Last year we made a little rhyming series of animated pictures (GIFS) with some funding from the Community Bank on Queens Parade … and then put them together with a voice over … and turned them into a poster that loads of locals collected from ACC on their daily neighbourhood walk.

It seems timely to pull them out again.

Here are the GIFS.

Here is the poster (we trust it is still gracing many a fridge or toilet door around the neighbourhood).

And here is the animation with voice overs if you’d like to watch it (it is pretty cute!).

Lockdown telly … are we back to that again? Perhaps, perhaps not. We don’t really know yet do we? In any case I have been discussing TV etc. with my family and colleagues more than usual lately and I thought I could share some recommendations.

My partner Clive raved about It’s A Sin (along with everyone else on Twitter a month or so ago) - it’s on Stan.

Also on Stan, my sister Elise noted that Paperback Hero is up … for a cheesy, nostalgic Hugh Jackman/ Claudia Karvan hit.

Mum just watched A Very English Scandal on Netflix (with Hugh Grant) and recommended it to me.

Jill at work went to the cinema and mentioned that Nomadland was great a few weeks ago … and I meant to see it at the movies. I notice you can now rent it from Optus Movie Box (and presumably elsewhere).

I have been recommending the first series of Lupin (watch it in French with subtitles, not the dubbed version) which is on Netflix to everyone because it is easy viewing, and I see that the second series will be released on 11 June … that will be fun.

If you have a recommendation or two you can add them to the comments below or send us an email.

And settle in … maybe? I’m writing this on Tuesday 1 June and a lot can change quickly …

STREAT is a food-system social enterprise that offers work readiness and employment programs for disengaged young people who want to work.

Thay are based in Cromwell Street in Collingwood. Programs coming up include:
 
Taste of STREAT - a two hour interactive workshop for young people (and accompanying workers) who are interested in STREAT’s Ready to Work program and keen to learn a little bit more to help them decide if it's right for them. 
Date: Friday 25th June 10:30am - 12:30pm
RSVP by: 18th June
 
Intro to Work - an eight week individual program for people wanting to access hospitality
or horticulture focused work experience with weekly individual support. This is a roll-in/roll-out program that runs throughout the year.
Accepting referrals now!
 
Ready to Work - a 20 week fully supported group program for young people seeking work in hospitality. It includes on-the-job training, accredited training (Cert II in Hospitality), work readiness workshops, creative and social engagement, individual case support and referral. Plus guaranteed employment opportunities for graduates through the Paid to Work program!
Commencing: Tuesday 27th July 2021
Accepting referrals now!
 
Paid to Work - a six-month program offering Ready to Work graduates an opportunity to transition into 20-25 hours a week of paid employment facilitated through one of our partner employers.

Job Club - a weekly drop-in session for young people wanting individual assistance with looking for work (eg. help with resumes, cover letters, job search sites). No booking necessary – just drop in! Every Friday 1pm - 3pm.

If you are interested in finding out more you can visit their website here.

In Reconciliation Week I thought I’d share with you this short Treaty video that was animated by Lee Arkapaw who I am sure you know. She has been working with us at ACC for the last year or so, rolling out a series of arts outreach projects to help us all keep engaged, connected and creative as a neighbourhood in socially-distanced corona times.

Note she didn’t actually tell me about this video - her Dad tagged ACC on Instagram. Thanks Dennis. Click here to watch the animation. You are very talented Lee!

Hi friends, well we’re all back to appreciating our local neighbourhood for a week hey?

At ACC we’re primarily working from home, but are still here to help. Feel free to give us a call on 9499 7227 or send us an email if you need anything. We’ve got some meals in the freezer we’d be happy to deliver etc.

Also note that there is a whole network of support infrastructure that is now well-established in our neck of the woods if you need a hand.

This guide published by Darebin Council outlines services for food relief, shelters and support for families experiencing violence, community legal service links and more.

You can also call Council on 8470 8888 and ask for the Community Navigation Service to access in-person help.

If you need food support another good place to start is Darebin Information Volunteer Resource Service (DIVRS) on 9480 8200, Monday – Thursday between 9.30am -12.30pm. You may need to leave a message with your name and contact details but you will receive a call back the same day.

You can also contact:

• Encompass Care, Bundoora: 0422 461 847

• Northern Community CareWorks, Preston: 9484 4788

• Salvation Army – Emergency Relief, Preston: 9471 9111

• St Vincent de Paul - Call Centre: 1800 305 330

We look forward to seeing you back at ACC on the other side.

Look after yourself.

Our paving completed … why not pass by and admire it on your lockdown 4 walk! You could also grab a book from the book library or check out the seeds in the seed library and do some autumn planting.