406 8557 or Email: lweiss@salisbury.sa.gov.au
Paralowie10 Youth Week Come check out local hip-hop acts and breakdancers, find out about what help you can get from youth services in the area and come and try a range of fun artistic activities at Paralowie Youth Service’s 10th Birthday celebration! Age: 12 - 25 year olds Date: Friday 13 April, 2012 Time: 1 - 5pm Cost: Free Venue: Paralowie Youth Service, 94 Waterloo Corner Road Paralowie Contact: Sammy Riley on sriley@ucwpa.org.au or 0420 921 714.
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Look, Listen and Talk @ SN Spectacular
A huge event with a variety of activities - skate, scooter and BMX competition, healthy cooking demonstrations and tastings, interactive stalls such as Headspace / Shopfront, airbrush tattoos, art activities and soccer and football come and try activities. Age: 12-25 year olds Date: Friday 20 April, 2012 Time: Registrations from midday Cost: Free entry Venue: Salisbury North Skate Park and Football Oval, Bagster Road Salisbury North Contact: Kate on 8253 9928 or check out www.twelve25.com.au for a registration form.
other youth stuff
Beyond the Basket Interested in becoming a Basketball Coach? Then the Basketball Coaches Academy is for you. The program covers sports science, scoreboard operations, game analysis, leadership, planning a coaching session, excursions, nutrition and much more. The course will also give you Coaching Accreditation in Basketball. An information session will be held on Thursday 26 April 2012 at the City of Salisbury, John Harvey Gallery (12 James Street, Salisbury) from 7- 8:30pm. Age: 12 - 18 year olds Date: Terms 2 and 3 2012 Time: 4 - 6pm (please note: dates and times to be confirmed) Venue: Mondays at the Gardens Recreation Centre and on Thursdays at Ingle Farm Recreation Centre. Contact: Paul Zimny or Tabatha Weir on 8406 8366 to find out more information or email pzimny@salisbury.sa.gov.au or pick up a registration of interest form from The Gardens or Ingle Farm Recreation Centre.
Useful Services Tea Tree Gully Career Development Service This service is offered by Northern Futures. Skilled Career Practitioners can help you with: - A one to one interview to assess your needs - Coaching to develop a career action plan which includes short and long term goals; - Coaching to develop the tools necessary to independently seek work including preparing your resume, responding to selection criteria, interview skills and writing applications This service is available from HIVE 12 Twenty-Five on Friday (fortnightly). For more information or to book an appointment please call 1800 619 933 or email reception@northernfutures.org.au SaverPlus: Match your savings for school costs, dollar for dollar, up to $500. Anglicare SA is looking for new participants in the City of Tea Tree Gully area. You may be eligible if you or your partner have: -A Health Care or Pensioner Concession Card - A child at school or starting next year - Some regular income from work. This program is available from HIVE 12 Twenty-Five. New participants are welcome. Contact Debbie Rieger, your local Saver Plus Worker: 0457 778 022 or drieger@anglicare-sa.org.au.
Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide Did you know? Uniting Care Wesley Adelaide Therapeutic Youth Services provides family counselling (available at HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury) - 10 to 21 years, sexual assault counselling - 12 to 25 years and mediation - 10 to 21 years. Therapeutic Youth Services work in lots of different ways depending upon the situation and what the clients are comfortable with. For more information contact them on 8202 5060 or visit www.ucwesleyadelaide.org.au
Shopfront Youth Health & Information Service Address: Shop 3 - 4 72 John Street Salisbury Phone: 8281 1775 A one stop shop for young people aged 12-25. Shopfront provides services for young people, including: counselling / support / referral, free pregnancy testing, free condoms / dams, free Internet access, group programs, alternate Thursdays – Meet and Greet, 5 - 7pm, Homework Club Tuesdays 4 - 6pm and visiting agencies such as Shine SA, Headspace, DASSA and Youth Lawyer. Youth Community Foodies A six week training program around nutrition and group facilitation. Upon completion, those trained will become volunteers promoting healthy eating in their community. Age: 16-25 years Cost: Free Training of new youth community foodies to begin in term 2. An information session will be held on Monday 26 March and Tuesday 27 of March for more information. To register please contact Susan on 8281 1775.
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Useful Services Northern Headspace Adelaide Northern headspace is a community based youth mental health service for young people aged 12-25 years. Headspace offers young people and their families help with issues or questions relating to, mental health, alcohol and other drug use, work or education, general physical health, sexual health and relationships. Contact the head office for an appointment on 8209 0700 Outreach Service at the Gawler Sport and Community Centre, Nixon Tec, Gawler. www.headspace.adelaidenorthern
Finding Workable Solutions Inc Finding Workable Solutions Inc provides assistance to job seekers with a disadvantage and/or disability offering a flexible and professional approach to employment services. Contact the Gawler Office number for more information 8522 4182
If you would like to promote your organisation/group youth and youth workers programs on the next Jibba Jabba Northern E-zine, please contact the Council officer in your area with the relevant web link.
GEORGINA PEARCE Youth Development Officer gpearce@playford.sa.gov.au
JO BROWN Youth Development Officer jo.brown@cttg.sa.gov.au CARLY DIDCOTE Youth Development Officer carly.didcote@cttg.sa.gov.au
KATE WALKER Youth Services Officer kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au
JODIE GRANTHAM Manager Business and Community Services jodie.grantham@gawler.sa.gov.au