Past Events

Groundswell has decided to run some public screenings of “Saving Erko Estate” followed by discussions. These are designed to get people thinking about the plans to redevelop Redfern and Waterloo public housing and how they might respond. In the video tenants tell their stories about why they fought Read More…

Groundswell has decided to run some public screenings of “Saving Erko Estate” followed by discussions. These are designed to get people thinking about the plans to redevelop Redfern and Waterloo public housing and how they might respond. In the video tenants tell their stories about why they fought Read More…

The local Federal MP Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Social Services and Social Inclusion will attend the REDWatch Monthly Meeting to talk about her roles in the Government and their relation to the local area. All Groundswell supporters are welcome. Read More…

At its July monthly meeting REDWatch is organising for Groundswell a presentation about the City of Sydney BEP2 Submission. This will be an opportunity to find out more about BEP2 and the City of Sydney Council’s view of the proposal. There will also be an opportunity to find out about recent planni Read More…

Hugo & Vine draws together some of Redfern’s diverse pool of music talent – professionals, students and keen amateurs – to share their songs and stories with local residents, community and each other.
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Interested in finding out about more about Esperanto then come to an Introduction at Esperanto House in Lawson Street Redfern and find out more at this Introduction to Esperanto and a BBQ on Saturday, 28th May Read More…

The ceremony is being held to recognise the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans have made to this country and the Organizing Committee encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Veterans and their families, the wider veteran community and the general public to Read More…

One of the great things about Redfern and Waterloo is the active community and there is no better place to get a glimpse of it that than at the annual Volunteers Awards, now in its 5th year. Read More…

In the absence of someone attending from the new Government REDWatch will screen the new film “Saving Erko Estate” which is a recent film about the successful 2002 campaign to save Erskineville Housing Estate from a similar re-development to that now planned for Redfern and Waterloo. The cover says Read More…

You are invited to a presentation by Peter Tonkin (Strategy Author) & the RWA on the Eveleigh Heritage Interpretation Strategy (which is currently on exhibition). This will be followed by a REDWatch members meeting at 7.30 pm
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Honouring, recognising and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and servicewomen – 2011 Commemorative ceremony moves to Redfern Community Centre Read More…

Come along to a Sydney University information session on the two proposed Darlington Campus projects: the Abercrombie Precinct redevelopment (the University of Sydney Business School) and the Sports and Aquatic Centre expansion project. Read More…

There are concerns that Department of Planning instructed City of Sydney to increase heights in their City plan for Ashmore Precinct. This public meeting will be attended by the Lord Mayor to discuss the controls proposed. The controls go off exhibition on 4 April. Read More…

In this half-day interactive workshop you will be provided with the tools to develop your own Cultural Intelligence and develop your ability to communicate and connect across cultures through practical, real-life examples. Cultural Intelligence is key to productive cross-cultural interactions, wheth Read More…

In this one-day workshop you will learn skills for leading groups and events that elicit everyone’s participation and reach trustworthy and agreed results. The morning’s focus is on leading through asking good questions that enable you to get everyone on board and find common conclusions in the mids Read More…

Start: 2011-03-16T08:00:00 End: 2011-03-16T10:00:00 Location: Alexandria Town Hall 73 Garden St. Alexandria People from a number of streets of Alexandria are organising an informal meeting to discuss the formation of a Residents’ Action Group whose purpose, if agreed, may be to address issues affecting Alexandria and to initiate community strategies for the future. When: Wednesday … Read more

The Redfern Waterloo Community Drug Action Team wants to find out what community members think about alcohol issues in the area. A panel of alcohol experts and local service providers will be on hand to respond to your concerns and questions. This will include workers from Drug and Alcohol services, Read More…