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If you've ever walked past a homeless person and thought 'I'd like to do something but don't know what'- then Roughtober is for you.On Friday 30th October- people who want to do something for those experiencing homelessless and marginalisation will be sleeping rough for one night in support of those who have to do it every night.This year we will be holding a socially distanced sleepout at St John's Church in Darlinghurst as well as a virtual event experience.Please book here.You can help make the lives of people who are doing it tough just a little bit better.

The concept is to train individuals in the history- structure and operations of the United Nations.Inclusive in this will be several competency-based subjects that will give the student recognisable skills that can be used in either UN work or their own career.Course structureThe structure of the UN Diploma course is as follows:Friday night lectures: 6 - 8pmDuration: 20 weeksCovering: 8 subjects and 4 competenciesThe course uses Competency Based Training- the key competency being Project Planning. This can be utilised for the planning of UNAA (NSW) functions. Aligned with this are four assessments based upon what has been taught and the student's ability to plan a project. The four assessments will focus on:The student's knowledge of the United Nations-The student's ability to plan a UN function or eventThe student's ability to:Manage a conflictDevelop and use emotional intelligence-Develop a project- andMake a presentationENQUIRIESFor further information please contact the UNAA as follows: Mobile: Joshua - 0432 592 469Email: Amelia Hughes

This event will be available to watch online on 30 October 2020 from 7pm AEST until 1 November 9pm AEST. Ticket buyers will be emailed their unique link to the show within 24 hours of it commencing.City Recital Hall is delighted to partner with FANE to present a series of online events. We will be bringing together world-renowned writers- actors and presenters from all over the globe- and deliver their brilliant conversations straight to your home. The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover- horseman- bush poet - murderer or hero?Join Peter FitzSimons- Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer as he investigates the iconic- infamous figure of Australian folklore in conversation with Richard Glover on the release of his new book Breaker Morant.Most Australians have heard of the Boer War and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant- a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. But Morant was a complicated man. Born in England and immigrating to Queensland in 1883- he established a reputation as a rider- polo player and poet who submitted ballads to The Bulletin and counted Banjo Paterson as a friend. Travelling on his wits and the goodwill of others- Morant was quick to act when appeals were made for horsemen to serve in the war in South Africa. He joined up- first with the South Australian Mounted Rifles and then with a South African irregular unit- the Bushveldt Carbineers.The adventure would not go as Breaker planned. In October 1901 Lieutenant Harry Morant and two other Australians- Lieutenants Peter Handcock and George Witton- were arrested for the murder of Boer prisoners. Morant and Handcock were court-martialled and executed in February 1902 as the Boer War was in its closing stages- but the debate over their convictions continues to this day.With his masterful command of story- Peter FitzSimons takes us to the harsh landscape of southern Africa and into the bloody action of war against an upredictable force using modern commando tactics. The truths FitzSimons uncovers about 'the Breaker' and the part he played in the Boer War are astonishing - and finally we will know if the Breaker was a hero- a cad- a scapegoat or a criminal.

This program will be pre-recorded and made available to view online at 12pm Friday 30 October 2020Exhibiting artist Macon Reed discusses their work- Eulogy for the Dyke Bar- an immersive installation that revisits the legacy of lesbian and dyke bars. Together with artist and researcher- Jade Muratore- they will discuss the circumstances which have seen the closure of dyke bars globally and delve into the stories behind archival material included in the installation from lesbian parties- spaces and events gone by.Macon Reed is a New York-based artist working in sculpture- installation- video- radio documentary- painting- and participatory projects. Motivated by evolving queer and intersectional feminist frameworks- their practice involves creating immersive sculptural environments that serve as public sites for dynamic inter-community conversation and transformative ritual. Her recent work includes the installation Eulogy For The Dyke Bar 2015- which revisits the legacy of dyke and lesbian bars- and has been exhibited at Wayfarers Gallery- New York- Pulse Art Fair- New York- AREA Gallery- Portland- CCA Wattis Institute- San Francisco- and the Museum of Craft and Design- San Francisco. Jade Muratore is an artist- researcher and cultural producer working across performance- installation- and video. Jade is one of the founding and core members of the performance trio- Hissy Fit- and has exhibited works at the Museum of Contemporary Art- Performance Space- Australian Centre for Contemporary Art- Arts House- Campbelltown Arts Centre and Carriageworks. She is a PhD candidate at UNSW Art & Design completing a practice-based research project on temporally disruptive methodologies in contemporary performance and moving image practice.This conversation is part of 'Forms of Being Together'- a series of online talks- performances and actions presented alongside the exhibition 'Friendship as a Way of Life' at UNSW Galleries.

Saxophonist and composer- Gai Bryant has earnt a reputation as a Queen of Latin Jazz. She is fascinated with all the rhythms that make us move- particularly those blending Cuban- Peruvian and Afro-Caribbean influences. Gai joins musicians- dancers and communities across Sydney- through her projects with passionate arrangements that integrate traditional dance and song with a modern jazz aesthetic. Irresistible performances by her Afro-Peruvian sextet ALLY will open celebrations- before her big band- Caribe- will tear down the house in a visual and aural display. Vivid and frenetic- it will be impossible to walk away from this event without a smile on your face.Gai Bryant (saxophone) Eamon Dilworth (trumpet) Jonathan Cohen (piano) Stan Valacos (bass) Steve Marin (percussion) Georgio Rojas (percussion) Dai Moret (spoken word) Melody Riviera (vocals) CaribeAdrian Medira (dancer) Gai Bryant (saxophones) Julian Gough (saxophones) Lee McIver (trumpet) Danny Carmichael (trombone) Ed Goyer (piano) Nick Henderson (bass) Tono Marquez (percussion) Giorgio Rojas (percussion) Steven Marin (percussion)Covid-safe measuresIn accordance with COVID restrictions- AIM's John Painter Hall sits 140 people. All patrons are socially distanced inside the venue and must use sanitizer provided and enter individual contact details on entry. Hand sanitizer is provided and visible throughout the venue. People with any symptoms of colds or repeating dry coughs are not admitted and if such symptoms become visible after entry- would be asked to leave.

Newtown is a truly diverse neighbourhood- and on this experience- you're going to see and taste a bit of everything! Perfect for dates- singles- all ages and locals who want a fun and unique experience.This tour includes 4 food stops- sampling some Newtown's many different multicultural cuisines. Cuisine options include Egyptian- Indian- Pakistani- Turkish- Thai- Japanese- 'Australian' (whatever that is) and more! Vegetarian and vegans are sorted too - Newtown is famous for its many vego-friendly restaurants.We'll also visit a popular brewery for a shared tasting paddle or a glass of craft beer.Along the way- you'll hear about Newtown's history- colourful characters and development- and discover some of the neighbourhood's best street art. Learn about some of the biggest names in Sydney's street art scene- their different styles and stories.This is a fun- relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening or a Sunday afternoon- discovering new parts of Sydney. Even if you've lived in Sydney your whole life- we'll show you new places and tell you stories you've never head before - that's our promise.Now with free hand sanitiser and kangaroo-sized spacing (1.5m)

Explore the thirty hectare paradise adjoining Sydney Harbour. Learn about the site's history- seasonal displays- heritage tree collection and meet some of the animals and insects that make this oasis in the city their home- on this 1.5 hour exclusive tour. Paul will share with you some the stories our more than 25-000 plants (more than 7-000 different species) have to tell. Bizarre stories of pollination- inspiring stories of resilience and tales of our plants connections to scientists- scientific discovery and even royalty.The tour begins at The Calyx- featuring our latest display inBLOOM. Grab a coffee and explore the display before the tour. The tour finishes at Growing Friends Plant Sales- selling rare and unique plants from our living collection propagated by our volunteers.Remember it is your special tour- so be sure to let us know any specific interests or needs. Our buggy can take up to 5 guests. Booking is via a primary contact. Please contact Paul Nicholson if you have any questions or would like to book a group for a different day. (Note a premium applies to weekend bookings).

Last Minute Productions & StudioRedfernCC bring you 'Deadly Tunes' an online youth songwriting program- aiming to engage with beginner- up-and-coming and established songwriters.All participants will create an original song as a group activity from scratch or learn a new song to perform live to an online audience.The 10-week course is facilitated by Evie J Willie.You will learn:Song StructureSong ArrangementsMelodiesImprovisational skillsVocal warm-up techniquesregister herehttps:-www.eventbrite.com.au-e-121303541157Disclaimer a. To the extent permitted by law- The City of Sydney- its officers- employees- agents and contractors are not liable for any personal injury- loss or damage to property or financial loss (including payment of medical expenses) any individual may suffer whilst participating in online programs and activities presented by The City of Sydney and b. By participating in City of Sydney online programs- individuals accept that they do so at their own risk and accept that they waive and forego any legal right that they may otherwise have against the City of Sydney and or against its officers- employees- agents and contractors

The science and economics tells us sustainable energy alternatives make sense. So- what's the missing link in the path to a clean and prosperous future? Hear from leading scientists- a City of Sydney Councillor and the NSW Minister for Energy and Environment.Targets- safeguards and the future: these concepts feel abstract and far away. But the reality is- we have the technology solutions at hand- to drive the direction of where we're heading.We know why we need a sustainable future- and this discussion brings together a spectrum of perspectives- to show how this is achievable.Matt Kean MP- NSW Minister for Energy and Environment- offers perspective into the economic impacts and benefits of investing in alternative energy sources. Professor Anita Ho-Baillie- John Hooke Chair of Nanoscience and a world leader in perovskite solar energy cells- shares insights into solar photovoltaic research and its potential to produce cost-effective ways of energy generation. The research that Professor Ho-Baillie is leading at the University was also awarded 2.5 million federal fundingProfessor Thomas Maschmeyer presents a case study on gelated zinc bromide batteries. An Australian breakthrough- this technology is scalable- affordable and safe.Linda Scott- President of Local Government NSW (LGNSW) and City of Sydney Councillor- will talk about sustainability at a local level and community engagement.Dr Tanya Fiedler from the University of Sydney Business School moderates this discussion. Dr Fiedler played a key role in the development of the University's Sustainability Strategy.Booking available here.