Monthly Archives: July 2009

Higher fees slug for TAFEs

WHILE figures show demand for vocational education has increased, enrolling Victorian TAFE students will be slugged with higher fees when they begin study next week.

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Christian kitsch

Nicole Reardon Source Some find it tacky, some find it tasteful. Whatever your opinion, it’s hard to avoid it. Nicole Reardon celebrates the best (and worst) of Christian kitsch. Creators of Christian kitsch can be exploited. So next time you …

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Five Leaf Eco-Awards Information Session: Thursday 16th of July

10:30am – 11:30 am Uniting Church Synod of Victoria and Tasmania Offices, Room G3 130 Little Collins Street, Melbourne Do you care about the environment? Does your church care about the environment? Then become a part of the Five Leaf …

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Students’ resource gets tick of approval

Source (go here for more of the article) A new resource to help students estimate the amount of financial assistance they are eligible for from the Government has been launched by the Minister for Education, Julia Gillard. The estimator is …

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Students’ resource gets tick of approval

Source (go here for more of the article) A new resource to help students estimate the amount of financial assistance they are eligible for from the Government has been launched by the Minister for Education, Julia Gillard. The estimator is …

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Fair Trade and Mothers Day: good news story

Western Heights Uniting Church, Geelong found a very creative way to use their Mother’s Day cards with one group of people in their congregation! 

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Ethical business seeks your support

Small ethical businesses don’t have huge promotional budgets so getting an award is a very big deal. Rise Up has been nominated for the City of Sydney Business Awards and they’d love to win. Voters are in the draw for …

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Show international students that you care

  Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 (New International Version) There has been a lot of recent media attention about the plight of Indian international students …

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Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards

The Connections UnitingCare Anti-Poverty Awards recognise young Victorians and Tasmanians between the ages of 16 and 30 who are making a contribution to the eradication of poverty, locally, nationally or internationally. One Award recipient will receive a $4000 grant to …

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An Offering of Letters

Last year, more than 5000 letters were delivered to Parliament House, sending our government a clear message that Christians in Australia care about justice. Micah Challenge recently received a response from the office of Mr. Rudd, thanking letter writers for “bringing this matter to the Prime Minister’s attention.”

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