MLTAV New Office in the VSL Premises, Thornbury The MLTAV is extremely grateful to Frank Merlino (Principal), Angela Natoli, Stefo Stojanovski, Joe Tosic (Vice-Principals) and all of the wonderful staff at the VSL for the very warm welcome and support provided with the move and transition to the new MLTAV Office. It is a most suitable office space and is now 100% up and running.

Office Contact Details: Kerry O’Connor, Office Manager and Managing Editor Victorian School of Languages building, Thornbury PO Box 1027, Thornbury VIC 3017 Email: info@mltav.asn.au Website: www.mltav.asn.au New Office Mobile Phone: 0437 130 976

During the 2016 March/April, June/July, September/October School Holiday periods, the MLTAV office will be staffed one day per week, however, emails and office mobile phone messages will be checked regularly.

MLTAV MLTAV 2016 Membership - NOW DUE! MLTAV 2016 Membership renewal is NOW DUE! Thank you to all members who have paid their tax invoice renewal subscription. If you have not received a renewal invoice, please contact Kerry at the MLTAV Office to organise one.

2016 School Membership Fees: - Category A $264 (inc. GST)

Primary / P-12 / Secondary 7-12 with more than 400 total student enrolments per campus - can also nominate up to 6 individuals to attend MLTAV Professional learning events at the discounted member rate

- Category B $204 (inc. GST) Primary / P-12 / Secondary 7-12 with 150 - 400 total student enrolments per campus - can also nominate up to 4 individuals to attend MLTAV Professional learning events at the discounted member rate

- Category C $139 (inc. GST) Small Primary School with fewer than 150 total student enrolments - can also nominate up to 2 individuals to attend MLTAV Professional learning events at the discounted member rate

2016 Individual Membership Fees: - Early Bird $105 (inc. GST)

available until 28/02/16 - Normal Rate $118 (inc. GST)

from 01/03/16 - Full-time Student $52 (inc. GST) - Unemployed/Retired $52 (inc. GST)

2016 Commercial Membership Fees: - Platinum $498 (inc. GST) - Gold $385 (inc. GST) - Silver $265 (inc. GST)

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LanguagesConnect A publication of the Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Victoria, Inc.

Volume 6 Number 1

February 2016 ISSN no. 1839-4434

MLTAV 2016 Memberships

NOW DUE!

MLTAV Office hours: Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 4.00pm Friday - Office is CLOSED

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In This Issue Page/s 1 MLTAV New Office in Victorian School of Languages premises, Thornbury & MLTAV 2016 Membership Renewal - NOW DUE! 2 In this Issue & Asia Raya - Asian incursions 3 MLTAV 2016 Annual Conference - 6 May, Voting for Languages Nationally 4 AFMLTA Language Learning Space Webinar 23 February 2016 5 MLTAV Languages TeachMeet - Tuesday 1 March 2016 - Haileybury 6 AFMLTA - Ready? Set? Plan! Professional Learning program 7 MLTAV School Language Leaders Networking Dinner - Monday 21 March 2016 8 Victorian School of Languages - Learning a Language Makes a World of Difference 9 The Hamer Scholarships Program 10 Ten Resources in Ten Days & ESA Survey: Understanding ICT in Your School 11 Beauty and the Beast - Carrousel Theatre 12 MLTAV School Member Benefit - School Job Vacancy Advertising 12 How to contact the MLTAV Office & Advertising with MLTAV

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LanguagesConnect Volume 6, Number 1, February 2016

MLTAV 2016 Annual Conference - Voting for Languages Preparations for the MLTAV Annual State Conference, ‘Voting for Languages’, are underway.

Planned Conference Keynote Speaker Panel:

In the lead-up to the 2016 federal election (expected around September, October 2016 - according to Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull), the MLTAV is in the process of inviting the Federal Minister for Education and Training, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham, along with the Shadow Minister for Education / Shadow Minister for Early Childhood, Kate Ellis MP and Senator Nick McKim, Senator for Tasmania, and spokesperson for The Greens Education Policy to participate in a Conference Keynote Panel discussion.

Each major political party representative will be asked to discuss their Party’s plans for ensuring that Australian students are offered quality Languages programs into the future, including funding commitments to support these programs and their Party’s policy for Languages and Cultures education in Australia. This will be followed by a brief Q & A timeslot.

DELEGATE ONLINE REGISTRATIONS - NOW OPEN! HURRY AND REGISTER NOW to secure your attendance to this, not to be missed, Professional Learning and Networking opportunity! To register online, go to: www.mltav.asn.au/conf. If you have any questions regarding registration, please do not hesitate to contact Kerry O’Connor, Office Manager- info@mltav.asn.au / 0437 130 976.

Conference Registration Rates:

• Early-Bird Rate (up to 18 March): $200 (inc. GST) • Normal Rate (after 18 March): $230 (inc. GST) • Non-Member Rate: $350 (inc. GST) • 100 km from Melbourne CBD regional Government school teacher support (funding support

provided by DET): $134 • Student / Unemployed: $135 • Presenter registration is covered by MLTAV

Presentation Expressions of Interest - NOW OPEN! The MLTAV is calling for presentation Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Learning Area matter experts for its 2016 Annual Conference. If you are interested in presenting a 50-minute session that aims to inspire improvement in Languages teachers’ professional practice, and falls within one of the ‘Major Theme Categories’ (relevant to all levels OR Foundation, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary), we are keen to consider your Expression of Interest:

• Australian Curriculum / Victorian Curriculum: Languages • Australian Curriculum General Capabilities and Cross-Curriculum Priorities • Victorian Curriculum Capabilities • VCE • Intercultural and Interdisciplinary Language Learning • Content and Language Integrated Learning • Immersion and Bilingual programs • Assessment and Reporting • Digital Technologies and Blended Learning • Retention of Students • TeachMeet (multiple presenters)

All presenter EOI submissions must be received the MLTAV, BY FRIDAY 5PM 1 APRIL, via an online submission facility - link available via the MLTAV website: www.mltav.asn.au / ‘What’s New in Languages Education’ homepage section. You will be notified of the outcome of your presentation EOI no later than 5pm on Friday 8 April.

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Discover the FREE resources available on the Language Learning Space through the AFMLTA/ESA Webinar:

Tuesday 23 February 2016, 4-5pm (EST) for Secondary School Language Teachers

x All webinars will be FREE and you don't need to register x To log-in, go to http://connect.vic.edu.au/afmltalls/ x For more information, go to afmlta.asn.au x Recordings of all previous webinars are available via lls.edu.au and afmlta.asn.au

x The webinar will focus on the student resources available at lls.edu.au for Chinese,

Indonesian and Japanese including: � Exciting game-based challenges set in a rich graphic novel environment that delve

into the culture of each country � In-country based tutors who can run regular sessions with your students at no

charge � 1000+ teaching resources along with the capacity to store and share your resources

and create learning pathways for individuals and classes � Alignment of resources with the Australian Curriculum � 3 free language apps to reinforce vocabulary through game play � A comprehensive professional learning program on a range of topics that will appeal

to teachers of all languages.

For further webinar details

e: PL@afmlta.asn.au

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DATE: Tuesday 1 March 2016

TIME: 4.30pm - 5.30pm + networking time immediately after

VENUE: Haileybury - Senior School Keysborough Gate 1, 855 Springvale Road, Keysborough VIC 3173

Presentations TeachMeets rely on participants voluntarily sharing. Presentations can be about any resources and/or learning teaching approaches you would like to share e.g. class management, learning styles, teaching methods, tech tools, cool websites, global collaboration. You can volunteer to present either a 2- or 7- minute session or simply come along to see what all the fuss is about! These sessions are short and sharp and at the end of the last session, networking time provides an opportunity to speak informally with presenters and other colleagues.

Registrations To register to attend (and express an interest in presenting if you wish to), please go to http://goo.gl/5gLYGm

Bring Along .. - Work colleagues - A plate of food to share (optional) - tea and coffee will be provided - Something to take down notes / names / contacts / thoughts / ideas

The Modern Language Teachers’ Association of Victoria, Inc. (MLTAV) is pleased to advertise this

FREE Professional Learning and Networking Opportunity

Teachers sharing ideas about teaching and learning with other teachers - this is what the TeachMeet movement is all about. New ideas, personal insights, examples of best practice... what more could you want in a professional learning activity?

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All teachers of Languages (F-10) across Australia are invited to participate in the AFMLTA Ready? Set? Plan! Australian

Curriculum: Languages (AC:L) Professional Learning Program

Workshop Date: Saturday 19 March, 2016 9.30am - 4pm Workshop Venue: Graduate House, 220 Leicester St Carlton Workshop Costs: MLTAV Members: $165 inc GST (inc. catering & materials) Non-Members: $195 inc GST Pre-Service Teachers: $95 inc GST Online Registration: click here More information: afmlta.asn.au Enquiries: PL@afmlta.asn.au This one-day workshop will: � promote and support a national conversation around the AC:L � provide opportunities to become familiar with the structure and key

elements of the AC:L � provide suggestions and samples of various approaches to planning with the

AC:L � examine a range of unit plans to identify useful approaches to programming � stimulate thinking about and opportunities to engage with the curriculum

materials to inform planning of learning and teaching programs relevant to your learners and context

� provide teachers with a balance of theory and practice through language specific exemplification

� support teachers in beginning to plan for and trial the curriculum in classrooms around Australia

� link with the AFMLTA and AITSL Professional Standards and provide a certificate identifying standards addressed

Ready?Set?Plan builds on the 2015 AFMLTA Professional Learning Program Ready?Set?Go! and is informed by the feedback and requests from teachers for further Professional Learning around the Australian Curriculum for Languages. Attendance at Ready?Set?Go! is not a pre-requisite for involvement in the 2016 program. This workshop will also provide information about the Victorian Curriculum and how this connects with the Australian Curriculum for Languages.

Register online NOW to be part of this national Professional Learning opportunity!

click here

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Cost: $85.00 (inc. GST) per person Included:guest speaker; 2-course meal; non-alcoholic drinks, (bar drinks available at own expense); and networking / Q & A opportunity

School Language Leaders

Monday 21 March (7pm - 9pm)Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton

TO REGISTER: Please email Kerry O’Connor to register - info@mltav.asn.auREGISTRATIONS CLOSE - Monday 7 March

Networking DinnerLanguage Leaders Networking Dinners are about bringing together School Language Leaders, Literacy Leaders and Principals / Vice-Principals from across all sectors in an informal, relaxed setting to network with colleagues and engage with guest speakers.

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Guest Speaker Speech Title:The In’s (and Out’s) of Language Program TransformationThis presentation will explore current challenges that are creating a burning platform for change in Languages education. It will focus on essential skills for language leaders to identify and achieve transformational goals that shift the status and outcomes of Languages within their school community.

Bio Guest Speaker - Kathryn MacfarlaneKathryn Macfarlane is a languages education expert, professional change management consultant and an accredited coach and NLP Practitioner. She currently works with the Enterprise Change Leadership Team at National Australia Bank, providing advice and insights at an enterprise level of business change capacity to successfully embed planned transformations. Through her coaching practice, ‘Persistent Shift’, she provides executive and personal coaching to leaders and individuals who are committed to achieving sustainable change. Kathryn is also a successful yachtswoman, having completed over 20,000 nautical miles in offshore racing and cruising. She brings a unique perspective on agility, resilience and endurance to achieving high-quality change outcomes.Kathryn was recognised as a Highly Accomplished Teacher for her work between 2003 - 2009, transforming Languages at Ruyton Girls Junior School into a successful CLIL program teaching ICT in French. She went on to become the Languages Education Consultant for Independent Schools Victoria, providing advice to schools on Languages programs and the integration of ICT in learning activities, facilitating professional development for teachers and service on numerous professional boards and committees. She has provided languages education consulting services to schools and tertiary institutions in Australia, New Zealand and France. Her unique combination of experience in transformational change in both the corporate and education sectors has contributed to Kathryn’s passion for aligning people and organisations with their purpose - to identify a future vision of success and achieve the persistent cultural and bevarioural shift required to get there.

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LEARNING A LANGUAGE MAKES A WORLD OF DIFFERENCEEstablished 1935

Language classes for students from Government, Catholic and Independent schools.

•Albanian*•Amharic*•Arabic •Bosnian•Bulgarian*•Chin (Falam)* •Chin Hakha** •Chin (Matu)*•Chinese (Mandarin)•Chinese (Cantonese)*•Croatian•Dari*•Dinka*•Dutch•Filipino (Tagalog)•French•German•Greek•Hebrew•Hindi•Hungarian•Indonesian•Italian•Japanese •Karen***

•Khmer•Korean•Latin•Macedonian•Maltese •Malayalam* •Malay•Mizo*•Pashto* •Persian•Polish•Portuguese•Punjabi•Romanian•Russian•Serbian•Sinhala•Spanish•Swahili*•Syriac*•Tamil •Tigrinya*•Turkish•Vietnamese •Vietnamese FL***

VETinSchools: Languages available: Chinese,

German, Indonesian, Japanese.

PHONE: (03) 9474 0500 FAX: (03) 9416 9899

EMAIL: vsl@vsl.vic.edu.auWEB: www.vsl.vic.edu.au

VICTORIAN SCHOOL OF LANGUAGESPO BOX 1172 THORNBURY 3071

VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

The Victorian School of Languages (VSL) is a State-wide language service of the Department of Education. The VSL provides language classes for school students in Years 1-12 (VCE) who do not have access to those languages in their home school. Programs are delivered through face-to-face classes in campuses (Centres) across the State and through Distance Education. Contact the Head office for the details of your nearest location.

DISTANCE EDUCATION CLASSESThe following languages are available via distance education for Years 7-12 (VCE) for students who cannot attend face-to-

face classes.

•Arabic•Classical Greek (Years 7 - 11 VCE)

•Chinese First Language •Chinese Second Language•Chinese Second Language Advanced•French•German•Greek•Indonesian•Italian•Japanese•Latin•Spanish

The following languages are available:

CENTRE CLASSESFace-to-Face classes for Years 1-12 (VCE)

are available in 40 campuses around Victoria.

Employment Application forms for language teachers are available from our website.Schools and Teachers are requested to bring this service to the attention of their students & language communities.

Excellent achievement by VSL students is demonstrated annually

by the large numbers who obtain Top VCE scores for languages as well as

Premier's Awards.

* Not offered at VCE level ** Year 11 & 12 VCE offered in 2016*** Year 11 VCE offered in 2016

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The Hamer Scholarships offer Victorians the opportunity for language study and cultural engagement with the dynamic and exciting markets of China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea.

These four leading world economies are making a significant contribution to Victoria’s cultural diversity and economic prosperity. Live and study in China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea and improve language skills and cultural understanding; develop business and people-to-people networks; and contribute to Victoria’s international engagement.

• Hamer Scholarships are valued at $10,000 for language study in China or Indonesia and $15,000 for language study in Japan or Korea.

• The scholarships are offered for a minimum of one semester or 5 – 6 months study at selected universities or institutions in these countries.

• The next Hamer Scholarships application round will open in February 2016.

• Check website for exact application dates.

• The program is open to Victorians aged 21 or above who are Australian citizens or permanent residents (Victorians living and working in China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea may be considered).

• The scholarships are primarily aimed at Victorians working in the public, private, not-for-profit and creative and academic industries.

• Applicants should demonstrate how the scholarship would significantly benefit their business, career path, study plan, or their employer’s current or future engagement with China, Indonesia, Japan or Korea.

• Scholarship recipients will become business, cultural and educational representatives for Victoria.

• For application dates, further information about the scholarships and how to apply, visit www.business.vic.gov.au/hamerscholarships

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IN-COUNTRY LANGUAGE STUDY IN CHINA, INDONESIA, JAPAN OR KOREA

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ESA Survey: Understanding ICT in Your School Education Services Australia (ESA) is a national, not-for-profit company owned by Australian Education Ministers. ESA specialises in the planning, design and delivery of education technology products and service to support learning and teaching.

ESA is looking to better understand schools' use of ICT and their future needs. It is undertaking market research with educators from across the country to understand how to effectively and sustainably deliver ICT products and services that provide measurable outcomes for schools, teachers and students. ESA is seeking your perspective on what good education technology should looks like, as well as the barriers and enablers to effectively using ICT.

To gather your perspectives ESA has developed surveys for:

Principals and Deputy Principals: https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/4buPWc9J Teachers: https://www.schoolsurvey.edu.au/s/np7cZszY

Each survey will take no longer than 10 minutes. It will be open until 29 February 2016. All responses will remain anonymous.

As a thank you for your participation, ESA are offering all those who complete the survey entry in a prize draw to win a $250 voucher.

ESA http://www.esa.edu.au

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Teach like the best in 2016

“ I strongly encourage you to engage with each of the ten resources and think about how you can use them in your school to maximise the impact you and your colleagues have on student learning.

Professor John Hattie

Chair, AITSL

What a great way to start the new school year.

aitsl.edu.au facebook.com/aitsl twitter.com/aitsl youtube.com/aitsleduau

AITSL’s great multi-media resources can help you to teach like the best.

Register today at aitsl.edu.au/1010 and receive a different professional resource via email every day for ten days between 2-15 February.

It’s easy and it’s free. So go ahead: give yourself ten out of ten!

10/10

Ten resources in ten days

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BEAUTY & THE BEAST A BILINGUAL PUPPET SHOW

By Carrousel TheatrePRICE: $6.90 PER STUDENT

AVAILABLE IN: French Italian

German Spanish

About Carrousel Theatre: Carrousel Theatre originated in Europe and has been performing in Australia since 2000. Our objective is to encourage and promote the study of languages and culture through the tradition of puppetry.

A bilingual show: The shows are performed bilingually, (LOTE+ ENGLISH) which gives the students the opportunity to understand the play and to enjoy a cultural experience in its original language. The interaction of the puppets with its public challenges and stimulates the students to use a foreign language without inhibition. All around the world, puppetry remains a powerful form of expression in the performing arts. There are no boundaries to what can be created or performed.

Material provided: Check our website for support material: www.carrousel.com.au. A poster will also be sent upon request.

The audience: Suitable for Primary & Secondary schools, (years 7+8) the performance & LOTE content adapted accordingly.

What we need: 3 tables or desks, 3 chairs and a dividing board.

Where we play: At your school: in a theatre, a hall, a gymnasium or even a double classroom. (Ceiling height: 2,70m or more)

Duration of the peformance: 1 hour performance (50 minute show)- 1 hour and 15 min. to build up the theatre-45 minutes to dismantle it.

Minimum number of students: 80 students Maximum number of students: Between 180 and 200 students per show (depending upon the size of the room where the show will be performed). We can perform up to 3 shows a day.

For Booking/info.: Phone: - (03)9376 5527- 0425736653 enquiries@carrousel.com.au

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MLTAV School Membership Benefit

Current Member School Vacancy Advert:

Teacher of Japanese – Beaconhill College Berwick Campus Years 5,6,7,8 and 9

Beaconhills is seeking a suitably qualified, dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Japanese to work in part-nership with the Head of Japanese in providing effective learning outcomes for Japanese Language students at the Berwick Campus for a short-term replacement contract. The Japanese Teacher is primarily responsible for teaching the Middle and Year 9 Japanese language classes. The Japanese teacher will be expected to develop curriculum and to work as part of the appropriate Learn-ing Team within the framework of the aims and strategic goals of Beaconhills. The incumbent must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students. The position is full-time and commences immediately for a period of several weeks. This position reports to, and takes direction from, the Head of Department, the Heads of Teaching & Learn-ing and the Heads of Section, and is accountable to the Campus Principal and the Headmaster. The Japanese Teacher must hold registration with the Victorian Institute of Teachers. More information can be obtained by contacting Jeannie Ramsay, HR Officer on 03 5945 0260.

Please send applications with all relevant details, including the names and contact details of three referees to:

The Human Resources Department Beaconhills College jobapplications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

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The MLTAV is pleased to offer an additional benefit to our school members.

If MLTAV member schools have a Languages teacher job vacancy they would like to advertise, MLTAV has a new Job Vacancy link on the bottom of the left hand side of the MLTAV homepage, www.mltav.asn.au (see left image for a replica of what you will see on the MLTAV website.

Member schools can email their job vacancy advertisement to MLTAV, info@mltav.asn.au, to be included in this area (for FREE - included in school membership fees) for publicising. Any Languages teachers looking for a placement can use this new facility as one of the ways in which they can search for vacancies in MLTAV Member school Languages Departments.

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MLTAV Committee Members 2016

How to contact the MLTAV office

MLTAV 2016 Committee Meeting dates and locations

Wednesday 10 February, VSL Meeting Room, Thornbury Monday 21 March, Graduate House, Carlton Thursday 28 April, VSL Meeting Room, Thornbury Monday 30 May, VSL Meeting Room, Thornbury Tuesday 16 August, Graduate House, Carlton Wednesday 12 October, VSL Meeting Room, Thornbury Thursday 17 November, Graduate House, Carlton

AGM - Tuesday 6 December, Graduate House, Carlton

MLTAV members are welcome to attend committee meetings as observers, with prior notice to the President.

How to Advertise with MLTAV The Modern Language Teachers’ Association produces two publications, a journal - Languages Victoria, and a newsletter, LanguagesConnect. The advertising rates are the same for both publications. Commercial members of the MLTAV are entitled to one 1/2 page, or two 1/4 pages, of advertising per year free, in either of the publications.

Advertising Languages Connect Published: mid-February; mid-March; mid-April; mid-June; mid- August, mid-October and December, based upon need. The deadline for Languages Connect is the end of the month prior to publication. To organise advertising in either Languages Victoria or Languages Connect, contact Kerry at the MLTAV Office, (see contact details above).

• $390 full page • $240 half page • $160 quarter page • $160 flyer (member rate) $240 flyer (non-member rate)

Languages Victoria

Published twice a year: • July (deadline mid-May) • November (deadline end August)

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Office Manager: Kerry O’Connor

Email: info@mltav.asn.au

Office Mobile: 0437 130 976

PO Address: PO Box 1027, Thornbury VIC 3071

Andrew Ferguson President

Heather Brown Vice-President

Stanley Wang Vice-President

Catherine Spurritt Secretary

Gabriella Bertolissi Treasurer

Grace Alessandrini Observer - DEECD

Jennifer Brown-Omichi Observer - CECV

John Tuckfield / Wendy Brooke

Observer - Classical Association of Victoria

Brigitte Ankenbrand SLA Rep (AGTV - German)

Amy Collins SLA Rep (VILTA - Indonesian)

Jaclyn Curnow General Ctee

Dr. Teresa De Fazio General Ctee

Maree Dellora General Ctee

Maria Dikaiou General Ctee

Yasar Duyal / Omur Altunay / Ozlem Gokoglu

SLA Rep (TTAV - Turkish)

Kylie Farmer General Ctee

Carlos Franco SLA Rep (VATS - Spanish)

Chris Gindidis SLA Rep (MGTAV - Greek)

Viviana Golding General Ctee

Lisa Gunter / Gwenda Thomas

SLA Rep (ATAV - Auslan)

Nathan Lane SLA Rep (JLTAV - Japanese)

Sandy McLeod SLA Rep (CLTAV - Chinese)

Andrew Morabito SLA Rep (AFTV - French)

Angela Natoli General Ctee

Michiko Weinmann General Ctee

Debbie West General Ctee

Maria Zijlstra / Bernadette Brouwers

SLA Rep (DLA - Dutch)

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