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As part of the Community 2168 Project, there are working parties that have been established which aim to meet some of the objectives in the Community 2168 Strategic Plan 2006–2009.
If you are interested in any of the working parties, please contact Anita Hanna, Senior Project Officer – Community 2168 on 9821 7776 or at a.hanna@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
For more information please click on the following highlighted links:
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Community 2168 youth working party
The 2168 Youth working party provides an opportunity for young people to get involved in learning and skill development through a great and fun project. The working party is a group of young people from the 2168 area and surrounding suburbs and local service providers. Membership is open to young people from the 2168 postcode and surrounding suburbs aged 12 – 24 years old. To keep up to date with activities of the working party go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
The aims of the working party are to:
- Provide leadership and volunteering opportunities for young people in the 2168 postcode area
- Provide social opportunities for young people in the 2168 postcode area through local events
- Provide learning and development opportunities in event management and music industry
- Provide hands on experience and training in events management
- Provide information on local youth and community services
- Seek ongoing funding for local events
- Promote music and culture in the community
The group meets once a fortnight at the PCYC to plan for local events and receive training.
The 2168 Youth Working Party is supported by Liverpool PCYC, Community 2168 and Liverpool City Council.
For more information on the 2168 Youth Working Party and Events go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
If you are a local band interested in performing at gigs in the 2168 area, please contact
Ajay on 9608 6999 or email 2168youth@live.com
Current activities and events
Sound Check
All ages gigs are held every month from 6.30pm to 9pm at the Liverpool PCYC. The event features three local bands and costs $5. A sausage sizzle is available. Young people can also get involved in organising the events to learn more about running sound and lighting, band bookings and event management. Contact Liverpool PCYC on 9608 6999 or go to www.myspace.com/2168youth for more information.
Jam Nation
All ages jam nights are held from 6.30pm to 9pm every month at Liverpool PCYC. Local musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, meet other musicians and have a jam. Entry is free and a sausage sizzle is available. Young people can also get involved in organising the events and learn more about running sound and lighting, band books and event management. Contact Liverpool PCYC on 9608 6999 or go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
Past activities and events
Twisted Sounds 09: Trick or Treat youth music festival
2168 Youth organised the Twisted Sounds youth music festival which was held on Saturday 31 October. The festival which was held at the Liverpool PCYC, had a Halloween theme. Headlining band MM9 were joined by Jericco, special guests LORD and local bands Fixation, Atlanta Takes State, Dawn of the Ages, Swing from a Streetlight and Evyntide. Young people dressed up for the occasion and enjoyed a range of activities that were available such as badge making, airbrush tattooing, guitar hero, spooky art exhibitions and much more. There were prizes for best dressed and a good time was had by all.
The Twisted Sounds 09 promotional flyer can be downloaded here
May-Hem
May-Hem was held on 2 May 2009 and was another successful festival organised by the 2168 Youth Working Party, which was attended by over 300 people. The event featured headliners Mz Ann Thropik who were joined by local bands Sienna Skies, Bleached Academy, When Forever Meets Never, A Triumph A Tragedy and Evolution Zero. A host of youth activities were available for young people to enjoy. Youth volunteers were given opportunities to learn more about organising festivals, event management, stage management, operating sound and lighting and gained a variety of skills. A great day was had by all involved.
The May-Hem promotional flyer can be downloaded here
Sound Engineering Training - January 2009
2168 Youth purchased a PA System to be used for The Jam Factory Project. Twelve young people received training in sound engineering and how to operate the system in January 2009. They will use the skills they gained in order to deliver fortnightly youth music activities at the PCYC to allow local bands and young people a safe space to get together, have fun and gain new skills.
Twisted Sounds 08 Youth Music Festival - Saturday 20 September
Twisted Sounds returned due to popular demand this year in Miller on 20 September between 2pm and 10pm. Twisted Sounds will now be an annual youth music festival held in September at the Liverpool PCYC to continue to support local bands in the area and provide other young people from the 2168 area and surrounding area with the opportunity to learn and grow.
In 2008 Twisted Sounds featured a huge line up of performances including Brisbane band Dead Letter Circus, Sydney Band MM9, local bands Hail Discordia, Rattlesnake, Bleached Academy, In Flight Entertainment, The Surge, In Apathy, Beyond Shadows and In Coma View. Twisted Sounds 08 was metal, rock, screamo, emotronic and fun!
There were a host of activities for everyone to enjoy including basketball, airbrush tattooing and badge making. A sausage sizzle and drink was also available to keep people from going hungry.
Following the project's success Twisted Sounds will be back again next year, with some new local bands and even some of our favourites that have already played. The Twisted Sounds Festival provides social opportunities for young people and develops a music scene in the area and will continue to do so.
For more information on this event contact Anita on 0421 613 940.
This music event was proudly supported by 2168 Youth, Community 2168, Liverpool PCYC and Liverpool City Council, with generous donations from Coca-Cola Amatil, Subway and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. Twisted Sounds was funded by 2168 Youth and Community 2168.
To view photos of Twisted Sounds 08 go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
The Twisted Sounds 08 Poster is available for download
EVOLVE - Saturday 12 April 2008
EVOLVE 2008 Youth Week Music Festival was held from 2pm to 9pm on Saturday 12 April at Liverpool PCYC, Cartwright Ave, Miller. . With two stages and a massive line up, the day was enjoyed by young people from the local area and showcased local original live music. The rock/metal stage featured Hail Discordia, Vonsonic, Patient Mile, The Surge, Ethix, Rattlesnake, Just a Day and Forgotten Suns. The Hip hop/urban stage was headlined by Def Wish Cast and featured Swarmy, Joni and Jeralyn, Diff, Stresst N Benji and and loads more.
As well as the massive line up young people enjoyed a free sausage sizzle, air brush tattooing, slushies, fairy floss, badge making and basketball. This event was funded by the Liverpool Catholic Club and Liverpool City Council.
To view photos of EVOLVE go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
The EVOLVE poster is available for download
Feedback - Saturday 15 March 2008
Feedback - the launch of the PCYC Recording Studio was held from 3pm to 9pm on Saturday 15 March at Liverpool PCYC, Cartwright Ave, Miller. This event was another well planned activity by the Community 2168 Youth Working Party members.
Bands included Ooh la la, The Vaine, Hail Discordia, Rattlesnake, In Apathy, The Surge, Ethix and Imperial. There was also a free sausage sizzle, tours of the recording studio and badge making activities. This event attracted over 300 people and was funded by the Liverpool Catholic Club.
Fore more information on the PCYC Recording Studio contact 9608 6999.
To view photos of Feedback go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
The Feedback poster is available for download
Twisted Sounds - Saturday 22 September 2007
The Twisted Sounds Youth Music Festival was held in Miller from 2pm to 8pm on Saturday 22 September at Liverpool PCYC. The festival was sold out and attracted 500 young people. The highly successful event was the culmination of planning and work by members of the Community 2168 Youth Working Party who received training in events management. Two members have received subsequent employment at Liverpool PCYC.
Features of the festival were performances by 11 local bands and performers including The Vaine, Foreign Heights, Liverpool Idol winners Rattlesnake, The Surge, Hail Discordia, K-Sera of 96.1FM, 6 Pound, Ethix, Fyness, In Apathy, DJ Kinetic and Destroying Faith. Other features were aerosol art workshops, hairbraiding, airbrush tattooing, glam make up and a free sausage sizzle. The festival was a community effort with a staggering 40 volunteers and workers from local organisations including Liverpool PCYC, SWYPE, Youth Pathways, Miller TAFE Outreach, Live N Learn Foundation and Liverpool Lions Club. The festival was funded by Liverpool City Council, Community 2168, DOCS and MTC Work Solutions.
The festival provided a range of leadership and volunteering opportunities, performance opportunities for youth bands and social opportunities for young people with diverse music interests and tastes. Recovered costs from the event will allow young people in the 2168 area to continue organising and enjoying local music events.
To view photos of Twisted Sounds go to www.myspace.com/2168youth
The Twisted Sounds poster is available for download
Sexual Health Week 2007
Community 2168 received sexual health week funding to increase awareness of sexual health and healthy relationships among young people. Young people in the 2168 postcode area will produce their own “zines” as part of a Sexual Health Week activity. A series of workshops on sexual health provided young people with valuable information that they are translating into their own medium - zines - through free expression. Producing zines offers a way for young people to learn more about sexual health and healthy relationships, and create resources that raise awareness of sexual health issues among other young people in the region. There are no rules about making zines, so they may include pictures, magazine images, handwritten text, facts, opinions, computer printed text, cut-outs from other sexual health promotional material - anything goes! The project will enable young people to create their own meaningful understanding of sexual health issues in a fun way. As a form of underground media, the zines will be photocopied and distributed through the young people involved to shops, schools, other young people and organisations. The zines will be anti-copyright so they can be copied and distributed freely. The project was launched during Sexual Health Week with an information day and BBQ at Miller Square on 14 September.
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Community 2168 participation working party
This working party aims to assist in meeting some of the objectives of the Community 2168 Strategic Plan by focusing on increased participation and engagement opportunities for residents. A range of services are involved including Community 2168, Liverpool City Council, Miller TAFE Outreach, Heckenberg Busby Neighbourhood Centre and The Hub. The project is funded by the John Edmondson VC Memorial Club.
The main aims are to
1. Develop an ongoing dialogue between community members and service providers including government departments
2. Seek ongoing community input into agency planning / programming and decision making
3. Provide multiple methods of participation at one venue
4. Provide methods of engagement and participation that are appropriate to the culture residents of Community 2168
5. Raise awareness of participation methods and processes among residents and community groups
6. Raise awareness about services and programs among residents and community groups
The 2008 Speakout program provided participation opportunities for each area of 2168. Four neighbourhood days were held inviting residents to come and talk to service providers about visions they may have for their area or any ideas for improvement. The 2009 Speakout program will once again be held in all areas of 2168 including Miller/Cartwright, Heckenberg/Busby, Sadleir/Ashcroft and Green Valley/Hinchinbrook.
Upcoming Speakouts
The Sadleir/Ashcroft Speakout will be held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 5 December at the corner of Bobbin and Celebration Rds, Sadleir. Residents with an interest in these areas are invited to attend. Residents will be able to talk to local services about issues of concern to them including health, housing, crime and safety, employment, education, council matters, youth issues and much more. Children's activities, community markets and a free sausage sizzle will be available.
Previous Speakouts
The Miller/Cartwright Speakout was held on 29 March 2008 and the Heckenberg/Busby Speakout was held on 28 June 2008. Both events were very well attended and residents had the opportunity to talk to a range of service providers and government departments about issues such as health, housing, council matters, families and children, youth, social activities, older people and disability, education, employment, improving the look of the area and much more. Residents also enjoyed a free sausage sizzle, live music, community markets and children's activities. The Miller/Cartwright Speakout also included a safety tips workshop and car immobiliser giveaways as part of the Operation Bounce Back program.
The Sadleir/Ashcroft Speakout was held on 18 October 2008 at St Mark's Anglican Church, Sadleir and the Green Valley/Hinchinbrook Speakout was held on 29 November 2008 at the Valley Plaza. Both events encouraged residents in the area and surrounding suburbs to not only enjoy a day out but to talk to different services about their community priorities for the area. The events featured live music, community markets, children's activities and a free sausage sizzle. Local residents are encouraged to get involved and have their say about issues affecting their area.
The Miller/Cartwright Speakout was held in March, the Heckenberg/Busby Speakout was held in June and the Green Valley/Hinchinbrook Speakout was held in October 2009. The Speakouts were well attended and residents again had their say about matters of importance to them. residents were also given the opportunity to find our what has happened since last year's speakouts and how their comments have been addressed. The Heckenberg/Busby Speakout saw the introduction of an art exhibition as part of the event. The art exhibition, organised by local artists, was well received by residents. Once again, the Speakouts have continued to be an effective way of getting local services and residents to develolp ideas of how to work together to improve the 2168 area.
Promotional flyers from past events are available for download.
2009
Miller/Cartwright Speakout
Heckenberg/Busby Speakout
Green Valley/Hinchinbrook Speakout
2008
Miller/Cartwright Speakout
Heckenberg/Busby Speakout
Sadleir/Ashcroft Speakout
Green Valley/Hinchinbrook Speakout
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Community 2168 resident action group
The Community 2168 Action Group is a group for local residents who live in the 2168 postcode area who are interested in making their community a better place. The 2168 postcode area includes the suburbs Ashcroft, Busby, Cartwright, Green Valley, Heckenberg, Hinchinbrook, Miller and Sadleir.
The aims of the 2168 Community Action Group are:
· Planning for the local community and residents
· Letting government agencies know about the needs of residents
· Discussing ideas about new opportunities and developments for the 2168 area
· Acting on the needs and issues faced by local residents
Meetings are open to all residents and organisations that live in or have an interest in the 2168 area. If you have any issues that you would like to raise or if you just want to find out about what’s going on in your area, you are invited to attend the meetings.
Meetings are held from 9.30-11.00 on the second Monday of each month at The Hub, 16 Woodward Cres, Miller. The meeting dates for 2009 are 9 February, 9 March, 13 April, 11 May, 8 June, 13 July, 10 August, 14 September, 12 October, 9 November and 14 December.
If you would like more information about the 2168 Action Group contact Colleen Boller, Chairperson on 9826 0162.
Current activities and events
Community 2168 Community Health and Fun Day 2010
The Community 2168 Resident Action Group has commenced organising the Community 2168 Health and Fun Day for March 2010. The Day will include health information stalls, workshops and activities, children's activities and a free sausage sizzle. The event is open to the public and targets people of all ages. If residents are interested in helping out, they are welcome to attend meetings. Meetings are held on the seconf Monday of each month from 9.30am to 11am at The Hub, 16 Woodward Cres, Miller.
Past activities and events
The Community 2168 Health and Fun Day was held in March 2009 at Liverpool PCYC. Residents volunteered to organise the event for the enjoyment of the whole community. More than 400 residents attended the day to receive valuable health and community information and to enjoy a free sausage sizzle and children's activities. This event was funded by the John Edmondson VC Memorial Club through the CDSE Scheme.
The 2009 Community Health and Fun Day flyer can be downloaded here
Community 2168 Healthy Lifestyle Community Day 2008
The Community 2168 Resident Action Group organised a Healthy Lifestyle Community Day which was held from 10am to 2pm on Saturday 19 April 2008 at Liverpool PCYC, Cartwright Ave, Miller. Health information stalls, workshops and activities were available on different topics such as heart health, diabetes and general health. There wre cycling and meditation workshops which were enjoyed and which encouraged residents to get involved in regular exercise and stress management. There were also showbags, a free sausage sizzle.
The Healthy Lifestyle Community Day was a great success and demonstrated how residents from the local area can organise a great event that helps other people with valuable information and activities on health. The event was funded by the John Edmondson VC Memorial Club and supported by The Hub and Community 2168.
The Community 2168 Resident Action Group has been funded to organise a healthy lifestyle day in 2009 which is set to be bigger and better! If you are interested in getting involved, helping to organise the event or just participating on the day, contact Colleen Boler on 9608 8920.
The 2008 Healthy Lifestyle Community Day Flyer can be downloaded here
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employment and education working party
The main aims of the working party include
- Build relationships and forge links, including with industries, to enable a flexible, responsive and seamless service for our customers
- Enhance the employment and training opportunities for residents in the 2168 post code area
- Provide a forum where collaboration is encouraged and facilitated
- Promote positive employment and education outcomes – past, present and future
- To develop a local needs profile that is continually assessed to identify emerging needs
- To develop responses to the identified needs and respond to current and/or emerging opportunities
The two main activities of the working party are
1. The development of an employment pathways directory that can be used by job seekers and services to assess the programs, services and opportunities available
2. The development of an employment, education and training taster day to be held annually through Miller TAFE
Current Activities and Events
The working party gets together every month to share information and work on projects such as organising the annual 2168 employment and education expo. The expo is ideal for people who want help with job seeking, training or more information about diverse career paths. People can also apply for jobs including apprenticeships at the expo. For more information or to get involved, please email a.hanna@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Previous Activities and Events
Step Into Your Future 2009: 2168 Employment and Education Expo
The 2009 Step Into Your Future Employment and Education Expo was held on 10 September at Miller TAFE. The expo attracted around 1000 people, including students, who came along to find out more about TAFE and university courses, support services available for job seekers and employment opportunities. Many students signed up for courses and applied for apprenticeships. The 2168 Employment Pathways Directory was launched at the expo by Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller. With over 35 stallholders and almost 1000 participants, the expo was one of the most successful events held in the 2168 area.
The Step Into Your Future promotional flyer can be downloaded here
Employment Pathways Directory
The Community 2168 Employment and Education Working Party has developed an employment pathways directory which maps the opportunities available for people in relation to employment, education and training. The directory assists organisations and residents to have access to a resource which tells them about which programs and services are available to them within their particular circumstances and age group.
A survey was distributed to organisations asking whether the organisation runs any programs in relation to employment, job seekers, short courses, education, training, mentoring, skills development, apprenticeships, work experience, low interest loans, volunteering or other aspects related to assisting students and job seekers.
The Community 2168 Employment Pathways Directory can be downloaded here
Step Into Your Future 2008 Expo
This event was an employment/careers expo and TAFE Open Day which was held on Thursday 11 September at Miller TAFE, Cnr Banks Rd and Hoxton Park Rd, Miller. Schools, young people, parents and other job seekers attended to receive great information about employment, training and education. The day included stalls with loads of information about apprenticeships, volunteering opportunities and local employment and training and many people signed up for traineeships and apprenticeships. There were seminars presented by TAFE and Industry representatives on industries such as nursing, carpentry, beauty therapy and much more. People who attended also enjoyed a free BBQ and entertainment.
The Step Into Your Future promotional flyer is available for download
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living streets in 2168 project
Community 2168 also aims to work with residents and local organisations to improve the way the area looks. Residents are consulted about their priorities and suggestions on how to improve the area at local Speakouts.
The main aim of the Living Streets Program is to transform public space in the Liverpool and Warwick Farm areas to create a sense of place, which promotes liveability, safety and amenity.
As a result of consultations, the Living Streets in 2168 Project was developed. The project delivers strategies based in the 2168 that beautify public spaces for residents. Some of the priorities of this project include art installations in the local area and the development of community gardens
Various sites are being improved through the following projects:
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Miller Street Art Gallery involving 17 large scale murals at Miller Square
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Ongoing development of the Community 2168 Organic Veggie Garden and Orchard based Miller Technology High School
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Completion of The Gathering Place community garden at Heckenberg Busby Neighbourhood Centre, Busby
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Establishment of an organic community garden and meeting place at Anglicare, Sadleir
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Establishment of a 'youth chill out space' community garden at Liverpool PCYC, Miller
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Art installations at T-Way stops in and around the 2168 area through the Youth T-Way Art Project
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Art installations at John Dwyer Bridge, Cartwright Ave, Cartwright
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Mosaic Family and Children's Puppet Theatre in the Ashcroft/Sadleir area
For more information on Council's Living Streets Project click here
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