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Why we need to lower our expectations We have spent the past three decades telling our children and ourselves that we can have it all and then some… well, that hasn’t worked out too well. If we want to live long and healthy lives, keep unemployment low, and access to healthcare for as many as possible in our communities, then we all have to lower our expectations.

MY Grandma, now long departed, had a wonderful stock of post-Depression tales of austerity. She would tell me how she and her friends would rub gravy powder on their legs to darken them and draw a line up the back when they couldn’t afford stockings.

Despite a comfortable retirement income, there was always powdered egg and powdered milk in the pantry, and almost enough tinned food to last another Depression.

The mantra of making do with what you had and putting a little aside never left her, and the countless millions like her.

These are the sorts of lessons we need to relearn (although powdered milk and eggs might be taking it too far).

Salary expectations, business profit expectations, benefit expectations, return on investment expectations and tax break expectations are beginning to look far too high,

even in our comparatively prosperous economy. But can we learn to be happy with a little less?

As Alan Kohler pointedly wrote in his Eureka Report piece, ‘What’s Wrong – And Right – With The World’ the idea of old age pensions began with Otto von Bismarck’s Old Age and Disability Insurance Bill of 1889 in Germany. The beauty of that scheme was that it didn’t kick in until 70 at a time when the average life expectancy was 45 – it was never invisaged for a population whose life expectancy was 81.5 and rising fast.

Superannuation was introduced as a mechanism through which working people could save for their retirement – to become at least partly, if not wholly self-funded retirees, in recognition of the fact that state-funded pensions for all was an impossible ideal.

A distasteful side effect of superannuation has been the sanctioned rorting of the pension system by wealthy superannuation holders who feel entitled to also claim the old age pension, because loopholes in the system make it possible. All of this money that is claimed to boost an already wealthy household’s bottom line comes at the expense of those who do not have enough to live on.

In Australia, governments at all levels are scrambling to borrow funds to fill the $210 billion hole in public sector defined benefit superannuation schemes.

Why are we pulling billions out of the tax system through additional borrowings to fund the retirements of a few?

Add to that the unreasonable retirement packages of politicians and business executives and you start to get a picture of how it might be possible to fund equitable pension and disability schemes in Australia if the tax system wasn’t so bogged down in middle to highincome welfare.

To live within your means isn’t just a piece of advice grandmothers handed out along with tea and biscuits, it is a necessity that needs to apply everyone.

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Asia-ready workforce Which country has critical to Australian the best rep?

According to the Reputation Institute’s 2012 Country prosperity RepTrak™ that ranks the world’s most reputable countries Ai Group Chief Executive, Innes Willox, says the industry group welcomes the release of a Asialink Taskforce report that highlights the importance of Asia capable workforce to the nation’s future prosperity.

“It is another reminder of the growing and urgent need for Australia to put in place strategies to ensure we are ready to take advantage of opportunities presented by the Asian century,” Ms Willox said.

“Of the report’s recommendations – we particularly support the establishment of the National Centre for Asia Capability.

This Centre will be pivotal to accelerating development of our business capability in the Asian century. To ensure its success, it is critical that the Centre is run by business, for business.

“Developing an Asia-ready workforce is about far more than just language. The report identifies eleven individual and business capabilities critical to business success in Asia to make the most of the emerging opportunities.

These range from working across cultural contexts,

senior management capability including extended stays in Asian countries and working with different government and legal systems.

“As a previous Ai Group/ Asialink report highlighted, the interest in doing business in and with Asia is strong with 74% of total businesses surveyed – companies not yet operating in Asia and those already there – indicating an interest in expanding into Asia. However, that same survey found 65% of responding companies have no board members that have worked in Asia.”

Canada has been chosen as the country with the best reputation in the world, while Australia ranked number two.

Reputation Institute conducts the yearly Country RepTrak™ study by polling an online panel of 36,000 people representing the G8 countries. The study evaluates 50 countries based on people’s trust, admiration, respect and affinity for them.

The four reputation elements are then further broken down into 16 related attributes that include: quality of life; business environment; products and services; and even the country’s physical beauty. The key indicators are used to identify the country with the best reputation.

Canada’s victory marks the second year in a row that the country has been named the country with the world’s best reputation.

Nicolas Georges Trad, Executive Partner, Reputation Institute says, “A country’s brand and reputation are shaped by a wide range of factors including history, products, environment,

Canada is followed by Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, and the other Nordic countries, all known for their stability, solid democracies, high GDP and strong social infrastructures.

Economic powers like China and the USA are placed fairly low, at 43 and 23 respectively.

“Solid reputation management practices enable countries to be relevant and differentiate themselves on things that matter, which is paramount in the fierce competition to attract tourism and investment dollars.”

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Statistics show real social media addiction Boost Mobile have conducted a nationwide survey of 500 males and females aged from 16 to 25 and have found that social media has cultivated a new breed of social media addict in the surveyed age bracket. Like drugs and alcohol, this addiction can actually contradict the social objectives it was originally designed to enhance.

Almost half of the survey group admitted to being addicted to social media. This admittance was most prominent amongst females, with 60% ‘addicted’ respondents being female.

68% of those surveyed confessed to checking their social media feeds up to a staggering 10 times a day.

“This was a really incredible finding and just shows the reliance youth now have on social media. They wouldn’t email or call their friends ten times a day, but they’re happy to check their Facebook or Twitter this number of times to ensure they keep up with their friends’ posts, the latest news, celebrity headlines, or information about their favourite brand.

“People also use social media frequently because it enables them to share pictures and chat instantly,” said Paul O’Neile, Boost Mobile CEO. The Mobile Youth Report for

2012 also found that 15-19 year olds spend on average three hours a day on social media, while 20-29 year olds spend on average two full hours interacting socially.

There were a number of places respondents were happy to say they checked their social media.

In bed, was the most popular place people chose to check their social media feeds. 66% of respondents admitted to clicking into their Facebook page while under the covers!

31% of young adults also freely admitted to reading, writing and feeding their social media addiction, while on the toilet. 45% said eating was one of their most popular times to look at their timelines and 37% admitted to finding their social networking updates more important and interesting than listening in the class room.

“These findings show us that some people may have lost

all traditional social graces.

With the prominence of smart phones they are happy to use their phone anytime and anywhere, just to keep up with what their friends are saying or what pictures have been posted”, O’Neile stated.

“Fortunately we have found that youths, while they are happy to admit to social media addiction, still prefer offline interaction to help nurture relationships and develop friendships - new or old.”

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Ballarat employment zone funding

Milk price wars hit home for farmers

The City of Ballarat, has welcomed an announcement by the Victorian Premier and the Minister for Regional Cities to fund the next stage of the Ballarat West Employment Zone.

The Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative (DFMC) has told dairy farmers that it has been forced to slash prices in the wake of negotiations with processor Lion Dairy. Lion Nathan is a major supplier of milk to supermarkets along the eastern seaboard.

DFMC chairman Ian Zandstra announced prices for tier two milk (above base contract) had been effectively slashed to 14 -15 cents per litre.

THE Premier announced $835,000 in funding to be matched by the City of Ballarat to move the Ballarat West Employment Zone to the next stage. The $1.67 million project stage will deliver a construction blueprint for the site and make it shovel ready for construction and investment.

Mayor of Ballarat, Cr Mark Harris, said this is one of the key projects for Ballarat’s future. “As a City, we have identified the priority projects that are vital for Ballarat and this project is one of the key formative initiatives that will set this city apart”.

He said the Employment Zone will deliver 9,000 local jobs on completion and assist Ballarat to remain a self sustaining economy by injecting $5billion in additional economic activity.

“The Employment Zone will also deliver land options of a size and scale required to assist new and expanding industries invest and prosper in Ballarat. It will ensure we have the infrastructure and employment opportunities in place to help meet the demands of a growing population.”

He reported the average price across both tiers had been cut by 7 per cent in northern NSW and Queensland. In Victoria he said the flat price had been wound down by 9 per cent.

United Dairyfarmers of Victoria President, Kerry Callow, said the announcement proved supermarkets’ claims to have absorbed the losses on $1-litre milk was a smokeand-mirrors game.

“Coles’ management stood before farmers at the VFF Annual Conference last year and said Coles would absorb losses on its $1 milk.

“A little over a year later, we see their cut-throat pricing strategy trickle down to dairy farmers. When will it stop?”

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Ms Callow said consumers could also play their part by thinking twice about how their purchases might affect the food-producing community.

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Bring your industry’s decision-makers and experts to you…

Why go anywhere else to access the latest information and establish new contacts for your industry? By hosting a meeting, conference or business exhibition in the Geelong and the Great Ocean Road Region, your organisation can bring industry leaders from across the state, nation, or the world to your doorstep.

Meetings, conferences and exhibitions are well-recognised as effective mechanisms for sharing knowledge, research and expertise, or promoting commerce and business. They can be held for business, scientific or professional development purposes.

It’s not surprising then, that by hosting a business event there can be a lot of benefits to your industry sector and the people it serves.

These include:

Investment Encouraging investment by attracting an often influential audience of participants, which may include politicians. Making contacts of high strategic value can have a long-term impact on your industry.

Innovation Stimulating local innovation by providing access to information, new technologies, latest research and developments within your industry sector.

Knowledge & Performance Enhancing professional development by bringing key expertise into the community where it is accessible to local professionals.

Cultural Exchange Promoting cultural exchange by providing forums for interaction between participants from your local area, Australia and possibly the world.

Supporting Community Injecting significant economic benefits into your local community through delegates’ expenditure on a range of facilities and services.

Hosting a conference in the Geelong and the Great Ocean Road Region The Geelong and the Great Ocean Road Region is already a highly desirable conference destination.

A large number of business events are held here each year attracted by local industry and commerce, as well as the world-renowned Great Ocean Road and other natural and cultural assets.

To host a conference in the region, the logistics are simple: choose from an extensive range of high quality conference facilities, professional event services and accommodation properties. Many venues are located in magnificent waterfront locations alongside thriving cafes and busy esplanades, or within luxury resorts in rugged coastal surrounds.

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NEW APPOINTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES Dylan Hultgren has recently joined Chapman Welsh Financial Services & is excited about starting a new journey in financial planning. His experience in Residential Real Estate for 3 years combined with his recent studies will be highly beneficial to the CWFS team

MENSWEAR Liam Sullivan returns to Eddy Elias and is looking to immerse himself in the buying and marketing side of retail. Liam brings with him his excellent work ethic, professional manner and passion for menswear.

REAL ESTATE Harcourts North Geelong welcomes Nick De Stefano to its team. Nick brings a wealth of experience in sales, marketing and excellence in customer service in the Northern suburbs and Is looking forward to catching up with old and new clients .

RESPITE Anam Cara House Geelong is proud to welcome Helen Hunter as its new Executive Officer. Helen brings over 20 years experience in the community and aged care sector and has a Diploma in Human Resource Management and Business Management.

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BANKING Bendigo Business Banking Centre Geelong is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Mounsey to the position of Business Banking Manager. Darren has joined the Bendigo after 22 years at the NAB where he has been involved in commercial finance for the majority of his career.

EDUCATION Nicole Roache has joined the Geelong College Community Relations team. After more than 10 years working in sports marketing and media with Athletics Australia and the Melbourne Vixens, Nicole is now responsible for the College’s brand strategy, advertising and web communications.

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REGULATION

The green marketplace Environmental claims can be a powerful marketing tool.

Businesses are increasingly using environmental claims in an attempt to differentiate themselves and their products from the competition. These claims come in a wide range of forms, including statements about environmental sustainability, recycling, energy and water efficiency or impact on animals and the natural environment.

Businesses realise that consumers today have an increased awareness of the environmental impact that modern goods may have.

Environmental claims are now relevant to a larger product range, from small household items such as nappies, toilet paper, cleaners and detergents to major whitegoods and appliances.

Many consumers consider environmental claims, such as water or energy efficiency, as a major factor when evaluating products to purchase.

Therefore, it is essential that consumers are provided with accurate information in order to make informed decisions.

Making sure any claims made are accurate is not only good business practice, it is required by law.

How the Australian Consumer Law applies to green claims The Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is a national law that contains simple rules to ensure that businesses trade fairly with consumers. The ACL states that businesses must not mislead or deceive consumers in any way.

This applies to all forms of advertising, including claims on packaging and labelling, as well as verbal statements from sales staff. The ACL carries serious penalties for businesses that fail to meet these requirements.

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It is important to note that business representations only need to be likely to mislead or deceive to breach the ACL – it does not matter whether the representations actually misled anyone, or whether the business intended to mislead. If a statement or representation about a product or service is deemed likely to mislead and deceive, the ACL is contravened.

Broad principles to consider when making environmental claims If you wish to make environmental claims about your business or your product, they should be clearly and accurately explained. Claims should be honest and truthful, detailing the specific part if the product or process it is referring to, using language which the average member of the public can understand, explaining the significance of the benefit and be able to be substantiated.

When making such claims you should also be careful that the overall impression created is not misleading. In other words, it is not enough for each representation to be technically or narrowly correct.

Images can contribute to an overall representation.

Images depicting forests, the earth or certain endangered animals may be capable of making a sweeping claim

of environmental benefit that may be misleading.

For example, a picture of a dolphin on a tuna product may be taken by consumers as a symbol to mean the tuna has been fished in a manner that does not harm dolphins.

If this is not the case, then the use of the picture risks misleading consumers.

The use of broad or unqualified claims can be risky, as they are ambiguous and do not explain any specific environmental benefit. For example, the term ‘green’ on its own is very vague and conveys little information to the consumer, other than the message that your product is in some way less damaging to the environment than others.

Regulatory schemes There are several government-administered schemes that cover environmental endorsements.

Such schemes often have their own mechanism for regulation and enforcement.

However, the ACL also applies for misleading and deceptive conduct regarding such schemes.

Two important schemes that regulate environmental claims are the Equipment Energy Efficiency Program and the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme (WELS).

It is currently mandatory for many household electrical products offered for sale in Australia to be labelled with an approved energy label. Products such as refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, dishwashers and air conditioners must carry an approved energy label.

They are also regulated on the basis of minimum energy performance standards.

All products within the scope of energy labelling or MEPS must be registered with an Australian regulator to be legally sold in Australia. For further information, refer to www.energyrating.gov.au.

WELS requires products to be labelled according to

their water efficiency. It also requires minimum water efficiency standards for a product. Products covered by the WELS scheme include showers, tap equipment, flow controllers (optional), toilet (lavatory) equipment, urinal equipment, clothes washing machines and dishwashers.

The WELS scheme is administered by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.

For further information, refer to www.waterrating.gov.au.

Checklist for marketers/ advertisers When making environmental claims about your products or in your advertising: - Avoid using terms like ‘safe’ and ‘friendly’ and unqualified pictures or graphics. At best they are unhelpful and encourage scepticism; at worst they are misleading.

- Spell out exactly what is beneficial about a product in plain language that consumers can understand.

- Link the environmental benefit to a specific part of the product or its production process, such as extraction, transportation, manufacture, use, packaging or disposal.

- Make sure any claims you make about your product can be substantiated.

Think about how you would answer a query regarding the environmental benefits you are claiming about your product. For example, what scientific authority could justify the basis of your claim?

More information The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has produced a booklet called Green marketing and the Australian Consumer Law, available at www.accc.gov.au.

If you have a complaint or inquiry, contact the ACCC small business helpline on 1300 302 021.

TAX to understand basic accounting conventions and proper diligence in reading financial statements; and - Each director needs to formulate their own opinion, and apply that opinion to the task of approving the financial statements.

Poor Results for Company Directors A recent survey by the Financial Reporting Council raises fears about the financial nous of boards. FRC Board Chairman, Kevin Lewis, said, “Directors are struggling to acquire and maintain the level of financial knowledge needed to sign off on financial statements. And it raises a dilemma, because courts are saying that directors need to be familiar with the business and apply their knowledge of the business when they review the accounts.”

THE recent Centro case found that directors’ had failed in their duties when they approved Centro’s financial statements. ASIC argued that Centro’s directors had breached their duties under the Corporations Act, because its 2007 annual accounts had not complied with the Corporations Act and the Accounting Standards (the financial statement had been audited by a Big 4 audit firm).

The principles of this judgment equally apply to private and not-for profit public companies and the engagement of non-executive

directors on boards of those organisations.

Directors Duties In the Centro case, the Federal Court found that directors have the following responsibility when adopting and approving financial statements: - Directors are expected to take a diligent and intelligent interest in the information available them, to understand that information, and apply an enquiring mind to the responsibilities placed upon them; - Directors are expected to have the financial literacy

The directors “Duty of Competence” in regards to the review of financial statements was described as the ability to: - Read and understand the financial statements; - Understand the classification of assets and liabilities as current and non-current; and - Understand the need to disclose certain events post balance sheet date.

statements. If the answer is ‘no’ to any of the above, then directors and officers should withhold from approving financial statements and seek professional advice.

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Who Would Be Mayor?

Voters in Geelong have until October 27 to have their say in who will be the city’s first directly elected Mayor. Whether or not you agree with the model it has already had one clear benefit of generating discussion around the issues affecting the Geelong region and what role Council can and should play in addressing them.

Until the postal votes start pouring in, we don’t know who will become the Geelong Mayor for the next four years.

What we do know is that the next four years will be a critical period in Geelong, setting the direction of the region for the next fifteen to twenty years. The fate of major manufacturing employers Alcoa, Ford and Shell will be decided in that period.

The region’s economy is transitioning fast and that transition needs to be carefully managed. The region is also on the verge of a population boom that will require not only provision of services and infrastructure, but also training and education opportunities, and the provision of healthcare, particularly to older community members will be come an increasingly important issue.

We also know that while the

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race for Mayor began slowly, it has definitely gathered speed, having gone from a race between the incumbent Mayor, John Mitchell, and the early favourite, Keith Fagg, to a race between nine. There are both familiar and unfamiliar faces amongst the candidates, and while increasing the pool of candidates increases the validity of the democratic process, splitting the primary vote also places a greater importance on preferences. On a count back of preferences, a second or even a third runner could make a late jump across the line, which has been the subject of some debate on whether or not preferencing is necessary in council elections and, perhaps more importantly, whether it unduly politicises the process.

For now, however, preferences count. So, the message then

becomes two-fold: think carefully about who you want to be the Mayor of Geelong for the next four years, and give careful consideration to how you preference your vote.

One of the big positives of this process so far has been a significantly increased focus on what the role of local government should be and what are the issues that are important to the people of Geelong.

For the first time in a long time there is a sense of hope as we approach a council election – hope that this change in the process can provide an opportunity to get back to the basics of what we want a Mayor and a Council to be.

There is a presence to the position of a directly elected mayor that just isn’t there with a council appointed mayor.

As we have seen with the

Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the role can be one of a powerful figure head – someone who is there to speak for the people of the city and the region, and to promote the city as somewhere that is a great place to live, work and visit.

Whether this proves to be the case in Geelong remains to be seen, but the effectiveness of the directly elected mayor model will be watched carefully by councils over the coming years, with the process to be reviewed by the Victorian Parliament in 2014.

Sue Bull Sue is a declared and prominent local member of Socialist Alliance, having formerly run for the Federal Seat of Corio as well as being a former candidate for the Upper House in state elections. Currently a health and safety teacher, Sue has been a high school teacher and a youth worker.

In keeping with her upfront stance on politics at the local government level, Sue made it very clear that her agenda in setting key election issues was set by the Socialist Alliance agenda.

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Sue Bull that is a welcoming council to refugees and I think Councillors should be very upfront on where they stand on that issue. We’re running on issues to do with public transport and the need for fast, efficient public transport, with a view to eventually having free public transport and a movement away from the heavy utilisation of cars and roads. Of course, that’s a longer-term issue.”

Sue listed a sliding scale for rates for pensioners, a greater commitment for social housing were amongst her key priorities, and added that she would like to see options for retooling manufacturing sites if the current businesses close down.

Sue is a current and active member of Socialist Alliance and said she has been involved with socialist parties for over thirty years. She is also a member of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union.

Ron Watt Player Welfare Officer at the Geelong Football Club, Ron Watt said he believes he would bring a strong, positive direction to Council as Mayor.

“My background has been in coaching and development and working with people to get the best out of themselves and to work collectively as a team. I’m not a political person at all, and I see there are great opportunities for our city and outlying regions if we all work together and pull in the same direction. We should have a really positive outlook on a

Ron Watt whole host of opportunities that we have in Geelong.

“It’s a little bit too easy for people to look at the things that are negative about a place, for my liking, or to look at the things we’re not doing or that can’t be done. Let’s get in and roll our sleeves up and actually have a go at getting some really positive movement going.”

“I think the time is ripe for a change – a change in leadership, a change in vision, a change in the way things have been traditionally done.

It’s generational change and I think it’s time for other people to have an opportunity.”

Ron said that he has a clear goal to get elected as Mayor, describing it as a pivotal role.

“It would be a huge honour and a vote of confidence for whoever gets the job to say that the people of Geelong like what you’re standing for and like where you could lead this city. For me, it’s first and foremost about people and providing opportunities to people, giving people a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute and have a say in their community. It’s about how you deal with people – so if people are feeling included and feeling valued then you’re going to get a whole lot better return from them.”

Ron said key issues on his agenda include social inclusion, violence, the reputation of Geelong, the vibrancy of the region, with a focus on providing opportunities for employment and study, as well as providing really good

Stephanie Asher government services.

Ron said he has never been a member of or affiliated with a political party, and was a member of the Education Union over ten years ago when he was teaching.

Frank Rozpara An automotive engineering consultant, now retired, Frank Rozpara said he nominated as a Mayoral candidate out of frustration.

“I’ve had dealings with Council and I’ve had nothing but bad [experiences] with them, and that’s what led me to it. I don’t know what you see, but I see deregulation of the building industry and overdevelopment, which I’m not in favour of. Things like having parks closed off to us – these are areas that should be sacrosanct, they should be open to the public, and here we are wanting to put monuments and overdevelopments on beach fronts, which we will regret in years to come. I’m not in favour of that.

“I come from a virtual world in automotive design. This is the vision that I have for Geelong.

You want to plan and build strategies of how you want to develop the overall picture, not just slap up monuments and this burst golf ball, as I call it [in reference to the new Geelong Library and Heritage Centre design].”

Frank said he has never been a member of or affiliated with a political party, nor has he been a member of or affiliated with a union.

Stephanie Asher A communications consultant, Stephanie Asher has been running her own business for the past 17 years and has worked with multi-national and national companies including BHP Billiton, GE Money, Australia Post.

“I thought it was about time I took the lounge room conversations into reality and put my money where my mouth is, quite literally,” she said when asked why she had nominated as a Mayoral candidate. “It’s a great opportunity with the new model and I think the role needs a new approach.

I’ve been involved in the community since we moved to Ocean Grove and I think I’ve earned myself a reputation as, quote-unquote, a positive agitator.”

Stephanie lists contributions to the Bellarine Strategic Plan, the Ocean Grove Structure Plan and to G21, and said she is campaigning on a platform of ‘people not politics’.

“Council needs to be a bit more representative of the broader Greater Geelong region. I think there is a bit Geelong centricity at the moment, and given that I’m from the Bellarine that is something that I certainly hear.

It’s also about keeping the vision for the city to what is achievable. There seems to be a common feeling that people have been hearing about the same things for fifteen years or more and nothing is ever done about it. There’s always more analysis, more trips to Canberra and more

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John Mitchell consultation processes that don’t really consult people properly. Bringing the focus down to the simple and the tenable, that’s my big premise.”

Stephanie said she has never been a member of or affiliated with any political party, nor has she been a member of or affiliated with a union.

John Smith John Smith did not provide any contact details with the Victorian Electoral Commission, and so was unable to be contacted as part of this story. The following is the candidate statement provided to the VEC: “Firstly, let me apologise for having a slightly boring name. But it is real and has been for 48 years. I’m married with children and have lived and worked in the Geelong region all my life. I have a trade and engineering background and about 25 years work experience either in or alongside most government departments.

Can I promise to lower rates, fix every pothole and make a better parking system - no I can’t. But I can assure you that I will be working my hardest to get the CEO and councillors to look at and adopt my new plans and procedures for a better council, which respects ratepayers and community groups. I am not a member, motivated or backed by any political party in any way, shape or form. But I ask you

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Keith Fagg

Bernadette Uzelac

Graeme Robin

to consider myself for the position of Mayor. Regards John Smith.”

at what we have done for Alcoa and Ford and Huyck – travelling both to Canberra and overseas to meet their boards – we’ve certainly grown up as a council and taken a lead role in that.

“But then we can’t forget, and we shouldn’t forget, and the most important thing of all that we should remember is the people. Our community is our lifeblood. Our community is what makes Geelong great, and as far as I’m concerned, I’ll work tirelessly for our community.”

John said he has never been a member of or affiliated with a political party. A former train driver, John said he has been a proud member of the RTBU, the former Public Transport Union, since he was 17.

opportunities and we need to make the most of those, and certainly not lose the skills we’ve got in Geelong.”

Amongst a long list of community projects that he has been involved in (including two and a half years in the Northern Territory recruiting for health centres in Arnhem Land), Keith said is most proud of his twodecades of involvement in the ambulance service in Geelong and his role in both saving the Mount Duneed Primary School following the Pyramid collapse in the 90s. He currently chairs a subsidiary St Laurence Community Service providing low-cost community housing to predominately single elderly women on the pension and is a community mediator with the Department of Justice.

“I think people are looking for a great sense of unity from the Council and commonality of purpose, and I think one of the great strengths of the directly elected Mayor model, if whoever is elected has articulated their vision clearly enough, is that will give that person a sense of a mandate to get on with the job along with the Council.”

Keith said he has never been a member of or affiliated with a political party, nor has he been a member of or affiliated with a union.

John Mitchell The incumbent Mayor, John Mitchell was first elected to Council in 2004, and has been Mayor since 2008.

“That’s the first time there has ever been a four-year Mayor.

I believe I’m a better Mayor now than I was four years ago, and that’s only because of the experience in the job.

“I believe that this will be the most important four years in Geelong’s council history and I believe that we certainly need a safe pair of hands and someone who understands the system, someone who understands what the Mayor can and can’t do, to steer Geelong into the future. I believe if we get it wrong, it will set us back, and that’s the main reason that I put my hand up to be the Mayor.”

John said that there could be little doubt that Geelong is heading down a strategic path and listed the Geelong Ring Road Employment Precinct, the development of Avalon Airport, the rebuilding of the Yarra Street Pier, the Portarlington Safe Harbour project and increased services and infrastructure on the Bellarine as key priorities moving forward.

“Under my leadership, I believe we’ve grown up as a city. We haven’t been frightened to go to Canberra and put our cards on the table.

We certainly go the Spring Street and put our cards on the table, and when you look

Keith Fagg The local business identity says the short answer to why he wants to be Mayor is that he wants to make a contribution to the community in a different way to what he’s been doing up until now.

“This opportunity, for a directly elected Mayor, is a once in a lifetime opportunity for whoever is elected to make a real contribution to Geelong.”

Having sold a majority share of the well-known trading business, Keith said he now has the time to devote to the community and would bring the same inclusive style of leadership used to grow his business into Council.

“The economy is continually transforming and it will continue to transform, you can’t stop that. There are

Bernadette Uzelac The founder of People@Work recruitment, Bernadette Uzelac has sat on many boards and committees in the Geelong, and is currently the Executive Director of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce. The

COVER STORY first woman to put her hand up in the race to be Geelong’s first publicly elected Mayor, she said that if elected, she would focus on accountable, accessible government and taking City Hall into the digital age with live streaming of council meetings, a real time Mayoral blog and updated interactive online council services.

“I’ve been involved in work with the community for a long time, obviously with my work at the Chamber, through the Committee for Geelong and through my own business.

I’ve been part of the lobby and advocacy groups, going up to Canberra, side-by-side with Council. I’m a member of G21 and I’m an independent Director on the Board of G21, so I’m very much across the key issues and the key priorities of Geelong.

“I just believe that I can make a difference, and I think that if people are not prepared to have a go, then they shouldn’t criticise and complain about things not being right.”

Bernadette said that of the many community projects she has been involved in, she is most proud of the all abilities play space in Eastern Park, the Geelong Play Space.

“Inclusion and social awareness begins in the playground, so if you’re going to change attitudes about disability and the inclusion of all people in your community, that all happens in the playground. If you can get kids playing happily together then that can set them up for life…

I can talk forever about that, I love it.”

Bernadette said her broad platform has been set around investments that count, saying the investments that she is looking at are around people, community, business, culture and arts, and environment.

Bernadette said that she is a member of the Liberal Party, but is standing for Mayor as an independent candidate.

Adding that the Liberal Party does not endorse candidates for local government, nor is her campaign being run by the Liberal Party organisation at a state or local level. Bernadette

said she has never had any union memberships or affiliations.

Graeme Robin Graeme Robin describes himself as just an ordinary bloke, an ordinary family man.

After losing his wife around five years ago, Graeme spent a lot of time travelling around northern Europe – including driving his old Fiat across Russia from Finland to Japan by himself. He wrote a book about his journeys and is just about to finish his second.

“I’ve always had despair about municipalities and Geelong is no different. There is no accountability, it’s difficult to change and the expense is too great – we’re paying too much.”

Graeme is asking ratepayers to compare their rates with other bills such as electricity and question what is being provided in return.

“I think it’s too much. Council can go ahead with a scheme, then up the rates to pay for it, and there’s no accountability.

I’ve felt this for many, many years, but under the old system I never bothered to do anything about it. It was too hard. If you got to become a Councillor, you were just one of twelve. With this public election model, I hope the candidates put forward recommendations of a mandate nature, so that the winning candidate takes that mandate with them.”

Graeme is mandating a substantial reduction in the cost of local government and a greater focus on grass roots implementation of projects that help the residents of Geelong to be happy and proud of their environment. It may be hard to mandate happiness, but as Graeme suggests, it doesn’t hurt to try.

Graeme said he has never been a member of or affiliated with a political party, nor has he been a member of or affiliated with a union.

Davina Montgomery For election details and further information on candidates in all council elections, visit the Victorian Electoral Commission website at www.vec.vic.gov.au

The Candidates and the Preferences (In VEC ballot order) Sue Bull – Socialist Alliance candidate Preferences: 1: Sue Bull.

2: John Mitchell.

3: Graeme Robin. 4: Ron Watt. 5: Frank Rozpara.

6: Stephanie Asher.

7: John Smith. 8: Keith Fagg. 9: Bernadette Uzelac.

Ron Watt – Geelong Cats welfare officer who wants to bring a positive attitude to Council.

Preferences: 1: Ron Watt.

2: Stephanie Asher.

3: Bernadette Uzelac.

4: Sue Bull. 5: Keith Fagg.

6: John Mitchell. 7: Graeme Robin. 8: Frank Rozpara.

9: John Smith.

Frank Rozpara – Retired Leopodlian looking for a visionary future for Geelong.

Preferences: 1: Frank Rozpara. 2: John Mitchell.

3: Graeme Robin.

4: Bernadette Uzelac.

5: John Smith. 6: Sue Bull.

7: Stephanie Asher.

8: Ron Watt. 9: Keith Fagg.

Stephanie Asher – Communications professional from Ocean Grove promoting people over politics.

Preferences: 1: Stephanie Asher. 2: Bernadette Uzelac. 3: Graeme Robin.

4: Sue Bull. 5: Keith Fagg.

6: Ron Watt. 7: John Mitchell. 8: Frank Rozpara.

9: John Smith.

John Smith – The mystery man, but a real person all the same, with an odd pattern to his preference choices (put in ballot draw order from John Mitchell down).

Preferences: 1: John Smith.

2: John Mitchell. 3: Keith Fagg. 4: Bernadette Uzelac. 5: Graeme Robin.

6: Sue Bull. 7: Ron Watt.

8: Frank Rozpara.

9: Stephanie Asher.

John Mitchell – Current Mayor seeking a second four-year term, has secured the most preferences.

Preferences: 1: John Mitchell. 2: Bernadette Uzelac. 3: Stephanie Asher. 4: Graeme Robin.

5: John Smith. 6: Keith Fagg. 7: Ron Watt.

8: Stephanie Asher.

9: Frank Rozpara.

Keith Fagg – Director of Fagg’s Mitre 10, a clear lead in early polling saw him relegated to favourite status (ie: down the list) on preferences.

Preferences: 1: Keith Fagg.

2: Ron Watt. 3: Bernadette Uzelac. 4: Stephanie Asher. 5: Graeme Robin.

6: John Smith. 7: Frank Rozpara. 8: John Mitchell.

9: Sue Bull.

Bernadette Uzelac – Geelong Chamber of Commerce Executive Director with strong business links, thinks Geelong would benefit from a Madam Mayor.

Preferences: 1: Bernadette Uzelac. 2: Stephanie Asher. 3: John Mitchell.

4: Ron Watt. 5: Keith Fagg.

6: Graeme Robin. 7: Frank Rozpara. 8: Sue Bull.

9: John Smith.

Graeme Robin – Ocean Grove retiree, traveller and writer, describes himself as an ordinary bloke.

Preferences: 1: Graeme Robin. 2: Stephanie Asher.

3: John Mitchell. 4: Keith Fagg. 5: Bernadette Uzelac. 6: Ron Watt.

7: Frank Rozpara. 8: Sue Bull. 9: John Smith.

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Wonder about the environment?

THE Year 4 students at The Geelong College don’t just wonder about the environment and the future for their planet, they learn about the impact their choices have and decide how they want to live.

Through the year-long enviro program students learn about ecology and sustainability, and to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the natural world.

Maths, English and other core subjects are integrated into the student’s practical learning; as they empty the fish tank, the students work on volume and measurement; as they observe the local plants, animals and natural systems that surround them they write and draw in their visual diaries. Students recycle paper, rake, water,

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mulch, weed and nurture their own garden plots.

Year 4 student Noah said “We spend the whole year learning about sustainability and nature and we try to have our garden filled with a diverse range of plants.”

It’s something they take very seriously, as they learn to tread lightly and carefully in our precious environment.

Noah has a strong message for developers and builders about what he thinks is important.

“Making money isn’t all about building roads, subdividing farms or taking down lots of bush for new houses. There are other ways to make money like selling plants and helping the environment.”

Classmate Astrid also has a message, for everyone.

“Basically being happy is the answer. Enviro shows you that being rich isn’t about having a lot of money, it’s when you are happy!”

And remember these children are 8 or 9 years old, our future is in good hands!

At the opening of the Enviro outdoor pizza oven and kitchen, where the Year 4 students harvest the garden and cook together each Friday, they proudly showed Principal; Dr Pauline Turner, parents and guests around the garden.

They explained the pollination of plants, the growth cycles of pumpkin and squash, and the benefits of sourcing local produce. Dr Turner was most

impressed with their knowledge.

“The depth of knowledge the students have about the garden, and their pride in it amazes me,” she said.

“Their ability to understand and explain complex cycles with confidence shows how successful this type of education can be.”

The Geelong College invites prospective families to come and meet our dedicated teachers, be inspired by our students and see classes in action any time. Phone Deb Fanning, our Registrar on (03) 5226 3190 to book a tour.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Stability needed for clean tech investment The Federal Government’s Climate Change Authority is currently undertaking a review of the Renewable Energy Target, to source 20 per cent of Australia’s energy from renewable sources by 2020. Submissions in response to an initial issues paper closed last month, with the Clean Energy Council saying that reducing the target would threaten investment in the renewables sector, impede the drive for job creation in the clean energy industry, and ultimately leave Australian consumers waiting longer for lower cost energy options.

“The Renewable Energy Target is the single most important policy measure for the entire Australian renewables sector,” Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green said.

The Renewable Energy Target was introduced

by Liberal Prime Minister John Howard in 2001 and increased by Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in 2009 with the support of the Coalition.

“Since its introduction, it has generated some $18.5 billion of investment and thousands of jobs – many of them in regional and rural areas, where most of Australia’s abundant clean energy resources are found,” Mr Green said.

“It has seen more than 1.7 million Australian households moving to protect themselves from fossil-fuel-driven price rises by installing smallscale systems such as solar panels and solar hot water.

In addition, the equivalent of more than 2.1 million households is now powered by large-scale renewables such as hydro and wind.

“To date, it has also been the single largest carbon abatement scheme in Australia and without it Australia would not have achieved its emissions reductions target under the Kyoto Protocol.”

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LEGAL done in the supposed furtherance of the employer’s interests; or so closely connected with the duties and responsibilities of an employee as to be regarded as within the scope of employment.

The decision

Who is liable?

When is an employer responsible for the actions of its employees? This was the question posed during a recent case in the Victorian Court of Appeal. The case involved a review of the law of vicarious liability that all employers should give careful consideration to.

A recent decision of the Victorian Court of Appeal conducted a useful review of the law of vicarious liability, insofar as it relates to unauthorised acts of their employees.

due to dock. Without warning, Mr Blake was struck behind the knees by his colleague, Mr Jones, and fell to the ground, ultimately causing him a serious back injury.

In Blake v JR Perry Nominees Pty Ltd [2012] VSCA 122, Mr Blake was employed by JR Perry Nominees as a truck driver transporting fuel. JR Perry instructed Mr Blake to refuel a survey vessel due to dock at the Portland wharf the following morning.

The Court restated that to establish vicarious liability, the offending act had to be committed by the employee both in the course of employment and within the scope of his authority - either as an act he was employed to perform or one which was sufficiently incidental to employment to be regarded as within its scope.

Blake and two colleagues arrived at the wharf that evening. The next day, they were told that the vessel would not dock until the evening. In the mid-afternoon, Mr Blake walked down the wharf to where the vessel was

The test

Thus, an employer will only be liable where those actions are expressly authorised by the employer; impliedly authorised by the employer;

It was held that the action of Mr Jones in hitting Mr Blake did not fall within any of these four tests. Specifically, Mr Jones had no express or implied authority to strike Mr Blake; the act was not done in the course of furtherance of the employer’s interests as it put the health and safety of workers at risk; and Mr Jones’ actions were not sufficiently closely connected with his employment duties.

Despite it being common practice for employees to engage in skylarking at the depot while they waited to refuel [which was permitted

by JR Perry], it was held that physical violence did not fall within the scope of Mr Jones’ employment.

Conclusion This case provides a valuable review of the law of vicarious liability, in that it neatly summaries the tests for determining when an employer will be vicariously liable for the actions of its employees.

of courts having previously held that an employer may be vicariously liable for an assault incidental to acts the employee is authorised to perform, the law in this regard remains slightly uncertain.

In order to overcome this uncertainty, Coulter Roache recommends that all business incorporate clear policies making it clear the behavior expected of its employees. This will assist in the protection of businesses against claims from third parties in relation to employees’ actions.

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We can’t always stop, slow down, relax and enjoy, and over the Melbourne Cup weekend in Geelong there is the chance to do just that. The Toast to the Coast weekend (Nov 3rd and 4th), offers up the good things in life – good wine, good food, good friends, good fun. But this increasingly popular event is also about marketing an industry that has gone from hibernation to renaissance.

THE popularity of the Toast event has exploded in recent years, with attendance last year conservatively estimated at 20,000. Geelong Wine Association Marketing Executive, Lyndsay Sharp, said the event has become a significant tourism event.

and personalities behind the wines and have a brilliant weekend amidst fabulous entertainment, food and friends. Also, for a lot of the smaller, guest wineries who don’t have cellar doors, Toast is one of the few times they get to showcase their wines,

“Not only do locals come out and enjoy Toast, but a lot of people from Melbourne and interstate choose to make the Melbourne Cup weekend a four day holiday and escape the rat race and come down this way for a great break.

Toast is definitely a draw card.

“ We love Toast to the coast because it gives us a chance to meet the wine-loving public and to discuss how they feel about our wines in a convivial and mutuallysupportive environment; the entire atmosphere of Toast is very positive and we all walk away feeling good having witnessed lots of people having a great time.”

“We have already matched last year’s pre-sales, so we are looking at literally smashing all previous records this year which is very exciting.

“Once people have been to Toast, they are seriously hooked, because they get out to the wineries, taste a huge range of extraordinary and often scarcely seen wines, they get to meet some of the great people, winemakers

get patrons to discover and engage with the vineyard and cellar door experience. The idea was of a winery tour on a grand scale. The new event format meant patrons could get out and see the wineries around them. The change in concept has proven a winner.

- Finesse Wines so it’s a great opportunity for patrons to taste their wines, which are highly rated but rarely seen.”

This will be the 11th Toast to the Coast, an event that began as a handful of wineries exhibiting at one venue, down by the waterfront. Five years ago, event organisers and tourism sponsors came up with a new concept – one that would

From the handful of wineries on the waterfront, this year 31 wineries will participate in Toast, with an additional six wineries on top of last year’s total.

“It’s just such a brilliant event,” Ms Sharp said. “It is one weekend of the year when there is so much going on at so many different vineyard venues – there is something different at every

winery, lots of great local foods, wines and entertainers.

It also provides a great excuse to get friends and family together whether they be from Geelong, Melbourne or interstate. People come back and back, because they know they are guaranteed a wonderful, colourful, weekend (no matter what the weather does!)”

One of the big draws of the event is the availability of a shuttle bus service, which does continual half hour loops within each sub region – The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast Shire.

A weekend shuttle bus pass costs $25 - which is a not much to ensure patrons are responsible, safe Toasters! There is also a TAC sponsored Designated Driver program to ensure that those people who nominate to drive their friends around aren’t too disgruntled about their duties.

The last ten years has seen the Geelong wine region experience a renaissance, with the region’s boutique

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wineries now being lauded within Australia and overseas for the quality of its cool climate wines. The story of the local industry reads like a Sleeping Beauty tale. Once one of Australia’s oldest and most significant wine regions, it went into hiatus for more than 100 years due to an outbreak of the deadly pest Phylloxera in 1875. Wine enthusiasts Daryl and Nini Sefton fulfilled the role of the handsome prince when, in 1996, they led a move to again start producing local wine. What began as a handful of farmers planting some vines led, several years later to a new beginning of crafting wines. Interest in viticulture grew – as an agricultural alternative, as a hobby, and as an adjunct to traditional farming. As this interest grew, more people in the region turned their hands to the cultivation of grapes and wineries of varying capacities were established – from a couple of barrels in farm sheds, to facilities that would rival the best in the world.

Brands, labels and merchandise followed, as did a handful of cellar doors, where vignerons could

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welcome wine enthusiasts and curious passers-by alike by providing tastings and discussing their relatively limited range of wines with pride. Today, Geelong embraces more than 150 vineyards, with approximately 780 hectares under vine, and with more than 40 cellar doors and 60 wineries spanning our region.

Ms Sharp said the rapid growth of the local industry has been led by the explosion in cellar doors, an individual

region itself has so much to offer as a tourism destination; so, in some ways, it’s regional diversity and ‘goodness’ bouncing off each other.”

These days, Geelong wineries export all over the world, with export markets including China, UK, Canada, USA, Japan, Korea, India, Germany and Singapore. The current, and burgeoning interest, is from Asia. The premium boutique genre of Geelong Wine is particularly attractive to the new wave of middle-

income earners emerging in various south east Asian countries, and particularly in China.

Australia’s foremost wine judge and industry commentator, James Halliday, has for some years been lauding the region’s wines.

In the Halliday Australian Wine Companion 2013 edition, Geelong wines received unprecedented and outstanding ratings, with more than 91 per cent of the region’s wineries reviewed gaining a four-plus star rating. Of those, 46 per cent achieved the highest possible 5-star rating for “Outstanding Winery”.

“The vast majority of Geelong wineries are family owned and operated, as well as being relatively small land holdings in the whole scheme of the Australian wine industry,” Ms Sharp said. “The boutique platform definitely plays a key role in differentiating both the individual wineries and the Geelong Wine region as a whole. Many of the wines

Commonly referred to as Australia’s wine Bible, the annual Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the definitive guide to Australian wine. In the 2013 edition, five Geelong wines were showcased in Halliday’s ‘Best of the Best’ list, featuring the highest rated wines in Australia for each varietal. Brown Magpie

“ We love Toast to the Coast because it brings new customers to our door and allows us to showcase our fantastic wine & food. The Toast to the Coast weekend kicks off our summer season perfectly.”

- Oakdene winery focus on marketing, the increasing array of awards and accolades bestowed upon Geelong wines, as well as the outstanding reputation and subsequent increased profile of Geelong wines and winemakers across the board.

“The reputation of Geelong wines has gained tremendous momentum during the last decade amongst sommeliers, judges, wine critics and those who know a quality wine when they taste one. Add to that the fact that the Geelong

crafted in Geelong are hand pruned, handpicked, small batch handled throughout the entire winemaking process, using relatively traditional winemaking methods.

Rightfully so, we market ourselves as a premium region, crafting serious multi award winning wines.”

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was listed as one of ‘Ten Dark Horses’ for the year, and there has been some serious buzz about Brown Magpie wines this year.

“To have that many local wineries classified as being in the upper echelon of Australian wine endorses what most of us in Geelong have known for a long time – some of the best wines in this country are literally in our own back yard,” Ms Sharp said. “Many of the top rating Geelong wines will be showcased at participating wineries in the upcoming Toast to the Coast Festival.”

Leading the renaissance of Geelong wines have been a handful of local ‘wine tragics’, Lyndsay Sharp and husband David amongst them.

“Hubby, David and I became involved in the Geelong wine industry when we purchased Leura Park Estate over five years ago - 2013 will mark our sixth vintage. It represented everything we were looking for in a business and lifestyle (with our three children) we could do together. Just over two years ago, the former Kilgour Estate came on the market, so we took another leap of faith and the Jack

Rabbit story began. Along the way, we joined the Geelong Winegrowers Association, through which we have met some great people, talented winemakers and tasted some amazing Geelong wines during our journey.

“Geelong is amazing – we are surrounded by the best of everything – wonderful beaches, countryside, food, wine, city, attractions, the list goes on. I’m not sure there are many places in Australia which offer such a great

be involved in. The Geelong Wine region, with its host of cellar doors, great wines and winery experiences is playing a tangible role in getting locals out and about and in attracting visitors to the region and there is definitely a collective pride in that.”

There are plenty of reasons to get into the Toast to the Coast weekend, and the serious industry buzz about vintage 2012 is just another one. The inside word is to be on the lookout for the new release

“We love Toast to the Coast because the wines are top quality, the vignerons genuinely welcoming, and the rural and coastal scenery restoring and energising.”

- Wyuna Park lifestyle,” Ms Sharp said.

“The range, diversity and calibre of Geelong wine and winemakers never ceases to inspire me. That probably sounds clichéd, but I really don’t think there is a bad Geelong wine. It’s a tough industry in terms of seasonal impact - like all farmers, vignerons are up against drought, wet, intensive heat and/or diseases/pests and global competition, but at the same time, it’s such an exciting, dynamic industry to

aromatics – Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Riesling, Verdelho, Viognier – basically any 2012 white varietal.

Across the board, local winemakers are genuinely excited about the quality of fruit and varietal intensity from this year’s harvest. With fermentation processes well underway, the resultant wines are already shaping up to be seriously impressive – Vintage 2012 looks set to be an enduring, signature year for Geelong Wines.

But, and it’s a pretty big but, the real drawcard for wine lovers will be the rare back vintages and vertical tastings some wineries will be offering, so patrons can enjoy the very best of the region’s wines, as well as learning how season influences impact on the same varietals in different vintages (think aged Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and a few lesser known varietals such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot). Geelong is also forging a very solid reputation for producing an array of top class sparkling wines that will also be available for tasting.

Just a few more reasons to join the party at Toast to the Coast weekend this November 3rd and 4th and enjoy the good life.

For tickets, shuttle bus passes and event information, visit toasttothecoast.com.au

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RECRUITMENT we are to future-proof our workforce.”

The tech revolution in employment As more and more job seekers are using networking sites to find jobs of interest, employers must determine how to integrate the advancing technology into talent sourcing, engagement and the recruitment process, says recruiting experts Hays.

That’s one finding from Hays’s new white paper, titled Tomorrow’s Workforce, for which the recruiter surveyed more than 870 employers and candidates. It found that 69.3 per cent of candidates are using LinkedIn when they look for a new job. Also popular are forums (26.8 per cent), blogs (16.7 per cent), Facebook (15.9 per cent) and Twitter (4.1 per cent).

According to Hays’s survey, 82.2 per cent of candidates use these tools to find jobs of interest. 69.3 per cent use them to research the organisation while 47.3 per cent use them to see what others have to say about the organisation. 26.1 per cent

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use them to promote their own skills and abilities, by blogging or via Facebook.

“For employers, social media should be considered for its ability to connect with potential recruits,” says Nick Deligiannis, Managing Director of Hays in Australia.

“According to our survey of employers, organisations are slowly beginning to use such tools to communicate their employee value proposition, although the uptake is far from universal.

“Determining the best way to integrate technological advancements into talent sourcing, engagement and throughout the recruitment process will be a significant challenge we’ll all face if

Of those employers that are already utilising technological tools, Hays’ survey found it is most common to use LinkedIn (68.2 per cent). In addition, 35.5 per cent are using Facebook, 23.4 per cent are using forums, 20.6 per cent are using blogs and 18.7 per cent are using Twitter.

“Above all, technology and social media must be used to add value to the recruitment process. Used at the right time and in the right way, it’s a highly effective way of communicating. Used exclusively, at the expense of speaking to people, it becomes counterproductive.

Nobody uses only one method of communication or interaction – it’s about using the right method at the right time in the right way.”

“We must all consider how job seekers can apply for vacancies via their smartphone. This does not simply involve an online application form. Perhaps it could involve matching soft skills, such as attitude, and then if a candidate is suitable they are contacted for their CV. Or rather than manually enter fields, can the fields be filled using existing data stored elsewhere?”

Hays also offers this advice to

any organisation considering incorporating social media into the recruitment process: Find out what is being said online about your organisation, and where it is being said.

Continue to listen to what is said about your organisation.

You can also use the information as the basis for your future conversations with potential recruits.

Identify potential audiences.

Develop a strategy.

Involve the business – do not restrict your social media efforts to the HR department, as candidates want to have peer-to-peer conversations with those in the areas of the business they could work in.

Select your social media ambassadors well and provide training on appropriate content that will engage potential recruits.

Do not become preoccupied with a single area of technology. Social media changes rapidly.

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LEGAL by any other employee who was not a union member. This decision was appealed by Mr Barclay.

Union members no longer a protected species This month’s article outlines a landmark decision handed down by the High Court of Australia in recent weeks regarding the adverse action provisions of the Fair Work Act 2009. This case challenged the protection afforded by union affiliations against workplace disciplinary procedures, making it easier for employers to defend against adverse action claims.

THE case concerned a senior teacher at Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE, who also happened to be the President of an Australian Education Union sub-branch at the TAFE. Mr Barclay (the teacher) sent an email to all AEU members at the TAFE alleging that his colleagues had been asked by the TAFE to produce false and fraudulent audit documents to help the TAFE obtain continued accreditation with the relevant state authority.

employees as a consequence of the employee exercising a workplace right. Having a role or responsibility in a union is within the definition of exercising a workplace right.

As we have detailed in a previous article on adverse action claims, once an employee establishes he or she was exercising a workplace right and that the adverse action had been taken because that workplace right had been exercised, the employer must disprove that

“ ... the onus on the employer is not heavier simply because the employee in question is an officer of an industrial association...”

In response to the email, the CEO of the TAFE suspended Mr Barclay on full pay while the allegations were investigated. The TAFE restricted his access to the workplace as well as his internet access. Mr Barclay claimed this response by the CEO amounted to unlawful adverse action and was taken because he was an officer of the union, engaging in lawful industrial activities.

The Act prohibits employers from taking adverse action (for example terminating an employee or causing them disadvantage) against

the adverse action was taken for that reason.

In this case, the trial judge found in favour of the TAFE. He accepted evidence from the CEO of the TAFE that she was not motivated by Mr Barclay’s industrial activities or union affiliation, rather, it was the inappropriate nature of Mr Barclay’s email and failure to first report the allegations through proper management channels that constituted the misconduct.

It was accepted by the court that the CEO would have taken the same action had the misconduct been committed

The Full Federal Court reversed the trial judge’s decision and found in favour of Mr Barclay. The court held that the test to be applied for determining whether unlawful adverse action is taken is an objective one, where the unconscious reasons of the employer ought to be considered. On this point, it was found that: ‘The real reason for a person’s conduct is not necessarily the reason the person asserts, even where the person genuinely believes he or she was motivated by that reason... the real reason may be conscious or unconscious or not appreciated or understood...’

The general thrust of the test applied by the Full Federal Court was that a decision maker could breach the adverse action provisions even if he or she honestly believed they were not making a decision based on a prohibited reason, such as discrimination because of union affiliation. In addition, the prohibited reason need only be broadly associated with the action taken and does not necessarily need to be a primary motivation.

This finding caused significant unrest amongst employers as it had the potential to afford employees that have union affiliation immunity from discipline by their employers. As expected, the decision of the Full Federal Court was appealed by the TAFE to the High Court of Australia.

The High Court unanimously reversed the decision made by the Full Federal Court and reinstated the decision made by the Trial Judge.

The key findings of the High Court were that: an employer will be found to have taken adverse action if the prohibited reason was a substantial and operative reason for taking that action; determining whether the employer’s actions were

taken for a prohibited reason is a question of fact, in other words, direct, subjective evidence of the decision maker (which is not contradicted by other evidence) can be relied upon to discharge the employer’s onus of proof; and the onus on the employer is not heavier simply because the employee in question is an officer of an industrial association or is engaging in industrial activity.

It was specifically noted that there is no scope to consider the unconscious state of mind of a decision maker, as such a requirement would create an impossible burden for employers to discharge.

As a consequence, it is now easier for an employer to defend adverse action claims.

However, it also follows that the prudent disciplinary procedure should be adopted by the decision maker and employers should always seek advice throughout this process.

Jim Rutherford,

Principal, Accredited Specialist in Workplace Relations

Rohan Kux, Associate

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Training: “The Key to an Exciting Future” Recognition for your skills Sharyn Smith left school at 15. Her Mum said if she could get a job within two weeks she could leave, so she went out and got a job as a checkout operator.

That was 25 years ago.

Since she finished year nine, Sharyn had not done any training or education until last year when she started a Dual Certificate IV course in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) with AGB. She has also completed the Certificate IV in Training and Education.

Sharyn found adult learning very different to school. “Training is not as difficult as I remember school being, because it is a more supportive environment. If you fall behind you can get assistance.”

With five children at home from ages 4 to 17, Sharyn found the evening training very convenient.

When Sharyn started training she had very low self-confidence, but found the training a safe and supportive place. “I was never made to feel stupid, even though my spelling was really bad.”

Her confidence started to grow from when she got her first assessment back marked as competent. “I thought… hey, I am competent.”

Sharyn has developed a good network of people from other backgrounds and experiences. “You learn so much from other people”.

Just to get some experience going for a job and having an interview, Sharyn applied for a job with Barwon Youth as an AOD Outreach Worker. “I was astounded to get a call back the next day offering me the job.”

In her new role Sharyn assesses clients and refers them to treatment programs and talks to groups of young people. “It is about education and harm minimisation.”

Sharyn has enjoyed and benefited greatly from training. “I think being older you have the advantage because you can combine your qualification with your life experience.”

“Now when I approach a new challenge, I think: I can do it!”

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Everybody appreciates being recognised for the skills and knowledge they have built up over the years.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) formally recognises what you have learnt from life experience, work experience and any training you have undertaken.

RPL process and the requirements of specific qualifications.

AGB has a wide range of qualifications available which can be completed by RPL. These include Certificate IV in Frontline Management, Diploma of Project Management and Diploma of Logistics.

If your highest qualification is lower than the qualification you apply to RPL, the bulk of the fee is government-funded.

We also have Community Services qualifications in Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, Counselling and Community Sector Management.

Gather together your resume, position descriptions, certificates and any other supporting documents you may have, then come in and talk to us about the

Our qualified trainers assess units for which you have sufficient evidence.

Even if you are not recognised for every unit, you will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for successful units.

If you are not government-funded, the RPL process is around half the cost of undertaking the course, with the added benefit of not having to attend classes.

Given the current economic uncertainty, the labour market is more competitive than ever. You have spent years building up your skills and knowledge. Having those recognised with formal qualifications can give you the edge you need.

About the Courses on Offer Cert IV in Training and Education is required to be able to be a trainer in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.

Cert IV in Frontline Management is a great entry level course that covers the frontline administration and customer service skills needed by both direct contributors and team leaders.

Diploma of Project Management systematically works through every stage of planning, executing and evaluating a project, including scope, budgeting, risk management and scheduling tasks.

We run a dual Cert IV in Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD).

These are the entry level qualifications for those who work with and support those with mental health and/or AOD issues.

This can be followed on with a dual Diploma of Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs. With these you can work as a non-clinical Case Worker or Outreach Worker.

Diploma of Counselling is the standard nationally accredited qualification for Counsellors. You could either work as a counsellor or use those skills in most community services roles.

Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management is for those who are in or aspire to move into a senior management role in charities, social enterprises and for-profit companies in the community services industry.

Transport and Logistics AGB Human Resources Transport and Logistics Training Center started over two & half years ago with just a Warehouse, a small classroom, 2 trucks, a bus and office of 4 staff. This is clearly not the case anymore.

Our establishment has grown and is a busy Transport & Logistics Licensing Centre with courses running daily in various licenses in Heavy Vehicle, Forklift, Elevated Work Platform and Certificated courses in Warehouse Operations and Driver Operations and Construction Induction. There is also over 12 to 15 staff now working out of this site with 2 large size classrooms that are used daily, 2 forklifts, 4 trucks, and 2 cars for pick up and drop offs.

2 vans that operate out of our Warehouse and have 2 large cool rooms to house local produce that is donated from around the Greater Geelong region. We work with them to give the students a practical part of our warehousing courses. For more practical training we also use clothes sorting which are donated to the Store House 61 Op shop that is run by Community Veracity again which AGB Human Resources supports.

Over the years AGB has had various traineeships links with Faggs Mitre 10 and Toll Transport Altona in Warehousing Operations and Driver Operations. Our traineeship department is about to grow again with AGB soon to be starting up Warehousing traineeships with Cotton On. AGB has a Certificate III in Driver Operation course commencing soon where we will use the students to pick up and drop off donations bins around the greater Geelong area. In this course students will learn route planning, fatigue management, load restraints and other driver operations task.

We tailor our course to be a realistic as possible which in turn gives students a better chance of obtaining employment.

In the future AGB Human Resources are looking to open other working warehouses in surrounding Victorian areas which will provide forklift training ,warehouse training and skills to people in need to help them get back into the workforce.

Being Worksafe and Vic Roads accredited has only helped the AGB name become more known around the Geelong area.

Our one on one style to truck training is something we pride ourselves on. We like to give the student every possible chance on passing their licenses. We only run maximum groups of 6 for Forklift and EWP training courses, this again gives the student the best possible chance of getting the licence. It also gives the student more practical time on the forklifts. This is something that AGB has tried to implement on our courses that we offer in Transport and Logistics.

Second Bite who works with Community Veracity a non for Profit organisation that AGB Human Resources supports, have lived and operated out of our Warehouse since 2010. They have

“ I have been privileged to be apart of AGB Human Resources for over 5 and half years and I have seen the organisation grown enormously and provide future and hope for. I have seen students come into a training course with the no skills and leave with life changing skills in the transport and warehouse industry. There have been many students that come in thinking “I can’t” and have left with a “Can do “attitude.”

- Lucy Dyer

Operations Manager AGB Transport and Logistics Licencing Centre

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Engineering and Sustainability Services AGB Engineering had its beginnings on the kitchen table of the Alsop family in Geelong in 1984. At first a two person concern Tony Alsop as the professional Structural Engineer and Principal of the company who had just left the Australian Governments Antarctic building project and Christine Alsop doing the drafting. In that first couple of years Christine worked four jobs and help Tony mainly at night when the kids went to bed.

The AGB Group of companies now has over a hundred employees. Tony Alsop is very proud of the long history and special

achievements of the company, being a part of Geelong and its community is of great importance to the AGB Group. AGB Engineering now employs over 55 staff in Geelong, Melbourne, Colac and New Zealand.

AGB, is a multi-discipline building services engineering and sustainability consultancy, providing high quality, innovative, sustainable and cost-effective design solutions to the Australian and international market.

Solution driven, AGB’s commitment is to make the Client the key to their success.

We enhance the scope and quality of our consulting services offered to make sure the Client has a project to be proud of, the underlying principle is to deliver best practice world class professional services.

AGB Engineering provides a number of comprehensive services. The original model and concept of AGB Engineering called for all engineering disciplines to be in the one office, this meant all Clients reaped the benefits of the one stop shop and with specialised consultants working together.

Structural & Civil

Building design in all forms and utilizing innovative techniques, in line with the demands of our discerning Clients. Site Infrastructure, Stormwater reuse and WSUD, Buildings and innovative structures design, Building Auditing.

Mechanical

Site Infrastructure, central and distributed energy plants, energy efficient HVAC design, co-generation and tri-generation, passive and active ventilation, passive and active chilled beam, hospital services, laboratory services, data & telecommunications centres environmental control, energy management and building automation.

Electrical Services

Site Infrastructure, central and distributed power systems, renewable energy systems, standby and backup power supplies, uninterruptible power supplies, specialised lighting design, exit and emergency lighting, lighting and surge protection, vertical transportation, passenger & good lifts and escalators, horizontal & inclined moving pathways.

Hydraulic & Water Services

Site infrastructure, trade waste drainage and treatment apparatus, cold water supplies, domestic heated water, environmental building audits and assessment, grey and black water treatment and recycling and waste water treatment.

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Southern Cross Station

At AGB we realise the importance of all our professionals being aware of all the Government regulations, legislation and requirements so our clients are not surprised at any stage of the project.

Our dedicated Sustainable Design Solutions Department is committed to making a difference today for the planets future. By being at the forefront of both design and commitment we help our Clients achieve a project very special and something to be proud of as a good corporate citizen or as a family just wanting to make less of a carbon foot print. Our Engineers are NABERS and Green Star accredited.

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Vision to Empower, Mission to Enable

Christine Mawson was the CEO of the AGB group of companies in 2009

It was at this time that Christine was looking at how AGB group was addressing issues around Corporate Social Responsibility how this applied to the AGB group and how AGB group could give back to the Geelong community.

Christine took the initiative to meet with likeminded business people and discuss needs that had been identified within the community. These discussions lead to the identification of projects could be implemented and work towards addressing these needs.

Some of the needs identified included: Access to real workplaces for people who face barriers to full participation in the community. A safe and supportive environment for these people to practice workplace skills.

Vocational Education and Training in a real workplace that provides effective pathways and support into ongoing employment.

Utilising the substantial organisational knowledge and expertise in the vocational education and training area that was already present with AGB HR and under the leadership of Christine and a Board of Directors, Community Veracity was established.

Community can be defined as: Engagement of people from all walks of life, regardless of age, sex, colour, nationality, religion or location, working towards a common goal or experience. The word “veracity” means the truth or the seeking of truth. Someone who is veracious seeks truth and is honest, or truthful, in his or her dealings and interactions with other people. It’s about people engaging to benefit the community as well as themselves as a whole, by being true to themselves and honest with the people around them. This is all pinned down by the very strong mission and vision of Community Veracity: Vision to Empower, Mission to Enable.

Community Veracity’s activities currently include: The Community Store Opportunity shop

21 Apollo Place, Whittington The community store offers affordable recycled or secondhand goods for sale at affordable prices as well as retail and warehousing training and employment opportunities

Café on the Common

21 Apollo Place, Whittington Offering a range of affordable food to the local community, an office lunch menu delivery service, hospitality training and employment opportunities

Transport and Logistics Centre 23-25 Albert Street, Moolap Partnering with Second Bite and providing warehousing services, Transport and Logistics training, Driver Operations training and employment opportunities

In addition Community Veracity works with the Whittington Works group in identifying and improving projects for the Whittington community, the recent initiatives being a Womens Mentoring Program.

Community Veracity conducts the following fundraising activities.

These activities also form part of the work tasks for our employment projects Give Me 5 - Small Change = Big Difference The concept is simple, those five cent coins that float around in the bottom of your bag, in the car coin tray or take up room in your wallet, just place them in our tin and help us raise funds to go towards, the women’s mentoring program, the community store and café on the common, as well as new community projects.

Yellow Bin Road Clothing Drive Program The Yellow Bin Road Clothing Drive Program makes it easy for your business to support a community organisation, working with local

people who are in need of a helping hand and provide a service to your staff. The program is quite simple, we place one of our yellow bins in your workplace, your staff brings in unwanted clothing and fill the bin, and we come and collect the bin.

Christine and the AGB group are extremely proud of the work that Community Veracity does in offering opportunities to the community in line with the Mission and Vision statement Some of the organsiations that also work closely with Community Veracity to support its activities include: Second Bite, Geelong Community Foundation, Matchworks, VECCI, and Foundation 61.

If your business would like to participate or for more information please call Community Veracity on 0477 010 007 or email info@communityveracity.com.au

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VECCI

All Roads Lead to the Regional Business Convention In October, VECCI is delighted to be hosting business leaders from all around Victoria at our third Regional Business Convention in Geelong. Over the past few months we’ve held workshops in seven major regional centres to hear the viewpoints of a diverse range of people, all with a stake in the future prosperity of regional Victoria.

THE discussions undertaken by participants at the workshops have highlighted many issues. While there are some common themes emerging, other issues are specific to particular regions and reflect the diversity of strengths and challenges faced by businesses across Victoria.

Some of the topics that have been discussed at the workshops include: - The different visions of regional growth prospects and directions among local communities.

- The importance of strong business-to-business and business-community partnerships.

- The pressure that growing regional populations is putting on local transport infrastructure and community support services, particularly health.

- The importance of retaining and attracting skilled workers, including young workers.

- The need for governments at all levels to work together with local communities.

- That regional liveability, amenity and investment opportunities need to be better promoted.

My colleagues and I have been consistently impressed by the commitment of local

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businesses to thinking about the long-term challenges and opportunities for their region. It is, of course, also wonderful to hear each region highlighting its strengths and the further contribution they are poised to make to the economic and cultural vibrancy of Victoria.

Now, the process is set to culminate at the Regional Business Convention, where representatives of each centre and surrounding region – Ballarat, Bendigo, Mildura, Wodonga, Traralgon, Warrnambool and Geelong – will present on the issues that matter most to them, and some potential solutions that can enacted by business, government and the population at large.

The overall aim is to put forward views on how our regions can, individually and together, contribute to Victoria’s competitive and sustainable growth, both now and into the future.

Recent research by the OECD suggests the role regions can play in speeding up the pace of economic recovery is more important than ever. On the one hand, competitive global forces are a rising threat to existing markets and resources.

But looked at differently, globalisation creates new opportunities for organising research and production

across geographic areas and borders, encouraging the mobility of talent and raising opportunities for business collaboration – locally, nationally and internationally.

regions are well placed to identify opportunities for innovation-driven growth; mobilising people as well as public and private resources to achieve these goals.

Different forms of innovation are concentrated in our regions. Some are rich in natural resources, others are knowledge intensive and skilled in transforming that knowledge into new products and services. Almost all of our regions possess talent, energy and creativity – some founded by resilience and adaptability – others by opportunity.

The Regional Business Convention takes place at the Mercure Hotel in Geelong on Friday 19 October and will feature our guest presenters, the Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Ted Baillieu, and the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Daniel Andrews, as well as our elected delegates from all regions of Victoria.

Regions face strategic choices when deciding how to boost their innovationdriven growth: they can build innovation capabilities around current advantages, develop new niche opportunities, support socio-economic change, and/or support industries in transition. All require a smart mix of policy instruments and tools for action and engagement.

If the feedback from the Regional Business Convention workshop series is any indication, Victoria’s

Spaces are strictly limited, so register as soon as possible to secure your place at this free event.

To register, call 03 8662 5333.

JAMES GULLI VECCI Regional Manager, Geelong & South West Region VECCI offers a range of workplace relations services, from a telephone helpline to one-on-one consulting.

For more information, visit vecci.org.au.

SMALL BIZ asked more and deeper questions.

Administrators or Educators?

Something had to happen with our post-secondary education system, as there are many flaws in the system, but to have our premier Mr Ted Baillieu chop off its financial head may have been one of the clumsiest moves possible.

IN the early 80s, I spent a bit of time in TAFE education and met Adrian Hahn - one of the most dedicated teachers that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Not your standard teacher; a quirky guy, and dedicated beyond the realms of reason, Adrian Hahn was talking in the staff room and he posed the question: “How do we know if a teacher is doing their job well”? I thought that we could see a measurable result at graduation time, but Adrian said that with most of TAFE courses, the teacher is the examiner and they could pass anybody they like, so would

a good teacher have a lower ratio of passing students or would a slack teacher put all their students on the path of high distinctions?

He concluded that these results were not an accurate measure of success. Adrian finished the conversation by saying that we get most of our information by the way that the staff members spoke about their own classes in the staff room.

Adrian’s words stayed with me, but with Adrian you never could tell whether he was telling you something as a fact or telling you something so that you went on and

TAFE, along with much of our middle ranking education, has drifted. An auditor recently said that education was once ruled by the trainers and now it is ruled by the administrators. We live in a realm of rules, of evidence collecting and adhering to the strictest interpretations of the curriculum that leaves little room for variation in a trainer’s craft. It goes like this, the curriculum says jump and the trainer says jump this high now! And then the students jump to show that they have the competency and, of course, get awarded a brand new diploma of jumping.

There are some deep flaws that are amazingly obvious with this administrative approach. Firstly, there is no room for the gifted and impassioned teacher. Passion and gifted training cannot be administered, so in the name of conformity, it is no longer required or desired. Secondly, training is only about the easily defined aspects that can be described and repeated ad nauseum; gone is tacit and deep learning that provokes the student to explore and develop their own education. If a result can’t be conveniently measured then it has no place in current TAFE education - or so says the auditors. When I was a student back in the 70s, the mantra was learning how to learn; develop the curiosity that meant that the student was self-directed and hungry to fill in gaps and jump to innovative conclusions. Selfdriven education is a slippery eel that administrators abhor.

Back to Ted and his sledgehammer… We see him lift the sledgehammer and drop $300 million worth of punishment. TAFE is squirming and caught in reflexive actions, trying to quickly reduce costs. Call me cynical, but in my mind the problem is not going to be solved. I imagine these colleges will reduce staff and cut peripheral programs, but these are honourable staff

members doing what they were told. Why is it when sledge hammers are used that the workers must feel the pain? Isn’t it about time that the upper echelons in our educational system were seen as the problem?

Remember the old adage that fish first rot from the head (who tests these old statements)? I think that the appropriate move would have been to redirect the education system back to being a strategic tool for business (amongst many possible motivations). When I speak to some of my friends who are business owners, there is a grumble that when a staff member does a governmentfunded course there is often a very real and negative impact - in that the staff member takes time off from work, does sessions of tick and flick, then comes back with a newly minted diploma and puts out their hands for more money.

Yet there has been little, if any, appreciable change in staff members’ abilities.

We saw a similar deleterious effect when the government created the training guarantee, which created hundreds of new training providers all peddling their wares, feeding off the mandated revenue stream, but without a net change in the quality of the education or positive impact on the workforce.

Let pause here to think, because if Ted wasn’t trying to cut the revenue stream as part of the broader endeavour to balance the state budget, then perhaps he was trying to press the reset button.

If we can look back in a few years and see TAFE performing as a strategic resource for business then I will tender my apologies to our Premier, but I suspect that the powerful educational administrators will be like the characters in TV show Yes Minister and they will prevail.

CLINT JENNINGS Australian Business Development Centre www.abdc.com.au

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Set Your Soc

The spotlight is now on our community with the National Insurance Disability Scheme to be launched in the Barwon Region in July 2013. Snap up this opportunity to partner with MyPATH from the very beginning and take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity.

Platinum Partner > exclusive opportunity, maximum two partners. Be partnered with MyPATH in all press, media and events as ‘Platinum Partners’.

Supporting Partners > Be represented at all MyPATH branded events.

Unique partnership opportunities > Partner with MyPATH to provide employment opportunities for people with a disability. ‘Transition to Employment’ is a pathway within the MyPATH framework that is able to be tailored to various industries and job positions, ensuring the right fit for your company.

MyPATH can also link you with the well-established Disability Employment Services network to find you the right employee for your needs.

Partnership opportunities based on a donation or employment partnership agreement. We are now calling out for expressions of interest in developing a tailored partnership with MyPATH.

Life Skills

Healthy Living & Wellbeing

Culture & The Arts

All things food

STAR

Adventure & Recreation

ocial Justice Footprint!

What is MyPATH? St Laurence Community Services Inc. has launched a radical new approach to the delivery of services to people with disability.

MyPATH is the result of two and a half years of research and development and has involved collaboration with a wide range of customer stakeholders.

A person-centred approach links to a curriculum-based framework to underpin and encourage learning.

MyPATH’s strength comes from its consumer governance foundations which revolutionises the way a diverse range of products can be offered to consumers with disability.

Be a part of these exciting new initiatives to be at the forefront of social justice.

For your opportunity to put your business on the face of this new reform, contact Jenny Sheahan on jenny.sheahan@stlaurence.org.au or 5282 1405.

Gardens & Environment

www.MyPATH.org.au Fix n’ Things

Transition to Employment options

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ICT

Information Communication & Technology

TECH GUY

The Tech Guy Every month, our Tech Guy, Jon Mamonski, brings us the wildest, most mind-blowing gadgets he can find...

iPhone 5: worth the wait?

The iPhone 5 is here and it’s faster, lighter, thinner and slightly longer than its parent, the iPhone 4s.

The new design has less weight (it’s 20 per cent lighter than the 4s), yet a larger display and LTE wireless, all with longer battery life. The square edges that we’re now used to Apple saw no reason alter, but the biggest changes are hidden within.

Twice as fast as the 4s, the iPhone 5 delivers on its promise with analysts running bench tests proving that claim to be true.

The iPhone 5 is 124 x 59 x 7.6mm in size, making it nearly 1cm taller than before. The new height results in a phone with more usable (finally 16:9), yet it’s still easy to use with one hand.

The all-new aluminium frame goes right around the back with the antennas around the rim and the gap between is filled with colour matching material, no gap problems here. The headphone jack is now promoted to the bottom, so you’ll need to modify your retrieval habits while jogging.

Farewell ye olde dock connector and hello, Lightning. The 30 pin Dock connector has been with us for over a decade, spawning approximately six hundred and fifty billion attachments and

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docks for Apple devices. A 30 pin to Lightning adaptor (pictured in insert) is available and, it goes without saying, over the next ten years there will surely be another six hundred and fifty billion attachments be on sale for you to choose from.

Farewell also to the micro SIM, with the thinner iPhone 5 adopting the Nano SIM - an even smaller device that wholesalers like Amaysim and Live Conncted will have to wait to get their hands on. Bleeding edgers are already blogging how, with a pair of scissors, you can cut your micro SIM to fit.

The display is every bit as good as the 4s, just more real estate with full sRGB, and that means it can accurately represent every colour in that spectrum.

Analysts all agree that no matter the benchmark, the iPhone 5 sits on or near the top, and they also agree that once you hold one in your hand and stroll through the features, you will be hooked.

For the iPhone faithful it’s a no brainer from the hallmark of mobile phone design and you can buy it outright, rather than on a plan, from Apple direct or your favourite Apple store.

TECH GUY Polish your Web

Adobe has just upped the ante for Photoshoppers and Web designers again with the release a new Edge Tools & Services suite with motion tool Edge Animate (formerly Edge Preview), an automated previewing tool Edge Inspect (formerly Shadow), and a mobile app packager PhoneGap Build - and they’re all here in the suite as version 1.0.

Together with Edge Web Fonts and TypeKit to spruce up your text, a pair of pre-release utilities, Edge Code (Brackets) and Edge Reflow, are also joining the group to tackle the nitty-gritty of editing web code and layouts.

All the apps cooperate with third-party software and most of the Edge suite is free to use in its a basic form.

Sexy screens

Photography reinvented

Yes, yes, yes you have a camera in your smartphone, but how long does it take to snap that moment in an instant, hmmm?

Autographer is a new type of camera which has been custom built to enable spontaneous, hands-free image capture. Its new technology includes a custom 136-degree eye view lens, an ultra-small GPS unit and five in-built sensors. These sensors record a range of data, which helps the camera decide when to take a photo, i.e. when you move suddenly and start to run.

The possibilities are endless and the battery lasts for one full day of use without recharging.

Just use your imagination… but then again, imagine what you’re capable of.

Shhhh quietCloud keys Collar

Dell’s built a good reputation for delivering quality monitors at reasonable prices, and it’s now offering no less than five new S Series models, some with edge-to-edge glass.

The Matias Corporation in Canada is hoping to bring a few more into the tactile fold with its new Quiet Pro, claiming it as the “world’s quietest mechanical keyboard”.

At the top end is the 27-inch (yes screens are still measured in Imperial), S2740L, which has the most connectivity options of all, (DVI, VGA, HDMI and a pair of USB ports) and of course, the highest price tag at $439.

The result of more than two years of work, the keyboard comes in both PC and Mac models, each with three USB 2.0 ports and laser-etched keys with bevelled key tops as opposed to the increasingly common flat variety.

From there, things drop to $299 with the 24-inch S2440L, and $199 for the 21.5-inch S2240M.

To be really quiet on your keyboard, you’ll pay upwards of $US150, (shhh! Don’t scream!) Just buy one for that keyboard basher in the office - it will be worth it.

The three lower-end models don’t have the edge-to-edge glass, but still retain minimal bezels. All five monitors have a 16:9 aspect ratio instead of 16:10, and you’ll get Hi-Def 1920 x 1080 resolution regardless of the size you choose.

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ARTS

What it means to Bare Witness Landing in Sarajevo and joining a group of seasoned war journalists, rookie photographer Dannie Hills sets out to capture the perfect image. Each photograph she shoots adds to a kaleidoscope of dreams, memories and emotions - exciting, painful and forever haunting.

AN electrifying multi-media play drawing on real-life experiences of photographers and correspondents, Bare Witness catapults us into the world’s combat zones, challenging the way we view humanity through the fragmenting lens of the media.

This award-winning play by Mari Lourey integrates fluid movement, live sound design and animated projections with striking originality.

With its passionate and restless energy set against a backdrop of 20 years of conflict, Bare Witness will change the way you look at the news.

30 October to 03 November.

GPAC, www.gpac.org.au

Stories of country and culture The paintings of the Tjala Arts, Tjungu Palya and Ernabella Arts: Paintings from the APY Lands of far northern South Australia exhibition relate to each artist’s interpretation of their environment, culture, memories and family histories and are at one and the same time a literal and metaphysical representation.

In the words of artist Mary Pan ‘Our art centre is pulka (important), a good story for us. We paint strong, paint stories about our country, culture and law, people buy our paintings, makes us happy’.

More than 460 artists work

Maureen Baker Ngayuku Mamaku Nguru Acrylic on linen. in seven Aboriginal-owned and governed art centres on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in the far northwest of South Australia.

Community art centres are 100 per cent artist-owned cooperatives, which not only make great authentic art, but also deliver a range of programs for community health and wellbeing.

All artists’ income is paid into the artists’ account and the artists themselves decide the expenditure, both as individuals and at an organisational level.

Aboriginal-owned art centres ensure that the wealth of talent and economic returns stay in the community for the benefit of artists and their families.

Alison Munti Riley Seven Sisters Acrylic on linen, 152 x 101 cm.

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20 October to 03 November.

Metropolis Gallery, Geelong. metropolisgallery.com.au

Contemporary art prize Exhibition A witty and provocative work has claimed the 2012 Geelong contemporary art prize - Geelong Gallery’s biennial acquisitive award for contemporary painting.

Paul Ryan’s Wild colonial boys addresses aspects of Australia’s colonial history, in particular, the impact of European settlement on Indigenous lands and people. The dual portrait of uniformed figures posits one newly-arrived subject in the landscape, whilst the other is surrounded by a blank canvas.

As the artist states: ‘We see them dressed in their fine military uniforms, looking self-satisfied. The truth is they are totally unprepared for the harsh realities of survival in this strange and unyielding new land. Maybe they should

ARTS be mild colonial boys. They look like they spend more time in front of a mirror than out taming the jungle.’

Paul Ryan has exhibited widely in both solo and group exhibitions, including a number of prize exhibitions such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ Archibald Prize, Wynne Prize and Sulman Prize along with the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize. In 2010, Ryan was the recipient of the 2010 Paddington Art Prize for landscape.

Hundreds of entries were received from around the country with 45 works selected to showcase the best of contemporary Australian painting practice.

To 18 November.

Geelong Gallery. geelonggallery.org.au

GPAC Celebrates ABaF Award The Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) and Bendigo Community Banks were the recipients of the Toyota Community Award at the prestigious Australia Business Arts Foundation’s (AbaF) Awards 2012, held at Hamer Hall in Melbourne last month.

Established in 2000, AbaF is a national organisation dedicated to connecting the arts, business and donors.

Each year AbaF honours the finest relationships between the private sector and the arts through the prestigious national AbaF Awards.

The partnership between the Geelong Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) and the Bendigo Community Banks in the Geelong Region was recognised for the shared work by the organisations to expand GPAC’s gpac:ed; a creative education program.

“GPAC has been providing educational programs since it opened in 1981,” said Jill Smith, GPAC’s General Manager. “With the support of our partner, Bendigo Community Banks, we have been able to grow the gpac:ed program and reach a wider range of schools. Over

It’s time to head Off the Beaten Track!

05 October: Leura Park Estate Vineyard, Curlewis. leuraparkestate.com.au 06 October: ‘The Big Marma’ Murtoa Big Weekend, Murtoa Football Ground, Lake Street, Murtoa. murtoa.net/big-weekend

Winner - 2012 Geelong contemporary art prize Paul Ryan Wild colonial.

9000 students and more than 80 schools from the wider Geelong region currently attend our educational activities at GPAC.” Bendigo Community Banks’ support for gpac:ed enables GPAC to provide high quality, low or no cost programs for students of all ages across their region, including students with disabilities, students from non-English speaking backgrounds and students from areas considered disadvantaged.

“Community banks often support local organisations, and through this program we are enabling more young people in our community to enjoy the same opportunities as their peers in a major city such as Geelong,” said Pat Murnane, Regional Manager Southern Victoria, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.

There is considerable evidence supporting the power of performing arts to build confidence, improve learning and contribute to positive mental health in young people.

The GPAC and Bendigo Community Banks partnership will now go on to represent Victoria in the upcoming national AbaF Awards, being held in Melbourne on 23 October 2012.

Ballarat’s Newest Gallery Ballarat’s newest gallery - the Unicorn Lane Gallery - is located on the walls of the laneway opposite the newly restored Unicorn Hotel on Sturt Street. The Unicorn Lane Gallery features nine sealed and internally-lit steel boxes that publicly showcase the

work of artists, craftspeople, photographers, filmmakers, writers and poets.

City of Ballarat Councillor and member of the Public Art Advisory Committee, Des Hudson, said the new gallery space was an initiative of Council’s Public Art Advisory Committee.

“This is a wonderful project which sees not only a central space in Ballarat’s CBD revitalised but another innovative space for artists to exhibit their works in a central location for the community to enjoy.”

Get Off the Beaten Track There’s music out there.

Out where? In the halls, clubs, RSLs, wineries, footy grounds and even a renovated substation.

Music Victoria, in conjunction with anti-binge drinking campaign Live Solution, celebrates Victoria’s great live music in non-traditional venues in the inaugural Off the Beaten Track tour across regional and metro Victoria.

The tour features two of the state’s favourite regionally-born bands, Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission and Sal Kimber and the Rollin’ Wheel.

They will perform their much-loved roots driven contemporary rock’n’roll as well as presenting free practical professional development workshops on touring before four of the shows.

Music Victoria plans to make it an annual event, working with regional promoters to help strengthen the regional touring circuit.

12 October: The Sisters Hall, The Sisters. keilambete@hotmail.com 19 October: Caravan Music Club, Oakleigh. caravanmusic.com.au 21 October: The Substation, Newport. thesubstation.org.au

The Last of the Haussmans Anarchic, feisty but growing old, high society drop-out Judy Haussman remains in spirit with the Ashrams of the 1960s while holding court in her dilapidated Art Deco house on the Devon coast.

After an operation, she’s joined by wayward offspring Nick and Libby, sharp-eyed granddaughter Summer, local doctor Peter, and Daniel, a troubled teenager who makes use of the family’s crumbling swimming pool.

Together they share a few sweltering months in this chaotic world of all-day drinking, infatuations, longheld resentments, free love and failure.

One of Britain’s best-loved and most versatile actors, Julie Walters has won BAFTA, Golden Globe and Olivier Awards for her work.

Her screen credits range from Educating Rita to celebrated work with Victoria Wood, from lead roles in the movies of Mamma Mia! and Harry Potter, to portraying Mo Mowlam for Channel 4.

Rory Kinnear recently won the Evening Standard Award for Best Actor for his performance as Hamlet at the National Theatre. Helen McCrory’s acclaimed work includes the films The Queen and, recently, Hugo.

28 October.

Her Majesty’s Ballarat. hermaj.com

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COMMENT

Grape Leaps Consumption of wine in Australia has been increasing steadily since the 1960s. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 1960-61 (the year that coincidentally was when the great Australian drinking legend David Boon was born), Australians on average consumed 7.06 litres of pure alcohol per capita in the form of beer.

Over the next 14 years, beer consumption grew to a peak of 9.22 litres in 197475. If you were to convert this to a typical full strength beer at 4.6% alcohol, that is equivalent to 535 stubbies per year in 1974-75. This has since fallen to a record low of only 245 stubbies of beer per Australian by 2010-11.

While beer consumption has dropped considerably over the past 50 years, consumption of wine has been catching up at a steady pace. From a miserly 1.16 litres of pure alcohol, or 14 bottles of wine per person, consumed in 1960-61,

there are now on average 45 bottles consumed per person each. By pure alcohol consumed, this is only slightly less than the amount of beer consumed per capita, and looks set to keep growing.

Over the past decade, the trend of increasing wine consumption has also seen Australians becoming even more refined. When once bringing along a box of wine may have been welcomed at your average summer BBQ, this product now seems to be relegated to young folks who are able to handle the instant hangover that accompanies drinking such cheap tipple!

Conversely, wine consumed by the bottle has steadily grown over the past decade.

The noughties also saw a massive increase in the amount of wine imported into Australia. From importing 12,783,000 litres in 200001, Australia now imports 82,547,000 litres – a 646% increase!

The value of wine imported into Australia is big business for our trading partners, with the value of total wine imports now worth $530 million, up from $92 million in 2000-01.

The lion’s share of Australian wine imports comes from New Zealand, the home of the ubiquitous Marlborough sauvignon blanc, which when paired with balmy Australian summers has led to a dramatic increase in the volume of wine imported across the ditch.

The kiwis are now exporting the equivalent of 73 million bottles of wine into Australia per year, at a reported wholesale value of $4.42 per bottle. In terms of volume, this is up 2,162% from the annual volume imported in 200001, while the cost per bottle imported has fallen by 27%.

France is the next largest source of wine imports to

Australia, at the equivalent of 15 million bottles annually, up 442% from 2000-01. France lives at the higher end of the market, importing wine at a wholesale rate of $10.71 per bottle. This is in contrast to Chile, which has also seen a huge increase in the amount of wine imported to Australia over this period, but only at an average cost of $1.35 per bottle.

All up, it seems that Australia’s love affair with fermented grape juice has a long way to run!

Viral Marketing I don’t drink beer, so I can’t comment on the quality of Carlton Draught. But I will comment on the quality of the Aussie lager producer’s latest advertisement, which has had more than 1.7 million views on YouTube in the first week that it was uploaded.

The LA Times has even asked the question: ‘Best beer commercial ever?’

Last month, the Harvard Business Review ran an article, which claimed that traditional marketing is dead.

The author argued that companies should ‘find their customer influencers’ and give them something great to talk about. He talks about the new possibilities of peer influence-based, communityoriented marketing holding greater promise than traditional marketing channels.

What did Carlton Draught do? They sent this ad to the media and posted it on their Twitter and Facebook pages – what better influencers and communities are there than this?

Will the ad make more people drink Carlton Draught?

Maybe, maybe not - but that’s not really the point. The lesson for advertisers is that if you produce a good ad in today’s online world, others will do your marketing for you.

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Team building with a difference Employee volunteering offers great team building potential while making a real difference in the local community.

BacLinks, an initiative of Karingal, coordinates a diverse range of volunteering opportunities for businesses to engage with local service groups and organisations to meet a variety of community needs.

‘Y’Chef finalists prepare their dishes for judging pathway”, said BacLinks Manager, Sheree Holdsworth.

For the final, students prepared a predetermined three-course menu that was adjudicated by an independent panel of judges: renowned food writer Gail Thomas; retired chef, teacher and culinary food judge, Kath Baulch; radio host, Paula Kontelj; and journalist, Margaret Linley.

The Hendy Street Primary School garden received some extra attention.

THE ‘Y’Chef Cooking Challenge is a wonderful example, with award winning local Chefs, Leonie Mills from Jack & Jill Restaurant, Daniel Brehaut from Black Bull Tapas Bar & Restaurant and Cory Hyde from the Telegraph Hotel, donating their time to mentor 52 students undertaking VET in Schools Hospitality Programs in their quest for the coveted annual trophy and prizes.

Into its fifth year, the ‘Y’Chef Challenge aims to provide budding chefs with a realistic overview of life as a chef, develop their culinary talents and skills, build their confidence and showcase the quality and diversity of local produce.

“Fostering the talent of our local students throughout this event gave students a taste of the culinary industry,” said Leonie Mills, award

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winning chef from Jack & Jill Restaurant. “The ‘Y’Chef Cooking Challenge allows students an insight into the excitement of the hospitality industry.”

Coordinated by BacLinks, in partnership with the Gordon, this year’s event was generously sponsored by the Telstra Store Geelong CBD. Major prize winners received cookware prizes donated by Myer Geelong, plus a dinner at Jack & Jill Restaurant, where they can experience the industry from a consumer perspective and an industry tour conducted by Cory Hyde from the Telegraph Hotel.

All finalists received a gift in recognition of their success in reaching the final.

“The event is all about the students and developing their passion for the industry by guiding them to a successful

Tristan Graham and Dale Koschel of Northern Bay College took out the top honours with Jhunrell Duhaylongsup and Naomi King, also from Northern Bay, coming in a close second.

In a very different way, another employee volunteering opportunity facilitated by BacLinks saw Ford employees take on two very worthwhile projects over two days.

The first involved a massive makeover at the Hendy Street Primary School, one of the most disadvantaged schools in the state, with a large team of volunteers turning out to clear paths, remove obsolete playground equipment and seating, as well as tackle some serious gardening chores.

Their presence impressed the students who were curious about where they worked, what they did in their workplace and what they were doing at the school.

“It’s like having a new school,” exclaimed one student.

“The school looks so much better,” said another.

Leonie Saundry, Coordinator from Northern Extended Schools Hub, said the school

community was overjoyed with the response to their call for support. “In line with our health and well-being strategy we want to make the children’s play area a pleasant and fun place to be,” said Ms Saundry. “We rely heavily on the assistance of volunteers and a little beautification of the play area will help inspire the children during play time,” The very next day another team of Ford employee volunteers travelled out to the Black Rock Recycled Water Plant where they planted around 500 especially selected trees over a large area of sand mounds.

The trees, propagated at the Barwon Water Community Nursery, were planted to provide erosion protection, essential food and habitat for native flora and fauna and encourage additional wildlife into the area.

“Ford employees have helped revegetate many areas over the last four years and are always keen to volunteer their time to improve the environment,” said Tim Solly, Horticultural Supervisor Natural Resource Services from Barwon Water.

To find out how your business can support our local community in a meaningful way please contact BacLinks on 5249 8989 or visit our website www.baclinks.org.au

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Indigenous inequality in higher education In Australia, in 2010, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students made up just 1.4 per cent of all enrolments in university.

This was one of the findings of a Federal Government commissioned report, Higher Education Access and Outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, chaired by Professor Larissa Behrendt.

Professor Behrendt said the report builds on the hard work universities have undertaken to address higher education inequalities between Indigenous Australians and the general population.

“The panel has produced a well thought-out and thorough report, addressing an issue of national priority,” said Belinda Robinson, Chief Executive of Universities Australia, the peak body representing Australia’s 39 universities.

“We absolutely share the panel’s vision for higher education becoming a natural pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as it is fast becoming for the general population.

“Family background should never be a barrier to pursuing and achieving a high quality university education and the life-long benefits that it affords. As the report notes, higher education and training has a critical role to play in improving the socio-economic position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and advancing Australia’s wellbeing and economic prosperity. It will provide potential leaders with the skills to improve education, health and economic outcomes within Indigenous communities and provide positive role models for the next generation.”

Ms Robinson said the sector supported the report’s recommendations and looked forward to working with the

Government to adopt them.

“We are particularly pleased with recommendations for increased and streamlined income support arrangements. We also recognise and commend the report’s assertion that universities should set their own targets and timeframes.

This recognises that there is no “one-size fits all” model and respects the diversity and demographic profile of both our universities and Indigenous cultures.”

Ocsober 4 Weeks to Go - 10 reasons to sign-up for this OCSOBER! If you are feeling a little ‘under the weather’ in the aftermath of the footy finals, this might be your year to join Ocsober (it’s never too late!). The kind folk at Ocsober have put together their top 10 reasons to sign-up: 1. I mprove your health. Swap a glass of wine for water and you will be doing wonders for your skin as well as overall health.

2. S ave money. Australians spend an average of $31 a week buying alcohol.

3. D o it for the kids. Be a positive role model.

Research shows 25 per cent of 14-19 year olds drank alcohol on a daily or weekly basis in the last 12 months, 4. R aise money for a good cause. Help raise $750,000 for Life Education to continue to deliver vital health, drug and alcohol education programs to Aussie kids in schools.

8. Get into good habits. If you have been indulging lately, this is a great way to curb drinking behaviour – with 15 per cent of adult males and 12 per cent of adult females reporting they drink at risky/high risk levels.

9. ‘Detox’ before summer!

What better time to give your body some TLC than just before summer.

10. Do it for yourself. Prove to yourself that you can go for one month without alcohol, and that you can also have fun without it!

Register now at www.ocsober. com.au and create your individual or team fundraising page and join Legends around Australia in cutting out alcohol this Ocsober.

Give Where You Live backs Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal While more and more people are struggling to afford three meals a day, each year 700,000 tonnes of food goes to the tip. An estimated one in 10 Victorians cannot afford enough food, are malnourished or suffer anxiety over getting access to food.

Over 40 community food programs currently run across Geelong and they rely on volunteers and donations to help support people from the region who are struggling to make ends meet.

6. Lose weight. Did you know there are 120 calories in a glass of wine and 170 in a schooner of beer?

The Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal will run for the month of October. During this time Give Where You Live, FareShare, The Geelong Advertiser and Second-Bite will be raising funds and awareness of Geelong’s food crisis and those organisations, who collect, store and distribute food to those in Geelong who are doing it tough.

7. E mbrace the team spirit! Create your own fundraising team or ‘team up’ with the Ocsober Ambassadors and Legends and have fun this Ocsober.

Feed Geelong aims to raise funds that will be distributed to Geelong’s food based organisations.

Feed Geelong is asking the people and businesses

5. W ake up with a clear head. Short-term alcohol consumption can affect the brain and cause stress and sleep deprivation.

of Geelong to make taxdeductible donations to the Appeal and encouraging food businesses to contact FareShare and SecondBite if they have surplus food. All funds raised will be distributed to Geelong’s Food related organisations in early November, via grant applications led by Give Where You Live.

For the first time Give Where You Live is throwing its weight behind the Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal and assisting the other supporters with fundraising, aiming to beat last year’s inaugural Feed Geelong Appeal which raised $26,000. Give Where You Live are donating all funds raised from Team Fundraising from this year’s RiverFest in October to the Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal.

“There’s clearly a need for a dedicated food related Appeal in the Geelong region with food security being a real problem and we’re really pleased to support the Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal.” Bill Mithen, Chief Executive Officer, Give Where You Live.

Donations to Feed Geelong can be made online at www. feedgeelong.org.au or www. givewhereyoulive.com.au.

Cheques made out to Give Where You Live, to 18 Myers Street Geelong 3220.

Brown Paper Bag Day To celebrate World Food Day on Tuesday 16 October, Feed Geelong presents Brown Paper Bag Day, when Geelong businesses and their staff will be asked to “Put your lunch money where their mouth is” by putting what you would normally spend on lunch into a Brown Paper Bag and donating it to the Feed Geelong 2012 Appeal.

To register businesses for Brown Paper Bag Day please contact Give Where You Live at admin@givewhereyoulive. com.au or phone 5229 4364.

For more information about Feed Geelong please go to www.feedgeelong.org.au

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COMMUNITY were subjected to the same workplace bullying.

Bullying campaigner tells his story Ross Treseder is urging Geelong businesses to commit to stamping out the insidiousness of workplace bullying.

He has started a ‘Bully Free Geelong’ campaign to raise awareness of the issue, and he has a very personal reason for doing this. Ross shares his story.

FOR Ross Treseder, an opportunity to change direction in his career brought with it hopes of a welcome change of pace – promising all the satisfaction of a job that could be done and done well during work hours, then left behind at the end of the working day.

“My direct manager would come in on his days off to specifically berate me and my work performance,” Ross said.

“On many occasions I was put in intimidating positions, and threatened that my hours would be cut.

In the beginning, Ross relished the change, convinced that he had made the right move. His new job was close to home, and his efforts quickly attracted compliments from management, other staff members and customers. But then things started to change.

“In one particularly terrifying situation I was locked in the store’s cool room, which was missing its emergency bell.

On another occasion my manager berated me in full view of staff, customers and the acting store manager.

Frequently my direct manager would get so worked up in his rants he would go red in the face and begin to perspire.”

While others were congratulating him for doing a good job, his manager was criticising his performance.

Those criticisms soon turned to openly berating Ross, sometimes within minutes of the store manager praising his work. This would become a pattern over the next 18 months.

This pattern of bullying and intimidation was not reserved specifically for Ross, who says he frequently witnessed his direct manager put down other staff based on race, physical features, weight or sexuality. It was only recently that he learnt that two previous staff members had also left the company because they

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After raising the issue with the Human Resources Department and receiving multiple written responses, and a face-to-face assurance that the bullying would be taken care, Ross was fired.

“It was made blatantly clear that because I rose the issue of workplace bullying with Human Resources my services were no longer required,” Ross said.

Ross went to FairWork with the expectation of either reinstatement or compensation. He found this didn’t happen, and was told it doesn’t happen in cases of workplace bullying. He then went to WorkSafe, but was told their hands were tied as well. It seemed that neither authority could help Ross.

Ross then petitioned the Victorian Government. It was during this process that he heard the Productivity Commission has just released statistics showing over the last financial year workplace bullying cost Australian business anywhere from $6 billion to $36 billion and that the government was setting up an inquiry into workplace bullying. Ross was invited to address State Parliament.

“I was finally able to tell my story, unabridged and protected by parliamentary privilege, and that felt like the first real step in the right direction… I endured these horrific events for 18 months, but even now I cannot get them out of my mind, and as each day passes they take a little more out of me.”

Having gone through this process, Ross formed a new goal – to create awareness specifically in the Geelong region of the dangers and costs of allowing workplace bullying to exist in business, setting up an online petition.

“I have committed myself to not give up until business takes a zero tolerance stance on workplace bullying.”

To add your support to Ross’ campaign, visit: www.bullyfreegeelong.org.

WorkSafe says: After more than a decade dealing with this complex issue we’ve learnt a lot about the community and ourselves, including how broad people’s perceptions are of behaviours that they might perceive as bullying.

We’re confident that our current health and safety framework is sound, but obviously some people are disappointed, especially if they’re looking for a remedy at a personal level that goes beyond OHS laws.

OHS laws focus on whether an employer or another person at work has failed in their duty to maintain a safe environment for others, not the degree of hurt that a person might feel.

As with any workplace health and safety issue, a successful prosecution on bullying will depend on evidence that can be tested in court to the criminal standard of proof, beyond reasonable doubt.

Many OHS regulators across Australia that offer support to people in the way WorkSafe does are experiencing the same thing. Only a small proportion of complainants provide detailed allegations of conduct that demonstrates that they’ve been exposed to risk, or that an employer has turned a blind eye, to conduct causing a problem, after they become aware.

We’re applying the insights we have gained from our experience over more than a decade at the forefront amongst OHS regulators in taking action against workplace bullying.

We are updating the information provided to employers on minimising the risk of bullying occurring and how to respond when it does occur, and more practical advice for people to manage the issues at the workplace.

WorkSafe can provide advice (1800 136 089 or worksafe.vic.gov.au/bullying) to help workers and employers prevent and respond to workplace bullying.

AFTER HOURS

Opportunity Knocks COMMUNITY Veracity held its first annual “Opportunity Knocks Fashion Show and Silent Auction” at the Mercure Hotel in Geelong in September.

The event showcased the talents of twenty-three secondary school fashion designers who had been challenged to create formal wear garments from clothing provided

by CV’s Whittington Op Shop.

MC Paula Kontelj, greeted guests and set the tone for the fun filled evening in which guests enjoyed canapés, beverages, and a delicious three course meal.

Event organiser, Ineke Alsop, was overwhelmed by the support of the local community, saying, “Everyone involved put so much into the event, it was great to see the guests having a great

time and supporting not only the girls in the fashion show but also Community Veracity.”

A silent auction with items donated from local Geelong Businesses raised over $2500 to go towards community programs run by Community Veracity at its Whittington and Moolap sites.

Above: Winning Designer Helen Etcher (left) and designer Jayde Vermay watching their models.

Community Veracity would like to thank its event sponsors AGB Human Resources, Safety Zone@YCM and Fuse, also those businesses who donated items or purchased a table and attended the night. “We hope to make this an annual event that becomes a highlight on the Geelong social calendar” said Paul Williamson Community Veracity Chairman of the Board.

Above: Adam Alsop CEO of AGB Group and Keith Fagg.

Above: 3rd prize Lorena Durran, 1st prize designed by Helen Etcher, Modeled by Steph boyce; 2nd prize Letita Garbellini and 3rd prize Christy Chudosnik.

Above: Event Organiser Ineke Alsop.

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AFTER HOURS Photos: Elisha Lindsay - elphotography.com.au

Perry on Passion HE may have been late, he may have admitted to having no idea where Geelong was, he may even have expressed surprise at our cosmopolitan foreshore when he had been expecting cows, but when Alex Perry bared all about his early struggles to succeed in business, he had the crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.

The From Passion to Profit event that heralded a new direction for the Geelong Chamber of Commerce gave guests the opportunity to hear from one of Australian fashion’s biggest names. Mr Perry also generously posed for photos with queues of guests - with Facebook later flooded me ‘Me and Alex’ pics!

Above: Alex Perry.

Above: Melissa Hoare and Marika Johnson.

Above: Passion 2 Profit guests.

www.elphotography.com.au

elisha lindsay elisha@elphotography.com.au 0439 353 958

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AFTER HOURS

Above: Mark Saunders, Alex Perry and John Mitchell.

Above: Liz Loughnan, Keith Fagg, Clare Walter and Beth Colbert from Truffleduck.

Above: Gerard Spriet and Tim Hensen.

Above: Alan Grant and Sujay Singh.

Above: Alex Perry and Roxie Bennett.

Above: Alex Perry and Bernadette Uzelac.

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WHAT’S ON Easybeats. This upbeat live Rockumentary takes the audience on a journey from the beat of the 60’s to the hard and heady days of the 70’s and 80’s.

Wyndham Cultural Centre. wyncc.com.au

THROUGH October Wish You Were Here A collection of more than 300 postcards reveals glimpses of how Geelong and surrounds used to look and how they would like to be remembered. And, you may not know this, but back in the day people thought the postcard meant the end for the written word – a bit like how some people talk about SMS and Twitter today.

Geelong’s postcards tell a really fascinating story of the people and pride in our city as it’s developed over the years. From the bronze figure of a farmer and son striking the bell in the T & G Clock Tower, to a cheeky look at Lover’s Walk in Queenscliff, the exhibition is packed with hundreds of enlarged reproductions, originals and all sorts of unusual cards.

National Wool Museum. nwm.vic.gov.au

13 October Central Geelong Farmer’s Market Stroll amongst the stalls and sample some of the regions finest fresh produce and unique gourmet treats at this Victorian Farmers Market Association accredited market.

Little Malop Street, Geelong. geelongaustralia.com.au Craft Market at Werribee Park A marvellous variety of food, a relaxed atmosphere and a wide selection of high quality crafts and produce.

Werribee Park Mansion. craftmarkets.com.au

14 October

Through October Step Right Up, Step Right Up! Lose your head in this fun filled romp through a collection of carnival tricks, games and illusions. See yourself as never before in the hall of mirrors, watch your bodiless head floating in a fruit bowl, witness the Ghost of Pepper magically appear … and disappear!

National Wool Museum. nwm.vic.gov.au

To 21 October Marie Antoinette through the Notebook – Marion Manifold Linocuts exploring female body image inspired by the Notebook of Ladies Attirefrom the Archives Nationales in Paris, tracing the life story of Marie Antoinette, Queen consort to Louis XVI of France.

Geelong Gallery. geelonggallery.org.au

07 – 14 October Victorian Seniors Festival The Victorian Seniors Festival celebrates the inspiring contribution of older Victorians. This year, the

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Festival celebrates its 30th year. seniorsonline.vic.gov.au

10 – 26 October Business Planning Workshop Program Refocus your business and set some clear and achievable goals in this inspiring and practical workshop program. An experienced consultant will work with you prior to the workshop to identify those areas of your business you need to work on. Bookings are essential and must be made via the State Government Booking System. Search for event ID# 9201 then Book Events.

Geelong City Hall. geelongaustralia.com.au/gbc

11 October Geelong Chamber’s President Luncheon In 2010 Gail was considered the 8th most powerful woman in the world. Gail began her banking career in 1980,

and by 2001 Gail had held various senior management roles in a broad range of areas including retail and commercial banking, strategy, marketing and human resources. Gail has spent the last ten years as CEO of two Australia banks, St. George Bank from 2002 to 2007 and Westpac from 2008 to date.

Bookings are essential.

The Pier Geelong. geelongchamber.com.au

12 October COSENTINO The Grand Illusionist In DISTORTIONS Cosentino, Australia’s number one illusionist is continuing to take the country and the world by storm.

GPAC. gpac.org.au Stevie – The Life & Music of Stevie Wright & The Easybeats Scott McRae stars in this first ever production depicting the life and music of Stevie Wright and The

Chichester Psalms Music at the Basilica Inc presents the Australian Chamber Choir conducted

by Douglas Lawrence with organist Rhys Boak, harpist Mary Anderson and percussionist Peter Neville.

The Basilica of St Mary’s of the Angels. musicatthebasilica.org.au

15 – 19 October SIDENCY- WYNDHAM For one week the gallery will be turned into a studio hosting Wayne Quilliam, the gallery’s very first Artist in Residence.

Wyndham Art Gallery. wyncc.com.au

16 October Take Me To Your Leader…

Geelong Business Network Breakfast forum where you can meet and put questions to the candidates for Geelong’s first publicly elected Mayor.

Mercure Hotel Geelong. geelongbusinessnetwork. com.au

WHAT’S ON 16 October

31 Oct – 01 Nov

Josh Earl vs Australian Women’s Weekly Birthday Cake Book Comedian Josh Earl’s take on how the famed cake book forever raised the expectations of birthday cakes across the nation – it certainly did in the Earl family…

Wyndham Cultural Centre. wyncc.com.au

The Girls from Oz Australia has given the world some of its most shining musical stars - Nellie Melba, Gladys Moncrieff, Joan Sutherland, and June Bronhill. Jane O’Toole will excite.

GPAC. gpac.org.au

01 November S J Canny Rental Property Seminar For details contact Alice Rosani on (03) 5278 9500 or by email alice@sjcanny.com. au. Please contact by Friday October 26th.

16 – 31 October Seniors Festival 2012 Following on from the Victorian Seniors Festival, Wyndham City Council will be hosting a series of events open to all seniors in Wyndham. experiencewyndham.com.au

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18 - 19 October 2012 Regional Business Convention Regional Victoria has performed strongly over the past decade, but how can we meet existing challenges and secure long-term, competitive growth? Join other businesses and help develop ideas to sustain and build regional Victoria’s future. Join business leaders and guests, including the Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Ted Baillieu, at The VECCI 2012 Regional Business Convention.

The Mercure Hotel Geelong. vecci.org.au

18 – 21 October Royal Geelong Show Geelong Showgrounds. royalgeelongshow.org.au

19 – 20 & 31 October Caravan Burlesque This globally acclaimed salon of the seductive features intoxicating Ethiopian dance, sultry songs, underdressed sirens, whipcracking dames, Bollywood lovegods, sizzling jazz moves, backroom ballet and gothic divas...

19 – 20 at Her Majesty’s Ballarat. hermaj.com 31 October at the Potato Shed, Bellarine Peninsula. geelongaustralia.com.au

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25 October

Children’s Week Picnic at Werribee Park Held in the spectacular grounds of the historic Werribee Park Mansion, the Children’s Week Picnic is an annual, major event. Families are invited to come along with their picnic basket to enjoy the wide range of entertainment and activity all of which are free.

Werribee Park. experiencewyndham.com.au

Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson Wreck and Ruin Tour Wreck & Ruin is a glorious follow up to Rattlin Bones, with songs inspired by Kasey and Shane’s passion for country music that is in many ways ‘traditional’, but not always conventional.

GPAC. gpac.org.au

Family Fun Day at The Shed 2012 Join us in a free celebration of family life on the Bellarine Peninsula with the return of the Potato Shed’s popular Family Fun Day. With all the activities and entertainment absolutely free.

Potato Shed, Bellarine Peninsula. geelongaustralia.com.au

25 – 26 October Poppykettle Children’s Festival The GPAC Poppykettle Children’s Festival is a two-day multi-arts event that encourages children to celebrate the arts.

GPAC. gpac.org.au

27 October Clare Bowditch Touring nationally around Australia, Clare’s live shows will be hilarious, heart-felt, one-off events, full of new songs and the kinds of stories that only Clare can tell.

GPAC. gpac.org.au

28 October The Last of the Haussmans Julie Walters plays Judy Haussman with Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory as her children in this eagerlyanticipated new play: a funny, touching and sometimes savage portrait of a family that’s losing its grip that has received rave reviews across the country.

Her Majesty’s Ballarat. hermaj.com

Permian Monsters Ok, so you know all about the Dinosaurs, but do you know about the Permian Monsters?

This exhibition presents the relatively unknown and bizarre creatures of the Permian that lived before their more famous ancestors, the dinosaurs.

National Wool Museum. nwm.org.au

03 – 04 November Toast to the Coast Wineries across Geelong - one of Australia’s truly iconic wine regions - will be celebrating in style as they ‘Toast’ the 11 Year Anniversary of this major annual festival. toasttothecoast.com.au

06 – 08 November Side by Side by Sondheim A celebration of the most acclaimed composer on Broadway, Stephen Sondheim with songs performed by three of Australia’s leading musical theatre stars, Michael Falzon, Lucy Maunder and Geraldine Turner, with narration is by Jessica Rowe.

GPAC. gpac.org.au

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