Get Involved

www.oxfam.org.au GET INVOLVED 2010

in South Australia and the Northern Territory

www.oxfam.org.au

We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation of 14 independent Oxfam agencies which together work in more than 100 countries. By working together, we have greater impact in addressing the global causes of poverty and injustice.You can find out more about Oxfam Australia, our activities and how you can join usin creating a just world without poverty at www.oxfam.org.au

Oxfam AustraliaSA/NT OfficeLevel 2, 5-7 Hutt St,Adelaide, SA, 5000Ph +61 8 236 2100


Volunteering is a great way to be part of Oxfam Australia’s work!

Oxfam relies on the valuable support of more than 2,000 volunteers throughout Australia who help us to change the lives of people living with poverty and injustice around the world.

By becoming a volunteer you have an opportunity to help make a difference. Oxfam Australia SA/NT and Oxfam Shops have opportunities for volunteers with a broad range of skills, knowledge and experience.

– Administration– Fundraising – Events– Campaigns – Communications– Research– Customer service– Retail– Warehouse

If you have time to give and want to put your talent and passion to work for Oxfam Australia, register now at www.oxfam.org.au/viva

How can you help make a difference?Oxfam Australia’s SA/NT State Office has a team of regular and casual volunteers who help with a range of projects, campaigns and events by providing assistance to our key staff. Our volunteers enjoy a friendly atmosphere while contributing to the organisation’s work as valued members of the Oxfam Australia team.

Oxfam Trading Head Office is situated at the same premises as the state office andrelies on the contribution of its dedicated volunteers to support communities overseas develop sustainable incomes.

For more information contact Adelaide Office and Volunteer CoordinatorAmber Chapman: [email protected] or 08 8236 2120

Oxfam Trading Warehouse in Athol Park is the supply hub for more than twenty Oxfam Shops nation-wide and particularly welcomes volunteers.

For more information contact Warehouse Manager Steve Mc Cormick: [email protected] or 08 8415 1105

For more information about retail volunteering, please enquire at your nearest Oxfam Shop

Join us on a journey to help create a just world without poverty.

Our volunteers include people of all ages, skill sets and cultural backgrounds. You just need to be 18 years or older to be eligible. Any involvement is appreciated, whether it’s one day a week or one hour.

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MITCHAM HILLS GROUP holds four meetings each year, has regular invited speakers, an annual Christmas Tree sale, a stall at the annual Rotary Fair, and provides volunteers for the Bookshop.Contact: Prim [email protected]

ST MARYS GROUP meets every six weeks and has regular speakers on Oxfam issues, organises fundraising activities and provides volunteers for the Bookshop.Contact: Peter McInerney [email protected]

NORTH ADELAIDE/PROSPECT GROUP organises various fundraising activities including wine sales and supplying volunteers to the bookshop. Contact: Jenny Court, [email protected]

NORWOOD/BURNSIDE GROUP meets every 4-6 weeks. Activities include inviting guest speakers to present on Oxfam related issues, fundraising activities, and provides volunteers for the Bookshop. Contact: Anna [email protected]

SOUTHERN FLEURIEU GROUPmeets regularly and organises an annual Community Challenge, an annual Quiz Night and other fundraising activities. Contact: Melanie [email protected]

UNLEY GROUP organises fundraising activities and provides volunteers for the bookshop. Contact: Andrew [email protected]

STIRLING GROUP meets regularly to discuss issues relating to the work of Oxfam, organises regular fundraising activities and provides volunteers for the Bookshop. Contact: David Ferrie [email protected]

BOOKSHOP GROUP attends to the sorting and pricing of books and volunteers help by serving and helping customers. The Bookshop opens on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9-5. Ph: 08 8236 2150. Contact: Jenny Court, [email protected]

OXFAM DARWIN ALTERNATIVE TRADING GROUP Market Stalls selling Fairtrade coffee,tea and seeds. Sunday Mornings. Rapid Creek Markets, Rapid Creek Shops, Trower Rd, Millner, NT, Contact: Mark Myerscough [email protected] Markets, Nightcliff Shopping Centre, Progress Drive, Nightcliff, NT

Contact: Brian Spain/Jenny Davis, [email protected]. Volunteers needed and fair trade shoppers welcome.

ADELAIDE UNI GROUPworks towards raising awareness of Oxfam’s campaign and program work and promotes Fairtrade.Contact: Helen Bush [email protected]

SA STATE COMMITTEEis composed of representatives from all active groups and provides a forum for the discussion of issues of importance to local members, and also provides a link between the local membership and the board of Oxfam Australia.

For more information about your local area, contact the Oxfam group nearest you!

Need more info? Call or email: 1300 886 445, [email protected]

Oxfam Australia has local and special interest groups allover SA and the Northern Territory campaigning, lobbying, awareness raising and fundraising. As an active group member you can contribute significantly to our work.Joining an Oxfam group is a great way to support our work, meet new people and be informed about a range of issues.

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OXFAM SECONDHAND BOOKSHOP5-7 Hutt Street, Adelaide Ph: 08 8236 2150Over 25,000 books in all categories at Adelaide’s lowest prices

FICTION, BIOGRAPHY, TRAVEL, CRAFTS, COMPUTING, MANAGEMENT POLITICS, RELIGION, CHILDRENS, SPORTS, MEDICAL, GARDENING, MAGAZINES AND MUCH MORE

Opening hours: Tue, Fri, Sat 9am-5pm

Book donations are welcome during opening hours or call 8272 3711 or 83631312 for us to collect.

The Bookshop is staffed by volunteers and all proceeds support the work of Oxfam Australia in fighting poverty and hunger in developing communities.

When you buy a gift, your donation helps support our programsthat the gift represents. In return, you’ll get to give a card to therecipient explaining how their special gift is helping others. So notonly will your gift giving abilities look good, everyone will feelgreat too. Choose the gift that best suits your friends, relative orco-worker and help continue what we’ve always believed - thatgiving good never goes out of fashion. To order your gift or for more information about OXFAM UNWRAPPED, visit the website at: www.oxfamunwrapped.com.au

Oxfam Shop is a passionate supporter of fair trade and deals on a fair trade basis with 85 fair trade organisations around the world.

Oxfam Shop’s products are sourced from individual workers, craft bodies and fair trade organisations in developing countries.

We buy their goods at a fair price and sell them in Australia so communities may be helped in their struggle for a better life. We also help with product development and commercial skills so the workers can become self-reliant in a wider market.

Oxfam Shop is making a difference and so can you by choosing from our exotic and exciting range of homewares and gifts.

Mail order: call 1800 088 455 for a catalogueOnline: www.oxfamshop.org.auOr visit your local Oxfam Shop:

ADELAIDE Shop 24 Charles StPlazaCharles St Adelaide 5000 Ph: 08 8223 1782

Opening hoursMon-Thurs 9am-6pmFri 9am-9pm Sat 9am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm

MARIONShop 2018, Level 2 Westfield Marion297 Diagonal RdOaklands Park 5046Ph: 08 8296 5477

Opening hoursMon-Wed/Fri 9am-5.30pmThurs 9am-9pmSat 9am-5pmSun 11am-5pm

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Poverty isn’t just about lack of resources. In a wealthy world it’s about bad decisions made by powerful people. We form part of a global movement of people committed to achieving a fairer world by:

– partnering with Australians to campaign on the issues that matter – more than 85,000 Australians took action with us in 2007/2008;

– empowering communities in developing countries to realise their rights and improve their lives;

– engaging with organisations and governments to change policies that cause poverty and inequality.

Get involved in Oxfam Campaigns and join a movement of people committed to changing the world!

Close the Gap calls on governments to take action to achieve Indigenous health equality within 25 years.

Make Poverty History is the largest anti-poverty movement in history and the global call to action to end the injustice of poverty.

Climate change action aims to help vulnerable people in developing countries cope with natural disasters and the impacts of climate change. Campaigning together can make a difference.

For more information on these and other Oxfam Australia campaigns, visit: www.oxfam.org.au/campaigns

To get involved in our campaigns, register as a volunteer at: www.oxfam.org.au/viva

Want to change your world? Subscribe to our campaign e-newsletter THE ACTivist.Each month you’ll receive the latest Oxfam campaign news, learn about a variety of social justice issues and events in South Australia and have the chance to get involved!

To subscribe, register at www.oxfam.org.au/campaigns

To contribute to SA ACTivist or promote your social justice event, [email protected]

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WHY BECOME A MEMBER?As a member of Oxfam Australia you will join like-minded people who want to create a more just and equitable world. Members are empowered to shape the direction of Oxfam Australia in many ways.

WHO CAN BECOME A MEMBER?Membership is open to supporters who: – donated $200 or more in the past 12 months ($100 for unwaged/students); or – provided more than 20 hours of voluntary service in the past 12 months; or – are a member of an Oxfam Australia local group.

Membership is for a two year period: 1st July 2009 to the 30th June 2011. It is automatically renewed every two years as long as the above criteria continues to be met. Membership reinforces your involvement and current support for Oxfam Australia.

GET INVOLVED TODAY! Just complete and return the attached application form, or visit us on the web at www.oxfam.org.au/act/become-a-member

Application for ordinary membership

1 July 2009 to the 30 June 2011I support the Vision and the Ends Policies of Oxfam Australia and would like to register as an ordinary member of Oxfam Australia in my state for two years.

Please tick the supporter category you belong to:

□ I am a member of the Oxfam Australia Group; or

□ I have donated $200 or more to Oxfam Australia in the past twelve months; or

□ I am unwaged / student / social security beneficiary and have donated the concession rate of $100 to Oxfam Australia in the past twelve months; or

□ I have provided more than 20 hours of voluntary service to Oxfam Australia in the past 12 months

Type of activityName of Contact PersonContact Details

Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms SurnameFirst NameAddress PostcodeHome:Work:Supporter no (if applicable)[This is shown above your name on the tax receipt address label]

Email address

In making this application I declare that I am not a salaried staff member of Oxfam Australia and I agree to adhere to the policies and rules of the organisation and understand that my contact details will be used to send me the materials about my membership and for state and national elections.

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