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NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2018
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CONTENTS GU COLLEGIATE 4
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Chairperson's Cocktail Party Chairperson of the Council of The Graduate Union invites all Members to celebrate another wonderful year Members' Christmas Party Join Members and their guests for a traditional Christmas dinner
FESTIVE SEASON NEWS 6
End of Year Function Menus Christmas Summer BBQ Traditional Christmas
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Duntroon Society Victorian Branch Luncheon
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Dr Deborah Towns and Dr John Andrews win award for their book
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Nitin Desai and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
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The Melbourne Grammar School Boys reunion
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The New Roebourne Project Group
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Festive Season Jam
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS
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Christmas Toy and Food Drive
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October 2018 Listings
FEATURES
OTHER
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Feedback October
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Innovation Progressive service leads to OAM for GP
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Extracurricular Stroke Forum discusses the different roads to recovery
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Discovering Melbourne
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Diamond Jubilee Campaign Contribution Form
Pat Cahir OAM tells of the legacy of war
REVIEWS 13
November Monthly Luncheon Dr Ross McMullin
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October Women’s Forum Old Age and Dementia
GRADUATE HOUSE NEWS 15
Dr Anne Candelaria presented at the Centre for Vocational and Educational Public Policy Seminar
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GU Chairperson of Council elected as President of the International Association of Judges
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GU new Jewellery
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Venture Capital Institute visits Graduate House
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GU COLLEGIATE Chairperson's Cocktail Party
Italian Conversation Dinner
Bridge Nights
Chairperson of the Council of The Graduate Union invites all Members to celebrate another wonderful year.
Come along to dine while learning to speak Italian with an experienced teacher.
Join in a game or learn to play the card game Bridge. Enjoy biscuits, tea and coffee.
Members $17 non-members $25
Members $2 non-members $5
5:30pm to 7:00pm Fri, 30th November
6:00pm Tue, 4th December
7:20pm for 7:30pm start Wed, 5th, 12th December
Special Morning Breakfast
Women's Forum
Members' Christmas Party
Non-resident Members are welcome to join Resident Members for a hearty breakfast at Graduate House.
Join the ladies for the traditional end of year session of jokes and laughter.
Join Members and their guests for a traditional Christmas dinner.
Free for Members By invitation only to non-members
Free for Resident Members non-resident Members $20
Forum is free. All are welcome. Lunch is at Member and non-member prices.
Resident Members $20 non-resident Members $56 non-members $66 concession $58.50
7:30am to 8:30am Tue, 11th December
10:00am for 10:30am start Wed, 12th December
6:00pm for 6:30pm start Fri, 14th December
BOOK NOW via our website, by phone (03) 9347 3428, by email to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or at Reception.
Graduate House is closed for the festive season, our last day of operation is Wednesday, 19th December 2018. We re-open on Monday, 7th January 2019. We wish you a happy festive season and a safe and prosperous 2019.
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THE GRADUATE UNION
of The University of Melbourne Inc.
The Hon Gaetano (Tony) Pagone Chairperson of the Council of The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc. invites Members to the
Chairperson’s Cocktail Party
Graduate House
220 Leicester Street, Carlton
Friday, 30th November 2018
5:30PM to 7:00PM | Dress: After Five
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Members’ Christmas Party with entertainment from
Melbourne Georgian Choir Friday, 14th December 2018 6:00PM arrival for a 6:30PM start
Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton
Entrée Seafood Salad (df, gf) or Warm Lamb Salad (df, gf) Vegetarian Option: Mushroom Risotto (v, gf) Main Course Seasoned Turkey Breast with Apricot and Macadamia Stuffing with Gravy (gf) or Salmon with Orange Marmalade Glaze (df, gf) Vegetarian Option: Vegetarian Moussaka (v, gf) Dessert Plum Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce (v) or Mini Pavlova with Tropical Fruit Compote and Double Cream (gf) (v) vegetarian (df) dairy free (gf) gluten free
RSVP by Monday, 10th December 2018 email: admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or phone: (03) 9347 3428
$20.00 Resident Members $56.00 non-resident Members $66.00 non-members $58.50 non-member concession
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End of Year
Function Menu Christmas Summer BBQ SET MENU FOR LUNCH OR DINNER
Available from 1st November until 17th December 2018 IN THE GRADUATE HOUSE COURTYARD
Main Course
Porterhouse steak (gf), Lamb cutlets (gf) Gourmet sausages, Honey mustard chicken thighs (gf) Vegetarian burgers (v), BBQ haloumi and eggplant (v) (gf) Onions (v) (gf) and a selection of summer salads (v) (gf) Prawn kebabs and Natural oysters (gf) are available for $8.50 extra per person
Dessert
Blueberry pavlova (v) (gf) Fruit salad and cream (v) (gf) (gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian
57.00 per person
$
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End of Year
Function Menu Traditional Christmas SET MENU FOR LUNCH OR DINNER
Available from 1st November until 17th December 2018 FOR EACH COURSE, CHOOSE TWO OPTIONS Table service is 50/50 drop
EntrĂŠe
Seared scallops with fresh tomato and basil (df) (gf) Duck breast with blackberry-port sauce (df) (gf) Creamy polenta with wild mushroom (gf) (v)
Main Course
Seasoned turkey breast with apricot and macadamia stuffing served with gravy (gf) Salmon with orange marmalade glaze (df) (gf) Vegetable and lentil Wellington (v)
Dessert
Plum pudding with custard and brandy sauce (v) Choc mint ripple cake (v) Summer fruit salad (gf) (v) Two courses $56.00 per person Three courses $66.00 per person
Minimum 15 Guests (df) dairy free (gf) gluten free (v) vegetarian
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Festive Season Jam Apricot Jam and Pineapple Lime Jam Our jams are made from carefully selected premium ingredients and contain no added preservatives.
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6.50 each
Available for a limited time. Order before Friday, 14th December 2018 or until sold out. You can purchase at Graduate House or order online at https://www.graduatehouse.com.au/product/graduate-house-jam/.
Online orders must be picked up at Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC 3053. If you wish for your order to be shipped to you, please ring our ofďŹ ce on (03) 9347 3428 and we will advise you regarding shipping costs.
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This year, the Christmas Toy & Food Drive is again supporting The Venny Children’s communal playground and support service in Kensington, and Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Graduate House supports these worthy causes and we are grateful for the tremendous support provided by the Melbourne North Police Station, particularly for their safety presentation at the start of each year to our Resident Members.
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Pat Cahir OAM and the legacy of war John Cahir shares his family's military stories Military awards and legacy are layered thick in John Cahir’s family, with two medal-receiving generations in his family; firstly his grandfather in the First World War and then his father in the Second World War. Here we outline his fascinating family history, and the belated gallantry medal that was finally posthumously awarded to John’s grandfather, 99 years after he had been recommended for it. John Cahir is humbled when he speaks about the contribution his family has made in these wars. Including both of his grandfathers, his father and four uncles, and impacting his whole family, service in the wars was a priority in his family, and created an impact that is still felt by current generations of the Cahir family. Not a man of many words, John and his father Pat, compiled a folio album of information about the wars, including government records, photos and newspaper clippings which all outline the family’s military history. This history was recently updated with the posthumous award of a gallantry medal, his grandfather’s, Thomas Francis Cahir (aka Frank) who was recommended for it in 1918. Talking about the life of his grandfather, Frank, John says the award makes his grandfather one of the few, if not the only, Australian serviceman to have received both a Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and a Military Medal (MM). The DSM is part of Australia’s current Honours and Awards system whilst the Military Medal was a bravery award made under the Imperial system, not used now by Australia. The history and poignancy of Frank's
Pat Cahir, left and his older brother Jim, right (now deceased). This photo was taken on 30th April 2016. In this photo, Jim is wearing (above his WW2 service Medals) the French Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur awarded to him in November 2015 by the French Government which relates to his service in the RAAF Squadron forming part of Bomber Command, and pertained to his part in the liberation of France. life after the war and the legacy that he left to his family and his three sons is not lost on John. Frank’s posthumous DSM was accepted on his father’s behalf from the Governor of Victoria in September 2017 by Frank’s surviving son, Patrick. This is his story.
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First World War: Frank Cahir Regarding the war, little was told, or passed on about the Great War, from Frank Cahir, who died in 1928. His grandson, John, has over time pieced together some of the moving records and artefacts that his family have
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of the time, many of which were discovered after the war by his sons. Frank went to the war at age 24, having previously started his training to become a pharmacist at the Victorian College of Pharmacy. Becoming a private of the 2nd Australian Field Ambulance, his unit boarded a ship that would stop at Albany in Western Australia and then continued onto Egypt, where they would undergo hard training. After this training, Frank and his unit went to Turkey, where he would be one of thousands to experience the Gallipoli landing at Anzac Cove on 25th April 1915. He served as a stretcher‑bearer there. In his own words, Frank wrote to his mother in July 1915 from Gallipoli, saying: “…Sunday, April 25th is a day I will never forget. The first boat to hit the shore was full of 3rd Field Ambulance men (as they accidentally got ahead of the Infantry in the dark). There were eight of them killed and 17 of them wounded out of the one boat…Those first few days are like a huge nightmare to us, but the work our men did was glorious. Carrying men off from the top of the hills under an awful hail of shrapnel, but the thanks and grips of the hands of the dying and wounded would only spur you on to do more…” After more than seven months of facing the horrors of Gallipoli, Frank was still motivated to continue his work of saving men during the war. Due to his exemplary work, he had been promoted to the rank of Staff-Sergeant in June of that year. Serving on the ANZAC battlefield till November 1915, he continued on to Marseilles with the rest of the A.I.F. in March 1916, and served with the 2nd Field Ambulance during the Battle of the Somme, including the horrendous Battle of Pozières, a battle in which he lost a great friend, Staff-Sergeant George Fish. They had served together at Gallipoli. Frank was awarded a Military Medal on 27th October 1916 for the bravery
that he had shown as a stretcher-bearer during the first weeks of the Gallipoli campaign. In early 1918, Frank was transferred into the 9th Australian Field Ambulance, serving with it through some of the momentous battles of 1918 in which the 9th Brigade played a part. Furthermore, in September 1918, he was recommended for a Distinguished Frank’s three boys, taken in 1928. Conduct Medal From left, Pat, Vin and Jim Cahir (DCM). This recommendation was in May 1928, after taking his own made by the commanding officers life. The Cahir family believe that of the 9th and 10th Australian Field Frank “was just another casualty of Ambulances. However, for unclear that terrible war”. After only six and reasons, this DCM award was then half years of marriage, Mabel, his never gazetted, and thus ‘technically’ grief-stricken wife was left to bring the medal was never formally up their three sons, all aged under awarded to Frank. five in 1928. Occurring in unusual Frank continued to work throughout the war and served until the end of hostilities, on 11th November 1918. After seeing so much tragedy in the war, he also had some personal tragedy with both his sister Eileen, and one of his brothers, Vincent dying within 12 months of the end of the war.
circumstances, it is assumed that Frank may have suffered from (what we now refer to as) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Although there is some speculation from the Cahir family about the exact reasons Frank took such a drastic step, the event impacted his grieving wife and young boys drastically.
In September 1919, Frank joined the Australian Graves Services (AGS), continuing his service until July 1921.
Undoubtedly, Frank’s four years of war in some of the most fierce battles of WW1 must have been part of the explanation. Part of this family’s story is told in the Australian War Memorial’s current exhibition titled ‘After the War’.
In 1922, Frank married his wife Mabel, an Irish girl, whom he had met on the ship ‘Demosthenes’ on his way back from Europe, and they settled in Preston, Melbourne. They had three sons, Jim (actually named Francis) born in 1923; Patrick, (known as Pat) born in 1925; and Vin, born in 1927.
Second World War: The three brothers: Pat, Jim and Vin Cahir Tragedy struck early however when Frank died young at the age of 38
Frank and Mabel’s three boys grew up above a cake shop in Preston. In time they would come to experience the rigours of war themselves, serving in the Second World War. After initially serving in the army, Jim joined the RAAF and became a mid-upper gunner in a Halifax with 466 Squadron, part of the Bomber Command; Pat served in the
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evading capture for a couple of days, Jim was soon discovered by an armed German farmer, who handed him over to the Wehrmacht. Jim spent 17 months as a Prisoner of War (POW) in Stalag IVB near Mühlberg, Germany. At the age of 20, Pat also served in the fighting against the Japanese at Balikpapan in Borneo in 1945, serving as a signaller in Forward Observation parties of the 2/4th Field Regiment.
Frank’s widow, Mabel Cahir (nee Murray), with their three sons, August 1931. Front (L–R), Jim, Pat and Vin Cahir 2/4th Field Regiment which was an artillery regiment in the 2nd A.I.F.’s 7th Division; and Vin served in the Royal Australian Navy on the HMS (Her Majesty's Ship)Whang Pu. All three brothers came to have their own individual experiences of the war. One especially difficult moment in Jim’s service was when his Halifax bomber crew (on their third operational ‘trip’) and part of a Bomber Command mission, experienced firsthand the sacrifices of war. Seeing his plane seriously damaged by an attacking German nightfighter, Jim’s young 21 year old pilot, gave up his own life by ordering his six crew-members to bale out whilst he struggled to control the plunging, burning Halifax, and by doing this allowed his crew to escape, knowing he would not be able to escape. This selfless act would make a lifelong impression on Jim, giving him a new appreciation of the sacrifices made by so many who served. Once safely on the ground, and after
Similarly, his youngest brother, Vin served on a Royal Australian Navy ship around New Guinea and other parts of the South-West Pacific.
After the war, all three brothers went on to marry and have families. By July 2017, the descendants of Frank and Mabel Cahir would number over 100.
The medal Still, a mystery would remain over why the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) for Frank had never been formally gazetted, and thus awarded. His sons had a photo of their father in which he was wearing the DCM ribbon next to the one for his MM. A ‘Valour Tribunal’ was announced by the Gillard government in 2011 to look into certain high-profile cases in the armed forces, with the Tribunal inviting public submissions. Seeking to clear up the mystery of their father’s case, Pat and Jim submitted a compelling submission on their ANZAC father’s behalf. After a lengthy and complicated process, and several years of enquiring through different avenues, it was finally decided that Frank would be awarded the DSM, and this was
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gazetted by the Governor-General on 17th July 2017. The process for approval for the DSM would see the Chief of Army, the Minister for Veterans Affairs and the Governor-General of Australia all approve the posthumous award of this significant gallantry and leadership medal for Thomas Francis Cahir in 2017. Son Pat, at the age of 92 was able to accept it on his father’s behalf, receiving the medal 99 years after Frank had been recommended for it, and happily closed a very long chapter in the Cahir family’s history. Pat’s older brother, Jim, aged 94, who had been very confident the approvals for this DSM were soon to be finalised and issued, unfortunately passed away in April 2017, not living to attend the Investiture Ceremony held for their father’s long-awaited DSM last year. John says while the family is happy to have received some clarity and to have finalised the matter, the greatest lesson they have learned due to their close links to war, and family history, is the awareness that life is very precious and needs to be lived. Their war experiences, highlights that life is very short and so needs to be lived to the full, and to the best of our ability, whilst we are here. Today, some of Frank and Mabel Cahir’s descendants continue to serve in the Australian Defence Forces. Pat has a grandson serving in the Australian Army and one of Jim’s grandsons serves in the RAAF. Remembering the sacrifices made by his grandfathers and uncles, John and the rest of his large extended family are proud of the legacy they have received from their forebears who have served for our country in times of war. Thanks to John Cahir for this assistance with this story. vvv
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November Monthly Luncheon Review Wednesday, 14th November 2018 Dr Ross McMullin shows how a historian can bring the past back to life The idea that the past is a foreign country, is wrong, according to Dr Ross McMullin, who is on a firsthand basis with the survivors and artefacts from the First World War. Presenting at the November Monthly Luncheon on his latest book, Farewell, Dear People, Dr McMullin spoke with gusto about the ‘lost generation’ in the First World War, and how this book can help us get to know 10 outstanding Australians who were an intrinsic part of Australia’s history. The room came to a hush as Dr McMullin made his way to the podium. Filled with quiet anticipation, the audience of 84, and one of the largest Monthly Luncheons held at Graduate House, saw Dr Ross McMullin address the crowd. Author of six books, and award-winning historian, biographer, writer and speaker, he began to speak, excited by the potential of his book and the captured audience, sympathetic to the topic. Beginning his talk, he outlined the Australia that was, prior to the First World War – a country with less than five million in population but which suffered a loss of 60,000 soldiers, either dead or maimed, in the First World War. Suitably labelled the ‘lost generation’, his book outlines the catastrophic nature of this loss. Farewell, Dear People is a book that tries to address the human cost of war, by bringing to life, and identifying some of the people that went to war, emphasising their potential and the gap left by losing so many young men at one time. Dr McMullin also recognises the significant study done on the
Dr Ross McMullin at the Monthly Luncheon collective impact of these casualties. He says this interest is “appropriately democratic and consistent with our egalitarian traditions”. But then he asks, “do we know our war heroes, or who they were? Do we know their stories?” “No we don’t,” he says. Attempting to answer this question, the book has a simple purpose. “The aim of this book is to remedy this deficiency in the national story. The book covers 10 Australians of rare potential who died during the war. They had outstanding pre-war achievements and character. They came from a variety of backgrounds, both geographically and socially. Some affluent and some decidedly not… for each of these remarkable Australians I have written an extensive biography, explaining why they were special and why each of them was a profound loss to Australia.” Talking about the 10 unique individuals who saw their future cut short through the First World War, he retrieves these individuals from the anonymity of history and
outlines their lives, writing detailed biographies that bring to life the spirit and personalities of these soldiers who went to war. The first of these is Geoff McCrae. A budding architect, he was the offspring of a creative dynasty, who combined his family’s flair for writing and drawing with a strong sense of right and wrong. Participating in Gallipoli, he penned the title of the book in a letter, prior to the Battle of Fromelle, in France. Similarly, Clunes Mathison, was considered not just an Australian loss but also an international one. An acclaimed medical researcher, he was born and educated in Victoria and received glowing accolades of his capacity as a scientist and researcher from many important academic leaders. Directors and esteemed professors lamented his loss. “For the science and medicine throughout the world – the loss is irreparable,” quoted Dr McMullin. A revered scientists, Mr Mathison was judged to be a person with talents that were “infinitely precious” and a loss that was lamented for decades after his death.
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Robert (also known as Bob) Bage, was another such person. A talented engineer, he was part of Mawson’s Antarctic expedition and spent two gruelling years conducting strenuous research in terrible conditions. Living two years in Antarctica, not far from the South Pole, his mission saw him endure months of apocalyptic weather and dangerous conditions that challenged everyone’s physical endurance and mental health. Completing his research in the “windiest place on the planet”, he survived this difficult challenge to only see him be killed in his first fortnight in Gallopoli. Worst of all would be the knowledge that his death was avoidable, Dr McMullin says. Another exceptionally talented soldier was Tom Elliot, who was from a working-class background from Marrickville. A soldier from the second intake at Duntroon, he was the winner of the highest marks at the Military College. He became an Officer in the 60th battalion in 1916, and received the highest praise from his superiors. His death was a tragedy to his mother, who suffered greatly from his loss and who was subsequently committed to an asylum and died of Spanish flu. Edward ‘Ted’ Larkin was another outstanding individual. Growing up in Sydney, he caused a political upset in Sydney by winning the seat of Willoughby for the Labor Party, in a time when the Labor Party was unheard of in the North Shore of Sydney. His success caused an upset and soon he was predicted to have a bright political future. Enlisting in the Great War, he regarded going to the war as ‘the setting of a good example’ and once he started his service he became sick in Egypt. After this he went on to be among the first to go to Gallipoli, and died there in 1915. Today, he is remembered by a plaque on the wall in the NSW Legislative Assembly unveiled in late 1915.
In outlining the interests and talents of these young soldiers, Dr McMullin spoke about their sporting interests, emphasising the rugby versus Aussie rules (Australian Football League) rivalries and passionate lives of all these soldiers. Presented in a chatty manner, the stories and jingoistic sporting mannerisms popular of the day, Dr McMullin painted a clear picture of the lost contribution and gap each one of these men left in their families and communities, which they left behind. Another such person was George Challis. A brilliant Australian Rules Footballer, he grew up in the little hamlet of Cleveland, Tasmania, and then went on to play four successful seasons with the Carlton Football Club which started in 1912. A popular figure in the club, his sporting feats were regularly immortalised in the local newspapers. When he was finally enlisted to go to war (having had some difficulty due to being deemed medically unfit because of a minor toe problem) he was made a Sergeant soon after enlisting. George would initially arrive in Egypt for service but then headed off to France, where he would die in the lead up to the Battle of Fromelles – where the worst 24 hours in Australian war history would occur. Carew Reynell was a visionary winemakers from Reynella, South Australia. Committed to the family business of wine making, he used the latest techniques to make wine and was a highly regarded community leader. He was also a talented horseman and well regarded commander. Serving in Turkey, he was killed in August 1915, and was “worshipped by his men” says Dr McMullin. Carew was married and left behind a widow and two children. Another soldier that came to inspire greatness was Wilfred Lukin Harper. The inspiration behind one of the character’s in Peter Weir’s film
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Gallipoli, the soldier would appear to be very similar to the character in the film, Archy Thompson. Similar to his film character, he was a member of the 10th Light Horse Regiment and came from a farming background and from WA. In contrast to his film character, Wilfred had an interest in cricket and football, and not in running or athletics. Wilfred also had a notable brother in the 10th Light Horse regiment, personality Gresley Harper who was also a lawyer. Amiable, convivial and extremely popular, Gresley had a strong sense of humour, as shown to his mother in his letters, when writing back. Arriving at the frontline in May 1915, he would be put to the test where through assisting a captured Turkish soldier in a frontline crater, he would see the soldier defend the Australian soldiers against other Turks and allow for their escape from the crater, to the benefit of the Australians. Gresley and Wilfred would pass away at Gallipoli. Keen to present a balanced representation of the varied soldiers that went to the war, Dr McMullin says it was while he researched Western Australians in the book that he found out about the last man in the book. Another overachieving soldier, Alexander ‘Phipps’ Turnbull, was an outstanding sportsman and scholar. Receiving a Rhodes Scholarship from Oxford University, he would be the fourth Rhodes Scholar to emerge from WA. A colleague of the other soldiers in the 10th Light Horse Regiment, he was a deadly combination of “widely admired character and personality with academic attainments of the highest distinction”, said Dr McMullin. Anticipated to achieve great things after the Great War in law or politics, he became engaged to marry but died in Gallipoli in August 1915. In summarising some of his work involved in writing the biographies
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for the book, Dr McMullin mentioned the overwhelmingly positive response the idea of the book received from people. “The idea of the book Farewell, Dear People seemed to strike a strongly favourable response, much more so than with any of my previous books. “Naturally, I hope that the execution of the task has lived up to the potential of the idea. Retrieving these forgotten lives has been an exacting research challenge. I think they’re strong stories but I am hopelessly biased, so what I think about them doesn’t matter at all.”
Determined to provide a more informed legacy of the people who went to the Great War and became the ANZACs and servicemen, this book goes a long way towards filling the gaps of information Australians have about the ‘Lost Generation’. Thank you Dr Ross McMullin for an inspiring talk. Dr Ross McMullin will return (by popular demand) as guest speaker for the Monthly Luncheon on 13th November 2019. vvv
“What does matter to me is this – now that they have been retrieved – they should not be forgotten again.”
Dr Ross McMullin's latest book entitled Farewell, Dear People
Dr Anne Candelaria at the Centre for Vocational and Educational Public Policy Seminar On Thursday, 8th November, Dr Anne Candelaria gave the Centre for Vocational and Educational Public Policy Seminar at the Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne seminar was titled, The role of power and institutions in education reform in the Philippines. Dr Candelaria is the Associate Dean for graduate programs at Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines as well as a faculty member of the Department of Political Science. She is one of two visiting 2018 United Board Fellows currently residing at Graduate House. This seminar presented a study that examines education reform as a public policy, not in the normative or prescriptive sense, but as a social fact. Problems and solutions related to education, therefore, are a social construction of institutions
and actors that are involved in the decision-making process. Taking cue from historical institutionalism, this seminar illustrated how education reform in the Philippines unfolded over a period of more than eight decades, starting in 1925 with the Monroe Study and culminating in 2013 with the K to 12 Reform Program. Dr Candelaria argued that education reform perhaps should be seen as an institution in itself, rather than a process that is influenced by one. In doing so, it rejects the view of education reform as either market- or Dr Anne Candelaria state-driven and expands it into an independent ‘object’ that persists who attended the seminar said, within the political landscape and “I extend our congratulations to can affect actions and decisions being Dr Candelaria on her wonderful, made over time. intelligent, elegant, professional and informative presentation.” The Graduate Union CEO/Head of College, Dr Kerry Bennett, vvv www.graduatehouse.com.au / ABN 55610 664 963 / IARN A0023234B / 15
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Women’s Forum Review Wednesday, 17th October 2018 Old Age and Dementia 1. Dementia deaths have increased by 68% over the past 10 years, according to reports from the Council on The Ageing (COTA) Victoria. Alzheimer's disease is the main cause of dementia. 2. There are currently no known cures for some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) clinic from the University of NSW run computer-based courses to stimulate healthy brain activity. They work to assess, prevent and treat cognitive decline, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and depression in older adults. 3. Luminosity Brain Games is an app consisting of games that claim to improve memory, attention, flexibility, speed of processing, and problem solving. 4. U3A (University of the Third Age) is a good way of keeping the mind active, with a variety of courses and classes. There are no tests, just enthusiasm and social interaction among the network. U3A is an international organisation, whose aims are the education and stimulation of mainly retired members of the community – those in their third 'age' of life. 5. Gadgets and smartphones can provide other resources that may have not been available before. 6. Family members are always busy so time is a precious commodity. People don't realise how much old age can slow down the elderly. Everyone's priorities are different so consideration for the patient involves time and effort. Family support and friends are important in dealing with dementia.
7. We should all be planing ahead for what might happen in our old age. Health, legal and financial matters should be handled prudently for the benefit of the individual. The Power of Attorney and end of life directives should be considered and thought about. 8. Abuse of the elderly is a big factor that must be considered and avoided, especially in nursing homes. It is important for the elderly to have conversations with their loved ones, and make their attitude about these matters known so that the right decisions can be made, whether by them or on their behalf. Quality of life is important. 9. Nursing homes face issues such as under staffing or poorly paid staff which can lead to patients being mistreated. Those in charge of funding should look into this and hopefully something positive and constructive will prevail. The Royal Commission should be investigating these Aged Care institutions. 10. Culturally in the East, there is a different attitude to respecting the elderly whereas in the West, the attitude is more disposable whereby a nursing home is one way in and there is no leaving until death. Dying with dignity is what we are all aspiring for. vvv
The next Women’s Forum Wednesday, 12th December 2018 As is the tradition, this last forum for the year will be a reflection on discussions past with jokes and laughter. 10:00am for 10:30am start The forum is free Lunch is at Member and non-member prices
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GU Chairperson of Council elected as President of the International Association of Judges Congratulations to The Chairperson of Council of The Graduate Union, The Hon Justice Tony Pagone, who was recently elected President of the International Association of Judges (IAJ) at its Central Council session on 16th October 2018 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The International Association of Judges was founded in Salzburg, Austria in 1953. It is a professional, non-political, international organisation, bringing together national associations of judges, not individual judges, who are approved by the Central Council for admission to the Association. The main aim of the Association is to safeguard the independence of the judiciary, which is an essential requirement of the judicial function,
The Hon Justice Tony Pagone guaranteeing human rights and freedom. The organisation currently encompasses 90 such national
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GU new Jewellery Just in time for the festive season, Graduate House has developed its own limited-edition line of jewellery items for its Members to gift over the coming holiday season. Devised as a way of marking and celebrating the key milestone of 60 years since the purchase of Gladstone Terrace in 1957, the two specially crafted cufflink designs were developed in consultation with renowned architect, illustrator and token designer, Michael Lindell, during the winter months and were released in October this year. The elegantly designed, disc shape cufflinks, are made of 82.5 sterling silver, and feature The Graduate Union’s legacy branding of a three-winged motif, based on the winged victory symbol. The cufflinks come in two designs, plain sterling standard (with no diamond in the middle) and sparkling diamond (with a cubic zirconia in the middle). The new cufflink range is a limited-edition item, with only 10 cufflink sets created, with five cufflink sets of each type in existence.
It is anticipated that the design of the cufflinks will enable future replicability in other jewellery pieces. The first prototype of the cufflinks was presented as a gift to The Graduate Union’s past Chairperson of Council, Cr Rhys Watson, in March, as an acknowledgement of his work. The cufflinks are expected to become a collector’s item, with different cufflink editions to be made every five years. Graduate House invites you to view these cufflinks at reception or to see them on our website at: https://www.graduatehouse.com.au/product/diamondjubilee-cufflinks/ vvv
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Venture Capital Institute visits Graduate House On Monday, 15th October, The Graduate Union proudly hosted a morning tea for the visiting Chairman of the Venture Capital Institute (US), Mr Clare Fairfield. The Venture Capital Institute (VCI) is a values-based venture capital group. It is a not-for-profit entity established in the US in 1974 by the leaders and founders of the venture capital industry. VCI has been established for several years in Asia and Europe and is now setting up activities in Australia and New Zealand. The VCI’s goals are to: • Develop and nurture successful and sustainable innovative entrepreneurial ecosystems within all partner countries and regions. • Established and manage educational and investment partnerships and networks that
significantly and positively impact the long-term global success rate of entrepreneurial ventures. • Be viewed by entrepreneurs as the premier global partner for innovative entrepreneurial venture creation, growth, and investment through traditional and profit-driven impact investment vehicles. The Graduate Union invited a number of engineers who are working in innovation, and business people to the morning tea to meet Mr Fairfield. Attending were Mr Grant Scott, MSc (Eng.), CPEng, JD (Law), Director, Ki Strategies Pty Ltd., who had facilitated the meeting; Dr Kerry Bennett, our CEO/Head of College; Mr Robert Maclellan AM, former Minister for Planning in the Victorian State Government; Mr Howard Hutchins; Dr David
Wilson, Senior Research Fellow, Engineering Infrastructure, The University of Melbourne; Mr Jesse Wilson, engineer; Professor Naomi Soderstrom, Professor of Accounting and Deputy Head of Department. Accounting Department, Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne; and Dr Soroush Maghsoudi from The University of Melbourne. We look forward to further fruitful discussions with VCI. Further information about VCI: http://www.vcinstitute.org/ vvv
Duntroon Society Victorian Branch Luncheon On Thursday, 18th October, The Duntroon Society held their Victorian Branch Luncheon at Graduate House. The Duntroon Society exists to enable its members to maintain their officer training links through social and professional contact and an association with the Royal Military College. Membership of the Duntroon Society is open to graduates of the Royal Military College, Duntroon; the Officer Cadet School (OCS); the Officer Training Unit (OTU); the Women's Royal Australian Army Officer Corps
Officer Cadet School (WRAAC OCS); and to all current and former commissioned officers of the Australian Army. The Master of Ceremonies was Life Member, Brigadier Bob Slater (Ret’d). He introduced Brigadier Nicholas Jans (Ret'd) OAM, who spoke briefly about his book, Leadership Secrets of
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the Australian Army (Allen & Unwin, 2018). In the foreword to this book, Lieutenant General David Morrison AO, former Chief of Army and 2016 Australian of the Year writes: “It's all about legacy. That is the gift we all get to give. It can be big,
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sometimes touching nations and huge corporate entities if that is the station in life we attain, or it can be small but vital, touching families and friends if we live a life more private. But big or small, legacy is delivered through leadership and belief. And that is the focus of this book.” The guest speaker was Lieutenant Colonel Alistair Pope, who retired from the Australian Army in 1986. He works internationally as a project management consultant.
From left: Brigadier Bob Slater (Ret’d), Brigadier Nicholas Jans (Ret'd) OAM, Lieutenant Colonel Alastair Pope (Ret’d)
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Dr Deborah Towns and Dr John Andrews win award for their book Congratulations to Graduate Union Member, Dr Deborah Towns and Dr John Andrews for winning the Collaborative Community History Award and $2,000 prize money for their All the 2018 winners including Dr Deborah Towns (in yellow boots) and Dr John Andrews (to her left) book. Titled, ‘A Secondary elementary school and university. As Education for All?’: A History of a result, most people in Victoria left State Secondary Schooling in Victoria the school system at about 14 years (Australian Scholarly Publishing, of age. This all changed with the 2018), awarded by the Public Record implementation of the Education Office of Victoria and the Royal Act 1910, which required students Historical Society of Victoria. The to undertake secondary schooling, book and authors were featured in and provided the facilities for them the October issue of The Graduate to do so. Much has occurred in the Union Newsletter on pages 20–21. field of education over the century The judges commented “This award recognises the best community collaborative work which involves significant contributions from several individuals, groups or historical societies. Although Victoria was innovative in the education field in a number of ways, for example as the first state to require teacher registration, until 1910, the State exerted little if any regulation of schooling or career training between
since the passing of the Act. This history of state secondary schooling covers a wide spectrum of themes, topics and issues, taking in schools, students, curricula and vast changes in teaching practices. A collaborative approach was undoubtedly necessary to achieve this end and the two principal authors have been well served by many other contributors.”
From left: Dr John Andrews, President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Associate Professor Don Garden and Dr Deborah Towns
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Nitin Desai and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The Graduate Union is a strong supporter and advocate for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a collection of 17 global goals set by the UN General Assembly in 2015. Mr Nitin Desai is a senior economist who played a leading role in introducing the concept of sustainable development into economic policy. He is featured in this two-part film, Nitin Desai: The Global Advocate for Sustainable Development, about his significant and
substantive contributions and work on the environment and sustainable development, which helped pave the way for the establishment of the SDGs. The film was produced by his wife, Mrs Aditi Desai and recorded by Mr Yousuf Saeed in New Delhi in 2018. The interviewer is Mr Damandeep Singh, view them here at: Film, Part 1: http://bit.ly/2EPD4Bc Film, Part 2: http://bit.ly/2zi7ztw
Have you submitted your entry? Members (only) have the opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper or an overnight stay in one of our lovely apartments at Graduate House. Fill in the draw entry on the last page of your 2017 calendar (sent to Members late last year), cut the entry out and send to: The Graduate Union, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton Victoria 3053.
Prizes are drawn on 15th December at the Members’ Christmas Party. You are still eligible to win even if you are not able to attend the party. If you are one of the lucky winners, we will ensure that your prize reaches you. Having said that, it would be wonderful to have you join in our end of year festivities!
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The Melbourne Grammar School Boys
The New Roebourne project Group
Thirteen graduates from The Melbourne Grammar School Boys, Form 5A, 1947–1948 batch met for a reunion lunch in the Ian Potter Room on Friday, 9th November. It was organised by Bill Collett.
Big hART’s Associate Creative Director, Genevieve Dugard recently hosted a small lunch for participants of the New Roebourne project with an objective to meet some Graduate House members. The luncheon was held in the Johnston Library on 17th October.
Standing at the back (L–R) are: Andrew Maughan, Arthur Borten, John Hayman, Roger Hall, Ralph Ward-Ambler, Brian Davies, John Skewes, Michael Bartlett, Roy Kelley. Seated (L–R) are: Bill Collett, Ray Rooke, Angus MacKay, John Royle.
Genevieve Dugard’s guests are from left, Reverend Dennis Oakley AO, Paul Barnett, Max Coppin, Alison Lockyer, Nelson Coppin, Natalie Gray, Scott Rankin and Genevieve Dugard.
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We value your comments and suggestions! The seven of us had a splendid lunch together following the Women's Forum and spirited discussions. We always enjoy the GU soup, followed by roast lamb or chicken, with roasted potatoes, pumpkin and green beans. Dessert is always a must. It is always enjoyable. Thank you to all staff and chefs. — Member, Mrs Margaret Mayers Thank you for the range of gluten-free food. — Member, Ms Judith Willis
Organising our function at Graduate House was a very simple process. It is a regular event and staff were extremely obliging and welcoming. The function room and spaces were a good fit. Over the years, the rooms have changed to suit the numbers and any special needs. The food had a good balance in taste and size, acknowledging that the group consists of older people and the staff were helpful in all respects including menu choice, AV set-up, serving of drinks, AV assistance and special requirements e.g., gift of wine for the guest speaker. — Brigadier Bob Slater (Ret'd), Duntroon Society
The lucky feedback-giver for October is Member Mrs Margaret Mayers who won a bottle of De Bortoli Sacred Hill Brut Cuvée.
Your feedback is important. All Dining Room Feedback Forms will be in the Monthly Draw AND be in the running for the Year-End Prize of a $500 Coles Myer Gift Voucher, drawn at the Members Christmas Party on Friday, 14th December 2018.
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The following groups from The University of Melbourne have convened meetings, workshops and events at Graduate House during the month of October 2018. Advancement Office
Centre for Health Policy
Committee of Convocation
Department of Finance
9th, 10th, 11th, 23rd, 24th October 358 attendees
29th, 30th October 51 attendees
17th October 10 attendees
5th, 12th, 19th October 15 attendees
Department of Infrastructure Engineering
External Relations Waverley Careers Group Meeting
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (FMDHS)
FBE PhD Student Society
2nd October 40 attendees
25th October 25 attendees
24th October 20 attendees
19th October 30 attendees
Friends of the Baillieu Library Annual Dinner
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
UOM Commercial, UoM MSPACE
3rd October 19 attendees
15th, 16th, 17th October 29 attendees
22nd October 27 attendees
2nd, 9th, 10th, 11th, 22nd, 24th, 25th October 65 attendees
The patronage of organisation Members in charitable, not-for-profit, government and professional development sectors is acknowledged here, as is that of our many Members who organise their functions at Graduate House.
Arts Access Victoria (AAV)
Association of German Teachers of Victoria Inc. (AGTV)
Australia-Hungary Chamber of Commerce
Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)
31st October 38 attendees
17th October 15 attendees
12th October 30 attendees
4th October 20 attendees
Australian Asian Association (AAA)
Australian Food Hygiene Services (AFHS)
Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM)
Australian Society for Music Education (ASME)
8th October 114 attendees
23rd October 24 attendees
12th, 16th, 24th, 26th, 30th, 31st October 129 attendees
10th October 9 attendees
Big hART
Canada Club of Victoria Thanksgiving
Carelink Thrive Group
Duntroon Society Luncheon
17th October 10 attendees
13th October 58 attendees
10th, 17th, 24th, 31st October 32 attendees
18th October 28 attendees
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Margaret Nicoll's 80th Birthday Celebration
Graduates in Early Childhood (AGECS)
International Coach Federation (ICF) Victoria
John Cain Foundation Luncheon
1st October 10 attendees
18th October 35 attendees
17th October 50 attendees
11th October 18 attendees
Order of St. John
Organisational Development Australia
Parkville Conference St Vincent de Paul
1st October 8 attendees
31st October 20 attendees
15th October 10 attendees
Phoenix Australia
Probus Carlton-Parkville Inc
Retired Veterinarian Luncheon
8th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 29th, 30th October 144 attendees
9th October 70 attendees
10th October 25 attendees
Rotary Club of Carlton - Book Fair, Lunch, Board and Heritage Cluster Meetings
Social Education Victoria (SEV)
Social Work Department Writing Group
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October 171 attendees
17th October 12 attendees
24th October 8 attendees
Monthly Melba Group Luncheon Event 26th October 20 attendees
Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)
The Graduate Union Collegiate Events and Governance Meetings
Turkish Teachers Association of Victoria (TTAV)
4th October 8 attendees
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 15th,16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th , 30th, 31st October 489 attendees
5th, 24th October 35 attendees
UNSW Canberra at ADFA Laser Training Safety
Victorian State Secondary Past Principals’ Association Inc
WingLong Pty Ltd Zhejiang Department of Transport Program
15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th October 91 attendees
11th October 35 attendees
29th, 30th October 34 attendees
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Progressive service leads to OAM for GP Working and representing elderly patients and refugees is all part of a day’s work for Dr Terence Francis Ahern, who recently received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on the 2018 Queen's Birthday for services to medicine particularly in the field of general practice. Presented his OAM award at Government House on 4th September, Dr Ahern says he is humbled by the award. “Initially, I was surprised and embarrassed by my award, as so many General Practitioners (GP) work hard and are committed to their patients. But I am happy as my wife, children and patients are proud of me after spending many evenings on my work and away from my family over the years.” The OAM is the results of years of hard work, by Dr Ahern who was to a small extent, destined to be a general practitioner, following in the footsteps of his father. Graduating from The University of Melbourne in 1976, he began working as a GP in 1981, where he took over many of the elderly patients that his father managed since the 1940s.
Dr Ahern gradually became aware of the health concerns of his patients, who were often being let down by gaps, or a lack of integration, in the health system. Over time, Dr Ahern’s interests in medicine diversified, and by the mid 1990s, he had become active in the GP Section of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria. Becoming Chair of the GP section of the AMA in 2002, he was soon able to establish structures that surveyed GPs and gave a ‘scorecard’ to each hospital for their level of service. Over time he enabled for the practice of discharge summaries to be sent from public hospitals to GPs in a timely manner. As an AMA representative, he was also able to assist with the set-up of Aged Care panels, which helped with the coordinated care between aged care homes, GPs and hospitals and further helped set up comprehensive medical assessments of Aged Care Home residents.
benefit the complex cases of refugees. I pushed my case with the AMA Council of General Practice and with the support of the MP Petrou Georgia and Dr Mukesh Hakerwell, this program was accepted and is now funded by Medicare.” Excited by this service offered to refugees, he volunteers on a monthly basis to work with the complex problems of asylum seekers and refugees at the Cabrini Hub in Brunswick. Continuing to work as a principal doctor in a Brunswick clinic, where he teaches medical students and GP Registrars their role in the community and aged care, he feels proud of the award but would like it to inspire everyone in the community. “Hopefully my award encourages others to be advocates for those in our community, especially the frail and the needy, and bring improvements to their care.” vvv
“These comprehensive medical assessments I thought would also
Dr Terence Ahern OAM received the Medal of the Order of Australia award on the Queen's Birthday on 11th June
Dr Terence Ahern with family members
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Stroke Forum discusses the different roads to recovery Emma, affecting her development and ability to achieve major milestones at a young age. Dee Banks’ presentation highlighted the fact that stroke can happen to anyone, at any age – even babies and children and redefined the audience’s perception of a stroke survivor.
Seated from left: Rodney Smith from Blokes with Strokes, Geelong (Barwon Stroke Support Centre), Dr Kate Hayward, Dr Carli Roulston, Professor Philip Beart and Dr Liam Johnson. Impressions of stroke in the community are changing and no one is happier about this than the Stroke Association of Victoria (SAV) who recently hosted their annual Stroke Forum in September. Held during National Stroke Week, the Forum took place at the AMP Limited venue in Docklands and was attended by more than 90 people. The Forum saw a significant growth in attendees, with this year’s event being the first to be open to the public. The forum aimed to bring together the different parts of the stroke community in one place, to further educate and inform on the latest developments in the field. The Stroke Forum saw SAV members come from all parts of Victoria to attend, including carers, families of Stroke survivors, along with health professionals and members of the public. The Forum had a specific focus on stroke recovery, says SAV Communications Officer, Paula
Theocharides. “We wanted to raise the awareness of stroke in children and encourage stroke survivors who attended to feel motivated in their own recovery journey. Hearing the stories shared by their fellow stroke survivors, we also wanted to educate about the various areas of stroke recovery, like nutrition, exercise, and upper limb recovery.” Featuring seven speakers across the day, the forum bridged the gap between professional and academic presentations and firsthand stroke survivors. These speakers and presentations included three leading academics and researchers into stroke, along with stroke community group representatives. Two highlights from the forum included Dee Banks, the founder of ‘Little Stroke Warriors’. Dee is the mum of Emma, who she discovered at the age of 12 months, had suffered a stroke in utero. This stroke would result in a mild right-side hemiplegia (paralysis of one side of the body) in
Another fascinating speaker was Caleb Rixon. Suffering a major stroke at the age of 24, Caleb spoke about his progress in ‘re-learning’ to walk, talk and swallow, and his move, poststroke, to re-train as a writer, director and film-maker. Working previously as a performer, he spoke about his progress in founding the Genyus Network, a global community that uses a story sharing platform, to encourage all people affected by stroke to connect with peers and receive community support. Caleb’s presentation included a global roundtable discussion of stroke survivors from Japan, America, Hawaii and the Philippines, and two Melbourne participants, all interacting via video conference. Both speakers advanced the perceptions of stroke survivors and recovery, one of the central aims of SAV, the only dedicated communitybased support service for people re-entering their lives after having a stroke in Victoria. Excited about the potential of future Stroke Forums, Mrs Theocharides says the event venue may change in the future, though it will always remain within a short distance of public transport, making it accessible for all to attend. SAV would like to thank The Graduate Union for its support and kind donation towards this year’s Stroke Forum. vvv
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Discovering Melbourne
We share with you some interesting things to do in Melbourne in December 2018.
Out of Africa African Music and Cultural Festival 8th December Federation Square The African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) is the largest annual African festival in Australia showcasing an amazing array of vibrant music, dancing, diverse arts, cultural performances and authentic African food that transports visitors to Africa. The free one-day event is a fun, family-friendly affair with non-stop entertainment which will create a memorable and unique experience that promotes cross-cultural awareness and understanding of African culture in Australia. It aims to contribute to community cohesiveness and break down barriers to the social and cultural understanding of the African Australian community in Victoria. This event involves over 35 African Australian communities and organisations and is expected to attract more than 40,000 people this year. http://www.africanmusicfestival.com.au/
Malala in Melbourne An Evening with Malala Yousafzai 11th December Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf The world’s youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner and famous equal rights and education activist, Malala Yousafzai, is coming to Melbourne to tell her story at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Malala began her campaign for the rights of girls to receive an education aged 11, blogging about life under the Taliban in Pakistan. She survived a murder attempt by the Taliban at just 15 years old and now, a student at Oxford University, Malala continues to fight for the education of all children, all over the world. The talk is hosted by the Growth Faculty, which hosted former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Melbourne last May. http://bit.ly/2OSEsaV
Movie Stars!
Design for Living
Moonlight Cinema 29th November – 31st March Nightly at 7:00pm
The Big Design Market 30th November – 2nd December
Royal Botanic Gardens Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra There's nothing quite like a film under the stars in the evening cool of the Botanic Gardens. Settle back with friends and family for a movie and as always, the Moonlight Cinema food trucks and bar can supply you with food and drinks, but you're welcome to bring your own food and drinks too. This summer's screenings has the usual mix of acclaimed Oscar hopefuls, kids' favourites and retro favourites to satisfy any the nostalgic urges. https://www.moonlight.com.au/
Royal Exhibition Buildings and Carlton Garden 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton The Big Design Market is back for another year. Across three days this festive season, you can check out more than 230 local, national and international designers spruiking everything from homewares, fashion and cosmetics to tech accessories, furniture and kids’ products. And since it’s happening right before Christmas, it’s a great chance to pick up some presents to make your Christmas morning extra merry. Held over three days, the market provides Christmas shopping with more than 230 stallholders, gourmet food and drinks, designer showbags and free kids’ activities. $2 entry. http://thebigdesignmarket.com/
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