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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? We are looking for 9 enthusiastic and committed young people to be trained up as radio presenters! No experience is needed as you will gain FREE industry training to assist in presenting the Jibba Jabba radio show from PBA FM radio station in Salisbury. Participants will work in two teams over a 6 month period and meet each Wednesday night 4pm - 7pm to research, develop and record the Jibba Jabba radio program. To be involved you need to be 16 to 25 years and live in the City of Salisbury, the City of Playford or the City of Tea Tree Gully. Expressions of Interest close Wednesday 18 January 2012 Successful applicants will begin the program Wednesday 1 February 2012 Please contact your local Youth Development Officer if you would like to get involved
Georgina- gjames@playford.sa.gov.au Phone- 8255 5560
Kate – kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au Phone – 8253 9928
Liz- liz.gunn@cttg.sa.gov.au Phone- 8426 9800
alisbury KATE WALKER Youth Service Officer kwalker@sailsbury.sa.gov.au
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This edition features the explosive Overload - Music Gig, school holiday activities in December and January at Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and The Club Australia Day Family Picnic. Overload is an explosive new music event that will be hitting the Northern Suburbs music scene on the Saturday 26th of November at Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and is bound to get adrenaline flowing. Featuring bands: Stomp the Dog, Line 39, Cortisol, Inferiority Complex and Fran from Seven Letter Score; this is definitely an event that cannot be missed by any music lover! 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 www.facebook.com/twelve25youth Kate Walker, Youth Services Officer 8253 9928 or email kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au
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alisbury What’s On! School Holiday Activities!
On the Same Wave Beach Safety Fun Day
For new arrivals, migrants and international students. The City of Salisbury is participating in this exciting school holiday activity in collaboration with Surf Life Saving SA, other councils and youth agencies. Various activities including learning about the beach, the surf and the role of surf lifesavers, swimming, rescue, sun safety awareness, live DJ and sporting activities plus transport available, lunch supplied. Ages: 12-18 years Date: Tuesday 20th December 2011 Time: 10 am- 3pm Cost: free Venue: Meet at Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre (17 -19 Wiltshire Street Salisbury) to travel by bus to Semaphore beach. Bookings essential http://mybookingmanager.com/onthesamewave Contact Kate on 8253 9928 or kwalker@salisbury.sa.gov.au for a consent form. Consent form also available from www.twelve25.com.au
3 on 3 Basketball Are you interested in playing basketball? Well come along and enjoy the day with lots of prizes and a BBQ lunch Ages: 13 - 18 year olds Dates: Wednesday 18th January 2012 Time: 10am - 2pm Cost: Free Venue: :Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre 17-19 Wiltshire St, Salisbury Contact: Bookings required online at http://mybookingmanager.com/3on3basketball or contact 8253 9928
Bake N’ Decorate
Art Escape
Come celebrate Christmas and ‘Bake N’ Decorate’ your own cupcakes. Use your imagination to create deliciously amazing cupcakes. This program is a joint initiative between Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and the Salisbury Library Service.
Come and try a range of activities including: painting, beading, play dough and more plus enjoy a BBQ. This program is a joint initiative between Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre and the Salisbury Library Service. Ages: 12-18 years Date: Wednesday 25th January 201 Time: 12:30 - 3:30pm Cost: free Venue:Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre 17-19 Wiltshire St, Salisbury
Ages: 13 to 18 years Date: Wednesday 18th January 2012 Time: 10am- 2pm Cost: free Venue: Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre 17-19 Wiltshire Street Salisbury Contact: Bookings required online at http://mybookingmanager.com/3on3basketball or contact 8253 9928
Contact: Kate on 82539228 or book online at http://mybookingmanager.com/artescape
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Overload Twelve25 and Music SA have run a course called “How to organise your own music event” where six young people have organised all components of the event - Overload. Music gig featuring: Stomp the Dog, Line 39, Cortisol, Inferiority Complex and Fran from Seven Letter Score. Airbrush tattoos, sausage sizzle and canteen available. Drug and alcohol free event Ages: All ages Date: Saturday 26th November 2011 Time: Doors open 7pm Cost: $10.00 entry Venue: Twelve25 Salisbury Youth Enterprise Centre, 17 -19 Wiltshire Street Salisbury Contact: Kate on 8253 9928
The Club Australia Day Family Picnic in partnership with the Rotary Club of Salisbury. A massive fun day at the park to celebrate Australia Day. Free entry and free breakfast before 10am. Free live entertainment and some free children’s activities and some rides with a cost. Ages: All ages Date: Thursday 26th January 2012 Time: 8am - 4pm Cost: Free entry Venue: Carisbrooke Reserve - Salisbury Park Contact: For more information, check out: www.salisburyrotary.com.au
awler DONNA ALDRIDGE Communications Coordinator Donna.aldridge@gawler.a.gov.au
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Welcome to this Summer edition of the Jibba Jabba Northern E-zine. Summer is upon us! So get out of the house and soak up all of the wonderful sunshine and freshness this season while enjoying things to do in Gawler! 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. For more information, contact Council’s Communications Coordinator, Donna Aldridge on 85229 264 or Donna.aldridge@gawler.sa.gov.au
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awler What’s On! Roller Skating
Library Services
General session- Every Friday: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Saturdays: Learn to Skate- 9:00am – 10:00am General 10:00am – 12:00pm Wednesdays: Artistic skating 5:00pm – 7:00pm Adult Skating 7:30pm – 9:00pm School Holiday sessions Mondays & Wednesdays 12:00pm – 3:00pm Roller Hockey – Monday Training & Sunday Matches
The Library Summer Reading Club is happening over the January school holidays. The theme for this year is “the amazing read”. FREE packs are available from the Gawler Public Library and the Evanston Gardens Branch Library.
For more information, including costs, contact Gawler Sport and Community Centre on 8522 9203
Come on an astronomical adventure in SkyWatch’s ‘MirrorDome’is on Wednesday 11 January 2012. View ‘Earth’s Wild Ride’ and travel through our solar system and beyond. FREE, but bookings are essential. Several sessions available.
Amazing read- Astronomical Story and Craft Session. Tuesday 10 January 2012. Suitable for ages up to 12 years. 10:30am11:30am at the Evanston Gardens Branch Library. FREE, but bookings are essential.
For any further information on the above Library activities, please email nola.cavallaro@gawler.sa.gov.au or call 8522 9213
Australia Day Awards 2012 The Town of Gawler Australia Day Awards are now open! Award categories are as follows: Australia Day Citizen of the Year Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year Corporate Citizen of the Year Community Group of the Year Community Event of the Year Nominations close at 5pm on 18 November 2011. Award recipients will be officially recognised at a ceremony during the Australia Day celebrations on Thursday 26 January 2012. For further enquiries, please contact Donna Aldridge on 8522 9264 or Donna.aldridge@gawler.sa.gov.au
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Trevor Bellchambers Swimming Centre
The Trevor Bellchambers Swimming Centre is open! Get your togs on and enjoy the luscious cool water. Get some friends together and have a great day out enjoying the Spring sunshine by the Pool! For more information, including entry fees, contact 8522 2034 or swimming.pool@gawler.sa.gov.au
Birthday parties Are you looking for a venue for your next birthday party? Council has a range of locations for people looking for a fun and convenient place to celebrate their birthday with mates. The Gawler Sport and Community Centre is a popular venue for birthday parties in Gawler. Food, DJ, competitions and much more can be organised for your next birthday party, including parties that have a skating/scooter theme. Below provides additional information After hours Parties- Sundays. 2 Hour sessions available throughout the day. Parties during Friday night & Saturday mornings For more information, including costs, contact Gawler Sport and Community Centre on 8522 9203 The Trevor Bellchambers Swimming Centre is another popular venue for birthday parties in Gawler. With the Pool opening on 1 October, why don’t you consider having your next birthday party next to the shimmering pool! For further information contact 8522 2034 or swimming.pool@gawler.sa.gov.au
layford GEORGINA JAMES Youth Development Officer gjames@playford.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to the Playford section of the E-zine, It’s Summer 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 Summer 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! Boys Only DJ Workshop
Dance Workshop
Get your hands on a turntable and learn some Hip Hop DJ Tricks! You’ll suss how to baby scratch, transform and mix one track into another. NO experience necessary. Call now!
If you are into Hip Hop dance or just want to try dancing come to NSS’s Dance Workshop run by the Square One Dance crew. You will learn some great new moves to current music. Square One crew are high school boys and girls rocking contemporary dance moves and after this workshop there is the opportunity to join in on this weekly dance group at NSS.
Age: 10- 16 years Date: Tuesday 17th January Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
Age: 10- 16 years Date: Wednesday 18th January Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
Girls Only DJ Workshop
Drumming Workshop
Get your hands on a turntable and learn some Hip Hop DJ Tricks! You’ll suss how to baby scratch, transform and mix one track into another. NO experience necessary. Call now!
Learn how to play the Drums with ETI educator Pete Barter. This workshop will have you playing rhythms from different genres it is focused at all skill levels so those that want to improve their drumming skills or if you have never tried drumming before and want to give it a go come to the ETI drumming workshop.
Age: 10- 16 years Date: Tuesday 17th January Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
Age: 10- 16 years Date: Thursday 19th January Time: 10:00am-11:30am Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth
layford What’s On! Stop Frame Animation
Scooter Workshop
Make an animation using your own digital camera. You will learn mad animation skills that will freak out your friends and family. If you are into taking images and making your own movies then you will love this workshop. Please let us know when you book if you will bring your own camera or need to hire one of ours.
This workshop is suitable for young people aged between 10 to 16 years and will cater for all different skill levels. Young people involved need to supply their own Scooter and Helmet.
Age: 10- 16 years Date: Monday 23rd January Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
Game On If you are into playing games and want to try your skills against others come to our Game On workshop. You will have free reign to challenge on Xbox and Playstation. Play on the Mega Screen at NSS! Age: 10- 16 years Date: Monday 23rd January Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
The tricks taught in the workshops are: Tail whip, 180’s, 360’s, Bar spins, Bri flips, Bunny hops and much more. Age: 10- 16 years Date: Wednesday 25th January Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: The Launch Pad Skate Park,73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
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BMX Workshop This workshop is suitable for young people aged 12 to 18 with step by step trick break down. Young people involved need to supply their own BMX and Helmet. The tricks taught in the workshops are: Dropping in, Tyre Taps, Tyre Grabs, Double Peg, Bunny Hop and much more. For more advanced BMX riders, we will be teaching Fakies, Feebles the Foot Jam. Age: 10- 16 years Date: Wednesday 25th January Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: The Launch Pad Skate Park,73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
It’s About me Girls workshop This workshop is for young Mums and provides free childcare. The day will involve a pamper session in the morning where you can design your nails, do facials and make bath bombs. A free lunch is then provided and in the afternoon you will work on an experimental arts project with a Northern artist. Please book into this workshop for child care and catering purposes. Age: 15- 20 years Date: Friday 27th January Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost: $5.00 Venue: NSS- 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Contact: 8255 5560
ea ree ully CARLY DIDCOTE LIZ GUNN
Youth Development Officer carly.didcote@cttg.sa.gov.au Youth Development Officer liz.gunn@cttg.sa.gov.au
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Welcome to the Tea Tree Gully page of the Jibba Jabba northern E-zine. In this summer edition you’ll find heaps of things you can get involved in and it’s all really cheap or free. We’ve got the exciting new Artist in Residence and Curator in Residence Programs, Crafternoons, Barista Training, Wisemoves Summer, On the Same Wave and the After Hours Library Lockin. There’s something for everyone this summer! Check it out! Return to front page
ea ree ully What’s On! On the Same Wave A great day of beach safety and fun for new arrivals, migrants and international students. Learn about the beach, the surf and the role of Surf Lifesavers. Have a go at swimming in the surf or paddling a board. See how a rescue is carried out. It’s fun, safe and informative. Best of all, everything is free: transport, lunch, activities, and even a live DJ. It may help you save a life, maybe even your own! Ages: 12-18 years Date: Tuesday 20th December 2011 Time: 10 am- 3pm Cost: free Venue: Meet at HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury, to travel by bus to Semaphore beach Contact: 8426 9800 Bookings essential, spaces are limited
Get LOUD at the Library: After Hours Lockin With the doors of the library closed for the night, it’s time to crank the stereo and have some fun. Join us for three hours of music, games, laughs, food, and web-surfing. Meet in the library foyer with your library card. There’ll be plenty of stuff to eat and soft drinks supplied, so come along and get loud in your library. Check posters closer to the date for full details Ages: Suitable for ages: 13 to 18 years Date: Friday 20 January 2012 Time: 6-9pm Cost: free Venue: City of Tea Tree Gully Library, 571 Montague Road, Modbury Contact: Bookings Essential on 8397 7333. A library membership barcode is required (With internet access approved if you want to use the computers while you’re there.)
Barista Training Looking to kick start your career, find part time work or learn new skills? Then this program is for you. The City of Tea Tree Gully in partnership with Boystown will be delivering a suite of Barista and Customer Service Training throughout 2012. Delivered from the new HIVE Training and Development Centre for 12 to 25 year olds, you will learn how to operate a barista machine like a pro in no time as well as increase your confidence in customer service. Ages: 15-25 years Date: ongoing thoughout 2012 Cost: $10 Venue: HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: 8426 9800 Bookings essential, spaces are limited
Crafternoon Gift Giving Galore Learn the art of gift giving by creating practical and cost effective treasures for friends or loved ones. Make your own saltdough diaries and magnets, gift wrapping and cards and even some delicious chocolates. Ages: 12-25 years Date: Tuesdays, 6, 13 & 20 December 2011 Time: 4-6pm Cost: $5 for all sessions Venue: HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: 8426 9800 Bookings essential, spaces are limited
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Artist in Residence & Curator in Residence Program January 2012 will see the arrival of two new and very exciting artistic opportunities for local young creative folk at HIVE. The Artist in Residence program is a 6 month placement that provides a young local artist aged 16 – 25 the opportunity to develop a body of work ready for their own solo exhibition to be displayed at HIVE. The Artist in Residence will have free access to ultra modern arts studio, staffing support and some resources for the 6 month period. The Curator in Residence is an annual program that provides a local young person the chance to be responsible for the hanging of at least 8 exhibitions per year in the HIVE gallery. The Curator in Residence will have the experience to be involved with the Annual Painting and Ceramics art exhibition held at Council and learn more about the exciting exhibitions and artists showcased from the Golden Grove Arts Centre. Both of these new programs will offer the successful applicants skill development, creative connections and a valuable personal experience. Expression of interest forms will be available online and open until January 27 2012 and interviews will be held in early February 2012. Ages: 16-25 years Date: Expressions of interest close 27 January 2012 Time: 1-3.30pm Cost: free Venue: HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: Visit our website to find out how to apply for either position or phone 8426 9800.
Wisemove Summer Wisemove is an exciting 6 day program for young people combining fun physical activities and health and wellbeing topics. Each session includes a healthy snack and activities will include Zumba, kickboxing, swimming and more. Wisemove will be delivered in partnership with City of Tea Tree Gully and Shopfront Youth Health Service. Ages: 14-25 years Date: 11-13 & 18-20 January 2012 Time: 1-3.30pm Cost: free Venue: HIVE, 926 North East Road, Modbury Contact: 8426 9800 Bookings essential, spaces are limited
Useful Services Northern Futures Northern Futures is a co-located service operating out of HIVE (926 North East Road, Modbury), for young people looking for employment support and advice. Northern Futures offer career counselling and resume assistance. For more information phone 8426 9800 or visit www.northernfutures.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.
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
Youth Community Foodies Youth Community Foodies are volunteers aged 16-25 years old that have been trained in basic nutrition and group/communication skills. If you would like a Foodie to be a part of any activities within your agency, or to run a healthy eating session please contact Susan at Shopfront Youth Health & Information Service on 82811775.
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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 JAMES Youth Development Officer gjames@playford.sa.gov.au
LIZ GUNN Youth Development Officer liz.gunn@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
DONNA ALDRIDGE Communications Coordinator Donna.aldridge@gawler.a.gov.au