The Graduate Union Newsletter - October
2015
Welcome to the October 2015 Newsletter
Festive Season Products
This Issue:
Made from carefully selected ingredients by our talented Culinary team, our gourmet Graduate House jams and chutneys sold out last year so don’t forget to order early. You can purchase individual items or our Festive Season Gift Boxes - some ready-packed and others packed with your choices from below. Call (03) 9347 3428 or email admingh@graduatehouse.com.au to design your special gift.
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At Graduate House Expression of Interest to join the Governance Team
Coming Events
End of Year Function Menus October Monthly Luncheon with Kenneth Park
LIVE
Fruit Chutney (500ml) - $7.50 Blueberry Jam (350ml) - $5.50 Middle Eastern Dates Jam (350ml) - $5.50
Silk Scarf - Our Land - $35 Silk Scarf - Beach to Sea - $35 Tie - $25 Winter Scarf - $35
LEARN MEET
College Table - Literature and Writing with Professor Ken Gelder The Graduate Union Ball - A Night at The Opera
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Women’s Forum Review
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Resident News
Key Ring - $3 Pen - $5 Reusable Keepcup - $10 Ceramic Mug - $5 Handbag Hanger - $15
September Monthly Luncheon Review Health, Happiness and Wellbeing Twilight Panel members tell us about Positive Psychology.
University Sector News Puzzles Free Lectures at The University of Melbourne Discovering Melbourne
Best Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Happy New Year
is our message to Members and all other graduates as well as the inscription inside the elegant Graduate House cards now available for purchase in ribbon-wrapped packs of five (5) for $10 and of ten (10) for $19 from reception at 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.
Merino pullover - $110 Grey T-Shirt - $30 Knitted vest - $50 Men’s Polo - $40 Women’s Polo - $40 Hoodie - $50 Cap - $20
Postage charges apply for packs sent in the post. Blank Cards are also available.
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Coming events
Book now
We invite you, Members and non-members, to attend.
via our website, by phone 03 9347 3428, through email to admingh@ graduatehouse.com.au or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.
September T h e R O TA RY C LU B o f C A R LTO N a n d T h e G R A D UAT E U N I O N G U TAS T I NG S a n d t h e H E A LT H , HA P P I N E S S , W E L L B E I NG T W I L IG H T L E C T U R E SE R I E S
F R I DAY N I G H T DRINKS
S P E C IA L M O R N I N G B R E A K FA S T
C O L L E G E TA B L E DISCUSSIONS L i t e r a t u r e a n d Wr i t i n g
Thursday
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
24/09/2015
09/10/2015
13/10/2015
18/10/2015
G U Ta s t i n g s - A l o n g w i t h G r a d u a t e Ho u s e’s c a n a p é s a n d d r i n k s , s h o w support for the small businesses providing free tastings of food and b e v e r a g e s b e f o r e a n d a f t e r t h e Tw i l i g h t Pa n e l d i s c u s s i o n .
Tw i l i g h t Pa n e l - Fa t h e r B o b M a g u i r e , Pe t e r Je n s e n , D r Pe g g y Ke r n a n d D r L i n d s a y Oades are the panel members for our fourth and final session of the ver y successful 2015 He a l t h , Ha p p i n e s s a n d We l l b e i n g s e r i e s .
Come along for an endof-week wind-down in an amiable atmosphere and join Resident and n o n - r e s i d e n t Me m b e r s in sharing collegial culture over drinks and d i n n e r.
No n - r e s i d e n t m e m b e r s are welcome to join R e s i d e n t Me m b e r s f o r a hearty breakfast.
The informal lunch group discussion l e a d b y P r o f e s s o r Ke n G e l d e r i s o n ‘Au s t r a l i a n Li t e r at u r e”
5:30pm to 6.30pm then 7.30pm to 8.30pm
6.30pm to 7.30pm
6:00pm to 8:00pm
7:30am to 8:30am
12:00 midday for 12:30pm
Resident Members
free
Guests and non-members
$25
n on - r e s i d e n t Me m b e r s
$20
Concession
$22.50
Drinks and dinner at our ver y reasonable bar and dining room prices.
No n - r e s i d e n t Members
$15
Lunch is at dining room prices.
S e e Daily Menu on our website.
October I TA L IA N C O N V E R S AT I O N DINNER
M O N T H LY LU N C H E O N
BRIDGE NIGHT
WO M E N ’ S F O RU M
R E S I D E N T S’ MEET AND GREET
Tuesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Wednesday
Tuesday
06, 20/10/2015
07/10/2015
07,14, 21, 28/10/2015
21/10/2015
27/10/2015
Come along to dine while l e a r n i n g t o s p e a k It a l i a n with an experienced t e a c h e r.
Dine at luncheon and then hear Ke n n e t h Pa r k’s a d d r e s s o n T h e Ar t o f Tr av e l .
Jo i n a g a m e o r l e a r n to play the card game Bridge. Enjoy a shared p l a t t e r f o r s u p p e r, a s well as tea and coffee.
The October forum t o p i c i s “ T h e P l i g ht o f t h e Ho m e l e s s”
Jo i n u s i n w e l c o m i n g new and returning Residents to Graduate Ho u s e o v e r d r i n k s a n d dinner as we share our collegial approach.
6:00pm
12:00 midday for 12:30pm
7:20pm for 7.30pm
10:00am for 10:30am
6 : 3 0 p m o nw a r d s
Forum is free. Lunch is at dining room prices.
Resident Members
Members
$15
Resident Members
$10
Members
$2
No n - m e m b e r s
$20
No n - r e s i d e n t Members Concession
$30
No n - m e m b e r s
$5
General Public
$40
$35
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No n - r e s i d e n t Members
Our final 2015 Monthly Luncheon is on November 11th, Remembrance Day, with guest speaker Brigadier Bob Slater who will talk on “U” is for University, Union, Uniform, Unity and Us.
Fr e e $15
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End of Year Function Menus
End of Year Function Menus
Set Menu For Lunch or Dinner
Traditional Christmas Menu
Christmas Summer BBQ
Two course - $48.50 per person or Three course - $58.50 per person (includes CanapĂŠs on arrival)
$43.50 per person (in the Graduate House Courtyard)
Main Course Lamb Loin Chops, Rump Steaks, Gourmet Sausages, Tandoori Chicken, Onions, Vegetarian Burgers and a selection of summery Salads
EntrĂŠe
Fresh Seafood Platter of Oysters, Prawns and Smoked Salmon with Cocktail Sauce and a Grilled Mediterranean Vegetarian Platter
Main Course
Seasoned Turkey Breast with Apricot and Macadamia Stuffing, served with Gravy or Maple Orange Salmon served on Sweet Potato Puree with Mango Salsa
Seafood-Prawn Kebabs and Oysters Natural are available for $8.50 extra per person
Dessert
Plum Pudding with Custard and Brandy Sauce or House-made Profiteroles with a rich Chocolate Sauce and fresh Strawberries Fresh Fruit Platter at additional cost of $35.00 per platter
Dessert Pavlova, Fruit Salad and Ice-cream
Minimum 15 guests Available from 2nd November till 17th December 2015
Minimum 15 guests Available from 2nd November till 17th December 2015
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Kenneth park “The Art of Travel ...”
The
Monthly Luncheon with
Kenneth park “The Art of Travel ...” October 7th Resident Members Non-Resident Members General Public Concession
12:00 noon for 12.30pm $10 $30 $40 $35
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Join Kenneth W Park, curator, lecturer, arts consultant and inveterate traveller for an insightful and at times amusing look at the world of travel from the perspective of a tour leader/lecturer. Kenneth is well known to Melbourne audiences as he lectures regularly on a broad range of subjects related to his extensive travels. Having travelled to every continent and led cultural tours all over the world, Kenneth has a real passion for art and architecture, and delights in exploring the cultural landscapes of distant places. Kenneth lives by the motto “life is a grand tour, so make the most of it.” In this beautifully illustrated lecture, Kenneth will talk about lecturing and leading overseas tours as he takes you to some of the world’s most exciting, inspiring and memorable destinations.
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Graduate House presents
College Tables Literature and Writing College Tables are informal collegial lunch-time discussions on a ‘grand challenge’ issue in a graduate school field. The Graduate House College Table discussion on Friday, 16th October 2015 will be led by Professor Ken Gelder, Professor of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Melbourne
Professor Ken Gelder
Join us for lunch as Professor Ken Gelder
Australian Literature
leads the discussion on ‘Australian Literature?’
Currently Professor of English and Theatre Studies at the University of Melbourne, Ken Gelder has been a visiting fellow at University College, London, and the University of Edinburgh. Ken currently teaches courses in modern and contemporary literature, popular/genre fiction, Australian literature and subcultural studies.
12:00 noon for 12:30PM
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Graduate
Usual Dining Room prices apply
16th October 2015
Ken is also a co-director (with Denise Varney) of the Australian Centre, in the School of Culture and Communication. He is co-author (with Paul Salzman) of two Australian literary histories - The New Diversity: Australian Fiction 1970-1988 (McPhee Gribble, 1989) and After the Celebration: Australian Fiction 1989-2007 (MUP, 2009) - and co-editor (with Rachael Weaver) of four anthologies of colonial popular fiction, covering the Gothic, crime fiction, romance and adventure (all published by MUP). His most recent Australian book, co-edited and compiled with Rachael Weaver, is The Colonial Journals, and the emergence of Australian literary culture (University of Western Australia Publishing, 2014). With Rachael Weaver, Ken is currently working on an ARC-funded research project (2014-16) titled Populating the Nation: A Genealogy of Colonial Australian Character Types.
House
Book online at www.graduatehouse.com.au, by phone 9347 3428, through email
Ken is on the editorial boards of the following journals: Gothic Studies, Australian Humanities Review, Adaptations, antiTHESIS, Journal of Popular Romance Studies, Transgresive Culture, and Cine-Excess e-journal. He is also on the editorial board of the International Gothic Series, and the Anthem Australian Humanities Research series.
to admingh@graduatehouse.com.au or at the venue, 220 Leicester Street, Carlton.
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A Night at the Opera
Attire
Proceedings Each course will be introduced by an opera singer
The 2015 Graduate House Ball is a formal masquerade.
6:30 pm
Formal Dress
CanapĂŠs and Drinks on arrival
7:15 pm
Awards will be presented throughout the evening.
7:45 pm
Cost
EntrĂŠe
Mains
Resident Members $45.00 Graduate Students $55.00
8:15 pm Date & Venue
Dessert
Non-Resident Members $65.00
8:45 pm until late
General Public $120.00
Games , Dancing, Fun, Intrigue
Concession $110 For booking information,
Saturday 10 th October at
Graduate House 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, 3053
phone (03) 9347 3428,
Menu
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Entree
Mushroom Risotto / Marinated Grilled Chilli Prawns
Mains
Reservations
Eye Fillet with Pepper Sauce/ Salmon with Creamy Garlic Sauce Vegetarian Option Provided
Dessert
Tiramisu / Pavlova with Mixed Berry Coulis
RSVP by Monday, 5th October, 2015. We cater for all dietary requirements provided we have at least seven days notice and clear instructions. A surcharge may apply.
Guests who reserve a table of ten by the RSVP date 5 October will receive a 10% discount on each ticket for that table. th
For reservations of five people or more, we advise that guests contact us as soon as possible to secure seating at the same table.
The Graduate House Ball
Women’s Forum Review
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Wednesday, 19th August, 2015 Attitudes towards “the hand-out mentality” of our society The following are salient points discussed at this forum. Forum ladies were delighted to welcome a GU Resident Member today. As she had grown up and completed her basic and undergraduate education in a very different culture, her input made us aware that our comments were very parochial and that any topic (especially today’s - the Handout Mentality) would produce very different ideas in the context of a different culture, especially one where there is no government welfare and where formal education for girls is almost non-existent and certainly discouraged.
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In general, it was agreed that the handout mentality is developed very early in life, because for the first few years of life a human infant is almost entirely dependent on the adults who care for him/her. In most cases, responsible adults will ensure that infants are supplied with appropriate sustenance (essential nutrients and fluids) and protected from harmful or dangerous situations until they learn to take personal responsibility for their own welfare.
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Sometimes, however, over protective adults will offer more than is needed for health and safety and even very young children can learn that making a fuss will get them what they want. Ultimately this instant gratification may lead to the expectation in later life that it is the responsibility of those in authority to look after me. For those who have been deprived in this way of personal reliance and resilience, adult life without welfare will be a very rocky road - or perhaps a pathway to innovation, creativity and entrepreneurial talents. Adults who have experienced the life-challenging experiences caused by such things as financial depressions and wars which destroy all that is safe and predictable may respond by developing inner strength or looking for someone else (government welfare?) to deal with the difficulties for them. In difficult circumstances the influence of early positive role models or mentors is a major factor. Children encouraged to sort out their own problems are more likely to develop the confidence and ability to deal with the inevitable difficulties life will present. In any society, ten to fifteen percent of the population will need support for whatever reason. When those needing assistance rise beyond this point, perhaps the system of welfare needs review to ensure that limited resources are available for those unable to help themselves. One of the hidden (or unrecognised) areas of welfare may lie within the sphere of large corporations who have the knowledge and clout to seek government concessions rather than reviewing their own business practices. In these times of real need for those lacking the skill (skills or will) to make their own way in life, perhaps we should all realise that any job is better than no job and that without the willingness of those who perform the menial tasks that most of us would like to avoid to do, life could become very uncomfortable for us all.
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An interesting but somewhat peripheral point that emerged during the discussion was that frequently it is the women in any society who play a very significant role (in an insignificant way) in shaping society’s values!
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September Monthly Luncheon Review
numbers of skilled healthcare workers. A ten percent increase in skilled healthcare workers results in a five percent reduction in maternal mortality. “It’s a very big change for a very small move,” said Professor Oats.
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Timor-Leste, what can be done to reduce the mortality and morbidity of childbirth? Our September Monthly Luncheon saw Professor Jeremy Oats discussing the state of mortality and morbidity of childbirth, and his teaching in the devastated nation of Timor-Leste where Rotary District 9800 (City of Melbourne) and Rotary International Chicago help set up a series of practical workshops throughout Timor-Leste to teach doctors and midwives current obstetric practices and ultimately help reduce maternal mortality rates. * To the South-East of Indonesia lies Timor-Leste, a country known for its great natural beauty, but which has faced the brunt of years of corruption, a declining medical system and extreme poverty. In the late 1500s, Portuguese and Dutch explorers set foot on Timor-Leste and in 1769, Portugal declared the colony of Portuguese Timor. It was at this time that Dili, the island’s capital, was also founded. The Portuguese, however, mostly pillaged the ravished Timor-Leste, stealing resources to send back to Portugal and contributing very little to the overall development of the country. During World War Two (WW2), the Japanese invaded and occupied Dili, only to enter the midst of a guerrilla campaign, The Battle of Timor which saw allied forces including Australia and TimorLeste volunteers fighting for freedom against the Japanese. Although the Japanese forces proved too powerful as they drove out the allied forces, the end of WW2 saw the Japanese surrender and the Portuguese regain control. For the next 29 years not a lot was done to develop Timor-Leste. In 1974, during the height of the Portuguese Revolution – the Carnation Revolution, a military coup in Lisbon which saw the overthrowing of the authoritarian regime Stado Novo – Portugal abandoned its colony, and Timor-Leste once again was left asunder. In December 1975 Indonesia invaded Timor-Leste, and by 17th July Timor-Leste was declared the 27th province of Indonesia. Indonesia became the mother tongue and although more infrastructure was built, it was at the cost of 18.5 thousand lives and deaths in excess of 84,000 due to hunger and disease. When former Indonesian leader President Suharto resigned, a United Nations (UN) sponsored agreement ensued resulting in a referendum. A vote for independence came, however it was met with a punitive campaign against Timor-Leste. As struggles increased, the UN took over the Timor-Leste administration, independence was
finally formalised and their first President Xanana Gusãmo was sworn in. (Today the President is José Maria Vasconcelos.) Australia has played a relatively important role in Timor-Leste spending a total of near $94 million in development aid in 2015/16, despite tensions regarding which country is entitled to the lucrative oil reserves below the Timor Sea. Although TimorLeste now has a more committed government, political issues still ensue as UN ended its peace keeping role in 2012. Such a history has consequently left the EastTimorese medical institutions in complete disarray with maternal mortality and childhood morbidity rates reaching heart-wrenchingly high peaks. Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of the termination of pregnancy from any cause related to pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes. Current statistics show that worldwide, a woman dies in pregnancy and childbirth every minute. Each year, this equates to 525,600 women dying and 10,000,000 suffering debilitating illnesses and life-long disabilities. However, as Professor Oats outlined, the impact is not only on the mother. A child less than ten years old whose mother dies in childbirth is 3-10 times more likely to die within two years of her death. Those children who survive are more likely to not enrol in school, or to have to leave school to support their family, not to be immunised and to be malnourished – and this is more so for girls. There is also an estimated US$15.5 billion potential productivity loss. The impacts of maternal mortality are significant and broad. The bar chart (opposite top left) compares the number of women dying per 100,000 live births in Timor-Leste (TL) with the numbers in Indonesia, India, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Australia and the United States of America (USA). Although from 1990 to 2013 in Timor-Leste there has been a marked reduction, from 1,200 deaths to around 300, these figures remain higher than in other countries. Australia, said Professor Oats, is one of the safest places in terms of maternal mortality. The USA, on the other hand, is twice as dangerous due to its unique societal mix of third world poverty and first world wealth. “That’s assuming that people can count”, said Professor Oats. “One estimate of death in TimorLeste is going around talking to the priests asking who they had buried in the last year, who had had
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Secondly, better hospital services would greatly assist with reducing maternal mortality. Through Professor Oats’s description of the hospital services in Timor-Leste, it was clear that they are in a state of disarray. For instance, a major hospital had run out of antibiotics and lacked some basic hospital equipment. “When we were in Keti there was no blood [for transfusion]” and “... they’d run out of antibiotics, and it was the second major hospital,” he stated. a baby and who was pregnant. Another approach is to visit graveyards, and look at the birth date of the child, and of the mother who is often buried next to them. So, although these figures come up when they’re carved on stone, I’m sure they’re an underestimate,” reported Professor Oats. Professor Oats then outlined the statistics pertaining to health outcomes in Australia versus those for Timor Leste. As shown in the blue table below, for every 100,000 live births in Australia there are four mortalities (although Professor Oats’s suggested that it might be closer to six) whereas for Timor-Leste it is reported at about 380-660 deaths. The rate of deaths of children under five years of age in Australia is 0.6% while in Timor-Leste it is 15.5 times higher at 9.3%. Infant mortality (deaths of children under one year of age) is at 0.5% in Australia and 7.5% in Timor-Leste (15 times higher). These statistics illustrate that the chances of a child surviving her/his mother is dramatically less. Other comparisons demonstrate the troubling state of health outcomes in Timor-Leste. Only 18% of births in Timor-Leste have in attendance a skilled birth attendant. In Australia it is near 100%. Most of the births in Timor Leste are in villages which have birth attendants with varying degrees of skill and training. This is one of the areas that Professor Oats and his team are working on. What is effective in reducing maternal mortality? The first element, which Professor Oats is currently working on, is greater access to and increased
Thirdly, and most importantly, Professor Oats says increased access to family planning is a big driver. One of the biggest dilemmas in family planning for Timor Leste is a strong church that has made it difficult for families and individuals to “transgress” for the better. Another element is aid. From 2000 to 2008, aid for family planning fell from 8.2% to 3.2%. However, as of 2015/2016, aid funds for this purpose have increased. Lastly, an increased number of antenatal (AN) visits which (from the blue table opposite) we can see is at 30% (AN coverage). An increase in this figure would ensure better delivery for both mother and baby. Professor Oats says that currently in Timor Leste, there is a rapid expansion in training of health professionals. However, one of the biggest challenges is that doctors are required to be trained in Cuba. “Cuba is one of the biggest healthcare training places in the world. It’s one of their major sources of income - therein lies the dilemma,” said Professor Oats. In Timor Leste, though there are many languages, the national and most widely used language is Tetum. Portuguese is also an official language, so for training in Cuba, where the national language is Spanish, it makes it rather difficult to conquer language barriers, whether Tetum to Spanish or Spanish to Tetum. Access to the major training centre in the nation’s capital, Dili, is challenging. “Dili is very much the centre: the universities are there, the health science centres are there, training for midwives is based there, but access from outside is very problematic,” stated Professor Oats. He outlined that travelling through the remote areas of Timor Leste can be very difficult. Although there is a reasonable road from Bacau to Dili, during the rain the roads are difficult to traverse, partly because Timor-Leste is extremely mountainous. Another difficulty is the paucity of people working in the health centres. Not only does the travel time create a problem, but also if their services are required for 4-5 days – plus the additional travel time of a two-day return journey
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– their own health services are then demoted of any health professionals as there are no people to relieve them.
lectures and case studies to go through the different kinds of treatment to use during pregnancy, deliveries and postnatally for mother and child.
So how do Professor Oats and his team tackle all of this? “The obstetrics training that we deliver is on big problem emergencies: bleeding after the baby is born, infection, obstructed labour, unexpected breech delivery and shoulder dystocia (shoulders stop the baby getting out)” detailed Professor Oats. The intention of this work is to teach the health care providers how to deal with these emergencies, and then during the pregnancy, to recognise risk factors and identify which ones they should try to get off to the bigger centres where there is specialist help. Equally important is gaining the practical know-how for how to resuscitate the baby – very basic steps make a very big difference. This is what spurred Professor Oats and Rotary (which had given $120,000 to the project) to talk with people in Timor-Leste to find what they could do, in a small way, to try and help reduce their maternal and neonatal mortality rates. They found that despite good initial training in Dili through the Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC) program run by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), very few health workers had refresher courses and ongoing training. His team thus focused on Bacau and then ran a course at Lospalos, up over the mountains, and others in Keti, and more recently, Liquiçá, Emera (in the mountains). In a few weeks they were going to Balibo and Maliana. Professor Oats then showed photos of the team at work and what they do: “it’s very hands-on, very practical” In the photograph below, Caroline Homer, a Professor at the University of Technology Sydney, now President of the College of Midwives, and Sue McDonald, a Rotarian in North Balwyn and a Professor in Midwifery at LaTrobe Nursing, are showing the health care workers what to do when the head of the baby is out but the shoulders are stuck.
“Can we show that we’ve made a difference?” asked Professor Oats. Objectively, it is difficult to quantify and demonstrate the differences that we are making, but there is clearly less dependence on doctors to perform midwife duties because the midwives are receiving relevant and appropriate training. Great challenges remain in Timor-Leste for medical training. Communication with health departments and health centres and infrastructure issues are to be improved. Imagine what it is like to take 2-3 hours to get anywhere, to have a dying patient and to deal with that – particularly as a young doctor. Meeting the demand for courses is made difficult by a lack of public funds. There is also great variability in practical experience and in the quality of training. Although midwives in general are very experienced, those who have been trained in Cuba probably have theoretical training but don’t see many patients, so they’ve had very little practical experience. It can thus be challenging to get them up to scratch. Finally, language barriers also present great challenges. Notwithstanding vast challenges for medical training in Timor-Leste and such a tumultuous history - a downtrodden nation which has faced the brunt of political corruption - there is still hope. “The tourist potential for Timor Leste is enormous and although things at times are frustratingly poor, there are positive aspects,” said Professor Oats, “and at the end of it all, it’s about bringing families together and ensuring a long and happy life”.
In the following photograph we see the Medical Director of Bacau and paediatrician Dr Ingrid Bucens teaching the resuscitation of a baby. Professor Oats and his team also run a series of
Thank you Professor Oats, and please extend our humble gratitude to all who contribute to this initiative here and in Timor-Leste. This work is needed and it is valued greatly.
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Lessons in Positive Psychology Associate Professor Lindsey Oades, Dr Peggy Kern and Peter Jensen talk to Graduate House about Positive Psychology
How can I be happier? A question that we have all, undoubtedly, asked ourselves at some point or another. But perhaps the question needs to be slightly modified. What makes me happy and how can I implement these things into my life? These are the questions that the field of positive psychology seeks to answer. We talked to some of the positive psychology panelists from our coming (and final for 2015) Health, Happiness and Wellbeing Twilight Lecture and GU Tastings function, to lend their views on happiness. Peter Jensen was our guest presenter for the May Twilight Lecture where he spoke about his book Lessons in Happiness From the Third World : How the West Got So Depressed and What to Do About it which focuses on self-made happiness. In his talk he elaborated upon observations from his personal experience that those in the third world, who have very little, seem to be far happier than those in the first world. There are, according to Peter, three core ingredients to assist with sustaining happiness: community, purpose and gratitude. Within each of these ingredients, lies a set of key elements which assist us in fortifying our own happiness. From here, we can ask ourselves four questions, every day, to set us up for happiness: (1) What is going to be my adventure for today? (2) What kindness can I show to someone else? (3) What kindness can I show to myself? (4) What am I grateful for? These answers look toward a little bit of selfdiscipline. When it comes to adventure, Peter says that it’s about focusing the brain to look forward to something – having a sense of purpose. “With purpose it’s about taking the time to connect and reflect on your purpose, so when I’m having a down day, or when I feel I’m not being really productive, and I start beating myself up, I go back and think what is my purpose?” mused Peter. “Your purpose does not have to be something grandiose ... I’m very clear of my purpose and it’s one of my strategies to sit and reflect well that my purpose is to take care of my sister and her kids, so when I invest time doing that I’m not being a failure,” Peter explained. Showing kindness to others, to yourself and finally being grateful, all require a
personal effort, a change in attitude. “I believe that recovery from depression is not a straight line. There will be times when you feel yourself starting to spiral down and if you don’t have the foundation, you don’t have your go-to strategies in place, it’s very easy to slip into something deep,” said Peter. These are the conclusions that Peter came to after his own eight-year battle with depression. Happiness is an effort, and an effort that takes courage, but it does not necessarily mean that it has to be a grand act of courage. The key is to start small. To exercise gratitude, for example, Peter will spend time marvelling at nature. It is a mental domino effect: one positive thought will lead to another, and another to another. (Peter says that, in return, all of a sudden there is a shift in your mood and you start feeling more physically energised, better emotionally and able to focus on your work.) He is finding now that this system works not only for him, but for those whom he is coaching. *
Dr Peggy Kern is Director of the Professional Certificate (Positive Education) programme at the Centre for Positive Psychology at The University of Melbourne. Dr Kern has worked under one of the founders of the field, Professor Martin Seligman, after having taken up a postdoctoral position with the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Part of her research examines who flourishes in life, why and what affects healthy life trajectories. To begin, Dr Kern says, “How we define ‘flourishing’, is important ... it gives us hints as to who does this [flourishing] better or not. One definition that I like is “feeling good and functioning well” across multiple life domains (physical, mental, social) … Flourishing
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is not just how you are doing at one time point that matters, but your general trajectory - maintaining good functioning over time.” Flourishing is developed from an approach to life, and is more than a positive emotion – it is a result of how we navigate our lives, how we take care of and sustain ourselves. Dr Kern uses the analogy of a garden. While different gardens appear to be arranged differently, and with different plants, we still have a sense that both gardens are doing well as long as we tend to them – and it takes a lot of work to keep the gardens flourishing. Similarly, Dr Kern says, “to flourish in life means taking actions each day that will support your own well-being.” But what are the main reasons people flourish? Dr Kern says it is things like genetics, your personality, and early environment that have some impact. But more pertinently, it is our approach to life, from what we think and ponder about, to our daily behaviour. “Building close relationships with others, engaging in healthy behaviours, and having a sense of meaning and purpose all relate to flourishing. And when problems do occur, seeing them as challenges to overcome,” said Dr Kern.
what we see, say and do – could encourage happiness. “It’s helpful to get to know your core values and to think about how you can live according to those values. For instance, if health and family are important to me, am I spending time doing things that help my health and support my family, or is my time and energy focused on work?” said Dr Kern. A key strategy for a healthy life, it seems, has a lot to do with gratitude. Dr Kern, for example, is involved with big-data led psychological studies which can involve gathering data from social media channels like Twitter and Facebook. One recent fascinating group study which looked at the link between language and psychological characteristics of regions in the United States found that use of words which reflect hostility and apathy were at greater risk of atherosclerotic heart disease. Conversely, those who more frequently used words reflecting positive experiences were at a lower risk. (It’s helpful to see this visually - check out www.wwbp.org, or my personal website http://www. peggykern.org/research-overview.html) What does positive psychology mean for the rest of us who aren’t scholars in the field?
Other elements composing a fulfilling work life include not working. While there is a culture of working hard, it sometimes is that we, ironically, end up doing less work than we could be doing. For this, Dr Kern prescribes some outside activities which engage with our other senses and innate desires, such as spending time with family, socialising, exercising or whatever you really feel like doing. Avoid succumbing to the powerful pull of technology and digitised forms of synchronous communication. “Email and similar forms of communication have made it far too easy to send unnecessary information and to always feel on call. Set up certain times for checking and dealing with email. Turn off beeps that indicate a new message coming in - these constantly distract attention and make it harder to stay focused and productive,” said Peggy. The last two lessons are of no less importance: learning to be flexible is exceptionally important considering the ever-changing workplace. Entering a workforce which doesn’t represent your ‘ideal’ situation, shouldn’t warrant a negative attitude. Work with what you have and the rest can fall into place. Then there is failure. While academic failure could mean that the difference between two grades is qualifying with a degree or the gaining of an entrance score, in the workplace, failure is a wise teacher: “The best students are most prone to this - perfectionism can help one achieve in the classroom, but can become counter-productive in the workplace. Learn to view failures as simply part of the learning process. Get up and try again, seeing problems as challenges rather than roadblocks,” advised Peggy. *
Happiness then perhaps isn’t that elusive, but it does require a certain amount of work on our behalf. One thing to note, says Dr Kern, is that there is no magic pill that creates happy and rich lives. It takes developing mindsets, attitudes and behaviors that will support happiness. But the work that we put into creating and fortifying our own happiness is very much individually curated: different things elate different people. “There are a lot of little things people can do to enrich their lives, and really much of the focus in positive psych is finding ways to help people do exactly that,” explained Dr Kern. Some may find gratitude and appreciation as an effective strategy, others find a purpose may assist, and for others mindfulness – whether through a formal practice or simply being more mindful of
“I think that it can be helpful to learn about some of the different positive psychology interventions and activities, and practice them before entering the workplace,” said Peggy. For example, when starting out, it is helpful to identify what kind of job you are going into and why. Whether it is because you feel a real kinship to your profession and it gives you a sense of meaning, or whether it is simply utilitarian, keep these reasons in mind and refer to them when the going might get tough, or you begin to question your presence in an organisation or role. In fact, the University of Michigan’s Center for Positive Organisation has created a job-crafting exercise to help people tailor their jobs around what they deem personally valuable in a job and life (http://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/ cpo-tools/job-crafting-exercise/).
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Key thinking around happiness for Dr Oades (Associate Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Positive Psychology breadth programs at Melbourne University’s Centre for Positive Psychology) comes from Paul Dolan’s recent book Happiness by Design. Professor in Social Policy at the London School of Economics, Dolan says that happiness is driven by our attention to it. “What you attend to drives your behaviour and determines your happiness. Attention is the glue that holds your life together,” Dolan writes. The input, our effort and the output is therefore our happiness. Squander your attention on petty, unnecessarily time consuming things, and you squander your potential for happiness. “Hence, Dolan asks how much you pay attention to the experience of pleasure in your life and how much you pay attention to the experience of feeling purposeful in your life?” says Dr Oades. Dr Oades refers also to the work of Daniel Kahneman, a psychologist who won a Nobel Prize in economic science in 2002, and who published the popular book Thinking, Fast and Slow in 2011. Kahneman shows us how our brain operates on two systems: System 1 (which is fast, automatic, emotive, stereotypic
and unconscious) and System 2 (which is slow, effortful, calculating and conscious). “This work shows how we often make bad judgements based on the limitations of our thinking ‘shortcuts’. Dolan argues that we make the same errors when thinking about what will make us happy. Hence, we often end up doing things that we think will make us happier, based on the same bad reasoning that we use in other areas. Dolan’s work helps us understand these things, to become better “happiness forecasters” in our own lives,” explained Dr Oades. Like his fellow panelists, Dr Oades says that before attaining “wellbeing” or “happiness”, it is essential to define these terms and to clarify level - for example, happiness for a certain group can be defined differently to happiness for an individual. At the individual level, one mode of thinking is that wellbeing equates to “feeling good” which emphasizes positive emotions and the pleasure of having your own needs met. A different mode of thinking is that “living well” sees wellbeing as living in line with ethics, meaning, purpose and the experiencing of growth, Dr Oades explained. There is also an “increasing evidence base” about the elements that help our day-to-day wellbeing, including at a psychological level: 1. positive relationships - focusing on improving your relationships; 2. engagement - being involved and engaged in purposeful activities such as hobbies and work; and 3. positive emotions and pleasure - simply doing things when possible that help you feel happy, joyful, such as laughing or listening to music, etc. “It is important, however, to remember that major social factors play a huge part, including overall income, employment and housing. Moreover, physical issues such as nutrition, sleep and movement are not unrelated,” said Dr Oades. While other branches of psychology focus on depression, anxiety and factors contributing to negative psychology, positive psychology focuses on aspects which improve happiness, mental health and wellbeing. As Dr Oades explained, positive psychology does not deny the negative, nor state that we should not have negative emotions - rather it is an attempt to rebalance the “negativity bias” we demonstrate and that is reflected in our science and our systems. Thank you to Dr Kern, Dr Oades and Mr Jensen for lending their views on positive psychology. The University of Melbourne has a Centre for Positive Psychology, which is the only centre in the world that offers university level Positive Psychology training at undergraduate, professional certificate, masters and doctoral levels. The purpose of the Centre for Positive Psychology is to advance the science and practise of wellbeing for students, teachers and education systems (primary, secondary and tertiary) through the application of Positive Psychology.
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Resident News
Resident News
“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.” - Albert Camus (1913 - 1960) “Their energy and enthusiasm (as well as their excellent organisational skills) really helped the group get going. The important thing now is that we recruit, train, and retain similarly enthusiastic residents who want to take on more of a role in the organisation of college life,” said David. “Aside from that, I suppose the main focus is to make college a fun place to live when we’re not studying hard!”
GHSC President and Vice President Share Their Plans for the Student Group From sporting events to social mixers and inter-college relationships, President Pravin Siriwardena and Vice President David Allinson are looking towards some great innovation. “We plan on trying to organize more sporting events. In addition we will try and incorporate events happening within Melbourne (various festivals etc) as part of the Graduate House experience,” said Pravin. Pravin also intends to progress the work of the previous committee members as well as consulting with Residents for their recommendations and ideas. Vice President, David Allinson, will support the work of the President while including some new innovations. “While Graduate House remains a unique environment at the University of Melbourne, there are still a lot of similarities between us and other residential colleges. Crossovers for events would benefit all groups, I believe,” said David. “In terms of diversity, GH is an incredible place. Its unique environment requires us to plan social events, and conduct communications, in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of our residents,” said David. It is important to foster the spirit with which the committee began, David explained, detailing that the GHSG was started by two very passionate, wonderful people, Annelies [Van De Ven] and Mattias [Björnmalm], who have since moved out.
Welcome to New Resident, Milena Born in the Ukraine and having immigrated to Israel, Milena found she was interested in science at an early age, being intrigued by how to construct things and how components related to each other. This is then what motivated Milena to undertake her Bachelor of Science studies at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology. Upon graduation she found that her interest in the sciences remained, particularly for the chemical sciences, “I was interested in materials, like polymers and other advanced materials,” said Milena. Continuing down the path of science and technology, she then undertook her Masters in Material Engineering, after which she worked for the global information technology HewlettPackard Company (now known as HP) in research and development for the Materials Department. Milena was an ink formulator, leading projects for industry and developing materials for industrial printers. Having worked in such a fascinating department, Milena then realised that she wanted to study more and research in this field.
always giving a helping hand. There is a warm atmosphere here, and I find it very supportive,” said Milena.
After her PhD Milena would like to return to the printing industry to contribute new ideas and try to find breakthroughs.
Milena also enthused that there are many reasons to come here, and that there are big opportunities for international students in Melbourne. With all the positivity that Milena finds herself in now, she has happily started work on her doctoral research on the three-dimensional printing of smart materials.
Apart from Materials Engineering, Milena is also interested in animal welfare. In Israel, she would frequently support animal welfare groups through financial support.
Of her time in Israel, Milena says she received great work experience that spurred her desire to be a researcher. “It opened a new perspective for me. There was a lot of collaboration with many people. I worked with many international people from many different disciplines – it was a positive experience.”
“I provided funds if animals needed surgery and so on. I also helped with logistics and just lent a helping hand in general,” said Milena. Welcome to Graduate House Milena, and best of luck for your studies! Stay tuned for the coming part two of Milena’s story to read about her new thoughts, opinions and experiences!
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After a thorough search for the appropriate tertiary institution, she decided that The University of Melbourne was the most suited to her academic wishes. Milena had never been to Australia. While very nervous and anxious at the beginning, she was glad to find the people here very welcoming, “I miss my family, but very quickly Australia has felt like home,” said Milena. “Until now, I have found it a positive experience. People are kind and helpful.” “The culture of Graduate House is to be very friendly and helpful, and everyone is
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University Sector News
University Sector News
Innovation
Stories that may be of interest to our Members
Time to Get Up
The Future of Self-Driving Cars Self-driving cars could finally be a reality with news that Toyota is collaborating with two major US universities to develop the technology further.
recognize road rules, and how to understand and act in various traffic conditions, including hazards.
In a recent press release, the automotive giant said that it will be spending $50 million over the next five years to establish research centers at Stanford University and MIT.
“Our team will work to help intelligent vehicles recognize objects in the road, predict behaviors of things and people, and make safe and smart driving decisions under diverse conditions,” said Professor Li.
The aim of this research is to develop more than a smart-car but an automobile that can recognize and provide safe and accurate judgments in complex and diverse traffic environments, as well as understand the role of other vehicles, pedestrians and of course, passengers.
The MIT research team, led by Professor Daniela Rus and Professor Erna Viterbi, will work on the car’s perception of its surroundings to aim to ensure it makes safe driving decisions and consequently reduce traffic casualties.
The bold project also sees Dr Gill Pratt, former Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and leader of its recent Robotics Challenge, joining Toyota to manage the project, research and further understanding of intelligent vehicles and robotics. “The joint research will also look at applications of the same technology to human-interactive robotics and information service,” said Dr Pratt. Kiyotaka Ise, Toyota Senior Managing Officer and Chief Officer, Research and Development Group said the group will initially focus on the acceleration of intelligent vehicle technology. “The immediate goal [is] helping eliminate traffic casualties and the ultimate goal is to improve quality of life through enhanced mobility and robotics,” he said. The research team at Stanford, headed by Professor Fei-Fei Li, Director of the Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, will work on the development of the vehicle’s ability to
Professor Rus was also involved with the development of LIDAR, the “eyes” (sensors that monitor nearby surroundings by shining light on an object and measuring the time needed for the light waves to bounce back) of Google’s selfdriving cars. “These efforts will play a major role in helping reduce traffic casualties, and potentially even helping us develop a vehicle incapable of getting into a collision,” said Professor Rus. Such research is imperative for a diverse population composed of the aged, immobile, or those not able to drive. And with more car manufacturers like Mercedes, BMW and Telsa announcing they will have them on the road by 2020, the future of driving certainly looks interesting. For more information view Toyota’s press release http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+est ablishes+ai+research+centers+mit+stanford.htm
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How many hours a day do you spend sitting? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australians spend on average about 22 hours sitting per week. It doesn’t sound that scary, but in reality, the effects of prolonged sedentary behaviour are extremely harmful to us, a recent study found.
“The data from Ryu and colleagues add to the strong and alarming evidence that sitting too much and moving too little has significant negative consequences for cardio-metabolic health,” commented Professor of Metabolism and Lifestyle Medicine at Newcastle University, (United Kingdom) Michael I. Trenell, PhD, in a recent press release.
The study, in the Journal of Hepatology, discovered that sedentary behaviour and a lack of physical activity are linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Yoosoo Chang, MD, PhD and the study’s coauthor, said that to reduce the risk of NAFLD, you have to reduce the time spent sitting in addition to physical activity.
This finding adds to the growing body of research which shows that there is certainly a link between obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As one researcher, Dr James Levine, inventor of the treadmill desk stated in 2014, “sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting.”
There are many simple exercises that we can do day-to-day in the office, or when seated elsewhere for prolonged periods: • tilt your head side-to-side, from shoulder to shoulder; • roll your shoulders forward and backwards; • raise your legs slightly and roll your ankles, 10 revolutions on one foot, ten on the other, and in both directions; • raise each leg alternately under your desk, like leg-lifts; • stand up and hold your leg so that your foot is behind you; and • take the stairs (if possible)!
His opinion could indeed be biased, considering his innovation of the treadmill desk. In any case, however, there has certainly been a boom in personal fitness, especially among working professionals. There are numerous health tracking devices like Garmin and FitBit – in fact Target was recently reported to offer Fitbits to 335,000 employees in an effort to improve workers’ health and fitness. Other remarkable findings from the report showed that prolonged sitting time and decreased physical activity levels were independently associated with an increasing prevalence of NAFLD.
These are some very basic and very easy exercises to do. All that is needed is some personal effort! For more information on the study visit http:// www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-09/ehsca091115.php
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Puzzles
Cryptic Crossword
Mind benders for our Members
Sudoku Sudoku is an 81 square grid comprising of nine square blocks, each with nine cells. To complete this puzzle, all blank cells must be filled with a number between and including 1 and 9. Each number can only appear once in each nine celled block, row and column.
Last edition’s results
Across
Kakuro Use the numbers 1 to 9 to fill the empty cells so that the sum of each horizontal block equals the clue on its left, and the sum of each vertical block equals the clue on top.
1. 8. 9. 10. 11. 13. 14. 17. 19. 21. 22. 23.
5 5
Each number can only be used once per row/column.
9
Last edition’s results
9
Please note that there might be more answer combinations possible.
Certain duet bound to be broadcast (9) Turner is delayed about an hour (5) The state of a girl I’d embraced (7) Unique fish (4) Nice tour arranged for disturbed person (8) Negative answer in code that’s cracked (2,4) Leaders of union possibly go for recovery (6) Gourmets put dog in eastern dishes (8) Enclosures for writers (4) Possibly making red meal green (7) Regions of the Far East (5) Cruel male lacking guile (9)
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 12. 15. 16. 18. 20.
Cross seen in clear light? (7) Frank has to begin (4) Strike repeatedly for food provision (6) Acts of self-aggrandisement, for example, turning to tears (3,5) Herb that’s never been used (4) Force enlists car thieves (10) The city of Genoa sells out (3,7) A cold clergyman, to be precise (8) Ineffectual exhortation to be more economical? (7) Offer for nurse? (6) One piece of news – or a couple (4) Black and white lamb starts to cry (4)
Last edition’s results Across: 1. Popin 4. Bilge 7. Festival 8. Pork 9. Sore 10. Spinach 12. Appropriate 14. Players 16. Brig 19. Twee 20. Overcast 21. Dodge 22. Setto
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Down: 1. Piers 2. Pitprop 3. Navy 4. Ballpark 5. Lupin 6. Earache 11. Foursome 12. Allowed 13. Apricot 15. Yield 17. Gusto 18. Eels
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Discovering Melbourne Meet at our centrally located facility before and after free Public Lectures held at various locations around The University of Melbourne. These lectures are held in the middle of the day or early evening. See http://events.unimelb.edu.au/all/free-public-lecture. Non-members are welcome also to meet, dine, refresh or debrief here at Graduate House. Date
Time
Thursday, 1st October
6.00pm 7.30pm
Monday, 5th October
6.00pm 7.00pm
Tuesday, 6th October
6.30pm 7.30pm
Faculty or Venue School Copland Theatre, The Faculty of Spot, 198 Berkeley Business and Street, Carlton Economics
Title
Speakers
The Precariat: Building a New Distribution System
Professor Guy Standing
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The University of Melbourne
Magna Carta: Destiny or Accident?
The Right Honourable Igor Judge
University Library
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert: Patrons of the arts and art collectors
Mr Oliver Everett
Faculty of Business and Economics
The Art and Science of Business Transformation
Ms Rebecca Dee-Bradbury
Call 03 9035 9188 Enquiries research-mgmt-mktg@unimelb.edu.au
Call 03 9035 1111 Enquiries unimelb-events@unimelb.edu.au
Tuesday, 6th October
6.30pm 7.30pm
Thursday, 8th October
6.15pm 7.15pm
Copland Theatre, The Spot, 198 Berkeley St
Faculty of Business and Economics
Integrating Health Care Financing and Delivery: the US experience
Dr Joseph Newhouse
Call 03 8344 4481 Enquiries fbe-lectures@unimelb.edu.au
Thursday, 8th October
6.30pm 7.30pm
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Parkville
University Library
Crucifixion by Breughel the Younger
Professor Larry Silver
Call 03 8344 5381 Enquiries cjbowden@unimelb.edu.au
6.30pm Tuesday, 13th October 7.30pm
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Parkville
Faculty of Arts
An Accessory of Intellect: Miya Tokumitsu Reflections on a Renaissance Writing Casket
6.30pm Tuesday, 13th October 7.30pm
Macmahon Ball Theatre, Rm 107, Old Arts Bldg, Parkville Theatre D, Grd Floor, Old Arts Bldg, The Uni. of Melb, Parkville Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Parkville
Faculty of Arts
Turning Tides: Indigenous Performance, Cultural Capital and International Stage China as seen from Spain in the Sixteenth Century
Public Lecture Theatre (PLT), Old Arts Building
Australia India Institute
5.30pm Monday, 19th October 7.30pm
Theatre A, Elisabeth Murdoch Building, Parkville
Melbourne Renewable Energy Sustainable Superpower Society Institute
Wednesday, 1.00pm 21st October 1.30pm
The Ian Potter Museum of Art, Swanston Street, The Univ. of Melb. Postgrad seminar Room, Level 1, Baillieu Library
Ian Potter Museum of Art
Thursday, 5.30pm 22nd October 7.00pm
Melb. Grad. Sch. of Education, 234, Queensberry St
Faculty of Arts
Are Work-Family Policies Good or Bad for Gender Inequality?
6.00pm Monday, 26th October 7.00pm
Macmahon Ball Faculty of Arts Theatre, Old Arts Bldg, Grd The Univ. of Melb, Parkville
Locating World Literature: monolingualism, translingualism, multilingualism
6.30pm Tuesday, 13th October 8.30pm Wednesday, 6.00pm 14th October 7.30pm Thursday, 6.30pm 15th October 8.30pm
Wednesday, 6.00pm 21st October 7.00pm
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
The University of Melbourne
Commemorating The Great War in a Community Museum What is happening to contemporary India?
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Paco’s Tacos Tacqueria 1/500 Bourke St For delicious tacos, nachos and other Mexican delights, head to the leafy outdoor area of Paco’s Taco’s. With a great view of Bourke Street, it’s a perfect Spring and Summer spot for lunch or dinner!
Birdlife Melbourne Birdwatching club Carlton and Balwyn (http://www. birdlifemelbourne.org.au/index.html)
restaurant Level 89, Eureka Tower
Joining as a novice or as a experienced ornithologist, Birdlife Melbourne is open to all interested in the art of birdwatching. From beginner’s walks to more advanced data sessions, an intriguing interest can be satisfied for those who want to get out and experience nature!
Enjoy fine dining, from breakfast, lunch and dinner 300 metres above sea level! The Eureka building is a unique Melbourne icon with fabulous views of the city. Enjoy the panorama as you eat your meal!
Call 03 9035 5280 Associate Enquiries Professor Carmen soll-events@unimelb.edu.au Hsu Call 03 8344 7482 Sophie Enquiries Lewincamp jacksonb@unimelb.edu.au Professor Craig Jeffrey
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Tea Dance, October 6th
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Gerard Drew, Tim Buckley, Prof. Ross Garnaut, Call 03 9415 1301 Fergus Green The Book of Hours in Print: A Dr Hilary Enquiries Floor Talk Maddocks potter-info@unimelb.edu.au Graeme Base: A Career in Pictures
Eureka 89
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David P. Derham Lect. Theatre, Melb. Law Sch. 185 Pelham Street, Carlton Basement Theatre 117, Melb. School of Design, Masson Rd, Parkville The Copland Theatre, The Spot Bldg, 198 Berkeley Street
Professor Helen Gilbert
We are very proud to have such a diverse and varied membership. Graduate Union Members are all over Australia and the world. This month we present to you the latest Melbourne gems to be explored, whether you are temporarily passing though the world’s most livable city, or residing here for the long and happy term.
Graeme Base
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Call 03 8344 0269 Professor Michelle Enquiries Budig, lsanders@unimelb.edu.au Professor Judith Call 03 9035 6909 Treas Professor Charles Enquiries Forsdick nadine.forsythe@unimelb.edu.au Call
Hawthorn Arts Centre Pidapipo Gelateria 299 Lygon Street, Carlton Trained in the art of gelato making at the famed Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy, Lisa Valmorbida has brought the flavours of Italy to Lygon Street. Sample an eclectic range of gelato and indulge in the Nutella on tap!
Carlton and Balwyn (http://www. birdlifemelbourne.org.au/index.html) A lovely afternoon tea followed by some classic old time ballroom dancing. Whether for the tea or the dancing, this is certainly an event to attend. Suitable for seniors and the young at heart. If you have any recommendations for places or events of interest for our Members and Residents, please email us at publications@graduatehouse.com.au.
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At Graduate House
At Graduate House
Stories around Graduate House
Stories around Graduate House
Thanks to the William Berry Trust
The John Cain Foundation
Thanks Ken!
Welcome New Team Members!
With funds from the William Berry PostGraduate College Trust received in 2014, Graduate House was able to install much needed double-windows in some of the rooms in the William Berry Wing - the row of terraces from 222 to 234 Leicester Street. According to Daniel Clark, Operations Manager at Graduate House, these windows are a more cost-effective method than replacing the entire window. “The benefits of the windows assist not only with noise reduction, but also with insulation,” explained Daniel.
Having been in action for around 12 months, the John Cain Foundation is making some waves in the community. They are part of the School of Government at The University of Melbourne and have already seen a string of prominent speakers at their events, including their monthly lunches.
On the 8th September, 2015 our new President Dr Ken V Loughnan AO come by Graduate House to meet all staff. Over some cake, tea and coffee, we all introduced ourselves and had a lovely chat. Dr Loughan is absolutely fantastic, and we are very excited to have him as President.
Alex recently joined the Graduate House team as Advancement Officer on a part-time basis. On his days away from Graduate House he tutors second-year Shakespeare students at The University of Melbourne. Alex has also studied Shakespeare and hails from Devon, England. Welcome Alex!
The new double windows assist with insulation as well as dramatically reducing noise.
The Residents couldn’t be more thrilled, and extended heartfelt thanks to trustees Barbara Funder and Heather Kudeviita: “[the windows] are [much] better now, and the noise reduction is significant. Furthermore, installing the new windows on the inside does not affect the facade, which is very nice as well. So I’m quite glad about the new windows.” Thorsten Elhers
“We’ve had speakers like John Thwaites and Michael Buxton,” said Faith FitzGerald, Foundation Secretary. Faith said that the John Cain monthly lunches are a highlight for their members. “The feedback is that people really appreciate them. They like the venue, they like the speakers that we’ve had and they’re stimulating,” she mused. “The John Cain Foundation, after the 34th Premier of Victoria, was founded to encourage ideas to be put in the public arena. Coupled with progressive thinking, and some new approaches, the Foundation works in the hope that it will influence the wider community and at the end of the day bring social justice. “We’re very interested in social democracy, redefining and bringing more morality back into how we govern the country,” said Faith. Tour The Hermitage Exhibition with Margaret Mayers
“The window is perfect, I think all the residents would really like it.” Xiangxuan Gao “The soundproof ... window is so great ... and it is exactly the facility needed. It is so effective for cancelling noise while it definitely doesn’t affect the light coming into my room ... I appreciate the hard-working and dedication of Graduate House and the donors putting it in. Thank you so much.” Nan Luo Remember that you can submit feedback online, in person or via email at admingh@graduatehouse.com.au
Graduate Union Member Margaret Mayers is giving voluntary tours of the National Gallery of Victoria’s Hermitage Exhibition. Her tour dates include: Sunday 27th September and Tuesday 6th October. Margaret is happy to take a guided tour if requested from a group of people but would need the time and date. Contact us here at Graduate House to book in. The Hermitage is open until Sunday, 8th November, 2015. For more information visit http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/ current/
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We also welcome Wing, a new member of the culinary team. Wing has only been at Graduate House for a few weeks, but he is already part of the team. He has many years of experience working as a chef all over the world. Welcome Wing!
In talking about his background, he spoke of his work being very dependent on travel, so much so that he has flown over one billion kilometres. And in a demonstration of serendipity, Dr Loughnan recently received an email regarding lost alumni from The University of Melbourne, only to see his brother and father on the list!
Hello to Jessie, another new member of the culinary team! Jessie has many years of hotel cooking experience and is also a pastry chef! She works part time, and has been at Graduate House for a few months now. We give her a very big welcome also.
How Hot is Graduate House? UoM Commercial saw participants from a short course in Thermography at Graduate House. They were kind enough to show us their gear, how it’s used and the kinds of data and visuals that are displayed on their thermal imaging cameras. Below is a shot of a coffee cup (with coffee inside). The purple indicates cooler temperatures and the bright yellow, hotter temperatures. This cup of coffee was a maximum of 54.8 degrees Celsius!
Call For Innovations! Applications for the ‘new world pitch’ competition are now open. Australian start-ups can submit applications of innovative technology which has the potential to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Entries will be shortlisted Monday, 28th September and winners announced Monday 5th October. The winning pitch will receive a grand prize of $2,000, so get pitching! For more information call Mark Hemetsberger from Social Traders on 0438 947 523.
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At Graduate House
At Graduate House
Stories around Graduate House
Stories around Graduate House
A View of The Past
Thank you for your feedback
At our first Donor’s Luncheon on the 16th August, 2015 The Hon Ted Baillieu spoke of the great Victorians of the past whose contributions still stand today. John James Clark (JJ Clark) was one of those distinguished Victorians who has left a mark on Victoria that has withstood the test of time. At just 19 years old, JJ Clark designed the old Treasury Building at the top of Spring Street. Built between 1858 and 1862 this iconic structure reflects the forward thinking and global mindedness of the young JJ Clark. At the time, it cost ₤75,000, but now the building is, and forever will be, priceless.
Excellent customer service, food and beverages and great value for money. - Pauline Henthorn. Food and service always excellent. - Muriel Johnstone-Need
Your feedback is important Submit a Dining Room Feedback Form to be in the monthly draw and in the running for the year-end prize of a $500 Coles Myers Gift Voucher
Had a delightful lunch today. The fish, potatoes and beans were so tasty. The dessert was delicious. The staff are always attentive and friendly. An altogether enjoyable Friday lunch hour. Many thanks indeed! - GU Member May I say how much I enjoyed the special lunch last Sunday. Your organisation was excellent, the food delicious and the speaker outstanding. It really could not have been a more enjoyable occasion. Please congratulate your staff for their excellent service. Yours sincerely, - Gwen Bowles
The lucky feedback-giver for July was Andrew C who won a bottle of Emeri De Bortoli Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Its not too early to submit your entry Members (only) have the opportunity to win a Christmas Hamper or an overnight stay in one of our lovely apartments. Fill in the Draw Entries on the last page of your 2015 calendar (sent to Members late last year), cut them out and send in to The Graduate Union at 220 Leicester Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053. From the Council
Council Strategy Day, 17th October
Our new president Dr Ken V Loughnan AO is now in full swing around Graduate House. He was at our last Council meeting, discussing all the important issues relating to the future of the Graduate Union.
Saturday the 17th October, 2015 is the Graduate Union Council Day. This will see your hard working Council discussing the future of the Graduate Union and formulating strategic and master plans for the short, medium and long term and, as always, for the better!
Pictured to the left is Dr Loughnan next to our Chair of Council, Mr Rhys Watson.
If you have any ideas or comments that you would like Council to consider, please let us know at publications@graduatehouse.com.au Our CEO/Head of College, Dr Kerry Bennett, recently attended a Strategy Summit in Sydney, so is even more ready to take on this session.
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Entry in a draw
Entry in a draw to win a Christmas Hamper
one night in a GU apartment
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See on back for details
All prizes are drawn on the 11th December, 2015 at the Members’ Christmas Party. You are still eligible to win if you are not able to attend the party. If you are one of the lucky winners we ensure that your prize reaches you. Having said that, it’s wonderful to have you join in our end of year festivities!
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Expression of Interest to join the Governance Team
The above diagram is of the governing structure of our Association. Council - the equivalent of a Board – has established sub-committees to which it gives some delegated authorities. Four of these subcommittees are shown above, the other being the Remuneration subcommittee. Up to nine Council Members are elected from the membership. Terms of office are for three years. Each year one third of Council completes terms such that three Members have potential to be elected to Council from and by the membership. Up to three people may also be appointed by Council. Should you be interested in becoming a member of our governing team, please place a score of 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 against each skill/capacity below for Council and for each of the four sub-committees and send this in to our offices with your name and best weekday contact details so that we can set up a meeting. Please also distribute this Expression of Interest throughout your networks. Council Property Management Finance and Insurance Tertiary Education Buildings and Facilities Residential Colleges Hospitality Tertiary Education Buildings/Major Projects Body Corporates Graduate Students
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