Tag: peer support

Attendance Report: Promoting the arts and community organisations

Apr 22, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

On the 31st of March I had the pleasure of opening Parole Viaggianti, which is the latest exhibition at Maroondah Federation Estate. Parole Viaggianti, otherwise known as Travelling Words, features artwork by Angela Cavalieri explores the relationship between language, cultural memory and subjectivity drawing upon Angela’s experiences while travelling. The exhibition was developed in partnership…
Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Apr 7, 2011

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a community based organisation that supports people with stroke. The group provides peer support, as well as innovative programs to help restore confidence and provide assistance for people with stroke and their carers. This morning I was invited to join the celebrations as the Croydon Stoke Support Group celebrated…
Launch of Brush Strokes Exhibition from the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Sep 14, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Arts and Culture, Community Engagement, Environment, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group provides peer support to people with stroke and their carers. The group has a strong emphasis on social inclusion and provides a range of art based programs to restore confidence to people with stroke. This morning I was invited to open the Croydon Stroke Support Group’s Brush Stroke exhibition, which…
Speaking to the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Apr 2, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

The Croydon Stroke Support Group is a peer support group for people with stroke and their carers. The group meets on a weekly basis from 10.30 until midday each Thursday at the Heathmont Community Living Centre. This morning I was invited as the group’s guest speaker, where I discussed the plans for the Ringwood Central…
U3A Croydon Annual General Meeting

Mar 26, 2010

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alex

in Accessibility, Business Community, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a community based organisation that provides educational opportunities to retirees and seniors. Maroondah has two local U3A organisations, with one in Ringwood and in Croydon, these two groups are part of the U3A Network Victoria, which includes other U3As across the State. This morning I was invited…
Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association Annual General Meeting

Mar 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability

The Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association was formed by members of the Sudanese community to provide support for Maroondah’s Sudanese migrants. The organisation not only provides peer support but holds cultural events to create a sense of community and provide opportunities to learn about Sudanese culture. Today’s meeting elected committee members for the next twelve…

Tag: peer support

Attendance Report: Promoting the arts and community organisations

Celebrating the 21st Birthday of the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Launch of Brush Strokes Exhibition from the Croydon Stroke Support Group

Speaking to the Croydon Stroke Support Group

U3A Croydon Annual General Meeting

Southern Sudanese Christian Welfare Association Annual General Meeting