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Agendas, English Classes, Feature Story, Contributions & Enq.

Feb 2009: Edition 1 - Issue 1

For Enquiries contact:

Co-ordinator: Stella Gibbs

Tel: 07 3282 6852

Mobile: 0408 816 856

Email: [email protected]

Contribution to Newsletter:

If you would like to advertise a

function, festival, workshop, Art

Exhibition, CD, book or you

would like to share some interest-

ing anecdotes, stories, poems,

jokes, news items, please contact:

Editor: Astrid Tholens,

Tel: 07 3202 2291


Happy New Year We had our first planning meeting for the year, and came up with the idea of working in themes for each month. The sessions will be run by members of the Support Group or invited Speakers, and you are all welcome to participate. If you have any good ideas for the work-shops, give Stella a call.

Leichhardt Community Centre

Cnr Old Toowoomba Rd & DenmanSt Leichhardt.

Free English Classes

& home tutoring available

for migrants and refugees. Enq: Stella 0408 816 856

Colleen 0409 003 028

Ipswich Library, South St, Ips

Mondays: 10am - 11.30am

Tuesdays: 10am - 11.30am

Thursdays: 10am - 11.30am

Goodna Neighbourhood

House, Queen St, Goodna

Thursdays: 9.30am - 11am

Leichhardt Community

Centre, Denman St, Ips

Monday: 10am - 11.30am

February :

Health Nutrition Gardens Mon 1 : Nutrition & Herbs

Mon 8: Eco-Community

Gardens & Leichhardt

Mon 12: Movie night at

Baryy Jones Auditorium,

Ipswich Library, South St.

Starting 6.30pm.

Mon 15: Health Issues &

Natural Therapies

Mon 22 Social Outing -

Breakfast at College’s Cross-

ing from 7.00am to 9.30am.

March: Arts & Crafts 1 March: Silk Painting

workshop at Art-Time

(Booking required) & other

activities at LCC.

Every 3rd Fri day of the month:

Movie nights at Barry Jones

Auditorium, Ipswich Library,

starting at 6.30pm.

S O C I A L O U T I N G S

&

S U M M E R / W I N T E R

R E T R E A T S

Support Links Agenda Mondays 12pm to 2pm

Support Links Multicultural Group - NEWSLETTER

St Mary’s

Primary

School

Artwork

by

Stella

Gibbs

A U S T R A L I A D A Y

A day to celebrate our freedom and independence,

our democracy,

to reflect on our history and focus on the future.

A day to celebrate people

who have made a contribution to the country,

our willingness to help others,

our diversity,

and contribution of migrants to our nation.

A day to celebrate reconciliation or the relationship

between non-indigenous and indigenous Australians

and to reflect on the past treatment of indigenous Australians.

Comments made by Senator Faulkner, at his opening address

at the Australia Day National Conference, 18 May 2009.

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Artisan Wonderland - Ipswich Arts Council

Be part of an exciting series of workshops planned

for 2010. These will be held on Saturday and Sun-

day afternoons on the 4th weekend of every

month from February to November, fourty work-

shops in all. The project aims to employ local artists

and to enable the community to engage with the

arts across a wide range of disciplines.

The workshops will take place in various Ipswich

venues, according to artists‟ requirements. They

will be run from 1pm to 4pm with a break for after-

noon tea. Venues and timeframe will be

announced soon.

For up-to-date information, visit the website:

www.artisanwonderland.blogspot.com


Co-ordinator: Toni Risson Tel 3281 1525

Festivals, Music Concerts, Art Exhibitions & Workshops

We've learned to fly the air as birds,

we've learned to swim the seas as fish,

yet we haven't learned to walk the Earth

as brothers and sisters.

Martin Luther King

Calendar of Concerts & Festivals - Feb 2010

2nd & 4th Sunday of the month -

Markets at Ipswich Mall & d’Arcy Doyle

An exciting new community based market, with

quality crafts, fresh fruit and vegetables, and gourmet

foods.

Saturday 6 Feb: Waitangi Day –8am to 7pm

Te Korowai Aroha Inc at Kingston Butter Factory,

Milky Way Av (off Jacaranda Ave) Kingston.

Authentic Maori Stalls, top Maori entertainers,

Kai & Hangi Stalls, Kids Rides, Kapa Haka.

ALL DAY Alcohol free event

$5 Gate Charge (12 yrs+)

For further details, contact:

Kira Broughton (Secretary) 0432 671 915

Tina Harris (Stall Holders) 0433 706 150

Chinese New Year celebrations:

Chinese Lion Dance, a form of traditional dance in

Chinese culture in which performers mimic a lion’s

movement in lion costume. It is usually performed as

a ceremony to summon luck and fortune to all

passers by.

Dates to be confirmed.

Ipswich Multicultural Projects (IMP) Bringing people together to celebrate and

express diversity through arts and cultural activities and events.

February

Saturday 13 at 9am: Picnic in Queen’s Park

Saturday 20 at 6.45pm: Welsh Night International Cafe

March

Saturday 13 from 9am: Picnic in Queen’s Park

Saturday 27 at 6.45pm: Irish Night International Cafe

IMP Office, Limestone/Ellenborough Sts: 0414703842

IMP Inc Members meeting: every Wednesday at 2pm,

informal meeting

General meeting : every 2nd month at 6pm, for all

members

V I V A I T A L I A G A L L E R Y

The Old Flower Mill Brisbane St, Ipswich

Sunday 13 Feb at 2pm - 4pm

You are warmly invited to attend

the opening of the Viva Ital ia Gallery

with artworks by local art ist Rachel Brown

The event wil l include

l ight refreshments and a chance to meet with art ists from the Ipswich Region.

RSVP 3 Feb 2010

3389 5579

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Calendar of Healthy Lifestyle-2009

Circle Dancing Sessions

Every 2nd Saturday, 10am to 12pm

at Humanities Building, South St, Ips

Enq. U3A office or phone 0408 881 640

Tai Chi & Qigong Classes

Friday morning at 6.30am to 7.30am

At Queen’s Park, Ipswich (off Milford St)

(Ipswich Hospital Foundation - HF)

Yoga Classes

Thursday evenings at 7pm

Leichhardt Community Centre, Cnr Old

Toowoomba Rd & Denman St, Leichhardt

Canoeing - Come and Join Us! MAW-RAW Springfield Lakes, Springfield

You will be provided with full equipment, and in-

structions, morning tea, etc...

To book phone Mandy 07 3510 2719 or

[email protected]

2009—What a Year! By Cassie Mc Mahon 2009 was action packed for me. I attended several Support Links meetings and a few movie evenings. I feel that „diversity adds spice to life‟ and Support Links is one of those spices. After returning from Peats Ridge and a sustain-able bike ride around rural Victoria, I became very excited to encourage people to become more envi-ronmentally aware. I conducted an Oxfam presenta-tion called “Sisters on the Planet” which focused on the social impact of climate change and what indi-viduals are doing in their communities (Bangladesh, Marshall Islands and Australia). Just like other Sisters on the Planet, I have also been involved in many other activities in my local area. In the Ipswich community I have encouraged people to become more sustainable, and have con-ducted workshops on Solar Cooking demonstrations, advocating for better sustainable transport and facili-tating the establishment of a community garden. I love the social, environmental and educational aspects of community gardens. To enhance my pas-sion and knowledge, I studied a Permaculture Design Course at Northey City Farm in Brisbane. I am keen to introduce a diverse range of fruits and vegetables not commonly available at supermarkets. This will also provide an opportunity for people to learn how to grow and prepare meals using fruits and vegetables from other nations. Late last year, I became a Home Sustainability Assessor and can now provide free assessments for home owners, landlords and rental tenants as part of the Green Loans Program. It‟s a wonderful opportu-nity to assist people in reducing their energy and water usage. Once a person has had their household assessed, not only do they get some useful tips on how to be more efficient with their electricity, but householders may also choose to access a Green Loan of $10.000 interest free for up to four years. For 2010 I am looking forward to watching the community gardens flourish, being inspired by won-derful people, as well as inspiring others to become more sustainable.

Environment Health, Exercise, Sport, Diet.

Northey St City

FARM 16 Victoria St,

Windsor

www.nscf.org.au

Northey St City

FARM *Sunday Organic

Markets

*Courses in

Horticulture & Per-

maculture

*Active Parks

Program (Yoga,

Dancing, Crafts,

Music, Festivals))

Leichhardt Community Gardens A design of the proposed community garden at Leichhard Community Centre is available at: [email protected] Movie Night: Wednesday, 3 Feb at 7pm On the transformation of barren sandy soil into a lush food forest. (date & time to be confirmed)

Projects for 2009: Tree planting Composting bays & rollers Install taps for irrigation Collect & plant fruit trees (Heritage varieties) Install raised garden beds. Enq: Ph 0404 677 781 [email protected]

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U N A A (United Nations Association of Australia, Qld)

Tertiary Preparation Scholarships (TPP) (University of Southern Queensland)

Looking for applicants who wish to apply for these scholarships. The basic requirements are that the applicant should be a refugee, have permanent residency status, with a rea-sonable grasp of written and spoken English. TPP aims to prepare students for university entrance and is available to those who left school with no OP, no work history or post school training or who have completed TAFE or other training courses. Email: [email protected]

United Nations Assoc Qld: Tel 3254 1096

Migrant Support Links Library

If you are involved in tutoring, a student, or a member of Support Links, there are a variety of materials available in our Library located at the Leichhardt Community Centre, Youth Building.

If you‟d like some advice on where to find things, talk to Cynthia, the new custodian of the Library.

Contributions are always welcome. Cynthia Graham: Tel 3282 3117

Education, Employment, Services, Tutoring., Language

Astrid Tholens - Arts Degree, Dip. Special Educa-

tion, Dip. ESL, Dip. of Art & Craft

Remedial English and Maths (Gr3 to Gr7)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Enq: Ph 3202 2291 [email protected]

______________________________________

Stella Gibbs - Cert IV in TESOL, Art Teacher

Lessons in English as a Second Language

& Art Classes available from home.

Enq. 0408 816 856 [email protected]

______________________________________

Steve Utting - Primary Teacher, UK

Lessons in English & Maths (Primary Grades)

English as a Second Language


______________________________________

Angy Counsel - ESL Teacher/ESL Trainer

English as a Second Language

Liberal Arts - Speech,Drama,Performance Arts, Film

Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese (Spoken)


Australian Coat of Arms - 1908

A kangaroo and emu stand either side of

a shield made up of six parts, which rep-

resent six states. Above it is a seven-

pointed star representing Federation.

The kangaroo & emu were chosen to

hold the shield because both of these

Aussie natives are unable to walk back-

wards, hence showing that Australia is

always moving forward.

Australian Flag

The union of crosses represents the

principles of parliamentary democracy,

rule of law and freedom of speech. The

commonwealth Star with its seven

points, represents the unity of the six

Australian states, and the seventh point-

stands for all Australian Territories. The

stars of the Southern Cross represents

our geographic position in the Southern

Hemisphere.

Aboriginal Flag

A yellow disk on a horizontally divided

field of black and red. Black represents

the Aboriginal people of Australia.

Red represents the red earth, the red

ochre, and spiritual connection to the

land. Yellow represents the Sun, the

giver of life and protector.

Training for Tutors, by Rodney Stuart, (Lecturer at Bundamba Tafe College)

FREE SESSIONS Friday 18 & 25 Feb

7pm to 9.30pm

Barry Jones Auditorium

Ipswich Library, South St, Ipswich

Enq: Stella Gibbs Mobile 0408 816 856

P r i v a t e T u t o r s

NOTICE

Translation available

Free telephone interpreting services will be ex-

tended to pharmacies across Australia on an

ongoing basis. Studies showed that pharmacies

using these services found it to be a valuable

tool when communicating with non-English

speakers. Registered pharmacies around Austra-

lia will be able to access the service 24 hours a

day, seven days per week.

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Health, Courses, Climate Change, Humanitarian Support

Humanitarian Relief for HAITI Within days of the earthquake in Haiti, The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) made a donation of US $50,000 to provide immediate food aid for survivors. TPRF teamed up with one of its ongoing partners, Friends of the World Food Program (WFP). It was able to begin delivering food within 24 hours of the disaster, since it has an already established aid operation in Haiti, long ranked as the poorest nation in the western hemi-sphere. With stories of ready-to-eat food and trained staff already in Haiti and in the nearby Dominican Republic, WFP delivered rations to over 200,000 people in and around Port-du-Prince. The initial phase of their six-month recovery plan involved the distribution of one-week supplies of High Energy Biscuits, which are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and can provide the immediate energy needed for survival. Up to sixteen million Meals-Ready-to-Eat were distributed en route from the US, Italy and Denmark, to people who had no access to cooking facilities. Food kitchens were set up in strategic locations

including Leogane, which is close to the epicentre of the quake, and which suffered 90% de-struction. Nutritious hot meals were served to survivors in the first week of this tragic event. Less than twenty-four hours after the quake hit, The Prem Rawat Foundation began an ongoing fundraising campaign to help the people of Haiti. TPRF plans to continue its aid for the Haitian people and to provide support and hope in their long road to recovery. If you would like to make a donation for ongo-

ing support, visit: www.tprf.org or www.wpf.org.

H O P E f o r

H A I T I NO W

The Hope for Haiti Now global telethon is also an extraordinary digital album including a variety of artists: Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Keith Urban, Neil Young and many others. You can also purchase the two-hour telethon video. All proceeds from the album and video sales will go to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, Oxfam America, Partners in Health, Red Cross, UNICEF, United Nations World Food Progrm and Yele Haiti Foundation. Your gift will help rush emergency sup-plies to survivors of this catastrophe.

Visit the website: https://hopeforhaitnow.org

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

People are like stained glass windows

they sparkle and shine

when the sun is out

But when the darkness sets in,

their true beauty is revealed

only when there is a light from within.

E A T W E L L - B E A C T I V E Free Community Information Session

For Sudanese, Samoan, Chinese and Fijian born Queenslanders aged over 18, living in Ipswich Area

Ipswich Multicultural Projects invites you to come along and find out about eating and fitness activity options to help you to LOOK GREAT and FEEL HAPPY in 2010.

Attend and receive a FREE Healthy Lifestyle KIT

Booking Phone: 3812 9277

S A M O A N

Wed, 3 Feb, 10am - 12 noon:

St Paul’s Church Hall, Cnr Limestone &

Ellenborough Sts, Ipswich

Mon 8 Feb, 10am - 12 noon

Goodna Neighbourhood House, 33 Queens St, Goodna

S U D A N E S E

Wed 10 Feb, 10am - 12 noon

St Paul’s Church Hall (as above)


Goodna Neighbourhood House (as above)

F I J I A N ( P a c i f i c I s l a n d e r )


Goodna Neighbourhood House (as above)

C H I N E S E

Thurs 25 Feb, 10am - 12 noon

St Paul’s Church Hall (as above)

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MAAT‟s SONG

by Adele Jensen

Born of the sun, the moon and the stars

her Father, the great god RA

the heavenly MAAT plays her eternal lyre

She is the music of the sphere

the universal hum

She holds the Universe in balance

with her harmonious strum

for she is Cosmic order

To hear her muted melody,

no shame, no guilt must enter in

but show love and respect for all mankind

Make no wrong choice, but if you do

she‟ll restore the order.

So sing the heavenly MAAT‟s true song

sing her heart song, sing her moon song

Live a tuneful life, and her ostrich feather of truth

Will measure you well or so THEY TELL

Stories, Poems, Music, Songs.,

MAAT, the harp player

by Adele Jensen

What does LOVE mean? Answers by 4 to 8yr olds. When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn‟t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather did it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That‟s love (Rebecca 8) When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You just know that your name is safe in their mouth. (Billy 4) Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out together and smell each other. (Karl 5) Love is when my mummy makes cof-fee for my daddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK..(Danny 7) Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day.(Mary-Ann 4)

Poem by Leila Rankine, Coorong, Sth Australia http://espress.anu.edu

Land of my father‟s people, Place of my ancestors past,

Never will forget you For, you are dear to my heart

I‟ve climbed your golden sand dunes,

And walked through your native scrub, Swam in your sea green waters

Watched the birds, in their evening flight

Oh spirit of the long ago And guardian of the past

As I stand beside your waters My soul knows peace at last

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Creative Writing, Stories, Poems, Music, Songs.,

Two Wolves, by Mitch Ditkoff

www.ideachampions.com

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about

a battle that goes on inside people. He said,

"My son, the battle is between two wolves

inside us all.

One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow,

regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.

The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope,

serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then

asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."

Capture the Essence Proof Reading

www.explorewriting.co.uk

“Writing is like hunting a beautiful, yet

elusive butterfly. You must be agile, yet

gentle, catching the meaning you want to

convey without crushing it in the process.

You must find the precise words in which to

encapsulate your meaning, so that when

they are read, the essence is released to the

world, vibrant and alive, flying on its own.”

Many authors find the act of proofreading

their manuscript to be difficult., but it‟s more

a matter of perseverance than anything else.

Is it the most fun part of writing? Not really.

But it‟s essential if you want to deliver a top-

notch product to an editor, agent, or pub-

lishing house. And it helps you become a

better writer because you begin to proof-

read automatically during the creative

process.

Here are some tips to help you:

-Divide your article/story into smaller chunks

and check for misuse of language or mis-

placement of punctuation marks

-Train your eye to focus on any words that

are out of place (spelling, grammar, syntax)

-Avoid using the proofreading stage to

change your article, as this will make more

work for yourself

-Put yourself in the mind of the reader, and

try to imagine how they might perceive your

writing

-Read your manuscript out loud, and be

aware of what you are trying to convey in

your composition

-Use shorter, more dynamic sentences

rather than lengthier ones full of clauses

-Make sure that every sentence (and words

within them) has a purpose and can stand

alone

-Everything needs to support the main idea

-Less is more. Often a good idea can be

obscured by too many words. Leave room

for your work to breathe

by

Astrid

Tholens

Arrival excerpt from the novel Heartland,

by Angelika Fremd

In the summer of 1956, the tiny logging town of Eejon was tinder-dry. Its few brittle timber houses slanted carelessly, appearing to move in the heat-haze. The once lusty river which flowed through the centre of the township had shrunk to an array of turbid waterholes, and the grocery store, the town hall and the pub stood deserted, their timbers aching in the heat. At this time of the year the westerlies gathered force, driving shafts of hot air through cracks in walls and buckling window frames. Chained logs, drawn by straining overheated trucks, ignited fallen eucalyptus leaves, bracken and dry fern. Galahs, swift rosellas and red-crowned cockatoos shunned the bush, seeking out the safety of human habitation, perching on fences, eaves and telephone wires. Kookabur-ras swooped repeatedly to catch prey delivered by the smouldering undergrowth, flying high with their writhing victims—brown, black and honey-coloured snakes, dropping them finally on high-tension wires where in time their skeletons bleached white.

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