Hello Members,
Next General Meeting Thursday April 16 @ 5.30 pm CWA Rooms 1/24 Toallo St Pambula.
ALL WELCOME
Festival of the Dad (flyer attached)
Sapphire Neighbourhood Services is excited to share the new date for the Festival of the Dad and would love to invite the SJA team to be involved in this community celebration.
You’re welcome to join in whatever way suits your team — whether that’s hosting an SJA information stall, running a simple activity, or just coming along for the day to celebrate fathers a models in our community.
If this is something you’d be interested in, please get in touch and we can chat through the details.
When: Saturday 21st February 2026
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Ford Park, Merimbula
Free, family-friendly community event, everyone one is welcome.
The Festival of the Dad celebrates dads and father figures, strengthens family connections, and promotes positive masculinity. Families can enjoy live music, entertainment, activities dedicated “Dad Cave”—a relaxed space to talk about men’s wellbeing and fatherhood. Local services will be supporting this festival and providing information and fun on the day.
This event is part-funded by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) through their community grants program, supporting initiatives that build resilience and wellbeing We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the attached poster and event details with families and the Bega Valley Community.
Kind Regards,
Jade Simpson (she/her)
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SJA members are organising a Clean up Australia Day event at Snug Cove Eden Harbour
Sunday March 1 9.30-11 https://register.cleanup.org.au/fundraisers/burakuslu/clean-up-australia-day-at-short-point
Working bee Potoroo Palace Saturday March 7 @ 9.30-11.
Come along: we do a couple of hours light maintenance duties eg weeding, path maintenance etc Stay for morning tea afterwards.
Potoroo Palace have been most supportive of SJA.
March for forests Bega: March 22 https://marchforforests.org/location/bega/
Solar Garden fundraiser March 28 Pambula SLSC Music food etc. $50.
ABOUT
A live music fundraising event supporting Stage 1 of the Power to the People Solar Garden & Flywheel Energy Storage System.
Join Frankie J Holden, Candy McVeity, Garry Carson Jones, Chris Ralphs, Felicity Dowd & friends for a fun filled night of entertainment. Music, Food, Bar Service, Dancing and Auctions
Led by the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast, with support from the Sapphire Coast Historic Vehicle Club, this project will use locally generated solar power stored in a Flyw system. The energy will be sold at optimal times, creating an income stream. 100% of Funds raised go directly to help cover Electricity bills for people in the Bega Valley facing economic Ticket Price: $50 pp – includes a Cheeky Mango Meal Voucher Tickets link:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1527468
Tura Beach Land development back in the news: former SJA Youth Convener Jacob Shields is back on the radio spreading the word.
https://aboutregional.com.au/site-of-controversial-tura-beach-zombie-development-listed-for-sale/496795/
New Community Driving School – Job opportunity
Eden Community Access Centre is starting a new Community Drive School to support Bega Valley residents of all ages. We’re now looking to recruit and train people with the r take the wheel as driving instructors – steady under pressure, patient, organised and motivated by helping others succeed.
We will cover all professional training and accreditation costs, provide secure employment with generous community-sector conditions and offer access to performance-based bo drive school develops and succeeds.
Experience in transport, Police, defence, emergency services or community leadership is highly valued. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly e apply. Full-time and part-time roles available (Employment is under the Community Services Award depending on experience commencing at 38.65p/hr + super, leave & training).
Essential Criteria
Current full Australian driver licence with a strong, safe driving history.
Genuine interest in supporting people and contributing to community wellbeing.
Strong communication skills, fluent english, patience and the ability to build rapport with diverse learners.
Willingness to undertake required training and accreditation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and appropriate boundaries.
Capacity to work flexible hours, including after school, evenings and weekends.
If you’re ready to turn experience into impact, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information please contact:
Mel & Lou
Coordinators
Bega Valley L2P Licence Support Program Eden Community Access Centre Inc.
M: 0461 478 993
Lions Club Youth of the Year Nominations open
https://lionsclubs.org.au/our-programs/youth-opportunities/youth-of-the-year/
The ABS has 2026 Census jobs available in your area
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is preparing for the next Census on 11 August 2026 – and that means jobs available in your area.
The ABS is hiring more than 30,000 people across Australia to support the Census. All jobs are paid.
We are seeking your help to spread the word about Census jobs on the Far South Coast and surrounding area within your community. Paid training is provided.
We are currently recruiting for Field Managers and Mobile Field Representatives.
To help spread the word, we have attached promotional resources for both roles that you can:
Share on social media
Add to newsletters and websites
Print posters and display
Community members can find out more and apply today on the Census jobs website.
A successful Census leads to better decisions, policies, and outcomes for our communities.
It’s important we have the right people in the right jobs to make sure everyone is counted.
Thank you in advance for helping us to assist your community.
For more information, visit census.abs.gov.au/jobs.
Workload Management | Census Mainstream Enumeration
Census and Population Division | Australian Bureau of Statistics
(P) (02) 6252 5292 (E) courtney.payne@abs.gov.au (W) www.abs.gov.au
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Regards,
Russell Jennings
Email: secretary@sjasc.org.au
Postal: PO Box 352 Pambula NSW 2549
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