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Celebrating volunteers who are making a world of difference National Volunteer Week
Southern Goyder - A Place to Be! - Saturday 25th May
Community Tree Planting – Eudunda – Sat 25th May - 8am
Antiques Valuation Day – Eudunda Heritage Gallery – Sat 25th May - 10am
Wombat Flat – John Schumann & Vagabond Crew – 25th May - SOLD OUT
Next Event - The Maes plus special guest Alana Jagt 25th May
Bogan Bingo Quiz Night – Saints – Robertstown 25th May - 6pm
Yack ‘n’ Snack – Bower 29th May 2019
Responsible Service of Alcohol [RSA] – Mintaro 30th May
SAGE Workshop- Smudge 101 – 30th May
Good Attendance at ANZAC Services in Southern Goyder for 2019
Redgum - I Was Only 19 (1983) - Video
AGL Rally SA – Rally of the Heartland June 1st – 2nd 2019
Art at the Hub With Mieke - Wednesdays
John Schumann & Vagabond Crew - Graduation Day - Video
Goyder Business Breakfast - Eudunda-13th Jun
Goyder SACWA Wine and Twine 14th June 2019
Local Housing for Rental Accommodation or Billets Wanted
Lutheran Worship Programme June – July 2019
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC)
Eudunda Community Hub & Shed – Trash & Treasure – 1st June
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Celebrating volunteers who are making a world of difference this National Volunteer Week
The Eudunda Community, Business & Tourism Ass. Committee express our deepest gratitude to every single volunteer in out Community and Region. Please find encouragement in these words:-
“Volunteers make a world of difference to our communities and indeed our nation."
This week (20-26 May) marks National Volunteer Week and Volunteering Australia is celebrating how volunteers are “Making a world of difference” by acknowledging the almost 6 million formal volunteers and many others who volunteer informally, and provide immeasurable support in their communities.
This year we’re also celebrating 30 years of National Volunteer Week (NVW), with the week growing to be the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia.
Volunteering Australia CEO Adrienne Picone said, “Australia’s volunteers provide a 450% return for every dollar invested. This is the equivalent of $290 billion in social and economic good. This unpaid workforce provides indispensable support to organisations and communities, and deserve recognition for the substantial social, economic and cultural contributions they make at local, national and global levels.”
To celebrate National Volunteer Week this year, Volunteering Australia is delighted that our patron, His Excellency General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd) and Her Excellency Lady Cosgrove, will host an afternoon tea at Government House on Tuesday 21 May.
“Volunteers make a world of difference to our communities and indeed our nation. National Volunteer Week is a week for all Australians to acknowledge and thank those who give back. On behalf of all Australians, to all the millions of volunteers – thank you,” the Governor-General said.
This year we are also proud to be supported by our National Volunteer Week Exclusive Sponsor Aon Australia. As the approved insurance provider for Volunteering Australia, Aon understands the importance of safety to ensure volunteers can continue to make a difference in Australian communities.
Aon Australia Client Director Gavin Deadman said, “Volunteering is the life blood of the Australian community and stretches across every sector of our society. Aon is proud to support Australia’s hard working and dedicated volunteers by providing insurance solutions for Volunteer Involving Organisations.”
Wow! there is so much happening this coming Saturday, there should be something for everyone, and for those engaged in going out and enjoying community events, luckily the first few are starting at different times. At the time of publishing you only have one choice at the end of the day that you can be a Bogan at the Bogan Bingo Challenge as we have just heard that the Barn at Wombat Flat's John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew - is SOLD OUT!!!.
Isn't it great to have so much choice! Most of all - Have a Great Day! (and night).
Check out the next four items for details - we hope to see you there.
Community Tree Planting – Eudunda
Sat 25th May 8am
See you there at Corner of South Terrace & Three Chain Road.
Bring trowel / small spade
20 litre container of water
Hammer (for tree guards) . . . Ground is soft
Knee pads
If anyone has spare tree guards they would be willing to donate to the project that would be fantastic. We have been supplied more trees than guards, and we do not want to sacrifice them to the hungry kangaroos. please let Trevor know
More info call Trevor Mathews 0459691004
or call into the Post Office. Southern Goyder Event Calendar (for any late news on this event)
Antiques Valuation Day – Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery
25th May 10am
The Eudunda Family Heritage Gallery will be hosting an antique and old wares valuation and information day
Date: Saturday 25th May 2019
Time 10:00am until 12:00am
To be held in the Gallery, 17-19 Bruce Street Eudunda
An antique expert of considerable repute Mr. John Foumakis has offered to value and give information about your old treasures
Cost of entry and unlimited valuations is $5.
Everyone has something old and interesting to share, so bring along your knick-knacks and curios to discover more about them and find out thier value. Eudunda Family Heritage Website
The Barn at Wombat Flat – John Schumann & Vagabond Crew - STOP PRESS: - SOLD OUT!
25th May - 5:30pm
NEXT event: Want to attend a fantastic venue - then the next concert is on the 15th June The Maes plus special guest Alana Jagt
The Maes are award-winning Australian sisters Maggie (banjo, guitar, and vocals) and Elsie Rigby (violin, and vocals). They have toured their unique contemporary twist on folk music to audiences in Australia, North America, the UK, and Ireland; most recently at the legendary Telluride Festival in Colorado.
Alana Jagt has played festivals such as Handpicked Festival, Adelaide Guitar Festival, showcased at Scouted and supported the likes of Didirri, Mick Thomas, Abbe May and Kasey Chambers.
At the Robertstown Hall, Bogan Attire a must, Platters up for auction.
Yack ‘n’ Snack – 29th May 2019
Join us at Bower Hall for a Meal and Chat @ Noon
Looking forward to seeing you there.
If you are not a “regular” please ring (leave a message)
Ann 08 8581 0597, Lesley Anne 0400 557 613
Kathy 0400 979 418, Chris 0427 817 139
NOTICE: Eudunda & Robertstown & Districts
Samantha has indicated that if the local clubs can get 15 people (min) willing to do this course, she could hold one locally – why not give her a call to let her know how many in your team that you want to have trained.
SAGE Workshop- Smudge 101 – 30th May 2019
Smudge clearing and cleansing
Step back into ancient times and awaken the memories of creating sacred space through smudging and learn to clear and cleanse yourself, your space and your crystals. Connect to the power and magic of smudging. In this workshop, you will learn about:
A brief history, why and what use as smudge , safety,
How to smudge yourself
How to smudge other people
How to clear your home
Participants will receive smudge kit to use at workshop and to take home and a short invocation verse to start you off
Cost $ 70 Time frame : 2 hours Booking via UmoyaStore , deposit of $35.00 required 0419 865 679
Good Attendance at ANZAC Services in Southern Goyder for 2019
Eudunda – Dawn Service
After welcome rain overnight, the pre dawn bird calls were broken to the haunting sounds of Bagpipes and Drums of the Barossa & District Pipe Band.
The ANZAC Dawn Service at Eudunda saw some 230 people attend with what turned out to be a very pleasant morning, with the Australian and New Zealand Flags at half mast.
Pre Dawn, Eudunda Residents wait for the ANZAC Service to start.
L-R: Joy Scholz, Fay Grosser, Joy Pfitzner, Allen Kleinig.
This year the service was supported by the men and women of A Crew from the No.1 Remote Sensor Unit, RAAF Edinburgh forming the Catafalque Party.
RAAF Edinburgh formed the Catafalque Party at ANZAC Dawn Service Eudunda
Left Foreground: LACW Carmen Thompson
Eudunda RSL’s Andrew Partington welcomed everyone to the service
The service was led by Eudunda RSL’s Hedley Scholz,
“Today in Australia we are honouring an event, known as ANZAC Day where we remember the ultimate sacrifice which both men and women have made during the two World Wars, the Korean & Vietnam wars, the wars in Iraq & Afghanistan and other conflicts around the World”.
Hymns and the New Zealand and Australian Anthems were sung and the “Lord’s Prayer” recited as part of the service.
A lone piper played to start the laying of wreathes in memory of those who have fallen. As many organisations and individuals offering tributes, the rest of the band joined in the make it a unique experience.
Who would not be moved by the sound of the lone bugle playing the last post and then the ode, “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
At the end of the service the memorial was decorated with lovely flowers and wreathes.
Service personnel march to the RSL Rooms
Immediately after the service the traditional march from the Eudunda Memorial Gardens to the Eudunda RSL Rooms by uniformed and serving personnel was lead by flag bearer Andy Riemekasten as they marched to the beat of the pipe band. A generous quantity of delicious food, cake, sweets and drinks was consumed while everyone chatted.
A Crew – No.1 Remote Sensor Unit, RAAF Edinburgh formed Catafalque Party during the Dawn Service
L-R: ACW Nyssa Hough, LACW Carmen Thompson, LAC Dan Arbizo, LACW Ella Ranniko, LACW Jessica Leggeollo, Cpl Steven Doyle.
Of note was that some of the pipe band members could not stay too long as they proceeded on to the Adelaide Service where they were involved in the band there. This reminded some of us of the earlier years, up until the ‘80s when the rail service was still running. The train used to run a ‘special’ so that service personnel could attend the Eudunda service and then jump the train and march in the main Adelaide march. Some of us still remember going down with our parents to the march this way).
Robertstown – Morning Service
The Robertstown ANZAC morning service had a fine day greeted 110 people assembled to remember those who had fallen during all wars and campaigns.
Mike Colbey led the service, with Pastor Peter Pfitzner giving the readings and address. Peter spoke of a man who served in the Second World War to return home to South Africa and how he observed the Africa animals and developed an agricultural practice called ‘regenerative agriculture’.
One must mention that last year Cr John Neal introduced the new planting of roses named ‘We will remember them’ which had been planted behind the Robertstown War Memorial. The roses were sent specially from France. What a splendid showing they had this drought affected year
The memorial roses beauty was well matched though, by the many wreathes and flower tributes laid by the community organisations and businesses as well as some individual tributes. Congratulations to the ladies of Robertstown who work hard to put together so many beautiful flora tributes for this special day.
ANZAC Service – Robertstown 2019 St John’s School Students lay wreath
After the service everyone remained behind for the traditional BBQ and chat.
Both the Eudunda dawn service and the Robertstown morning service were recorded and played to the residents at the Eudunda Hostel straight away that same morning.
A lovely presentation of flowers from the Robertstown ladies who made the many flower arrangements for the previous ANZAC services was given to the Hostel residents.
Everyone, both Hostel residents and the nursing staff were proudly wearing crocheted poppies lovingly made by one of the residents, Yvonne Burgermeister who proudly told that she had made 29 of them, one for everyone.
This was indeed a lovely gesture on Yvonne’s part and was indeed a reminder of the many hours and hard work that the ladies left behind during the wars did to support those off fighting with “Care packages”. One can only imagine the lift in spirit that those service personnel must have experienced when they received a package from Australia.
Everyone at the Hostel was very thankful that they could be included in the districts services, which bought back many memories.
Redgum's promo-video for the Australian number one hit single 'I Was Only 19 (A Walk In The Light Green)' (March, 1983), taken from the 1983 album 'Caught In The Act'.
Band Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia Track: I Was Only 19 (A Walk in the Light Green) Album: Caught In The Act Composed By: John Schumann Produced By; Label: Epic / CBS Chart Position: # 1 (Australia)
Because we have the ANZAC service articles above I have included this video, In recognition of those who served in more recent conflicts, you may want to listen to this haunting song from John Schumann, which has become a national icon. It resonates for the troops who have had to live with the memories of war long afterward, troops who are still living with us today, and still remember.
John will play at the The Barn at Wombat Flat this Saturday.
AGL Rally SA – Rally of the Heartland
June 1st – 2nd 2019
The Community is invited to join at a COMMUNITY BBQ
Sunday 2nd June from 12:00pm to 3:30pm
at the Lunch Tent in the Parking Area overlooking the Monster Mine
Come Meet the Crews Then watch them compete in the special section.
Above is a previous promo video, Rally of the Heartland - Burra Historic Copper Mine
Lessons Available for Acrylic, Oils, Water Colour and Drawing,
Non Members :- $15.00
Pine Avenue, Eudunda For more details call Mieke on 0467 091 024
Check out the Hub's Membership while there.
John Schumann & Vagabond Crew - Graduation Day
Wow! Singer & Songwriter John Schumann certainly can write and sing from the heart.
We all know how his Australian Anthem "I was only 19" touches the struggles of those who faced and returned from the Vietnam War (Conflict).
This new song, Graduation Day" has such a a powerful and emotive message, much closer to home. Love that song and the message it brings, and the video is a great production - well done!
There are a lot of lucky people going to "The Barn at Wombat Flat" to enjoy John and his Crew this Saturday night - Lucky people got in early - as it is BOOKED OUT!
Goyder Business Breakfast - Eudunda-13th Jun
'Business & Tourism - A Future Focus' - 7am Start, Eudunda RSL.
Special guest presenter Ali Uren from Kiikstart
Attention all ECBaT members.
The theme of this breakfast will be- “Business and Tourism – A Future Focus”.
This free business breakfast will be held on Thursday 13 June 2019, from 7am at the Eudunda RSL, 2 Railway Parade.
There will be a free breakfast and strong coffee, provided by local business, available for all Goyder operators.
We are excited to have special guest presenter Ali Uren from Kiikstart to speak at the event. Ali is a dynamic presenter and she promises not only an informative but entertaining and fun presentation.
Created by Ali, Kiikstart’s key purpose is ultimately to build stronger regions that are better positioned to meet the changes and challenges of the future. Much of Ali Uren’s work has been across regional, and even outback Australia, to create new and un-tapped economic opportunities with a key focus on tourism.
We would love to see all business owners from across the region in attendance, so please share with other ECBaT members and your wider networks.
Please RSVP to council@goyder.sa.gov.au for catering purposes
by Friday 7 June
Goyder SACWA Wine and Twine 14th June 2019
Local Housing
for Rental Accommodation or Billets Wanted
Up to 2 Years Duration To House Labour for Solar & Other Regional Projects
To register your interest contact
Mel Zerner (Who is assisting Goyder Council)
Mobile 0418 852 353
Lutheran Worship Programme June – July 2019
Thanks to Janice at the Eudunda Robertstown Lutheran Parish for sending us the latest ‘Worship Program’ This one is for Worship Programme June – July 2019. Available as a download on the Eudunda Web Portal.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK (WWCC)
From 1 July 2019, South Australia’s child-related employment and volunteer screening will be replaced with a new Working with Children Check (WWCC), as legislated under the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016. The introduction of the new legislation is being led by the Department of Human Services (DHS).
From 1 July 2019 all employees and volunteers working with children must have a valid child-related clearance. This means:
A valid, current DCSI/DHS child-related employment screening conducted prior to 1 July. These will be recognised until expiry.
A current National Police Certificate assessed by a responsible authority. These will be recognised for 12 months, NPC holders must have a WWCC by 1 July 2020.
A WWCC issued from 1 July 2019.
Key features of the new law include:
Only the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit can conduct and issue a WWCC.
Individuals will be able to apply for a WWCC from 1 July 2019.
A WWCC is valid for 5 years instead of the current three years.
A WWCC will be portable across jobs and organisations, anywhere in South Australia.
DHS has commenced a public promotion and education campaign. Members of sport and recreation organisations are encouraged to familiarise themselves with information available on the DHS website. https://screening.sa.gov.au/home
The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing is liaising closely with DHS Screening Unit to ensure concerns are addressed and information that clarifies the application of the new Act is circulated as it becomes available.
Queries should be directed to the DHS Screening Unit on 1300 321 592.
Please share this information with your clubs and contacts- this information is for everybody!
Eudunda Community Hub & Shed
Trash & Treasure – 1st June
Community Calendar - May 2019 - July 2019
Click on the links to go to the Southern Goyder Community Calendar to see more about the event
These news items have been collected ('mashup') from the Eudunda Web Portal, the Southern Goyder Community Calendar, various Websites, Facebook pages and Twitter feeds and some email sources from various organisations, kind enough to send information. Oh! and sometimes good old hard copy from Newspapers give inspiration too for reports too. Thank you to all sources.
