Information & Cultural Exchange

ONE DAY Book Launch

kristy — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:19:01 +0000

A fantastic turn out at Switch for the Launch of the Commemorative Book created from the stories and people of Cabramatta. With Lion Dancers, Vietnamese rolls and Coffee buns and lots of love and support in the room, we handed out 10 hard copy books to local organisations such as the VCA, Fairfield and Cabramatta Libraries, Council and Local Schools. We also printed a numer of soft copy books to share far and wide and celebrate the outcomes of the project.

We look forward to sharing a web version with you here soon, as soon as we can compress the 230 pages to a file size up-loadable.

Thanks to everyone for their support of this project and especially our partners, SBS, Popperbox and The Lot

Bring your business to the Hub and ‘Co-work’!

kristy — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:35:00 +0000

Do you run your own business from home and need a bit of a break from yourself? Need a place to have meetings, somewhere with wifi, printing and all that jazz? In the ICE Hub we have a fully fitted out Co-working space where you are able to join us casually or more permanently – it’s a new wave work environment taking off around the place called ‘Hotdesking’. We’ve got a pretty special offer and a pretty special environment so if you’re keen on finding a new work pad – get in touch with kate.taylor@ice.org.au or call 02 9897 5744.

Download the flier for more info here

Annual Report – 2011

kristy — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:01:37 +0000

Looking back on the year that was, 2011, we have prepared our annual report to showcase ICE activities and outcomes.

This year we have decided to be green and make the report online only, if you would like a hard copy sent out we can print one for you.. responsibly!

Check it out here: Annual Report 2011

Ali Kadhim freerunning video

elinor — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:36:39 +0000

ALI KADHIM | parkour freerunning showreel 2011 from Ali Kadhim on Vimeo.

Since Parkroar some young people have continued to work with Ali to create the performance group 9lives. Check them out here.

Parkroar website

elinor — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:45:40 +0000

The Parkroar website features all the videos and photos created during the project as well as info about any upcoming parkour workshops in western sydney and also any upcoming performances and projects from the team ‘9lives’.

The site serves as a link for people wanting to learn more about parkour and freerunning as well as other urban artforms such as breakdancing, martial arts and tricking. For new media artist Ali Kadhim, the internet is the natural place to expose his great passion.

Check out the Parkroar website here.

Megaphonic Slam + Optic Stories videos

donita — Wed, 09 May 2012 02:42:32 +0000

ICE, Peace, Cabra and Noam Chomsky

kristy — Thu, 03 May 2012 04:29:20 +0000

Distinguished American linguist, social scientist and human rights campaigner Professor Noam Chomsky is often described as one of the West’s most influential intellectuals in the cause of peace, and the most significant challenger of unjust power and as an individual who is not only brilliant but also heroic.

Late last year Chomsky came to Australia to receive the 2011 Sydney Peace Prize and cited that the highlight of his visit had been his experience at Cabramatta High School. Students there had been studying his work and celebrated his visit at their Voices for Peace Day. ICE was there to capture this auspicious occasion and you can click here to experience a truly inspiring celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity for yourself.

Cabramatta High Peace Day 2011 w/ Noam Chomsky from Sydney Peace Foundation on Vimeo.

Grants Coordinator Role at ICE – Recruiting now

kristy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:45:37 +0000

We are currently recruiting for a Grants Coordinator.

Applications close May 18.

Download the Position Description here Grants Coordinator PD and apply directly to jill.chambers@ice.org.au, Addressing criteria, with a cover letter and your CV.

In this important role, you will be responsible for researching grants and potential income streams as well as identifying opportunities to secure funding. You will support the Executive Director with the development of business and sponsorship opportunities to enable ICE’s growth and sustainability. You will also prepare funding submissions and proposals and manage the evaluation of all projects and programs as well as managing funding acquittals and other relevant reports.

Community-led Design feat. Swarmy

kate — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:22:02 +0000

What happens when a community-led design startup teams up with a hip-hop artist?

Hubsters The Lot have produced a workshop for young people happening next Thursday afternoon at Stockland Wetherill Park, and have brought in the Hub’s resident urban artist, Adam ‘Swarmy‘ Dunn.

“Stockland Wetherill Park is seeking to make a new custom-built space to support and showcase local talent, culture, and creative enterprise at their centre,” Heidi tells us. “This workshop is to imagine the new space and have a good time.”

If you’re interested in communities creatively designing their own public spaces (or free pizza!) be sure to make your way down to Stockland Wetherill Park next Thursday.

Chalk Art Workshop

Thursday 26th April

4.30pm – 7.00pm

Meet at 4.15pm outside Hoyts at Stockland Wetherill Park.

The Chalk Art Workshop will be run by artist Adam ‘Swarmy’ Dunn, Hugo and Heidi from The Lot. They will be filling the window of a empty shop-front with local young people’s ideas for the new creative space and munching on free pizza & drinks.

To book in call Hugo on 0423 137 619 and for more info give him a call or go to: www.ice.org.au/stockland

Koori Kinnection

kristy — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 03:40:18 +0000

Koori Kinnection is in full tilt. The team, including Isaac Parsens, Colin Kinchela , Rosealee Pearson, Corey Webster and Christian Tancred have just completed digital storytelling workshops in Constitution Hill and are rolling with a Hip Hop bootcamp at Switch as you read. We look forward to making more Kinnections with Aboriginal families from Parramatta and Holroyd LGA and will produce a multimedia resource for families with Children 0-8 years old. Stay Tuned.