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Australian German Welfare Society Inc.
Reg. No. A 0010852 B – ABN: 98 245 957 640
Newsletter
Nr. 516 / March 2015
PRINT POST APPROVED P.P. 344276/00012
4th Floor 24 Albert Rd
South Melbourne, 3205 VIC
Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 4.00pm
Tel.: 03-9696 0907
www.germanwelfare.org.au
[email protected]
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Donations
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Calendar of Events
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TTHA News
Announcements
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Dear Members
Enclosed you will find an invitation to our Gala Dinner. It will be
our 60th Gala Evening! As already mentioned in our last newsletter,
we will enjoy a performance of Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte. Everyone is
cordially invited. With this event we are also hoping to raise money
for our society through the support of our sponsors and bookings of
corporate tables.
In May our Mothers Day celebrations will take place at the Club
Tivoli. At the end of May we are planning an excursion to the
Swiss Italian Lavender Farm “Lavendula” in Hepburn Springs. The
costs will be 40$. We will visit the farm and have lunch at the Café.
Further information will be published in our next newsletters.
Enjoy the end of the summer!
The AGWS officeteam
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UK Embraces Teutonic Chic
Within the European Union, Germany has shed the
stereotypes to enjoy a popularity surge in Britain
(After an article form Mara Delius in the Financial Review)
Britain thinks that Germany has finally shed the last trappings of the
oddly sheltered life it had led until the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago, one
part GDR, one part FRD for a new type of attitude, less provincial, more
confident and probably more liberal.
The jokes so brilliantly touched upon Germany’s idiosyncratic guilt
complex in its manifold guises, even if they did not mention the war:
Germans wear freakish sandals, and socks with them; sheep-like they
wait for the green man to appear before crossing the street, even if there
is no traffic; and when they laugh, it is at someone else expense –such
were the stereotypes.
It is surprising how the image of Germany and the Germans has
changed in Britain over the past year. Germany is suddenly as chic as
France, perhaps even more so. It was Angela Merkel who got treated to
a full state visit, including tea with the Queen, when she visited London
last spring; Francois Holland had to make do with a pub lunch. The
Germans have never been more popular, it seems, even though the
European Union has never been more unpopular. In a poll of people in
20 countries about the most popular country, Germany came top,
beating the US and Britain into second and third place.
Angela Merkel has been running Europe- very efficiently-and is
expected to carry on for another few years. She also acts as the EU’s
foreign minister-cum- president in her dealing with Russia, where she is
seen as the only leader bold enough and close enough to East- European
sensibilities to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. (She also speaks Russian)
Britain’s public opinion is split between those who want to leave the
union and come to an arrangement like those negotiated by Norway or
Switzerland and those who want to stay in but on better terms. Those
terms are in effect in Merkel’s hands to determine.
Only a few weeks ago Merkel put a positive spin on immigration by
organizing a summit for immigrants, urging her country rather loftily,
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to become ‘a country of immigration’. She has in the past criticised
multiculturalism. Britain by contrast is more worried about reducing its
pull- factor for immigrants.
A study last year found that 64% of people in Britain see immigration as
a problem compared with 29 % who see it as an opportunity. In
Germany it is the other way round, with just 32% seeing immigration as
a problem compared with 62%viewing it as an opportunity.
This numbers may change with the rise of extremism.
Germany will only keep Britain in Europe if it makes the most of this
new-found British interest in Germany.
Linde Mohr
Enjoy the life
As it is and as it comes
Things are worse for others
And much better for us
Broadband Kiosk for Seniors
Internet?
Email?
Broadband?
Online?
Google?
Skype? Please help!!!!!
Don’t be afraid of computers! They can be so much fun with
a little help of our tutor.
Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm at the AGWS office. Give us
a call on 9696 0907 if you are interested.
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Socialwork
Our office was contacted 87 times and we had 26 visitors.
Statistics Social Work- January 2015
Agedcare
Friendly Visiting Service
Computerkiosk
German language
Pension
Information
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Donations
Thank you very much for your donations! Donations for the
Tabulam and Templer Homes are marked with *.
Lux Mrs
Mueller-Klein Mr & Mrs
von Nickisch-Rosenegk
15,00
50,00
2,00
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New members
Mr Peter Hekel
Mrs Katrina Rehm
Bereavement
Mr Kuno Weller
Mr Klaus Bauer
We extend heartfelt condolences to the family.
Calendar of Events
QU-QU-meet up group
Please come and chat!
Tuesday, 10 and 24 March 2015
Where:
AGWS Office
When:
10.00am and 1.00pm
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60th Gala Evening
With a performance by W.A. Mozart
Cosi Fan Tutte
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 6.00pm
Athenaeum Club
Rappelkiste 2015
A report by Kerstin Begley
At the first “Rappelkiste” for the new year, it was
all about fruit.
In our Rappelkiste, the children found different
kind of berries. Of course, they had to be tested straight away and
disappeared in no time at all! Every child had brought a piece of fruit
and we placed our fruit in different baskets – according to whether they
grow on trees, on bushes our in the ground.
Of course, we sang some songs, amongst those the Jahreszeitenlied,
which the children accompanied on instruments and the song of the
Zwei Schlangen. After the Morgenkreis, the children cut up the fruit and
we made a yummy fruit salad. Then, most children chose to play in the
garden because the weather was so lovely, but some opted to paint a
sun flower, adding hand prints to their art work. Suddenly it was time
to pack up but many hands make light work, and we had enough time
to practice a new Song with Movements: Tikkitag der Tausendfüssler.
Tiikitag, the centrepede, had to move backwards and forwards on his
thousand feet until he tumbled over.
Finally, our teacher, Gine, called us for story time and Tilli und die
Mauer.
Next week, our teacher is Andrea and we are all coming dressed up
because it is Fasching!
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„Rappelkiste“ is the Australian-German Welfare Society’s German
Language Playgroup. The group is led by two German pre-school
teachers, Andrea Lange und Gine Schäfer, who volunteer their time.
Every Thursday morning during school term time we play, paint, draw,
glue, sing, rhyme and listen to stories ...of course in German!
For children aged two upwards, accompanied by an adult.
Thursday mornings 10 – 12 pm
Parkdale Church of Christ, 176 Como Parade West, Parkdale
Enquiries and bookings: Dagmar Logan 0438 353 910
Cost: $ 7 for the first child; $ 3 for every other child child; children
below two years of age are free
The AGWS family membership for one year is $50 (this includes
insurance with Playgroup Australia)
A Project of the Australian-German Welfare Society
Deutsche Sprache und Traditionen spielend beibehalten
More German playgroups:
Port Melbourne
We are a German playgroup and meet Mondays, 9-11am at Bubup
Womindjeka Family & Children's Centre 85 Liardet Street, Port
Melbourne. We welcome new members!
Contact: Claudia Liebner facebook: Germanplaygroupmelbourne
Springvale
The Springmäuse are a mixed group aged from birth to Prep, and
during the holidays our big kids join in as well. At the moment, three
children under two and three children around four years’ of age meet
regularly, every Thursday from 101m to 12 midday.
Contact: St John’s Springvale
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The slightly alternative Filmclub
In February, we met for the first time this year to
watch: Vincent will Meer, a film, made in
Germany in 2010 by Ralf Huettner, with Florian David Fitz and Karoline
Herfurth. The story of Alex, a young man with compulsive-obsessive
disorder; Marie, an anorexic and Alex, who suffers from Tourette
Syndrom, their escape from the institution where they have been placed
and their attempt to forge a friendship was most enjoyable. At times
hilarious, at times sad and thought-provoking, and filmed in a stunning
location, the film gave us plenty to talk about.
With Marmorkuchen und Kaffee oder Tee, we enjoyed a pleasant
afternoon.
The alternative film club meets once a month in the AGWS to watch
German films in good company, why not become a member? We show
comedies, romances, ‘serious’ films, classics and contemporaries ...
The next show: 12 March 2015 at 3pm
If you are interested in the film club, you have to become a member.
Then you will receive details regarding the next film and an invitation to
come along.
We usually meet on the first Thursday of the month but unfortunately
seats are limited – early bookings are necessary. This month again we
meet on the second Thursday of the month!
Please register for the film club with your name, address, telephone
number and email address.
Tel 9696 0907 or mail: [email protected].
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AGWS German Bookclubs
Do you like to read German books and enjoy sharing your opinion ? Join our German
Bookclub!
The AGWS supports 2 German Bookclubs!
Every third Tuesday of the month.
In the morning
11.00am in the rooms of the AGWS
Contact: Ute Haberberger [email protected] Ph: 0422 427 011
17 March 2015
Vier Arten, die Liebe zu vergessen
(Thommie Bayer – 288 S.)
21 April 2015
Altwerden ist nichts für Feiglinge
(Joachim Fuchsberger – 224 S.)
19 May 2015 Dem Rad in die Speichen fallen: Die Lebensgeschichte
des D. Bonhoeffer
(Renate Wind – 150 S.)
In the evening
7pm at changing venues
Contact: Dagmar Logan [email protected] Tel: 0438 353 910
17 March 2015
Marthe und Mathilde
(Pascale Hugues – 286 S.)
21 April 2015
Mio, mein Mio
(Astrid Lindgren – 189 S.)
19 May 2015
Morgen kommt ein neuer Himmel
(Lori Spielmann – 368 S.)
The books can be borrowed at the AGWS, St Kilda, Brighton and Glen Waverley
Library.
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Glen Waverley Launch
Exhibition “Memories in my luggage”
The Mayor of Monash, Paul Klisaris, lived in Mannheim before he and
his family migrated to Australia!
I know that because he told us when he opened our exhibition,
Memories in my Luggage, at the Glen Waverley Library! His lively,
amusing speech was just perfect for the night – he had no difficulties of
leading us into the theme: “What does it mean to migrate?” Many of us
could relate to his story of his school mates looking at him ask ance
because his lunch box contained dolmades rather than sliced white
bread spread with vegemite!
Our evening continued with Janet Salvatore and Jason Brack, both from
Monash Libraries, telling us the story of Glen Waverley’s settlement by
Europeans in 1840. Surprisingly, many of them were Germans – they
became well-known fruit growers and orchadists! Of course, today Glen
Waverley is a multicultural and multi-ethnic community and a good
example of people of many different origins living side by side. We
finished the formal part of the evening with the delightful story of Tante
Wilma – a lady who found that in post war Germany there were just not
enough men to go around. How she set out to find a fiancé was
recorded in an interview with her niece conducted, directed and
presented by George and Ingrid Ciotti of Studio 673. You can see the
video on our web site – just go to Story Book!
This was our second launch – and we were totally booked out! In fact,
instead of the 40 people expected, we squeezed in 60 (and others missed
out!). I expect word got out that Ute Haberberger had planned a
scrumptious supper of Brezen and Bierstangen (supplied by the Swiss
Bake House in Mount Waverley) and Obatzda (a delicious cheese crème,
made from an original Bavarian recipe)!
With that we offered German Becks Bier and a choice of Australian
wines (and thus joined our two cultures together). Zina Kaynarska and
Shannon Millard of the Lark Duo entertained us in the lead-up to the
speeches with beautifully chosen pieces for the flute and the guitar.
On the following Monday, we invited to the first of our special events: a
talk by Dr. Leo Kretzenbacher on an almost forgotten Australian author,
Lesbia Harford. In her short life, Lesbia Harford (1891-1927) achieved a
lot. She was a poet and novelist and one of the few women to enter
Melbourne University in 1912. She studied law and campaigned for the
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rights of the workers and against conscription (during WWI). Deeply
disturbed that two German-born lecturers were hounded out of the
University of Melbourne, she wrote a novel that highlights the erasure
of the formerly well-respected German members from the Australian
Society.
Two more events took place: Dr Kristian Ireland presented the story of
the Ostarbeiter, Soviet and Ukrainian forced labourers, who were sent to
Germany during WWII. A chapter of history that had almost been
forgotten. And Dr Averil Grieve enlightened us on how to maintain two
mother tongues in an Australian home.
In March, we are on the move again: on 5 March we are opening in
Brighton Library and our special event there is a panel discussion about
life as an expatriate wife! Join us if you can or have a look at our web
site – I especially recommend our Story Book – or follow us on face book
or twitter.
You can support our exhibition with a donation – there is a direct link
on “how to donate” on our web site “memoriesinmyluggage.com.au” or
you can request a donation form from the AGWS office – Tel 9696 0907.
All donors are mentioned on our Donors’ Board and in all publications.
You can help to keep this exhibition on the move.
We thank our private donors: M. Anders, R. Bueskens, W. Godtner and
J. Mohr; our sponsors and the wonderful staff at the Glen Waverley
Library who have welcomed us so generously and all our marvellous
guests. And while we are celebrating all that is so great about migration,
we acknowledge and respect the elders and traditional owners of the
land where we hold our exhibitions. Sabine Nielsen
Memories in my Luggage – German migration 1935-1956
Exhibition at the Brighton Library – 5 March to 26 March
14 Wilson Street, Brighton www.bayside.vic.gov.au/library
LAUNCH 5 MARCH - all welcome: RSVP phone 9591 5900
5.30 – 6 pm
Viewing and welcome
6 pm – 7 pm
Official opening by Dr Walter WJ Uhlenbruch AO, Honorary Life
President, Australian-German Welfare Society
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Memories in my luggage – an introduction to the exhibition by Sabine
Nielsen
Across the seas – an insight into an expat’s life with Carsten Johow
SPECIAL EVENT 18 MARCH ‘Experiencing life in Australia as an
expatriate wife’ – a panel discussion
Brighton Library, Rotunda 18 March, from 2 – 3 pm / RSVP phone
9591 5900
Expatriates are professionals or skilled workers, often sent abroad by
their companies. They come to Australia, knowing their time is limited.
Unlike migrants, they do not expect to settle in forever. Many modern
expatriates form a global middle class with shared work experiences in a
multinational corporation and working and living global financial and
economical centres.
Often families move to Australia because the husband/father is taking
up a job in a German or Australian company. While he is busy at work,
trying to learn the ropes and engaging with work colleagues, the wife
organises kindergarten and schools, finds baby sitters, health providers
and looks for friends. What is life like for an expat wife?
Enjoy a panel discussion, engage with the speakers and join us for
‘Kaffee und Kuchen’ afterwards.
Announcements / Advertisements
(Disclaimer: The responsibility for the content of announcements and flyers remains
with the providers)
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Chardonnay 2013
We also offer HENKELL TROCKEN,
an imported sparkling wine from Germany.
Please find our wines and order form on our website
www.henkellvineyards.com.au
or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail.
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P.O.BOX 2160 M.D.C., Fitzroy 3065, Victoria
Phone: (03) 9417 4144 Fax: (03) 9419 8873
[email protected]
Quist`s Danish Coffee Shops: 3l8 Little Collins St (Hub Arcade),
phone 9650 2607, and l66 Little Collins St, Melbourne, phone 9650
1530.
Would you like to practice your German Language skills? Take
part in the Advanced German Conversation course. We talk,
discuss issues, read and listen to German. Thursday evenings
from 6 to 8.30 pm in the AGWS.
Costs: $150 for ten weeks ($125 for AGWS members). From 29 Jan 2015.
Information: Sabine Nielsen Tel 0448 643 059
[email protected]
Meet and socialise with other Germans in the Migrant Resource Centre
Northwest
Wednesdays, 10 – 12 at Woodlands Park House, Winifred Street, N
Essendon
Thursdays 10 – 12 Uhr – Westvale Community Ctr, 45 Kings Road, St Albans
All inquiries to Regine Keys Tel 9367 6044
Have you heard about meet-up? Germans and German speaker
meet on a regular basis about ones a month, normally at a Pub
or restaurant. Sometimes we will organize different events like a
movie night or so. You don't need to speak German very well to
attend meetings. Just come along, listen, chat and have fun! Info:
www.meetup.com/german-356/ Special celebration:
Peace Lutheran Church, Cnr East Esplanade & Silvester
Cres, St Albans
The “Ladies’ Auxiliary” of the Peace Lutheran Church, St Albans, is an active
group of German Ladies, who meet regularly on the first Monday of the
month.
More Information: Mrs Dora Heerde Tel: 54 270 496
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Cross-generational (Language-) Exchange
Are you over 60 years of age and do you feel like
meeting students who are learning German?
These meetings allow the learners to practice their
German language skills and foster cross-cultural
dialogue between different generations. If you are interested or would like
more information, please contact Ramona Baumgartner, Tel: 04 2020 8677
mail: [email protected]
Monash
University, Intergenerational Language Encounters:
http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/intergenerational/
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Kaiser Wilhelm II-1898)
This presentation is now available for Sale.The Information is half in German,
half in English Well researched and edited
The presentation contains many original Photos of the time
The presentation contains about 25 pages some in color the rest in
Black/White
The cost is A$32.95 incl Post
Please send Money Order to
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Newsletter
Would you like to publish something in the next newsletter? If so, we
would be delighted. The copy deadline for our April Newsletter is
Thursday , 12th March 2015
Leo Kretzenbacher und Sabine Nielsen
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