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SHIFT Project lunch
This International Women’s Day (IWD) marks three years since The S.H.I.F.T. Project launched. To celebrate their achievements, they are hosting a fundraiser luncheon at Beach, Byron Bay.
World-renowned sitar musician Accomplished traditional sitarist Peter Davidian performs at Indian restaurant in Billinudgel. The hypnotic world of Indian classical music and the sounds of the sitar are coming to Billinudgel soon. Peter Davidian has been a performing sitarist for more than 30 years. His unfolding of the musical Raga is a result of traditional study and years of practice and performance across Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, India, and Europe. The intricate presentation of this music can be traced back in time for thousands of years and is presented to the listener on an instrument that dates back to the 12th century. Peter’s Armenian heritage and his family’s long history in Bengal and Rajasthan, India, ensures an authenticity in his approach to the music. He has a vast knowledge of the Indian Raga system of music. He is the 17th generation of the Rajastani School of Jaipur and has studied extensively with the late Professor Ghulam Qadir Khan. He has performed literally hundreds of recitals such as the upcoming one at Billi’s Indian Restaurant, and has recorded a number of CDs of traditional sitar as well as his original instrumental compositions. Peter has recently performed a series of concerts for the Brisbane Council and for Queensland government cultural festivals culminating in a concert at Parliament House for the premier and 400 guests. Byron Shire residents are being given a tremendous opportunity to see Peter Davidian at Billinudgel’s Billi’s Indian Restaurant. Billi’s Indian, Wednesday 21 February. Bookings 6680 3352.
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Joining us is Fay Jackson, General leave Manager of inclusion no women at Flourish Australia, behind CEO of Vision In Mind and Deputy Commissioner of NSW Mental Health Commissions as our keynote speaker. Aine Tyrell will entertain ay us with her music. Mandy Nolan, d s r u Th h 8 our community’s tireless Marc advocate for women of the pm world, is our MC and auctioneer. 12–3
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Thursday 8th March, 2018, 12 – 3pm
Book now on 02 6685 8445 Last year was a sellout, so be quick!
All moneys raised from auction and raffles goes to The SHIFT Project, Byron creating opportunities for women who are at risk of homelessness. shiftproject.org.au | ABN 41 673 547 663 | CFN/24462 The S.H.I.F.T. Project
from disadvantage to empowerment
20 February 14, 2018 The Byron Shire Echo
The IWD theme for 2018 is Press for Progress. The S.H.I.F.T. Project supports women who are vulnerable in our community and at risk of homelessness. They believe that when it comes to social progress, service and advocacy go hand-in-hand, and that as a community we have the power to press for progress, requiring us to keep igniting the conversations that urgently need to be had. Joining this conversation is guest speaker Fay Jackson, a strong advocate of systemic and community change pertaining to inclusion, mental health and wellbeing. Fay, who has appeared on the ABC’s One Plus One and Q&A programs is the general manager of inclusion at Flourish Australia, CEO of Vision In Mind, and also deputy commissioner of the NSW Mental Health Commission. All of Fay’s positions within her mental health career are designated as ‘lived experience’ positions. This means that Fay uses her experiences of having mental health issues and recovery to support others. She has achieved this despite of psychiatrists telling her, in effect, ‘You will never work, and you will never be a valuable member of society’. The changes Fay made in her life have given her a recognition that we are far more likely to achieve changes and contribute to our family and community if we have support, friendship and mentoring. We are also more likely to achieve changes if we have opportunities to support and mentor others. Reciprocity, mutuality and affirming relationships can positively change lives, communities and the world.
What, no Tripadvisor reviews? If you are the kind of person who is chilling out with the family in Byron Shire, marvelling at the nature, getting down to the beach with the kids, mixing it with the locals and generally soaking up the Byron region vibe, then you might be surprised to know that the sort of people who submit Tripadvisor reviews have rated Peppers Broadbeach number 24 of the Top 25 Hotels for Families in the World. Yes, World. Peppers is located on the corner of Surf Parade and Elizabeth Ave, Broadbeach. Tripadvisor reviewers like its location near BWS, Woolworths, restaurants, the Oasis shopping centre, Pacific Fair, and the ocean, although opinions are divided on the worth of the ocean view rooms, with one Japanese gentleman feeling that the view from his ‘ocean view room was very bad because of the other two hotels in front of the residence’. That’s the Gold Coast for you. But it’s also Tripadvisor, where one can only speculate on the circumstances that led a woman from Melbourne, who had stayed at Peppers ‘more than 89 times’, stating ‘Service shocking. Never will have us back nor will I EVER recommend.’ When you fall out on Tripadvisor it’s very public, but even when it’s good is it real?
These values are shared by The S.H.I.F.T. Project, a local transitional program that functions on a residential and educational basis with a focus on: skill-based learning, practising wellbeing, preparing for education or employment pathways and giving back to the community. S.H.I.F.T. offers a framework, a structure to live by until the individual has the strength to start building their own. Through living, working and learning together, women are able to experience their emotional selves in good company rather than in habitual isolation. The S.H.I.F.T. Project is funded by donations from our generous community and this event is S.H.I.F.T.’s annual fundraiser. Moneys are raised via amazing auction items and raffle all donated by community business, partnerships and individuals. This year Mandy Nolan, our tireless local advocate for women’s rights, will again act as MC and auctioneer. Tunes will be provided by Irishborn Australian-dwelling singer/songwriter Aine Tyrell. S.H.I.F.T. invite you, your friends and friends of friends, to join them for lunch in Byron Bay. Tables can be booked by calling Beach. More info: S.H.I.F.T. fundraising lunch at Beach 8 March 12–3pm. Ph 6685 8445.
Macadamia Nut Pesto Ingredients 2 bunches basil 1 handful roasted macadamia nuts 1–2 small cloves garlic olive oil 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
Method Crush garlic and macadamia nuts together with a mortar and pestle, keeping them fairly rough for texture. Add basil leaves and pound a little more, then gently add olive oil and parmesan. Taste and adjust if necessary. Use as a dip, tossed through pasta or as a garnish. And enjoy! Recipe by Gavin Hughes, Byron Farmers Market ambassador and head chef at the Byron at Byron. Ingredients available from the following stallholders at Byron Farmers Market, every Thursday till 11am in Butler St Reserve. Basil: The Gourmet Salad Hut, Wiccawood Farm, Tyalgum Ridge Fresh-roasted macadamia nuts: Rainforest Foods Olive oil: Grumpy Grandma’s Garlic: Bob & Liz Gray, Boomerang Creek Farm, Kennedys Lane Farm
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