Isieme Newsletter, Edition 1, February 2014
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Isieme Newsletter, Edition 1, February 2014
edition 1 – 2014 Celebrating 36 years of community services DIRECTOR’S NOTE Just recently we have been advised that Co.As.It. has been successful in gaining extra funding from the Department of Social Services to run services for many more people in the community – this increased capability will mean that once again we will have to find additional space for our employees. Our Community Visitors Scheme will also be expanding with approval to have more volunteers providing support to the elderly living in their own home as well as the elderly in residential facilities. What a wonderful start we have had to 2014. Co.As.It. is forging ahead with new programs, new staff and bigger and better premises to house our increasing numbers of skilled personnel. The rebuilding of our Respite Centre Casa Serena has started and we have had to relocate the groups elsewhere while building works are carried out. We are also very proud to have been able to refit the offices at Newmarket to hold both Italian classes and activities for the community and these premises will now become an integral part of our service delivery. If you have any spare time, please think about volunteering within our community, it is such a worthwhile cause and very rewarding when you know you are making a difference in someone’s life. There are many activities happening this quarter- the Diversity and Inclusion Program is being happily attended by older persons wishing to become technologically literate and also participate in the numerous social, recreational activities planned. Italian language classes are restarting in February and classes are filling quickly. We announce also the move of our administration offices on the South Coast from the Italo-Australian Centre to Thomas Drive, Chevron Island. The Day Care Respite services will remain at Clear Island Waters. Once again in celebration of International Women’s Day we will be holding a Fashion parade and High Tea on March 9th. Last year, this event was attended by over 350 women so book in early to share the fun! 35 dover street albion qld 4010 po box 59 albion bc qld 4010 tel: 07 3262 5755 fax: 07 3262 9985 [email protected] www.coasit.asn.au insieme edition # one - february 2014 articles + editing | nella alba-calabrese layout | alex favali – puntoitalia pty ltd ([email protected] | www.puntoitalia.com) Published four-monthly, INSIEME welcomes any contributions from readers and Co.As.It. members. Unless otherwise instructed, submitted articles and photos will not be returned. All rights reserved. INSIEME would like to thank and acknowledge the staff and members for their continued support and contributions to this publication. DISCLAIMER Co.As.It. merely provides advertising space in the pages of this publication. While Co.As.It. takes all reasonable care in compiling the advertisements in this publication, it makes no warranties in relation to the quality, suitability, safety or legality of any of the terms or services advertised on these pages. All advertisements are accepted in good faith, however Co.As.It. does not warrant the accuracy or truth of any representations contained in these pages. Co.As.It. does not represent or warrant the items or services, advertised and the reader should make its own enquiries prior to relying on them. 2 insieme one – 2014 LA NOSTRA SALUTE Sbalzi di umore, cinismo, irritabilità e un senso crescente di arroganza – o si tratta della “sindrome degli anziani scorbutici”? Ci possono essere anche altri cambiamenti nella vita di un uomo, sia al lavoro che a casa: i figli lasciano le mura domestiche e arriva il momento della pensione. Di solito succede agli uomini nella fascia di età fra i 50 e i 70 anni e oggi viene definito come “Deficienza androgena”, “Sindrome di irritabilità maschile” o “Menopausa maschile”. Ci sono ancora pensieri contrastanti sulla condizione causata da un declino gradule del livello di testosterone, dall’aumento dei livelli di stress e da una perdita di identità. In ogni caso, gli studi dimostrano che la deficienza androgena colpisce 1 uomo su 10 e che, se ignorata, può avere gravi conseguenze quali il diabete e la depressione. Il livello di testosterone in molti uomini sopra i 50 anni diminuisce del 2% ogni anno, una spirale verso il basso che può avere effetti negativi sul benessere, sulla salute fisica e sulla psiche. Il testosterone è l’ormone che produce energia, metabolismo e che fornisce carburante alla macchina sessuale dell’uomo. La perdita di testosterone può portare alla depressione, all’irritabilità e alla fatica. I risultati non sono positivi: le relazioni interpersonali si induriscono, la comunicazione diventa più difficile e tutto peggiora. Aumentano i dolori, disfunzioni erettive, dolori alle ossa, artriti e difficoltà nel dormire. Ci possono essere anche altri cambiamenti nella vita di un uomo, sia al lavoro che a casa: i figli lasciano le mura domestiche e arriva il momento della pensione. Sono momenti questi che cambiano veramente la vita di un uomo e non c’è da stupirsi se appare la “sindrome degli anziani scorbutici”! Quali soluzioni ci sono per migliorare questa condizione? Ci sono ovviamente dei trattamenti medici per rialzare il livello di testosterone, ma la soluzione è decisamente molto più semplice: basta spostare l’energia e l’interesse verso altre cose, ad esempio uno sport, un passatempo, la ginnastica, perdere brutte abitudine quali il bere ed il fumare. Ma soprattutto, non c`è da rimpiangere la versione più giovane di noi stessi, ma bisogna invece abbracciare la “nuova” con vigore. Se siete preoccupati consultate il vostro medico di famiglia. Estratto da “Un caso di menopausa maschile” Ageless Dicembre 2013 insieme one – 2014 3 LA NOSTRA SALUTE Vi siete mai trovati ad essere arrivati a destinazione senza nemmeno rendervene conto? Vi trovavate ovviamente immersi nei vostri pensieri e non vi siete accorti del tempo che passava. O forse, alle 3 del mattino, mentre il mondo dorme serenamente, voi siete svegli con la testa piena di pensieri? Le ricerche scientifiche hanno confermato che di media si passa più di metà delle ore sveglie totalmente assorbiti nel nostro mondo interno. Si tende a pensare troppo e come tutti i “troppi”, si entra nel negativo. Nel caso di troppi pensieri, i rischi sono quelli di indecisione cronica, depressione e insonnia. Un sistema per evitare queste situazioni è quello di renderci più “vicini alle cose intorno a noi e ad ignorare i pensieri negativi. Non è cosa facile, siamo d’accordo, ma potremmo cominciare ad inserire qualche momento positivo nelle nostre giornate. Potremmo ad esempio iniziare a godere della tazza di caffè che teniamo in mano, il suo calore sulla pelle e il suo sapore mentre scende in gola. Dopo qualche settimana passata a ridurre i pensieri negativi, vi sentirete decisamente meglio e dormirete altrettanto meglio. Questi piccoli esercizi di meditazione servono anche a ridurre gli stati d’ansia e a migliorare la nostra abilità di ignorare i pensieri e le sensazioni negative. Immaginate i vostri pensieri come fossero palloni che arrivano nella vostra mente: una volta che li avete visti fateli sparire per conto loro. Insomma, se l’idea di essere meno stressati vi piace, provate questi piccoli esercizi qualche volta al giorno e noterete la differenza. Nel caso di troppi pensieri, i rischi sono quelli di indecisione cronica, depressione e insonnia. 4 insieme one – 2014 AGED CARE SERVICES • HACC SOCIAL OUTINGS La colonna sonora del viaggio è stata caratterizzata da musiche popolari e dagli inni nazionali dell’Italia e dell’Australia cantati con passione da tutti i partecipanti. Ancora una volta la nostra escursione mensile ha visto la partecipazione di 45 persone, dimostrando come le nostre gite stiano diventando così popolari da coinvolgere nuove persone che trovano nuovi amici per passare una giornata insieme. La giornata è iniziata con molta euforia da parte dei partecipanti che si scambiavano sorrisi e saluti mentre salivano a bordo del grande autobus che li avrebbe portati in gita. La colonna sonora del viaggio è stata caratterizzata da musiche popolari e dagli inni nazionali dell’Italia e dell’Australia cantati con passione da tutti i partecipanti. Alcuni, però, non sapevano le parole dell’Inno Nazionale Australiano, così l’autista si è offerto di cantare insieme a loro finendo poi per cantare al microfono! Durante il tragitto verso la Gold Coast sono stati celebrati alcuni compleanni di novembre rendendo così il tragitto armonioso e corto, prima di arrivare alla panetteria Saa Maria. Quale occasione migliore per sgranchirsi le gambe e fare uno spuntino! Caffé, dolci di vario tipo, tra cannoli, panettone, ecc, pizza e pane italiano sono stati serviti ed apprezzati da tutti! Il pranzo si è svolto nei ristoranti all’interno del Casinò Jupiter, dove i partecipanti hanno chiacchierato, fatto nuove amicizie e si sono goduti l’atmosfera confortevole! Presto l’orologio ha segnato le 3:00 del pomeriggio, ora del ritorno. Il viaggio di ritorno è stato altrettanto allegro ed emozionante con altra musica messa alla radio e cantata da tutti. I partecipanti di questa gita erano così contenti della giornata trascorsa che hanno anche chiesto informazioni sulla prossima escursione di dicembre. È stata proprio una fantastica giornata! insieme one – 2014 5 AGED CARE SERVICES • HACC SOCIAL OUTINGS In Italy, celebrating a Patron Saint Day is a very significant tradition, one that is not as popular here in Australia. However, last December, in collaboration with the Sicilian Association of Queensland, a large number of people converged on the sanctuary at Marian Valley to celebrate the feast day of Santa Lucia. Over three bus loads of pilgrims made their way to the green valley to share in Mass as well as a fine lunch prepared by the Sicilian Association. The beautiful weather contributed to a spectacular day out, one spent in great company and in beautiful, peaceful surroundings. 6 insieme one – 2014 AGED CARE SERVICES • SOCIAL OUTINGS Italians: celebrating life Put together Italians who have not seen each other in a while and the celebrations begin. This is what happened when all of the social outing groups got together in December for a joint HACC social outing. Coordinators organized three buses to transport 80 clients to Mt Tambourine for a relaxing tour of the local forested area before heading off to Ashmore for a sumptuous lunch at the steak and seafood house. Much joviality followed as people caught up with friends, ate to their hearts’ (and their tummys’) content, exchanged jokes and quips alike and generally had a wonderful day out. Il mondo non è pronto per la vecchiaia Uno studio globale portato a termine dalle Nazioni Unite ha rivelato che il mondo sta invecchiando così rapidamente che molti Paesi non sono pronti a gestire il numero degli anziani. Lo studio prende in esame 91 Paesi e crea una classifica basata sul benessere sociale ed economico degli anziani. La Svezia è al primo posto, mentre l’ultimo spetta all’Afghanistan. Nel 2050, il numero delle persone sopra i 60 anni sarà superiore al numero dei bambini sotto i 15. insieme one – 2014 7 AGED CARE SERVICES • DAY CARE RESPITE CENTRES - SOUTH COAST The inaugural ‘Volunteer High Tea’ for volunteers of the South Coast centre based day care respite groups was held on 6th December. The centre was beautifully ‘dressed’ for the Christmas period and the atmosphere was definitely merry! On this occasion, the volunteers were pampered by Co.As.It.‘s DCRC Coordinator and staff in appreciation for their continued support throughout the year. It was also an opportune moment to celebrate the Festive season in ‘high’ style! As the volunteers attend on different days, it isn’t very often that both volunteers and staff can get together so this was a jolly event to catch up with one another as well as share some Christmas cheer. Our volunteers not only give generously of their time but also frequently donate items to the Centre as well as contribute to the many small fund raising raffles. Their presence is essential support for clients and staff alike and we would be lost without them. The mouthwatering menu was in keeping with the traditional ‘high teas’ normally served in high class venues and it was with delight that everyone ‘tucked’ into sparkling fruit cocktails, finger sandwiches, tapenade toast, mini lemonade scones and lemon curd tarts as well as chocolates and rich chocolate tarts. All accompanied by fragrant coffee and refreshing tea. Co.As.It.’s one big happy family shared the spirit of the season as well as the delicacies. Quite a number of the participants are eagerly looking forward to the next volunteer event – one that we will be happy to share. 8 insieme one – 2014 DAY CARE RESPITE CENTRES • SOUTH COAST The clients cut out and decorated paper tree ornaments to place on a smaller tree for everyone to admire. The months leading up to Christmas were a whirlwind of activities. October saw us having picnics with each group, morning teas at The Art Centre at Bundall, then Evandale Park for games of bocce and when it became too windy, back at the Centre for the odd game of tombola. November was also an extremely busy month, celebrating the Racing Spring Carnival during the first week with streamers and racing images and all clients participating in the special activities that were organized. We also celebrated Co.As.It.’s 10 year anniversary with a wonderful get together. Outings were organized to the ‘Ashmore Steak & Seafood’ restaurant for delicious meals, little walks by Emerald Lakes (where the statue of David was an ideal location for some happy snaps) were also enjoyed by the clients. For the month of December, the Centre was transformed into a Christmas wonderland with Nativity scenes, Christmas trees and decorations in any available spaces - not to mention a few Christmas teddy bears as well. The clients cut out and decorated paper tree ornaments to place on a smaller tree for everyone to admire. Friday 6th December was the inaugural ‘Volunteers High Tea’ which was organized by the staff to thank the volunteers for their time and contribution to Co.As.It. throughout the year. Instead of having one large party to celebrate Christmas and the end of year, each respite group had their own party organized on their respite day, clients made a special effort to dress in the Christmas spirit and heartily participated in singing Christmas carols and games. insieme one – 2014 9 AGED CARE SERVICES • DAY CARE RESPITE CENTRES Santa made his appearance in full regalia (minus the reindeer) to distribute greetings, good cheer and chocolates. It was a memorable week of Christmas fun held over three days with the Day Care Respite Groups. Held at the Abruzzo Club, all clients from Brisbane North, South and Bayside groups enjoyed a sumptuous lunch, dancing, traditional Italian folk music and entertainment provided by Fortunato who is always a big hit. Co.As.It. President Cav. Nereo Brezzi attended, presenting the special group of people who make up our volunteer teams with Gift Certificates in appreciation of their assistance throughout the year. They were not the only ones to be given little gifts, Santa made his appearance in full regalia (minus the reindeer) to distribute greetings, good cheer and chocolates. Senior Coordinator Franca Rossi acknowledged the contributions made by both staff and volunteers and clients were delighted with the raffles – prizes that were items created by our clever craft ladies throughout the year. 10 insieme one – 2014 insieme one – 2014 11 AGED CARE SERVICES • CALD ACTIVITY GROUPS There have been so many special moments for Italian residents in nursing homes who are participating in the CALD Activity groups. Previous employee Rosalba Patane has made a comeback to Co.As.It as a CALD Activity Officer and together with Rosa Basile, is making life for Italian residents enjoyable and stimulating. The two hour sessions may include engaging Italian pastimes, games, Italian coffee and treats but most of all the residents have the chance to reconnect to their Italian culture. It is always gratifying to receive such positive feedback from staff, family and friends – all of whom are amazed at the reactions to the residents’ familiar language, music and the smell of Italian coffee! If you have a family member or friend living in one of these homes, please ensure that they are also included in the fortnightly activities. on mati ity r o f n ore i Activ For m he CALD e call as tt abou gram ple It. Pro Co.As. 5 575 262 3 n o 12 insieme one – 2014 The groups run regularly at the following nursing homes: • • • • • • • • • • • • Holy Spirit, Carseldine Woodlands Park, Newmarket Arcare, Browns Plains Marycrest, Kangaroo Point Parkview (Wheller Gardens), Chermside St Martin’s, Taigum Clifford House, Wooloowin Windsor Aged Care, Windsor Bellevue Care, Ferny Hills RSL Treetops, New Farm Ozcare Palm Lodge, New Farm Carindale Court, Carindale AGED CARE SERVICES • COMMUNITY VISITORS SCHEME It is always a wonderful day when we share time with friends, enjoy a fabulous meal and catch up with other volunteers of the valued Community Visitors Scheme. In celebration of Christmas and to thank the CVS volunteers for their dedication in visiting our elderly Italians living in nursing homes, a jolly group of 25 descended on well known Italian restaurant Gusto da Gianni on the first Sunday in December. This celebratory meal was enjoyed on the banks of the Brisbane River with each volunteer given a small gift as a token of Co.As.It’s appreciation for volunteering. Nucifora, Colomba Porcaro, Bruno and Maria Pinto, Venerina Vosolo, Gay Margaret Ward, and Caroline Matthews. Many of these volunteers have been with the CVS program for a number of years. Co.As.It. thanks these special people for volunteering throughout 2013 and we look forward to another year of visiting that will enrich an elderly person’s life. Co.As.It. thanks these special people for volunteering throughout 2013 and we look forward to another year of visiting that will enrich an elderly person’s life. If anyone wishes to join the volunteer crew, please contact Emanuela at Co.As.It. on 3262 5755. The CVS volunteer program has been running for almost 20 years and Co.As.It. has been very fortunate in having found volunteers who are concerned about the numerous elderly now living in nursing homes who often suffer from loneliness and isolation. These older migrants made enormous contributions to the Italian and wider community in Brisbane, made many sacrifices, worked hard and endowed our cultural heritage to the Australian community. It is a fitting way to remember their presence by offering to visit, share time and relieve the loneliness experienced by these original migrants. The volunteers in 2013 who have been instrumental in enriching the lives of these people have been Vilma Andriani, Nino Battist, Rosetta Anna D’Alessandro, Connie Di Bella, Frances Economides, Maria Gagliardi, Antonietta Garcia, Paolina Greco, Licia Guli, Josie Masciantonio, Luciano Morselli, Renza Nave, Sarina insieme one – 2014 13 COMMUNITY EVENTS Co.As.It. Community Services, under the patronage of the Italian Consulate for Queensland and Northern Territory, held another of their splendid community Christmas Concerts at the Old Queensland Museum at Bowen Hills on 15 December, 2013. Attended by the Lord Mayor Graham Quirk, Mr Robert Cavallucci MP, Dott.ssa Tiziana Grasso (Acting Consul for Queensland and Northern Territory) and Mariangela Stagnitti (President of Com.It.Es.), the afternoon was a joyful celebration of all things Christmas. A formal welcome by Co.As.It. President Cav Nereo Brezzi introduced both Dott.ssa Grasso and the Lord Mayor who addressed the audience. A wonderful array of performers created that festive Christmas atmosphere in one of Brisbane’s best known historical buildings. Presented by host Rosemary Parisi, the afternoon featured a number of talented performers, including the Brisbane Birralee Voices Choir that will 14 insieme one – 2014 be competing in April in the international choral competition held in Riva Del Garda, Italy. Singer/songwriters Nata Forte and Tiana V mesmerised the crowd as did vocalist Angelo Di Bella whilst popular soprana Leslie Martin-Nightingale thrilled the audience with her beautiful voice. Ticket sales for raffles of bountiful baskets of Christmas fare were strongly supported by the participants. The prizes were kindly donated by a number of sponsors, namely Alf and Diane Sorbello, KM Smith, TSF Constructions Pty Ltd, Creative Stoneware (Maurizio Falcone) and Merlo Coffee. Following the various musical performances, panettone and spumante were shared with the guests. A special thank you must be extended to the many Co.As.It. staff and their family members who volunteered on the day to help with the organization of the event coordinated by Carmel Paolino. A wonderful array of performers created that festive Christmas atmosphere in one of Brisbane’s best known historical buildings. COMMUNITY EVENTS insieme one – 2014 15 16 insieme one – 2014 AGED CARE SERVICES • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM insieme one – 2014 17 AGED CARE SERVICES • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM 18 insieme one – 2014 AGED CARE SERVICES • DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAM The program continues to attract more of our much loved members of the Italian community. The student’s corner at the Chermside Library is abuzz with iPad users. We are now sending emails and photos to each other which makes for a fun couple of hours of social interaction, laughter and learning. In March, these computer lessons will begin at the Southport library - in the Italian language. On 21st November, we enjoyed a wonderful morning with Dr Angelo De Gioannis and Rossana Wullems who both conducted discussions on mental and emotional health and we had very positive feedback on both these wonderful people. Other very informative sessions included eye health from the Macular Disease Foundation as well as useful information about transport options for Northside and Southside residents. Sergeant Kirsty O’Neill from Queensland Police also spoke to us about personal safety for seniors, especially during the Christmas/ New Year holidays. Join us for more easy technology classes, interesting information sessions, line dancing, zumba, movies, cards and bocce and some wonderful outdoor activities. All activities are aimed at promoting healthy ageing, having fun and maintaining social interaction. Best of all, these activities are free as they are proudly funded by the Department of Social Services. insieme one – 2014 19 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE At Rainworth State School, Monday, 9 December 2013 began with excited anticipation as parents, teachers, students and guests filed into the school hall for the annual Christmas Capers Concert. The colourful Christmas decorations certainly reflected the strong presence of Rainworth’s Italian program with a ‘Buon Natale’ banner strung across the stage, hanging boxes of ‘Panettone’ and a ‘Befana’ doll perched on the roof rafters. Principal Adam Mathewson warmly welcomed everyone before Master of Ceremonies Mr Stephen Stocker introduced the first act: the Junior & Senior Strings orchestra playing ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ and ‘Good King Wenceslas’. A variety of toe-tapping songs followed, with students singing in both English and Italian. The Italian part of the program was conducted by Italian teacher Alfredo Ferranti and students demonstrated perfect pitch and pronunciation with Preps singing ‘La Notte di Natale’, Year 1 followed with ‘Ecco la Befana; Year 2 sang ‘Arriva per me’ and Year 3 concluded the first part of the concert with a rousing rendition of ‘Buon Natale’. The Senior part of the concert kicked off with Year 5 singing ‘Babbo Natale’ followed by a lively ‘Samba di Natale’ by Yr 6. The Year 4 students continued the entertainment with ‘Natale per tutti’ and finally, ‘La Befana Trullallà’ by the Year 7 seniors concluded the concert. Staged and directed by Alfredo Ferranti and Maryanne Filmer, Rainworth’s Christmas Capers Concert filled the audience with a warm festive spirit. 20 insieme one – 2014 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE On a warm summer afternoon in Brisbane, the joyful sounds of Italian Christmas carols could be heard coming from the hall at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Bardon. The occasion was the last assembly of the year held on Friday 29 November 2013. School Principal Ms Carolyn Hayes welcomed assembled parents, students and teachers before calling on Italian teacher Jeanette Vanderzee to start the concert. Preps and Year 1s were soon spreading the Christmas spirit by singing ‘Ecco la Befana’, ‘Dov’è il Regalo’, Questo è l’alberello’ and ‘Ecco gli animali’. Then the Year 2s recited a play on the legend of ‘La Befana’ who was an old woman living around the time of the birth of Jesus. One night three wise men following a bright star knocked on her door seeking directions for Bethlehem where a special child was born. La Befana couldn’t help them but once the wise men left to continue their journey she wondered about this event and decided to catch up to them to see for herself. Unfortunately she never found the wise men but from that day to this, La Befana still searches. Every year, on the evening of the Epiphany, whenever La Befana sees a house where there is a child, she drops in to see if it might be the one she seeks. It never is, but La Befana leaves a gift anyway as she has realized over the years that her searching is not in vain, because in a way, the Christ Child can be found in all children. This was followed by the charming nativity play ‘La recita di Natale’ narrated by the Year 3s. Soon the Italian Christmas carols ‘Tu scendi dale stelle’ and ‘Il primo natale’ were sung by the Year 4s and finally all classes joined in the resounding ‘Ave Maria’ and ‘Buon Natale’. Highly commended: Lily Beck Sophia Ingham Isabella Peters Audience participation was encouraged as songs in Italian and English were projected onto the front wall for everyone to join in. Year 4 – Year 5 category: 1st prize Genevieve Moore (prize $100 iTunes gift card, gold medal) Highly commended: Ali Tait Bermudez Lily Shortis Lucinda Horton Chiara Masotti Ella Cole Bridie Roche Jamie Adams There was a strong student participation in the recent ILC Poetic Calligram Competition and ILC Program Officer Rosella Dermedgoglou acknowledged their achievements by handing out prizes, medals and certificates to the worthy winners: Prep-Year 1 category: 1st place Max Beckmann (prize $100 iTunes gift card, gold medal) Highly commended: Lilly McKenna Sophie Watson Charlotte Raward Year 2-Year 3 category: 1st prize Tallulah Clarke (prize $100 iTunes gift card, gold medal) Year 6 - Year 7 category: 2nd prize Brianna Wakefield (prize $50 iTunes gift card, silver medal) Highly commended: Amaya Tait Bermudez Alyssa Di Michele Josie Hawley Charlize McArthur Bella Franzman Aurora Hagemann Julia Christensen insieme one – 2014 21 ITALIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE Il coro della scuola Rainworth State School ha inaugurato la cerimonia di premiazione del XIX° concorso StuditaliA presso l’Education House di Brisbane in data 22 novembre 2013, emozionando il pubblico con una entusiasmante esibizione canora dell’inno nazionale italiano e di quello australiano. Il Premio StuditaliA è stato istituito nel 1994 con l’obiettivo di promuovere e sostenere l’eccellenza nello studio della lingua italiana in tutte le scuole del Queensland, nonchè di premiare gli studenti di italiano meritevoli della classe dodicesima. Tale premio rappresenta inoltre l’impegno da parte del Governo Italiano, del Dipartimento dell’Istruzione, Formazione e Lavoro del Queensland (Queensland Department of Education. Training and Employment) e della comunità italiana nel Queensland nel mantenere la diffusione della lingua e cultura italiana. Grazie all’impegno e al sostegno offerto dagli sponsor di questo evento, i quattro studenti vincitori hanno ricevuto come premio il soggiorno di un mese in Italia, inclusa la frequenza alla scuola secondaria di Cividale del Friuli, i biglietti di andata e ritorno, e vitto e alloggio presso il Convitto Nazionale Paolo Diacono. La cerimonia di premiazione, condotta da Frank Paolino, è iniziata con i discorsi di apertura da parte di Patrea Walton, Vice Direttore del Dipartimento dell’Istruzione del Queensland (Deputy Director-General Education Queensland), e di Tiziana Grasso, Console Italiano Generale Reggente per gli stati del Queensland e del Territorio del Nord. Successivamente, i vincitori hanno avuto l’opportunità di dimostrare le loro abilità linguistiche in italiano attraverso 22 insieme one – 2014 I vincitori dell’edizione 2013 sono: Nathalie Khan (Cairns State High School) Thomas Hale (Brisbane State High School) Tegan Buckingham (Ryan Catholic College) Clara Barrs (Stanthorpe State High School). ITALIAN LANGUAGE CENTRE una piccola presentazione della loro interpretazione dell’argomento Ricerca, Scoperta, Innovazione in Italia. La presentazione dei vincitori di quest’anno è stata accompagnata dai discorsi di ringraziamento dei vincitori dell’edizione di StuditaliA del 2012 (Theresa Fitzgerald, Tobias Jurss-Lewis, Katharine Kachel and Michaela Marcus) che hanno ricordato il mese trascorso in Italia come un’esperienza che ha cambiato le loro vite. I vincitori dell’edizione 2013 sono: Nathalie Khan (Cairns State High School), Thomas Hale (Brisbane State High School), Tegan Buckingham (Ryan Catholic College) e Clara Barrs (Stanthorpe State High School). Hanno quindi ringraziato il Governo Italiano, il Dipartimento dell’Istruzione, Formazione e Lavoro del Queensland (Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment), sponsor ufficiali dello scambio che hanno reso possibile questo progetto. La cerimonia di StuditaliA 2013 si è conclusa con un bellissimo coro di voci dal Rainworth State School che ha cantato ‘Santa Lucia’. Gli ospiti di questo evento hanno avuto anche la possibilità di ammirare i disegni dei vincitori della Gara Poetica Artistica organizzata dall’Italian Language Centre. Questa gara, che prevedeva la creazione di calligrammi, ovvero di immagini colorate che reinterpetavano poesie italiane, sono la prova di quanta passione ci sia nell’insegnamento e nell’apprendimento della lingua italiana nelle scuole di tutto il Queensland. L’ILC è orgoglioso di sponsorizzare parzialmente il prestigioso Premio StuditaliA. L’ILC offre corsi di lingua italiana per i tutti i livelli, dall’elementare all’avanzato. insieme one – 2014 23 ABOUT CO.AS.IT. advocacy policy regolamento della rappresentanza Co.As.It. will encourage clients/care recipients to utilise an advocate of their choice to ensure that clients/care recipients receive the best possible service. Il Co.As.It. incoraggerà i clienti ad utilizzare un rappresentante di loro scelta per assicurare che i clienti ricevano il miglior possibile servizio. All clients/care recipients and potential clients/care recipients, may choose to involve an advocate to represent his or her interests at any time as accepted practice by this organisation. È pratica accettata da questa organizzazione che tutti i clienti e clienti potenziali possono scegliere un rappresentante che si occupi dei loro interessi in qualsiasi momento. The organisation: • Offers each client/care recipient the opportunity to nominate an advocate L’organizzazione: • Offre a ogni cliente l’opportunità di nominare un proprio rappresentante • Accepts the involvement of an advocate of the client’s/care recipient’s choice whenever this is the wish of the client/ care recipient • Accetta la mediazione di un rappresentante scelto dal cliente ogni volta che il cliente lo desidera. • Has developed links with advocacy groups in its area and informs clients/care recipients of the availability of such assistance Procedure: • At point of first contact with the client/care recipient, prior to assessment, clients/care recipients are verbally advised of their right to have someone to represent their interests and help them with complaints, disputes or any aspects of service delivery if they wish • An advocate may be a relative, friend, neighbour or someone from an advocacy service • The agency maintains a register of service providers and agencies that provide advocacy services • Clients/care recipients are to be reminded of their right to use an advocate on subsequent visits and contacts, along with their other rights associated with the services they may receive • The agency documents informal feedback as a quality assurance measure to ensure the service provided to the client/care recipient meets their needs 24 insieme one – 2014 • Ha sviluppato legami con gruppi rappresentativi nell’area di sua competenza e informa i clienti della disponibilità di tale assistenza. Procedimenti: • Al primo contatto, prima della valutazione, i clienti sono consigliati verbalmente del loro diritto di avere qualcuno che rappresenti i loro interessi e che li aiuti nei loro ricorsi, dispute, o per qualsiasi aspetto della prestazione di servizio, qualora lo desiderano • Il rappresentante può essere un parente, amico, vicino di casa, o qualcuno di un servizio rappresentativo • Il Co.As.It. tiene un registro dei prestatori di servizi e agenzie che forniscono servizi di rappresentanza • Ai clienti va ricordato, nel corso di visite e contatti successivi, che hanno il diritto di impiegare un rappresentante, ed anche degli altri diritti riguardanti i servizi che possono ricevere • Il Co.As.It. documenta le risposte informali riportate come misura di garanzia di qualità onde assicurare che il servizio prestato ai clienti soddisfi le loro esigenze Local Operators 1300 133 811 SMS 0425 692 932 for a call back Internal and external cleaning domestic and commercial Garden care - domestic and commercial lawn mowing | weed control | gardening rubbish removal | hedges and pruning gutter cleaning CO.AS.IT. 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