Marni Waiendi

04/11/2026

🖤💛❤️We'd love to hear your thoughts about our Kawanta Pirku-itya Programs 🖤💛❤️

We're always looking for ways to make Kawanta Pirku-itya programs meaningful, welcoming and relevant for our community.

If you have a few minutes, please complete our quick survey and have your say: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/cDVndhgUnv

We also have printed forms and feedback boxes at Marni Waiendi if you'd prefer.

Thank you for your continued support and participation 🖤💛❤️

29/10/2026

🎃 FREE Halloween Family Fun Night & Market 👻

Looking for a fun family outing? Head along to the John McVeity Centre for a spooktacular afternoon of FREE activities, market stalls, food, entertainment and more!

📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 3:00pm - 7:00pm
📍 John McVeity Centre, Smithfield Plains

🦖 Laser tag
🎨 Crafts
🚒 Touch-a-truck
🎈 Inflatables
🕺 Spooky disco
✨ Plus so much more!

A fantastic local event for families these school holidays. Be sure to dress up in your Halloween best and enjoy an afternoon of spooky fun! 🎃👻🧡

🎃𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙆𝙄𝘿𝙎 𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙑𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙀𝙎 𝘼𝙏 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙃𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙉 𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙔 𝙁𝙐𝙉 𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 & 𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙆𝙀𝙏!👻

Bring the kids along for an afternoon packed with FREE family fun at the John McVeity Centre!

🦖 Roaming dinosaurs
🏎️ Racing simulator
🔫 Laser tag
🚒 Touch-a-truck
🏰 Inflatables
🎨 Halloween crafts, plaster painting and sensory stations
🎃 Spooky disco
🧪 Slime station
🎨 Face painting
🫧 Lawn games and bubbles

Plus, explore 40+ market stalls, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and support our amazing local businesses and community groups!

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 3pm – 7pm
📍 John McVeity Centre, 182 Peachey Road, Smithfield Plains

🎟️ FREE ENTRY! Some activities may require a separate booking, so check Eventbrite for details.

Bring the family, dress up in your Halloween best, and join us for an afternoon of spooky fun!

28/10/2026

🖤💛❤️ Youth Group Next Week! 🖤💛❤️

Next week's activity is Dream Catcher Craft Making ✨

We'll be making Dream Catchers and having our usual fun with Xbox, PlayStation, air hockey, basketball and more!

📍 The Grid, Elizabeth
⏰ 4:00pm - 5:30pm
👥 Ages 15-22

See you there! 🙌

26/10/2026

🖤💛❤️🌿Reminder: Olive Branch Carers Group is Back! 🌿🖤💛❤️

Join us on Tuesday 3rd November for our next Olive Branch Carers Group session.

⚠️ Limited seats available - bookings are essential.

🌿 Excursion to Colebrook Reconciliation Park
🕙 9:30am - 2:30pm

This will be a guided visit to the Colebrook Reconciliation Park, providing an opportunity to connect, learn, and have some time for yourself.

Please call to book to facilitate catering and transport arrangements.

📞 0436 349 387
📞 (08) 8209 3840

We look forward to hearing from you!

26/10/2026

🌏🎉 Celebrate culture, community and connection this Sunday at the Multicultural Festival!

📅 Sunday 1 November | 📍 Victoria Square, Adelaide
✨ FREE entry and fun for all ages!

25/10/2026

🖤💛❤️ 🩵💚🖤 Are you caring for someone with a disability? 🩵💚🖤 🖤💛❤️

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, or do you care for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person with disability?

The Olive Branch Carers Group is a welcoming space for carers to connect, recharge, yarn, and take some time for themselves. 🌿☕

We meet once a month during school terms at Marni Waiendi Community Centre.
The next sessions are:

📅 3 November 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
🌿 Guided visit to the Colebrook Reconciliation Garden (Excursion)
⚠️ Limited spots available due to seating on our bus - bookings are essential.

📅 1 December 2026
🕚 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎄 Crafty Marra's Christmas Ornament Workshop
✅ No booking required, however RSVPs are appreciated for catering purposes.

📍 Marni Waiendi Community Centre
69 Ridley Road, Elizabeth South

📞 08 8209 3840 | 0436 349 387
📧 [email protected]

We'd love to see you there! 💜

🖤💛❤️🩵💚🖤

22/10/2026

🎟️ Limited FREE Tickets available for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community! 🎟️

We have a small number of tickets available for Celebration of Ability 2026 – The Table is Set: Every Seat Matters.

This special event celebrates the achievements, contributions, and inclusion of people with disability in our community. Enjoy an evening of live entertainment, inspiring conversations, refreshments, dancing, and the Mayoral Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

If you would like to attend, please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your FREE ticket, as numbers are limited.

📞 0436 349 387
📞 (08) 8209 3840

If you miss out on these tickets but you would still like to attend, you can book directly through Eventbrite: 🎫 COA26.eventbrite.com.au

21/10/2026

🖤💛❤️ READY FOR WORK? ❤️💛🖤

Looking to build your confidence and take the next step towards employment?

Join the Work Readiness Program delivered by MAYFS and Workabout Centre.

🖤Resume writing support
💛Help with job applications
❤️Build confidence and practical skills for work

📅 Thursdays | 1pm - 3pm
• 29 October
• 12 November
• 26 November
• 10 December

For more information:
📞 1800 685 546
📧 [email protected]

19/10/2026

🎄❤️ Christmas Hampers Now Open! ❤️🎄

Healthy Food Co Christmas Hampers are now available to order, with flexible payment options to help make Christmas a little easier.

🎁 $50 or $100 Hampers
💳 $20 deposit to secure your order
✅ Pay in instalments
✅ No fees or charges

📅 Orders close: 30 October
📦 Pick up: 7-18 December

For more information or to order, contact Healthy Food Co directly.

✨ Supporting our community to enjoy a happy, healthy Christmas. 🎄❤️

18/10/2026

🍜 Who's interested in cooking? 🖤💛❤️ 🩵💚🖤

Life Skills Hub and Kawanta Pirku-itya have come together to offer our 'Tukka Time' program.
Programs run once a month during school terms; next sessions are on:

📅 29 October 2026
🍜 We are cooking; Chicken Ramen Noodles

📅 26 November 2026
🌮 We are cooking; Taco Mac 'n' Cheese

🕓 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Tukka Time is a cooking program for Aboriginal people with disability and their families. We will learn cooking skills, try new foods, and we get to eat together or take our food home after the program.

📍 Marni Waiendi Community Centre
69 Ridley Road, Elizabeth South

⚠️ Limited spots available. Bookings are essential!

📞 08 8209 3840 | 0436 349 387
📧 [email protected]