THE BOARD THE BOARD
BILL PARASIRIS
ANTOINETTE KHALIL
Khalil LawyersPrincipal Solicitor
TRACY MINETT
Minett Group - CEO
GEOFF GAYMER
TAFE NSW - Manager
SANDRA DUARTE
WSU - Director ALLY MEHANNA CBCC CEO
Sandra Duarte Consulting - CEO
JASON ARRAJ
Forward LegalPrincipal Solicitor
JESSICA WEHBE
Kleanwell - Director of Client Relations
CEO's CEO's Message Message
Think Big & Dream Big!
A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.
We all know that the future belongs to those who believe in the benefit of their dreams.
If you think big goals, well it’s going to be big and if you think little goals expect little accomplishments.
As Steve Jurvetson, who is an American businessman, He is currently a board member of SpaceX and served on Tesla's board from 2006–2020, among others, said,
“Idothinktherearemoreand moreentrepreneursallthe timethatthinkbig.Thoseare thepeopleweshouldbe findingandfunding.Mostof themwillfail,buttheones whosucceedwillchangethe world,andthatisprogress”.
Let us remain focus and determined.
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THE GRAND MULTICULTURAL MAWLID CONCERT 2022
Resilience, Rejoice, Reverie in the Way of Life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him)
“Bringing together in peace, joy and friendship,” Her excellency, the Hon Margaret Beazley’s words defined the ethos of Mawlid 2022: The Story of Prophet Muhammad, A Way of Life on Sunday the 16th of October at Sydney Olympic Park Quay Centre.
Over five thousand people from all different walks of life came together to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), in one of the largest Mawlid celebrations, all chanting together this year’s slogan – “The life Story of Prophet Muhammad, A Way of life”.
His Eminence Professor Sheikh Salim Alwan the Chairman of Darulfatwa represented by Dr Sheikh Ibrahim El Shafie,; Mr. Mohammad Mehio, President of ICPA; Her Excellency the Hon Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW; The Hon Dominic Perrottet MP, Premier of NSW represented by the Hon Mark Coure MP Minister for Multiculturalism; Senator Shaoquett Moselmane, MLC; Mr Jihad Dib MP Shadow Minister for Emergency Services, His Excellency Dr Basim Hattab Habash Al tumma Ambassador of Iraq, Mr Mohamed Mohamed Khalil Consul-General of Egypt, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Consul General of Pakistan; Mr. Mayer Dabbagh Honary Consul of Syria; Cumberland Council’s Mayor, Clr Lisa Lake Mr. Neville Tomkins OAM NSW Chief Commissioner;
Superintendent commander Martin fileman representing deputy commissioner of NSW Police Commander Anthony Cooke ,Adam Johnson Commander of Bankstown Police Area Command; Dr Sheikh Ghanem Jaloul; Clr Bilal ElHayek Deputy Mayor City of Canterbury Bankstown; Clr George Zakhia Canterbury Bankstown Council; Clr Khodr (Karl) Saleh OAM Canterbury Bankstown Council Clr Suman Saha Cumberland Council; Clr Mohamad Hussein Cumberland Council;
Community Leaders and Organisations; Media Representatives; Businesspeople and Dignified guests.
Her excellency Margaret Beasely, spoke of the Islamic significance to the Australian fabric of society opening her speech in the language of the Gadigal People. As Mr David Hurley, His excellency highlighted in his letter, “Australia’s great strength is our diversity.” With the Prophet’s mercy (Peace be upon him), extended throughout History, patience and peace are the core of Australian values in a society recovering from a global pandemic. Mr. Wissam Saad highlighted this, “Hardworking people bring success to such a beautiful event.” And the Mawlid of 2022, post the covid challenges, was nothing less of a grand successful event.
The Grand Mawlid began with Dr. Sheikh Ibrahim El Shafie with an entourage of Sheikhs holding the relics of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
The packed Olympic Stadium shook to the rhythm of the drumming of amazing children as the audience watched in awe anticipating the beginning of the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
A spectacular blend of colour emerged from the dimmed lights, neon lights and the phone devices swaying in the air recording, shadows of moons on the walls alternating with the green balloons that filled the amphitheatre as the full stadium in unison chanted the
salutations upon Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). A grand introduction in the celebration of the best of all creations!
A spectacular way of life at that, the 13th Annual Multicultural Event organised under the patronage of Darulfatwa showcased the post-covid resilience of Australians and Muslims from all around the world. As Mr. Mohamad Mehio, President of Islamic Charity Projects Association (ICPA) addressed the invited distinguished guests in the VIP function, “ICPA is the forefront of moderation teachings, binding the community, bridging gaps to protect society from extremist ideologies.” The VIP’s MC Mr. Wissam Saad, Principal of Salamah College, welcomed dignified Sheikhs, Imams and Religious leaders,
The event’s MC Mohab Saydawi began with a heart warming welcome rich with metaphors emphasising the compassion of the Prophet (Peace be upon him). The Life story of Prophet Muhammad – A way of Life.
Sheikh Ahmad El Kheir subdued the excitement to a spiritual cleansing in his Qur’anic Recitation before children took to the stage in red, white, and green. “The Guide was born” echoed through the stadium in a heart stopping performance that made a full stadium chant in unison – A way of life. And the full stadium chanting in unison did not stop there, the audience were in-sync with Dr. Sheikh Ibrahim Elshafie as the magnificent crowd commemorated the birth of the Prophet (peace be upon him). “A surge of light piercing the darkness of time,” the Muslim fabric of the Australian society showcased the teachings in the way of life that assisted all Australian Muslims in their resilience and recovery from a global pandemic.
One of the many highlights included ‘The International Chanting Band. Malay began the performances, mesmerising the crowd with the purity in their voices “The noble and best of all creations” echoed through the stadium. The Bosnians chanted the name of “Allah” in a harmonious voice capturing a spiritual silence in the audience. The Australian band followed opening in a euphonious voice “He gave us all our identities.” The crowd cheered loudly and passionately to “Let Him Lead” capturing the full Quay Centre audience in their love for the Prophet’s way of life.
The Indonesian band followed in colours of red and white, against a backdrop of landscapes and greenery, brought the Indonesian Australians to their feet in “Poets are powerless to portray.”
The Pakistani band ignited the whole stadium into a rhythmic beat in “How beloved is the one who took care of me.”
The African band cheering rhythmically moving across the stage in the richness of the African culture captured the in-sync applauding of an energetic crowd shaking the stadium. Once the Sudanese entered on stage,
“Diversity is Australia’s greatest strength”, came to life as the Australian Sudanese group start performing on the stage rejoicing their love for the Prophet and in the diversity of Australia’s identity.
Iraq, the final performance of the international band left the audience clapping and swaying together engulfed in their spirituality to the purity of a clear voice chanting “Taha the best of all creations, love and obedience to gain his intercession.” The International Band brought to the forefront the Way of Life of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) uniting the Muslims from all parts of the world.
Dr Sheikh Ghanem Jaloul greets the Muslim community on this blessed occasion and he asks “Allah to return this blessed occasion upon our community while its state of affairs has advanced and prospered”.
He said On the 12th of Rabi^ ul-‘Awwal of every year, an honoured and glorified memory shines over the whole world, and is commemorated by the entire Muslim world. They celebrate the birth of the best human, our Master Muhammad(Peace be upon Him).
The Australian Islamic Chanting Band with world vocalist Mohammad Al Kheir soon entered the stage mesmerising the crowd. Phones recording swaying in the air, balloons floating high, arms in unison either swaying or clapping, a spectacular backdrop of mosques, the name of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) echoing off the walls of the stadium, smoke and sparks filling the sides of the stage with beating drums shaking the stadium to its feet, a full crowd of strangers became one, under the umbrella of the Prophet’s way of life. A mesmerising moment in time, full of joy, happiness, and new formed friendships in a love of the best of all creations.
Darulfatwa extends its appreciation to all community organisations contributing to the success of the evening,
The Grand Mawlid was a success, and it could not have been described better than Mr. Wissam Saad in is opening address, “You can go home and say WoW! That was Great!”
Brings Back Local News to the Regions
Local communities that lose newspapers often do not get a print or digital replacement In Greater Western Sydney, that leaves almost 25 million people living in an area with no local news and extremely limited access to critical news and information. Access to critical news and information is vital to making substantiated and informed decisions, sustaining grassroot community participation and maintaining the essence of democratic principles.
‘Keeping News Local’ is an Independent Australian Based Start Up that aims to fill the void and bring Local News back to residents throughout Australia wherever Independent Local News is absent We will be launching some of our papers online in coming weeks and intend on launching free print editions in coming months. We would like to hear from news thirsty locals, potential partners, and contributors
www.keepingnewslocal.com.au
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ANNUAL CBCC COMMUNITY
MONDAY 12TH MONDAY 12TH DECEMBER DECEMBER
at The Entertainment Park 361 Milperra Rd, Bankstown From 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tickets: $30
*kids under 12 years are free
REGISTERON EVENTBRITE
Hosting the ADF Reserves & Bankstown Police Force and their families - celebrating their hard work this past year!
2022 Christmas Gift Appeal - Donate a gift to St Euphemia College to help kids in Lismore
Buffet Dinner | Free Bowling | Lucky Door Prizes Kids' Activities | Scavenger Hunt | and more
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A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IS INCOMPLETE A CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT A VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS! WITHOUT A VISIT FROM SANTA CLAUS!
The big man himself is busy up in the North The big man himself is busy up in the North Pole at Christmas time so we're Pole at Christmas time so we're calling on our community calling on our community. . Major Sponsor:
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TheBenefitsofbecominga HostBusiness
An opportunity to Inspire a future
CEO / Entrepreneur
A chance to showcase your industry or Business to the community and next generation.
Meet potential future employment candidates. Our young people are the future of tomorrow.
Broaden your Community Engagement
Great exposure and support from Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce
TheBenefitstoStudents
They gain an insight into the life of a CEO/Business leader
They learn and understand how a particular industry works
Improves their own potential
Helps build their self confidence
Creates career opportunities and connects them with the business community.
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Empowering our youth is powering our community
Building our youth for the future by sharing knowledge through experience and mentorship.
Whyshouldbusinessleadersget involved?
CEO for a Day connects local, aspiring Year 10 to 12 students with a Senior Executive in their community in a field that they’re interested in, giving them the opportunity to walk in the shoes of a local leader.
Connecting Business Leaders with Future Leaders
Inspiring dreams with real experience
Understanding True Leadership under a mentor
Give young people an opportunity to dream, experience and expand their horizons and aspire to be all that they can.
Whatisrequired fromthebusiness host?
The day will be approx. 4 hours
Host will Meet and Greet the student and explain what your company does and what you do.
Discuss what they want to do in the future and how they see themselves getting there.
Tips for Hosting the Student:
TourFacility
Take the student on a tour of the facility or branches introduce them to key personnel.
Meeting
Allow the student to sit in on a team meeting
TeamUp
Set them up with a relevant Team Member to buddy them for an hour or two showing the student what they do in the industry, potentially a trades person or professional doing their normal activities. The student could have an opportunity to do some handson activity if available.
Reconnect
Meet up with the student potentially over lunch to see how their day went and what discuss their thoughts.
a positive attitude
questions Have fun Most importantly, take your smile!
Anyone over 50 welcome to attendmembers, families and friends. Classes will be facilitated by Collappor8, so secure your seats now and get online.
Want to know how to Stay Smart Online?
Register your interest.Register your interest.
Are you over 50 and interested in learning to use the Internet, but don’t know where to get started? The Internet can help you in day-to-day life in many different ways, and we would like to help you make the most of it.
The CBCC will be holding three free workshops where you can learn Digital Basics, Get Online and Stay Smart Online. We will cover the following topics:
Using a Computer Digital Basics
Using a Touch Screen
Intro to the Internet
Using a Web Browser
Navigating a Website Get Online
Staying Smart Online
Password Safety Make Payments Safely Avoid Scams
Keep Safe from Viruses
Please bring your own device to the workshop. Our lessons are designed with smartphone use in mind, but you may bring a tablet or laptop if you prefer.
We are supported by Good Things Foundation and the Australian Government to help build digital skills in older Australians. Email: ceo@cbchamber.org.au for next class details.
Chamber Chamber Activity Activity
MOVEMBER IS HERE
Movember, the month formerly known as November, is when brave and selfless men around the world grow a moustache, and women step up to support them, all to raise awareness and funds for men's health Support man's health awareness by donating to Movember fundraisers global community.
HOW ARE WE HELPING? TASTE THE CBCC MEMBERSHIP
For the month of Movember 2022 we are giving free basic membership to Small Business owners. From time to time, we will bring this up to celebrate our community, so wait for it.
We will offer a 12-month free limited basic membership entitle the applicant to receive:
1. Business listing on our website directory
2. Recognized as a member by receiving our logo CBCC a proud member to apply to their signature email, website, and any other branding.
3. Receive our monthly magazine
4. Invitation to join and experience our Round Table
Thank
LET'S SHOWCASE OUR REGION.
Canterbury Bankstown is home to a wealth of hidden treasures. The tourism industry is revving up again and we know that there is much to see in Canterbury Bankstown. Let's bring more business to our region by showcasing Canterbury Bankstown's finest hidden treasures and give people a solid reason to come here!
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BARRIERS TO USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT
We are excited to offer options for all members to advertise in the Monthly Newsletter. Prices vary depending the Ad Size you are looking for. The prices are for any member wishing to advertise mre than what is allocated in the membership level.
Due to the overwhelming interest in our members wanting to be included in our Newsletter, we now ask that our members provide a JPEG. PDF will no longer be accepted. Files can be 72dpi300dpi.
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9th November | 8:30 am - 10:30 am
23rd November | 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Presented by Melissa Edwards, Director of the Executive MBA at UTS.
Industry guest is Aidan Mullan who specialises in the commercialisation of Interface’s Climate Take Back initiatives in ANZ.
This really is a nightmare-blocked drains can cause significant damage to your commercial property. If you think your drains are blocked and not aren't draining please call us on 1330 745 758.
You're invited to Kenvale’s cocktail event of the year!
Exquisite Levantine Hill wines, delicious food and industry networking.
Wednesday 23rd November 6pm to 9pm
Australian Turf Club Kingston Town Room Alison Road, Randwick
$55 for 1 ticket
$95 for 2 tickets
10904NAT DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING
Study the world’s leading formal qualification of social media marketing with The Business School!
This course is suitable for marketers of all levels of experience from job seekers, business owners, social media marketing professionals and entrepreneurs with a new business vision.
30th January 2023
WHY STUDY THE DIPLOMA OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING?
The Diploma of Social Media Marketing will provide you with social media and digital marketing knowledge to help you operate successfully in a Marketing or Business role. Social Media is an important element of any business and requires specialist knowledge to ensure it has an impact and drives results. This Diploma will give you the skills and confidence to ensure you are ready to implement Social Media Marketing in your own business or any job role.
Essentials of Additive Manufacturing Training Program
A short course to learn the fundamentals of metal 3D printing, additive design and manufacturing from a global leader, GE Additive and Western Sydney University.
A hands-on in-person session at WSU Advanced Manufacturing Precinct for will allow participants to put their newfound knowledge into practice.
Course benefits:
Accelerate Innovation - Identify new opportunities for growth and bring innovative parts to market faster.
De-Risk investment - Tap into expertise to qualify your metal additive parts faster and increase your success rate with additive parts.
Lower Costs - Shorten your time to market and find cost savings wherever you are in the additive process with tailored solutions designed.
Improve part performance - Leverage GE’s team of additive designers, engineers and material scientists to optimise your parts and processes.
Transform your business - Rewrite the rules of manufacturing, optimise your supply chain and open new market opportunities with world-leading expertise and proven methodology.
Join our upcoming cohort 6 starting 8 November (20 hours spread over 3 days)
Option 1: Face to face, Parramatta Engineering Innovation Hub
Option 2: Online via Zoom
Option 3: On-Demand via Open Learning
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Forward legal leads you in difficult time with compassion and empathy. Our team of family law expert understands the needs of parents and children.
We advise you throughout each stage because we want to be sure, once the dust settles, that the best outcome has been achieved.
WestInvest CommunityProjectGrants
TheNSWGovernmenthasannouncedthefirstprojectstobefunded throughthecityshaping$2billionWestInvestCommunityProject GrantsProgram,withmorethan$44.7millionallocatedtoBurwood andCanterbury-BankstownCouncils.
AspartoftheWestInvestFund,$2billionwasreservedforpriority CommunityProjects,thisincluded$400millionfor15Local GovernmentAreasinWestandSouthWestSydney,witheachlocal councileligibleforbetween$20millionand$35million,depending onpopulationsize.
TheswatheofprojectsincludedintheLocalGovernment Allocation,whichwillbeannouncedincomingweeks,will deliverenormousbenefitsacrossWestandSouthWest Sydney,including:
Atleast13newandrevitalisedparks
Atleastsevenactivatedhighstreets
Morethan15newandupgradedcommunitycentres
Nineupgradedsportsgroundsandfields
Morethan25kmofnewwalkingandcyclingtracks
MorethanninenewBMXandskatingtracksandparks
Thousandsofnewtreesandgreenery.
WestInvest CommunityProjectGrants
The$20.7millionworthofprojectsfundedinBurwoodwill include:
$6.58millionfortheBurwoodMainStreetTransformation ProjecttotransformBurwoodRoadintoavibrantand iconicfoodandculturedestination.
$3.897millionfortheDeanStreetPrecinctTransformation whichwillbuildonthecurrentNSWGovernmentfunded trialtocreateapermanentfoodandentertainment destinationintheheartofBurwoodTownCentre.
$2.734millionfortheHenleyParkSportsFieldUpgrade Projectwhichwillrevitalisetwoagedsportsfieldsto improvesportandrecreationalfacilities.
$814,641fortheHenleyParkandRusselReserve ExpansionProjectwhichwilltransform1,450m2of underutilisedlandintoanewopenspace.
$2.173millionfortheStrathfieldPlaceMakingProject whichwilltransformBellsLaneintoavibrantlaneway andsharedpedestrianzone,increasingoutdoordining.
$2.469millionfortheBurwoodParkInclusivePlaySpace tosupportthetransformationofBurwoodParkintoan inclusiveandwelcomingrecreationalprecinct.
$1.168millionfortheWoodstockSensoryGardenProject whichwillrevitaliseandtransformanunderutilisedopen spaceontheedgeoftheBurwoodTownCentre.
$876,150fortheBurwoodLibraryPodwhichwill implementnewtechnologytodeliveraninnovativeand purposebuilt24/7librarypodinEnfield.
WestInvest CommunityProjectGrants
TheprojectsfundedinCanterbury-Bankstownwilltotal $24millionandinclude:
$10milliontowardsthe$20millionRevitalisingCampsie CivicPrecinctprojectwhichwillconsolidatelocal communityfacilitiesintoacentralmultipurposehub, creatingadedicatedartsandcultureprecinct.
$5milliontowardsthe$10millionRobertsPark CommunityHubprojectwhichwillprovideanew multipurposefacilityattheformerYMCAsitefor Greenacreresidents.
$5milliontowardsthe$6.5millionWranDistrictPark projectwhichwilloverhaulthegreenspaceand decommissiontheagedWranLeisureCentretocreatea destinationopenspacewithmultipurposecourtsanda bespokeplayspacewithwaterplay.
$4milliontowardsthe$5millionLocalTrafficProgram projectwhichwilldeliver6.2kmofprioritypedestrian infrastructureand10trafficmanagementdevicesacross 45locationstoincreasepedestriansafetyanddeliver missinglinkstoschools,publictransport,openspace andshops
Canterbury-BankstownCouncilwasallocatedmorethan $34millionintheLocalCouncilAllocation.Further successfulprojectsinCanterbury-Bankstownwillbe announcedsoon.
WestInvest CommunityProjectGrants
WestInvestCommunityProjectGrants-Competitive Round
Atotalof684projectsworthmorethan$7.9billionwere submittedforashareof$1.6billioninfundingthroughthe WestInvestCommunityProjectGrants–CompetitiveRound.
Allapplicationsareprogressingthrougha comprehensiveassessmentprocess,whichincludes analysisandreviewbyarangeofexperts,followedby recommendationbytheWestInvestSteeringCommittee madeupofseniorNSWpublicservantsbeforefinalsign offbytheNSWTreasurer.
