Hello Members,
the latest SJA news:
SJA are putting a call-out for a stainless steel kitchen.
Whatever components we can get might help.
Our aim is to try to re-establish a functioning council approved kitchen at Potoroo Palace for Alexandra and Nicho.
We are sure we can do this with support of second-hand stainless kitchen components.
Once we have these parts, we can organise a draft design to suit and get Council approval for the proposal !?
Thanks very much –
We all know the fabulous, practical and substantial support we have always been receiving from Alexandra Seddon.
This, despite the massive task she has to organise Potoroo Palace, and all the other community projects she has initiated and supported in our Bega Valley region and elsewhere.
Cheers
Mb
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BVCDRF Bega Valley Community Disaster Relief Fund:
SJA is cofounder and partner with BVSC on formation and operating of the BVCDRF. https://begavalley.nsw.gov.au/community/bega-valley-community-disaster-relief-fund
SJA signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the formation of the BVCDRF with then Mayor Kristy Mc Bain, on 19 Jan 2020 following initial discussions started in October 2019.
As such Mick Brosnan co-chairs the committee and Jan Medina and Naomi White are also SJA reps.
Three Bega Valley council nominees on the committee with two community representatives.
ALL donations go back into the community with the council paying all operating costs and expenses.
Over $700,000 distributed after the fires in four tranches and approx. $110,000 held over for the next inevitable natural disaster.
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On Saturday 30th August the team at Woolworths Tura Beach are supporting the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast.
Team Tura are having a fundraiser, kicking off at 9 selling raffle tickets 2 each or 3 $5 selling these tickets all day in front of Woolworths service desk, as well as home bakes and crafts. A BBQ in front of Harvey Norman’s kicking off around 10 am. The winners of the raffle will be notified on the day. Good luck
Team Tura Woolworths supporting the Social Justice Advocates who support people in hardship. Great prizes to win
Thank you to Woolworths, Harvey Norman, Tura Beach chemist and BWS Tura Beach
There will be a small group of SJA volunteers answering questions and assisting.
Reply to this email if you would like to attend as part of the SJA team.
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BVSC Director of a planning has passed this to us through the AHIG: Affordable Housing Implementation Group.
NSW Homelessness Strategy 2025-2035
Enjoy as it’s worth a read.
We can be even more confident and assured with our SJA action to house those in need.
Of course there are many aspects to be challenged and discussed.
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Working with Children:
If you are volunteering with SJA with children, such as in our schools programs, you are required to have a current Working with children check. (WWCC)
If you have this document, please forward the number and expiry date to secretary@sjasc.org.au so we can maintain a register.
For more information:
service.nsw.gov.au/services/working-with-children
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Dear Stakeholder,
I’m pleased to share the latest newsletter for the Barrack Street, Bega Redevelopment Project, which has recently been distributed to residents in the local community. This update provides an overview of the project, including the expansion of the site through the purchase of additional land on East Street, upcoming activities, and key milestones in the subdivision process.
We’re committed to keeping our stakeholders informed and engaged as the project progresses. Please find the newsletter attached for your reference.
For more information about the project, please visit the Street Bega Redevelopment Project webpage.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss any aspect of the update further, please contact our Community Engagement team on 1800 738 718 (voicemail) or via email at CommunityEngagement@homes.nsw.gov.au.
Kind regards,
Carmen Cotterill (she/her)
Senior Community Engagement Officer
Public Affairs and Engagement
Homes NSW
4 Parramatta Square
12 Darcy Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Working days Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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SJA Youth group to attend International Permayouth Convergence in Timor Leste.
It will be held in Fatuquero, Ermera, from October 20th to 25th.
To raise funds to travel to Timor Leste, the group will be holding a dinner at the Bega Uniting Church on Saturday 6th September.
As well as a 3-course dinner, some musical entertainment will be provided by Lillian McVeity and Peter Howe.
The cost will be $50 and will start at 5.30 .
Please come along for a bit of fun and to support the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast.
An all ages Concert will be held at Covingtons, Pambula on Saturday 11th October.
It will run from 12.30 – 7.30 , and feature members of the Dili Allstars plus several
other local musical acts. Tickets will go on sale soon, $40 adults and $20 students
and U18.
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Next General Meeting
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 @5.30 pm
CWA Rooms 1/24 Toalla St Pambula
GUEST SPEAKER: RAYMOND DALY, CHAIR, ATLAS OF LIFE OF THE COASTAL WILDERNESS.
All Welcome!
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Some diary dates:
# Potoroo Palace working bees: more info closer to dates
Sat 13th Sept,
Sat 27th Sept
Sat 1st Nov
#Wanderer:Festival SJA info stall 3-5th Oct https://wanderer.com.au/
# SJA fundraising concert Club Sapphire Sunday 9th Nov see below
# Giiyong Festival : 22-23 Nov https://www.giiyong.com.au/
# Rising Tide: Newcastle 27th Nov- 1st Dec. https://www.risingtide.org.au/
# Crossing Youth leaders camp: NOTE revised date 2026 March 13-15.
Regards,
Russell Jennings
Email: secretary@sjasc.org.au
Postal: PO Box 352 Pambula NSW 2549
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