Hello Members and Supporters,
The latest SJA News is below.
*Apologies in advance if you are receiving multiple copies as we transition our email database.
Thanks to those who attended the Potoroo Palace working bee last Sunday
The small team worked on making pathways around the bbq area safer and smoother, and general duties moving fallen limbs.
The morning tea afterwards is always a highlight.
Thanks to Steve Ryan a new energetic volunteer, our recently cleaned storage shed has a new life
Fabulous job Steve
From all at SJA THANK YOU VERY MUCH
The Dolphins bowling club ( $2100) and the Sapphire bowling club ($900) have again raised money to support those seeking crisis housing in our community
We thank them again for their generosity and empathy- $3000.00
Pic below: Allan Simpson , president of the Dolphins club on the left , and Peter Moore chair of the Sapphire bowling club board on the right in the photo.
thank you all
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Youth Leadership development Camp
at The Crossing Land Education Centre from October 17th to 19th, 2025.
For Youth in Year 10 and above:
We are offering this unique opportunity because we believe in supporting our young people who can shape a better future for our region.
This exciting camp is fully supported by the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast, so there is no cost to attend.
It's a chance to meet other motivated young people, develop leadership skills, and spend a few inspiring days learning and connecting in nature.
Interested?
Want to be involved?
Available on these dates?
Contact
Wendy Wait
Environment Convener
Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast
E: forcesfornature@sjasc.org.au
M: 0428450348
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THE 2025 SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES OF THE SAPPHIRE COAST ( SJASC ) FUNDRAISING CONCERT
FOR THE HOMELESS PEOPLE OF THE BEGA VALLEY
“IT’S STILL UP TO US”
Everybody in the Bega Valley is aware that the Valley remains in the midst of a major housing crisis.
The crisis continues to worsen. More and more people, mostly women and children, many of them
victims of domestic violence, approach the Social Justice Advocates seeking emergency shelter.
You can help! The most enjoyable way to assist the homeless people of the Bega Valley is to come
along to the SJASC’s annual fund raising concert.
Our 2025 concert will be presented on November 9, at Club Sapphire Merimbula. 3.30 until 8 pm.
In line with the Advocates ‘For the Bega Valley, By the Bega Valley’ mantra, the 2025 concert will
again feature an all local line-up featuring some of the very best Bega Valley musicians.
The talent line-up for 2025 includes headliner Daniel Champagne, and The Figmentz who will
perform the best of their Talking Heads tribute show. Other top acts to be announced.
Daniel Champagne was born and raised in the Bega Valley. A founding member of the brilliant local
guitar combo ‘Guitarama’ Daniel is now playing to sell out concerts world wide. see https://www.youtube.com/Champagnemusic1
The SJA’s generous sponsors have already covered the concert expenses, so ALL ticket proceeds go directly to housing the homeless in the Bega Valley.
So don’t miss out. Tickets are available NOW from the Sticky Tickets website. https://www.stickytickets.com.au/enews/daniel_champagne.aspx
Get your friends together, create your own party and get in early while the best tables are still available.
Tonight, and every night, sixty people in the Bega Valley enjoy shelter and comfort in caravans or crisis transitional units provided by the Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast.
Nobody disputes the fact that the Advocates do more for the homeless in the Bega Valley than the three tiers of government combined. The SJA has helped over 400 homeless people and provided over 6000 ‘bed nights’ for people in crisis.
If you can’t make it to the concert, remember that tickets make great gifts. Or you can make a tax
deductible donation via the SJA website. https://sjasc.org.au/donation/
NOBODY DOES MORE TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS IN THE BEGA VALLEY THAN THE SOCIAL JUSTICE
ADVOCATES…………ALL MADE POSSIBLE BY YOUR GENEROSITY.
Regards,
Russell Jennings
Email: secretary@sjasc.org.au
Postal: PO Box 352 Pambula NSW 2549
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