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Dear community,
Welcome to the October edition of our monthly newsletter. We hope everyone has been well and keeping safe. In this newsletter, you will find:
- Covid-19 & Lockdown Updates
- Events, Activities & Webinars
- Useful Information
- September Highlights
CONTACT:
E: info@counterpointcs.org.au
P: (02) 9698 9569
Follow our Facebook page for updates.
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Covid-19 Updates & Lockdown Updates
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To fill out the survey, follow the below link. If your name gets called, show us proof of your vaccination and the prize is yours! The winners of week one won a HD TV, a BBQ, gift hamper and two Woolworths gift cards.
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Vaccine Passport
You will need to have proof of Covid-19 vaccination in order to enter certain venues in NSW once lockdown restrictions start to ease. This will come in the form of a 'Vaccine Passport' which is a digital certificate of your immunisation history.
How you get proof depends on your situation. This includes if you need to create a myGov account, link services or enrol in Medicare.
If you’re 14 or older, you’ll need to get your own digital certificate or immunisation history statement using either:
Service NSW also has a tool that you can use to find out the easiest way to get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations, based on your situation. For further information or to find out how you can access your immunisation history, click on the below link.
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Counterpoint's Covid Vax Assist Project
The Covid Vax Assist project seeks to help people struggling to navigate the vaccine booking process, reduce access barriers where possible and encourage those eligible to roll up their sleeves and take the shot.
If you require assistance in getting a Vaccine appointment or want to show support for their campaign, contact our team.
E: covid@counterpointcs.org.au
P: (02) 9062 5161.
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Events, Activities & Webinars
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Celebrate The Life of Local Redfern Legend Roy Kennedy
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For the October meeting of REDWatch, we will be joined by Blak Douglas to share the life and achievements of Roy Kennedy.
When: Thursday, October 7, 6pm.
Where: Online via Zoom.
To join, click this link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3699420648
You can also call in via your mobile device. Dial this number 02 8015 2088 and when prompted, enter the meeting ID: 369 942 0648.
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REDWatch Annual General Meeting
Are you passionate about local issues? Do you want to get involved in a grassroots community group advocating for community interests? Join us!
When: Thursday, October 7 at 7pm.
Where: Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3699420648
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Counterpoint's Online Hangout
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Join our friendly team every Thursday 11.30am - 12.30pm for a hangout on Zoom! A bit of trivia and a bit of banter - we promise that we're fun!
How to join
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87602744222
Or join us via telephone. Dial the number 02 8015 2088 and when prompted, enter the meeting ID: 876 0274 4222.
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Light Up Lockdown!
Let's Light Up Lockdown and demonstrate that together, we can end this pandemic! Check out the lights that Waterloo resident Mark installed in his window!
Do you want to get involved in the project but don't have any lights? No worries! Contact us.
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Managing Angry Adolescents Differently (MAAD) Workshop
Online
Are you challenged with the behaviours of angry adolescents?
Counterpoint Community Services will be providing an online ‘MAAD” workshop aimed at supporting parents, caregivers, teachers, and support providers develop their skills to better understand young people’s anger and manage them proactively.
This workshop aims to help you understand the drivers of adolescent anger including brain development, attachment disruption and experiences of neglect and abuse. It will also develop skills to engage at-risk adolescents effectively and manage challenging behaviours.
When: 27th October 2021
Where: Zoom
For more information and to reserve a place please contact Thomas Hill at – t.hill@counterpointcs.org.au
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Waterloo Creative Ensemble
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Milk Crate Theatre invites you to join the Waterloo Creative Ensemble for a FREE online workshop series. Learn new skills, make new friends, think outside the box, and discover your inner creativity. All welcome, no experience necessary.
Topics include Improvisation, Storytelling, Writing, Characterisation and more!
When: Mondays 11.30am – 1pm, until November 29.
Where: Online via zoom
Contact Milk Crate Theatre for details to join on 0481 348 218 or mail@milkcratetheatre.com
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Webinar: Covid-19 Social Housing Support
Covid-19 has challenged us all to stay home, safe and connected over a long period of stress and emergency response. Join our webinar for social housing residents that will focus on staying safe and well in lockdown, vaccinations and where to get help if you need it.
Hosted by the City of Sydney, the webinar will feature advice and updates on current responses during the COVID-19 lockdown from key staff from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Housing, NSW Land and Housing Corporation, NSW Health and the City of Sydney.
When: Thursday, 30 September, 10am-11.30am
Where: Zoom
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October - Mental Health Month
October is mental health month! Covid-19 has impacted us all in unique and personal ways. This has had a negative impact on our mental health.
This month encourages all of us to think about our mental health and wellbeing, regardless of whether we may have a lived experience of mental illness or not It also gives us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help-seeking behaviours when needed.
Check out the events page below to get involved!
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Waterloo Redevelopment
The Waterloo Redevelopment Group (WRG) meets on the third Wednesday of every month to discuss issues and matters relating to the Waterloo redevelopment. The WRG is an open meeting to the public and is attended by government stakeholders, local non-government organisations and Waterloo precinct representatives.
There is also a Waterloo Redevelopment Group Tenant-only Subgroup (WRG Subgroup) that meets the first Wednesday of the month without agencies government or non-government to discuss matters relating to the Waterloo redevelopment and human services.
If you would like to attend either meeting, contact our Community Development worker Adam.
E: a.antonelli@counterpointcs.org.au
P: (02) 9698 9569
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