JUNE 2012 Issue 68

NKUMBA RUMBA – CULTURE THROUGH

DOCKLANDS PUBLIC REALM PLAN HAVE YOUR SAY

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SPOON AWAY WINTER CHILLS AND HELP FEED MELBOURNE

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UNItING DOCklANDS WItH tHE ‘MAINlAND’ Welcome to winter, there is no escape so let’s embrace it and get involved in all the fantastic opportunities and events ahead this month!

Well there is always something happening, developing and exciting at 3008Docklands and as of our July issue, we will be changing the hero magazine from 3008Docklands to 3000Melbourne, with Docklands remaining a prime focus in every issue and distribution remaining unchanged.

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Events this June 4-5 Docklands Public Realm Plan 6 Biggest Morning Tea at Harbour Town 7 What the Duck!

8 Spoon away the winter chills 9 Nkumba Rumba Comes to Docklands10-11 Tom Elliott 13 InBusiness Page 15 Budget 12/13 what’s in it for Docklands 16 Now everyone has a reason to Smile 17 3008 Wellbeing Section 17-21 Docklands Toastmasters 21

We are not turning our back on Docklands, quite the contrary, the market is telling us it’s time to expand the brand and in doing so, assert Docklands as an important, and into the future, an integral part of Melbourne. Docklands is often regarded as almost an island that’s related to the city and we believe joining Docklands with the “Mainland” will give us greater scope to draw attention to Docklands’ businesses, community and grow the precinct identity, it will also allow us to keep growing and ultimately take the Docklands word further.

The introduction of the rotating inserts for neighbouring areas in July last year into Melbourne CBD, Port Melbourne and South Melbourne combined with the expertise of our contributing writers, exceptional graphic designers and our dedicated in-house

team, has created great excitement and has resulted in our decision to finally take this leap of faith. We believe this will have positive outcomes for all, primarily the business and residential communities we have supported and promoted, positively, throughout the past 6 years as 3008Docklands.

Branching out is nothing new for us, while readers are familiar with 3008Docklands, 3000Melbourne, 3207Port Melbourne and 3205South Melbourne as our inserts, you may not be aware that consistent with our postcode strategy, MagMedia also produce 3002East Melbourne as well as Essendon Fields News.

As with every issue, I hope you will enjoy our June edition, we will continue to provide the most varied and interesting editorial we can, source of local news and entertainment, a connection with your neighbours and local government authorities, accompanied by quality, reliable information to keep you healthy, wealthy, wise and with it!

Enjoy winter, the fun is only just beginning!

lisa & the 3008 team! editor@3008docklands.com.au

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We’ve all heard of the ‘superfoods’ that can increase our energy levels, ward off illness and delay the ageing process. Tony Chiodo, acclaimed chef and author, will teach you how to incorporate these foods into your dishes with easy and delicious ways at this fun and interactive free lunchbox session. Tony shares some time-saving, life-enhancing recipes and cooking skills to slot into your busy schedule as well as some eating and cooking secrets along the way.

Armed with only a beanie, a sleeping bag and a sheet of cardboard, participants in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout will spend a night out in the cold at Etihad Stadium to give business and community leaders an opportunity to gain insight by experiencing homelessness for themselves for one night. Participants are sponsored to raise funds and will hear speeches from people who have experienced homelessness to deepen their understanding. In Melbourne last year, 157 community leaders participated and raised over $550,000.

Eyes for Africa (EFA) is an Australian not-for-profit, non-government, nondenominational, sight-restoring charitable foundation founded by Melbourne ophthalmic nurse Julie Tyers who wanted to ‘make a difference’ by treating preventable blindness. Twice a year, EFA volunteers travel to deliver life-changing no-charge cataract surgery in remote Ethiopia to those who would otherwise have no chance of regaining their sight. Enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment, auctions and enjoy a 3 course meal, Chandon wine and making a difference to the lives of others.

ACMI will present a week long film program, Jazz on Film running as part of the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

The 2012 program focuses on Terence Blanchard and Woody Allen. Under Blanchard’s umbrella are three films he scored including his theatrically unreleased Cadillac Records. Adding to the character of music, Blanchard imparts the iconic emotion of jazz within his films. Allen’s Sweet and Lowdown, and his infamous Bullets Over Broadway will be shown as an end to the season.

When: Thursday 21 June, 2012 Where: Etihad Stadium - Docklands Sign up or Sponsor: www.ceosleepout.org.au

When: Saturday 30th June – 7pm – 12am Where: Peninsula -Shed 14, Central Pier Dress: Glamorous Bookings & Info: 0412 254 417 (before June 16)

When: Thursday 14 June, 12:30pm-1:15pm Where: The Hub@Docklands 80 Harbour Esplanade.

Further Info: 8622 4820

When: 3rd – 9th of June, 2012 Where: ACMI – Fed Square, Melbourne Running in conjunction: Woody Allen: A Documentary until 18 June 2012.

Further info & tickets: www.acmi.net.au

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Zoe tuckwell-smith by Martin lang

bob DYlan night 50th anniVersarY ConCert

2012 hiDDen FaCes Dluxe health oF the arChibalD & Fitness tastY exhibition lunCh sessions

bell shakespeare presents MaCbeth

Over fifty years, 47 albums and more than 500 songs ago, Bob Dylan released his debut album. Since then, his music has achieved an unparalleled position, with a body of work that transcends generation gaps, musical fads and genre distinctions.

To celebrate Dylan’s 50th anniversary as a recording artist, five of Australia’s distinctive performers will join musical forces to honour Dylan’s legacy. Featuring Kav Temperley of Eskimo Joe, Josh Pyke, Kevin Mitchell, Holly Throsby and Patience Hodgson of The Grates.

Well established in Melbourne’s arts calendar, Hidden Faces showcases 39 exciting and diverse paintings of well-known subjects. Known in art circles as the Victorian Salon des Refusés, Hidden Faces (open exclusively to Victorian artists) runs in tandem with the touring of the Archibald show, offering the unique opportunity for Victorians to rival the ‘official’ Prize selection. Visitors are invited to enter the People’s Choice Award and vote for their favourite with prizes provided by the Hilton Melbourne South Wharf.

Kickstart 20 is a unique workplace health and wellbeing program offering diverse health and fitness menus complimented by tasty meal ideas to suit all palates. This June, the Kickstart 20 program is offering free lunchtime taster sessions from their extensive health and fitness menus. To see what’s on the menu go to the website for a sneak peak or if you want to sink your teeth straight into these tasty sessions book now as numbers fill fast!

A freshly crafted, erotic and thrilling take on Shakespeare’s classic play, starring two of Australia’s most revered stage actors, Dan Spielman and Kate Mulvany.

One of Shakespeare’s most brutal masterpieces, Macbeth is brave, strong and patriotic but happens upon witches who predict he will soon be King – a prophecy he distrusts but his wife becomes utterly seduced by. Macbeth will unveil what the lure of power can do to a marriage, and the devastation it can wreak on a nation.

When: 18 June – 16 August, 2012 Where: Hilton Melbourne South Wharf 2 Convention Place.

Cost: Free– Open all day every day

When: This June Where: The Hub@Docklands Contact: enquire@kickstart20.com Further Info: www.kickstart20.com/tastylunch

When: June 7 – 23, 2012 Where: Playhouse - Arts Centre Melbourne Bookings: 1300 182 183 Web: artscentremelbourne.com.au

When: 5th & 6th July Where: Palais Theatre – St Kilda tickets: www.ticketmaster.com.au

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Have Your Say on the Proposed Docklands Public Realm Plan Creating great public space at Docklands A comprehensive new plan is proposed to guide Docklands development by best practice urban design principles, creating high quality public spaces for Melbourne’s growing waterfront community.

The release of the Docklands Public Realm Plan (DPRP) for public consultation sets out a strategic vision for the streets and places that the public use in Docklands. Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that the release of the Plan was an important next step in planning for Docklands in the second decade that will result in a more integrated public realm.

“The first decade of Docklands development focused on the bricks and mortar. Over the next ten years we are determined to deliver community infrastructure of the highest quality, such as a new library and community hub.

Melbourne is renowned for its exceptional public spaces and quality streets.

The Plan will ensure the public places in our newest precinct are cohesive, community friendly and diverse.

Once finalised, the Plan will provide greater certainty to developers and designers with guiding principles and proposes to enhance Docklands public spaces and unique identity by focusing on the following: • Diversity of use – provide a mix of spaces to suit current and future needs • Identity – ensure an authentic character for Docklands and that streetscapes are in keeping with the ‘essence’ of Melbourne • Sustainability – design open spaces that contribute to sustainable outcomes • Interfaces – design buildings that contribute positively to streets and open spaces • Amenity – design open spaces with high standards of comfort and convenience

• Connectivity – provide convenient, well-designed links within Docklands and to surrounding areas.

The City of Melbourne invites the community to review and comment on the draft Docklands Public Realm Plan:

“The City of Melbourne’s acclaimed urban design and planning team has developed a comprehensive guide which will give certainty to developers and ensure quality infrastructure along the breadth of the waterfront. The Plan builds on valuable experience developed in the city over the past 20 years and seeks to apply this in an appropriate manner to suit the particular conditions in Melbourne’s rapidly evolving waterfront precinct” Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said.

In person - Public consultation on the plan will be held at the Docklands Hub on Wednesday 13 June, between 5.30pm and 6.30pm, and Saturday 16 June, between 11am and noon. To attend email docklands@melbourne.vic.gov.au or phone on (03) 9658 9658.

Cr Kevin Louey, Co-Chair of the Docklands Coordination Committee said that the Plan was now open for public submissions.

“We welcome the input of the community and developers alike on the Docklands Public Realm Plan.”

• Community – ensure streets and open spaces foster community participation, cohesion and wellbeing

By email - Please email your feedback to docklands@melbourne.vic.gov.au

by Friday 22 June In writing - Please post your feedback

by Friday 22 June 2012 to: Docklands Public Realm Plan Consultation City Design City of Melbourne GPO Box 1603 Melbourne VIC 3001

The Hub@ Docklands Turns 5! Celebrate with Free Lunchbox Sessions To celebrate turning 5 this year, The Hub @ Docklands will be running free lunchtime presentations on a variety of topics on the second Thursday of the month from June through to December. Take part in informative and entertaining sessions while you enjoy your

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lunch and a well-deserved break.

Renowned chef and author Tony Chiodo will be sharing his winter-superfood recipes on June 14th to keep you healthy and strong throughout winter, as well as an acclaimed cellist to lift your spirits with beautiful music in the middle of our coldest month, see page 4 for all the details.

As winter draws to an end, the Hub @ Docklands will welcome an ex-ABC horticulturalist from Victoria

University to teach you some gardening secrets, as well as a style expert in the tradition of Trinny and Susannah to help you look your very best.

Coming up later in the year an eBay expert will be on hand to teach the ins and outs of the online marketplace, while a class on meditation in the lead up to the busiest months of the year will clear the mind and keep you grounded. As a Christmas treat, charismatic nutritionist Lola Berry will

impart the skills and motivation to eat well (and look great!) during the silly season.

Mark every second Thursday of the month on the calendar and book in your lunchbox sessions with a great line up of celebratory events at The Hub @ Docklands.

When: From June 14th – December, 2012 Where: The Hub @ Docklands, 80 Harbour Esplanade.

For more information: call 8622 4820.

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AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST MORNING TEA

At HARBOUR tOWN On a chilly Tuesday morning on May 22, local Docklanders and retailers gathered at the Tourism Lounge at Harbour Town to take part in an Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT) fundraiser for Cancer Council Victoria.

Guests were greeted by the always friendly staff and a delectably adorned table spread with sweet and savoury delights, donated by many of the Harbour Town retailers and businesses, with coffees made to order as well as a selection of teas and juices.

A great start to the day and an opportunity to get together, have a chat, perhaps a piece of cake (or two) and make a donation to help raise funds for this important cause.

Now in its 19th year, Cancer Council Victoria hopes to raise $2.8 million through their 2012 ABMT campaign to fund cancer research, prevention programs and support services.

Thanks Harbour Town for a tasty start to the day and an opportunity to do our part in the fight against cancer!

Sarah Rossato - 3008Docklands, Simon Duffield - NewQuay Precinct Manager & Michelle Kemp - Destination Docklands

Lauren & Ellen - Harbour Town Centre Management Docklands

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WHAt tHE DUCk!

by Rose Mercer Today I again heard certain individuals trotting out baffling phrases like, “Docklands has no soul” and “no sense of community”. I don’t understand: what does this mean?

Yes, we live in vertical villages, cocooned in our apartments, less likely to know and befriend our neighbours. However, after being a Docklander for almost three years,

we’ve found it far from soulless; there is a definite belonging-to-a-village feel, from friendly supermarket staff, The Hub and other businesses, and café owners. In fact, the local café, I believe, is emerging as the place where people connect, meet and interact – directly contributing to that sense of community and belongingness.

As new Docklanders, I remember taking an exploratory walk across our artistic Webb Bridge to Yarra’s Edge, past the pair of black swans, enjoying the white yachts shimmering against water and sky, where we discovered the Mad Duck Café tucked away in Tower 5. Talk about community, warmth, friendliness and great coffee too.

Adam and Jay, who bought the business a

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CHRISTIE IS FLYING HIGH! Photo Davie Wyatt

year ago, are committed to fostering that sense of belonging by creating a place where locals and visitors meet friends, neighbours, family, make new friends and are always welcomed with a smile.

“We know how isolated apartment living can be, we live here too,” they told me.

They always intended to address this issue, creating an environment in which customers are comfortable and associate with others. During weekdays you’ll also find local business people meeting and networking over coffee or lunch.

In addition to one of the best views in Melbourne, I love the café’s use of fresh ingredients and its range of organic and gluten-free food; a warm feeling of belonging suffuses me when asked, “the usual?”

Adam and Jay’s notion of building community is also about the small things and attention

By Lisa Quittner From Dulong in Queensland to Docklands, resident Christie Murphy is flying high in her final year at the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) and relishing in her new lifestyle at Docklands.

NICA is a national arts training institute that offers Australia’s only Bachelor of Circus Arts that attracts applicants from across Australia and around the world. Christie, 20, secured a place during the Brisbane national auditions and shortly after being accepted, packed her bags and moved to Melbourne to pursue her dream of one day joining the renowned, Cirque du Soleil.

This June Christie will perform with her fellow final year circus arts students in NICA’s stunning new production Lucy and the Lost Boy inspired by the evocative and bold street art of Melbourne’s iconic laneways. Devised and directed by award winning Australian physical theatre and circus director, Sally Richardson, Lucy and the Lost Boy will be performed at the National Circus Centre in Prahran for a strictly limited season and Christie would love her Docklands neighbours to see the show.

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Lucy and the Lost Boy follows the central character, Lucy, who dreams of being an artist while her parents have other plans. We fly with her on a high-energy adventure into the mysterious and uncharted territory inhabited by

to detail. If they know it’s your birthday, you get a little treat; if you’ve been ill they’ll try to cheer you up… and if you’re looking sad, you get chocolate; I know, I’m a grateful recipient.

To celebrate their first year, Adam and Jay announced: “For the month of June, and in partnership with 3008 Docklands Magazine, we are giving away a $100 Mad Duck Café Voucher,” so come celebrate this Docklands institution. This is community.

This is soul. This is our Docklands.

Mad Duck Cafe Fully licensed 92 River Esplanade, Docklands www.madduckcafe.com, 03 9681 8882

the free-spirited Flying Boy and Ladybird. This is a world in which creatures of the air clash with those of the ground with spellbinding feats of aerial bravado and spectacular acrobatics.

Before being accepted into NICA, Christie specialised in flying trapeze and lyra, performing at corporate events at Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast. She is currently training in tightwire and contortion hula hoop and is cast as one of the ground based, night people in Lucy and the Lost Boy. Training and preparation for the show is gruelling, as Christie explained the students spend 6 weeks training from 9am – 5pm with a one hour lunchbreak to prepare for the show. Students are on the stage throughout the performance exerting themselves physically in a series of dance, acrobatic, aerial and contortionist manoeuvres.

In light of this Christie really appreciates her weekends to recharge and unwind in her Docklands home where she enjoys walks along the river and especially visiting San Churro at Harbour Town.

See Christie in lucy and the lost Boy: When: 13 to 23 June, 2012 Where: NICA National Circus Centre - Green Street, Prahran tickets: Adult $27 | Concession $22 | Child U16 $18 | Family $72 Bookings: www.nica.com.au

It’s officially winter and now is the time to tuck into tasty soups to keep the winter chills at bay.

On Tuesday June 26 Melbourne food charity FareShare will sell 15 different soups prepared and donated by some of Melbourne’s best restaurants outside the NAB Building at Bourke Street.

These participating restaurants include Cutler & Co /La Luna/ Lamaros/ Rockpool/Spice Temple/The Grand Hotel/ The Meat & Wine Co./The Point/ The Baths Middle Brighton and Fog. These super soups will sell for $5 each and an additional $2 for an accompanying bread roll and all proceeds will go to this year’s Feed Melbourne campaign – supporting local food charities across Melbourne. While people are struggling to afford food, 700,000 tonnes of food is thrown into landfill every year in Victoria, which is the equivalent of 28,000 fully-stocked supermarkets.

Far too much of this is quality food, perfectly fit for human consumption

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SPOON AWAY DOCKLANDS WINTER CHILLS & SUPPORT FEED MElBOURNE and is over the amount required to feed all the people in Victoria who are going without. Increasingly, businesses have started offering this food to charities but many do not have the fridges, freezers, pantries and other capacity necessary to receive, store and hand out this food.

By just buying a delicious soup at lunchtime you are helping Feed Melbourne support these charities and allow them to accommodate food donations.

Alternatively, your workplace may wish to host a Share Lunch Fight Hunger drive which is also part of the Feed Melbourne Campaign. It’s simple -employees donate one day’s lunch money to help feed someone who’s going without. The official date for Share Lunch Fight Hunger is June 14, but you can choose any date in June to run your workplace event.

In 2012 the hope is to engage 100 businesses and companies in the campaign and raise $100,000 towards their target of $250,000. The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation will match dollar for dollar up to $250,000 raised. In the last three years Feed Melbourne has raised over $1,000,000 to help charities feed more people.

Grab a delicious soup on June 26th outside the NAB Building or host your own workplace Share lunch Fight Hunger event during June, every donation goes a long way in feeding fellow Victorians!

Adam D’Sylva - Photo Alex Coppel/Herald Sun

Visit www.feedmelbourne.org.au to register or contact claire.leach@fareshare.net.au

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COVER StORY - NkUMBA RUMBA

NkUMBA RUMBA – TRANSFORMING DOCKLANDS INTO THE HEART OF ‘DANCENESS’!

NkUMBA RUMBA IS COMING tO DOCklANDS! A THEATRICAL DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATING AFRICAN AND LATIN CULTURE, NKUMBA RUMBA IS AN ENERGETIC AND EXUBERANT SERIES OF FREE PERFORMANCES OPENING ON 1 JULY AND CONTINUING THROUGH UNTIL DECEMBER, IN VARIOUS DOCKLANDS LOCATIONS.

APPIAH ANNAN

The series will feature some of Melbourne’s most acclaimed world musicians and performers– Passi Jo, singer, band leader of the award-winning band Warako Musica and choreographer from Democratic Republic of Congo/ Republic of Congo; Asanti Dance Theatre’s Artistic Director, choreographer and dancer, Appiah Annan, musician and dancer Julius Sackey, and dancer, choreographer and teacher Ekow Crentsil, all from Ghana; Kojo Noah Owusu, master drummer, also from Ghana; Javier Fredes, master drummer/percussionist from Chile.

All performers are active members of their specific communities and the wider performing arts community and run dance and/or drumming classes and workshops regularly in locations around Melbourne.

The shows will combine traditional and improvised contemporary dance styles from the Congo and Ghana, embellished with Passi Jo’s beautifully articulated natural rhythm and Asanti’s outstanding combination of acrobatics, circus skills and decidedly modern take on their dance and music heritage. Accompanied by live drumming, they will weave their unique interpretations of folklore and legend into a show that promises to be nothing

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short of magical. A helping of delightfully cheeky comedy, so characteristic of African and Latin culture and performance, will be the treble clef to top the rhythmical score. Stunning visuals by Pam Kleemann will be added to the mix.

Nkumba meaning ‘naval’ or ‘umbilical cord’ and translating to ‘waist’ in the Kikongo dialect which is Passi Jo’s traditional language. Nkumba was later graced with the Spanish rolling ‘r’ sound, becoming known as Rumba.

Nkumba Rumba is a further development of a 2009 performance, Congo Cuba Nkumba, which was part of Cultural Intersections, an Artist-in-Residence initiative of Multicultural Arts Victoria, Ausdance and the City of Yarra. It traced the journey of traditional Congolese Rumba from Congo to Cuba via the slave trade and, over time, back again to Congo. The word Rumba comes from the Congolese word

Dance and music are powerful tools of unity. They break down barriers; they attract and delight; they embody joy and laughter; they encourage individual and community expression. A healthy, vibrant arts scene reflects a healthy, vibrant, engaged community.

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What media coverage they do get is generally negative. Nkumba Rumba plays a part in fostering the positive side of these two unique cultures, especially since Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, reigned as the dance capital of Africa for many decades. As well as being known as the ‘heart of darkness’, the DR Congo has also been known as the ‘heart of danceness’.

The focus of both African and Latin music is the body–how it absorbs everything going on around it, turning it into an energy that is explosive, physical and playful, animating dancers of all ages and social classes. The Nkumba Rumba audience may be passive observers enjoying the show but, in the spirit of age-old tradition, the performers will encourage the audience to actively participate in the dancing, finding their own rhythm as well as experiencing other cultural rhythms. These shows are destined to transform Docklands into a vibrant Melburnian ‘heart of danceness’.

The opening performance on 1 July is part of Multicultural Arts Victoria’s unique Emerge Festival, an annual multi-arts festival focusing on refugee and emerging cultures. This highly acclaimed festival, which attracts large and diverse audiences, will spill over into the Docklands precinct for the first time. At a similar time across the oceans in Ghana, West Africa, Panafest, a national African

festival is celebrating the strength and resilience of African culture with this year’s overall theme of re-uniting the family, and a member of Asanti Dance Theatre is performing there also.

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The first two performances leaping off the Docklands stage have been scheduled to coincide with independence in Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Belgian Congo, then Zaire), 30 June 30 1960 and Republic of Congo (formerly French Congo), 15 August 1960. Both Congos are home to Passi Jo, and by highlighting these dates attention is drawn to two African nations that get little media attention in Australia, but where war and conflict have had devastating consequences.

The shows start at 2.30pm and coincide with the Docklands Sunday Market.

You could be part of the ripple effect that unites the global family in an afternoon of colour, rhythm and lifeaffirming joy, by bringing your family, and telling your friends. Experience African dance theatre that embodies sensuality and vitality; indulge in some playful African/Latino folklore comedy; witness dance moves that make your jaw drop and your pelvis rock!

This project has been funded by the City of Melbourne 2012 Arts Grant Program, and is supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria. It is presented by Tokolonga Dance & Music who are still seeking funding. Nkumba Rumba has been posted on the Pozible.com crowdfunding website. If you’d like to become a supporter, please visit http://www. pozible.com.au/index.php/archive/ index/5830 to pledge your support and receive an appreciative reward!

Performance dates and locations: 1 July - Harbour Esplanade North 19 August - NewQuay Promenade

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3008Docklands Magazine is proud to be a media partner and supporter of Nkumba Rumba exclusively across Docklands.

Dates and upcoming performance times will be published prior to all events.

21 October - Harbour Esplanade South

For further information ring 0409 145 600 or go to www.tokolonga.com.au

16 December - Piazza stage, Waterfront City

Pam Kleemann © 2012 Project Manager, Nkumba Rumba Ekow Crentsil - ‘Asanti Dance Theatre - Pettigrew Photography’

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By tom Elliott Although it’s supposed to be nothing more than a boring financial summary of the government’s plans for the year ahead, the federal budget appears now capable of bringing out the worst in Australians. To be specific, it confirms something I’ve always suspected – that we have become a nation of whingers.

In any progressive tax system, the burden of providing revenue for governmental purposes will always fall more heavily on the wealthy than the poor. Whilst we might argue about the degree of such progressivism, no one in modern Australia truly believes we should abandon it as a fundamental principle of our fiscal system.

The payments side of the budget also

reinforces this progressive thinking, as benefits are handed out to those who, in society’s view, appear unable to provide adequately for themselves. Again, this is a principle accepted by most citizens (especially those favoured by whichever political party is in power!).

Over the last few years, however, the general acceptance of taxing the rich and giving to the poor has gradually been replaced by the cry (apologies to the band Moving Pictures) of “What about me?”.

No sooner is a budget handed down that columns of winners and losers are published in various newspapers, with accompanying photos of smiling and/ or glum members of the public. Any funds taken (taxed) from the glum are regarded as a form of theft, while the multitude of welfare payments now in

existence have become a fiscal right of those lucky enough to receive them.

Curiously, I don’t blame individuals for this growing sense of entitlement and betrayal; rather, I blame successive governments for failing to explain properly why extra monies might be needed, and how they can be best spent.

Around election times, for example, public cash is splashed about in a manner designed to win votes in marginal seats, causing an understandably cynical public to label such spending ‘pork barrelling’ (from a time when politicians would attempt to curry favour by feeding voters from barrels of pork at public meetings).

In my view, the time has come for the Treasurer to stand up and prove how annual taxation and spending measures will truly contribute to the national good.

In the late 40s, for example, I very much doubt it was difficult for either Chifley or Menzies to spell out the vision needed to fund the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme. Yet its modern equivalent,

the National Broadband Network, is regarded by Labor as nation building, yet by the Coalition as a white elephant.

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HAVE WE BECOME A NAtION OF BUDGETARY WHINGERS?

Given the fractious state of contemporary parliamentary politics, such divisions over major budget items are likely to remain.

As a result, sadly, the public will continue to ignore President Kennedy’s exhortation in his inaugural address to: “Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.”

Tom Elliott is Director of both MM&E Capital Pty Ltd, a Melbourne based hedge fund, and Beulah Capital Pty Ltd, a private wealth manager.

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A CALL FOR CALM IN UNCERtAIN tIMES… by andrew hewison The first half of this year had shown signs of world markets beginning to calm somewhat.

No news out of Europe was good news and the U.S economy appeared to be dusting itself off from the lows of the GFC. This also meant that journalists had to look elsewhere for their next big headline. Unfortunately, we are not quite out of the woods yet.

Recent French elections have unearthed a new Government, one which is focused on not only austerity in Europe but investing in growth also. This has of course brought into question the current European Union (EU) bailout measures for the region.

At the same time elections were held in Greece. Unfortunately, no clear winner could be found and as a result the Greeks have been forced back to the polls. The concerning factor here is that the party currently running

second is opposed to Greece’s austerity measures, measures that will ensure they qualify for the further handouts. Failure to continue cost cutting would almost guarantee Greece’s departure from the EU.

with my response, but none the less an important ‘record’ to play again.

These two issues create something markets despise – Uncertainty.

• Remember, timing the market is a dangerous game. Always take a long term view and remember that quality companies will always navigate their way through troubled waters and come through the storm stronger than before.

On a local front, issues such as a minority Government that is obsessed with returning our country to surplus at any cost and an opposition who states that ‘when’ they take over (it’s not really a matter of ‘if’), they plan to scrap the mining and carbon taxes, only serves to add fuel to the fire.

The result of uncertainty tends to be volatility.

Investors will jump at shadows and markets will likely react, both up and down!

We are being asked by some clients and investors at large “What should I do?” I may sound like a broken record

RECRUIT, INNOVATE &

EXCItE YOUR StAFF! In an ever-changing business landscape, companies today must push to be innovative, creative and inspiring to attract and retain the best staff. Recruiting is the first step that influences the heart and soul of your business.

Here are 7 tips for the best way to recruit, innovate, and excite your staff: Interviews are a two way street – It’s important to remember that you and your business will also be judged in the interview.

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Take the time to engage your candidate and promote the business benefits.

Create that winning team – Skills are crucial, but so are team dynamics.

When recruiting, as Steve Jobs did at Apple, select a candidate that will boost your team dynamics.

Room to Grow - When recruiting use the position description as a guide only. The best recruits need to be challenged and given room for growth.

• Try to ignore the noise made by the media. They will look to whip you into frenzy at every swing and roundabout.

• If you are client of Hewison Private Wealth, your portfolio has been constructed for a purpose. Whether it is for capital growth, income generation, or both. Short term volatility does not impact the long term strategy. If you happen to be managing your wealth elsewhere, ensure you have the right strategy!

Get creative – Stimulate and encourage your team to think, act and be more creative. Fresh and original ideas will bring life and colour into your business.

Follow your instincts – Take a risk with your staff if it feels right, follow your intuition, it has got you this far. transparency - Be transparent with your team. People crave unity and trust in work environments this will help reap outstanding benefits.

Reward and Recognition – Always recognise and acknowledge your team’s contribution, praising and rewarding your staff ensures that they know when they have done things right, and they will do it again.

• As an extension from my point above, asset allocation is the cornerstone of any strategy and re-balancing back to it is the key. A fall in the Australian share market may mean you are underweight in this area. Perhaps there are some opportunities to purchase quality, undervalued companies?

Finally, if you remain nervous I would encourage you to contact your Adviser and talk to them about your personal position to ease any fears and ensure you remain on a steady course.

Andrew Hewison is Director and a Certified Financial Planner with Hewison Private Wealth and a regular 3008 Docklands Contributor: level 4, 102 Albert Road, South Melbourne Ph: 9682 1900 Web: www.hewison.com.au

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TAKING OUT YOUR COMPETITORS ...

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Name: Robert Wilson title: Managing Director Business: 3R Hospitality time in Docklands: 2 years Why Docklands: I also live in Docklands. I love the precinct and the ease of access to the CBD, public transport and CityLink. I am also excited by the prospect of what it will become.

Your Business in a Nutshell: We offer business development advice for independent and brand affiliated hotels, small to medium size hospitality management companies, owning groups, private and institutional investors.

A successful business needs: A strong culture and smart, astute people.

Whose brain would you like to pick?

Nelson Mandela for inspiration and Warren Buffett for business.

What is your definition of success in business: Sustainability, financial viability and a reputation for excellence.

What inspires you: Creativity, flawless execution.

Biggest mistake business owners can make: Forgetting the basics.

What keeps you up at night: I sleep well.

Most surprising discovery since being located at Docklands? There is far more here than most people realise.

What is your businesses mantra? Just do it right.

Most important office/business tool?

Smart phone.

What is your key goal for the next 5 years?

To be an Australia based, pan-Asia provider of hospitality services.

Words of advice: Keep your balance.

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It’s a dog-eat-dog landscape: competition is tough. What if there was a way to cut out the competition so effectively that they became irrelevant? Instead of competitors you had colleagues who you could use as a resource to build your business?

take Out Anyone When you try to describe your ideal client do any of the following words feature?

Anyone, Everyone, Someone that...

Take them all out because they are all tell-tale signs that you’ve not adequately understood your client. You need to be able to describe him or her with as much detail as possible. It’s not too much of an exaggeration to say that you need to understand them so well that you could buy their underwear for them. You should be able to describe the problems that you solve for them. Give your ideal client a name and talk about them using he or she.

Whereas price only goes one way, value is a two way thing. Your client has to recognise the value that you offer and pay according to its availability or scarcity. Chips are cheap for a reason.

If your client needs to understand your value then it’s critical that you do too.

take Out Mediocrity There’s one more thing you have to do: you’ve got to be excellent at what you do: not just good, but excellent. You might pay a premium for the best chips in town, but the moment they’re only good they’re forgotten.

Putting It All together Do these things and you’ll soon have your competitors wanting to find out more. They might even want to take you out ... for a coffee or lunch.

take Out Price In a competitive market, price is more important but if you compete on price, the only way is down. You end up having to be cheapest and then it’s about volume: stack ‘em high and sell ‘em cheap. Is that an enticing proposition? If not, take out the words price and cheap and talk about value and investment.

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Rejection - Why Customers Often Say “No!” Date: wednesday, 11th July 2012 Address: servcorp, 101 Collins street, Melbourne time: 5:30pm - 7pm Speaker: Dr Marcus powe Info: who looks forward to change? Your customers and your clients? the answer is probably “no”. there are a number of barriers that are erected and will slow down or prevent change from occurring. barriers include: the Value barrier, the risk barrier, the tradition barrier and the image barrier.

Dr powe will talk you through his recommended strategies and systems that can be enforced in order to break through those barriers and encourage new innovative ideas to be introduced.

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MElBOURNE WAtER MAkES tHE MOVE tO DOCklANDS This June, Melbourne Water joins the bevy of notable corporations based at Docklands. Within the first two weeks of the month, Melbourne Water will

relocate 770 employees to their new offices at Digital Harbour located at 990 La Trobe Street in Docklands. This will allow employees currently located at their Melbourne offices to work within one location, resulting in better business efficiency.

“After many years of spreading our city-based offices across four locations we’re pleased to be able to bring everyone under one roof at Docklands. We work across greater Melbourne and beyond and Docklands offers a central location with a good range of amenities and access to public transport” said Malcolm Haynes,

General Manager of Business Services.

Melbourne Water will complete the move to its new city-based office at 990 La Trobe Street by the end of June.

Most of Melbourne Water’s office-based activities have been headquartered at 100 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, since 2002. In the past few years, growth in the corporation’s capital projects, expansion of the area of responsibility for managing waterways and the co-location of IT services led to leases of additional office space in East Melbourne and Collingwood.

Outgrowing their head office location seven years ago and taking on seven commercial leases since that time just to keep up with their significant business

growth, Melbourne Water seized the opportunity to consolidate their city workforce into one central location rather than renew existing leases.

Malcolm Haynes adds, “The move is the culmination of a rigorous tendering process with a strong focus on value for money and sustainability.

The Docklands office, built by Digital Harbour, will be far more water and energy efficient than the older buildings from which we’re relocating.”

The 990 La Trobe Street’s base building was recently awarded the highest (6 Stars) Green Star certified rating in the ‘Design Category’ by the Green Building Council Australia. Melbourne Water are targeting an achievement of 6 Green Star ‘as built’ certification for their interior fit out, and 5 Star NABERS rating, which measures operational impacts on the environment.

A hearty welcome to the neighbourhood Melbourne Water!

CItY’S DRAFt 2012-13 BUDGEt – WHAT’S IN IT FOR DOCKLANDS? The City of Melbourne’s draft 2012-13 budget delivers a down payment on crucial community infrastructure for Docklands in its second decade.

The centrepiece of the package for Docklands in this financial year is a $12.95 million library and community centre of which the City of Melbourne is contributing $4.75 million. To be located at the intersection where Collins Street will soon meet Bourke Street, the new Docklands Library and Community Centre development is a direct result of community wide consultation undertaken in 2011. By September 2013, the building will be completed.

Centrally located new multipurpose sports courts will provide a place for Docklands residents and visitors to meet and play.

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The City of Melbourne has committed $300,000 to deliver this project.

As Docklands evolves, new ideas and projects will continue to be advanced.

To this end, a further $1 million has been set aside to support developments flowing from the soon-to-be released Docklands Community and Place Plan.

Other investments for Docklands include: • $320,000 for way-finding signage; • $100,000 for a new taxi shelter in Harbour Esplanade; • $200,000 package for Destination Docklands to continue promotional efforts and to generate activities to attract visitors; • $160,000 for Docklands New Year’s Eve activities;

• $120,000 for delivery of the Docklands Winter Fireworks Program (every Friday in July), and; • $217,000 for Sponsorship of Events in Docklands as part of the Event Partnership Program.

Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said that while the first decade of Docklands focused on development and buildings, the second decade was centred around the people of Docklands.

“We are pleased to be bringing Melbourne’s unique sense of community to Docklands through imaginative, welldesigned places for this ever-changing precinct. While our financial investment is significant, equally important is our commitment to meaningful engagement and partnerships in Docklands.”

Councillor Kevin Louey, Co-Chair of the Docklands Coordination Committee said that the budget demonstrated the City of Melbourne’s commitment to our newest community.

“We have listened to the needs of the people who call Docklands home and we are delighted to make this significant investment. These projects focus on bringing the people who live and work in Docklands together.”

The draft budget is open for public consultation until 5pm Friday 8 June 2012.

A final version will be considered by Council on Tuesday 28 June 2012.

The Australian Unity Dental Centre overlooks the magnificent Block Arcade walkway and while this year heralds ten years at this Collins Street location, Australian Unity Dental also celebrates 50 years in 2012, looking after the dental health of Melburnians since 1962.

Despite their long history, the Australian Unity Dental Centre offers members and non-members alike the most up to date and progressive dental care services available, utilising the latest technology and equipment, as well as professional expertise across the full facet of dentistry to ensure your

dental health will keep you smiling!

It’s not until you take a walk around this impressive practice that one fully appreciates the breadth and scope of services on offer. The practice houses seven treatment rooms, as well as a digital OPG X-ray room. There are twenty practitioners to choose from, both male and female, among them a Periodontist, Oral Surgeon and Orthodontist as well as highly qualified and experienced dental nurses and efficient administration staff.

Visiting the dentist for some is often fraught with trepidation but today’s technology takes much of the fear out

of maintaining good dental health, and let’s be honest – we are going to need our teeth for the duration of our lives, not to forget, the first thing most people will notice about you is usually your smile.

As Head of Dental at Australian Unity, Alan Baldwin explains, the practice primarily focuses on preventative dental care: “Maintaining regular dental check-ups often alleviates the need for major procedures, which can take the anxiety out of a visit to the dentist”.

All X-rays taken onsite use digital technology which can use approximately one tenth of the radiation required when

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having film X-rays taken. These days, dental implantology can replace the need for removable prosthetic devices and can also offer an alternative to bridgework.

Australian Unity Dental Centre offers complimentary but comprehensive cosmetic consultations to makeover your smile. They also offer the Zoom in-chair tooth whitening process which only takes about 90 minutes and the Invisalign orthodontic system to help realign and adjust your smile.

Despite their name, Australian Unity Dental Centre welcomes everyone, you don’t have to be an Australian Unity Health Insurance member nor do you need to have any private health insurance cover. Appointments are necessary, but if you have an emergency just call and you’ll be seen as soon as possible.

Australian Unity Dental Centre is open: Monday to Friday between 8am – 6pm Saturdays between 8am – 1pm

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STRETCHING… WHAt tYPE AND WHEN?

By Dr Chloe Harris –Osteopath

training regime. Let’s face it, everyone knows they ‘should’ be stretching, and know they should dedicate some part of their day to lengthening their muscles. However, not everyone is confident in when they should be stretching with regards to an effective warm-up, and with which specific type of stretching. the warm-up…

The concept of stretching has always been a controversial topic when either starting exercise, or when following a

Some people see the warm-up as an interruption to their exercising, in addition with an uncertainty of how much and what type of warm-up is most beneficial. The Journal of Sports Medicine (2007) indicates that prior to activity, a sub-maximal warmup should be implemented with a stretching regime within the 15 minutes prior to the activity. Generally speaking, global full body aerobic exercise that encompasses a large range of muscles, such as a light jog, is a common and effective warm up.

the stretching…

There are two common types of stretching: static and dynamic. Static stretching involves resisting motion in a still position, whereas dynamic stretching involves stretching the muscles whilst moving or in a series of motions. Static stretching usually involves a series of stretches including the Gluteal region, Hamstring, Quadriceps and Calf complex stretch against an object or on the ground.

Dynamic stretching aims at preparing the body for activity via the rehearsal of sport specific actions. This type of stretch allows repetitive muscle lengthening, increases blood flow and stimulation of nerves. Nowadays, dynamic stretching is what you will most likely see the professional athletes, such as AFL, Soccer or Netball players, as data suggests it is better suited to maintain performance on power activities and produces a superior jumping and sprint performance, described in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

intensity exercise, such as jogging • Include a stretching routine within 15 minutes prior to the activity • Make the warm up and stretching specific: the body needs to prepare for the activity, which means specific warm up and stretch accordingly, such as dynamic stretching for a soccer game compared to static stretching for yoga classes • A low intensity cool down with the appropriate static stretching So the next time you head out the door and for some exercise, think of including the appropriate stretching regime specific to your activity to help lengthen the muscles, increase blood flow, and therefore, aiming to maximise performance.

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• Include an adequate warm up – around 3-6 minutes of submaximal

RESIStANt StARCH MAY HElP tO PROtECt AGAINSt BOWEl CANCER Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and could protect against genetic damage implicated in bowel cancer.

Western diets are typically low in fibre and have been linked with a higher incidence of bowel cancer. Even though Australians eat more dietary fibre than many other western countries, bowel cancer is still the second most commonly reported cancer in Australia with 30 new cases diagnosed every day.

Dr David Topping, from CSIRO’s Food Futures Flagship, said this is referred to as ‘the Australian paradox’.

“We have been trying to find out

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why Australians aren’t showing a reduction in bowel cancer rates and we think the answer is that we don’t eat enough resistant starch, which is one of the major components of dietary fibre,” Dr Topping said.

These findings, published in the latest issue of The Journal of Nutrition, reinforce the fact that dietary fibre is beneficial for human health, but go further to show that fibre rich in resistant starch is even better.

“It’s not just the amount of fibre that we eat that’s important, but the diversity of fibre in our diet,” Dr Topping said. “We studied various sources of resistant

starch, including corn and wheat, and the results suggest they could all protect against DNA damage in the colon, which is what can cause cancer.”

Resistant starch is a component of dietary fibre that resists digestion in the small intestine and instead passes through to the bowel where it has positive effects on bowel health.

Resistant starch is sometimes called the third type of dietary fibre (in addition to soluble and insoluble fibre) and is found in legumes, some wholegrain breads and cereals, firm bananas and cooked and cooled potatoes, pasta and rice.

Information courtesy of CSIRO Australia

Dr David Topping

Sometimes conflicting, often confusing, nutrition is a complex science with many interpretations and quick fixes on fat loss. While it is impossible to sum up nutrition for fat loss in one or even two articles, I promote to my clients five must knows.

metabolism, helps you avoid sugar spikes and burns fat. Aim to eat at least every 2.5 hours with three main meals and two snacks. Note. a snack could be a banana or a handful of nuts.

4. PORtION CONtROl - FISt RUlE

1. CHOOSE GOOD FAtS

2. REPlACE REFINED SUGARS AND WHItE

Avoid over eating by using the fist rule to help control portion servings of your meals to lose fat and be healthier.

Replace bad fats with good fats to help lose weight, lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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A GUIDE TO LIVE BY

SAY YES TO GOOD FATS Polyunsaturated Fats - Fish, vegetable oils, walnuts, brazil nuts and seeds Monounsaturated Fats - Olive oil, avocado, canola, peanut oil, almonds, peanuts, cashews and hazelnuts SAY NO NO NO TO BAD FATS Saturated Fats - Takeaway foods, commercially baked products and dairy Trans Fats - Commercially baked products - pies, pastries, cakes, biscuits and buns

Replace processed sugars and white starches to lose weight, avoid sugar spikes and be healthier.

TRY THIS INSTEAD • Whole beans and lentils • Brown rice, barley, amaranth, quinoa • Pasta - al dente (preferably vegetable or wholemeal pasta) • Low GI Breads and ‘grainy’ bread • Unprocessed cereal (think All-Bran) • Raw sugars - raw honey, stevia, black strap molasses, coconut palm sugar, maple syrup

3. EAt FIVE tIMES A DAY Keeping your body fueled increases your

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• Lean Protein = 1 fist or less • Grains = 1 fist • Dairy = 1 fist • Vegetables = at least 2 fists • Fruit = 1 fist

If you have been inactive for more than three months or have an existing medical condition always check with your doctor before commencing an exercise program.

5. OUtPUt EXCEEDS INPUt This is pretty basic after looking at the previous 4 points, this one caps it off. If you want to change your body composition, the easiest way to look at it is this: output exceeds input. If you eat less bad foods replace them with good foods, and exercise a little more than you currently are, you are going to see changes in your body and health.

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EMOtIONAl INtEllIGENCE that your Emotional Intelligence goes a long way to determine your success and happiness in many aspects of your life.

By Nicole Hutcheson - Kinesiology Practitioner & Instructor The way we react to situations and circumstances says a lot about our strength of character. We have the capacity to choose how we think, act and feel. This ability is called Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence is your ‘street smarts’. It reflects your ability to deal successfully with your feelings, other people, everyday situations and relationships. It is a skill that can be learned and developed. Research shows

The first step to developing your Emotional Intelligence is the understanding and acceptance that your thoughts, feelings and actions are a choice. If somebody cuts you off in traffic, you can chose to feel angry, to beep your horn, yell and gesture at them out the window, or you can chose to keep calm, let the other driver pass and both of you continue on your journey.

Emotional Intelligence is realising that the other drivers actions have nothing to do with you, are not a direct attack on you and you don’t need to take it onboard.

There are five main aspects that make up your Emotional Intelligence.

Self awareness is all about observing yourself and recognising a feeling as it arises. It’s about understanding your feelings and being able to identify the underlying reasons for it. In the example above, at first you may have felt angry at the other driver, but the underlying reason

SOMEtIMES WE HAVE tO lEt GO

By tahlia Mandie – Psychotherapist & Family Counsellor What is it about expectations? They have this funny way of creeping up on you, surprising you and then often disappointing you in the process.

Admittedly we all have them. But what benefit do they really serve us. I mean, if we are always getting disappointed by them, shouldn’t we just let them go?

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‘Expectation’ – the act or state of looking forward or anticipating.

So there is a purpose. We all need something to look forward to. But maybe it is rather about “looking forward” as opposed to “expecting” something to be a certain way that we should strive for. If we are constantly trying to predict and anticipate the future we very well may miss the simple moments in the process. If we are always putting pressure on ourselves to be a certain way, achieve to a specific standard or for others to be something and do something … gee, I am getting anxious just thinking about it.

would have been because you felt unsafe.

Once the danger has passed, so too can the emotion. You have total control. No one else can ‘make’ you feel anything.

Managing your emotions in an appropriate manner, and the way you handle other people’s emotions is also important. If your boss or spouse is in a bad mood, it takes Emotional Intelligence to not react, and take it onboard, and to realise that there are many possibilities for their mood and probably have nothing to do with you.

Motivating yourself is the ability to persist in the face of setbacks and to keep in the zone, working towards achieving your goals. It’s about taking responsibility for your actions.

Empathy is the ability to read other people’s emotions without them having to tell you how they feel. It’s about being perceptive and sensitive to others and being able to see other points of view- recognising that everyone has something positive to offer.

Managing relationships focuses on how you gauge the mood of a group and how you can

Take the moment as it comes. ‘Going with the flow’…okay, maybe more simple in words than in action. Unless your expectations are there to challenge you to achieve better and do better, let them go. There is enough pressure surrounding us. There is enough stress.

The finer details, the simple details -these are what matter. Letting go a little more is on my agenda for this month. Is it on yours too? tahlia is a psychotherapist and family counsellor, writer and blogger helping individuals, couples and families navigate through life’s challenges and move forward.

See more of tahlia’s work at www.directionexploring.com.au or www.theparentingfiles.com.au

change it. It takes Emotional Intelligence to realise that enthusiasm and positivity is just as contagious as pessimism and negativity.

There are many things that you can do to increase your Emotional Intelligence.

There are many books written and workshops you can attend. Kinesiology is also a brilliant way to change the way you think and react to situations and this is an area that I am constantly helping to develop in my clients. Once they recognise that they are in control of their thoughts, feelings and actions they are able to create happiness and success in their lives.

Nicole Hutcheson is a highly skilled Professional kinesiology Practitioner and an internationally qualified Instructor. Nicole has been a Docklands resident for over 7 years and is a regular 3008 contributor.

If you would like to make an appointment with Nicole, call 9819 6835 or email chikinesiology.com.au nicole@chikinesiology.com.au

If the Docklands Toastmasters Club had to be described in one word, that word would be ‘social’.

Toastmasters is about providing a comfortable environment to hone and perfect your public speaking and leadership abilities in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Toastmasters is an international organisation which is widely applauded for identifying strengths in public speaking attributes and in providing a supportive and enjoyable environment for developing improvement in this area.

It has a wide demographic of members, with a wide range of life experience, careers, interests and cultures. It is a dynamic group, meetings follow the usual structure of a Toastmasters meeting but with social nights as well (such as Induction Night, and evenings with different themes). The main attraction of Docklands Toastmasters is their informal, friendly and receptive nature at the Club.

Docklands Toastmasters is the only club in the Southern Division to have achieved Distinguished Club status thanks to awesome contributions of their club officers! They are open to guests and new faces and look

forward to meeting anyone interested in improving their communication and leadership skills!

Docklands toastmasters meet at the Hub @ Docklands, located near the corner of Bourke St and Harbour Esplanade at Docklands. (look for a red building.) Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, but in the case of a public holiday, meetings take place on the tuesday evening. Doors open from 6:20pm.

For further information visit: www.docklands.toastmastersclubs.org

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‘You Deserve Nothing’

by Alexander Maksik The dazzling beauty of Paris provides a sensual background for this story of seduction, frustration and the failure to live up to expectations. You Deserve Nothing is Alexander Maksik’s debut novel, and takes what threatens to be a tired storyline – a teacher everyone reveres becoming romantically involved with a student – and renders it with language and detail that makes it raw and mesmerising.

The story unfolds over the course of a year at a prestigious international school for the children of diplomats and business executives. These are students who have been moved around so much that they are worldlier and more jaded than most teenagers, though every bit as lost. The narrative shifts between three different voices – Will, Gilad and Marie -each of which Maksik captures with subtle nuance and authenticity.

Will is one of those teachers we all wish we had - that inspiring, charismatic, rebellious teacher so mythologised in books and movies, who really cares about knowledge and wants to open up minds beyond the narrow confines of the class syllabus. Will leads a small group of senior students in seminars on Satre, Hemingway, Faulkner and Camus, challenging them to apply ideas about life, death, religion and fate to their own lives. Students who have never cared about academics before study obsessively to earn his praise. As Gilad, one of Will’s most devoted admirers, says, “Those many of us who loved him, we did what he asked. And we felt important, we felt wild, we felt like poets and artists, we felt like adults living in the world with books

in our hands, with pens, with passions.”

Of course, Will the teacher is as much of a myth as it sounds like. Will the man is already disillusioned with it, as much as he still thrives on it – the phrase “it was all I had” is repeated several times throughout his passages. In his personal life he is weak, aimless, struggling to be an example of what he teaches. He finds himself in a relationship with Marie almost without knowing why. Though Marie is consumed by an unrecognisable passion and yearns for real intimacy, the affair is something that just seems to happen to Will, without much thought or involvement from him.

The chapters told from Marie’s perspective are perhaps the most intriguing. Quietly frustrated, quietly lonely, and sick of following around her obnoxious friend Ariel, Marie is looking for something to change her life. The visceral emotions of adolescence are captured in strikingly simple statements – “She was my best friend. I hated her” – and the terrible flatness and emptiness she feels permeates the novel, filling it with a sense of loneliness that never quite eases, no matter how physically close she gets to Will. “I started to have the impression that I was making love to a ghost or a phantom or something,” she says. “And more than once I felt that I could have been anyone. Anyone at all.”

Maksik’s prose is thought-provoking, and as he weaves philosophical discussions into the text he reaches right down to the heart of the story – the tension between desire and action that simmers beneath the surface. As Will tells his class, “That’s the whole point, right there… the distance between desire and action, between what you want and what you do. That tension, that’s everything.”

JUNE 2012

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