CMCF

Canberra Multicultural Community Forum (CMCF) Inc

Multicultural News

CMCF eNEWS (15/7/10)

Coming events and Notices
www.cmcf.org.au
 
This issue includes:  
 

Have a good weekend  
Thank You.  Best wishes.
CMCF.
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Women Mental Health Carer Survey 2010

Are you a woman supporting someone with a mental illness?

Tell us your story, we’re listening.
 
www.surveymonkey.com/womenmentalhealthcarersurvey2010
 
18,300 women in the ACT are carers – many of them are caring for friends or relatives living with mental illness.
 
As a consequence of their caring role, women mental health carers often experience poorer
health and wellbeing, social isolation and reduced income and employment compared to their non-carer counterparts.
Despite this disadvantage, there is limited ACT-specific and women-specific information relating to the
unique needs and life experiences of women mental health carers in the ACT.
 
Consequently the Women’s Centre for Health Matters and the ACT Women and Mental Health Working Group
has developed this Women Mental Health Carer Survey 2010.
 
By completing this survey you’ll be helping ACT services better meet the needs of ALL women.
 
For more information regarding this research project,
please contact Kate Judd at the Women’s Centre for Health Matters.
k.judd@wchm.org.au or 02 6290 2166

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 Invitation to the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Chinese Photographic Federation of Australia (CPFA) Photo Exhibition

Dear Community Leaders and Friends,

Please see the updated Letter of Invitation to 2010 CPFA Photo Exhibition which will take place on 21 July 2010 at the Civic Library.

Please pay attention to the RSVP date on 19 July 2010 and your reply is highly appreciated and will be helpful for our preparation!

Kind regards

Fuxin Li, CPFA President
6 July 2010

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Dr Fuxin Li
Managing Director, Trilong International Pty Ltd
Principal, Australian School of Contemporary Chinese (ASCC)
Incorporated as Standard Chinese School of Australia (SCSA)
President, Chinese Photographic Federation of Australia (CPFA) Inc
President, Canberra Chinese Language Teachers Association (CCLTS) Inc

Room 212, Level 2, 20 Genge Street, Canberra City, ACT 2601, Australia
Mailing Adrress:P.O.Box 5270, Lyneham, ACT 2602
Tel: (612) 6255 7710; 6176 0528
Fax: (612) 8003 9188; 6255 7750
Mobile: 0419 541 336
Email: fuxin.li@trilong.com.au
www.trilong.com.au; www:standardchineseschool.act.edu.au

Australian School of Contemporary Chinese (ASCC)
Incorporated as Standard Chinese School of Australia (SCSA) Inc
-- An Accredited & Registered Specialist Education Provider in ACT Australia
-- Chinese School supported by Confucius Institute Headquaters in Beijing
-- Model Chinese School of Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs of China
State Council

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Nominations :  2010 Ethnic Business Awards

Dear Friends,

Over the past 22 years, the Ethnic Business Awards (the Awards) have stood as a triumph for diversity and a celebration of success. As one of the nation's longest running business awards, the awards champion the cultural diversity, ingenuity and success within Australia's national business community. They also symbolise the contribution of migrants to the social and economic evolution of Australia.

The success of the Awards is exemplified by the fact that they are currently the longest televised business awards. Indeed, they are also the second longest running business awards venture in Australia.

The legitimacy and significance of the Awards is highlighted by the ongoing support of Australia’s political leaders. Since their inception, the awards have been presented by Prime Ministers, Governor’s General and other key leaders.

The Awards are also supported by leaders in business including Don Argus, Eve Crestani, Dr Ziggy Switkowski, Carla Zampatti and Allan Gyngall. They all give generously of their time to judge the entries every year.

The Awards have an enduring relationship with NAB who has been proud principle sponsors for the past 21 years. Companies including Telstra, MBF and Woodside Energy have also been key sponsors.

The Awards are unique in that they are only open to people born overseas. This includes English and non-English speaking countries such as USA, UK, China, Japan, etc. Last year the Awards received nominations from people born in a 102 countries. 

SBS has been a sponsor of the Awards since inception. For the first ten years, they televised the awards live nationally for one hour. Last year they broadcast the entirety of the Gala Presentation Dinner 3 times for two hours per session.

The Awards are also broadcast internationally over the Australian Network into 44 countries. Also last year, Aurora community channels broadcast a minimum of 10 hours on the Foxtel, Optus and Austar Networks: We also have TVB, Jadeworld who sponsor the Awards and broadcast the event into 33 countries including Australia.

For more information, please visit our website www.ethnicbusinessawards.com

AWARD CATEGORIES

Individual entries will be accepted for either of the following categories:

All entrants meeting specific criteria are eligible for the Additional Award categories presented at a date to be confirmed, in late 2010.

ELIGIBILITY

JUDGING CRITERIA

The judging panel will consider each Award nominee against the following criteria, and will be looking for information that supports and demonstrates examples and evidence of each:

PRIZES

The winners of the 2009 Ethnic Business Awards were rewarded with the following prizes:
1.        $10,000 cash from National Australia Bank
2.        Business Class Tickets courtesy of Etihad Airlines anywhere in the world on their network.
3.        A hand crafted Crystal Trophy
4.        Other Exclusive gifts from our Sponsors
5.        Invaluable publicity coverage across:

The winners of the 2010 Ethnic Business Awards will receive:

$10,000 cash from National Australia Bank

· A hand crafted Crystal Trophy

· Other exclusive gifts from our sponsors to be confirmed at a later date

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o    Invaluable publicity coverage across:

o    SBS TV

o    Australia Network (Former ABC Asia Pacific) reaching over 21 million households across over 40 countries

o    Aurora Community Channel Broadcast on Foxtel, Optus and Austar Networks

o    Various Press, Radio and Online Media Partners.

All finalists are invited to the Gala Award presentation ceremony, with travel expenses covered for two representatives of each finalist.

NOMINATION FORM

I have attached a nomination form for the 2010 Ethnic Business Awards that can be emailed or faxed to me on (02) 9568 5633.

If you would like further information, or assistance with the nomination form, please do not hesitate to contact me on (02) 9568 5022 or 0430 473 077.

Kind Regards,

Sylvie Boutros

Senior Manager

Ethnic Business Awards Pty Ltd
Level 2, 256 Norton Street • Leichhardt • NSW • 2040

Mobile: 0430 473 077• Phone: +61 2 9568 5022 • Fax: +612 9568 5633

Email: sylvie@ethnicbusinessawards.com • Website: www.ethnicbusinessawards.com

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ARAB FILM FESTIVAL  on around Australia - see www.arabfilmfestival.com.au

in Canberra - at the National Film and Sound Archive ARC theatre, McCoy Circuit
Acton Ph. 6248 2000 - www.nfsa.gov.au

Thursday 15th July, 7pm - Kick Off + Home Made Arab Films
Saturday 17th July, 4.30pm - Harragas
Saturday 17th July, 7pm - Scheherazade, Tell me a Story.

See websites for detail of films above and films on in other cities.

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Human Rights community education grants

Dear Human Rights Act forum participants
 
Dr Watchirs has asked me to email everyone the link to the federal grants program for community education on human rights –non government organisations are eligible to apply for these grants. The deadline for applications for a grant is 30 July 2010.
   
http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/Humanrightsandanti-discrimination_Educationgrants
   
Please note that the link is quite long, so if it doesn’t work, it may be because part has wrapped over a line and you might need to cut and paste the whole link into your browser.
 
Kind regards
 
Gabrielle McKinnon
Human Rights Legal Adviser
ACT Human Rights Commission
Ph 6205 2222
Fax 6207 1034
Please note that I work Wed - Friday. For urgent matters please contact Sean Costello on 6205 2222.

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Multicultural Cooking Club

Hi all,

SAWs is looking for people who love to cook! Demonstrate your skills at our once a month Multicultural Cooking Club, August through to November.  If you are interested or would like more details, please contact Prillisia on 0422737751 or email to president@sawsfriendship.org.au.

 Thank you

Prillisia Duignan,President, Support Asian Women's Friendship Association Inc. (SAWs)

亞 洲 婦 女 聯 誼協 會,www.sawsfriendship.org.au, Ph:   0422 737 751 Fax: (02) 6292 6001

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Invitation : Canberra Interfaith Forum's meeting - 18 July 2010, all are welcome

Dear all

The next meeting of the Canberra Interfaith Forum (a sub-committee of CMCF) will take place on Sunday 18 July 2010 from 3pm - 5pm, at the New Meeting Room of the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre, which is located at level 2 next to the large function room (the Multicultural Centre is opposite the ACT Legislative Assembly).

We look forward to seeing you there.

best wishes
Fariba
Secretary

 
 " MEMORIAS DEL FUEGO "

“ MEMORIES  FROM FIRE “ es un proyecto para rescatar la memoria oral de Abuelos o Abuelas, explorando historias o acontecimientos familiares y pasarlas a los ninios en su propia lengua tradicional.


El Projecto en formato documental y filmado en DVD incluira un segmento con historias personales y otro conteniendo una fabula del pais de origen del narrador ( abuelo/ abuela).
Tanto la historia personal como la fabula seran narrados a los ninios en su lengua original y posteriormente subtitulado en ingles.


Tratando de recuperar la forma de tradicion oral, la filmacion sera con el narrador y los ninios sentados en semicirculo y un fogon ( bon fire ) tratando de que el fuego sea un motivo de intimidad y autoiluminacion, confiando en que la luz natural y la narracion produzcan un mayor encuentro de comunicacion .


DURACION: 10 MINUTOS.

LUGAR DE FILMACION:  Ginnindera Lake

 Fecha: Sabado 31 de Julio.

Los Ninios o Ninias deberan estar en el lugar a las 4.30pm

Horario aproximado de terminacion: 18.30pm

Jugo o Gaseosas y galletitas seran servidos durante el tiempo de filmacion.

 PARA LA PRIMERA HISTORIA NECESITAMOS 15 NINIOS O NINIAS  DE HABLA HISPANA, ENTRE LOS 5 Y  10 ANIOS DE EDAD.

 LOS NINIOS O NINIAS DEBERAN ESTAR ACOMPANIADOS POR SUS PADRES U AUTORIZADO ADULTO A CARGO.


 CONTACTAR:  Para mayors detalles contactar a Jorge Bagnini-

Multicultural Arts Officer al:

telefono: 6230 5994 - celular: 0450960897- email: mao@actartsofficers.org.au


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Jorge Bagnini
MULTICULTURAL ARTS OFFICER ACT
tel: 02 6230 5994
mob: 0450 960 897
email address: mao@actartsofficers.org.au
www.actartsofficers.org.au
fax: 02 6247 8859
PO Box 992  Civic Square ACT 2608

The Multicultural Arts Officer is funded by the ACT Government, through artsACT and is administered by Gorman House Arts Centre.
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Invitation

FULL MOON OF WASO:
Celebrating the Dhammacakkappavattana Day
And Open Day
25 July 2010

 

09.30 to 10.00 a.m.: Taking of precepts

10.00 to 10.30a.m.:   Offering of robe to Buddha

11.00 a.m.:                Offering of lunch to Bhante

11.00 a.m.                Lunch for visitors and devotees

12.00 noon:                Libation and sharing of merits


For further information, please contact Thane Oke Kyaw-Myint: Tel. 6291 8686, Mobile 0402216958.

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Invitation : Mandinka Sound  - 27/28 July 8pm - 2 BANDS 1 CONCERT - MUHANAMWÉ & ONE AFRICA

Hi there

I work at the Street Theatre and we have a performance coming in July called Mandinka Sound. The performance features two extraordinarily talented Melbourne based West African acts: Muhanamwé and One Africa. a journey that traces West African
Through music, dance and song, this unique show will take audiences on a journey that traces West African culture in contemporary Australia back to its roots in the ancient Mandinka empire of West Africa.

We would love to be able to get the word out about this fantastic performance. I've attached some information abou the show and a poster for your interest.

I look forward to hearing from you

Regards

Naomi

NAOMI MILTHORPE

media
THE STREET THEATRE
performing for the act
media@thestreet.org.au
p 02 6247 1519|m 0408 631 387
Bookings 6247 1223|www.thestreet.org.au

Unadulterated cabaret with The Girls. July 29-31, Street Two.  Bookings 6247 1223.

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 Bollywood Dimensions Dance School Productions

PRESENTS

 
 “JALWA”

Fashion Parade, Food n’ Dance Extravaganza - Bollywood Style!

‘Jalwa’ means ‘charisma’ and Bollywood Dimensions Dance School is indeed bringing charisma, glamour and festivity to Canberra on Saturday, July 24, 2010 in true Bollywood Style!

The stunning and gorgeous models will walk the ramp featuring traditional, modern, bridal and nouveau cliché dresses. Colorful and exquisite Indian apparel will also be showcased in a creative and exciting fashion show. You could experience a traditional henna painting or purchase colorful Indian Jewelry – all while swinging to the rhythms and enjoying sumptuous food. Roll up once again and see the exuberance, the excitement and the beauty of Indian dancing being showcased in all its glittering glory!

  Performance Time: Saturday, July 24, 2010 7.00pm

Venue: The Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre, Canberra

www.nccc.com.au

Ticketing: Ticketek 13 28 49

www.ticketek.com.au

Prices: Dinner & Show: $70 (Indian Influenced Dinner Buffet) Limited Tickets Only!
Show Only - Adult: $35.00
Group (10+ adults): $30.00

Duration: 120 minutes excluding interval of 45 minutes

CASH BAR available between 6:00pm till 9:00pm at the foyer (Beer, Wine, Soft drinks and light refreshments); Stalls inside the theatre: various (7:00pm till 10:00pm)

Status: On Sale

For “JALWA” media release, poster & dinner menu download please visit
www.bollywooddimensions.com.au/events.php

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Invitation:

THE FRIENDS OF THE ANU Classics MUSEUM invite you to an illustrated lecture by
Dr Monica Jackson
The Antikythera Shipwreck: Dating an Ancient Computer Using Jewellery Evidence

THURSDAY 22 JULY AT 8.00 pm

in the HAYDON-ALLEN TANK at the Australian National University

Two Mediterranean storms two centuries apart have provided the setting for an extraordinary shipwreck story that continues to unfold today. The first storm, in the middle of the 1st century BC drove a heavily laden Roman merchant vessel on to the coastal cliffs off the tiny island of Antikythera, north of Crete. The second storm 2,000 years later was the catalyst for the discovery of the wreck and its rich cargo.

        The ship's hoard of ancient Greek artifacts varied from original bronze life-size statues and bronze figurines, to marble reproductions of older works, jewellery, wine containers, and one immensely complicated scientific instrument referred to as the Antikythera Mechanism, a device of such sophistication and astonishing accuracy of  construction that its structure, function and purpose have eluded scholars for more than a century. Only recently, applying high-resolution imaging systems and three-dimensional X-ray tomography, have experts been able to decipher inscriptions and reconstruct certain functions of the bronze gears. What we know is that the Antikythera Mechanism is the result of the application of science in action: Mathematics, Geometry, Astronomy and Mechanics.
        This paper will consider a selection of the recovered treasures and present a summary of the history of scientific research. The most challenging area is the chronology of the mechanism itself, which will be discussed in conjunction with the most recent epigraphic evidence. For the first time the jewellery evidence will be used to determine and confirm its date of manufacture.

Dr Monica Jackson FSA is a classical archaeologist, author and lecturer on ancient jewellery and the luxury arts.  She has lectured extensively on the luxury arts both in Australia and overseas.  Monica specialises in the archaeology of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Black Sea areas, her particular area of interest being the study of Hellenistic gold jewellery as chronological evidence.  She has been involved in The University of Sydney excavations in Greece, Cyprus and further east.


THE LECTURE WILL BE FOLLOWED BY SUPPER IN THE MUSEUM

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS : 2010-2011 ACT Government Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program

2010-2011 ACT Government Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program
 
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
 

The ACT Government Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program funds community-based organisations for projects that support older Canberrans to remain active in the community and maintain their well-being.
A total of $100,000 will be available through the 2010-2011 Seniors Grants and Sponsorship Program, with a maximum of $15,000 available for each approved project.
The ACT Office for Ageing is inviting applications for projects and events for a period of twelve (12) months.
Sponsorships of up to two (2) years are available for recurrent events.
Application packages are available from the ACT Government’s Grants Portal at www.grants.act.gov.au, by phoning the ACT Office for Ageing on 6205 5365, or by emailing communitypolicy@act.gov.au.

The Office for Ageing will conduct public information sessions before the closing date. Details are in the Application Guidelines, or call 6205 5365.

Applications close at 5:00pm on Monday 23 August 2010.
 
 
Anna John
 
Senior Policy Officer
ACT Office for Ageing
Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services
GPO Box 158
Canberra City ACT 2601

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Special Invitation:

Convened & Invitations issued by the
SAKYAMUNI BUDDHIST CENTRE
On behalf of the National Sangha Council of the
Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregations of Australia-New Zealand; from
Chair: Most Venerable THICH NHU HUE Adelaide;
Deputy Chairs: Senior Venerables THICH BAO LAC Sydney, THICH TINH MINH Melbourne, THICH QUANG BA Canberra & THICH TRUONG SANH Auckland,
Secretary-General: Senior Ven. THICH NHAT TAN Brisbane; about 40 member Temples/Monasteries all over Australia-NZ.
Information & contact: www.phatgiaoucchau.com
 
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On the occasion of commemorating the second Anniversary of the Holy Passing of the Mahanayaka / Most Venerable
THICH HUYEN QUANG
Late Sangharaja/Supreme Patriarch of
UNIFIED BUDDHIST CHURCH OF VIETNAM
--UBCV, initially formed in 1951as Vietnamese Buddhist Federation  incorporating all regional, provincial Sangha and Dhamma organisations; -- name changed to UBCV in 1964 after the Catholic President Ngo Dinh Diem fall; -- first few overseas branches were set up in late 1960s; -- since 1975, over 500 branch Temples & affiliated groups have been created in 30+ countries & 5 continents, by around 1000 ‘boat-person-Sangha’ who fled countless political control and/or religious persecutions by Hanoi regime--
on behalf of the National Sangha Council of the Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia-NZ,
we hereby extend our cordial invitation to

- Respected Founders & Incumbent Abbot and other ordained Sangha members,
- Spiritual Director, Teacher-Roshi-Master-Bhante of
- Management/Executive Committee members, and all other Members, Students, Practitioners, etc., and

* Leaders/Members of ACT Multicultural Communities
(from Thich Quang Ba, Australian Buddhist Press)
Please RSVP before 10 July 2010, or ASAP.
Email: thichquangba@gmail.com/ SMS: 0412-224-553;
Program:

-Venue: Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre
              32 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT 2602

-Date: Saturday 17/7/2010 (Viet Sangha gathering5pm Fri 16 July)
Sangha & Guests (invited):

- Ordained Sangha and non-ordained Teachers from all Temples, Groups of various Buddhist lineages and traditions, in Australia,
- Vietnam Sangha of various Congregations, Australia & abroad
- Diplomats, Academics, Human Rights activists in Canberra,
- Selected State/Territory/Federal Politicians & senior Officials
- Cultural/Interfaith/Charity/Community Leaders-Members, ACT

-Proposed Proceedings:

- Fri. 16 Jul:  --5pm-9pm: Viet Sangha arrival, check-in, dinner, meeting, ritual chantings;
- Sat. 17 Jul: -- 9.30am: Sangha, Guests arrivals, rego,
- 9.45am: Dhamma Talks (2 Dhamma Halls, in English & Viet)
- 10am: Lunch dana (Elders’ Tradition’s Sangha  & others)
- 10.30am: Official Ceremony commences (details TBA)
- 12.30pm: Group Photo; then Lunch Dana (to all other Sangha, Guests & all Participants)
- 2.30pm: Gifts exchanges & Departure (Buses/ Airport)
-3.30pm: End.
*Travelling: Invited Aussie Sangha will be reimbursed full amount of paid fares, or better still,allow us to book your planned Canberra trip (rego by 30/6 OR ASAP).
*Sangha from Sydney region: Please (if so selected) get on our Charter Buses, be departed to Canberra from Cabramatta Railway Station, on: (a) 3pm Fri. 16/7, and on (b) 6.30am Sat. 17/7; & will be leaving Canberra before 3pm Sat. 17.7
*Overnight stay in Canberra, on 16 and/or 17 July, if so preferred: Monastic-styled accommodation at Buu Quang Bikkhu Lodge and Dieu Khong Bikkhuni Lodge, at our Centre site. Please reply + request accommodation before 7 July.

For more information about Sangharaja THICH HUYEN QUANG & UBCV:

- http://pen.org.au/about/honorary-members/bio/thich-huyen-quang/
- http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-16850916.html
- http://www.phatgiaoucchau.com/
- http://www.queme.net/eng/news_detail.php?numb=1040 
- http://www.asianews.it/index.php?l=en&art=12696&size=A
- http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article4281357.ece
- http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/05/world/plea-for-vietnam-detainees.html?scp=2&sq=thich+huyen+quang&st=nyt ; etc...
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Special
Invitation
Tribute & Memorial Ceremony
Most Venerable
THICH HUYEN QUANG
Sangharaja/Supreme Patriarch of the
Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam.
-          1979 Nobel Peace Prize Nominee;
-          Amnesty International’s declared most famous ‘Prisoner of Conscience’ in Vietnam;
-          Detained by Viet Communists in 1951-4, 1977-9 & 1982-his death 2008)
This invitation is issued/ delivered by
Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre
CANBERRA, on Tue 29 June 2010.
Contact: Most Venerable THICH QUANG BA
0412-224-553 / thichquangba@gmail.com
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THICH QUANG BA, Most Venerable.
- Deputy Chair, Unified Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Australia-New Zealand, Ltd.
- Executive Committee member, Australian Sangha Association (former Chair 2007-8)
- Advisory Council Member, International Association of Buddhist Universities, Bangkok.
- Australian Representatives, International Council for United Nations Days of Vesak & International Buddhist Conference.
- Founder & Incumbent Abbot, Van Hanh Monastery, Canberra
- Co-Founder & Superior Abbot, Nguyen Thieu Monastery, Sydney
- Managing Director: Sakyamuni Buddhist Centre, Rahula Community Lodge, Australian Buddhist Relief & Australian Buddhist Press, Karuna House
- President, United Vietnamese Buddhist Congregation of Canberra & Surrounding Districts, Inc.
- Rector,  Giac Tanh Monastic College

- Postal: PO box 1004 Dickson ACT 2602 Australia
- CANBERRA, Van Hanh Monastery: 32 Archibald St, Lyneham, ACT 2602 Australia
- Cell/Mob.: (+61) (0)412-224 553 (preferable)
- Email: thichquangba@gmail.com
- Fax: (+61) (0)2-6257 7733
- Office/English: (+61) (0)2-6257 5280
- Vietnamese only: (+61) (0)2-6257 5517

- SYDNEY, Nguyen Thieu Monastery: 155 The Boulevard, Fairfield Heights, NSW 2165 Australia.
- Tel 02-9726 2661; Fax 02-9726 2668
- Email: thichdaohien@gmail.com
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Attention Multicultural community Groups:
 
Audit Work:
I am a fully qualified accountant.  I am a CPA. I carried out accounting and audit works in Australia for more than 20 years.
I am prepared to undertake audit work for community organizations in the ACT.Community organizations will receive 20% discount for audit work. If you need any audit work to be done, please contact Dr Pal Muthiah, B.B.A;B.Sc(Tech);MSc(Tech);G.Dip in Public Admin.Ph.D;CPA at (02)62417650 or on my mobile:0410 535 481
 
Accounting or Evaluation or Corporate governance for the community sector courses
If any of the community organization is interested in the above courses and if you have 20 participants, I am prepared to run those courses for $20 per person.
If you are interested, please contact Dr Pal Muthiah, B.B.A;B.Sc(Tech);MSc(Tech);G.Dip in Public Admin.Ph.D;CPA at (02)62417650 or on my mobile:0410 535 481.
 
With best wishes
Dr Pal Muthiah, 14/4/10

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National Multicultural and Indigenous Youth Media Conference 2010 August 14th -15th  

 
The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC) together with the Australian Indigenous Communications    Association (AICA) and 1CMS Canberra’s Multicultural Community Radio Station, is organising the 2010 National Radioactive    Multicultural and Indigenous Youth Media Conference from 14^th -15^th August at the Theo Notaras Multicultural Centre,    London Circuit, Civic, Canberra.  
 
Radioactive is a two day conference to get young people involved in community media and be informed about media career pathways. The conference is an engaging, creative and effective way for voices of young people to be heard in the media and society.  
 
For more information please read email below and find letter and registration form attached.  Please pass onto young people in your organisation and community.
                                                                Please pass onto anyone you think may be interested.

 
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2010-2011 Disability ACT Grants Now Open

Applications for non-recurrent grants are now open for residents of the ACT under the following Disability ACT programs:
Quality of Life
Young People in Residential Aged Care
Innovation
International Day of People with a Disability (I-Day)

Contact Details: Disability ACT Information Service on 6207 1086
More information: Applications and information can be obtained from the ACT Government Grants website www.grants.act.gov.au or www.dhcs.act.gov.au/disability_act
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Disability e-news

Welcome

Welcome to another edition of the disability e-news.

We've had some great progress since the last edition of the e-news. I'm particularly pleased with today's launch of the Liveable Housing Design standards - a leap forward for the rights ot people with disabilities in the place it matters most: their own homes. The aim is eventually for adaptable design to be incorporated into every new house - so that people with disabilities don't have to spend a fortune adapting houses to suit their needs. A little bit of extra expense at the design stage saves a lot of money down the track.

You will find more information about Liveable Housing Design below, not to mention some other good news and achievements from the last month.

I hope you enjoy this edition of the e-news!

Regards,

Bill.

Liveable Housing Design standards

This morning we launched the first ever Liveable Housing Design standards in Australia, a voluntary standard that will encourage people to build homes that can be adapted to meet their needs throughout their lifetime.

And the Gillard Labor Government putting $1 million forward to promote Liveable Housing with the property and construction sectors.

This is a great leap forward and a fantastic example of what can be achieved when government, industry and people with disabilities all work together.

The launch also received some good media coverage, including reports in the Sydney Morning Herald and the Daily Telegraph.

Read more

National Disability Awards - we need your help!

We need your help to get as many nominations for the National Disability Awards as possible before the 23 July deadline!

Nominations are open to people with disability who have contributed to their community, those who have helped improve the lives of people with disability, and people with disability or their carers who have overcome adversity to achieve personal goals.

Last year's awards recognised the commitment of some great advocates and fighters for people with disability. It'd be great to see all disability organisations make at least one nomination for someone they believe has made a real difference.

The fight for equal rights and fair treatment for people with disability is carried out every day by thousands of Australians who deserve recognition through these Awards.

Award recipients will be announced at a gala dinner held at the Great Hall in Parliament House, Canberra on 23 November 2010.

All Australians can nominate someone they know in one of the six Award categories.

Read more

National Consultation Process on UN Convention on Disability Rights

In 2008 the Australian Government signed up to the UN Convention on the rights of people with disability. As part of this we are required to report every four years on the progress we're making in promoting those rights.

A draft report has been released and is open for comment from the community.

Read more

ADE Funding

Australian Disability Enterprises have expressed concern since the Federal Budget was handed down in May about the lack of a funding increase for them in 2010/2011. I have held several meetings with ADE representatives and I have some great news to announce. ADEs will get an extra $4.5 million in 2010/2011, bringing their total Government funding to more than $204 million. We have also introduce a red-tape reduction trial, which means that ADEs will need to spend less time undertaking assessments of workers.

Read more

Latest media releases

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News from the The Multicultural Arts Officer
(SEE ATTACHED PDF FILE)


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Career Sessions for Women
Thinking about getting back into paid work? Have you been out of the workforce for an extended period of time? (This might be due to raising children, caring for others or personal
barriers).

We can help you to: Get yourself ready to enter the workforce; Recognise and define your skills; Gain practical resume and interview skills & Consider your IT skills and how to update them.

The Women's Return to Work Grants Program is running a series of 4 Get Back to Work Career Sessions to help you prepare to enter the workforce. The sessions are run as a four week program and women are strongly encouraged to attend all four.

When: Mondays 26 July, 2, 9 and 16 August, 9.30am for 9.45am start - 12.15pm
Where: Women's Information and Referral Centre, Ground Floor, 13 London Circuit, Canberra City (Across the road from City Police station)

Cost: This program is FREE to all women.

Contact Details: To book call Yola at WiRCon 6205 2885 or 6205 1075 or email rtw@act.gov.au
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