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Community Visitors Newsletter
Friends For Older People
February 2019
Hello Volunteers & Friends
Hello everyone, Welcome to 2019.
What a hot start it’s been! A challenge for organisers like
Shari and myself, let alone volunteers such as yourself who
are devoted to your visiting role. Stay hydrated!
Are you set for another active year of visiting? The
information you provide for us—both statistical and the
lovely stories—are important for us to keep the Federal Gov-
ernment’s Department of Health informed of the amazing
work that takes place in CVS. So please take the time and
care to get your information to us in a swift
manner but also feel free to flip the form over and
mention the highlights or simple enjoyment you derive from
your visits.
This latest edition of the Newsletter looks at Harmony Day
on pages 2-3 which is celebrated on Thursday March 21.
Your local community likely has a range of activities to
celebrate it so look out for these. I know Shari and I will be
in a car harmoniously driving to and from Melbourne for
most of the day as we’ll be attending the State Network
Meeting for CVS providers, which is where we get to discuss
matters of common interest with other CVS
providers—all geared toward making CVS the best it can be.
Scott and Shari
An initiative of the Australian Government
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
Community Visitors Scheme Newsletter Page 2
Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, based on the successful integration of migrants into our community.
Australia is the most successful multicultural country on earth and we should celebrate this and work to maintain it.
Harmony Day is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values.
Held every year on 21 March. The Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimi-nation of Racial Discrimination.
Since 1999, more than 70,000 Harmony Day events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia.
Why orange? Orange is the colour chosen to represent Harmony Day. Traditionally, orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom of ideas and encouragement of mutual respect. Australians can choose to wear something orange on 21 March to show their support for cultural diversity and an inclusive Australia.
Our cultural diversity
Australia is a vibrant and multicultural country — from the oldest continuous culture of our first Australians to the cultures of our newest arrivals from around the world.
Our cultural diversity is one of our greatest strengths and is at the heart of who we are. It makes Australia a great place to live.
An integrated multicultural Australia is a central part of our national identity. All people who migrate to Australia bring with them some of their own cultural and religious traditions, as well as taking on many new traditions. Collectively, these traditions have enriched our nation.
Facts and figures
There are some fascinating statistics about Australia’s diversity that can be good conversation-starters:
nearly half (49 per cent) of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was
we identify with over 300 ancestries
since 1945, more than 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia
85 per cent of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia
apart from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi
more than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia. These facts are taken from ABS 2016 Census Data.
Information sourced from https://www.harmony.gov.au/about/
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
Community Visitors Scheme Newsletter Page 3
Harmony Day Events 2019
There are many events all over Australia celebrating Harmony Day. I found some in the Hume Region, but I
am sure there are more around! Maybe your local age care facilities, schools, libraries or hospitals, have
arranged something. It’s also not too late to organise something now.
You can search the Harmony Day website ( https://www.harmony.gov.au/events/harmony-day-events/ ) for
events in your area, when I checked it only had dates for 2018 events but by now some 2019 events and
dates should be appearing. Another source of information might be a local library, local newspaper or
newsletter.
Harmony Day Benalla - Saturday 16th March 12pm to 4pm
(information from: https://www.nema.org.au/home/events)
Harmony Day at the lake foreshore (near library)
Celebrate Australia's cultural diversity, watch different styles of dancing. Learn to play Finska and Bocce and
much much more.
Harmony Day Bonnie Doon Thursday 21st March from 2.30pm (information from: https://www.nema.org.au/home/events) Enjoy afternoon tea at the Cultural Cottage Bonnie Doon at 2.30 and listen to Mansfield based guest speak-ers, chocolatiers Rene and Mark Slack, originally from South Africa. They will talk about their experience of inte-grating into the Australian way of life. You will be able to sample some of their hand made chocolate. Bring a plate of food to share.
Harmony Day Wangaratta - Friday 22nd March from 5pm (information from: https://www.nema.org.au/home/events) This year the event is indoors in Purbrick Hall (In The Close, opposite NEMA) Come see the multicultural fashion parade. Meet people from around the world. Please bring a plate of food to share.
Albury/Wodonga Harmony Day Harvest Walk 'n Talk (information from: https://www.parklands-alburywodonga.org.au/news-events/special-events/) Event Date: Thursday 21st March 9am Join the Bhutanese Community Farm Rangers for a guided walk, talk and morning tea. Gateway Island - 9am start. Meet at the garden gate just off Lemke Rd., Gateway
Island. Farm Rangers will escort you on the short walk across a paddock from there to the gardens
Euroa, Shepparton & Wangaratta – Film Screening – JOURNEY BEYOND FEAR (Free screening)
Wangaratta GOTAFE -12th March, Euroa Community Cinema – 13th March, Shepparton GOTAFE – 14th
March (information from: https://www.journeybeyondfear.com/new-events)
This feature documentary is told through the eyes of a teenage girl and her refugee family in pursuit of re-
settlement. An emotional roller coaster which takes us from despair to joy through hope, humour and love –
shattering prevailing stereotypes. A Q&A with the filmmakers (Robyn Hughan & Steve Warne) will follow the
screening.
GOTAFE is providing FREE entry as a lead up to Harmony Day. Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s
cultural diversity. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
Community Visitors Scheme Newsletter Page 4
The Community Visitors Scheme is recruiting!
While we always have recruiting going on, we usually use ads in local newspapers and online ads.
This year we are looking to do more active recruiting such as giving a talk about the program to groups e.g.
Probus, U3A, Rotary or other clubs.
We are also intending to do information sessions for those who are interested but would like some more
information before registering for CVS.
If you know of a group/club who would be interested in having us as their guest speaker, or know some-
one who would like to attend an information session rather than get the information pack sent out, do
please let us know.
One of the most powerful recruitment methods is word of mouth. We’d love it if you could
share ideas and/or information to help out our recruitment drive!
Each space is occupied by a die whose colour corre-
sponds to one of eight directions (up, down, left, right
and the four diagonal directions). Begin in the centre
space and each time you land on a die, move the
number of spaces that is indicated by the die and in
the direction that is indicated by its’ colour. You
should never jump off the board and you should land
on every die, but only once.
The question is, which is the last die you land on?
Answers on the last page.
Hint:
I did this quiz, and it was some of the hardest work
I’d done this week.
I had to choose a colour and decide which direction
was possible by process of elimination. The red one
didn’t work, so I started from the murky green (left
corner), but then when I worked out what direction
every colour meant my puzzle ended up so covered
in arrows I couldn’t work out which was last, so I
started with a new one (without my arrows) and
just put crosses where the directions would land
me. That worked much better.
Dicey Directions Puzzle!
Shari
Rebus Puzzle
Volunteer Snippets
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
Community Visitors Scheme Newsletter Page 5
Mixed berries ice-cream
Ingredients
1-2 punnets fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries or strawberries)
3 egg yolks
1 ½ cups thickened cream
¾ cup sugar
3 tbsp light corn syrup
Sprinkles, sugar hearts and edible pearls (optional)
Tools
2 litre container
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Blender
Egg beater
If you have any ideas, stories, recipes or
helpful Information that you would like
to share with everyone in our news-
letters, please send them to
Or post to:
The Centre - CVS
17 Chisholm Street
Wangaratta VIC 3677
Ingredients:
1-2 punnets fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries or strawberries)
3 egg yolks
1 ½ cups thickened cream
¾ cup sugar
3 tbsp light corn syrup
Sprinkles, sugar hearts and edible pearls (optional)
Tools:
2 litre container
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Blender
Egg beater
Instructions:
1. Place all the berries into a blender and blend until they are a smooth puree.
2. In a saucepan, heat 1 ¼ cups of cream over medium heat until it begins to bubble at the edge of the pan.
3. In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, remaining ¼ cup cream and corn syrup.
4. Gradually pour the hot cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly.
5. Return the mixture to the saucepan, and heat for 5 minutes until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Do not allow the mixture to boil.
6. Strain the mixture into the berry puree, mix, and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
7. Put the ice-cream mixture into a 2 litre container, and freeze for 24 hours or until frozen.
Community Visitors Scheme Newsletter Page 6
Community Visitor Scheme
The Centre. Wangaratta Vic 3677
Toll Free Number: 1800 682 710
Scott Landells
T: (03) 5721 0255
Shari Artley
T: (03) 5721 0253
IMPORTANT REMINDER;
Please remember to fill in your quarterly report form (enclosed/attached) and return it in the
envelope provided. The information you put into these reports is vital and assists our quest to ensure CVS
receives ongoing funding.
Thank you, Scott and Shari
January
Julie Kilpatrick
Michelle Logue
Lynne McQueen
Krystal Newton
Sue Nicoll
Margaret Nowell
Rae Quigley
February
Irene Bartlett
Max Cameron
Lorraine Cameron
Fiona Mulquiney
Georgina Nolan
Jan Rogers
Pauline Wileman
Colleen O'Connor
March
Pattie Brown
Mary Covill
Mary Dean
Trevor Isherwood
Graham Moore
Bill St Amand
Yu Yen Tay
Arlena van Oosten
Thelma Walles
This initiative is funded by the Australian
Government Department of Health.
The Community Visitors Scheme: 1800 682 710 Email: [email protected]
Dicey directions answer:
This is what I ended up with first Then this. Yaay! I did it!
My struggles with dicey directions:
Rebus Answer: Two Left Feet I saw the answer before I could try this one, how sad.
Happy Birthday 2019!
