***Russian Vice-Consul to visit Melbourne 5/6th August!!!

[Alexander Abramoff]

1. Russian Vice-Consul Visit to Melbourne
Подтверждаем даты визита сотрудников Генерального консульства в
Мельбурн с 05-06 августа 2011 года с 9-00 до 19-00 (если будет большое
количество обращений, то возможно прием будет продлен на 04 августа).
The Russian Vice-Consul and her staff will be in Melbourne on the 5th
and 6th August, from 9am to 7pm.
Address: 118 Greeves Street, Fitzroy.
To register for an appointment, you must ring the Consulate on (02)
9326 1866, (02) 9326 1188, (02) 9326 1702.
Please continue to read the eVestnik and listen to the Russian radio
programs for any further updates.



2. Did you know...?
FIRST CONSUL- GENERAL
The first Consul-General appointed to the Commonwealth of Australia
was Mikhail M.Ustinov in 1903, together with vice-consuls in Sydney,
Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart, Newcastle, Perth and Port Pirie. Ustinov was
succeeded as Consul-General in 1909 by Count A. N. Abaza who, like his
predecessors, encouraged business and trade relationships between
Russia and Australia.
Negotiations during 1942 between the Australian Minister for External
Affairs, HV Evatt, and the Soviet Foreign Minister, VM Molotov, led to
the announcement on 13 October 1942 that Australia and USSR would
establish diplomatic relations and exchange of diplomatic
representatives.
The Australian Legation opened in Kuibyshev in January 1943 and the
Soviet Legation in Canberra in March 1943.



3. Do you know anyone famous...?
Edouard Borovansky (1902-1959)
Czech-born E.Borovansky came to Australia in 1929 as a dancer with the
company of Anna Pavlova. He returned in 1938 with the Covent Garden
Russian Ballet and elected to remain in Australia. With his wife Xenia
he established a ballet school in Melbourne and eventually a ballet
company called Borovansky Australian Ballet Company.



4. St Vladimir's Grand Ball
The theme for this year is "A Russian Fairy Tale - The Firebird". This
WILL BE the event of the year. To be held in the luxurious
surroundings of the Plaza Ballroom, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins
Street, Melbourne. Commencing at 7pm, Friday 9th September. Book your
place or table by visiting www.rerc.org.au or ringing 9415 7955.



5. Help accessing the internet
If you require some help in filling in forms/documents, especially for
the Russian Federation Consulate/Embassy or assistance in accessing
the internet for any sort of information, please make an appointment
to see Yuliya. Please ring 9415 6444 and leave a message. Yuliya will
be at the RERC Fitzroy office (118 Greeves Street, corner Gore
Street), every Friday from 10am until 12pm. Note well that neither
Yuliya nor RERC can give Migration advice and are not qualified to
provide legal advice.
Если вам требуется помощь в заполнении бланков/документов для
отправления в посольство РФ по Интернету или просто помощь в
пользовании Интернетом для поиска информации любого плана, пожалуйста,
запишитесь на прием к Юлии в Русском Доме. Оставьте сообщение на номер
9415-6444. Юлия будет доступна в Фицрое каждую пятницу, утром с 10 до
12. Примите во внимание, что ни Юлия, ни Русское Этническое
Представительство не предоставляют миграционную помощь и не дают
юридических консультаций.



6. Home and Community Care (HACC)
What is HACC?
If you are elderly, disabled or a carer, HACC provides a range of
support services to help you manage staying at home.
Call your local council, community health centre or the Russian Ethnic
Representative Council. They will meet you to discuss your needs. This
will usually be in your home. You may want a family member, friend,
interpreter or advocate with you.
The sort of services you require and how often they are needed will be
discussed. There is a process for complaints or grievances should you
wish to lodge them at any time.
A range of services is available
Services are provided by many organisations. You can get support
depending on your needs, for example:
Help around the home
* Housekeeping - including regular or 'spring' cleaning and laundry
* Home maintenance - such as cleaning gutters and spouts
* Minor works - such as the installation of grab rails and smoke
alarms.
Personal, nursing and health care
* Personal care - such as assistance with mobility, showering,
grooming, dressing and undressing, toileting, eating, prescribed
exercise and monitoring of prescribed medication.
* Nursing care and therapy, and information on the management of
health problems like diabetes or incontinence.
* In some areas, allied health services - such as dietetics,
occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech therapy - are
available.
Help to get out and about
* Assistance with shopping, cooking, paying bills and attending
appointments
* Delivered meals and group meals at senior citizens' centres or
community venues
* Friendly visiting and group activities via the telephone.
* Day groups sharing the company of others.
A break for everyone
* Planned and overnight respite in the home or in the community. This
provides a break or an outing for the person who is being cared for
and a break for the carer.
* Information and referral to other services.
Help for people with complex needs
* Additional services to help people with complex needs which cannot
be met by mainstream HACC services alone are provided by Linkages
programs or Community Aged Care Packages (CACP).
Regular assessments ensure changing needs are met
Assessments are conducted to help people and their families or carers
to identify their needs, identify services and to ensure people
receive the appropriate combination of services. A care plan is
developed, monitored and reviewed to ensure services continue to meet
consumer needs and maximise their independence.
Where to get help
* Your local council
* Your local community health centre
* Nursing services.
Things to remember
* Help is available.
* Help will be provided depending on your needs.
* Ask for help when you need it.



7. Bohemian Rhapsody events
Our next planned event is:
Music of the Masters Concert XI by pianist Sonya Lifschitz (Russia/
Australia)
and Exhibition of Exclusive Toys from Lithuania
scheduled for the
30th of July 2011
at 6.15pm
at 42 Stanley Grove
Canterbury 3126, Vic
Tickets:
$35/$30 (discount is available for the tickets paid in full before
23rd of July and for BRC members, pensioners, concession card holders
and students)
Children under 12 - FREE.
In order to get your ticket please call Natasha on 04 25 71 64 27.
As usual NO LAYBY options for tickets are available at this stage.
Tickets pick up and postage options are available FREE of charge by
special arrangement.
Sonya is considered as one of the most talented piano performers of
the XXI century.
Due to popularity of this event the seats are very limited and the
priority will be given to the members and to those who reply early so
please be quick! Order your tickets now to ensure you do not miss
out.
Please note that your ticket is not refundable. In case you cannot
attend the event we can give you FREE ticket to our next evening.

Nibbles/wine/juices and tea/coffee/sweets will be provided by the
organisers. There will also be a raffle after the concert/exhibition.
The concert and the event program, the pianist biography, the
information the artist and our sponsors can be found at
http://bohemianrhapsodyclub.weebly.com/index.html; the art pieces
catalogue will be available on the day of the event.



8. News from the HACC Program - Access your rights!
Office of Public Advocate (OPA) is an independent statutory body
established by the Victorian State Government. OPA works to protect
and promote the interests, rights and dignity of people with a
disability.
The Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) website now includes a feature
that allows users to translate the website into 52 languages.
Visit www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au and click on the 'select a
language' button at the top of the page. A list of 52 languages will
then appear for you to choose from. The text on every page of the
website will then translate into the selected language.
The OPA website includes helpful information about enduring power of
attorney, guardianship, administration and medical consent. This
information is important for members of the community who may wish to
appoint someone to make future medical and financial decisions on
their behalf.
The OPA website also includes a range of fact sheets available in
Russian, and other languages (downloadable as PDF documents).
For more information visit www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au or call 1300
309 337. Ring 13 14 50 if telephone interpreting services are
required.
The fact sheets in Russian include:
* Административное управление - Administration
* Постоянная доверенность на ведение финансовых дел - Enduring Power
of Attorney (Financial)
* Опека - Guardianship
* Медицинская помощь для пациентов, которые не могут дать согласие -
Medical/Dental Treatment for Patients Who Cannot Consent
* Refusal of Medical Treatment
* Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical/Dental Treatment)
* Enduring Power of Guardianship



9. Social Outings; Don't gamble with your group
The North East Primary Care Partnership (NEPCP), with the help of a
number of local organisations, has developed a booklet called "Social
Outings" that offers details on a variety of fun and inexpensive group
activities and outings.
The idea for "Social Outings" arose due to the findings of the Casino
Bus Trips Project. The project found that there were many risks
associated with bus trips to the Casino which were very costly to the
groups involved. Since 2009, the project has sought to raise
awareness amongst community groups about these risks and to offer
valuable alternatives to bus trips to the Casino.
"Social Outings" provides details of multiple activities ranging from
no cost to medium cost ($11+). Some outings include the Royal Botanic
Gardens, the Abbotsford Convent and the Melbourne Zoo.
To access "Social Outings", please go to www.nepcp.org.au where the
guide can be downloaded.



10. Nominate an Australian who is... Inspiring!
Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of
eminent Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards by
profiling leading citizens who are role models for us all. They
inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own
contribution to creating a better Australia.
The Australian of the Year Awards provides all Australians with the
opportunity to recognise someone who makes them proud in four
categories:
* Australian of the Year
* Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 60 years or over)
* Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30)
* Australia's Local Hero
The Awards operate at two levels - state/territory and national. State
and territory selection committees select four finalists for each
award category, with one of these finalists becoming the state/
territory award recipient. State/territory award recipients then
become the national finalists for the awards.
The prestigious year round program culminates in the announcement of
the national award recipients in Canberra on Australia Day Eve.
The Australian of the Year Awards is a program of the National
Australia Day Council.
You can nominate online at www.australianoftheyear.org.au or use a
form (available from the RERC office)
Nominations close midnight Wednesday 31 August 2011
If you need assistance submitting a nomination, including translation
services, or have any questions, please call 1300 655 193, email
award...@australiaday.org.au or visit the website.



11. Discrimination is against the law - Know your rights.
Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission has a new
website and telephone line. If English is not your first language, and
you need help understanding what the Commission does and how they can
help you, call 1300 152 494 to speak with an interpreter (local call
cost). The general enquiry line is 1300 292 153 or visit their website
at www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/lote
Дискриминация противозаконна - знайте свои права. Позвоните на
переводческую телефонную линию по номеру 1300 152 494 и попросите
соединить вас с переводчиком, говорящем на вашем языке, или посетите
www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/lote



12. HEALTH AND WELLBEING WORKSHOPS for NEWLY ARRIVED MIGRANTS
Come along and enjoy some food and conversation.
Learn about:
-your neighbourhood & services in the local area
-housing
-health & well being
-nutrition/ cooking for kids
-looking after yourself and your family
-budgeting & managing your money.
WHEN:
Monday 18th July, 1-3pm
And every Monday after
WHERE:
Ngargee Room (ground floor) at St Kilda Town Hall
Corner Brighton Rd and Carlisle St, St Kilda
COST: FREE
TO BOOK CONTACT:
Cristina Del Frate at City of Port Phillip
By phone: 9209 6385, or mob 0421 582 732
Via email: cdel...@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Childcare and interpreters available



13. MEDIA RELEASE from THE HON MARK BUTLER MP MINISTER FOR MENTAL
HEALTH
First Steps to Aged Care Reform: New National Info Line
Older Australians, their families and carers will find it easier to
access valuable information about aged care with the introduction of a
single, national information line on 1800 200 422.
"This new national phone number will consolidate the range of existing
1800 numbers, and act as the new, single point of entry for people
seeking information and access to aged care services," Minister for
Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler announced.
In addition to the introduction of the single national information
line, improvements have been made to the aged care website
(www.agedcareaustralia.gov.au) to ensure better, more comprehensive
and up-to-date information is available for the growing number of
people who source their information online.
"This is about simplifying the system and making it easier for older
Australians, their carers and their families to find and access the
aged care services they need.
"More than 1.2 million older Australians rely on aged care and with
this number only set to grow as our population ages, it's important we
make practical improvements that take the confusion out of navigating
a system that so many Australians rely upon," Mr Butler said.
The introduction of a single national information line and the
improvements to the national aged care website are part of the Gillard
Labor Government's national health reform efforts to build a
nationally consistent and integrated aged care system to meet the
needs of older Australians and their families.
More than $36.8 million is being invested to establish a new front end
for aged care that will improve information, intake and assessment
through a national aged care hub and the establishment of local care
and assessment teams over the next 3 years.
The Government will continue to make the aged care system more
responsive to the needs of older Australians as part of its response
to the Productivity Commission's final report into the aged care
system.
For more information, contact Mr Butler's office 02 6277 7280
The Russian Ethnic Representative Council recommends people who are
not comfortable with speaking in English, should first ring the
Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) Line on 13 14 50 and ask
the Russian interpreter to connect you to the National Aged Care Info
Line, 1800 200 422.



14. Upcoming Events
В настоящее время Театр Живой Поэзии "Эмпирей" приступает к работе над
двумя новыми спектаклями и приглашает принять участие в них любителей
театра и поэзии.
Репетиции и занятия по актерскому мастерству и художественному слову
проходят по вторникам с 18:30 до 22:00 по адресу: Betty Day Community
Centre, 67 Argyle St, St Kilda.
26 июля в 19:00 состоится отбор участников новых проектов.
По всем вопросам обращаться по телефону: 0425 853 874.
Смотрите также наш сайт: www.empyreantheatre.com



15. Bell Shakespeare presents Julius Caesar
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Peter Evans
with Alex Menglet and Kate Mulvany
To see the future one must only look to the past. Like many who came
before him, and after him, Julius Caesar had the support of the people
but the loathing of the players.
They conspired. They persuaded. They whispered it was for the good of
the country. All they needed to succeed was Brutus. Poor patriotic
Brutus. He was like a son to Caesar and a poster boy for the republic.
But not even a front-man of such unimpeachable integrity could avert
the total and utter disaster their daggers set in motion.
Peter Evans, Bell Shakespeare's new Associate Artistic Director, takes
this momentous piece of Roman history and transports it to the
corridors of backroom politics. This time, when Caesar gets the axe,
it's the media who roar like an angry mob.
This sharp political drama puts friendship to the test and reveals a
stark contrast between our intentions and our actions. With Alex
Menglet as Caesar and Kate Mulvany as the conniving Cassius, we go
behind the scenes as yet another leader is forced from office.
"I find this story constantly relevant. We witness the original pre-
emptive strike and the irony of the 'honourable assassination' with
all the carnage that a power vacuum creates. Julius Caesar is a play
that is never out of date and even today feels relentlessly modern."
Peter Evans, Director
Frankston Arts Centre - The Theatre
Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 8:00PM
Fairfax Studio,
Preview
Tuesday 6 September, 7:30pm
Evening
6 - 10, 14 - 17 September, 7.30pm
Sunday 11 September, 5pm
Tuesday 13 September, 6.30pm
Matinee
8, 10, 15, 17 September, 2pm
http://www.bellshakespeare.com.au/whatson/2011/juliuscaesar
Alex Menglet, born Alexei Menglet in Moscow in famous Russian family
of actors, is an actor who has found success working in Australia.