Community
| 24 February 2011
Rainbow Corroborree has been called for March 18, 19, 20 at the beautiful Rocky River in the Bunjalung Northern Rivers District of Australia. This event is sponsored by the Tabulum Indigenous community in the spirit of sharing culture and Country for all to enjoy. Come together with culture, community, creativity and celebrate. It is time for us to embrace and be embraced...
| 31 January 2011
On February 24th 2011, the Byron Community Centre is hosting the first Byron Shire Volunteer Expo. The doors will open at 11am and the expo will showcase organisations in the shire that rely on volunteers as part of their work force. Volunteer contributions keep the community vibrant and alive.
| 30 January 2011
It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold. The porcupines, realising the situation, decided to group together. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions even though they gave off heat to each other.
| 28 April 2010
What does this safe place located behind the library on Fletcher St, Byron Bay provide? When the doors open at ten each morning the homeless flock to have a bite to eat and a hot shower. It is also a place where there is hope to begin the first steps in providing opportunities and support for those whose troubled pasts have them on different journeys in life.
| 06 April 2010
Each year as Easter rolls around I am reminded of the magical story of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. For those of you who have not read it, a children’s book first published in 1922, it is a story about a toy bunny and his desire to be REAL. The Velveteen Rabbit journeys through love and loneliness to become who he was really meant to be, a story that inspires us all on our own journey to be REAL.| 15 February 2010
It’s early morning in Mullumbimby, known as the biggest little town, and under the gentle shade of green leaved trees local farmers gather with seasonal produce and home made goods, ready to set up stalls for a Friday Farmers Markets.
As townsfolk, and visitors to our region, wander around Mullumbimby’s showground, artisans, local growers and produce makers offer fresh alternatives to shopping. Locally grown foods, locally made goods, punnets of herbs and buckets of flowers... all types of other yummies line up to be sold, direct to you. Smell the locally grown coffee brewing, the scent of home-baked cakes and buns, hear the chatter of community-minded people sharing stories and relaxing in this enriching and connective environment, which enhances the peaceful and enriching quality of a life lived in this remarkable region.
Now compare this scenario to:
| 10 September 2009
What does community mean to you?
Jan Barham, Byron Shire Mayor NSW Australia... "I live in a place where I have a connection to a diversity of people who contribute to the well being of my local environment. The most relevant thing is volunteerism, the people who engage in doing positive things for others."
David Soul, busker, Mullumbimby NSW Australia... "Community is getting together and doing things. I put on chess and backgammon at the RSL. I go busking in the street and meet a lot of people."
Matthew, Volunteer at Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood Centre... "This is a community of locals here. There are volunteers, paid workers and homeless people who just hang out. It’s people helping people."
Callum Anderson-Ode, 9 years old, Federal NSW Australia... "I like Federal because people have done heaps of stuff like getting the net for the basketball hoop in the park. They built a shelter too in the playground. I like the skate park."
a short story about community…
Old Harry drives to the Federal Store in his white Ute. He pulls up next to the petrol pump and waits until someone from the shop comes out and fills his car. He pays and drives off.
