Canterbury City Community Centre (otherwise known as the 4cs) is a locally based non government organization which provides services across the Canterbury, Marrickville and Leichhardt Local Government areas. We aim to improve the quality of life for people living in our local area and to promote social inclusion and community harmony.

STARS is proud to support the Volunteering Video Competition for Young People.
The Australian Government's National Volunteering Strategy identified that the rate of youth volunteering is below the national average and needs to be better supported and encouraged. To increase volunteering participation amongst young people, the Australian Government is launching an online video competition.

The Volunteering Video Competition for Young People invites young Australians to create a video that will promote ways for young people to be involved in their community and capture the enjoyment, fun and social interaction that volunteering brings.

The competition is open from 19 April until 5pm AEST Sunday 22 July 2012.

The theme for the competition is: "Your Passion, Our Nation. Volunteer Now!"

Entrants to the competition will be divided into two age groups:
i. Category A - Aged 15 to under 18 years; and
ii. Category B - Aged 18 to under 25 years.

Entrants are required to submit a 30 to 60 second audiovisual advertisement to promote volunteering to young people. Submissions received will be published online.

Visit the Competition Website (http://volunteering.notforprofit.gov.au) for more information about the Competition.

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Canterbury Mens Shed working for you!
The Canterbury Men’s Shed can undertake small projects for local not for profit organisations on request. The service is provided free of charge although reimbursement for materials is appreciated. Previous projects have included making possum boxes for WIRES and a raised garden bed for Garden Care for use by a keen gardener with a disability. If you have a project in mind call Glenn at the Shed on Thursdays and Fridays on 9789 2710 or fill in the Project Request form and send it in.

• Project Request Form [Download]

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NSW Community Sector Charter
The NSW Community Sector Charter has been developed by FONGA (Forum of Non Government Agencies) to express to other sectors of society what the community sector is, and promotes a unified community sector by presenting a shared identity, vision and values. Canterbury City Community Centre endorses the Charter. Find out more by downloading the Charter here.

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Lakemba Women's Space
The Lakemba Women’s Social Space is offered every Thursday between 10am - 1.00pm at The Cottage 28 Croydon St Lakemba.  It is a place for women to try an activity, learn something new, meet other women and relax. All activities are free and children are welcome. Each month’s program can be found on the website under Programs. For more information contact Kate or Romana on 9750 9344.

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National Volunteer Week 14 – 20 May 2012
To celebrate National Volunteer Week and to say thank you to all the amazing Volunteers who work at the 4cs we are hosting VolFest on Wednesday 16th May at the Cottage – an evening of short films, delicious food and great company under the stars. All Centre Volunteers are invited and we hope to see you there. Our Volunteers contribute their skill, experience, compassion, care and time – a total 7 000 volunteer hours per annum - thank you!

• Invitation [Download]

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