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The racialised narrative surrounding Covid-19 has sparked a surge in racial abuse targeting People of Colour.Whether it's a new poll finding almost one third of Australians blame the Chinese community for the pandemic. Or a study by the Migrant Worker Justice Initiative revealing a quarter of Australia's international students faced racial abuse during the pandemic. Or an Asian Australian Alliance survey collecting more than 500 stories from people of colour of coronavirus-related racial abuse within a few months.People of Colour are experiencing a surge of racially motivated attacks. That's why we're launching regular Resisting Racism workshops to further equip People of Colour with the skills- strategy & community to be powerful changemakers.This free 3 hour interactive online workshop will cover the fundamentals of advocacy for people of colour- including:Campaign strategy: what is a campaign- campaign strategy overview- how to create a winning strategy- difference between strategy & tacticsStrategic communications: messaging- framing- communication frameworksOrganising: building power through peopleDigital: using digital tools to create changeSelf-care techniques to deepen personal resilience to racismParticipants will leave with the foundational tools to change hearts- minds- public policy and corporate behaviour in a moment of increased racial abuse targeting People of Colour.This workshop is free and open to people who identify as First Nations- Black or a Person of Colour.Special thanks to the City of Sydney whose generous support has made these workshops possible.

A web talk- by Lyle Young- CSB- from Ottawa- Canada- available on big screens at Christian Science Church- Glebe- with social distancing and Covid-19 registration.Mary Baker Eddy- who founded the Christian Science church- had a profound insight into the nature of God as infinite Love. She perceived that God is the only substance- intelligence and Life of the universe- without the opposition typically ascribed to darkness or evil. Moreover- Eddy realised that this was the basis of Jesus' healing works.Such an unusual theology might have ended as a footnote to history- except that Eddy and her students boldly used it to reinvigorate Christianity and its lost element of healing. Since then- some 65-000 accounts of healing have been verified and published — healings of everything from cancer to AIDS to blindness- from drug addiction to broken bones.To the degree that we understand our identity as purely spiritual — knowing that each of us shines- now and eternally- as a unique expression of infinite Love — we experience healing. The result is wellness- opportunity- spiritual progress- and the highest degree of joy.Lyle Young- CSB is a Christian Science practitioner- teacher and lecturer. A deep and broad love motivates Lyle- a love of God- of the ideas in the Bible and in the published writings of Mary Baker Eddy. His love and affection for humanity is expressed in a keen interest in cultures- languages- history- the arts- and sports. Lyle runs and swims regularly and is a four-season cyclist. The latter sport relates to his support for the environment.

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Ultimo Community Centre is now open for rooftop outdoor Tennis from 9:30am to 2:15pm- Monday to Thursdays - wheel chair accessibleTimingHourly sessions are offered at 9.30am- 10.45am- 12noon and 1.15pm respectively.The costsAdults $27 per court-hour. Concession cost is: $19 per court-hour for the unemployed- full time students or pensioners and you must supply your own equipment.Bookings are essentialEach booking is limited to 4 people (including dependants) per activity per hour. Due to a limited availability of sessions- each hirer can make a maximum of one booking in advance. You must bring your own equipment.To book or make an enquiry please contact us during our opening hours.Call 9298 3111 between 9.30 am and 2.30 pm Monday to Thursday.Covid-safe guidelinesVisitors will be asked to sign in by scanning the Centre QR code with a smart phone camera- complete the form and show the submission confirmation message to staff at reception on each entry.You will be required to comply with Covid-19 safety measures when attending a booking. These will be explained when you request a booking

Next school holidays- prepare your child for the future with our unique STEAM program for kids in Sydney!Designed for kids ages 5 to 12- our program teaches students essential tools for the future which they are unlikely to learn at school. Our interdisciplinary approach to learning combined with project-based- hands-on learning experiences helps kids gain knowledge and competency in hard and soft skills they need to pursue careers in science- technology- engineering- arts and mathematics.Kids will also hone their skills in creative thinking- problem-solving- collaboration and critical thinking. Our program also harnesses children's creativity to complete awesome projects in coding- robotics- 3D printing- animation- design and media. Our Program StructureWhen your child first comes in- we'll go on a journey through a series of introductory lessons. After the first few sessions- your child will create a 'playlist' of activities planned out for a couple of weeks. Each week- we'll work through the playlist to learn new skills with a TinkerTank mentor.Being a member gives your child access to classes- mentors and our upcoming learning platform.For more information- check out our website.

Do you wish you had the confidence and skill to draw whatever you see?Taught by artist Richard Byrnes- this in studio course provides techniques and skills for solid observational drawing.The class takes place at the venue and operates within strict Covid safe procedures.Each week- students will undertake a range of drawing exercises aimed at increasing skills and confidence.What will be coveredWe will cover figures- faces- proportion- shading- perspective and much more.The 9-week term provides a broad and practical skill base that will allow students to undertake any drawing challenge.Beginners welcome.Bring your own sketchbook and favourite media.The class is taught following Covid-19 safe procedures- has limited student numbers and employs physical distancing. The health and welfare of our students is a priority.

Ultimo Community Centre is now open for Indoor Badminton from 9:30am to 2:15pm- Monday to Thursdays - wheel chair accessibleTimingHourly sessions are offered at 9.30am- 10.45am- 12noon and 1.15pm respectively.The costsAdults $42 per court-hour. Concession cost is: $29.50 per court-hour for the unemployed- full time students or pensioners and you must supply your own equipment.Bookings are essentialEach booking is limited to 4 people (including dependants) per activity per hour. Due to a limited availability of sessions- each hirer can make a maximum of one booking in advance. You must bring your own equipment.To book or make an enquiry please contact us during our opening hours.Tel: 02 9298 3111 from 9.30am to 2.30pm Monday to ThursdayCovid-safe guidelinesVisitors will be asked to sign in by scanning the Centre QR code with a smart phone camera- complete the form and show the submission confirmation message to staff at reception on each entry.You will be required to comply with Covid-19 safety measures when attending a booking. These will be explained when you request a booking

Suzi Dougherty is a skilled performer with more than 20 years' experience. She is a founding member of the Bell Shakespeare Company. She has played Cheryl Braxton on Home and Away for over 5 years and currently appears on the show the Gloaming on Stan.  Suzi will run a 2-hour class that will include a voice warm-up- group activities and acting techniques. The class will facilitate many skills like communication- relationship building and strengthening our memory.  The class will be specifically designed with older students in mind- so all levels of physical- mental and vocal capabilities are addressed. The benefits of being involved in acting classes include better health- fewer visits to the doctors- increased social connection. This class usually takes place at the Harry Jensen Community Centre- Millers Point on Fridays and the Reginald Murphy Community Centre- Elizabeth Bay on Tuesdays as part of the City of Sydney City Spaces Program.  This class is held on Zoom- connection details will be emailed after you reserve your space.Disclaimer  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 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 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