The Graduate Union August 2023 Newsletter

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WHATS ON IN AUGUST

Wednesday

AUGUST LUNCHEON

12:00pm for 12.30pm start

With guest speaker Associate Professor Graham Parslow who will be presenting on Vintage Radio. DineIn: Members $39, non-Members $44.

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Friday

SPECIAL MORNING ESPRESSO

7:30am – 8:30am

Special Espresso coffee for inhouse Residents at Graduate House, served from 7.30am to 8.30am only. Free for Resident Members.

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Wednesday

WOMEN’S FORUM

10:00am for 10:30am start

The topic of this forum is “Privacy versus the Right to Know”. The Women’s Forum group welcomes new members. Forum discussions are held in an informal and friendly atmosphere.

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Friday

MEMBERS DRINKS NIGHT

5:30pm onwards

Come along in your own groups or come meet new friends and enjoy a relaxing, convivial, no fuss wind-down to your working week. Members and non-Members prices apply.

02, 09, 16, 23, 30

BRIDGE NIGHT

7:15pm – 9:30pm

Wednesday

Join us for Bridge Nights every Wednesday evening. All levels of bridge players welcome. Player fees: Members $2, non-Members $5. Food and beverages at bar prices.

FOR BOOKINGS:

phone: (03) 9347 3428

email: membership@graduatehouse.com.au

website: www.graduatehouse.com.au

Cheryl is a mother of two and an educationist. Since beginning teaching in 1989, she has moved around and beyond classrooms in Australia and overseas, working to understand school education systems and the relationship between families and schools. What she has observed and experienced first-hand is an absence of the critical distinction between ‘student’ and ‘child’. This belief has been the driving force behind her family life, work and studies.

Your Children: Take the Lead on Their Education is Cheryl’s latest publication. In it, she places parents where she believes they should be: firmly at the centre of all decision making.

A great resource for parents and leaders of education. I only wish I had access to this information when my children were at school.

—Wendy Marquenie, Mother and Author, Queensland, Australia

Your Children

the book provides relevant, practical and informative content, which empowers parents to see themselves as leaders of their child’s education.

—James McHale, Family Law Specialist and Mediator, Melbourne, Australia

This is an important book for parents, grandparents and carers who need (or don’t know they need) a guide to schools and education. Put your feet up, have a coffee and enjoy an easy read. Then get together with others and start the conversations.

Cheryl believes it is parents’ business to know what happens to their children while they are at school.

Cheryl has a record of active involvement in community service, most notably her longstanding membership of the Rotary Club of Melbourne and her recognition as a Dame of the Order of St. John ofJerusalem, Knights Hospitaller.

In a conversational tone, she invites parents to value their role in their child’s school education and gives them an exclusive vantage point from which to view it. Reminiscent of a delightful childhood candy store, the book offers mothers and fathers nuggets of wisdom and sustainable guidance to support their child’s learning. Parents who believe in empowering other parents and want to join educators in fostering mutual trust and honesty must not only read this book but use it as a helpful resource.

—Maria Tsakalakis-Coate, Principal, Perth, Western Australia

—Dr. Deborah M. Vereen, Mother and Family Engagement Educator, Pennsylvania,USA

She has recently completed postgraduate studies in Parental Alienation, as part of the first group of professionals world-wide to complete such a course. Cheryl continues to write, speak and advise on the relationship between families and schools and how fundamental change begins locally.

Cheryl Lacey

Book you End-of-Year Private Event with us!

Christmas Barbeque Menu Function Menu

Available 6th November to 18th December 2023

Set menu for lunch or dinner

In the Graduate House Courtyard

Main Course

Porterhouse steak (gf) (df)

Marinated lamb skewers (gf) (df)

Gourmet sausages

Lemon garlic chicken (gf)

Vegetarian burgers (v)

Grilled haloumi cheese and summer vegetable platter (gf) (v)

Onions (v+) (gf)

Baked potatoes with herb sour cream (gf) (v)

Spicy grilled tofu (v+) (gf)

Selection of summer salads (v) (gf)

Desser�

Blueberry pavlova (v) (gf), Fruit salad and cream (v) (gf)

$67.50 per person

Minimum 25 Guests

(df) dairy free (gf) gluten free

(v) vegetarian (v+) vegan

Book you End-of-Year Private Event with us!

Function Menu

Traditional Christmas

Available 6th November to 18th December 2023

Set menu for lunch or dinner / Table service is 50/50

Ent�ée

Prawn, mango and avocado salad with lime (gf) (df)

Asian squash salad with crispy duck (gf) (df)

Goat cheese, grilled eggplant, capsicum and sundried tomato salad (v) (gf) (vegetarian option)

Main Course

Seasoned turkey breast with apricot and roasted macadamia nuts stuffing served with roasted vegetables and gravy (gf) (df)

Grilled salmon with fennel, red pepper, green olives and saffron orange

vinaigrette (gf) (df)

Vegetarian filo curry with mushroom sauce (v+) (vegetarian option)

Desser�

Plum pudding with custard brandy sauce (v)

Mixed berry pavlova (gf) (v)

Summer fruit salad (v+) (gf)

Two courses $64.50 per person

Three courses $75.50 per person

Minimum 15 Guests

(df) dairy free (gf) gluten free

(v) vegetarian (v+) vegan

Harvard Club of Boston, USA

The Clubhouse front entrance is located at 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Parking is available in the Club’s own lot, located directly behind the Clubhouse at 415 Newbury Street.

Contact tel: 617-536-1260 or contact@harvardclub.com

Conveniently located at two sites — 374 Commonwealth Avenue and 1 Federal Street, the Downtown Club is in the heart of the financial district. Harvard Club of Boston was awarded the prestigious distinction of Five Star Platinum Club of America. Across these two facilities, it offers both the traditional, elegant ambience and an academic feel, as well as a modern, and upscale atmosphere with comprehensive views of the city in all directions.

The Harvard Club was founded in 1908 with a mission to encourage the social, intellectual and athletic interests of its members with emphasis on promoting the welfare of Harvard University students, as well as to assist students with financial aid and foster the so-called Harvard Spirit in all Harvard men and women.

The Main Clubhouse is in picturesque Back Bay, close to some of the finest shopping and dining in the city.

The Clubhouse serves traditional New England classics to worldly contemporary cuisine in a setting of impeccable and comfortable furnishings as well as a casual, pub-style grill with a great ambiance.

You can choose to dine at their historic Back Bay Clubhouse and enjoy two choices for a variety of tastes: light and casual to five-course and fine dining. Business casual is the standard dress for members and guests, with the following exceptions:

• Athletic attire is considered acceptable in the ClubPub and in the entire athletic area of the Clubhouse.

• Men's hats and all caps should be removed within the Harvard Club at all times except while in use in an athletic exercise.

• Appropriate denim slacks are acceptable. Torn, frayed, or excessively worn attire is not appropriate.

• From time to time, specific attire may be required for special Club events.

As member or reciprocal guests, and whether for business or pleasure, you can book a reservation at one of their conveniently located, comfortable rooms in the heart of Back Bay. Please check their website for accommodation rates on queen beds, king beds and suites.

You can enjoy all the Club’s amenities during your stay or sit in on a scintillating talk or other exclusive Harvard Club event; or even squeeze in a workout session at their fitness center. There is complimentary wifi and member parking for all patrons.

The Graduate Union holds reciprocal arrangements with this prestigious Club. This means that our members are guaranteed a warm welcome when choosing to stay at the Harvard Club of Boston; and that we, in turn, extend a warm welcome to their members when they choose to reside in Carlton when visiting Melbourne.

For more information, images or a virtual tour, please visit: https://www.harvardclub.com/

Dear Members, if you are travelling interstate or overseas, you can take advantage of reciprocal arrangements negotiated with other associations and colleges. Contact us to obtain a letter of introduction from our office and make individual arrangements with clubs before travelling.

Elegant and sophisticated accommodation rooms

Formal dining event rooms

AGM Dinner with Gail Southwell

Radio -

over its 47-year history

Let me start by sharing some images to help give you an overview of what broadcast community radio (our people) do, in particular – our volunteers. They make up the community in our broadcasting rooms, they work in the libraries and some are on-air presenters. We also have Broader Melbourne/National Arts community and the local musicians and artistes that we support.

Australia is the world’s most successful community broadcasting sector with over 500 services and more than 5 million Australians watching or listening in. Each broadcaster reflects the unique culture. More than 18,000 passionate, dedicated and creative people volunteer up to eight hours a week nationally and together, with more than 800 full-time equivalent staff, they deliver high quality content on radio, television and online. We are very diversified, with:

• 52 First Nations organizations, making up a quarter of all services.

• faith-based and multicultural broadcasters and broadcasters with disabilities.

• specialist music, educational and youth-focused content, and

• each week, more than 2,000 hours of content is broadcasted in a language other than English. We come together every year for conferences and that is the most amazing one thing that really unites us - the volunteering community. Some of these community stations are one person-handled, a small

'Community

3MBS and the evolution of the station

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broadcaster station in the middle of nowhere. We are grateful that make the big effort to come to our conference and share their experiences of serving a small community.

Our broadcasters reflect their communities and they are:

• communities of identity: indigeneity, ethnicity, race, ability, or sexual orientation.

• communities of place: the importance of where you live and where you come from.

• communities of practice: area of interest or expertise, faith based or a love of specialist music.

Community Broadcasting have a purpose, they exist:

• to reflect and strengthen communities through media.

• to have informed, connected communities, strengthened by trusted people-powered media.

• to be a catalyst for innovation.

• to tell a united story of our positive impact on the diverse communities and cultures we reflect and serve.

The 3MBS Melbourne 103.5FM’s vision statement is to be the heart of Melbourne’s classical music

community. It is a not-for-profit, volunteer-based innovative community broadcaster organisation that provides the highest quality in programming to the residents of Melbourne and beyond. This is accomplished through:

• presenting classical music, jazz and associated genres.

• recording live music performances for broadcast.

• educating listeners and supporting arts education.

• supporting the arts through interview, promotion, and events.

• promoting local Australian composition and performance.

Our licence is for classical music and jazz, and this does not allow us to do documentaries and speaking-based content. As we do not receive direct operational government funding, our revenue is generated primarily through private giving, sponsorships, subscriptions, patrons, donors and bequestors and Trusts and Foundations (Grant funding).

We currently have 170,000 weekly listeners FM/ Digital, Online and On-demand, 2,500 subscribers and 180 volunteers.

During Covic-19 pandemic and especially during Melbourne's extensive lockdown, many of the station’s activities were cancelled and our volunteers were asked to stay at home. Only a skeleton staff of presenters kept the station broadcasting going (the station needed to support Victorian musicians), while keeping up with the station hygiene requirements.

The 3MBSComeTogether program was conceived in response to the first extended winter lockdown. The program involved:

• 3MBS caring for all community members online.

• two online sessions each day including pilates, cooking, art history, book clubs, wine tasting, morning teas etc.

• monitoring ‘at risk’ volunteers.

• National Award for Excellence in Community Engagement in 2022.

• the community, who was determined to make things work despite the challenges and daily changes over the pandemic

We received wonderful endearing support of loyal listeners during that time and we communicated with our listeners not only through radio but also through publishing. Here are some wonderful messages received:

“Please accept a cheque, the size of which fails dismally to express the affection I have for all that 3MBS does for the cultural life of Melbourne, and particularly during this current challenging time” - Colin Goodwin, Silver Patron

'Just want to put it on record, how much I enjoy 3MBS. I had just spent a grueling 2 hours in front of the computer and it was time to get my dinner. I stretched my aching limbs as I walked to the kitchen, and then the music took over. Maybe it was I'll see you in my dreams. Whatever - I just started dancing around my small unit for the next 40 minutes - dinner could wait. Thank you so much. - Dance on, Virginia from Box Hill

We are proud of our new 3MBS logo, the improved functionality of the station’s website and the introduction of a new On Air magazine.

And finally, ensuring success of the organisation is by working together, year after year here, and to have that feeling of belonging. In every way, on every level, the 3MBS community works together to ensure the success of the organisation. I end with a quote :

I contemplate who we belong to, how why and where we belong, understanding that ‘belongingness’ is an innate human desire to be part of something larger than ourselves. We need to belong in order to thrive. Without this fundamental human motivation we are alone and disconnected - Octavia Tomyn, Artist 2023.

Thank you, Gail, for a wonderful insight into the operations of 3MBS Community Radio!

June Dinner with Victor Perton 'Building Optimism in the Midst of Crisis '

Back in 2018, I interviewed Margaret Gardner AO on her insights into Australian Leadership. Margaret had said this,

“All leaders have ambition. However, I’ve never gone anywhere, I wasn’t fundamentally committed to what the institution was or could be. That has driven me. This gives me a passion for what I’m doing. The passion comes from caring about the outcomes for the institution. I am an optimist like most leaders; that goes with the territory. If you weren’t an optimist, I think you’d give up.”

That is our new governor, one of the most powerful women in Australia and one of our best leaders, on optimism. So the point is — if you weren’t an optimist I think you would have given up.

Profound author Umair Haque in his thoughtprovoking article, Why the World Is So Pessimistic: How Disconnection — And Misconnection — Are Driving Our Civilization Crazy, wrote this, "There's a tsunami of pessimism sweeping the globe."

Haque asserts that this worldwide pessimism is evident across many aspects of society. According to him, one primary reason for this pessimism is the widespread loss of belief in key institutions and values; from religions plunging into fundamentalism to the surge in nationalism and declining trust in systems and institutions. There is a clear global trend of people searching desperately for something to believe in. Despite these worrying trends, Haque proposes that optimism lies in rebuilding lost connections. Human beings need their lives to have meaning and purpose, they need a connection to timeless and enduring values that outlast and came before us. Therefore, the path to optimism lies in reconnecting with each other, ourselves, timeless values, and nature.

"Are The Kids OK?" is the provocative question posed by Dr Quentin Maire, Nadishka Weerasuriya, and Associate Professor Jenny Chesters in their University of Melbourne Life Patterns research project 2022, which surveyed Year 11, Australian students published recently. The results revealed a palpable sense of pessimism amongst the respondents: fewer than half felt optimistic about Australia's future, and a mere one in six expressed confidence in the world's future. In fact, over half of the students (53%) were pessimistic about the world's future, echoing a prevailing sense of hopelessness when contemplating the fate of their generation worldwide. Similarly, 14.4%

of participants expressed pessimism about their personal future, with 29% feeling the same about Australia's future and the fate of their generation.

And just last month, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews described Victoria's workers' compensation system as 'fundamentally broken', with the unsustainable cost of claims of "stress" and "burnout", thus bringing on a crisis. Minister for WorkSafe, Danny Pearson, highlighted that when WorkCover was introduced in 1986, mental health claims comprised 2% of claims. He said that figure was now 16%, and those claims accounted for 50% of WorkCover's cost.

What could be driving the marked rise in stress and burnout claims? What factors might lead to so many Victorians to experience burnout or stress to the point of being unable to work? Is this problem unique to workers in Victoria or Australia?

Deloitte's 2023 Gen Z and Millennial Survey reports that stress and anxiety levels remain high, highlighting the same sentiments of pessimism and stress among young people. Surveying 22,000 Gen Z and millennial respondents across 44 countries, the study revealed low optimism regarding economic and sociopolitical situations. Work pressures were identified as a major driver of burnout among Gen Zs and millennials. Approximately 52% of Gen Zs and 49% of millennials reported feeling burned out. The results showed that 36% of Gen Zs feel exhausted all or most of the time, 35% feel mentally distanced from their work, and 42% often struggle to perform to the best of their ability. Similarly, the numbers were nearly as high among millennials. Approximately 46% of Gen Zs and 39% of millennials reported feeling stressed or anxious at work all or most of the time.

Why is it so? Why the fog of pessimism? What's the role of contemporary news services in raising stress and anxiety levels?

I first met Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Singapore's Senior Minister & Coordinating Minister for Social Policies ) during the Australian G20 Presidency. I admired him instantly for his thoughtfulness and wisdom. This speech he gave at the Singapore Management University caught my attention:

"Creating bases for optimism has to be our central task everywhere in the world and through global collaboration. We must create bases for optimism to see ourselves through this long storm and to emerge intact; emerge a better place, and it can be done."

Mr Shanmugaratnam, acknowledged that the loss of optimism is a global issue and calls for international collaboration to restore hope.

Crisis in Australia

In today's Australia, "crises" are ubiquitous. Everyday, the news media reports on an ever-growing list of crises, from Australia's Growing Drug Crisis to the Cost of Living Crisis; from the Mental Health Crisis to the "General Practitioner (GP) Crisis; to the Skills Shortage Crisis and the Climate Crisis

In recent times, we have heard about the Rental Crisis, Mortgage Affordability Crisis, Construction Crisis, and a Banking Crisis. There is a growing crisis of overwhelmed hospitals, and an Aged-care Crisis, while Alice Springs is at a "crisis point" due to youth crime and violence at school. It has even been reported that our elites are in crisis, too, “Bar associations in Australia are facing a profound crisis." Given the number of crises, I am surprised we don’t have a crisis manager skills shortage crisis!

The Oxford Dictionary defines a crisis as "a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger." In societal or national affairs, a crisis refers to an event or situation that jeopardizes or considerably disturbs a society's or country's regular operations. It demands an urgent and often collaborative response to avert further harm or loss. Are these crises? Can these problems be solved "urgently"? Can they be framed as opportunities? Compared to the troubles of the people of Sudan, Yemen, Myanmar, and Ukraine, are these crises at all?

Understandably, constant exposure to the reporting of crises can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and despair. Superimposed on this is using the word 'broken' to describe government systems. The Home Affairs Minister referred to the migration system as 'broken', and the Victorian Shadow Minister for Education described the child protection system as 'broken'. In a first-world country, are they broken, or could they be improved? We must seek higher standards of storytelling that generate action rather than pessimism leading to public policy paralysis.

People these days walk with noise cancelling phones, not being able to hear a thing, and cant hear when you greet them. Actually these days, hardly anyone you pass would smile and say hello… there use to be 3% of people doing that - today its zero…

So how do you raise the optimism around you? Perhaps by asking better questions and especially when greeting someone. In many countries and

cultures, people routinely ask a question in greeting, “How are you?” In Australia, as in Ireland, France, Austria, and several other countries, on meeting up with someone, the answer most of the time is the double negative “not too bad” or “not bad.”

The next time you are in a position to interact with someone with a greeting, try replacing “How are you” with “What’s the best thing happening for you?” or whatever similar question feels natural. I guarantee 60% will respond and I am willing to bet that an answer like that will cause them to pause and ask you a very good question creating better engagement and, perhaps, making a new ally or friend.

Recently I shared this advice with a group of students at the University of Melbourne. One of the students kindly messaged me with "With mum, I asked her what the best thing was to happen to her today and she absolutely loved it. Has been a very refreshing technique to use indeed. She has taken it back to (the) Law School where she works and is finding it quite powerful to stimulate more meaningful conversations with her colleagues."

As we confront the challenges of our times, let us reframe our mindsets and interactions. Instead of mundane greetings, let's ask each other, "What's been the best thing in your day?"

Instead of succumbing to pessimism, let's actively engage with proven exercises such as activating our "Optimism Superpower" and envisioning our "Best Possible Selves".

When faced with planning meetings that tend to be negative, let's shift the narrative by asking, "What makes you optimistic?" instead of dwelling on concerns that 'keep us up at night.'

In conclusion, while matters and problems are serious, it's essential to remember that they are not insurmountable. With the right mindset, approach, and resources, we can tackle our society's problems and reframe them as opportunities to improve and create a better future for everyone.

Thank you, Victor Perton, for enlightening us on the importance of staying positive and being optimistic in the midst of crisis.

Members Interview Series

Life Member, Margaret Mayers

Margaret, I’ve been wanting to learn more about you since we met at a Monthly Luncheon three years ago. Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. Let me begin by asking, when did you become a member of the Graduate Union?

It would have been in the 1960s, not long after I returned to Melbourne, having graduated in architecture in 1957 from The University in Queensland. But with my busy life, attending functions and activities at Graduate House was not easy and I let my membership lapse. I’m happy to say that about ten years ago I became a Life Member.

I know you practised architecture here, but did you also work in the field overseas?

Yes, when my husband went to Cambridge University in the UK to do a PhD, I followed him and we were married in London at St Martin-in-theFields. And after arriving in Cambridge I worked for a firm of architects whose clients included Barclays Bank and Clare College at Cambridge University. It was a wonderful time.

You are one of the ‘most regulars’ at the Monthly Luncheons and several other events. What is the ‘appeal’ for you in such functions?

I think that when I belong to something, I belong ‘boots and all’. I like to enjoy the company of people, and I never mind going to events on my own because at my age some of my friends are beginning to disappear, which is sad. I also go to the Women’s Forum on the third Wednesday of each month, and several other functions and events. I enjoy them all.

I’m impressed with all of the other activities you’re involved in as well. I know you still attend ballet classes and, of course, you continue to be a guide at the National Gallery of Victoria. And you are highly involved singing in choirs and a great supporter of Opera Victoria, Melbourne Opera, and Melba Trust.

I don’t do the ballet classes to the standard that I used to, but I still enjoy them every Monday morning. My involvement in singing goes back to my childhood, and when I was seventeen I was the mezzo-soprano champion at the Brisbane Eisteddfod, held in what was then called the Brisbane City Hall. Singing had become my penchant. And subsequently, when I moved to the UK, I sang with the Cambridge University Musical Society under Sir David Willcocks. To this day, I’m very happy to support the things I love; it saddens me that several of our musical companies in Australia get little government support; in fact, Melbourne Opera doesn’t get any government support.

As you said, I have been a guide at the National Gallery – for 33 years. I do every blockbuster that I can, and I’ve done 36 exhibitions in that time. Of course, we are meant to leave at the tender age of 75, but because that is not ‘P C’ any more –they turn a blind eye. As recently as last Friday I conducted two one-hourly tours and enjoyed it tremendously. I’m 89 and I don’t mind advertising it!

Councillor of The Graduate Union Council, Emeritus Professor Martin Comte OAM, sat with the multitalented Margaret Mayers recently.

We have to do something special to celebrate your 90th birthday. I know you have two daughters, one of whom I’ve met, and I know that she is also an extremely talented singer and performer.

Yes, she is very creative, and the recipient of the only scholarship that the renowned late Robert Gard gave; in fact, she is the custodian of his music collection and is devoted to making sure that his memory doesn’t disappear. Robert was a British born Australian operatic tenor who was a regular artist with the Australian Opera over many years. I’m very proud of both my daughters; they’re very special to me. I’m about to go on a holiday overseas with the other daughter, who is a chemical engineer like her father, and she too is very artistic.

We at The Graduate Union and Graduate House are always asking what we can do better, and what we can do differently, for our members and residents. We want to involve our members more, and we want them to feel that that they are integral to our success.

Certainly, what has been done recently to involve our residents more is on the right path. I think that as a result of COVID many people have been a little reluctant to go out – so it’s important to let them know that we value their presence more than ever. I understand why the Wednesday monthly lunches were changed to make it a dinner every alternate month, but for many of the regulars, who find it difficult to go out of a night – particularly in the winter months – this has not been widely embraced.

I agree. It was an attempt to attract younger members. Take, for example, your grandson, Declan: what could we offer young graduates in his age group? Why would a young graduate want to join The Graduate Union today?

That’s a hard one to answer, Martin. Young people in their twenties live in a world that is vastly different. And people in their early or mid-careers are so busy with their work and supporting their family at home. I certainly understand the challenge to which you are referring.

We are considering asking members like you, who have such a depth and breadth of experience, to undertake a mentoring role with our residents and younger members.

I think that anything like this would be a great idea. Sometimes young people can become ‘isolated’ in their thinking – and COVID has contributed to this. I am sure that offering mentoring possibilities would appeal to them. And perhaps we could also assist in getting some of the young graduates into the workforce. They in turn could go on to mentor others. Certainly, I am in favour of us fostering cross-generational ‘two-way’ learning and friendship. This entails us thinking ‘differently’ for our mutual benefit. We need some sort of ‘bridging’. The world that you and I grew up in is such a different one from the world of today. I think also that some residents from overseas might welcome the opportunity to learn more about the so-called Australian way of life. I would be most willing to do this. I can imagine that grassroots one-on-one mentoring has great possibilities; it would also be a way of reinforcing that each of us matters. People of my generation

would feel more valued, more worthwhile. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily have to be only on a one-onbasis: there could also be occasions for us working in groups.

We are also about to offer, as a pilot, a series of Master Classes for our residents, addressing various aspects of the ‘graduate journey’. This will include, for example, Master Classes by academic experts on thesis writing, choosing a research topic and selecting the most appropriate research design, working optimally with a supervisor, getting published, ethical considerations in research, and so on. And for those residents undertaking course work we can provide practical assistance on essay writing, and even just spoken discourse relating to their field of study.

Wonderful! Because we have to remember that young graduates from overseas are not necessarily familiar with the way things are done here. Perhaps we can help them in avoiding some of the ‘pitfalls’ of embarking on a graduate degree, and help them to feel confident in new ways of thinking, not just in relation to their studies, but also just living in Australia. Certainly, I know that some students from overseas are reluctant to question – let alone challenge – their teachers because this is not the norm in their own country; sometimes they need help in adapting to our particular modes of teaching and learning and in interacting with teachers. I think also that some students need help in understanding that it is not a sign of weakness to admit that they have a problem.

These are wonderful ideas, Margaret. Underlying such considerations is the importance of us promoting ourselves much more and to this end we are embarking on ways of establishing a stronger physical (and academic) ‘presence’ in this vital university precinct. We have just had a distinctive ‘Graduate House’ sign placed out infront as, over the years, countless students and others have passed by and had no idea who we are or what we do. Our challenge now is to market ourselves much more effectively as an international graduate membership association and a provider of quality graduate accommodation.

I agree: we do need to promote ourselves to indicate better who we are and what we do. The diversity of things we offer is not well-known. And, as far as young people are concerned, we ‘speak’ in a different generational language. As I’ve said, I

think that more inter-generational contact would be extremely valuable.

I would also like to bring our graduate students into greater contact with the graduate students in other residential colleges associated with The University of Melbourne. To this end we are planning to open-up our Master Class series to this particular cohort of residents. There is a sense in which the graduate students in the respective colleges exist in separate ‘silos’, but as the college that focuses on graduate students I think it is appropriate that we at Graduate House take the lead in fostering graduate student socialisation across the colleges. We have to find ways to share and maximise collectively what we have to offer graduates. And as a Graduate Membership Union we can offer benefits not only to Australian graduates, but also internationally. Not least is the possibility of reciprocal club accommodation – or just opportunities to meet up with professionals – in several countries overseas.

Excellent! I have a grand daughter who is currently living in Berlin – with whom I caught up very recently when I was overseas – and she is wanting to meet up not with other Australians, but with international graduates there in her own field. I wonder if it would be feasible to find a way of giving at least ‘select’ graduates free membership for one year to give them the opportunity of exploring some of the possibilities we offer – including reciprocal club membership – and then hoping that they would proceed to become paying members.

In fact, we are exploring a version of this with our mid-year appeal in asking members to sponsor a new – ideally young – member at a reduced membership fee for one year at just $100.

I certainly think that we need to ‘capture’ young graduates in their first year out as a way of promoting what we offer and giving them an opportunity to explore this for themselves. This could facilitate them meeting other young graduates in their own respective countries overseas. It would also be a way of ‘breaking’ the nexus simply between us and the university.

Margaret, I have never known someone who is so vitally involved in so many aspects of life. Thank you for your ongoing contribution to this organisation that we both love so much. *****

111th Annual general meeting (AGM)

Tuesday, 16th May 2023

The 111th annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association opened at 5.50pm. This was followed by addresses from:

• President, the Hon Diana Bryant AO, KC. (delivered in absentia by the Chair of Council) and recommended reading the President’s Message in The Melbourne Graduate.

• Chair of Council, Cr Vincent Mirabelli. He was delighted to note that activities at Graduate House are increasing with occupancy rates and functions returning to pre-lockdown levels. As Cr Mirabelli has now served three terms as Chair, he will finish in that role when Council next meets in June. He thanked all members of Council for their dedication and support and shared that he will remain on Council until his term as a Councillor ends.

• General Manager Mr Daniel Clark.

Mr Clark spoke to the three goals that were set for 2022 - Reconnect with members, Rebuilding the College community and Welcoming back attendees to meeting services

The Financial report for the year ended 31st December 2022 was delivered by Cr Muan Lim, Chair of the Finance and Audit subcommittee who advised that 2022 saw a doubling of revenue when compared with 2021 and that the Association’s assets remained steady, and liabilities rose slightly during the year, which was to be expected with the increase in revenue and activities as operations return to normal after the COVID-19 lockdowns. It was resolved that the Financial and audit report be received.

Mr Daniel Clark introduced Mr Stephen Luntz, of Above Quota Elections Pty Ltd, who delivered the Report by the Returning Officer on the outcome of the 2023 Council election. Mr Luntz advised that he received 215 votes for four candidates who stood for Council and they were Natalie Gray, Molina Asthana, Emeritus Professor Martin Comte OAM and Vincent Morfuni. There were three positions available and the outcome of the election was:

• Cr Emeritus Professor Martin Comte OAM

• Cr Natalie Gray

• Cr Molina Asthana

All three Councillors will serve for three years until the AGM in May 2026. Mr Clark thanked outgoing Councillor, Mr Vincent Morfuni, for his work over the past two years on Council.

Mr Clark spoke of the Finance and Audit subcommittee’s satisfaction with the work of the Association’s auditor, noting his thorough and unbiased auditing of the 2022 financial operations and commended the re-appointment of the current auditor. It was resolved that the appointment of Mr Wayne Tarrant, of JTP Assurance, to undertake the independent audit for the financial year ending 31st December 2023 be received.

Cr Mirabelli spoke on the need to change the Association’s Rules, to create the role of “General Manager’ which currently does not exist in the Rules. Cr Mirabelli called on Members to seek clarification on the proposed changes. It was resolved that the amendments to the Rules of The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Incorporated, as outlined in the Explanatory Memorandum for motion for special resolution be adopted.

Mr Clark provided an update on current negotiations relating to any future developments of the Graduate House site, advising that Council has been in discussion with The University of Melbourne and other partners to explore partnerships for the project. The Council has recently engaged a Property Specialist to explore and analyse potential partnerships for The Graduate Union. It is expected that this process will be completed by the end of 2023.

The underlying principles for any proposal are that The Graduate Union is committed to:

1. retaining its current operation as a residential college and as a facility for graduates with wider services to members and the community;

2. retaining ownership of the current site which will become increasingly desirable following the opening of the University Loop Station in Grattan Street; and

3. entering into discussions with potential partners with whom it can work to achieve mutually agreeable goals for the future development of the site.

The Chair of the meeting closed at 6.20pm and the next AGM is scheduled for Thursday, 30th May 2024.

Full minutes of the meeting are available to Members on the Graduate Union’s website soon.

Following the first Council meeting (after 111th AGM) on Wednesday, 14th June 2023, it was resolved that Council appoints Cr Natalie Gray as Chair of the Council of The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc. from 14th June 2023 until the commencement of the first Council meeting following the 2024 Annual General Meeting. Cr Natalie Gray thanked Council for their vote of confidence in her as Chair.

Acceptance speech by new Chair on Council Cr Natalie Gray

I feel honoured to be elected as the Chair of The Graduate Union. I have observed the leadership of previous chairs Mr Vincent Miracelli and The Honorable Tony who have provided guidance. The previous Councils initiated and explored ways to implement Stage 1 of the Masterplan. Under Tony’s leadership, the planning permit was obtained. Under Vincent’s leadership, funding options have been explored, including Melbourne University sponsoring a feasibility study and leading to the current position where the Council is exploring a land lease with a compatible organization. The Graduate Union has appointed Ben Desmond who is a Director of Clemonte Property and Corporate Advisory to assist in seeking expressions of interest. The document will be informed by the vision developed at the strategic planning day in July.

The Graduate Union Council is a product of active succession planning. Councillors will be encouraged to take on specific roles to support General Manager, Mr Daniel Clark, in managing membership activities, accommodation and hospitality.

The Graduate Union was formed in 1911 by graduates of Melbourne University. Its vision is to advance education and its application for the good of society. Melbourne University’s motto is postera crescam laude… I shall grow in the esteem of future generations. The crest and purpose of the University and Graduate Union are entirely complementary.

In my term as Chair, my intention is that the Councillors and staff enable members to benefit from, and contribute towards education in Melbourne so that the membership organisation and its members will continue to grow in the esteem for future generations.

It was resolved that Council appoints Cr Martin Comte as Vice Chair of the Council of The Graduate Union of The University of Melbourne Inc. from 14th June 2023 until the commencement of the first Council meeting following the 2024 Annual General Meeting.

The Chairs of the following subcommittees are:

Buildings and Facilities - Cr Mary Kelleher

Finance and Audit - Cr Hong Muan Lim

Fundraising and Benefactions- Cr Martin Comte OAM

Governance and Nominations - Cr Molina Asthana

Membership and Marketing - Dr Max Stephens

Women’s International and Intergenerational Friendship Celebrated

Graduate House was the venue for a happy event on Saturday 24th June 2023 for members and friends of the Soroptimist International (SI) Melbourne Inc. Exactly 75 years after the formal chartering of the first Soroptimist group in the State of Victoria, this celebratory luncheon attracted sixty attendees ranging in age from 16 to 60 plus. The international friendship that is at the core of this significant Civil Society organisation was shown by attendees from the four corners of the globe and many long standing members who had the benefit of international friendship and visits.

The current world president Maureen Maguire (SI President 2022-23) was quoted about the work of Soroptimist International:

As Soroptimists we work to ensure the full participation of women and girls in society which is so critical to addressing the complete and daunting challenges that women in the world face today. We do this through our Advocacy, Awareness and Action at local, national and international levels. Education is a basic human right. It is one of the strongest instruments for reducing the many barriers that effect women and girls around the world today. Education increases a women's empowerment and an improved quality of life for not only her but for her future family; and one day hopefully, gender equality and equity.

President of SI Melbourne Shirley Reynolds opened proceedings by welcoming distinguished guests including:

• Theresa Lyford, President of SI Australia;

• The Hon. Diana Bryant AO KC, former Chief Justice of the Family Court and President of The Graduate Union Council;

• The Hon. Frances Millane, former Judge of the County Court of Victoria;

• Dr Meryl Davis, Associate Professor from the University of Melbourne School of Biosciences;

• Karen Thornton, Past President of SI Victoria Region;

• Dr. Christine Paton, Past President of SI South East Asia Pacific Region;

• Dr. Nouria Salehi AM, Founder and Executive Director of the Afghan Australian Development Organisation (AADO);

• Dr. Ya Hui Hung, Past recipient of the Dame Margaret Blackwood Scholarship 2004, member of SI Melbourne Club 2018, Niemann-Pick Disease Type C research;

• Mrs. Deanna Carpino, Past President, now Secretary of the Australian NPC Disease Foundation, Inc., which is supported by SI Melbourne Club.

President of SI Australia Theresa Lyford offered the toast to SI Melbourne’s 75 years of service, recalling the rapid growth of Soroptimist groups in Australia in the 1940s and 1950s after the significant visit of Soroptimist Mrs. Florence Rutter, who is remembered as one of the founders of Australasian Soroptimist Clubs for business women. Although widowed when young with four children to support, and no training whatsoever for a career, she quickly made a name in London as an organiser and built up a successful business. Forced to close her business during the war, she turned the force of her energies to welfare work, and to an organisation that would build bonds of friendship and service.

In each decade since the organisation was established, there have been different causes to be taken up. For this celebration, SI Melbourne have decided on dedicating this day to the Association of Women Judges, women in law and justice, safe haven for women judges, women in human rights, women at risk, peacekeepers, and the ongoing education and training of women who advocate for the basic rights for those at risk.

Judge France Millane, as the invited speaker, delivered an outstanding address on the work of The Australian and International Associations of Women Judges in support of the Afghani Women Judges. There are seventeen Afghan judges and families now in Australia. The Australian Associations of Women Judges (AAWJ) have had a number of activities to welcome the judges in both Melbourne and Sydney, with more to come. During Ramadan, the judges were able to participate in a number of community Iftar dinners to increase their connection with relevant community groups and support them during this important spiritual time. All of the Afghani Judges have at least one AAWJ member who has volunteered to be their partner judge and they are most appreciative of this.

The objectives of the Australian Association of Women Judges are:

1. to advance Women’s Rights to equal justice;

2. to increase the participation of women at all levels of the judiciary and the legal system; and

3. to promote education which contributes to the understanding and resolution of legal issues facing women.

It is possible to make a donation to the works of the AAWJ through the website https://www.aawj.org/ Dr Nouria Salehi AM responded to the address by speaking about past and current projects of the AADO to which proceeds from fundraising on 24th June were directed. AADO was established in 2002 by Dr Nouria, following many years of privately assisting Afghans to settle in Australia and raising funds to help families in Afghanistan. AADO is a voluntary, non-profit, non-government member organisation. Its primary purpose is to implement projects that assist in the reconstruction and sustainable development of communities within Afghanistan. Within Australia, AADO seeks to support the Afghan community.

AADO is registered with the ACNC, a member of the Australian Council for International Development and signatory to its Code of Conduct and registered with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for Deductible Gifts Recipient status, meaning donations to AADO are tax deductible. www.aado.org.au

The event culminated with SI Melbourne members Dr Christine Paton and Margaret Mitchell, each with 50 over years of service to Soroptimism, who were presented with bouquets. Christine and Maggie then cut the celebration cake for SI Melbourne’s 75 years.

There was a display of memorabilia offering a glimpse of the lives of the women who were charter members of the Melbourne Soroptimist club. Many of them were early graduates of the University of Melbourne including:

→ Miss Ellison Harvie, first women to be a registered architect in Victoria,

→ Mrs Joan Rosanove nee Lazarus, first women in Victoria to be appointed at Queen Counsel, and

→ Dr Jean Littlejohn Foundation President and clinical Dean of the Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and in 1947, the first woman elected to the Medical Faculty

→ Lucy Russell whose portrait was on display. Lucy Russell was a highly regarded member of the theatrical world: Back in 1930 it was reported that Miss Lucy Ahon, B.A. (Mrs McCowan Russell), was giving a recital of modern verse in the Queen's Hall on Saturday evening. Madame Ena Bennie and Miss Amy Dickenson were to introduce variety to the dramatic side of the entertainment. The box plan was to be on view at Glen's (Based on a Trove entry - The Women's World 28 November 1930 -A POPULAR FIGURE in the Little Theatre Movement).

Please note the dates for the monthly club meetings for the rest of 2023:

• Wednesday, July 26th - Hybrid (zoom/face-to-face).

• Wednesday, 23rd August - Hybrid (zoom/face-to-face).

• Wednesday, 27th September - face-to-face.

• Wednesday, 25th October - face-to-face.

• Wednesday, 22nd November - face-to-face.

• Monday 11th December - face-to-face.

Margaret Mitchell, left and Dr Christine Paton cutting the cake.

Guest speaker The Hon Frances Millane delivering her address.

The Luncheon was held in the combined Stella Langford Wing meeting rooms.W

All face-to-face meetings are held at Graduate House. Dinner is at 6pm in the dining room and the meeting will be held in the assigned meeting room at 6:30pm.

Regional Universities Network Welcomes Regional Education Commissioner's Annual Report

The Regional Universities Network (RUN) welcomes the release of the Regional Education Commissioner’s Annual Report and acknowledges the important ongoing work of the Regional Education Commissioner, The Hon Fiona Nash.

Executive Director of RUN, Alec Webb, said that RUN is glad to see the Commissioner’s strong focus on the whole-of-student-life journey of regional Australians, in particular the role played by higher education in the regions. “The Regional Education Commissioner is playing a vital role in championing the needs of regional students. The Commissioner’s report provides a national focus on regional, rural and remote education and training outcomes.

The Commissioner’s role spans early childhood, schools, vocational education and training, and higher education, recognising that an equitable and high performing education and training system is vital to regional Australia’s prosperity. Within this educational ecosystem, regional universities are crucial in ensuring Australia’s continued national economic growth and prosperity through our world-leading teaching, our impactful research and our contributions to the social and cultural wellbeing of regional Australia.

The Regional Education Commissioner’s report highlights the importance of Australia’s higher education sector while also noting the changes needed to increase regional universities’ capacity to enrol students in priority areas. Boosting the supply of regional graduates is vital to the regions, with regional universities playing an important role in generating ‘sticky’ graduates who adhere to local workforces.

RUN is committed to continuing to productively work with The Hon Fiona Nash as Regional Education Commissioner to ensure opportunities are accessible and provided to regional Australians”. said Mr Webb.

Purpose of the Report

In accordance with the Commissioner’s Terms of Reference, this formal report to Government on the state of the Regional, Rural and Remote (RRR) education and training sector, summarises the activities of the Commissioner and provides advice on ways to improve access to, and participation and attainment in, RRR education in Australia. Specifically, the Report:

• summarises the activities of the Commissioner

• details engagement, consultations and activities undertaken.

• outlines themes and observations from stakeholder engagement.

• summarise the state of regional education, by sector.

• notes outcomes of projects undertaken in response to the findings of the Napthine Review.

• provide updates on responses to the recommendations of the Napthine and Halsey Reviews.

• suggests issues for consideration on improving access, participation, and attainment in RRR education in Australia.

To read the full report, go to:

https://www.education.gov.au/regional-education-commissioner/resources/regionaleducation-commissioner-annual-report-2022

story source: https://www.run.edu.au/run-welcomes-regional-educationcommissioners-report/

The Committee of Convocation (CoC) and The Graduate Union of the University of Melbourne held a joint 'Speaker and Lunch Meeting' on Wednesday, 17th May 2023.

This luncheon which had no formal agenda, was advertised in The Graduate Union Newsletter and via The Committee of Convocation mailing list. Invitation to join in this event was extended to members of The Graduate Union. The guest speaker was Professor Claire Roberts Phd, a Professor of Art History at The University of Melbourne.

Professor Roberts spoke to the small group at the table about the life of Huang Binhong, a Chinese contemporary landscape brush painter who was the subject of Professor Robert's thesis. Her presentation gave those present an insight of how politics can impact art. Of the small group of five CoC members and one Graduate House resident who were present at the luncheon - no fewer than three had visited China since the ending of the cultural Revolution. Another member also joined us via zoom. With our guest speaker staying for lunch, interesting discussion continued.

The art of Huang Binhong (1865-1955):

Balancing darkness and light

Abstract

Huang Binhong is regarded as one of China’s greatest twentieth century landscape painters. This talk focusses on the art of scholar and brush-and-ink painter Huang Binhong and its reception in China and internationally during his lifetime and in the decades since then.

After the closure of the Huang Binhong house museum and the desecration of his grave in Hangzhou during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), the rise of nationalism in China today has resulted in Huang Binhong’s art being highly valued once again.

About Claire Roberts, Professor of Art History, The University of Melbourne

Claire Roberts is an art historian and curator with an interest in modern and contemporary Chinese art, and the cultural flows between Australia and Asia.

She is Professor of Art History in the School of Culture and Communication at The University of Melbourne and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities. Her current research explores the international context of modern and contemporary Chinese art. Claire’s most recent books are Fairweather and China (2021), Ian Fairweather: A Life in Letters, edited with John Thompson (2019), Photography and China (2013) and Friendship in Art: Fou Lei and Huang Binhong (2010).

Farewell and Good Luck, Francis Zhong!

Residents gathered here after dinner for a big farewell photo with Francis Zhong, who left Graduate House to return to his homeland in Hong Kong. Francis lived while pursuing his Master of Information Technology at The University of Melbourne. We wish him the very best as he moves on his graduate pathway.

Thank You Anne Ladkins!

On 6th July, we said farewell to our beloved colleague and friend Anne Ladkins who had dedicated an incredible 17 years of service as Head Housekeeper at Graduate House.

Anne's unwavering commitment to always ensuring a welcoming environment has left a permanent impact on our team, residents and guests that have stayed at Graduate House throughout these years. We celebrate her hard work, attention to detail, and the countless lives she has touched in a very special Morning tea. Congratulations, Anne, may this next phase of your journey be filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments.

Christmas In July Lunch

Howard Pascoe, all-dressed for the occasion, enjoyed his Christmas lunch meal on a cold Wednesday in July.

You will be deeply missed. Thank you for everything that you have done for us, dear Anne (Mum) to most of us.

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From the first contact, Rosie and her team at Graduate House understood the requirements for the ICE VLA function and provided all assistance in making sure the room set up and event proceeded smoothly. I would also like to especially thank them for the time spent to ensure that the video link (TEAMs) functioned during the event. The function room and spaces suited our needs very well and the food were excellent, as commented by attendees during the event. The staff were very helpful throughout our event.

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It was an absolutely seamless process organising our event at Graduate House. Rosie handled our request in a friendly and professional manner. Upon arrival on the morning of our forum, Rosie and her team were there to greet us and offered any assistance we required including coffee, which was wonderful! That was exceptional service! The function room was great, the food was excellent, and staff were exceptionally helpful leading up, during and following our event. Thank you very much.

Maryanne Bult,ForestWorks

Organising a function at Graduate House was excellent. The function room and spaces were suitable to our needs, the food was excellent as well. And so were the staff who were extremely helpful.

Janet Farrow, UMSWAA

It was an easy process in organising a function at Graduate House. The function room and spaces suited us and the food was very good. The staff were excellent and very helpful throughout our event.

Pamela Matthews ANZAPPL

Organising a function at Graduate House was a Seamless, supported and adaptive process, the function room and spaces were suitable and the food, both in terms of quality and quantity got a big tick for both, and participants also commented favourably on the choice (and the dessert!). Staff were fabulous. It really is a pleasure coming to Graduate House.

Tony Hoare. Action Education

We thank the following organisations for their event bookings at Graduate House in May and June 2023

Action Education - RMH MHFA

Australian Society for Music Education (ASME) Victorian Chapter - Council Meeting

Association of German Teachers of Victoria Inc. (AGTV)

Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE)

Australian Centre of Research Excellence in Malaria Elimination

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) Board Meeting

Barry Dance - Retired Senior Officers Lunch

Carlton Parkville Probus

Carlton Rotary

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) Manufacturing Division

Committee of Convocation

David Jensz - 481 St Kilda Road Boys

Department of Infrastructure Engineering

Dept of Social Work - University of Melbourne

First Super Administration and Marketing Committee

Florey Institute - ACAN Course

ForestWorks meeting & Working lunch

IHemp Victoria

Languages and Literacies

Education Academic Group, Lysander Team Day

Marilyn Cobain - The Victorian fellows Lunch

Melba Group

Melbourne Graduate School of Education - LALE Writing Day

Melbourne School of Population and Global Health - Beyond Disasters Workshop

Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

Melbourne Soroptimists

International Mental Health First Aid

Michael Quin - Ex PAV Group

MosaicLab

Order of St. John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Incorportated

Parkville Conference of St Vincent de Paul

Pelvic Pain Victoria Ins.

Per Capita Inc. - The John Cain

Luncheon

Peter Doughty Italian Conversation Lunch

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Phoenix Australia - Centre for Posttrauamtic Mental Health

Public Health Organisation of Australia PHAA

Networking Event

RACI

Researcher Development Unit

Retired Veterinarians Group

Luncheon

RIC Business Development and Innovation

Sandy Bennet - MURL LUNCH

Stroke Association of Victoria

The Graduate Union Collegiate Events and Governance

Meetings

The University of Melbourne

Turkish Teachers Association of Victoria (TTAV)

Walter Eliza Hall Institute

WEHI Proteomics facility offsite meeting

YoYo Melbourne Tours

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