There was strong support for the Blueprint for a Better World exhibition throughout the whole Ballarat community. Not only were there a high number of visitors to the exhibition in Ballarat, but there were many events held throughout the community.
Local Business supports the homeless and disadvantaged
Hakabaku, a Japanese organic noodle company based in Ballarat, presented hampers to five local outreach groups in support of their working with the homeless and the disadvantaged. One of five recipients was the “Soup Bus” which provides a meal and some social support for the increasing number of homeless people of Ballarat striving to survive on the streets. The other four recipients were: Exodus Community, Peplow House, Ballarat Outreach Centre and Centacare.
Student's Language/Art’s Competition
Students in the Central Highlands/Wimmera areas were invited to submit works of art that they felt best described their vision for the future. A variety of work was submitted from drawings, paintings, poems and writing a diary.
The prize winners Taniesha and Damien (diary) from St Bridgids, Ballan. Madeline from
St. Joseph’s Primary School Redcliffs and Joshua from Our Lady Help of Christians, Wendouree were presented with tickets from Ballarat Regent Multiplex Theatre by Ms. Noreen McLeish from the Catholic Education Office.
The judges of the competition were Liz Zelenchick NIE (Newspapers In Education) of The Courier, and Marilyn Furness from the University of Ballarat. Thank you to everyone for their support, especially the students who submitted such wonderful art that it was a challenge to select those who received the prizes.
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Ballarat Displays
In addition to the Blueprint For A better World Exhibition, a whole cross-section of groups within the Ballarat Regional Community are ‘showcasing’ the wonderful activities that take place locally.
Damascus Secondary College and Loreto College displayed their outreach programs.
St John of God, a local major sponsor, shared their story of both overseas and local outreach programs. Other exhibits were: The Australian Catholic University, the Ballarat Multicultural Council, Ballarat Friends of Ainaro, BEN (Ballarat Environment Network) and BREEZE (Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions), Ballarat Circle of Friends 93 (Australian Refugee Association), the East Timor Association, Field Naturalists of Ballarat, the Lions Club International, greater Ballarat Zone, Mercy Works, Soroptimists, Ryder Cheshire Foundation, Zonta.
Other events:
Read Sue's blog posts on other events in the Ballarat community
Forecasting the Future, 6 November
Hypothetical forum, 8 November
Exhibition info, "The pioneering spirit of the people of Australia".
The Blueprint for A Better World Exhibition “Footprints” each place it visits as it continues its journey around Australia. Each city/town having its own footprints and its own personality, hope you enjoyed Ballarat’s.
Sue Searls, Diocesan Director for Caritas Australia in the Diocese of Ballarat.
Local Business supports the homeless and disadvantagedHakabaku, a Japanese organic noodle company based in Ballarat, presented hampers to five local outreach groups in support of their working with the homeless and the disadvantaged. One of five recipients was the “Soup Bus” which provides a meal and some social support for the increasing number of homeless people of Ballarat striving to survive on the streets. The other four recipients were: Exodus Community, Peplow House, Ballarat Outreach Centre and Centacare.
Student's Language/Art’s Competition
Students in the Central Highlands/Wimmera areas were invited to submit works of art that they felt best described their vision for the future. A variety of work was submitted from drawings, paintings, poems and writing a diary.
The prize winners Taniesha and Damien (diary) from St Bridgids, Ballan. Madeline from
St. Joseph’s Primary School Redcliffs and Joshua from Our Lady Help of Christians, Wendouree were presented with tickets from Ballarat Regent Multiplex Theatre by Ms. Noreen McLeish from the Catholic Education Office.
The judges of the competition were Liz Zelenchick NIE (Newspapers In Education) of The Courier, and Marilyn Furness from the University of Ballarat. Thank you to everyone for their support, especially the students who submitted such wonderful art that it was a challenge to select those who received the prizes.
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Ballarat DisplaysIn addition to the Blueprint For A better World Exhibition, a whole cross-section of groups within the Ballarat Regional Community are ‘showcasing’ the wonderful activities that take place locally.
Damascus Secondary College and Loreto College displayed their outreach programs.
St John of God, a local major sponsor, shared their story of both overseas and local outreach programs. Other exhibits were: The Australian Catholic University, the Ballarat Multicultural Council, Ballarat Friends of Ainaro, BEN (Ballarat Environment Network) and BREEZE (Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions), Ballarat Circle of Friends 93 (Australian Refugee Association), the East Timor Association, Field Naturalists of Ballarat, the Lions Club International, greater Ballarat Zone, Mercy Works, Soroptimists, Ryder Cheshire Foundation, Zonta. Other events:
Read Sue's blog posts on other events in the Ballarat community
Forecasting the Future, 6 November
Hypothetical forum, 8 November
Exhibition info, "The pioneering spirit of the people of Australia".
The Blueprint for A Better World Exhibition “Footprints” each place it visits as it continues its journey around Australia. Each city/town having its own footprints and its own personality, hope you enjoyed Ballarat’s.
Sue Searls, Diocesan Director for Caritas Australia in the Diocese of Ballarat.
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