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Ssh.Com.Au Phone Lyn 0400 008 338 “Blindies”, As They Were Colloquially Preserved Sight, and Thus Reduced the Known, Started in 1977 Mental Health Month The Herd – interview FEATURES – page 9 THE REVIEW – pages 11-14 NUMBER NINETY-SEVEN OCTOBER ’11 CIRCULATION 22,000 ALEXANDRIA BEACONSFIELD CHIPPENDALE DARLINGTON ERSKINEVILLE EVELEIGH GLEBE KINGS CROSS NEWTOWN REDFERN SURRY HILLS WATERLOO WOOLLOOMOOLOO ZETLAND Christine Morrow It has been four years in the making, but the Sydney Alliance was finally launched at the Sydney Town Hall on Thursday September 15. Two thousand people from 45 partner organisations gathered at its inaugural assembly. Together, they represented the voices of half a million Sydneysiders. A coalition of community organisations, religious groups and workers’ unions, the Alliance is dedicated to a “greater” Sydney in two senses, referring to a better society, and also an integrated understanding of the wider city that transcends local and state electoral boundaries. In the audience was Monique Perusco from Good Beginnings Australia, a charity that helps families by providing Parenting and Early Childhood programs. She said, “The Alliance is about normal Sydneysiders having their say. It’s coming from the grass roots.” Partners in the Alliance include such diverse groups as the Cancer Council, the Climate Action Network, the CFMEU, the Jewish Board of Deputies and the United Muslim Women’s Association. Each group’s leader took to the microphone and proclaimed the organisation’s vision and values. Cumulatively they invoked: social justice, fairness, uniting for a common good, Sydney Alliance Founding Assembly, Town Hall Photos: Andrew Hill tolerance, sustainability, cooperation, trust, access, equity, harmony, democracy, inclusion, understanding, change, hope, compassion, rights, dialogue, empowerment, equal opportunity and PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER strong communities. Phew. While the launch generated buzzwords some of the city’s lowest-paid workers, Vincent Dominello and Charles Casuscelli, hang out in public. He expressed his who were all but drowned out by the and demonstrated goodwill, the challenge while in Chicago, the Industrial Areas State Members for Parramatta, Ryde desire to be seen as a young person audience. During the half hour that will be to implement practical strategies in Foundation has expanded the city’s stock and Strathfield respectively. Each gave rather than a “male of Middle Eastern costumed and choreographed Aboriginal the months and years ahead. Thousands of affordable housing. a pledge to attend people’s assemblies appearance”. and migrant groups sang and danced of citizen-representatives will train in The increase in individualism and in the coming year. Sydney Lord Mayor, Among attendees, there was a hint of onstage, participants entered late, made community organising, then delve deep weakening of social institutions in the Clover Moore, was also present. surprise and relief that such a disparate lots of noise finding their seats, greeted into their communities to discover what West has created voids that newer social But the crowd didn’t warm to the group of organisations, including some their friends and associates, talked loudly, change is needed. and political movements are emerging politicians like they did to the real stars of highly unlikely bedfellows, had managed remained standing and even turned their Three items already on the Alliance’s to fill. Electronic-based social media, the evening, a handful of ordinary citizens to forge an association at all. The Alliance backs to the performers. For an Alliance agenda are: community support citizens’ assemblies, and even populist who shared their personal stories. Anne has been long in the making because that claims to give people a voice, and health, social inclusion, and movements like the Tea Party alliance in Robertson spoke of her mother’s terrible hammering out a structure that unions, few present seemed to put much of a transportation. the USA link individuals together and give experiences in an aged care facility and faith-based organisations and community premium on the voices of those singers. Sydney Alliance is based on overseas them a voice. lamented that “the system is broken and groups all agreed on was a challenge. The Sydneysiders may be committed to models that have had tangible outcomes. A statement of support by Marie Bashir needs to be fixed”. Teenager Izzy Hadife mood of the night was one of pride and building a better civil society, but Sydney A group called London Citizens has was read aloud at the launch. Politicians described the constant police harassment jubilation. audiences are likely to remain uncivil for fought for, and won, a living wage for who spoke in person included Geoff Lee, he endures whenever he and his friends The only losers were the performers a while longer yet. S g n i r p S EVELEIGH FARMERS’MARKET e t s Co m e t a Fresh & Seasonal Produce they Grow, Raise & Make Every Saturday 8am – 1pm An all weather marketplace 243 Wilson St, Darlington (near Redfern Station) eveleighmarket.com.au An Australian Technology Park Community Initiative 2 NEWS October 2011 PUBLISHER South Sydney Uniting Church Blind love Raglan Street, Waterloo Phone/fax 02 9319 1373 ross Smith the community over the years, some The views expressed in this newspaper are of which reduced their membership, those of the author and the article and are not ® necessarily the views of the Uniting Church. WATERLOO: South Sydney Blind whilst others became a barrier to NILS NSW Community and Friends ceased membership. They saw the advances in NEWS operating on Tuesday August 30. The Macula Degeneration technology which [email protected] Phone Lyn 0400 008 338 “Blindies”, as they were colloquially preserved sight, and thus reduced the known, started in 1977. Throughout numbers of people needing assistance No Interest ADVERTISING their lifetime they maintained the close due to failing vision. They saw the [email protected] Phone/fax 02 9319 1373 links with the Royal Blind Society that increasing numbers of grandparents were established when they started. becoming full time babysitters due to MAILING ADDRESS: both parents having to go to work. Loans Scheme PO Box 3288 Redfern NSW 2016 Their founder, Marj Barton, gained For over 20 years they were looked assistance from the Anglican Church after by Diana Whitworth. There are not ® LETTERS through the local Anglican vicar, the many groups with such a low turnover in NILS is a community managed small loan Please send letters and emails to: The South Sydney Herald. Reverend Geoff Huard, in the formation workers. Throughout their 34 years the Email: [email protected] of the Blindies. This support was Blindies remained a community-based program developed by the Good Shepherd Supply sender name and suburb. continued by the Reverend John McIntyre and community-operated organisation Size: 150 words or less. Youth & Family Service designed to assist low We may edit for legal or other reasons. throughout his tenure. Eventually Father that was service delivery oriented. They Doyle of the Roman Catholic Church and fiercely guarded their independence, income people, i.e., receiving income support FOUNDING EDITOR the Reverend Harold Smart of the Uniting both as an organisation and as Trevor Davies (25/5/1956—14/6/2011) Church were brought into the Blindies individuals. Their demise marked the from Centrelink. Loans for approx. $1,000 are fold. This led to an ongoing competition end of an era in community development as to who was going to say grace at the and community support. Their departure for new essential household items, medical Christmas parties! will leave a hole in the fabric of the local Other friends of the Blindies included community. goods and other worthwhile purposes. Rachel Forster Hospital, South Sydney At the closing lunch there were Council, City of Sydney Council, The memories galore and a few wet eyes as Factory Community Centre, South the photos and reminiscences circulated. Managing Editor FEATURES EDITOR Sydney Community Transport, other The NGOs who were friends of the Phone 1800 509 994 – 9:30am to 4:30pm Andrew Collis Dorothy McRae-McMahon local Non-Government Organisations Blindies were well represented. One of (NGOs), Service Groups, plus individual the Community Development workers Monday to Friday (except public holidays) members of the local community. present was heard to say, “I never had for information/eligibility/schemes in your The Blindies saw many changes in so many grandmothers!” S local area. NEWS EDITOR PHOTO EDITOR Lyn Turnbull Ali Blogg Pets in the park NILS® is not for emergency relief, bond or rent, Jess hunt valuable experience.” living expenses or debt repayment. For help Product give-aways were on offer SURRY HILLS: It was a bright and throughout the day from a diverse range with credit & debt difficulties, please call the sunny day as residents of the Inner of animal care organisations, ranging Assistant EDITOR NEWS CONSULTANT West gathered with their four-legged from the RSPCA to Advance Dog Food. Credit & Debt Hotline: Freecall 1800 808 488 Esther Turnbull Jonathan Bogais friends at Ward Park in Surry Hills to Members of the Australian Veterinary mark the fourth annual Pet Day on Association (AVA) were also there on the Saturday September 10. day to give advice to animal owners about vets, what they should expect from www.nilsnsw.org.au Pet Day is a community event that their vet, in addition to other information aims to provide information for locals about having a pet. Alena Felkai, a about healthy pet care and nutrition, representative of the AVA, says the day ASSISTANT EDITOR Advertising Kate Williamson John Lanzky while also raising awareness about the is fantastic for the community. “It’s great responsibilities of owning companion from an animal advocacy point of view; DISTRIBUTION animals. it promotes awareness and educates the Pat Clarke The event is arranged by various public about pet care.” [email protected] organisations, including the Surry Hills Residents enjoyed the day, and were DESIGNER Public Tenants Association and the City treated to a free barbecue lunch, as well Robert Young of Sydney, and would not be possible as Wildlife Shows to entertain the family.
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