Pyrmont Village

Sanctuary Wholistic Clinic Opens in Pyrmont

2010-09-08T03:51:07Z

Introducing Sanctuary, a unique destination for wholistic health & wellbeing services that will help you get more out of your life.

At Sanctuary, we believe that life is a gift so we’ve developed a new concept in health & wellbeing, that offers the best of conventional medicine and complementary therapies under the one roof – making it easier, faster and more rewarding than ever before to live more.

Our practitioner services include:

General practice
Travel medicine
Nutrition and dietetics
Exercise physiology
Health coaching
Psychology
Counselling
Naturopathy
Massage therapy
Skin health
Personal training
Physiotherapy

Plus…
Regular workshops on everything from Pilates, fitness & exercise, to healthy cooking and lifestyle advice..

Our philosophy at Sanctuary is centred on caring for the whole person – their physical health, emotions, relationships, connection with the community and environment, spirituality, sense of meaning, purpose and hope in life.

Sanctuary offers a personalised and participative approach to your health regardless of where you are on your health journey – from the treatment, management and prevention of disease to wellbeing enhancement.

Sanctuary has been launched by Australian food company, Sanitarium. Sanitarium Health & Wellbeing Company is proud of its Australian heritage and the contribution it continues to make to the Australian community. Since its establishment in the 1890s, Sanitarium has been pioneering health foods throughout Australia and New Zealand, promoting a healthy lifestyle, nutritious foods and a balanced diet. Sanctuary is the latest addition to Sanitarium’s range of health and wellbeing services. It builds on experience of the Sanitarium Nutrition Service (which has been providing food, recipe and nutrition services for over 21 years) and the recent openings of Sanitarium Kitchen (a whole food café in Brisbane) and Cultivate Sanitarium (workplace health and wellbeing services).

Situated on the water’s edge in Pyrmont, Sanctuary is located in a beautifully restored historic building adjacent to the award winning Pirrama Community Park. The team hopes Sanctuary will become a hub of health and wellbeing for the whole community.

Come Visit us Today
We want to support you on your health and wellbeing journey to help you experience, happy healthy living… to live more.

Address: 7 Harris Street, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
T: 02 9506 0400
E: info@sanctuary.sanitarium.com.au
W: www.sanctuary.sanitarium.com.au
F: www.facebook.com/sanctuarysanitarium

Please call to confirm our opening hours.

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Pyrmont Photographic Exhibition: Stories from Our Streets

2010-09-08T03:36:00Z

The Ultimo Pyrmont Community warmly invites you to come and enjoy the launch of the “Stories from our Streets” photographic exhibition put together by the local community. The photos have been taken in the Ultimo and Pyrmont area by over 50 local people from all walks of life and all ages. There will also be the opportunity to purchase photos on the opening night.

Light refreshments will be served.

When: Friday, 10 September 2010 and Saturday, 11 September 2010
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm on Friday and 11.00am – 1.00pm on Saturday
Where: Harris Community Centre, 40 William Henry Street, Ultimo
RSVP: For catering purposes RSVP on (02) 9552 1140
Cost: Free

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NSW Businesses Upbeat for the Future: MYOB Business Monitor

2010-09-06T13:07:04Z

MYOB, one of Australia’s leading providers of business management solutions, has released the findings from the latest MYOB Business Monitor, in which 74% of businesses report revenue levels at the same (39%) or higher levels (35%) than a year ago. In a further upbeat sign 47% of businesses report they expect their revenue to increase even further in the next 12 months.

Adding to the positive news, almost half of businesses (49%) indicated that they have more work than usual in the pipeline over the next three months.

The results are very encouraging for businesses based in New South Wales…

35% of businesses in NSW report revenue increases over the past 12 months.
44% of businesses in NSW expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months.
51% of businesses in NSW report they have more work/sales than usual in the pipeline for the next 3 months (above the national average for all States of 49%).
It’s equal when it comes to satisfaction with the Federal Government, with 29% of businesses in NSW dissatisfied and 29% satisfied with the Federal Government’s support for business.

Tim Reed, CEO, MYOB said, “These results clearly indicate that the engine room of the Australian economy has survived the GFC and is now picking up speed. Whoever forms government must look to support this momentum with some strong first term business policies.”

“The MYOB Business Monitor indicates that around a third of businesses were dissatisfied with Federal Government support prior to the election. Two key areas of concern were highlighted – having to deal with red tape and understanding how new legislation impacted their operations. Both were regarded by almost two thirds of businesses as having a significant impact on their business success,” Mr Reed said.

“Our research shows there is a clear mandate from business owners for bold policy action to minimise red tape, simplify reporting requirements and reduce the tediousness of a complex array of personal, company, capital gains and fringe benefits taxes,” he added.

Other findings from the August 2010 MYOB Business Monitor include:

Start-up (<2 years) businesses appear to have fared better over the last year, with 40% reporting a business revenue increase over the last 12 months (vs. 26% for mature businesses of >10 years).
Younger business owners (18-39 years) are more likely (42%) to report revenue increases in the past year, compared to business owners aged over 40 years (30%).
Businesses that leverage their own website to promote their operations are more likely to report a revenue increase (39%) than those who don’t have a business website (32%).
Regional based businesses have a higher level of expectation for revenue increases in the next 12 months (51%), ahead of city/metro based businesses (46%) and rural based businesses (38%).
Younger business owners are more confident about future revenue, with 51% of business owners aged 18 to 39 years expecting revenue increases in the next 12 months, compared to 44% of business owners aged over 40 years.

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Dr Tammy Goldberg, Sanctuary Sanitarium Pyrmont

2010-09-07T04:33:37Z

1. Tell us a little about Sanctuary and the GP services
Sanctuary is a gathering of professional people whose aims are to provide care when people are unwell, BUT ALSO to promote wellbeing in a wholistic way recognising that we are all unique individuals with our own needs and wants and that our moods and feelings influence our health, happiness and sense of wellbeing.

The GP services encompass the whole range of primary care services – including prevention, management of health issues and medical conditions as well as long term follow-up for ALL ages!

2. What inspired you to join the Sanctuary practitioner team?
The inspiration has been the unique opportunity to work in a team dedicated to the ethos of whole-person care! To be part of this team from its inception is very exciting. Interacting with a group of energetic and enthusiastic colleagues and allied health professionals has been another plus!! I can’t wait to become part of the close Pyrmont community!

3. What do you see as the key health priorities in the community?
Key health priorities in the Pyrmont community seem to be related to work-life balance issues which appear to be inevitable in highly motivated pro-active people. An outcome could be significant stress which of course is a negative health risk factor. Crowded loneliness is another possible issue which can be addressed in a centre like Sanctuary with our team of professionals.

4. Do you have a favourite place or restaurant in Pyrmont?
I love Pirrama Park! It is so “user-friendly”, beautiful and consistent with the whole ambience of the area! We had a drumming session there and it was fabulous (but we have been advised by those within earshot not to give up our “day” jobs!!) I also love eating at “Made in Italy” – great food, gracious service, friendly atmosphere.

6. Who is your dream real life neighbour?
I found this a hard one to answer – but I would have to say my kids!! I know they have to move away, but I’d love to keep them as close as possible!

7. Name your top three movies of all time
How Green Was My Valley
Schindler’s List
Ice Age

8. What are you particularly passionate about?
My passions are for abolishing bullying in all its forms, animal welfare and dare I admit it – Rugby Union!

9. Who do you look up to or admire?
I look up to Nelson Mandela - what an inspiration he is!!

Sanctuary Sanitarium, Health & Wellbeing Village
7 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
T: 02 9506 0400
E: info@sanctuary.sanitarium.com.au
W: http://sanctuary.sanitarium.com.au/

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Pyrmont Jazz for Father’s Day @ Libiamo

2010-09-02T15:15:02Z

Treat Dad to something special this Father’s Day, 5 September 2010. Celebrate HIM at Pyrmont’s Libiamo Ristorante, with live entertainment by special guest Sydney jazz band, Charlotte Jane.

Long after the socks are worn out and the latest gadget has been superseded, the savour of tantalising Italian flavours, music, laughter and family will remain. So treat your Dad to something special and celebrate this Father’s Day with great food & brilliant live music at Pyrmont’s Libiamo Ristorante & Pizzeria.

The Charlotte Jane Band (ft. Violin, Vocals, Guitar) will be in acoustic Duo mode, entertaining guests with their smooth blend of jazz and soul. Fresh from the release of their debut EP and a residency at another Pyrmont favourite, The Little Snail, this time it’s the Libiamo clientele who are in for a wonderfully satisfying dining and entertainment experience.

The Charlotte Jane Band are currently in demand as some of Sydney’s foremost entertainers, performing at a huge range of venues, from festivals to corporate and private functions. Upcoming events include performances alongside Carl Riseley at ‘Jazz on the Murray’, and live broadcast performances for Hope103.2fm’s ‘Feed the Hungry’ initiative.

Speaking of feeding the hungry… Libiamo brings authentic Italian cuisine to the heart of Pyrmont, from traditional wood fire pizza to a remarkable a la carte menu. SMH reviews raved about their distinctive regional flavours, topped off with ‘a finale worthy of the 3 tenors’. Combine this with the equally luscious Charlotte Jane performing throughout the evening, and it’s sure to be a Father’s Day to remember. Dinner from 5pm on Sunday, 5 September for a feast fit for a king!

Reservations recommended: 02 9552 1509

www.libiamo.com.au

www.charlottejane.com

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Pyrmont Grower’s Markets: First Saturday of Every Month

2010-08-27T14:38:37Z

Make sure to get along to the very popular local event, the Pyrmont Growers’ Market. You can buy all of your fresh and organic produce direct from the farmers. Forget the label – if you have a question you can ask the producer directly. There are over 80 stalls selling meat, cheeses, bread, shellfood, vegetables and much more!

The markets are held the first Saturday of every month – except January – rain, hail or shine! They run from 7am till 11am and are located in Pyrmont Bay Park on Pirrama Road (opposite Star City Casino).

Cooking demonstrations are held on the Growers’ Market Chef stage at 8.30am and 9.30am.

For stallholder inquiries, call Georgie Baldock on (02) 9282 3518.

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Australia’s First Fair Trade Cities

2010-08-27T13:23:59Z

Adelaide City Council has become the country’s first Fair Trade Capital City and has joined Fremantle City Council in becoming Australia’s first two Fair Trade Cities.

Leichardt Municipal Council (NSW) has also joined Manly Council (NSW) and Yarra Council (VIC) as the country’s third Fair Trade Council.

Within Australia, there are over 300 Fair Trade Communities including other councils, workplaces, schools and faith groups who have signed up to make the big swap to fair trade in order to help tackle poverty and create better futures for developing country farmers, producers, their families and communities.

Fair Trade Communities is an initiative developed by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) in order to provide a set of goals and guidelines which institutions and communities can adopt to assist in promoting fair trade within their area of influence. Initiatives implemented by these Fair Trade Communities has included the procurement of Fairtrade Certified products including coffee and tea; and working with members of the local community to form a steering group to promote fair trade in their local area through businesses, schools, faith groups and other organisations.

Australia was now part of a global movement which has more than 500 Fair Trade Towns and Cities across the world including London, Rome, Edinburgh, Wellington and San Francisco.

To find out how you can get involved with Fair Trade at your school, at work, university or in your local community, call FTAANZ on (03) 9662 2919.

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Donate Your Shoes to Help Those in Need

2010-08-27T12:55:12Z

Worldly Soles is seeking your unwanted shoes for adults and children in Haiti, Africa and in the Himalayas. By donating your gently warn shoes you will make a huge difference for people who cannot afford shoes in the poorest regions on earth. You need to make sure that your shoes are clean and in good condition – preferably shoes you have hardly worn. Stuff in a pair of socks as this will help avoid blisters.

It is estimated that over 300 million children around the world have never owned a pair of shoes. Many poor people cannot afford good shoes and their chance of finding a job is hugely influenced by it too. In wealthy countries we often dispose of shoes which are hardly worn or have plenty of life left in them.

If you have walking shoes or joggers (or kids shoes) which are either of “Gently Worn” or New condition, then drop them off at the collection point. Those closest to Pyrmont are Ultimo TAFE, Harris St, Ultimo 2007, T: 02 9217 4620, Contact Person: Allison LaSpina or for other locations in the Pyrmont area visit http://www.studentassociations.info/worldlysoles/cpfinder.php Worldly Soles will ensure that good shoes are shipped and delivered to people in REAL need and you can get updates on the progress of the campaign if you give them your email address.

Worldly Soles is an Australian Initiative started by Student Associations in TAFE NSW in 2010. It works under the umbrella of the NSW Government and as such guarantees delivery of shoes only to people in need in foreign countries. For further information visit www.worldlysoles.org

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Murder in the Dark @ New Theatre Newtown

2010-08-27T12:42:37Z

Named as one of The 100 Best Writers of the Century by Writer’s Digest in 1999, Atwood is indeed a giantess of the literary world. Her captivating collection of short works. Murder in the Dark sits chillingly amidst her considerable cannon of over sixty books (including the 2000 Booker Prize winning novel The Blind Assassin).

Murder in the Dark tells the tale of a fifth grader who plays an exciting new game in a friend’s cellar, which awakens a desire to kill. His desire lies dormant until he plays the game again as an adult. The life of a serial killer is a complicated one for family, friends and those who just happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Ms Grelis has reworked Atwood’s tales into a striking theatrical experience. “These stories were born to be on stage, from my first reading I was awestruck by their ability to so beautifully illuminate the fragile and disturbing, allowing me to map what is left behind when a desire to kill is out of control ”.

CAST : Scott Clare, Richard Drysdale, Samantha Neaves
DIRECTOR: Tonya Grelis
PRODUCER: Cathy McDouall
LIGHTING DESIGN: Richard Drysdale
COMPOSER / SOUND DESIGNER: George Cartledge
STAGE MANAGER: Tania Kraus
GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Murray Grelis

Venue: New Theatre Newtown, 542 King Street, Newtown, T: (02) 9519 3403, W: http://newtheatre.org.au/
Opening Night: 16 September 2010
Season: 16 – 22 September 2010
Plays: Thursday, Friday & Wednesday at 6pm, Sunday at 9pm
Price: $24/ $20 Concession

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AC DC Rock’n’Roll Comes to the Powerhouse Museum

2010-08-27T13:49:43Z

AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels, a new exhibition celebrating the history, music, performance and creativity of one of the world’s greatest Rock’n’Roll bands, will open at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney on 11 September 2010.

AC/DC have sold more than 200 million albums worldwide since 1975 and continue to perform and record to great acclaim. Their most recent album release Black Ice (2008) peaked at number 1 across 27 countries, selling more than 1,700,000 units in its first week. The Black Ice world tour continues to this day and has been seen by over six and a half million people.

“There is little doubt that after 35 years on the world stage AC/DC are by far Australia’s most successful and influential performing artists,” said exhibition curator Tim Fisher.

“AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels links the material history of the band to the experience of their music. The exhibition also tries to convey the place that AC/DC holds for their devoted fans.”

This first-ever exhibition about AC/DC explores the history and milestones of this phenomenal band, from their formation and early Australian chart success to their explosion onto the international stage, the sudden death of lead singer Bon Scott, and the next chapter in the group’s history with new lead singer Brian Johnson and the subsequent release of some of the biggest and most successful albums in Rock’n’Roll history.

AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels features original material never before on public display, drawn from the collection of the Arts Centre Melbourne, the band themselves, the Albert Music archives, fans and private collectors, as well as other museums including the Powerhouse.

On display will be costumes, original instruments, stage props, photographs and rare hand-written material such as letters, notebooks and lyrics. Angus Young’s Gibson guitar, ‘Super-Ang’ costume and school boy outfit, and Bon Scott’s leather jacket are just a few of the all-time favourites that visitors will see first-hand.

There will also be extensive moving image and sound material including interviews, video clips and rarely seen performance footage as well as published tour ephemera including early concert posters, programmes, backstage passes and AC/DC collectibles.

To celebrate the opening of AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels, the Powerhouse Museum will also host two special events.

On Wednesday 15 September (12.30pm – 1.30pm), Tim Fisher, Manager of Curatorial and Exhibitions Services, the Arts Centre, Melbourne, tells the story of how the exhibition was developed; augmenting the Arts Centre’s AC/DC collection with material borrowed from the band, the Albert Music archives, fans and private collectors from around the world.

On Saturday 18 September (2.00pm – .300pm), hear more about the history, career and music of AC/DC, and their rise from pub band to worldwide stadium filler, from those that have worked closely with the band. Speakers include Fifa Riccobono, former Chief Executive Officer of Albert Music and now music industry consultant; Sam Horsburgh, long-serving label manager with Albert Music (and manager of all things AC/DC); and Garry Van Egmond, one of the world’s leading concert promoters and the man who brought AC/DC’s Black Ice tour to Australia in 2010.

Both special events and the exhibition are free with general Museum admission.

Presented by the Arts Centre Melbourne and Western Australian Museum in association with AC/DC, Albert Music, Sony Music, and generously supported by Visions of Australia.

Exhibition: AC/DC Australia’s Family Jewels
Dates: 11 September – 28 November 2010
Address: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
Hours: 10.00am to 5.00pm (closed Christmas Day)
Admission: Free with general museum admission: $10 adult, $5 child/student, $6 conc and $25 family. Powerhouse Museum members and children under 5 are free.

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