APC100 CAP Group 3B by Tayla Richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4 Community Arts Project - Community Garden en-us 2018-01-19 09:13:30 UTC 2026-01-24 08:44:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Tayla Richmond tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227706638 Discipline: Professional Writing and Publishing
CAP Role: Group Chair, Written materials, professional communication, pamphlets and brochures]]> 2018-02-03 01:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227706638 CAP Overview tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227706990 Our project aims to bring together Australians of different, incomes, ages and backgrounds by creating a garden that provides produce for the homeless or disadvantaged members of the wider community. We hope to encourage the community to participate in the curation of the garden as whole, while raising awareness about the issue of homelessness in Australia. ]]> 2018-02-03 01:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227706990 Project Goals tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227707019 My primary goals for the Project are:
1.) To use my discipline to ensure that information about the garden reaches the widest possible audience. Through consultation with other group members, I aim use my writing skills to adapt my communication style to best generate interest in every part of the community. Materials include newspaper articles, pamphlets, fliers, brouchures. 
2.) To ensure that the garden fits within feasible council and community regulations and compose any official documentation that may be necessary. 
3.) To honour the traditional owners of the land and ensure that all interactions are performed with respect and mutual benefit.]]> 2018-02-03 01:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/227707019 Rebecca Harrison daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228446361 Discipline: Sociology, Aged and Dementia Care
CAP Role: garden location, indigenous liason, elderly services liason, food distribution.]]> 2018-02-06 06:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228446361 My Role 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228662355 Disapline: Digital Design
CAP Role: graphic designer, web site developer, poster and marketing material editor and chief and making the creation of a social media campaign. 

]]> 2018-02-06 15:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228662355 Natasha Harvey harvey_natasha https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228958374 Discipline: Visual Culture
CAP Role: Arts (liaising with local schools, retirement villages, Aboriginal community & council), food distribution.]]> 2018-02-07 06:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/228958374 Social Media Campaign 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/230285180 Here is the social media campaign. ]]> 2018-02-10 16:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/230285180 Claire Pattinson claire_pattinson https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/231793103 Cap Role: Event - Garamarada garden Fair. This includes finding and confirming location of the fair, getting entertainment, food stalls and information stalls, and other stalls such as plants, clothes etc. Getting local businesses involved and to sponsor the event (such as Bunnings). Involve the local Indigenous community in the fair. Get celebrity garden expert to present talks and opening of the fair. Involve those who will be using and/benefit from the garden.

Location: Campbelltown Exact location to be determined.
Time to hold event: Weekend in the spring/summer time
Entertainment: Local schools.(Campbelltown Public School)
Local bands, local dance schools(not all dance schools have information about preforming, you need to make contact and ask about this).
Sponsors: Bunnings www.bunnings.com.au/stores/nsw/campbelltown, local businesses, rotary, Council( See below for link)
Indigenous participation: Had a look and found little information but could follow up with Aboriginal service workers as suggested by Rebecca. 

]]> 2018-02-15 06:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/231793103 Garden location daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/231793584 We discussed several location options for the garden.   Big cities such as Sydney and Melbourne have the highest numbers of homeless but also the greatest availability of existing services.  In researching statistics on homelessness, it appears that most 'homelessness' in rural communities is not rough sleepers but those couch surfing or living in overcrowded housing and while these people ARE in need they are less at risk and small in number.  We agreed that the best location would be Campbelltown, NSW.   Cambelltown is a large town with a high population that in recent years has had a significant increase in homelessness and poverty.  We felt this provided the best opportunity to help and was an area of greatest need that is easily accessible from surrounding areas.]]> 2018-02-15 06:15:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/231793584 Working Together daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232690397 A key task is working together with existing services in the area to ensure that
a) people in need know about the garden and how to access it, and 
b) the garden is reaching it's full potential in terms of community involvement and usefulness.

St Vincent de Paul operates a homeless refuge in conjunction with the Presentation Sisters, called The Nagle Centre which provides meals, amongst other services, to the disadvantaged and homeless.
There is also a local charity called 'One Meal - It Makes a Difference' which provides home cooked meals for those in need.
These ventures could both benefit from the produce grown in the garden, turning it into meals that are provided to many.]]> 2018-02-18 14:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232690397 Community Art Connections harvey_natasha https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232827751 Hi All,

I've been doing some research and below are the details in relation to the places within Campbelltown and contacts for the garden and art initiative.

Retirement villages for knitting and garden maintenance volunteers:

- Macarthur Gardens Retirement Village
Visit office of retirement village (no direct contact details listed on website) 100 Gilchrist Dr, Campbelltown

- IRT Macarthur Lifestyle Community
IRT Group Head of Engagement & Social Impact (Deborah De Santis)

Youth for painting of planter boxes:

- Campbelltown Public School
Principle not listed
Ph 46251581
E campbellto-p.school@det.msw.edu.au

- St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School
Mr Brendan Gorman (Head of School)
46272990
administration@stpeters.nsw.edu.au

- St Thomas More Catholic Parish Primary School
46256561
info@spcdow.catholic.edu.au
 - I believe from the website that the principle is Father Tony

Indigenous Community:

- I've had little luck on finding details of the Elders, yet there was listing of details on the City Council so the best option of discussing these details would be to contact Campbelltown Council

]]> 2018-02-19 07:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232827751 Welcome Sign - Council Requirements harvey_natasha https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232841753 2018-02-19 08:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/232841753 Artwork - Welcome Signage and Planter Boxes harvey_natasha https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233220192 Attached is a detailed document of the welcome sign and planter boxes.
On a side note:
I've had an idea in order to get the garden out in the public eye is to contact the local newspaper for Campbelltown, Macarthur Advertiser - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/story/5069811/so-youre-holding-an-event-share-it-with-the-community/?cs=803 , to have the opening of the garden and some of the paintings covered in a small story. The link copied is a form to be completed outlining the details of the events page for the community notice.]]> 2018-02-20 12:26:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233220192 Aboriginal Contacts daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233278844 The appropriate way to communicate with Elders if you are not Aboriginal yourself is to seek introduction by an Aboriginal person in the community.  Elders will decide if they are willing to meet and talk with you or not so you need to have the support of the person who is making the request on your behalf.   If they agree to meet, before agreeing to perform the traditional smoking ceremony and welcome, they may wish to be taken to the garden site and know how it is good for the Aboriginal people.  Any suggestions offered should be taken on as a mark of respect and cooperation.
The best place to find contacts is through local Aboriginal groups such as the Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and Tharawal Aboriginal Land Council.]]> 2018-02-20 14:32:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233278844 daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233441548 Getting the elderly involved in the community is a great way to give them purpose and meaning.  They often suffer from depression, feeling unwanted and no longer useful.  Activities that make them feel they are needed and providing a valuable contribution can be life changing for many.  Let's not forget that the elderly have a lot of wisdom to pass on and make great mentors for young people.  Different levels of ability need to be considered when dealing with the elderly.  As Natasha has previously posted, residents of local retirement villages can play a big part in garden maintenance and doing some knitting and art for the garden.  Many nursing home residents are also capable of helping with art projects and knitting.  Some may not be able to get to the garden but may enjoy being able to raise and pot seedlings at their facility to be brought to the garden.  Facility managers and lifestyle staff may have other ideas on how their residents can contribute.   Meetings should be sought with management of local aged care facilities to assess interest and plan how we can work together to help both the elderly and vulnerable people in Campbelltown. ]]> 2018-02-20 18:39:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233441548 Nursing Homes in Campbelltown daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233456861 Pembroke Lodge, Minto - (02)96037911
Macarthur Ozaman Centre, Eagle vale - (02)98209028
Kilbride Aged Care, Rosemeadow - (02)46211424

]]> 2018-02-20 19:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233456861 tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233559273 Images like these of Community Gardens from elsewhere in NSW help to generate a vision for how we want our garden to look. Using visual aides in our materials, such as pamphlets or brochures, or simple flyers help to make them more visually appealing for those who have difficulty relying solely on text, like the elderly or young children, who are the target audiences for this material. ]]> 2018-02-21 00:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233559273 tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233559868 2018-02-21 00:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233559868 It is important that any written material we distribute, such as brochures or pamphlets, are economical and effectively communicate our ideas. Here are some points outlined in an article from Curtin's Library Database. tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233560856 Six survival guidelines can help in the formation of brochures: 
1. define objectives
2. develop creative ideas personally
3. use an up-to-date designer or design program
4. communicate budget expectations or in our case, how we plan to fund the garden
5. manage the project personally
6. use in-house resources.]]> 2018-02-21 00:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233560856 Council Legislation and Local Government tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233561621 It is pertinent to the success of our project that the local council and NSW Government are with us every step of the way. Local legislation is in place for a reason, and helps keep citizens safe. It is important that our garden is well represented and all communication with Councils is done professionally and respectfully. https://www.lgnsw.org.au/ is an appropriate link to suggest to those who wish to know more about the council or NSW Government. ]]> 2018-02-21 00:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233561621 Modern Professional Communication: tayla_richmond https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233606504 It is important that all media involving the garden honours the traditional owners of the land on which our garden lies. The are many government websites which suggest appropriate ways to write or perform and acknowledgement of country. As Australians Together (https://www.australianstogether.org.au/discover/indigenous-culture/understanding-welcome-to-country/) suggests, "although there are no set protocols or phrasing for an Acknowledgement of Country, it commonly involves something along the following lines:

“I would like to acknowledge that this meeting is being held on the traditional lands of the (appropriate group) people, and pay my respect to Elders both past and present.”
]]> 2018-02-21 05:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233606504 Website 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233611031 This is the website design for The Gamarada Community Garden. This was created from Wix.com.
Please follow the link: https://19413257.wixsite.com/communitygarden]]> 2018-02-21 06:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233611031 Ebook on How to Create a Community Garden. 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233611677 I have found a handy ebook that can be downloaded on Kindle. This ebook is about creating a vegetable garden and community garden in your local area. Thought it would be handy to read through in relating to The Gamarada Community Garden.]]> 2018-02-21 06:38:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233611677 Facebook Page 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233612629 This is the link to the Facebook I have created. This will allow teenagers, young adults and even the elderly to access current and recent news, updates and fun facts about the community garden and keep up to date with everything!
https://www.facebook.com/gamaradacommunitygarden/
OR: Search on Facebook: @gamaradacommunitygarden]]> 2018-02-21 06:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233612629 Poster for Social Media Adversting 19413257 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233671818 I have created a poster for adverting our social media campaigns and website.]]> 2018-02-21 10:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233671818 Food Distribution harvey_natasha https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233686923 Attached is full details of contacts and possible charities to be linked in with to assist in distributing unwanted food items, to save on waste and help the needy.

In a side note, GiveNow could be a possibility to also have unwanted food items distributed. This is a web based donation centre that lists places, and items that are in desperate need.
https://www.givenow.com.au/otherways/food#_New_South_Wales

]]> 2018-02-21 11:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/233686923 Media For Seniors daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235031853 Key points for creating texts for the elderly:​
  • Keep it simple​ 
  • No distractions​
  • Big bold text​
  • ​Simple graphics​
  • Appeal to their want to be useful​

Elderly people, more often than not, have poor vision.  Posters that a busy or overwhelmed with colour are difficult for them to see.  They may only see a pretty artwork and not realise there are words on it.  Bold text, big font, strong contrast will make your message easy to see.  I have worked with the elderly for 15 years and I have seen the depression and loneliness that haunts so many of them.  They no longer feel USEFUL.  They feel UNWANTED.  They feel like a BURDEN.
When you give them PURPOSE you give them LIFE.  They are proud people who just want to feel useful and needed and part of the community.  The example below is not only easy for them to see (and appeals to a skill many enjoy in retirement, gardening) it appeals to their want to be useful.  "WE NEED YOUR HELP"  we need them.  "VOLUNTEERS" we need YOU.
It gets attention, appeals to an interest and doesn't overwhelm them with detail. The elderly are vary rarely engaged in social media, their carers are and will access any details that way but with limited mobility, the elderly rely on facilities to take them places. If they know they can get on a safe bus with their friends they will make the trip. Activities Officers in villages are their point of call who will have all the plans made for them
]]> 2018-02-24 22:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235031853 daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235033304 Great things grow from humble beginnings...]]> 2018-02-24 23:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235033304 daria_1985 https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235034387 Fresh produce to feed a family]]> 2018-02-24 23:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tayla_richmond/dlse0abgfut4/wish/235034387