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'The Couch' - Melbourne's International Student Drop-in Centre
- posted by meghanna on 2009-10-14
The recent string of attacks on Indian international students has tarnished not just the reputation of Australia’s $15.5 billion dollar international education industry, but more particularly Melbourne’s city image.
The vibrant, diverse Melbourne community now appears as dangerous and dare I say - racist. The counter argument that a majority of the crimes are opportunistic as opposed to racially motivated is somewhat reasonable, yet does not ensure the protection or well-being of students.
The Couch, an international student drop-in centre in Melbourne’s CBD does to a degree ensure the safety and well-being of international students. This is not to say it actually prevents or deters attacks, but rather provides a great little hub for international students to mingle, hang out and make use of a range of free support services.
The facility is supported by the city of Melbourne, and its core project partners; the Salvation Army and the Australian Federation of International Students Inc (AFIS).
The Salvation Army and AFIS are in a joint effort to provide a stronger network of support for international students. Therefore, the Couch is designed to meet the specific needs of our Melbourne international student community.
It provides services such as legal aid and counselling, and provides information services on housing and employment. This allows international students to connect and engage with Melbourne, and all it is has to offer them. The Couch is also a superb way of creating positive social interaction between international students and young Australians.
Where: 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne.
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When: Open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm-10pm.
Services:
• Access to free wireless internet and computers
• Affordable yummy meals
• Safe, relaxed lounge area to hang out
• Social activities on offer such as footy nights and movie sessions
• Free information on housing and employment
• Free services such as legal aid and counselling
The Couch is a necessary addition to our city of Melbourne. Initiatives like this will help mend the tarnished image of our city. More importantly, it will also allow an enjoyable and beneficial study experience for international students. It may even offer international students a home away from home.
Want more info?
www.internationalstudents.org.au
Douglas Tsoi
National Executive Officer
Australian Federation of International Students
info@internationalstudents.org.au
www.salvationarmy.org.au
Geraldine McWhinney
Operation Support Manager: The Salvation Army
geraldine.mcwhinney@aus.salvationarmy.org |
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Gluten-free tips.
- posted by shutingn on 2009-10-01
I have been meaning to embark on a gluten-free diet for a couple of months now, but I never had the time or energy to do so. A friend, who was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, does not have the same freedom of choice I have.
One might ask what links a gluten-free diet to Celiac Disease. Starting with a couple of definitions, Celiac Disease (CD) is a chronic digestive disorder, of which the sole treatment is a lifelong compliance to a gluten-free diet. Gluten is defined as a type of protein that is commonly found in rye, wheat and barley and hence, it is often found in most types of cereals and bread. In a nutshell, individuals with CD have an immunological reaction to gluten, which damages the villi in the small intestine that is responsible for nutrient absorption. In the long run, this could lead to nutritional and immune related ailments.
I was not aware of this condition until I met Max. Since then, I have tried a couple of gluten-free recipes on him, one of which was pecan pie.
Ingredients:
· 1 cup of sugar
· 1 cup of light corn syrup
· 6 eggs
· 2 tablespoons of margarine
· 2 teaspoons of vanilla
· 2 cups of pecan
Method:
1. Preheat oven at 200 degree Celsius.
2. Mix all ingredients in pie dish.
3. Bake in oven for 45 minutes.
4. Serve either hot with ice-cream or cold with whipped cream.
Another upcoming experimental recipe would be bacon and eggs fried rice. Staying true to my roots, while blending in a little gluten-free awareness, I reckon this would be a great hit with Max and the rest of the population.
Ingredients:
· 5 cups cooked, cooled rice
· 10 slices bacon, chopped to bite-size pieces.
· 3 eggs, lightly beaten
· 2 cups of mixed vegetables, chopped to bite-size pieces.
· Gluten-free (GF) soy sauce, which can be easily found along the aisles of your nearest grocer!
· Chopped peanuts
Method:
1. Fry the bacon until crispy. Push bacon aside on pan.
2. Add the eggs to the bacon grease and cook until eggs are nearly firm.
3. Toss in rice and vegetables to the bacon and eggs mixture.
4. Add GF soy sauce to taste.
5. Serve hot and garnish with chopped peanuts.
What I realized in the course of my research is that for a gluten-free diet, one just has to be more mindful of the ingredients that go into that delicious plate of noodles, chocolate cake et cetera.
And if you ever do knowingly invite a friend with CD over for a gathering, be kind enough to whip up a couple of dishes that are gluten-free. If not, your friend would have no choice but be banished to the salad and drinks section. Would you have any other tasty recipes for sharing? Feel free to comment!
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Information sessions on student rights - Study Melbourne
- posted by kein on 2009-09-22
Study Melbourne is a website dedicated to providing support for Victorian international students, and they are conducting a series of information workshops, focused on educating student rights on accommodation and employment, among other aspects.
So if you are interested in knowing your rights better, what could be a better time for this? Check it out at the Multicultural Hub opposite Queen Victoria Market from 28 Sep to 4 Oct, 330pm to 530pm.
Details on the various workshops are listed at the Study Melbourne events page, so have a look.
The best bit? It seems that free food and drinks are provided. Great incentive, no? :) Nourish your mind and tummy at the same time! |
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2009 Student Appeal: Rent Assistance Campaign
- posted by meghanna on 2009-09-16
Image courtesy of Maggie Smith.
It was once common for university students to move out of home and into a share house. University life was simply a balancing act between the pressures of study, the temptation of a social life, and the constant struggle to financially support oneself.
Yet now, statistics show that more and more students choose to move out of home much later in life. The term ‘boomerang kids’, is being thrown about to describe those that take the step to move out, but inevitably move back home time and time again.
The latest figures from the ABS indicate that one in four young Australians (aged between 20-34 years) live at home, and 31% of young Australians returned home at some point. The main reason for this apparent choice is cited as stress associated with financial security and housing affordability.
The burden of supporting oneself whilst studying can adversely affect one’s quality of education, and even their general wellbeing. So much so, that earlier this year the Australian government promised to improve the Youth Allowance and Commonwealth benefits.
The students involved in the University of Melbourne’s Student Appeal too recognise this as a growing problem. The Student Appeal is lead by a passionate group of students to assist other University of Melbourne students in need and is supported by the University. All funds, including funds matched by the University, go solely to a given cause as selected by University of Melbourne students that assists other University of Melbourne students.
This year the Student Appeal Leadership Committee agreed that, like last year, they would continue to raise money for housing grants for those students that are in desperate need of rental assistance. The Student Appeal is now running into its fourth year, and has gained much momentum since its inception in 2006. One of three Co-chairs, Marija Strmota was kind enough to give us the inside word on the Appeal.
What is the Student Appeal Rent Assistance Campaign about? And why is it so important?
“The central motto of the campaign is the notion of ‘student for students’. We as students support one another by raising money for a cause we believe in. This year we have already raised over $5,000, including matching funds, and now we hope to reach our new target of $10,000”.
“Our focus however is not money; we aim to raise awareness and to demonstrate the need and benefits of philanthropy amongst the student community”.
“The Student Appeal is important, because there is only one of its kind in Australia, and so we are very lucky to have the support of the University of Melbourne. The University matches donations of $5 or more so we appreciate that the University is actively giving.”
What is your role as being part of the leadership committee?
“This is my third year being apart of the campaign, and I am one of three Co-chairs which means we head the Appeal’s Leadership Committee. Jimmy is another Co-chair who looks after the Intercollegiate Challenge, and Wendy is the other Co-chair. Wendy and I look after the volunteering and training sessions. There are about twenty people on the committee in total, and everyone has an important role”.
What is a student financial aid rent assistance grant? How does a student apply for one?
“A $500 grant is allocated to students that need help covering their rent. The grant is means tested, and so ensures that the most worthy students receive them. Students apply for the grants through the University’ Student Financial Aid office”.
What qualifies a student for the grant?
“As long as they are a student and study at the University of Melbourne, they can apply. Our grants are for any student at the University that is struggling financially”.
“For example, we had a single mother this year who received a grant raised by funds from the 2008 Student Appeal; she is studying at university full-time and supporting herself teaching as well as looking after her child. She was just so grateful for that $500 grant to pay some rent and Winter time electricity and gas bills; it really eased her financial burden”.
How does one donate?
“There are people wandering around University campus spreading the cause and informing people of what we are about and we will be promoting as a group again at lunchtime outside the Baillieu Library between 1-2pm from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th October in the lead up to the end of this year’s Appeal They will have envelopes where you can make on-the-spot donations. If the donation is $2 or more, we ask for a name and contact details for the purpose of a receipt because its tax deductible, and also because we are sending Thank You Event invites to all donors. We are having a Thank You Evening on Wednesday 28th October and everyone who donates is invited”.
“I must make mention of one guy who was so generous. During one of our lunchtime sessions he donated $100 in cash, just like that, without any fuss. It was so great and we so appreciated it”.
“You can also donate by credit card online through our website at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/giving/student.
To all those passionate people whom want to get involved, I know volunteering is an option. What does this involve and should they just register online?
“Because the campaign is nearing its end, with four weeks of campaigning left, we don’t need anymore volunteers this year. However, we will need volunteers next year so please just register online. There will be training sessions, and volunteers can do whatever they feel comfortable doing. We normally ask volunteers to be available during lunch hours when most of our campaigning happens. If you are enthusiastic and confident, we get you to wear Student Appeal t-shirts and hand out flyers, but if you want a backstage role, we have postering and chalking volunteer roles as well”.
For more information, or to apply for a student grant yourself check out the following websites. But most importantly, please consider donating to this impressive cause.
Student Appeal Rent Assistance Campaign:
www.unimelb.edu.au/giving/student
Student Financial Aid:
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid |
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7 Days of Being a Vegetarian
- posted by shutingn on 2009-09-07
First things first (and I say this in the most respectful manner), where I come from, vegetarians do not run rampant as they do here. In a bid to find out how it is really like to live, breathe and most importantly eat like a vegetarian, I embarked on a vegetarian diet for a week.
At the start of the week, I began scouring the Internet for quick and easy recipes to feed a couple of vegetarian friends and myself. Ranking the highest in terms of feasibility and worthiness? The garlic bread and noodle salad.
Garlic butter is the essence of garlic bread. I like my garlic bread a little over the top in smell and taste. Hence, I blended three teaspoons of minced garlic and two teaspoons of dried parsley with two teaspoons of dried chopped chives. The mixture is then stirred into melted butter and spread on bread. One can either choose to put the bread into the toaster or oven; once the garlic butter melts and the bread browns nicely, it is ready to be served. Stale bread is recommended, should extra crunchy garlic bread be desired.
A couple of days later, I got sick of eating garlic bread, boiled vegetables and dried fruits. So I found a recipe for a noodle salad, which tastes awesome and could be served hot or cold.
Ingredients:
- 250g of soba noodles
- 2 cups of broccoli, which are cut into small pieces
- 1 large carrot, which is peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of fresh minced ginger
- 2 tablespoon of soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon of salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon of dried or fresh parsley
- 3 green scallions
- 12 cherry tomatoes, which are halved
- ½ cup of toasted nuts
Method:
- Put noodles in boiling water till soft. Drain noodles under cold water.
- Boil carrot slices and broccoli pieces till soft.
- Sauté ginger and garlic.
- Add scallions and tomatoes.
- Whisk together lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Combine, and toss in heat.
As I eased into the diet, I felt pretty confident about eating out. So a mate and I went for yum cha at a random teahouse in the suburbs. To my dismay, the only vegetarian dish was oil, with a side of noodles and vegetables. They did not even have dishes like vegetarian spring rolls or Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce! It could be an isolated incident however; not every teahouse takes an unfriendly (or nonchalant) stand towards vegetarianism.
Truth be told, I fell off the vegetarian bandwagon a couple of times during the course of that week. I do not reckon I can give a good picture of what it is like to be a vegetarian, because my motivations differ from a true blue vegetarian. But I do know that being one equates to more than a self-imposed restriction on one’s dietary preferences. It is a lifestyle based on a diverse range of personal beliefs. For example, a raw vegan only eats unprocessed vegan foods that have not been heated above a certain temperature, believing nutrition to be lost if overcooked. Lacto-vegetarians on the other hand, skip most meats and eggs, but are able to consume dairy products.
Do you subscribe to a vegetarian diet too? Share your thoughts on why you started, and some of your favourite vegetarian tasties!
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