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Floods in Pakistan

Right now, Pakistan is experiencing its worst floods in living memory.

More than 14 million people including six million children urgently need humanitarian aid. Clean drinking water and sanitation are essential to stop the spread of dysentery and cholera. UNICEF is already on the ground providing food, clean water, medicine and supplies, but more help is desperately needed.

To donate please visit: www.unicef.org.au or call 1300 884 233.

The Readings Foundation 2010 Grants

The Readings Foundation was established in 2009 to increase and formalise our ongoing commitment to support the community.

The Readings Foundation supports Victorian individuals and organisations that wish to further the development of Literacy, Community work and the Arts.

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and arts organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status to be able to bring their creative or literacy-related projects to life that otherwise would never have had the funds. Readings donates 2% of its overall profit to the Foundation each year.

Applications are open NOW and must be lodged by 5pm on Friday 29 October 2010. Final decisions about projects will be made by the Board of Trustees by Tuesday 30 November 2010.

Application forms and guidelines can be downloaded from www.readings.com.au/the-readings-foundation

Scarf

Monday 9th August - Monday 25th October @ Mama Ganoush, 56 Chapel St, Windsor.

Scarf runs hospitality training programs for marginalised youth including refugees,new migrants and Australian youth.

Every Monday night until October 25th, Scarf host dining events for the public showcasing the talents of trainees who have been put through the pilot program.

$35 per person includes a two course set menu.

 Bookings are essential. www.scarfcommunity.org

Making Health Global

Friday 27th August - Sunday 5th September

Melbourne is Making Health Global with a program of exciting and engaging public events designed to coincide with the 63rd United Nations NGO conference: Advance Global Health: Achieve the Millennium Development Goals, to be held in Melbourne. Making Health Global will run throughout Melbourne from August 27 - September 5 and will remind us that the health of our own community is connected to the health of the rest of the world.

Events for all ages and communities will be held by partners including Melbourne Writers Festival, Queen Victoria Market, Parks Victoria and Make Poverty History.

As the world comes to Melbourne, connect with the world through Making Health Global. For full program details go to www.makinghealthglobal.com.au

Deutsche Schule Melbourne Oktober Fete

Saturday 11th September @ Deutsche Schule Melbourne

On September 11, 2010 from 10am to 4pm the parents and friends of the Deutsche Schule Melbourne invite you to join us at our 3rd annual Oktober Fete.

The day celebrates not only German cultural traditions, but also the pride in what this new school has achieved in the short time since its opening in 2008.
The bilingual Primary School can be found in the red brick buildings at 96 Barkly Street, North Fitzroy (previously St Joseph’s college) and the school prides itself on providing the opportunity for children to live and learn two cultures.

Everyone is welcome and the „Silver Echos“ band and Folk dancers will provide the fitting atmosphere for visitors to sample traditional German Bratwurst, soup, pretzels, coffee and cake and of course: German beer!.
The animal farm, treasure hunt, fairy floss, a box maze and bouncing castle will keep the kids in action.
The „Lucky Dip Bottle“ stall, the Silent Auction and Raffle promise great prizes.
For children and adults alike the plate smashing stall will give an unusual opportunity to practice their throwing skills: in German tradition, the shards are thought to bring good luck!

Your DSM Team Deutsche Schule Melbourne
96 Barkly Street North Fitzroy 3068
P: (03) 8344 8805

Gay Dad Conference

Saturday 18th September - Sunday 19th September @ Richmond Town Hall

Drummond Street Services invite Gay Dads and those about to become Gay Dads to get together with others from across Australia, to share experiences, build social networks and learn about parenting.

The national conference takes place 18th & 19th September from 9:30am at the Richmond Town Hall.

Melbourne Guest speakers include: Rodney Croome For more info visit:

www.ds.org.au

TLC Pregnancy & Infancy Loss Australia

Sunday 19th September @ Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster

Teddy Love Club Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Program, are holding its Annual “Memorial Walkathon”.

The walk is 1-3 laps of the lake at Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster. TLC & the public are invited to walk in honour of all the babies who have sadly passed away. They are anticipating more than 200 people at the event.

Country and interstate families will also be joining in.

10.00am Registration

11.30am Start

Concluding with a sausage /sizzle picnic in the park and a fun day for the children including 2 Fire Trucks, a jumping castle, mojo the clown, a fairy face painter and teddy bear balloon sculptor.

For more info visit: vicmemorialwalkathon.gofundraise.com.au

CD Swap Meet

Wednesday 22nd September @ John Curtin Bandroom, Carlton

Recycle your old CDS at Melbourne’s CD swap meet.

Discover new music, enjoy a beer and reduce your personal environmental footprint by not putting your old CDs in the bin!

Turn up at 6:30pm for registration. Swapping begins at 7pm.

Local DJ’s playing tunes all night.