Clare Valley Model Engineers Nestled within the Clare Valley is a remarkable organisation dedicated to the art of model engineering, bringing to life an intricate miniature railway network. The club was founded in 1998 and over the next 15 years, volunteers created a miniature railway network, complete with intricately designed tracks, tunnels, bridges, and stations. …
More than an exercise class – Easy Moves SYP Easy Moves is an activity that truly supports the community. Easy Moves SYP offers weekly seniors-specific exercise classes in Yorketown and Stansbury, with classes averaging between 8-20 participants weekly in each location. Weekly sessions include a range of physical activities, designed to promote strength, balance, coordination, …
Working with Asthma Australia to improve asthma care in Yorkes Across our rural communities, asthma is a leading health concern. On the Yorke Peninsula, 1 in every 5 or 6 people live with asthma. This rate is higher than the state or national average. Asthma Australia has recognised that in our communities, the detection and …
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Inclusion and connection through craft The Avon Art & Craft Guild provides a local social and mental health outlet for the community within the district, and it is these community groups that we are more than happy to support through our CHS Community Grant Program. The craft club is open each Tuesday 10am to 3pm …
Why learning technology is so important for older people. As technology advances, more and more services and information are moving to an online platform, which makes it essential for older people to learn new ways to interact with this technology. Although it may seem overwhelming at first, many older people soon discover that there are …
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How a community can achieve their vision when they come together After experiencing the devastating fires of 2019, the Yorke Peninsula community rallied together. The Response Trailer (known as the Boot,) emerged as a positive, practical idea to support the community during future emergencies. Through funding from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR) – …
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Connection and Community in the Snowtown Bowling Club Sports clubs are often the heart of our country towns. If you happened to drop in to the Snowtown Bowling Club after the season opening, you’d see people of all ages sitting around trestle tables, eating lunch. You’d hear animated conversations and laughter. You’d catch the …
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This week our CEO Ashley, and Kalie, Manager Mission & Strategy, caught up with Catherine at Vision Australia to explore opportunities to work together. Catherine manages the volunteer radio station for Vision Australia. They broadcast across South Australia and Northern Territory, and several of their programs are also rebroadcasted nationally. They have a national audience of around …
