Category: Online Event

The Eora NAIDOC Community Group Presents an Online Event 'Always Was- Always Will Be.'Featuring: Welcome to Country- Elders & Community Guest Speakers- Cultural Performances and local Aboriginal singer-songwriters and bands.Tune in for an afternoon of culture- storytelling and celebrating of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture and History.

Closing the festival- this special event features the talents of SIMA's 2020 Artist in Resident Dr Sandy Evans OAM alongside long-time collaborators Satsuki Odamura and Steve Elphick. The inventiveness- musicality- sensitivity and responsiveness of these three musicians will open doors to magical musical places.A trail-blazer for women in contemporary music- internationally renowned composer and saxophonist Sandy has a passion for improvisation and new music. Her work and research in intercultural music- specifically Indian Carnatic music- has led to international recognition.Satsuki Odamura is a master of the koto and shamisen- having pioneered awareness of these ancient Japanese instruments in her performances throughout Australia. She has since collaborated with a wide variety of artists across a range of genres- from jazz- to Western classical- to modern- and Aboriginal music.ARIA winning bassist Steve Elphick has provided the backbone for artists like Roger Frampton and The Engine Room- and jazz musicians like Sandy Evans- Mark Simmonds- James Greening- Carl Dewhurst- and many more- having grown into one of Australia's most in-demand bass players across a range of genres.Sandy Evans (saxophone) Steve Elphick (bass) Satsuki Odamura (koto) Covid-safe measuresVenue staff will check in with you before and post-performance to make sure you are well and provide resources and information on what you should do should you fall ill. Once checked in- please sanitize hands and ensure the contact details of everyone in your group are registered with venue staff. 505 Theatre no longer accept cash payments. The venue will be taking a number of precautionary measures to ensure patron safety- including: Hand sanitiser dispensers- signage and social distancing markers throughout the venue- and regular sanitising of the venue and facilities.

Saretta Fielding is an Aboriginal Artist from the Wonaruah Nation- born in Sydney- Australia. Saretta grew up the eldest of 6 siblings in a large close-knit extended family. Much of her work is influenced by family connection and reflective in style to many traditional sand engravings found throughout Wonaruah country. The highly textured pieces embody the age-old sandstone engraved artworks created by our ancestors and add a unique dimension to the works.In 2015 Saretta officially launched her art business full-time. Saretta Art and Design Pty Ltd is a multifaceted business- providing an extensive range of creative goods and services to a broad client base- including Government- Corporate- multinationals and commercially. Saretta works collaboratively- creating unique visual stories- flowing onto design application. Products include: Decor & fashion ranges. Services include fine arts- commissions- business branding & logos- interior and graphic design- event stylisation- public artwork- art consultancy and working alongside major building companies and architects for cultural artwork and community installations.In 2016 Saretta Art & Design established Malang Indigenous Corporation- a not for profit organisation- committed to seeing the Aboriginal community advance towards economic and social inclusion. Combining both Saretta's love of art and working within her community.

The Unexpected Guest is a 100% First Nations business and we produce Australian Certified Organic Mueslis- Maple Roasted Almonds and Prebiotic Health Bars infused with Lemon Myrtle- Wattle Seed and Bush Honey. Our products are nutritious- health and refined sugar free.

Learn how to create stand-out content that gets shared and builds community with Chris Wirasinha- cofounder of Pedestrian.tvIn this one-off workshop- you'll learn insights into how to develop content that stands-out- gets shared and creates a deep connection with your community. You'll see how content marketing has changed since the pandemic. This session is suitable for any business who wants to rethink their customer base and attract more traffic to their website.This event will be facilitated by Rebekah Campbell- cofounder of Zambesi.Book nowWebinar outcomes:Create content that gets shared online: understand what will engage- entertain and educate your audience and the three secrets why people shareTechnical essentials: understand what makes an effective headline- what type of images to use where- how to design a video or podcast people will watch - listen to beyond the first 5 secondsHack distribution: learn tactics to use Facebook- Twitter- Instagram and LinkedIn as effective distribution channels for your contentParticipate as Chris workshops content strategy with two Sydney businesses just like you.About Chris WirasinhaChris Wirasinha is cofounder of Pedestrian.tv- Australia's most successful digital content site. Chris and his co-founder launched the company in 2005 and grew it to a media giant recently acquired by Nine Entertainment at a final valuation of $100m. From the outset- Pedestrian.tv produced quality- unique content for a millennial audience. It quickly grew to become Australia's largest youth network- now with more than 7m monthly pageviews and winner of Media Brand of the Year for two consecutive years. Chris and his team tested- iterated- reviewed and improved the content strategy at Pedestrian.tv over thirteen years. They gained insights and developed tactics that enabled Pedestrian.tv to become a distinctive authority- loved by their audience. They cracked virality and wrote the playbook for how to produce content that gets shared on social media. Can't attend live? Register anyway and we will send you a link to the recording after the event.Other Reboot free webinars that might interest youRethink your brand strategy with Andre Eikmeier- cofounder Vinomofo - Monday 2 November Noon to 1pmTactics for growing your business with Anna Cheng- Growth Marketing Manager at Brighte - Monday 16 November Noon - 1pmThe Reboot seriesThese are part of City of Sydney's Reboot series. The program aims to help businesses and creatives adapt- innovate and bounce back better. It will focus on digital skills- customer strategy and financial strategy.The program has been created in collaboration with Zambesi- an online and face-to-face learning business that enables small business owners and their teams to learn from leaders in the field.

Learn how to make the most of your iPad or iPhone while discovering new tricks and tips. Familiarise yourself with some of the most popular Apps and learn how to make your device more secure.

Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop to prepare your own artwork or design that we'll laser cut for you.Led by an experienced facilitator over Zoom- these fun interactive workshops are a great introduction to the popular Adobe Photoshop software. Choose from 2 different workshops to design your own laser cut stamp or artwork.In each workshop you'll be guided through how to prepare your existing image or design using Photoshop. Once you're happy with your final design- we'll laser cut or etch it for you at our Darling Square Library makerspace. You'll receive your design by mail after the workshop to either hang on the wall or stamp with ink or paint.Over the 2-hours- we'll also give you a tour of the makerspace so you can see the laser cutter and 3D printers in action.What you'll learn Basic digital design using Adobe PhotoshopHow to navigate the user interface and import images  Tools including colour manipulation- image correction and filters to prepare your image for laser cutting   Basic laser cutting and 3D printing processesWorkshop format   Interactive workshop using Zoom led by an experienced facilitatorMaximum 10 people - bookings are requiredSuitable for ages 16 and overParticipants under 18 years of age require parental permissionBeginner workshop with no required knowledge Laser cut designsTuesday 27 October- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 24 November- 1pm to 3pmLaser cut stamp designTuesday 10 November- 4pm to 6pmTuesday 8 December- 4pm to 6pmBefore the workshopPlease read your booking confirmation carefully for instructions on how to join the workshop.You'll need to install Zoom and Adobe Photoshop on your own laptop or computer before the workshop and internet connection and an email address to use to send your file. Zoom is free to download and Photoshop is available on a plan or a 7 day free trial from Adobe online.Cost and inclusionsThe workshop cost is $30 per person which includes professional laser cutting of your design on plywood by City of Sydney and postage to your nominated address. Designs are laser cut up to a maximum size of 15cm x 10cm.Facilitator: Albert OngAlbert is a cofounder of Tinkery- an educational electronics supplier and electronics design consultancy. He has a background in mechatronics engineering and biotechnology- with an expertise in human interaction- augmentation and emerging technologies. Albert teaches at the University of Technology- Sydney across a number of faculties- including Engineering and IT- Science- Design- and Transdisciplinary Innovation.Explore other City of Sydney online workshops and events.  

Connect Sydney is a City of Sydney program- funded by the Department of Communities and Justice. The program aims to build the capacity of community and not for profit organisations through the provision of free skills and governance training. This training is primarily for organisations that support and provide services to children- young people- families and communities experiencing or at risk of vulnerability within the City of Sydney local government area.If you're responsible for fundraising- including grant writing in your organisation and want to improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or securing more funding- this is the training for you.This year- the Connect Sydney - Fundraising and grant application training will be delivered through two online sessions on Tuesday- 10 November 2020. You are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions to get the most out of it.Session One - fundraising from 10am to 12pm covers:How to plan for fundingHow to ask for money - most people that give in cash or in-kind give because they have been asked. Learn how to successfully ask for money using a range of mediumsHow to raise secure- unattached and predictable income - untied money to use for your group's own priorities and decisionsHow to rally the troops - instilling a fundraising culture in your organisationHow to get business to support your community group - the secrets to successful- and profitable- community-business partnershipsHow to ensure sponsors get what they expectSession Two - grant application writing from 1pm to 3pm focuses on:The best way to present your proposal - tell the story of your project and your group to get the greatest advantageHow to develop your statement of need - choosing data to support your project proposalHow to develop an 'organisational template' - to save time in writing applications and create a corporate memory that can be passed onHow to humanise your story - presenting a compelling pictureHow to do budgetsHow to align your programs with the funding body's strategic priority and support it with evidence- data and outcomes.The training will be delivered by Our Community.To register- please fill out this form.The City aims to deliver inclusive and accessible training sessions for all participants. If you have any access or communication needs- please contact Mary Liang- Policy and Program Development Officer- at 02 9265 9333 or mliang@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au to discuss further.

Janet Villata- City Archivist- gives you a peek at our collection of over 95-000 photographs of Sydney.You may have seen some of these on hoardings for construction sites around the City. Learn how to find photographs in the catalogue- obtain copies and manage and share your favourites.Series: The things we keepJoin our expert archivists- historians and curators as they as they highlight the City's key historic collections and lead you through the new Archives and History Resources catalogue.This series of short talks showcase the types of items in our archives- history and civic collections and shows you how to find them in the catalogue. Each talk will be followed by a Q&A session. Book in for one- or all six!The City Archives is one of the premier archival collections in Australia and a rich resource for exploring Sydney's history. In February 2020- the City released a new catalogue which provides unprecedented access to the archival collection. Recently- for the very first time- a selection of items from the Civic Collection have been added to the catalogue.How to joinThis is a free event. However- bookings are essential. Please register here.You will receive a booking confirmation via email. Please read your booking confirmation carefully for instruction on how to join the event on Zoom. You'll need to install the free Zoom software on your own computer or device to participate.