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Printed with compliments of Cr Charlie Pisasale’s Electorate Office 1

Support Links Multicultural Group - Newsletter

Edition 6 - Issue 1: Nov 2009

For Enquiries contact:

Co-ordinator: Stella Gibbs

Tel: 07 3282 6852

Mobile: 0408 816 856

Email: [email protected]

Contribution to Newsletter:

If you would like to advertise a

function, festival, workshop, CD’s or

books, or you would like to share

some interesting anecdotes, stories,

poems, jokes, news items, please

contact:

Editor: Astrid Tholens,

Tel: 07 3202 2291


Support Links Come and join us in our weekly ac-tivities where we love to chat, sing, dance, do art, share a meal, listen to music and share our stories. We come from different cultures, faiths and backgrounds and enjoy each other‟s company. We meet on Mondays from 12pm to 2pm at the Leichhardt Commu-nity Centre (Youth Centre building), Cnr Old Toowoomba Rd & Denman St, Leichhardt. Free English Classes as well as

home tutoring available for

migrants and refugees.

Enq: Stella 0408 816 856 or

Colleen 0409 003 028

Ipswich Library:

Mondays: 10am - 11.30am Tuesdays: 10am - 11.30am Thursdays: 10am - 11.30am

Goodna Neighbourhood

House, Queen St, Goodna

Thursdays: 9.30am - 11am

Redbank Plains Library

Tuesdays: 9.30am - 11am

Support Links - Agenda: Nov 2, Monday

Surprise Guest speaker

Nov 9, Monday

Craft session-making Christmas

Cards, by Colleen Marsh

Nov 16, Monday

Bring something to share from

your culture - story, song, arte-

fact, history, music, songs etc.

Nov 20, Friday

Movie: Seven Years in Tibet

at Barry Jones Auditorium,

Ipswich Library. 6.45 pm for

7pm start . To continue our

movie nights, for next year, we

need more people to attend.

Nov 23, Monday

Planning for Christmas celebra-

tion at Humanities Building,

South St, Ipswich

Nov 30th Monday

Support Links break-up party

Multicultural Christmas Concert &

Circle Dancing at Humanities Building, South St, Ipswich

Saturday 28 Nov, from 11.00am till 3pm

ALL WELCOME

If you would like to perform at the

Christmas Concert, please contact: Stella Gibbs on 0408 816 856.

Multi-culturism—a controversial topic? By Astrid Tholens In Support Links meetings we simply enjoy the richness of meeting with people from different cultures. Famous song-writers have sung about the oneness of humanity for many years. Politicians have argued about it. Governments have either supported this con-cept or rejected it, depending on the policies of the time. But the reality is, we are all one. Only one earth, one race of human beings in the galaxy (as far as we know). We all need to feel loved and we all need the opportunity to work to create a stable liv-ing environment . With the pending sense of danger from climate change, ongoing wars, and the consequences of this, there is more reason to pull together as one family and solve the myriad problems facing us. So how can we be one? So many different religious beliefs, cul-tural practices, languages, what is our commonality? Have we con-centrated too much on the differences? When we translate a lan-guage, do we forget that we are all saying the same thing? I‟m hun-gry, I feel thirsty for love, I need to feel peace, I want to be able to enjoy this life, thrive, feel nourished, expand my knowledge, play with my children and see my grand-children grow up. I don‟t want to be afraid of the differences in colour, stature, demeanour. I‟d like to be free to choose how to worship my Creator and not feel co-erced or threatened. And in my spare time, I‟d like to sing and dance and paint and play music...for these are the old rituals that have al-ways brought people together as one. This is what Support Links is about. We are busy enjoying each other‟s company.

Young Girl Teasing Death-AT

The Call, by Marat Bekeev

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We Are the World - USA for Africa www.youtube.com

There comes a time when we heed a certain call when the world must come together as one There are people dying and its time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all We can‟t go on pretending day by day that someone, somewhere will make a change We are all a part of Gods great big family and the truth, you know love is all we need Chorus: We are the world, we are the children we are the ones who make a brighter day so let‟s start giving There‟s a choice we‟re making we‟re saving our own lives It‟s true we‟ll make a better day just you and me Send them your heart so they‟ll know that someone cares and their lives will be stronger and free As God has shown us by turning stone to bread so we all must lend a helping hand When you‟re down and out there seems no hope at all But if you just believe there‟s no where we can fall let us realize that change can only come when we stand together as one Chorus

The gift of Life - Astrid Tholens

Community Support—Natural Disasters The Qld Government is working with the federal govern-

ment and other states to provide help to the affected com-

munities following recent natural disasters.

Support services are available, with services such as inter-

preter or counselling.

Contact 12 43 25 84 for assistance

National hotline 1800 002 214

To make a donation 1800 021 884

Footprints for Peace -

Creating Change through Peaceful Actions Footprints for peace is a global community of friends who

are dedicated to creating change through peaceful action.

They organize events throughout the world that bring to-

gether in solidarity a moving community to deepen our un-

derstanding of spiritual, cultural and environmental issues.

Would you like to help promote walks, provide overnight

accommodation, arrange public meetings with local MP’s,

Mayors, religious leaders, organize school talks, local com-

munity gatherings including artists, musicians, financial sup-

port?

Contact: June Norman


Website: www.footprintsforpeace.net

Tel: 0438 169 414

The Guest and the Host, by Prem Rawat

Event in Belgrade, Serbia

www.wopg.org

On this Earth where you exist,

the divine is the host, and you are the guest

and in this body, you are the host,

and the divine is the guest.

There is a tremendous responsibility

that comes with being a guest and a host:

by being a guest, not to harm anything

that belongs to the host

and, at any opportunity, giving thanks to the host

for allowing you to be the guest.

And then, when it turns around,

when you become the host,

to make sure, absolutely sure,

that the guest is taken care of, recognized,

and comfortable in every way.

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The 6th

Asia Pacific Triennial

of Contemporary Art

WHEN: Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December 2009 TIME: From 9.00am WHERE: Gallery of Modern Art and Queensland Art Gallery The Gallery invites Queenslanders and visitors to Brisbane to celebrate the opening of the sixth and largest Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art. Join the buzz of the APT opening weekend at the Gallery of Modern Art and the Queensland Art Gal-lery! To be officially opened by the Premier of Queensland and Minister for the Arts, Anna Bligh, there will be two days of artist talks and discussions, intriguing art performances and screenings of fasci-nating Iranian animation. Spectacular outdoor instal-lations include 50 bubble machines surrounding GoMA with bubbles, as well as a colourful fruit mar-ket! And don't miss the Pacific rhythms and beats of the opening performance from Pacific Reggae Sounds.

ATP will include the work of more than 100 artists from 25 countries, including collaborations and col-lectives, which reflect the diversity of practices across Asia, the Pacific and Australia.

An exhibition catalogue will be available from the Gallery Store and online. http://qag.gov.au/exhibitions/coming_soon/apt6

Calendar of Events - November 2009

Nov 1, Sunday 9.30am - 3pm

Rockton Artists Bazaar 2 Rockton St, East Ipswich

Art & Crafts, Buskers, Ye Old Raffle, Kids Art Activities, Come in costume—best hat prize! Rockton Cafe open from 10am.

Enq: Mieke 3814 3761 or Sue 3281 4001

Nov 7, Saturday 4 pm - 10pm

Pacific Tsunami Charity Concert at Evan Marginson Sports Ground, Goodna

MC– Fadez boys, Cultural/school items, Celebrity football players, Samoan Idol 08, Fireworks/Children’s rides, Band & Solo Artists, Food stalls ... Funds go to victims of recent tsunami in Samoa. Enq: Patricia 0418 470 605

Nov 25, Wednesday 6.30pm

Support for Women in Poverty at Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connor St, North Ipswich

Presenting Mother action & Women Refugee action (Varanasi). Enq. Sandra 0411 015 991

Nov 28, Saturday 6.45pm

2nd Alladdin’s Bazaar (IMP) At St Paul’s Church, Limestone & Ellenborough St,

Ipswich. Experience the Magic of a Middle Eastern

Flea Market full of exotic sights, sounds and col-

ours. Enq: 0414 703 842

P A K S T A N Faces from the

frontier Photographic

Exhibition

Opening night

6 November,7pm

Francis Rush Centre,

St Stephens Cathedral

277 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City

$5 donation

Out of Africa 26 Oct until 5 Nov 2009

Official opening Wed 28 Oct, from 6pm - 8pm QACC, Floor 3, Parliamentary Annexe,

Cnr George & Alice St, Brisbane City The Out of Africa exhibition, of vibrant and en-gaging African cultures, is a collection of se-lected works from local artists from African backgrounds. There are also pieces from pri-vate African art collections and African art shops across the state. This event is an opportunity to generate pride among our communities about their African cultures, heritage and experiences.

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Tai Chi for Diabetes

Beginner’s Class:

Monday 19 Oct to 7th Dec 3-4 pm

at Cafeteria, Humanities Building

Instructor: Ethel Llewellyn

Members $2, Non-members $3

or 8 weeks for members $15

Non-members $20

Phone Ipswich 60 and Better

on 3282 8644

Breast Cancer Day

Breakfast

Thursday, 29 October 7 - 9 am

At Ipswich International Hotel

43 South St, Ipswich

Guest Speaker at 8 am

Tickets $25.00 per person

Book early, tickets are limited

Ph 3817 2537

Tai Chi & Qigong Classes

The benefits of Tai Chi have been known for over 700 years. Its gentle exercise bring balance and harmony, leading to the reduction of stress. The exercises gently massage the joints and internal organs, leading to in-creased overall health. *stress reduction *lowering high blood pressure *improved breathing techniques *increases lung capacity *better posture and balance *general well-being

Friday‟s morning at 6.30 am Duration: 1 hour

at Queen‟s Park (off Milford St) Cost: $5

Ipswich Hospital Foundation (IHF)

FUN Spelling tips about the English Language By Melva Quilliam, Uny of Qld Gatton Campus, Gatton

„Stewardesses‟ is the longest word typed with only the left hand; and „lollipop‟ is the longest word typed with your right hand. No word in the English language rhymes with „month, or-ange, silver, or purple‟. „Dreamt‟ is the only English words that ends in the letters „mt‟ The sentence:‟The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog‟ uses every letter of the alphabet. The word „racecar, kayak & level‟ are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes). There are only four words in the English language which end in „dous‟; „tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, hazardous‟. „Typewriter‟ is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

The average person‟s left hand does 56% of the typing.

Our „eyes „are always the same size from birth, but our „nose‟ and „ears‟ never stop growing. There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order; „abstentemious‟ and „facetious‟ (a,e,i,o,u)

Recipes from A Suitcase at „The Latvian House‟ 24 Bank Lane, Woolloongabba .

Excite your taste buds by experiencing the exotic cuisines of various cultures in a series of participatory workshops. Come and join us on an exciting culinary journey with our budding “multicultural master chefs”.

Memories of a Baltic Land Recipes from a Lithuanian Suitcase

Friday 6 Nov, 10am to 1pm

Mysterious spices from the Middle East Recipes from an Iranian Suitcase

Friday 13 Nov, 10am to 1pm Contact Dace:

0417 195 541

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The children went higher and higher into the mountains, and it wasn‟t long be-fore they saw a mist-covered land, and sensed the sweet smell and gentle rustle of wind like a creek flowing. Anu was thrilled with excitement and called out to his friends. “I think we‟re getting closer now! I can smell the forest!” Alicia sang a song of celebration and Manu brayed loudly as he walked faster, follow-ing in Anu‟s footsteps. They saw the first pole-like trees with arms filled with strange oval shapes hang-ing down. One after the other, the poles grew closer together, and the oval shapes above them became thicker and thicker, until it blocked out the sun. “Are these the trees of he lost forest? It doesn‟t look anything like my picture!” Jean-Paul protested. “What an amazing smell, so sweet, so different to the smell of the desert!” said Michelle. She also took out her drawing, but it looked nothing like the trees in the lost forest. “Let‟s follow the river and ask it to guide us,” said Anu with laughter in his voice. And he took out the „magic stone‟ from his pocket and saw that the drawing on the stone was the same as the leaves of the trees in the forest. To be continued next month..............

Story of the Magic Stone, cont... by Astrid Tholens Soon it started to get very cold, and they could see the snow on the mountain tops. The children started to become fearful, being so far from home, and not knowing how long the journey would take. They found a small village where they met an old wise man who offered them shelter for the winter months. The children offered their help with doing the chores around the hut and in the evenings he would share his stories of the olden days. The children listened with glowing faces as they sat in front of the fire, night after night, listening to the old wise man‟s stories. “In the olden days there were trees every-where, and we used to get a lot of rain. Trees were like huge poles, with arms hanging down, and stretching out to the sky, and each arm would be heavy - laden with many leaves that glittered in the sunlight. When the wind blew, the leaves would flutter down on the ground and turn yellow and gold and red. They also grew their roots deep into the ground. And when it snowed, snowflakes would sit on the leaves like silver crystals.” “But what was the most special thing you can remember about trees?” Anu asked, very seriously “ I remember they had a special smell, that was so sweet, like a quick-flowing river over rocks and weeds. And the leaves would rustle in the wind, like singing birds.” The more the children heard these stories, the more excited they became. When Spring came early, they wanted to set out at once. The wise old man gave the children his finest blan-kets and extra clothes, and plenty of food and water for their journey. He wanted to help them find the lost forest.

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