April 2013 Newsletter

Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Newsletter March/ April 2013
On February Thursday 14th the Richmond Information Community Centre
held a special Tet/ Chinese New Year celebration. There were many requests
from the community for this event to celebrate the New Year with live
performances from local residents.
On the day there was live music, dancing, singing and a rose for the female
members in the audience to celebrate Valentines day as well.
We thank everyone for being involved, their organisation and support.
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
hARTmony Youth
and
Young Adult
Celebration
Thursday March 21 2013 5-8.30pm
“Everyone Belongs”
106 Ground Floor Elizabeth St Community Centre, Richmond
Richard @ BANH: 9428 1676
Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Current Timetable as of
March/ April 2013
Day
Time
Activity
Monday
10.30am - 1.30pm
Vietnamese Men’s Group
Tuesday
12.30am - 4pm
Drop in and providing information about services
10.30am - 1pm
Elderly Chinese computer room
2.30 - 5pm
Creative community projections
6.30 - 9pm
Bridge Church Connect Group
9am - 4.30pm
Creative community projections
4.30pm – 5.30pm
Youth computer access/ drop in
10am - 4pm
10am - 2pm
Community Assist
Community drop in bay
12 - 12.30pm
Lunch
10.30pm - 4pm
Drop in and providing information about services
12 - 1.30pm
Community Lunch
1.30 - 2.30pm
Computer Beginner and Intermediate classes
3.30pm - 6.30pm
Sports Program (Police and Community Sports
Equipment Library)
12.30 - 2.30pm
Chinese Elderly people friendship group
2.30 - 4.30pm
Bridge Church children’s activities
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Sunday
Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
News from the Richmond Housing Office
New Development Elizabeth Street
The new 207 unit development in Elizabeth Street is almost finished and in
the next few weeks tenants will start to move in. I’m sure you’ll agree that
the new building looks fantastic and is a wonderful addition to the Estate.
This is a very exciting time for almost 100 households moving from their
current unit into a fantastic new apartment across the road. We will also be
welcoming many new families onto our Estate – people who have been on
the public housing waiting list – often for a very long time.
Please make our new tenants feel very welcome!
Painting Project
You may notice over the next few weeks a group of people painting the base
of your building. This group are part of a project team working with Mission
Australia to repaint the undercroft areas of the 4 high-rise towers along
Elizabeth Street.
All of our painters are public housing residents, some from Richmond, and
we are very grateful to them for the work they are doing to improve the
appearance of the Estate. Along the way, they will also pick up skills and
training to assist them to gain employment.
Masterplanning
As you may already know, the Department is undertaking a Masterplanning
process on the Richmond Estate to plan for how the Estate may look in 15
or 20 years time. Through this process, we will look at issues such as how we
can improve safety and security, how we create better outdoor recreational
spaces and ways to make the estate more liveable for older tenants.
Please be assured that:
• There will be no reduction in the number of public housing units
• There are no plans to demolish the towers
• There are no plans to remove residents from the Estate
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Kate Wait,
Renewal Manager on 9419 5174.
Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Bridge Church News
Community Information Centre
Bridge Church invites you to drop in at the Community Information Centre
between 10.30 and 4.00 on Tuesdays and Fridays. We can provide you with
information in regard to accessing services and the community.
We also run computer and English classes and have community lunches three
times a week. We run small groups during the day and after hours, where you
can meet and connect with others.
Our volunteer staff come from a variety of backgrounds, including social
work and community health. So come and visit us, as we would love to meet
you and get to know you.
Bridge Church Richmond Estate
Estate Church invites you to come and join us in a safe environment where
questions about life can be asked and answers found.You can participate in
discussion, friendship, food and music for all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Lunch begins at 1.30 every Sunday, Community Room, Building 106 Elizabeth
St Richmond.
Community Assist
Community Assist is a program to meet the practical needs of the residents
of the North Richmond Housing Estate by linking them with trained
volunteers, as well as professional support as required. Office Hours are
10.30 - 4.00 Tuesday to Friday at the RCIC or contact Anna and Kieran Anna.
caddy@bridgechurch.org.au kieran.mccallion@bridgechurch.org.au.
Empire Youth Program
Empire drop in centre is from 4-6pm every Wednesday of the school term.
Come and hang out, play sport, xbox, football and much more. The computers
in the CIC will be available for high school students for use.
Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Community BBQ
Saturday 23rd March
11am - 1pm at 110 Gazebo
With Community Market Stalls
Richmond Community Information Centre
9428 1676
Creating Cultural Harmony
Program
Harmony Day
A multicultural celebration
When: Saturday 16th March
11am- 2pm
A family friendly
free event!
Where: Community Room at North
Richmond Community Health Centre
(NRCH) - 23 Lennox Street, Richmond
Find out about North Richmond’s
health services and watch or get
involved in performances,
workshops, arts, music,
food from all cultures,
music and dance.
healthcare that
builds community
23 Lennox Street Richmond Victoria 3121
T 9418 9800
F 9428 2269
nrch@nrch.com.au
www.nrch.com.au
If you are busily producing some art
and craft and would like to opportunity
to sell you wares under the Creating
Cultural Harmony label please contact
Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House
on 94281676. Throughout the year
there are opportunities to sell art
and craft at a variety of community
celebrations, markets and events. There
is also an opportunity to showcase your
work on the BANH Inc webpage.
Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Factory News
The Factory
19 - 21 Belgium Avenue Richmond
The Factory Gallery.
19 - 21 Belgium Avenue. Richmond.
If you are interested in exhibiting your artwork remember your local
community gallery is an available space to access. The Factory venue in
Belgium Avenue transforms into a wonderful gallery space that provides
artists with an excellent arts space to showcase their work. If you are
interested in more information and booking availability please contact
Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House on 9428 1676.
Open Studio
An art space that invites you to explore
your inner artist!
Activities include: Traditional painting,
Drawing, Collage, Mosaics, Sculpture, and
Illustration
Facilitated by artist: Suesy Circosta
Every Friday 10.00am – 4.00pm
(all day or just morning or afternoon sessions)
At the ‘Factory’ 19 – 21 Belgium Avenue, Richmond.
For more information please contact
Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House 9428 1676
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Richmond Community
Information Centre
Block 110, Ground Floor, Richmond VIC 3121 9428 1676 banh.admin@internode.on.net
Community ‘DROP IN’ DAY Thursdays at
11.am - 2.30pm
• Cultural Music mornings
• Computer Drop In 11.00am - 2.30pm
• A light lunch, Get to Know your Neighbours 12.00 - 1.00pm
• Updated Community Information available
• Cultural Coffee & Tea afternoons
• 1.30 - 2.30pm
• Outside Activity Program
Pancake breakfasts in the Foyers
Holiday activities
BBQs community estate
(see notice board for dates and times).
For More information contact
Nga or Sue on 9428 1676