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Regional Arts News

REGIONAL ARTS FUND GRANTS FOR 16 MAJOR PROJECTS IN 2004
The Minister for the Arts and Sport, Senator Rod Kemp has announced sixteen new NSW regional arts projects to receive funding under the Australian Government's Regional Arts Fund for 2004. Nearly forty communities across the state will benefit from funding of $165,052 for an impressive and diverse range of projects. The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative that aims to support the arts in regional and remote Australia. It is managed by Regional Arts NSW in this state on behalf of the Government. This year we received forty applications for funding under the program, requesting a total $504,802. For more information click [here]

FTO ANNOUNCES LATEST FUNDING TO EMERGING NSW FILMMAKERS
The New South Wales Film and Television Office today announced grants of almost $250,000 to support new talent in the state under the Young Filmmakers Fund, New Feature Film Writers Scheme and the Digital Visual FX scheme. For more information click [here].

WINNERS OF PLAY NOW/ACT NOW ANNOUNCED
Twelve finalist short films were screened at the Chauvel Cinema Paddington on 21 October at the Play Now/Act Now Awards Ceremony. The entries in this year's competition, were created by young people aged 18 to 25 years old from across the state and explored the theme of 'Getting Smashed: Young people, alcohol and drugs'. In first place, winning $10,000 was producer, writer and director Ben Briand for his film Leaving. Play Now Act Now is part of the NSW Government's Youth Alcohol Action Plan 2001-2005 and is proudly funded by NSW Health and coordinated by Metro Screen. (If you are interested in a screening of the films in your community contact Katrina Beck Tel 02 9361 5318 Website www.playnowactnow.net.au.)

ARTS NORTH WEST HAS MOVED
Arts North West has relocated its office from the back of the Glen Innes Town Hall to upstairs at the Glen Innes Visitor Information Centre. The Arts North West phone number, email and postal address will remain unchanged but please note that the new fax number 02 6732 4995. For more information about Arts North West click [here].

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Seminars, Workshops, Training + Events

'THE MIKADO'
30 October - 15 November, Queanbeyan

The Queanbeyan players present one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular works. This fabulous show features wonderful music, beautiful visuals and glorious singing. Tickets $25/20 Contact Canberra Ticketing 02 6257 1066

LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY NOVEMBER EXHIBITIONS
November

Throughout November, Lismore Regional Gallery presents Water Supply by Liz Stops - an installation in mixed media; Panorama by Jan Davis - a series of drawings and digital prints, responding to the garden environment and dealing with issues of classification and naming; Home and Away by Gary Jolley - an exhibition exploring a dialogue between the creation and interrelation of works made over twenty years of unremitting investigation and practice both in Australia and overseas; Loungeroom Landscapes by Sharon Walker - the second in a series of domestic installations exploring personal collections; and Shed Sutra by Andrew MacDonald, an exhibition displaying a collection of handmade tools and furniture. Contact the Gallery Tel 02 6622 2209 Email artgallery@lismore.nsw.gov.au Website www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/gallery

SHORT SITED SCRIPTWRITING WORKSHOP
Saturday 1 November, 9am-5pm South Coast Writers' Centre, Wollongong

Billy Marshall Stoneking from the Australian Film Television & Radio School in Sydney returns to Wollongong to run this intensive one-day scriptwriting workshop for the Short Sited Film Festival. Last year, Billy's workshop was booked out well in advance, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from the participants. Places are limited, and bookings are essential. Cost $40 Contact David at Relativity Studios & Productions Tel 4226 4577 Email davidk@relativity.com.au

SHORT SITED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
Sunday November 2, 10am-4pm, Town Hall, Wollongong

Relativity Studios & Productions, Short Sited's official production company, will be taking the reins for this informal and informative practical workshop in short film production. Short Sited's Technical Co-ordinator, Gerardo Ceres, will be joined by past Short Sited winners Melvin J. Montalban (2001) and Keean Murrell Snape (2003), as he takes people through some tips on getting the most out of limited resources. A great chance to check out a Steadicam, dolly tracks, and other bits and pieces. Cost $30. Contact David at Relativity Studios Tel 4226 4577 Email davidk@relativity.com.au

THE WILDLIFE WALKABOUT - FROG DAY
Sunday 2nd November, 10am - 3pm, Wirrimbirra Sanctuary, Bargo

Hop along to Frog Day. See the Wirrimbirra Reptile Display, enjoy Wildlife Walks and meet Brad the Reptile Hunter! Take a walk with Fran and hear legends of Wollondilly and learn about frogs with wildlife expert Anthony Stimson. Entry is free. Contact Wirrimbirra Sanctuary Tel 02 4684 1112 Website www.stonequarry.com.au/wirrimbirra.

OLE NEILSEN AND BELINDA WEBSTER EXHIBITION
2 November - 7 December

Photographer Belinda Webster and sculptor Ole Nielsen will be joining forces for an exhibition at Kangaroo Valley's Bock Gallery. The exhibition will be opened on by Judge Jane Mathews, and will feature a performance by Canberra cellist and composer, David Pereira. Pereira will play the world premiere of a new work written for the exhibition - Totem - inspired by Webster's photographs. Tel 02 4465 1866 Mail Bock Gallery, Main Road, Kangaroo Valley NSW.

ALBURY BORDER AND REGIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS
8 & 9 November, Albury Wodonga

The Albury Border and Regional Film Festival are providing the chance to learn the skills involved in short filmmaking. Participants will have the opportunity to work with professional filmmakers and learn about: developing ideas, writing a script, storyboarding, sound and lighting, camera basics and filming and editing. Participants will have the opportunity to screen their short film at the inaugural Border and Region Film Festival in March 2004, a free outdoor event in QEII Square Albury. Cost $80. Contact Albury City Tel 02 6023 8111 Website www.barff.com.au.

FREE PERFORMANCE AT MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM
9 November

Performers from Murray Conservatorium, Jane Rayner (flute), Wendy Hansen (soprano), Peter Lynch (guitar), Catriona Manguy (cello), Roman Turewicz and Ursula Genaehr (piano), will present a selection of works by Stuart Greenbaum. The event is free and at 2:30pm at the Albury Regional Art Gallery and the composer will give an informative introduction to each work. Contact Albury Regional Art Gallery, Albury NSW for tickets Tel 02 6042 0901.

BIG SCREEN 2003 FILM FESTIVAL
13 -15 NOVEMBER, DUBBO

Films to be screened include Harvie Krumpet - featuring animated plasticine figures, this film won the best short film at the recent Melbourne Film Festival; and The Honorable Wally Norman - a political comedy from acclaimed director Ted Emery of the ABC's Kath and Kim fame. The films start at 7.30 pm at the Reading Cinemas in the Riverdale Shopping Centre. Tickets and information available from the Cinema. Contact David Dwyer at the Dubbo City Council Tel 68814302

THE MANAGEMENT OF MUSEUM DEVELOPMENTS INTERCOM CONFERENCE 2003
November 18 - 20

This conference in hosted by the Australian War Memorial and supported by the Commonwealth Department of Communication, Information Technology and the Arts and The Australian National University. In recent years there has been unprecedented building and redevelopment programs in the museum and gallery sector. Some have been major greenfields developments, others have been programs of renewal while the institution continued to operate. This conference seeks to examine how such projects can be managed effectively, while delivering quality outcomes within the restraints of budget and time. The conference will be held at the Telstra Theatre and Courtyard Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACT and will cost $200/250. Tel 02 6285 1336 Website http://www.awm.gov.au/INTERCOM/

"SAHARA" MUSIC WITHOUT BOUNDARIES TOUR
Sunday 30 November 2003 4pm-6pm

Kiama and District Arts Council present "Sahara" at the Kiama Leagues Club auditorium, a duo with a range of instruments and vocals. This show is original, exciting and entertaining, blending Celtic with folk, rock and soul. Contact Kiama Leagues Club Tel 02 4232 1777 Email admin@kiamaleagues.com.au

AUSTRALIAN WRITERS' MUSTER
5-7 December, University of Sydney

The Australian Writers' Guild and The Australian Society of Authors present a Festival of Ideas and Craft to celebrate their concurrent 40th Anniversaries. The muster will feature international guests, prize-winning authors, notorious journalists and a special screening of Master and Commander (directed by Peter Weir and starring Russell Crowe) followed by a Q&A with writer John Collee. Cost - full conference $228 /$198 /$258, one day $130/$100 /$150. Contact Geoffrey Williams Tel 02 9281 1554 Ext 224 Email muster@awg.com.au.

FLICKS IN THE STICKS - CINEMA IN REGIONAL NSW
Saturday 6 December, James Theatre, Dungog

Flicks in the Sticks is a one-day conference organised by the New South Wales Film and Television Office (FTO) and held twice-yearly in regional NSW communities. The Dungog program includes presenters Peter Castaldi, cinema operator from Byron Bay, projectionist Alan Butterfield on technical requirements and Phil Turner from Community Care Underwriting Agency to discuss public liability issues. Delegates will also hear how the residents of Bowraville re-established their community cinema after a 30 year absence, and find out what's involved in organising a local film festival from the coordinator of the South East Film Festival. The day concludes with a free public screening of Martha's New Coat at the James Theatre for residents of Dungog and nearby towns. Contact the New South Wales Film and Television Office Tel 02 9264 6400 or 1300 556 386 Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au.

SUMMERSONG MUSIC CAMP
January 17-23, 2004, Lake Ainsworth Sport & Rec Centre, Lennox Head

Now in its 5th year, Summersong Music Camp is Australia's premier music camp holiday for aspiring to professional musicians. Incorporating the dazzling oceanside/lakeside site, it's a mix of intensive submersion into creating and experiencing music, joy, and creating a national and international musical community. The programme features Songwriting and A Capella Singing as core subjects. Tutors include Tony Backhouse, Kristina Olsen, Gyan, Richard Lawton, Yeshe Reiners, Kathryn Riding, Russell Guy, Jose Haddad. Cost $710 full residential, some discounts and partial scholarships are available. Contact Alison Pearl Email apearl@mullum.com.au Tel 02 66 845 570.

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Opportunities

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - PUBLIC ARTWORK
Expressions of interest are invited from artists for a public artwork to raise the profile of the Gorman House Arts Centre in the ACT. Contact Jane Barney, ACT Public Art Program Manager Tel 02 6207 2180 Email jane.barney@act.gov.au Website www.arts.act.gov.au.
Closing 27 November

RURAL AND REGIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE AND TRANSPORT PROJECT
We are seeking submissions from young people in rural and regional Australia about their experiences with transport. The aim of the Rural and Regional Young People and Transport Project is to investigate transport and travel for rural and regional young people, to examine successes and challenges in improving the provision of transport services to young people, and to focus on viable solutions to their transport needs. The project is being undertaken by independent consultants Booz Allen Hamilton as part of the National Youth Affairs Research Program and covers every State and Territory in Australia. Full details including the program, issues and your chance to have a say are online Email email@ruralyouthtrans.com Website www.ruralyouthtrans.com.
Closing 1 December

QUEANBEYAN AND CANBERRA MAORI CULTURE GROUP
Te Rere O Te Tarakako is a group that aims to establish, maintain, conduct and support social and cultural ties between the people of New Zealand and Australia and their communities. The Ropu (group) welcomes all people of all nationalities who are interested in learning the treasures of the Maori culture. Tel 62558864 or 62534695.

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Employment

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT - THE DRAMATIC GROUP
Salary $30,000 - $32,000

The Dramatic Group P/L is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial support to the Executive Producer and Content Writers for the creation and maintenance of content on the Company's online publications in Australia and overseas. Applicants strong affinity with the arts industry; and highly developed writing, communication and inter-personal skills, including strong competency in written English, preferably in a journalism/media environment. This is a full time temporary for four months from December to March based in Melbourne. Contact Fiona Boyd, Executive Producer Mob 0418 576 402 Email Fiona@dramatic.com.au Website www.dramatic.com.au
Closing 5 November

CHORAL CONDUCTORS/ACCOMPANISTS, AUSTRALIAN YOUTH CHOIR
Australian Youth Choir seeks interest from tertiary qualified Choral Conductors and Accompanists at weekly rehearsal centres at Epping and Penrith in 2004. Choral groups rehearse between 6pm - 8.45pm on a weekly basis during school terms. Choristers are aged between 7 years and 15 years. Applicants are required to take part of a rehearsal as part of the interview process. Interviews will take place at on November 10 - 13. Contact Alison Dengate Tel 02 9808 5563 Email sydney@niypaa.com.au
Closing 5 November

DIRECTOR, BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY, BATHURST CITY COUNCIL
Up to $65,000

Bathurst City Council's regional art gallery has an outstanding record in audience development and innovative exhibitions. The Gallery has a major regional collection and has since 1998 operated the growing Hill End Artist-in-Residence program. A person with excellent skills and significant experience in the gallery/museum sector is required to provide effective leadership and management of the gallery. The successful applicant will also contribute to the realisation of Council's strategic direction for the city's visual arts, heritage and other collections. For an information contact Marion Maskill Tel 02 6331 6066
Closing 18 November

NEW MEDIA ARTS CURATORIAL INTERNSHIP AT THE AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE
The New Media Arts Curatorial Internship aims to provide an emerging curator with an understanding of the curatorial process in a new media and/or interdisciplinary context including exhibition development, set-up, management and maintenance. The New Media Arts Board is offering an emerging curator currently working or interested in the field of new media and/or interdisciplinary arts the opportunity to undertake a program of professional development at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne, Victoria. The Internship will be for a period of 8-12 weeks beginning in early 2004 and the intern will work under the guidance of the curatorial staff of ACMI. The Board grant for this Internship will cover travel costs and accommodation (if required), and provides a living allowance for the intern for the course of the internship. For further information please call staff of the New Media Arts Board Freecall 1800 226 912 Tel 02 9215 9116 Website www.ozco.gov.au/newmediaarts.
Closing 1 December

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Grants, Fellowships + Residencies

YOUTH INTERACT GRANTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE A.C.T.
Youth InterACT Grants are for young people aged 12-25 of up to $1500 for events projects, programs or activities in the ACT region. The Youth InterACT Grants will be assessed by members of the Minister's Youth Council so decisions are being made by young people for young people. For more information on the Grants or to get a application form sent to you contact Sam at the Youth Services Branch in the ACT Department of Education Youth and Family Services Tel 6207 1057 Email youthinteract@act.gov.au Website www.youth.act.gov.au
Closing 10 November

CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS GRANTS
The Dept of Environment and Heritage will be giving grants between $250 000 and $10 000 To provide financial assistance to support the conservation of places of national significance. The Cultural Heritage Projects Program (CHPP) is an Australian Government initiative supporting projects that conserve places of significance or identify an Indigenous place (or places) for conservation planning and listing where appropriate. Projects are expected to bring benefits to local, regional or state communities, and must be able to be completed within 18 months after receiving Ministerial approval. Contact the Heritage Division, Dept of Environment and Heritage Freecall 1800 653 004 Tel 02 6274 1111 Fax 02 6274 2092 Email heritagegrants@deh.gov.au Website www.ea.gov.au/heritage/programs/index.html
Closing 14 November

CULTURAL ARTS ASSISTANCE SCHEME, QUEANBEYAN
Grants of up to $500 are available for the 2nd Round of the 2003/2004 Cultural Arts Assistance Scheme. Applications from community organisations are eligible, however individuals can apply through one of the many arts or cultural organisations active in Queanbeyan. Projects can be of a capital nature or activity based must benefit the Queanbeyan community through its cultural or artistic outcome. Applications for "seeding" grants for projects or new organisations are appropriate. Application forms are available from the Community Cultural Development Officers, Queanbeyan City Council Tel 6298 0170.
Closing 14 November

SENIORS WEEK GRANTS
The Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (NSW) is offering grants ranging from $5000 to $500 to assist the development and/or organisation of local Seniors Week projects. Successful projects will be those which celebrate older people and their continuing contribution to family, friends, workplaces and communities, provide enjoyable opportunities for getting together, both with older people and across the generations, demonstrate that older age can be a time of learning and adventure or promote and celebrate the diversity of older people in our communities. For further Information contact the Project Officer Seniors Week Grants Tel 02 8270 2228 Fax 02 8270 2470 Website www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au/news/sw_grants_2004.asp
Closing
21 November

CALL FOR RESIDENCIES - PERFORMANCE SPACE, SYDNEY
As part of Performance Space's commitment to supporting dynamic collaborative processes between artists, we invite proposals for our residency program from independent artists, artistic teams and small companies. Performance Space specialises in hybrid performance practice. The Residency Program uses in-house resources to support both R + D and creative development of new work. If you are a performance-maker, sound or new media artist collaborating across disciplines, technologies and/or artforms to create new work, and are a current member of the organisation, you are eligible to apply. Contact Peter Volich Tel 02 9698 7235 Email admin@performancespace.com.au www.performancespace.com.au
Closing 28 November

OZCO ATSIAB - NEW WORK
To support projects that assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, arts organisations or community organisations to create new work with an expected public outcome. Examples are theatre productions of new work, writing for publication, song writing for recording or performance, or the creation of new works of art for exhibition. A project may span more than 12 months. All applicants are encouraged to seek further funding support for the project from other sources. Contact the Program Coordinator Tel 02 9215 9000 Freecall 1800 226 912 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/atsia/newwork.html
Closing 15 December

OZCO ATSIAB - PRESENTATION AND PROMOTION
These grants are designed to support projects which promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and their work regionally, nationally and internationally through publications, recordings, performances, exhibitions and international export. All applicants are encouraged to seek further funding support for the project from other sources. Contact the Program Coordinator Freecall 1800 226 912 Telephone 02 9215 9000 Fax 02 9215 9111 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/atsia/present.html
Closing 15 December

OZCO ATSIAB - SKILLS AND ARTS DEVELOPMENT
These grants are designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts organisations to develop ideas and skills. Applications might include mentorship's involving the sharing of artistic and cultural skills and knowledge support for arts workshops, professional development projects, conferences or seminars, management planning and development. Contact the Program Coordinator Freecall 1800 226 912 Telephone 02 9215 9000 Fax 02 9215 9111 Email atsia@ozco.gov.au Website www.ozco.gov.au/atsia/present.html
Closing 15 December

HUMANITIES RESEARCH CENTRE VISITING FELLOWSHIPS
The HRC's theme for 2005 is Cultural Landscapes - examining various ways in which natural landscapes have been affected by human settlement, and imaginatively perceived by artists. The Centre wishes to attract scholars from a wide range of disciplines with research interests relevant to this theme for 2005. Conferences and research collaborations in 2005 include gardens, urban imaginaries, museums, heritage and public memory and new media arts. Contact the Programs Manager, Ms Leena Messina Tel 02 6125 4357 Email Leena.Messina@anu.edu.au Website www.anu.edu.au/hrc/.
Closing 31 January 2004

BROKEN HILL REGIONAL ART GALLEY SCRIPTWRITING COMPETITION
As part of the Re-Gen Festival 2004 the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is sponsoring a scriptwriting competition for short films/ one act plays, 3-15 minutes in length. The theme of the competition is 'Isolation' in any form - emotional, physical or cultural. The competition is open to all writers residing within Australia, with a first prize of $100 and a production of the script which will be showcased at the Broken Hill Re-Gen Festival in April 2004. Entry fee $5. Contact Siobhan Bailey Tel 08 8088 5491 Email bhartgal@pcpro.net.au
Closing 13 February 2004

NSW FILM AND TELEVISION OFFICE DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT
Grants to assist projects to reach the stage where they are ready to attract production finance. Development assistance takes the form of an investment which is repaid with interest when a project goes into production. Funding is available for features, TV series, telefeatures, documentaries and animation. Preference given to innovative projects with commercial viability. Contact Tel 9264 6400 Email devfin@fto.nsw.gov.au Website www.fto.nsw.gov.au/fund.asp?id=45
No Closing Date

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT EXPENDITURE GRANTS
Clubs NSW's Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme is designed to ensure that larger registered clubs in NSW contribute to the provision of front-line services to their local communities; and to ensure that the disadvantaged in the community are better positioned to benefit from the substantial contributions made by those clubs. The Gaming Machine Tax Act 2001 outlines the legislative arrangements for the granting of a rebate of gaming machine tax levied on registered clubs. The Act authorises the Minister to publish guidelines that determine what constitutes the application of profits for CDSE purposes. This document contains the guidelines for the period commencing 1 February 2003. For further information contact Clubs NSW, Freecall 1300 730 001 Tel 02 9268 3000 Email cdse@clubsnsw.com Website www.clubsnsw.com.au/cdse_2003/2003/cdse2003.htm.
No Closing Date

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS LINK PROGRAM GRANTS
The Department of State and Regional Development (NSW) will assist Aboriginal business people build business networks, overcome regional isolation and develop business skills with grants of up to $15,000. The program aims to increase the number of Aboriginal businesses by supporting business owners and activities that are sustainable and profitable and which lead to developing skills, new markets and growth. A subsidy is provided for the cost of projects which demonstrate a direct benefit to Aboriginal businesses and to the economy of NSW. Contact Tel 02 9228 3111 Email first@business.nsw.gov.au Website www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/aboriginal/_pages/businesslink.htm
No Closing Date

MAIN STREET/SMALL TOWNS PROGRAM GRANTS
The Department of State and Regional Development is providing grants to assist in the community planning process, implementation of strategic plans and skills enhancement. The overarching vision of the Main Street/Small Towns Program (MS/STP) is to revitalize regional communities. Among other goals, the program aims to assist communities and businesses to develop a vision for their future and implement a practical community economic development plan by harnessing local and regional resources to enhance their unique strengths and quality of life and invigorate the local business environment by exploring opportunities for new economic activity and creating an environment conducive to business and economic growth and sustainability. These goals can be reached through activities such as website development and training costs. Contact Tel 02 9338 6719 Fax 02 9338 6726 Website www.business.nsw.gov.au
No Closing Date

HERITAGE FUNDING, EMERGENCY SMALL GRANTS
These NSW Heritage Office grants are designed for year round consideration of urgent environmental heritage projects. Funding of up to $5,000 is available for projects requiring immediate assistance outside the biennial funding cycle. Applicants must provide convincing evidence of urgency to justify support. For further information, contact the NSW Heritage Office Tel 02 9873 8500 Website www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/02_subnav_01.htm.

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Competitions, Awards + Prizes

COOLAC FESTIVAL OF FUN 2004 BALD ARCHY PRIZE
Entry forms for the Coolac Festival Of Fun's celebrated spoof of the Archibald Prize, 2004 Bald Archy Prize are now available. A $5000 prize for comic or satiric portraits of an Australian, preferentially, celebrated in arts, science, letters, politics, sport is offered. Contact the Coolac Festival Of Fun Email mrmin@gundagai.net Tel/Fax 02 6945 3240.
Closing 18 February
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Resources

'MUSICIANSHIP IN THE 21ST CENTURY', EDITED BY SAM LEONG
Musicianship in the 21st Century: Issues, Trends and Possibilities is a 'must-have' new book edited by Sam Leong. With perspectives ranging from music theatre, jazz, popular and classical music, this unique book features an international panel of 25 authors from twelve countries, each examining pertinent aspects of the latest trends, issues and possibilities concerning musicianship in the 21st century. Cost $60. Contact Anna Cerneaz at the Australian Music Centre Tel 02 9247 4677 Mob 0412 093 063 Email ac@amcoz.com.au.

VOLUNTEER MATCHING WEBSITE
Over 40,000 Australians use this website (Australia's first national not-for-profit volunteer-matching website) each month to find out how they can put something back into their community. To tap into this huge reservoir of talent available, simply register our not-for-profit organisation on www.govolunteer.com.au and upon approval you will be able to advertise for volunteers! There are highly skilled IT technicians, trades-people, professionals and many senior executives who are ready and willing to contribute. It's a free resource provided by Volunteering Australia, the national peak volunteering body. Website www.govolunteer.com.au.

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