Hello valued SJA members,
Good News Story Alert!!!
Hi all ,
We need to know first hand the potential impact of Social Justice Advocates crisis caravan initiative. 28 caravans out last night as well as our crisis units in Bega and Pambula.
We recently collected a van after nearly two years from the outer reaches of the shire in Pericoe, South and inland from Eden.
The following letter from the young lady and a Christmas card were left in the spotless van –
“ To the lovely people at SJAs of the Sapphire Coast .
A most heartfelt thank you from the depths of my heart .
Thank you for providing me a roof over my head in my time of need .
I won’t go into detail but I had hit my lowest of lows just a week or so prior to my neighbours calling you all and asking for help on my behalf .
It was not my choice to move into this property and end up in a tent , but it was my first and only window of opportunity to escape the abusive situation I was in . I’ll admit , I did cry quite a bit after you dropped off the van .
This place to live has given my best friend Bean ( cat ) and I a home now for nearly 2 years and i have taken pride in cleaning it. She has held up in extreme winds and rain with little to no leaks and has sheltered our little neighbourhood , grey roo ‘nugget ‘ as well ! My pot plants have thrived through the winter on ( under ) the kitchen counter too.
I wanted to let you know that I have turned a 360 degree ( not just mentally ) and will be coming into some inheritance soon – so I am looking forward to supporting you back ten-fold for what you have given me . I’ll keep in touch .
Thank you infinitely ,
All my love, wishes, prosperity blessings and gratitude . “
Well folks, this is why our community is growing.
Keep up the positive support through all the sub groups and initiatives we have, and those we plan into the future .
The programs we operate do work for our people in so many ways .
What can I do ???? How may I help ????
Samaritan OpShop Opens Dec 17
ALL WELCOME TO VOLUNTEER HELP and to donate and purchase and join the fun of this community affair . *** Help from the 14 th of December on . Just contact Mb please. see poster and more information below………………
Cheers
Mb
All are most welcome to donate, help at the shop , and buy some fabulous items to help the community work of SJA. A team of movers and collectors will be most active Dec 14-17. Contact Mick if you are keen to assist.
Donations through Mick at annmickbrosnan@gmail.com
Please include a contact number, address and a basic breakdown of items for collection .
Very keen for 'bric a brac'. (a miscellaneous collection of small articles commonly of ornamental or sentimental value : curios)
Please Note—— no clothing, Ann has enough dresses. and we of course will not be able to accept items that are deemed to be unsuitable .
Keen to volunteer at the shop? – contact Gay email gayrenejacobs@y7mail.com to be included on the roster.
Cheers and enjoy
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“WHAT CAN I DO? HOW MAY I HELP?’
BUSKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
ARE YOU AN ENTERTAINER WHO LIKES TO BUSK ?
WOULD YOU LIKE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY ?
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES OF THE SAPPHIRE COAST ( sjasc.org.au ) ARE AGAIN RUNNING
THEIR SAMARITAN OP-SHOP OVER DECEMBER – JANUARY ‘25/’26
VENUE IS THE MASONIC HALL, 17 TOALLO STREET, PAMBULA
THIS SHOP GATHERS AND SELLS FURNITURE, ELECTRICAL GOODS, BOOKS, RECORDS, CDS ETC ETC AND ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THOSE IN THE BEGA VALLEY WHO ARE DOING IT TOUGH
YOU CAN HELP BY BEING A VOLUNTEER BUSKER. ALL PLAYERS / SINGERS OF ALL AGES AND ALL
LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE WELCOME
POWER SUPPLIED, BUT ACTS MUST BE SELF CONTAINED GEAR WISE. PLAY FOR AS LONG OR AS LITTLE AS YOU WISH.
DATES AVAILABLE : WEDNESDAY 17th DECEMBER TO TUESDAY 23rd DECEMBER MONDAY 5th JANUARY TO MONDAY 19th JANUARY
WEEKDAYS 9 UNTIL 4. SATURDAYS 9 – 11.30
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A FUN FILLED CONTRIBUTION TO YOUR COMMUNITY, SIGN UP AND BOOK IN BY RINGING CHRIS RALFS ON 0431205756, OR PETER REID ON 0423 360 449
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SJA have worked closely with SEWACS for many years.
SEWACS
South East Women and Children Services
10am to 1.30pm 26th November 2025
40th Birthday Celebrations
RSVP admin@sewacs.org.au
64922088 see attached poster
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Come Along and join our SJA Table for a great Trivia night at Longstocking Brewery
Thursday 4th December 2025
6pm-9pm
$5 entry fee raising funds for the Bega Valley Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Committee
So we have an idea of numbers to book our table
Please RSVP Helene Garrett Mob: 0428590084 or Email: alliesandmob@sjasc.org.au
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FREE FIRST AID COURSE
We are offering a FREE first aid course aimed at upskilling volunteers.
Training will be held on Saturday, 6th December at the Kiah Hall.
Participants can choose to do either the Accredited or Non-accredited course.
Names need to be in by Thursday, 27 November
People doing the accredited course will be required to do some pre-course work.
Email or ring the centre on 6496 3970 to register.
Deb Richardson
Local Project Officer
Community Organisation Disaster Adaptation Project – CODA
Eden Community Access Centre
PH 0427 961 925
PH: 02 6496 3970 116 Imlay St, Eden 2551
E: admin@eden.nsw.au www.eden.nsw.au
Regards,
Russell Jennings
Email: secretary@sjasc.org.au
Postal: PO Box 352 Pambula NSW 2549 Web: https://sjasc.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/sapphirecoastsja https://www.instagram.com/socialjusticeadvocates/
The Social Justice Advocates of the Sapphire Coast acknowledge the Yuin People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
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