Penneshaw Progress | Community organisation

Penneshaw Progress

Phone: +61 488 506 279

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Community organisation

25.01.2022 It is terrible that vandalism is happening on Wallaby Track. Please report any suspicious activity you may have observed. Let's all support our beautiful infastructure around the Dudley!

25.01.2022 Karta Harvest Exchange happening this Saturday from 10 am at CWA in Penneshaw.

24.01.2022 Come along to the Settlement Day on Monday 27 July at Reeves Point. (There is a misprint in the date - 2020 not 2019.)

24.01.2022 LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER: Anyone headed to Adelaide this week who could collect a sign (50cmx30cm) from Currie Street and bring to the Penneshaw Post Office?

24.01.2022 The PPA AGM will happen on Tuesday 13 October, 7 pm at the CWA Room. Are you interested in joining the PPA? Want to know what we've been up to lately!? Come along...we would be DELIGHTED to have you!

24.01.2022 The KI Council Election Ballots are arriving in the post this week! Please make sure to vote. Our very own David Mepham is a great representative choice for the Dudley.

23.01.2022 POSTPONEMENT - SA Water drop-in sessions planned for week starting 23 November 2020 Due to yesterday’s State Government announcement and new restrictions in place, unfortunately, Aaron Glossop is going to have to postpone next week’s drop-in sessions regarding Kangaroo Island’s new seawater desalination project. Aaron will look to reschedule these sessions as soon as possible when restrictions regarding travel and gatherings have been lifted.... If you would like to get in touch with Aaron, please visit https://watertalks.sawater.com.au/kangaroo-island-desalinat Aaron Glossop [email protected] 0401 124 061

22.01.2022 We are delighted to report that the Penneshaw Carols on the Coast event raised $1900 for the Penneshaw Kindergarten! What a great result for the community. The Carols on the Coast is brought to you through the funds generated by the Penneshaw Community Business Centre...which is a COMMUNITY OWNED BUSINESS. The profits of this business go directly back into the community...so make sure to show your support!

22.01.2022 The submissions for the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail new installation are due on 31 October. How exciting that so many artists are interested in the lovely opportunity to have a new sculpture on the beautiful "Lighthouse" spot!

22.01.2022 YIPPPEEEE! Penneshaw's Carols on the Coast is all systems go. Mark your diary for Friday 4 December, 6 pm at Lloyd Collins. Can't wait to see you all there.

22.01.2022 The Kangaroo Island Scultpure Trail Donation Post has been broken into and the funds taken. Please report any suspicious behaviour to the PPA or the Scultpure Trail Committee members. Very sad news for our community.

21.01.2022 Any super handy person able to give us a hand hanging heavy signs on to walls at the Penneshaw Penguin Centre? call Sarah if able to assist on 0405771700

21.01.2022 The next and final University of South Australia Zoom workshop will take place at 5 pm Wednesday 12 August (meeting ID 934-1153-1891, password 0123) and will be presented by Dr. Sylvia Zukowski and Dr. Nick Whiterod (aquatic ecologists, Aquasave Consultants - Nature Glenelg Trust). They will discuss the Freshwater Fish of Kangaroo Island, their biology, and their conservation. They both have 20 years of experience in natural resource management, ecological freshwater research, and community engagement. Everyone is welcome to this free workshop.

20.01.2022 Pennshaw Market Days back on Sunday from 9 am - 1 pm on the Penneshaw Oval (weather permitting)....or if weather is tricky, we'll move it into the Penneshaw Town Hall. See you all there!

20.01.2022 Hi there, We've been asked to share this: Donate now at the Indiegogo Sixteen Legs Special Edition Fundraiser Be sure to watch the video to find out more about this amazing project and other projects that we’ve been involved with.... Be sure to watch the video to find out more about this amazing project and other projects that we’ve been involved with. A huge Thank you to everyone that has already contributed. Thanks to you we're racing towards 50% funded after just the first week. Will you help us reach that big milestone? Please note:- we need to raise a minimum of $20,000 to make the Special Edition release viable.

20.01.2022 If you are coming to Penneshaw Carols on the Coast tonight, please bring along your own blanket or chairs...and bring a jacket, it gets chilly after the sun goes down at Lloyd Collins.

20.01.2022 As well as supporting our local David Mepham for KI Council...we also want to offer our support to Richard Cotterill from American River. He's got so much experience and skills to offer Kangaroo Island.

20.01.2022 Part of the beautiful Koala mural has been blown off the building! Is there a handy person around town who could be in charge of rehanging it up for us?

19.01.2022 Women's Health Checks at the Penneshaw CWA on 23 September. Really great opportunity to check in with the medical team for all Women's Health issues. Please book in by calling on 0428 146 380 for your appointment. There are currently lots of appointments open!

19.01.2022 Next Uni SA Zoom Workshop: Wednesday 29 July at 5 pm for a free workshop on THE PYGMY-POSSUMS OF KANGAROO ISLAND. Zoom meeting ID 958 5391 5604, password 0123. https://unisa.zoom.us/j/95853915604 Topa Petit will discuss the identification and ecology of KI’s pygmy-possums, information based in part on research conducted on the Yorke Peninsula and presented last year at the Brewery’s pygmy-possum night. Topa is Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of South Australia. She has particular interests in pollination biology, and bat and pygmy-possum ecology. She has a four-year undergraduate degree in agriculture, a PhD in biology, a Masters of Business Administration, and thirty years of experience managing and researching wildlife and plants in the USA, Caribbean, Fiji, and Australia (although she is only 24).

19.01.2022 South Australian Country Fire Service and KI Recovery invite Kangaroo Island residents and businesses to share your experiences before, during and after the KI 2019/2020 fires.

19.01.2022 Good afternoon A quick update for the upcoming Free Bushfire Legal Outreach (Holly McCoy) Face to face appointment at the Pandarna Recovery centre 16-17 September ... 23-24 September 30 September and 1 October This is a walk-in service but bookings are recommended so that we can also suggest things to bring to the appointment Holly is available for phone appointments all other times For more info please contact 81214473 or [email protected] We also have brochures for KI and cards arriving next week please let me know if you like a batch sent to you directly https://www.clcsa.org.au/bushfire-legal-outreach

19.01.2022 Young Achiever of the Year Awards - NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Kangaroo Island Council is committed to developing our young people, who are our future. This Award recognises our young people's achievements in areas such as community work, sport, education, science, culture, the arts and the environment. Consideration will be given to a young person who has demonstrated leadership, dedication and significant personal accomplishment or active involvement in their Community.... Who is eligible for the Young Achiever of the Year Awards? 1. All young people aged between 12-25 years as of 27 July 2020. 2. Nominees need to be a resident of Kangaroo Island. 3. Groups are eligible all members need to be acknowledged. 4. Members of Council, or staff, are not eligible to receive awards for achievement associated with their Council responsibilities. However other achievements by Elected Members or Council staff and their families can be recognised in the same way as any other member of the Community. 5. Details of at least one referee in addition to the nominator are required. Nominations close at 5:00pm Friday 10 July 2020. Winners will be advised by Friday 17 July 2020 and advertised in the local paper on Thursday 23 July 2020 https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au/commun//youngachiever

18.01.2022 Looking for a kid friendly activity? DEW are running a kids program on the Penneshaw Beach today Tuesday 29 Sept from 10-12 noon... and again Sat 10 October from 10-12 noon.

18.01.2022 Come along on SUNDAY 27 Sept from 9:30 - 12:30 for a working bee on the Sculpture Trail. See post below for details.

18.01.2022 Come along to the Penneshaw Market Day on Sunday from 9 am - 1 pm at the Penneshaw Oval. Great place to do some holiday shopping. SPECIAL OFFERING AT THIS MARKET- Come and get your free-range funny Christmas tree at the Penneshaw market for a small donation to help maintain KI Research Station's native orchid web pages (https://www.kiresearchstation.org/orchids). More native orchids, fewer weeds!

17.01.2022 Grant available for 15-25 year olds from bushfire affected areas.

16.01.2022 The mobile Breast Cancer clinic will be in Kingscote from late November to mid December. Telephone 13 20 50 for appointments for screening.

16.01.2022 Great to have so many people come to the PPA AGM tonight! SO much respect for the Dudley Community and all the amazing people, businesses and efforts that go into making our community better for everyone.

16.01.2022 Bushfire ready?

15.01.2022 Penneshaw Progress Association is donating a combination of roses for creating a massed floral display in the garden bed at Lloyd Collins Reserve. These have been carefully nurtured by Ross Roses from rootstock into pots and are now ready for collection and transplanting. Is there anybody travelling to Kangaroo Island in the next week or so with a vehicle large enough to hold 36 rose plants in cartons (large car, station wagon, van) who can collect these from Ross Roses in Willunga for delivery to the Council depot in Penneshaw? Please contact Betty McAdam at 0408 506 279 for details.

15.01.2022 Bookings essential please call number on the flyer

15.01.2022 Look at this fun opportunity coming up! 13-15 Nov at CWA Room.

15.01.2022 The next Karta Harvest Exchange will be happening on Saturday 15 August. Please come and join in on the community spirit of sharing.

14.01.2022 Let’s all look after each other during these crazy times! Please make sure you ask if you need help. Remember to call your neighbors. We are a great community and all here to support each other!Let’s all look after each other during these crazy times! Please make sure you ask if you need help. Remember to call your neighbors. We are a great community and all here to support each other!

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day was extremely breezy at Penneshaw but the Penneshaw Campus again did the community proud with the Remembrance Day service, attended by ex-servicemen and family members. Wreaths were laid and The Last Post performed by Desiree Jurgs prior to the minute of silence being observed.

14.01.2022 CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT- Monday! What a fun, free of charge event for the kiddos. See you there.

14.01.2022 Everyone is welcome to UniSA’s VC Fund for KI FREE curriculum vitae workshop Tuesday 10 November, 4 pm-6 pm, KI Dance School, 13 Drew St, Kingscote. Are you looking for a job? Do you want to change jobs? Do you simply want a strong CV for tenders, grant applications, or personal satisfaction? This workshop is for you. Associate Professor Topa Petit will mention cover letters and give you tips for a good CV. You will then work in pairs to edit your CV (bring a hard copy). The workshop will use environmental examples, but everyone should benefit, no matter what their discipline or background may be. One can never attend too many CV workshops! Booking with [email protected] is essential because spaces are limited. Please give your full name, e-mail address, and phone number for COVID management purposes.

14.01.2022 We have received notification of a grant available to bushfire effected people that has not been utilised by many people in South Australia. The below details were received via emailed with the following information and links with how to apply so it may be something worth looking into. Through a partnership with News Corp, FRRR has funding available to support bushfire recovery - including in SA. They haven't had as many applications as they wanted from SA areas, so I wonder...ed if you might like to share it across your network in SA in particular. https://www.linkedin.com//urn:li:activity:6683927120806260 Any assistance in spreading the word would be appreciated. Darren O’Higgins I Agribusiness Relationship Manager Rural Bank I Level 6, 80 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000 P: 0407 790 127 I E: [email protected]

14.01.2022 Thursday 15 October from 8:45 am to 1 pm at Kangaroo Island Dance School (13 Drew St, Kingscote), a free UniSA workshop titled Reactivating Tourism on Kangaroo Island: the New Face of Ecotourism aims to share the latest ecotourism research findings and examine strategies for ecotourism operators to support long-term business sustainability on the island. The workshop is open to tourism operators or leaders, and anyone concerned with ecotourism. Presenter Dr Higgins-Desbioll...es, a highly experienced and cited Tourism Management researcher and lecturer in UniSA’s Business Unit, is volunteering her time for this project because she is passionate about the power of meaningful ecotourism as a social force and sustainable business model. Similarly, Associate Professor Weber is keen to share her expertise in human dimensions of environmental management and interpretation to improve prospects for the ecotourism community. The workshop is a unique opportunity to be exposed to the latest research with top ecotourism and interpretation experts in the country, and to rethink ecotourism for our island. Anyone interested in participating should contact facilitator Dr Topa Petit at [email protected]

14.01.2022 Head over to the Penneshaw Oval on Sunday for the Penneshaw Market Day from 9 am - 1 pm.

13.01.2022 We are set up at Penneshaw at Lloyd Collins carpark Come and see us for baked spuds...truffles....rolled icecream & Slushies (raspberry or blue lemonade) Coup...le of specials today to celebrate our new look X10 truffles for $15 Choc bark $3 12 to 5pm, bring your loyalty card or ask for one to start you off See more

12.01.2022 Are you interested in trying out a stall at the Penneshaw Market? We'd love to have you!

11.01.2022 @HumansofKangarooIsland story in the ABC. What a great fundraising effort. Great work Sabrina Davis! https://www.abc.net.au//humans-of-kangaroo-island/12895288

09.01.2022 Great workshops coming up!

09.01.2022 Come along on Saturday to the Karta Harvest Exchange...a great community gathering!

09.01.2022 Have a story about your experience on the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail? Type them a comment and share your story.

08.01.2022 PUBLIC CONSULTATION - *Note change of venue: Council’s draft Strategic Plan 2020-2024 is open for public consultation until Wednesday 22 July 2020. Comments ...can be made online, or you can attend one of the four public meetings in Kingscote (Wednesday 8 July) Parndana (Thursday 9 July), American River (Wednesday 15 July) and Penneshaw CWA Hall, 1 Howard Drive (Thursday 16 July). For more information on session times, and to provide comments, go to: https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au//consultation-strateg If you would like to attend a community session please RSVP to [email protected] and include RSVP in the subject heading. We look forward to seeing you there.

08.01.2022 TODAY....Stop by to chat with the Committee of the Art Museum of Kangaroo Island either at Millie Maes or the IGA.

08.01.2022 I’m super excited to announce my first ever Popup Shop happening on Kangaroo Island tomorrow. Hosted by @milliemaespantry in Penneshaw on their gorgeous space Lotsa threads for men, woman, young and old and everything in between #kangarooisland #popupshop #vintageclothing

08.01.2022 Come along and have your say about the visitor experience of Kangaroo Island Parks on Thursday 23 July at 10 am at the CWA room.

07.01.2022 Integrated Welbeing Services offering a workshop. See poster below for info.

07.01.2022 Mark your calendars for Sunday, 8 November at 1 pm for the offical opening celebration of both Grounded Guardian and Humpy...our 2 newest sculptural installations at the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail. How exciting- please come join us!

07.01.2022 Another project to celebrate! The construction of the new verandah over the oval side of Penneshaw Town Hall is complete. It just needs a couple of coats of paint and a final clean up. Great to see this area becoming more useful. Once again...thanks to the funds from you supporting your COMMUNITY OWNED PCBC projects like these come to life through the PPA securing fund matching grants to get things done!

07.01.2022 SA Water are currently in the planning and design phase of Kangaroo Island’s new desalination plant project. The project aims to build a new desalination plant in the vicinity of the existing plant at Penneshaw which will improve drinking water security for the residents and visitors of Kangaroo Island and to support the tourism and agriculture industries. Water produced from the new plant will supplement the existing Penneshaw facility and the Middle River Reservoir, supplyi...ng the Island through a connected drinking water network. A new pipeline, connecting the new desalination plant to the Middle River-Kingscote network, will have capacity to service residents in Baudin Beach, Island Beach, Sapphiretown and American River. SA Water are looking to initiate engagement with the Penneshaw community to enable a greater understanding of the project including community benefits and project objectives. WHERE: Penneshaw Hall WHEN: Monday 23 November 2020 TIME: 7pm REGISTER FOR ATTENDANCE IF POSSIBLE: https://watertalks.sawater.com.au/kangaroo-island-desalinat

06.01.2022 Sunday sausage sizzle and catch up at the CFS Station with Dr. Jeremy and friends. Please note amendment to original post.

06.01.2022 A little while ago the Rotary Club of Glenelg approached Kangaroo Island residents, seeking expressions of interest with setting up a Satellite group on Kangaro...o Island to work with the Glenelg club to give Kangaroo Island a Rotary presence. Following these meetings Expression of Interest forms were left here on Kangaroo Island with the view of finding 9 people that would be willing to join the group. Unfortunately only 8 registrations have be received to date. The void is in the Penneshaw area. Is there anyone out there that would like to join. If you are interested please inbox me and I will pass on the form to enable you to express your interest. See more

05.01.2022 Penneshaw Fuel and Hardware is now open 7 days a week from 7:30am - 6:30pm.

05.01.2022 The annual PCBC Grant is now open for applications! It's so exciting to reward the community ideas with funding each year. If you have a good idea that needs some funds, then pop in an application!

04.01.2022 There will be guest appearances at Penneshaw Markets this week. Advocacy for Disability is a not for profit organisation providing advocacy to resolve perso...nal issues in areas such as accommodation, education, employment, NDIS and problems with other services as well as advocacy support to participate in the Disability Royal Commission. They will also have information and advice from a sister organisation, Catalyst, who provide information for seniors on: housing and low cost rental accommodation, residential aged care, concessions and benefits, independent living and home support, and retirement housing. The stall will have some info bags and freebies! Also, Karta Harvest Exchange will be setting up as an addition to their regular monthly meeting. Karta Harvest Exchange is a local social network to share surplus garden produce, seedlings, cuttings, flowers or local experience and advice. Look out for the Karta banner by the scoreboard between 10 - 11 a.m.

04.01.2022 PIRSA have announced two new positions on offer. The positions are funded until June 2022, as part of the Bushfire Recovery Program. Details are available at: Senior Weed Control Officer... https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php Weed Control Officer https://iworkfor.sa.gov.au/page.php

04.01.2022 Reminder that the Karta Harvest Exchange is happening tomorrow...Saturday at 10 am. See you there!

04.01.2022 Today's message from our KI Medical Clinic. Let's all look out for one another and follow the advice to keep our island well.

04.01.2022 Committee Member Needed for PCBC. Have a look- good chance to contribute to your community!

02.01.2022 Joan Gibbs will present the next UniSA workshop, which is on the bush foods of Kangaroo Island. Joan is a botanist and plant ecophysiologist with special interests in restoration ecology and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. The workshop will introduce us to some interesting plants of KI that not only have a role to play in natural ecosystems, but also have served as traditional foods for humans. Everyone is invited to this free Zoom workshop on Wednesday 15 July at 5 pm; meeting ID 935 2102 6611; password 0123. https://unisa.zoom.us/j/93521026611

02.01.2022 If you have energy, time and willingness...the Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail Team would like to add you to their volunteer program. It's a great way to contribute to our beautiful community!

02.01.2022 Kangaroo Island Council advises that it is developing a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) and is seeking community input. The purpose of the DAIP is to provide an integrated, whole of Council approach to strengthen inclusion and access for all. All councils must publish a DAIP by 31 October 2020 to comply with the SA Disability Inclusion Act 2018. A high level first draft is acceptable to meet this deadline, which can be expanded on in the following months.... The DAIP will be developed in consultation with key stakeholders, staff, Elected Members and our community to ensure all residents, ratepayers, and visitors have equal access to facilities, services, information and employment opportunities. The first stage of the consultation will be a community workshop. The aim of the workshop will be to gain insights from a broad cross section of the community. We are particularly keen to hear from key stakeholders, so we can plan Council’s efforts around the following State Disability Plan themes: Inclusive communities for all Leadership and collaboration Accessible communities Employment Council’s DAIP must also: Describe the measures Council intends to put in place to ensure that people with disability can access the mainstream supports and services provided by or on behalf of the Council; Explain how the Council proposes to give effect to the objects and principles set out in the SA Disability Inclusion Act 2018; Have consistency with the State Disability Inclusion Plan 2019-2023; Include other provisions as set out in the DAIP Guidelines and the Disability Inclusion Regulations (2019). Where : Kingscote Chambers When: Wednesday 30 September Time 5:30 7:00pm RSVP essential due to COVID restrictions to [email protected]

01.01.2022 Country SA PHN is seeking grant applications of up to $10,000 for grass-roots activities to strengthen social connections, community healing and recovery; and build the capacity of community leaders to support and refer individuals at risk of suicide or the long-term effects of trauma. Applications Open: Monday 3rd August 2020... Applications Close: Friday 11th September 2020 Grant Guidelines and Application Form are available for download at https://countrysaphn.com.au/bushfire-response or by emailing [email protected] If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

01.01.2022 GRAND FINAL - BEST LOCAL SA OVAL The Final Showdown has arrived! Two of the most glorious & picturesque local grounds in South Australia are head-to-head.... Which oval do you think deserves to be crowned champion? VOTE BELOW! Penneshaw Oval - Home of Dudley United Eagles & Hog Bay Cricket Club --------- VS ---------- Port Noarlunga Oval - Home of Port Noarlunga Football Club & Port Noarlunga Cricket Club