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THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN The oldest circulating Greek newspaper outside Greece email: VEMA [email protected] OCTOBER 2007 Tel. (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 In this issue... Our Primate’s View “TORMENTED MOTHERLAND, GREECE”!

PAGE 5/23 Howard declares Nov 24 election

Sydney ranked top on “right” leadership city on tourist poll Australia will go to the polls on Novem- ber 24 for a federal election Prime Minis- PAGE 7/25 ter John Howard says is about the “right leadership”.

Mr Howard has dumped his “who do you trust” slogan from the 2004 election, con- ceding that some voters would loathe him no matter what he did. But he said at least voters knew what he stood for and where he planned to take the country. And the 68-year-old, who has promised to step down before the 2010 election if he wins a fifth term, said neither his age nor the length in office of his government were the issue. “I believe very passionately that this country’s best years can lie ahead of us in the years immediately ahead,” Mr Howard told reporters, after announcing a six-week election campaign. “In order for that to happen this country does not need new leadership, it does not need old leadership, it needs the right leadership. Pilgrimage to Symi: “The right leadership is the leadership which delivers the team which knows how to do Island of an Archangel the job. and ensure all Australians shared in the Mr Howard warned that if Labor was elect- “The right leadership is the leadership that country’s prosperity. ed federally, it would rule at every level of PAGES 8/26 & 15/33 has the experience to further expand the Some people were feeling pressure and government across the country, leading to a prosperity of the Australian economy and to some people were missing out, he said. lack of balance and robbing Australians of ensure that everybody gets a fair share of it.” “It is the responsibility of the government, as the necessary checks and balances on their The right leadership would make tough well as the alternative government, to out- government. decisions in the national interest and would line plans to ensure that people do get Six weeks was an appropriate length for a government for all Australians, not a narrow included and that people don’t miss out,” he campaign, he said. section of the community, Mr Howard said. said. “Why should we in any way in a great “The right leadership is the leadership that “The plans that I will unveil in detail in the democracy not be willing to debate the great tells the Australian people where it stands on weeks of the campaign will reward hard issues of the time over a period of six issues and what it believes in,” Mr Howard work, they’ll create jobs and they’ll provide weeks? And I can assure you ... it will go said. even more incentive for working very quickly,” he said. “Can I say, love me or loathe me, the Australians.” He said he was looking forward to the jour- Australian people know where I stand on all Mr Howard fronted the media alone, but ney, particularly meeting and interacting the major issues of importance to their said his team was strong and stable with with Australians. future.” Treasurer Peter Costello and Foreign “I’ve always found that a source of nourish- Calling the election means this week’s Minister Alexander Downer remaining in ment, a source of being re-energised, and an scheduled sitting of parliament will not go their key roles. opportunity to continue a dialogue with ahead. Nor will Mr Howard attend the By contrast, Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd them which I have found profoundly Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga on had been forced into guaranteeing that rewarding over the past 11-and-a-half years Wednesday as planned. Wayne Swan would be treasurer under a and which I seek to continue,” Mr Howard Entering his last election campaign, Mr Labor government, while Robert said. Howard said he would spend the next six McClelland would not be foreign minister, A road trip to the weeks outlining plans to reward hard work he said. AAP Heart of Country All Saints Grammar 10th Annual Debutante Ball PAGE 16/34 PAGE 18/36 The Greek Australian VEMA OCTOBER 2007 2/20 TO BHMA

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erately dressed up its reasons for cutting the African intake as Race politics rears an integration issue, in order to provoke a race debate. When it appeared the row was subsiding on Thursday, the minister called a press conference and declared Africans were its head - again fighting each other in nightclubs, forming gangs and congre- gating in parks to drink. By David Crawshaw “The reality is that if we’ve got a problem we need to name that problem,” he said. If Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews (photo) wants to Mr Andrews now says the 13,000 refugees Australia accepts a convince people African refugees are more likely to get year will be chosen not just on their need for protection but on involved in crime, he needs to produce the figures. their ability to integrate. The minister publicly contradicted one of Australia’s top cops Queensland Premier Anna Bligh branded Mr Andrews racist. today when he refuted Victorian police commissioner Labor’s immigration spokesman Tony Burke said the govern- Christine Nixon’s statement that Sudanese people were not ment was pretending to be more ruthless towards refugees over-represented in crime statistics. than it really was. “When you look at the data that I’ve looked at, it does seem Community groups that work with refugees, such as the to me that there is a higher proportion,” Mr Andrews said. Edmund Rice Centre, said Mr Andrews was playing the race But the minister has refused to produce hard evidence to back card and “lowest common denominator politics” ahead of the his claim that African refugees are getting involved in night- Melbourne and about 9,000 in Sydney. election. club fights, forming gangs, attacking other families and drink- Talkback radio was humming this week with discussion Mr Andrews managed to draw out the issue for several days. ing alcohol in parks. about African refugees, after the fatal bashing of Sudanese Hark back to the Tampa in 2001, when John Howard’s hard- Instead, he referred to secret data he could not release - in the man Liep Gony in Melbourne. line response to the arrival of 400 asylum seekers is widely same way he cited confidential police information in July to Although the two men charged over Mr Gony’s death are not considered to have helped the coalition over the line at the justify cancelling the visa of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef. Africans, the incident drew attention to how well Sudanese election that year. On August 18, Mr Andrews issued a statement outlining have adapted to life in Australia. Many marginal seats the government needs to win this time Australia’s refugee intake for 2007-08. Mr Andrews suddenly declared Australia had reduced its around are in outer-suburban areas - electorates like Labor- He explained the reason for cutting Africans to 30 per cent of African refugee intake because Sudanese people have had held Isaacs and Bruce in Melbourne, and Liberal-held Lindsay total refugee numbers was because of the need to accept more more difficulty settling in Australia than others. in Sydney. people from Burma and Iraq. This was totally at odds with his reasons in August for reduc- All have a sizeable migrant population, including large num- “The intake from the Africa region reflects an improvement ing the African intake. bers of Africans. in conditions in some countries and an increase in the number With 4,000 African refugees already being approved this year Lost in the clamour, the Sudanese community mourned the of people returning to their country of origin,” he said. - filling the 30 per cent quota - no more would be considered death of Mr Gony. About 35,000 African refugees and humanitarian entrants until July 2008, Mr Andrews said. have settled in Australia since 2000, with 12,000 heading to The statement sparked accusations the government had delib- AAP The Armenians’ late revenge By Nikos Konstandaras

The outrage with which the Turks greeted a US congression- al committee resolution last Wednesday (11/10) to recognize the Armenian genocide indicates the vital importance of the issue. The greatest problems that Turkey is facing today are the increasing pressure from abroad to acknowledge the Armenian genocide of 1915, the Kurdish guerrilla war, the relationship between the state and religion and between the state and the military, relations with the United States and the European Union and relations with Turkey’s neighbors. In this last issue, there is a section devoted to Greece and Cyprus (a sobering detail for those Greeks who are obsessed with Turkey’s behav- ior). the Turks were trying to «exterminate the Armenian race in the The Turks, like everyone else, have no option but to try recon- All nations have a hard time dealing with the revision of their Turkish empire.» Ambassador Hans von Wangenheim and cile themselves with their past as it is and not as they would history, with a change in how they see themselves. We experi- other foreign officials tried to stop the Turks from continuing like it to be. enced this recently in Greece with the tumult provoked by the the slaughter, but in vain. («Germany and the Ottoman Empire stillborn effort to provide sixth-grade school pupils with a his- 1914-1918,» cited in David Fromkin’s «A Peace to End All tory textbook that played down the sense of victimhood that Peace.») Pragmatism on the constitutes a large part of our common identity. In the Turks’ favor at the time was the fact that despite the The national identity is forged by the clashes and cohabita- countless eyewitness accounts, the global slaughter of World tion with neighboring nations and by domestic dynamics. War I obscured the horrendous events in Anatolia. But the name issue Turks finally fell victim to their own successes: The Armenian Consider, then, what forces come to the fore when a nation is The FYROM name dispute must finally come to an end. The presence was eliminated from the nation’s ancestral homeland pressed from abroad to acknowledge that its forefathers were newly re-elected conservative administration led by Costas and the survivors of the genocide scattered across the world. the merciless killers of other people. For the Turks, the history Karamanlis has decided to adopt a tough bargaining stance, Many took root in the great democracies of the United States, of their modern state begins with Kemal Ataturk’s victory over aiming at an «honest compromise» with the tiny Balkan state, Canada, France, Australia and so on. As their living standards the Greeks and the establishment of the Turkish Republic in currently referred to as the Former Yugoslav Republic of rose, they and their children gained increasing political lever- 1923. They see the years before this as a long, heroic march in Macedonia (FYROM). age in their new homelands and were thus able to press with which their nation was born out of the ashes of the Ottoman The road to a final agreement will not be easy. Key states are increasing stridency for the genocide of their people to be Empire, beat back various foreign enemies and set course for expected to intensify their diplomatic pressure on the govern- acknowledged. Today this demand is at the core of the accession into the Western world. ment in Athens to agree to a compromise solution. Armenian identity, along with the wounds of the slaughter. The Armenian question is a bomb deep in the heart of this Nevertheless, it’s extremely important that Greece finally The Turks, who seem never to have fully compromised with foundation myth. reaches a settlement with the government in Skopje instead of their neighbors and former subjects, now have to face The Turkish authorities claim that the slaughter of 1915, in once again deferring the problem to the indefinite future. demands from abroad that they change the way they see them- which 1.5 million Armenians are believed to have been mas- The government must wage a battle without yielding to the selves. Today’s Turks have nothing to do with the events of sacred, was no more than an unfortunate consequence of a tur- temptation of ultranationalist slogans and fiery populism. nearly a century ago, but the sins of their forefathers and their bulent time. They add that there were victims on both sides. When the time of compromise arrives, we must all - namely, fathers’denial of events have brought about a most painful col- The Armenians, of course, and the archives of many countries, the government, the opposition and the media - assume our lision between the Turks’ past and their future. have the documents to prove that this was part of an organized share of the responsibility. The future will hold no other oppor- Among the many unsolved problems that Turkey faces, at a Turkish effort to «cleanse» the country of Armenians. The tunity to solve the problem. It’s time we put on a brave, prag- time when its troops are massing on the border to fight the German historian Ulrich Trumpener notes a dispatch that the matic face and accept a compound solution. ambassador of Germany (a Turkish ally at the time) sent to his Kurds in Iraq, the Armenian issue could become the greatest chancellor in July 1915 declaring that there was no doubt that obstacle the country has to face in its long march Westward. KATHIMERINI The Greek Australian VEMA OCTOBER 2007 4/22 TO BHMA

Questions & Answers

Does the Orthodox faith Thus augeries, divinations and other such commentary). We are not to seek to inter- believe in revelation of spiri- practices are understood as not in harmo- pret our dreams and to use them to plan October 28, 1965 Q tual visions through ny with Christian belief (Canon 65 of the our lives. Gateway Arch completed Sixth Ecumenical Council and Pedalion dreams? * * * On this day in 1965, construction is com- From the Orthodox Church: 455 Questions pleted on the Gateway Arch, a spectacu- The answer to this question is a and Answers bit on the complex side. The , lar 630-foot-high parabola of stainless A by Stanley S. Harakas, published by Light and Life. steel marking the Jefferson National Church could hardly deny that If you have any questions about the Orthodox faith which you would like Expansion Memorial on the waterfront of God at certain times has revealed answered in the VEMA, send them to St. Louis, Missouri. Himself to people through dreams, since there are many biblical The Gateway Arch, designed by Finnish- Vema -Q.&A., born, American-educated architect Eero examples of such occurences. Saarinen, was erected to commemorate Thus Jacob had such dreams (Genesis P.O.Box M59 Marrickville South, NSW 2204 28:12 – 15), as did Joseph (Genesis 37:5 – President Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana or e-mail them to: [email protected] Purchase of 1803 and to celebrate St. 10) Solomon (1 Kings 3:5 – 9), Daniel Louis' central role in the rapid westward (Daniel 7:1), the Magi (Matthew 2:12), expansion that followed. As the market Pilate’s wife (Matthew27:9), Peter and supply point for fur traders and (Peter10:10 – 16). In some special cases, Christian Dior, Gucci, Calvin Klein explorers--including the famous God has revealed himself through dreams. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark-- But dreams are also the product of other Katerina + Kyriacos Mavrolefteros the town of St. Louis grew exponentially forces, as well. Dean Psarakis & Mary Krithinakis after the War of 1812, when great num- The very same Scriptures teach us that bers of people began to travel by wagon we are forbidden to observe and seek to train to seek their fortunes west of the interpret dreams as indicators of future OPTOMETRISTS Mississippi River. events, or to consult persons who claim to be able to interpret them (Deuteronomy 13:1 – 4). This, because such interpreters often gave to the dreams meanings which were contrary to God’s will and led people 874 Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction astray. Jeremiah says, “Behold, I am against those who prophesy lying dreams, (at bus stop, on RTA block) says the Lord, who tell them and lead the people astray by their lies and their reck- TEL: (02) 9314-0393 lessness” (Jeremiah 23:32). [email protected] The Church, in continuation, condemned the pratice of Roman society and pagan religion to interpret dreams, for which We have over 1,200 spectacle frames there was even a “professional” class who 114624

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Nearly four decades after he became the first American to orbit the Earth, Senator John Hershel Glenn, Jr., is launched into space again as a payload specialist aboard the space shuttle Discovery. At 77 years of age, Glenn was the oldest human ever to travel in space. During the nine-day mission, he served as part of a NASA study on health problems associated with aging.

November 5, 1994 George Foreman becomes oldest heavyweight champ

On this day in 1994, George Foreman, age 45, becomes boxing's oldest heavyweight champion when he defeats 26- year-old Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their WBA fight in Las Vegas. More than 12,000 spectators at the MGM Grand Hotel watched Foreman dethrone Moorer, who went into the fight with a 35-0 record. Foreman dedicated his upset win to "all my buddies in the nursing home and all the guys in jail." OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 5/23 Our Primate’s View

The events of recent weeks in the PASOK party of Greece g) The ‘Participatory Democracy’, as ‘fabricated’ by combi- cannot leave any conscientious Greek indifferent, whether residing in ning third world ‘inventiveness’ and a magic ‘circle of succession’ Greece or abroad. through C. Simitis and G.A. Papandreou.

Following our agonizing observation and commentary in the As the impartial and attentive reader will have noticed, we have previous edition of the Vema regarding the ‘Contradictory Fires’in not at all included, in what we have characterized as ‘crucial matters’, Greece, we are obliged today to comment with equal, if not greater, the eminent ‘national issues’. anguish on the horrendous ‘recriminations’ (since they are offended by This, of course, was not done out of indifference or because the the term ‘mutual destruction’!) that have erupted in the Main Opposition writer undervalues the significance which such matters hold for the party of PASOK, immediately after the national elections of 16th ‘survival’, in the first instance, and then for the continually imperilled September 2007. ‘prestige’ of Greek Governments, but because we would not wish to leave exposed any of those who responsibly have dealt with these issues, For every impartial critic, the feelings are varied and or for them to be characterized as ‘incapable’ or suspect of a ‘national beggaring description when confronted by the ‘storm’ raging between sell-out’. two senior figures of a Party so acutely ‘diverse’ and by definition In any case, it is known to all that the matters in question ‘contradictory’ in its composition, established under the known (which, as we have written before, instead of being called ‘national’, circumstances by Andreas G. Papandreou. should long ago have been more essentially and rightly characterized as ‘humanistic’), have today become eminently problematic, though Precisely for this reason no one can take sides either entirely in undeservedly, indissolubly bound as they are to international strategic favour or against the two ‘gladiators’ around whom have rallied not only balances, and even more so to the moral imbalance of ‘Global Leaders’ the professional politicians but also the unscrupulous opportunists of in every age, as well as to their indescribable Allies. the Union Movement as well as the commercial Television Channels with the corresponding Press of the larger Publishing Corporations. * * * * * * In any event, for the appointment of a new President in the PASOK, it was long anticipated that sooner or later the two relatively Following this brief and rather indirect, retrospective young politicians, G.A. Papandreou and Ev. Venizelos, would clash. ‘assessment’ of the political ‘maturation’ of the two ‘front runners’ who And this, not only because they found themselves essentially at present are seeking the upper hand in the race for the Presidency of unprepared – we would dare say ‘immature’ – for the enormous PASOK, and indeed on the explicit premise not so much to ‘unify’ and responsibilities thrust upon them in the past by the sudden flow of to ‘renew’ the Party that has been dissolved “into that from which it was By Archbishop events. But also because, being by nature completely different made”, but above all to counter more dynamically the re-elected New Stylianos characters, and each of them having received an almost diametrically of Australia opposed education and upbringing, they attained adulthood in a climate where the person and example of the late Andreas G. Papandreou (which “TORMENTED was anything but ‘imitable’) dominated suffocatingly during the worst phase of his political career. MOTHERLAND, GREECE”! Despite this, both of today’s ‘gladiators’ undoubtedly possess talents and aptitudes which, under better circumstances, could have Democracy party, moving as much as possible to the ‘left’, only one assisted greatly a small Land like Greece, especially in the unbearably conclusion can be drawn by every person with nous: globalized environment that threatens it manifoldly. Hence, precisely, the The aim of both these men is not the economic and cultural traditional ‘pity’ for the Motherland expressed in the title of the present reconstitution of Greece, but primarily their ‘party-political’ ambitions. article! For this reason we must declare forthrightly to both men – with In any event, it is still not late, even today, for both men to agree whom indeed the writer had on repeated occasions the opportunity to honestly on a collaboration of ‘self-knowledge’ and ‘self-restraint’as meet and speak during their communications with the Greek Australian correctly advised by their, more than anyone else, ‘power-hungry’ and community – certain bitter truths which other Hierarchs would ambitious female Colleague of the first line! Besides, at present, both certainly not dare tell them for obvious reasons, which they themselves ‘sword-fighting’ ‘barons’ are burdened with ‘sins’ disproportionate to also know very well. their ‘qualifications’ which were, indeed, perpetrated from key positions held by them in very critical moments of our contemporary History. Firstly, for a contemporary Leader to be effective, especially in Both of them should never forget this, in order that they might present day Greece, the political weight of a family name alone is not never dare to remain intransigent. Nor should the people of Greece, who sufficient. It is an ‘anachronism’ which, notably, was asserted directly or observed them entering the limelight very early either through indirectly by both ‘gladiators’. promotional favouritism or by fortuitous opportunity, believe naively Secondly, it is also not sufficient to be affable and of congenial that we are dealing here with ‘untried’ Leaders or with ‘pure doves’. presence which for one of them was characterized as modesty, in Nonetheless, let us become more explicit, so that we are not perceived as contrast with the spontaneity and the scruffy, almost ‘boastful’ tone of waffling irresponsibly. the other. Because both men often resorted to a hypocritical populism.

In order to recall today ‘without fear or favour’ which specific Thirdly, it should be particularly stressed that the indisputable role each of the now self-promoting national ‘Messiahs’ has played ‘eloquence’and ‘acumen’of the Constitutionalist, Lawyer and Professor individually, we suggest a ‘censure’ of their political identity, shaped so on the one hand, and the repatriated Greek from Abroad Sociologist, on belatedly and through experimental deviations, as follows: the other, who struggled to ‘acclimatize’ himself to the Greek conditions Let us set out immediately the most crucial matter faced by as quickly as possible and did not fall particularly short (!), could not have Greece during the lengthy governance by the PASOK party, in which the been considered as steadfast guarantees of superiority. Moreover, stance or some resistance on their behalf, from the posts that they held, eloquence and rhetoric (which some hastened so flippantly to promote bear irrefutable witness to the degree of their democratic conscience. We unilaterally!) were, as known, also traits of many demagogues and even present them here in summary: of dictators.

a) The unbearable double speak and the third world absolute Fourthly, the object of the present contest, consequently, is the power of Andreas Papandreou. virtue of courageousness and the courageousness of virtue in the face of truth. b) The ‘Statutory Laws’ governing the Higher Education Insti- Such courageousness was always displayed as a combative tutes (AEI) and the opportunistic multiplication of Regional strength by genuine Leaders, especially of small nations, in order to Universities. attract attention and respect both within and outside their own Country. To the disgrace of all the Christian Leaders of the world, the c) The absolute amoralism in the Services for the ‘New unrivalled model and example of a great and unselfish Leader will Generation’. always remain that of the most ascetic Mahatma Ghandi of vast India who, right to the end, never ceased resisting the British tyranny declaring: d) The bankruptcy and abjection of Olympic Airways. “I shall conquer you with my pain”!

e) The behaviour of Andreas Papandreou towards the ‘Special This for now, and may God help us. Court’ for Ministerial misconduct. Amen. f) The continuous condemnation of Greece by the European Court forentirely ‘anarchic’ conduct towards persons and institutions, including thedeposed former King Constantine. Translation by FSS The Greek Australian VEMA OCTOBER 2007 6/24 TO BHMA

Nana Mouskouri MEMOIRS

For more than 40 years Nana Mouskouri glittering stages. Nana launches us into her extraordinary figures that played a vital part in has been a global singing sensation. From international tours, taking us to Canada, the Nana’s career. her earliest childhood memories of mid-30s United States, Japan and Australasia as well as Intimate, rich in humanity and music, Nana’s Greece to her unstoppable rise to the sum- every country in Europe. She describes how book is a publishing event. mit of her profession, this book reveals all. she fought to win over audiences everywhere. Nana Mouskouri was born in Athens and con- In Britain, for example, she enjoyed dazzling tinues to be one of the most successful popular She tells of life as a child, experiencing the success after her first English album Over and singers in the world. She lives in Paris. horrors of war and privation, victimised by bit- Over was released. In quick succession, 23 of ter parental discord and stigmatised by her her titles appeared in the charts. In Australia, Fast facts: father’s fatal addiction to gambling. Nana was she achieved 14 gold discs in 1974 alone. • Nana is the No. 1 European singer of the past a shy inhibited teenager with a passion for Hers is a rich and astonishing life, studded 40 years singing, a girl compelled to choose between with exceptional encounters and friendships: • She has sold 400 million records worldwide her love of classical music and her fascination the incomparable trumpeter Quincy Jones, a and recorded 1,500 songs recorded in many with popular song. musician Nana had secretly worshipped since languages As a highly successful adult, she has been childhood, introduced her to the United States • Nana will perform her farewell concert at the racked by uncertainty and the torments of love, and became her producer; Yvonne Littlewood, Royal Albert Hall in London on the 29th of a woman struggling to balance music – her rai- the BBC producer, made Nana a leading star October son d’etre – with her role as wife and mother. of British television in the 1960s and remains Here Nana describes the life of the star we all one of her closest friends. Queen Elizabeth II, know, from her beginnings in the nightclubs of Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, and the Empress 15 November, Weidenfeld & Nicolson, Athens to her triumphs on the world’s most Farah Diba of Iran are among the galaxy of $35 original paperback

Laiki Bank promotes smart savings habits with Space Zone children’s account, promotion Laiki Bank today ended a very successful Bank. campaign to promote the benefits of savings “We are very pleased with the results of the in young kids by announcing the winner of Space Zone Nintendo Wii competition, it’s the Space Zone Nintendo Wii Competition, always a pleasure to see a smile on the face of Anastasia Barton. kids like Anastasia. The Space Zone account Anastasia’s mother Evangele said, “She is has been a hit with parents and grandparents extremely happy to be the winner. We are reg- who are looking ahead to their kid’s future. ular visitor of the Kingsford Branch of Laiki Parents would agree, kids should learn to save Bank, so it’s nice to get something back for at an early age; it helps them grow into finan- Anastasia.” The campaign was aimed at cially responsible adults “ he added. encouraging parents and young kids to open a Space Zone is a savings account by Laiki Space Zone savings account, which qualified Bank that makes it easy for kids to save, offer- them to enter into the draw for a brand new ing no account keeping fees and high interest Nintendo Wii. rates on deposits. Parents can have easy Nine year old Anstasia Barton of Kings- access to the account trough Laiki eBank or grove NSW, enjoys outdoor activities like ath- through regular account statements. The bank letics but is looking forward to enjoying her is also an advocate of school banking, which Nintendo during the hot summer afternoons. it runs with St Euphemia in Bankstown, All Accompanied by her mother Anastasia gra- Saints in Belmore, St Spyridon in Kingsford ciously accepted her prize from Spiro and Alphington Grammar School in Alphin- (From left to right) Evangele Barton, Anastasia Barton with her Nintendo Wii and Spiro Kanellakis, Marketing Manager of Laiki gton. Kanellakis at the Laiki Bank house, Castlereagh St Sydney Radiomarathon Christmas Card competition 2007 - NSW winner receives prize The Radiomarathon Christmas Card Drawing from Sun-shine School, Melbourne (VIC) and Elana Andonis Competition has once again attracted unprecedented par- for St George College, Adeaide (SA). ticipation from over 40 schools in NSW, Victoria and On Friday, 28th of September Spiro Kanellakis, Marketing South Australia. Manager of Laiki Bank, presented the winner of NSW, George The Christmas card competition is an annual event organised Kotsiaris, with a certificate of achievement, $300 book vouch- under the umbrella of Radiomarathon- a charity to raise funds er, and a framed print of his winning drawing at a special for kids with special needs. In 2007, hundreds of children aged school assembly at Dulwich Public School in Sydney. between 5-12 years entered their original drawings into the Mr Kanellakis said, “I am delighted to be here today, competition. amongst all these talented kids and I would like to congratu- Chairman of the Radiomarathon Trust, and General Manager late George for his winning entry. I would also like to thank of Laiki Bank, Michalis Athanasiou said, “the Christmas card the teachers and parents for taking part in the drawing compe- competition gives a true meaning to the objectives of tition and enabling the students of Dulwich Hill to give hope Radiomarathon, by giving kids as young as five years old a to other kids who have special needs and need our support. ” chance to help other kids who are not as fortunate as they are. The winning designs are printed into Radiomarathon With the help of teachers and parents these children learn that Christmas Cards, which are sold at Laiki Bank branches. All their small efforts are a genuine contribution towards a much the proceeds go to Radiomarathon. Show your support this bigger cause.” Christmas by sending your family and friends a beautiful and George Kotsiaris from Dulwich Hill Public School, receives The three state winners for 2007 are George Kotsiaris from original Radiomarathon Christmas Card. For more informa- his award from Spiro Kanellakis, Marketing Manager of Dulwich Hill Public School, Sydney (NSW), Natalia Christou tion call 1300 888 700. Laiki Bank Australia OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 7/25 Facts & Stats

Scientists uncover Sydney ranked top city in tourist poll evolutionary law By Jessica Marszalek of language Sydney has been ranked the world’s top city in an international tourist poll by a top US travel Scientists have uncovered what might magazine. be called the law of language evolu- The Australian tourist mecca scored the high- tion: the more a word is used, the less est points when rated by readers of US-based likely it is to change over time. Conde Nast Traveler (Conde Nast Traveler) in Like genes, words undergo ruthless the magazine’s annual readers choice awards. survival-of-the-fittest pressure and The awards, which began in 1988, are awarded those which are less central to daily life after questionnaires are sent to the magazine’s are subject to mutation, according to 387,000 subscribers, who rank top cities, their study. islands, resorts and airlines. Their research applies mathematical Sydney scored the highest mark this year, on precision to four very different Indo- 87.7, beating Florence (86.8), San Francisco European languages - but if it holds for (85.9) and Bangkok (85.8), with readers com- other languages as well, it would be a menting on the city’s “ambience and friendli- milestone in understanding one of ness”. humanity's defining attributes. Also scoring mentions in the regional lists were Much like the evolutionary theory of US city Santa Fe (84.1), and Venice and New Darwin, who was himself intrigued by York (both 82.9). the concept of a linguistic family tree, Melbourne was the only other Australian city the new findings show how individuals to make the list, scoring 76.3. can unwittingly influence changes in Federal Tourism Minister Fran Bailey said the the "species" of their shared mother award was good news for Australian tourism. tongue. “This is a well deserved win,” Ms Bailey said The paper, published in the British recently. journal Nature, reveals an ironclad link She said the Sydney Harbour, Opera House between the word's frequency of use, and great shopping made Sydney “one of the “Sydney is an international gateway for tou- 450,000 Americans visiting Australia each year. its stability of form and meaning over greatest cities in the world”. rists. It is not the first time Sydney has been rated best time - and this applies across a spec- She said the award should spur more “First stop is often Sydney, but then they visit city by the magazine. trum of languages. Americans to take the trip Down Under. other great cities such as Melbourne and region- Sydney has won top spot on the magazine’s Researchers led by Mark Pagel of the “Conde Nast is one of the most recognised al areas such as the beautiful Yarra Valley.” best city list many times since 1993. University of Reading, southern travel publications, especially for the American She said the American tourism market was England, looked at how 200 basic market,” Ms Bailey said. worth $1.9 billion annually with more than AAP words diverged over thousands of years among English Russian, Greek and Spanish. Much as in evolutionary Greek Government reveals biology, the entire family of 87 Indo- European languages spoken today are migrant data thought to share a common origin reaching back some 10,000 years. Deputy Interior Minister Athanassios Nakos told grants in Greece is a lot higher and that the country Very commonly used words - the parliament on October 4 that Greece is home to a is full up. number "two" or "water", for example total 473,547 non-European Union nationals, Meanwhile, immigration was discussed by Prime - remain recognisably related across according to official data. Minister Costas Karamanlis and Interior Minister this vast linguistic spectrum, they He also cited Athens University research findings Prokopis Pavlopoulos on October 4. Pavlopoulos found. But others words that occur less suggesting the number of undocumented migrants briefed Karamanlis about his meeting with EU frequently in daily speech, even if they in Greece is between 185,000 and 275,000. counterparts in Lisbon. are hardly obscure, have changed pro- Far-right LAOS MP Athanassios Plevris jumped Athens News foundly over centuries and millennia. on these figures, arguing that the number of immi- An English speaker bereft of foreign- language skills would have a hard time guessing that "oupa" in Greek, Jobless rate fall adds to interest rate pressure "Schwanz" in German, or "queue" in French all mean the same thing as "tail" in English. The unemployment rate fell to a fresh 33-year low of 4.2 per cent, HSBC chief economist John Edwards said Mr Howard and his col- The statistical correlation between the increasing the risk of an interest rate rise when the Reserve Bank of leagues would be cheering the September fall in the unemployment rate. frequency of word use and its "muta- Australia board next sits on November 6. “But both the prime minister and Treasurer Peter Costello must be pon- tion" is extremely high, the authors say. While the federal government is cheering the jobless fall and a further dering quite how the Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to respond to "The relationship explains 50 per cent rise in employment in September, another potential increase in mort- this latest sign of Australia’s economic strength.” of the variation in replacement rates gage rates would be a disaster during its election campaign. “Whether it’s November or December or March next year, the Au- between different words - a level of Still, Prime Minister John Howard says he wants to make the election stralian cash rate is almost certainly going up. statistical power rarely observed in the a referendum on which party is best equipped to achieve a goal of full The last interest rate rise in August appears to have had little impact on social sciences," comments Tecumseh employment. consumers, with retail spending soaring and credit demand remaining Fitch of the University of Saint Employment Minister Joe Hockey says 430,700 jobs have been creat- upbeat, while businesses are still keen to hire staff. Andrews, Scotland. ed since the government’s workplace reforms were introduced in March Some economists say rates could be lifted again as early as next month In a parallel study also published in 2006. if inflation data on October 24 shows sustained price pressures. Nature, Erez Lieberman, an evolution- “(It) provides further evidence that these reforms must be bedded down Other data released today showed that most consumers do not believe ary biologist and mathematician at if we are to achieve further significant inroads into the unemployment the August rate will retain inflation within the RBA’s two to three per Harvard, probed changes over time in rate,” Employment Minister Joe Hockey said. cent target. English verbs, especially the transition But Labor spokeswoman for employment and industrial relations Julia The Melbourne Institute (MI) October consumer inflation expectations from irregular to regular verbs. Gillard said Work Choices did not cause the economic growth of the survey found only 14 per cent of people thought inflation would stay In Old English, changes in tense past 16 years. within the target, down from nearly 19 per cent in September. rarely adhered to specific rules, but “Our strong economy, particularly the resources boom, is driving jobs,” Median inflationary expectations jumped to 4.6 per cent in October, its gradually these "irregular" verbs have Ms Gillard told reporters in Melbourne. highest level in two years, and up from 3.1 per cent in September. become standardised. Lieberman and Australian Bureau of Statistics data showed employment rose by slight- National Australia Bank senior markets economist David de Garis said his colleagues, looking at 177 verb ly less than financial markets had been expecting at a seasonally adjust- today’s data on their own will not push the RBA across the line for forms, show a mathematically exact ed 13,000, but it still lifted employment to a record 10,527,500. another rate rise. link between frequency of use and Economists had expected employment to rise by 20,000 in September, “But if anything this means the RBA will need to be convinced that change: a verb used 100 times more with the unemployment rate sticking at 4.3 per cent. underlying inflation in the September quarter has subsided a touch for often than another will regularise 10 Full-time employment fell by 17,200 workers, while a minor fall in the them not to move again,” he said. times more slowly. participation rate of those in work or actively seeking employment saw the jobless rate decline. AAP OCTOBER 2007 8/26 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Windows to Orthodoxy Pilgrimage to Symi: Island of an Archangel By Guy Freeland* – Salaphiel, Jegudiel and Barachiel – are supplied from extra- biblical sources. Around 5.30 p.m., Sunday May 13 We learn from the Old Testament that Michael was the guardian The catamaran approaches the small island of Symi. The little of the Jewish nation. With the Incarnation, he becomes the port looks enchanting as the late afternoon sun illuminates the guardian of the Church. The Archangel is also the principal psy- tiers of ochre and pastel-coloured houses - interspersed with the chopomp who leads the souls of the dead to God. domes and belltowers of churches - climbing up the mountain- Iconographically, he is often depicted weighing souls at the ous hill encircling the waterfront. Judgement.

After our little drama in obtaining a taxi at Patmos a week ago, The principal feast of the Archangel is that of the ‘Synaxis of we had made diligent enquiries. “Oh no, you will have no trou- the Archangel Michael and the other Bodiless Powers’ on ble at Symi.” Of course we should have known it, not a single November 8. In the West, the feast is traditionally known (in taxi turns out to meet the catamaran. English) as Michaelmas and is celebrated on September 29.

We are told to walk round to the taxi stand on the far extremity Devotion to the Archangel is certainly early, but there is definite of the waterfront. The local ladies waiting at the stand have evidence of a major cultus (= devotion – don’t confuse “cultus” resigned looks on their faces. We join them and contemplate the with “cults”!) from the fourth century on. Possibly, the cultus view. Time passes. It is getting more and more like Samuel arose in the first century at Chonai in Phrygia. Beckett’s play, Waiting for Godot. We must do something. Revelation/Apocalypse 12:7-9 tells of the mighty war in heav- The family-run hotel a Symiot friend had booked for us back in en at which Michael and his angels defeated the dragon/Satan Sydney is not in the lower town of Yialos but in the upper town and cast him and his angels down to earth. This provides a rea- of Chorio. We are close to the Kali Strata, the quaint stepped son why so many sites associated with Michael in both East and “street” that climbs the hill to Chorio. The guidebook reckons West are on mountains, as is the case with Chonai, or on the there are 357 steps. tops of hills. These include such spectacular Western sites as Monte Gargano in Italy, Mont-Saint-Michel in France and St Our hotel seems to be on a level about three-quarters of the way Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. up. But my wife has a serious problem walking and that’s more steps than I would cheerfully tackle. We are going to need a car But in the East the Archangel is also associated, again as at so should we hire one now? Chonai, with healing springs, and with the protection of sailors. This latter aspect of the cultus, which is particularly relevant to We appeal for help to a very nice young lady – come to think Panormitis, probably originated around Byzantium. But it is of it, all Dodecanese young ladies are very nice – in a nearby time to get back to our trip to the monastery. tourist shop. supplies up to Chorio. Perhaps we could hire a couple of don- Around 10 a.m. “It’s no good waiting for a taxi, the drivers will have gone home keys instead of a car, they would be easier to park. Well, perfor their evening meal. It’s Sunday. In any case, the taxis only haps not. A car it is. An excellent newly-constructed road takes us along the moun- come out when there are tourists around.” tainous spine of the island. Our first glimpse of Panormitis from Now mobile, we set out to traverse the island. What has brought the heights is spectacular. A more beautiful site would be diffi- But we are tourists! Never mind. She makes a telephone call us to Symi is not primarily the charms of Symi town, but the cult to imagine. and in a few minutes a taxi comes and rescues us. We feel guilty monastery of Panormitis on the far extremity of the island. I am about the ladies. We appeal to the taxi driver to go back for anxious to visit the monastery because, ever since its founda- The monastery lies strung out along the shore of an oval-shaped them. tion in 1969, the Archangel Michael (Taxiarchis Michael) at bay with a single narrow entrance. The narrowness of the Crow’s Nest in Sydney has been my parish church. entrance makes all the more remarkable the repeated miracu- It is a very long route round by car. As we enter the labyrinth of lous washing up on the shore of messages placed in bottles little streets of the old town we thank God that we didn’t hire a (many preserved in the monastery) cast into the sea by sailors car. The streets are incredibly narrow and it would have been a Many Symiots settled on Sydney’s North Shore, so when the around the world nightmare trying to locate the hotel. But at last we are in our time came to create a parish and build a church the local Greek hotel room and open the door onto the veranda. The view down community decided that the church should be dedicated to the We drive down. The entrance to the monastery is through an the hillside to the harbour is fantastic. Archangel Michael of Panormitis. Although there are other arch under a spectacular Baroque-cum-Rococo bell-tower, built major centres of devotion to the Archangel, such as between 1905 and 1911. The monastery has extensive wings 8.30ish, Monday Morning May 14 Mantamados on Lesbos, Panormitis draws pilgrims from with cells to accommodate the hoards of pilgrims that come for across Greece and beyond. the panigyris on November 8 and other major feasts, but the We go down to breakfast. An elderly guest is already hard at monastic enclosure proper is quite compact. The courtyard, work on his boiled egg and yoghurt and honey. He tells us that The Angels with the Katholikon at its centre, is truly delightful. he always takes his annual holiday in the Dodecanese. Symi, he assures us, is its jewel. Belief in angels is all but universal and there are many refer- Floors with black and white pebble designs are very much a ences to them in the Bible. Their existence is a dogma of the feature of the Dodecanese Islands, but the pavement of this Heritage listed, unlike Kos and Rhodes the island hasn’t been Church, and we affirm that belief every time we recite in the courtyard is outstanding. The design in front of the Katholikon disfigured by tourist development and retains a charming archi- Creed, “I believe in … all things visible and invisible”, since takes the form of a pattern of waves, which, if seen from the tectural homogeneity. The two or three story houses are mainly “invisible” denotes the angels. But exactly what are angels? right angle, becomes three-dimensional. I can see in my mind’s nineteenth century and combine an imported classical style eye bottles drifting in on the waves through the Katholikon with local detail. They reflect the fact that Symi had in the past The Church declares angels to be “bodiless powers”. They are, door to fetch up at the foot of the icon of the Archangel so that grown wealthy on shipbuilding and sponge diving. however, created. The Western tradition regards them as pure he can attend to any requests they contain. spiritual intelligences. The East, while leaving their exact nature With depletion of the forests, modern shipbuilding, and exhaus- open, has tended to see them as non-corporeal but nevertheless Legend has it that the origins of the monastery lie in the mirac- tion of the sponges, Symi fell on very hard times in the twenti- physical beings. Thus, some Fathers speculated that they might ulous discovery of an icon of the Archangel. The existence of eth century and the population was decimated by immigration, be composed of a subtle fiery or ethereal substance. reused Antique columns and capitals point to an early while houses were left derelict. Byzantine church or even earlier pagan temple, but little seems On the rare occasions angels are actually seen this is almost cer- to be known for certain about the monastery prior to its rebuild- During the last couple of decades, however, Symi has been tainly effected by internal interaction with the brain rather than ing between 1777 and 1783. reborn in the wake of a Dodecanese tourist bonanza, and many by sensory input. The Archangel Raphael says to Tobius and his Symiots (no, not Symians), including younger people born father that he only seemed to eat and drink before them, but in The Katholikon is bright with notable restored iconography dat- overseas, have returned. Today most of the derelict houses have reality they “were seeing a vision” (see Tobit 12:19). ing from the late eighteenth century. Dozens of hanging oil been restored. lamps, the offerings of Symiots from around the world, adorn Amongst the angels, Michael the Archangel occupies a special the space. The iconostasis, as intricately carved as any I have After breakfast, we set off to catch Symi’s bus to take us down position. The Archangels play a crucial role as the captains of seen, also dates to the late eighteenth century. But it is the large to Yialos. As we walk, our attention is caught by the melodic the heavenly host, but it is Michael who is their leader. miracle-working icon of the Archangel that seems to fill the sound of tinkling bells, like the bells of the goats above our Katholikon with its presence. hotel on Patmos. There are four Archangels mentioned by name in Scripture: Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel. Tobit 12:15 gives the We turn the corner and there is the troupe of donkeys that bring number of Archangels as seven. Names for the remaining three Contin. page 15/33 OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 9/27

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA G REEK W ELFARE C ENTRE GREEK W ELFARE CENTRE 378A King Street (PO Box 784) Newtown NSW 2042 Tel: (02) 9516 2188 Fax: (02) 9516 3177 Email: [email protected]

SERVICES REGIONAL OFFICES

Since its inception in March 1975, the Centre has Illawarra provided a range of services to the community that include Information and Referral, Counselling and 18 Stewart Street Casework, Community Development and Education Wollongong (P.O. Box 335 NSW 2520) NSW 2500 Projects.

The main current services are: Tel: (02) 4228 1609, 0419 617 403 Fax: (02) 4225 8993 Casework (over 12,000 a year) E-mail: [email protected] Telephone inquiries (over 13,000 a year) 25 Seniors’ Groups “OCTOBER 2007” 7 Day Care Centres for Greek Frail Aged Western Sydney 1 CALD Day Care Centre for Frail Aged 3 CALD Dementia Day Care Centres 7 Station Street West, 3 CALD Dementia Day Care Respite for Carers COMMUNITY AWARENESS MONTH 2 Day Care Respite Centres for Working Carers Harris Park (P.O. Box 9092) NSW 2150 Dementia Education Project 75 Community Visitors for Nursing Homes Tel: (02) 9687 8955 80 Community Aged Care Packages Fax: (02) 9687 8122 4 Cluster Programs E-mail: [email protected] Senior’s Choir Information Community Transport Program Carers Program Brighton-Le-Sands 2 Before & After School Care Centres

9 Playtime Groups (for children 0-6 yrs) 4 Vacation Care Centres 71 The Grand Parade Education Youth Programs Brighton NSW 2216 Family Support Project Marriage Preparation Courses Tel: (02) 9597 7820 Marriage Guidance Service Fax: (02) 9597 7820 Recreation Services for Drugs/Alcohol Addiction Problem Gambling Services Project Environment Project Newcastle 4 Women’s groups

Culture Men’s Group A Grow Group (mutual support/self help group) 11 Steel Street Palliative Care Education Project Hamilton NSW 2303 Community Order Scheme (light offenders) People with Special Needs Tel: (02) 4961 2333 Cancer Support Group Fax: (02) 4961 0654 Multiple Sclerosis Group Volunteer Training Courses Free Legal Referral Centre Free Accounting and Tax Help 4 Annual Community Appeals PROVICARE FOUNDATION Community Awareness & Education Provides free and confidential services for individuals The month of October is significant, as it has always and families affected by drug and alcohol abuse. This been designated to highlight the Centre’s activities, includes: which include the “Annual Walkathon” and “Glendi”. Counselling, support and advice services The diverse activities outlined in this booklet reflect Community education and prevention programs the Centre’s commitment for the betterment of our related to drug and alcohol abuse. community.

We are pleased to welcome you to 1800 010 575 or (02) 9516 2188 “October 2007” E-mail: [email protected]

Official Opening Dental Forum Father’s Day Celebration Problem Gambling

“October 2007” Date: 26 September, Wednesday Date: 27 September, Thursday Date: 2 October, Tuesday 10:00am – 11:00am 11:00am – 3:00pm 9:30am – 11:30am Date: 25 September, Tuesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm Participation at the forum to discuss research findings A function with lunch and entertainment to celebrate Creating awareness about issues related to problem on dental services. and honour our fathers and grandfathers. gambling. His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia will Officially Venue: Jubilee Room, Parliament House Venue: Yarra Bay Sailing Club Venue: St. George G. O. Church Hall, Launch -“October 2007”- Community Awareness Macquarie St, Sydney Yarra Rd, Phillip Bay 90 Newcastle St, Rose Bay Month, at a special function. Internet Venue: G.O. Archdiocese Reception Hall Hyde Park Barrack Museum Victims’ Rights

242 Cleveland St, Redfern Date: 26 September, Wednesday Date: 28 September, Friday Date: 2 – 3 October, Tuesday – Wednesday 10:00am – 1:00pm Perception on Ageing A guided tour to this historic site that was once home Participation in the National Victims of Crime An Internet course for beginners. to convicts and immigrant women. Conference. Date: 25 September, Tuesday Venue: 14 – 18 Amy St, Campsie Boundaries and the Helping Professions Venue: 68 Market St, Sydney Workshop to explore to the

positive aspects f ageing. Quitline Date: 28 September, Friday Library Services

Awards Ceremony for Volunteers Date: 26 September, Wednesday Training on how to set boundaries in a social/welfare Date: 2 October, Tuesday work context. 10.00am – 11.30am Date: 25 September, Tuesday Raising awareness about the health impacts of 7:00pm – 8:00pm smoking. Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Talk on the services of Parramatta Library for Greek speaking people. A reception to present awards to Phone: 1300 784 859 Tax Help honour volunteers for their Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park support to the programs organised Seniors’ Choir Performance by our Centre. Date: 28 September, Friday

Vacation Care Date: 27 September, Thursday Venue: G.O. Archdiocese Reception Hall Assistance with Tax Returns for low-income earners.

242 Cleveland St, Redfern Date: 2 – 12 October, Tuesday – Friday The Centre’s Seniors’ Choir will Farmyard Helpers 6:45am – 6:00pm be performing a wide range of Greek songs.

Exercise and Ageing Date: 29 September, Saturday Stimulating activities for primary school children Venue: Yarra Bay Sailing Club 9:30am – 11:30am during their school holidays. Date: 25 September, Tuesday

10:00am – 11:30am Volunteering Venues: A program for children and families - Learn to become

Talk on the importance of exercise for seniors. a helper at a farm feeding for cows and chickens. Date: 27 September, Thursday EARLWOOD PARRAMATTA

10:00am – 1:00pm Undercliffe Parramatta Venue: 552 Princes Hwy, Rockdale Venue: Rouse Hill Estate Public School Public School Guntawong Rd, Rouse Hill Workshop on Volunteering. Bayview Avenue 177 Macquarie Street Legal Problem Solving International Day of Older Persons Earlwood Parramatta Venue: 37 Unwins Bridge Rd, St. Peters

Date: 26 September, Wednesday KOGARAH GWC ST. SPYRIDON Date: 1 October, Monday 10:00am – 1:00pm Dementia Adventure Kogarah High College OSHC

Gladstone Street 80 – 88 Gardeners Road Workshop on problem solving and the role of Legal Celebrating International Day of Date: 27 September, Thursday Kogarah Kingsford Aid. Older Persons.

A symposium for carers of people with dementia. Venue: 338 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville National Hepatitis C Awareness Week

Date: 1 – 5 October, Monday – Friday

Increasing awareness of and access to treatment

services amongst CALD communities.

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ACAT Talk Healthy Eating Mental Health Week Enduring Guardianship

Date: 2 October, Tuesday Date: 4 October, Thursday Date: 7 – 13 October, Sunday – Saturday Date: 9 October, Tuesday 10:00am – 11:30am 10.00am – 11.30am 10:30am – 11:30am A range of activities to create awareness about mental A talk on services provided Seminar on healthy eating for the prevention of illness. NSW Public Guardian will be presenting “a way by the Aged Care Assessment Teams. cancer. ahead”. Recreational Group for Men Venue: St. Demetrios G. O. Church Hall Venue: St. Nicholas G. O. Church Hall Venue: Holy Cross Community and Cultural Centre 47 Hobart St, St. Marys 203 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville Date: 8 October, Monday 18 Stewart St, Wollongong 9:30am – 12:30pm Circus Unique Breast X-Rays Cultural Briefing A social support and recreational activities group for Date: 3 October, Wednesday Date: 5 October, Friday men. Date: 9 October, Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm Workshop for children on circus skills. Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Partnership day with Villawood Nursing Home. X-Ray Van will be available for Dementia Respite women for breast screening. Energy and Water Talk Home Care

Date: 3 October, Wednesday Venue: Anzac Mall, Beamish St, Campsie Date: 8 October, Monday Date: 9 October, Tuesday 10:30am – 12:30pm 10.00am – 11.30am An outing for the participants of the Centre’s Wheels Day Dementia Respite Centre. A presentation on energy and water usage. A talk on the services of Home Care. Date: 5 October, Friday Computer Club for Seniors Venue: St. Therapon, G. O. Church Hall Venue: St. Euphemia G. O Church Hall 323 Pennant Hill Rd, Thornleigh 10 East Terrace, Bankstown A day for children with bikes, roller blades, scooters

Date: 3 October, Wednesday and skateboards. 2:00pm – 4:00pm Sausage Sizzle at the Park Pensions and Benefits Hygiene, Food and Nutrition An Open Day computer class for beginners. Date: 8 October, Monday Date: 9 October, Tuesday Date: 5 October, Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm 10:00am – 11:30am Venue: 362 Homer St, Earlwood Training on hygiene and nutrition for staff and carers The participants of our Blacktown Day Care Centre Centrelink representative will present a seminar on CPP Partnership of frail elderly people. will be having a sausage sizzle at the local park. pensions and benefits.

Venue: Hellenic Cultural Centre Date: 4 October, Thursday Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Palm Beach 11 Steel St, Hamilton (Newcastle)

Function and partnership between our Centre and Date: 8 October, Monday Amity Nursing Home, highlighted by the performance EWON of our Senior’s Choir. A day trip to Palm Beach by our St. George Day Care. Date: 9 October, Tuesday Venue: 741 Forest Rd, Bexley Palliative Care 9:30am – 11:30am

Working with Difficult People Date: 8 October, Monday A talk on the services of EWON. th 50 Anniversary of GROW Venue: St. Stylianos G. O. Church Hall Date: 4 October, Thursday (Mental Health) Raising awareness about 806 Kingsway, Gymea 10:00am – 1:00pm palliative care.

Date: 7 October, Sunday Workshop on how to work with difficult people. 10:00am – 2:00pm Wills Tenant’s Rights

Venue: Cnr. Marion & Flood Sts, Leichhardt Participation at this milestone Date: 9 October, Tuesday Date: 9 October, Tuesday event where GROWers past 11:00am – 12:30pm 9:30am – 11:30am Sports Clinic and present come together to A talk on the rights of tenants. celebrate. Seminar on wills and power of attorney.

Date: 4 October, Thursday Venue: The Transfiguration G. O. Church Hall Venue: Marrickville Town Hall Venue: St. Nectarios G. O. Church Hall 175 Bayview Ave, Earlwood Coaching skills on various games for children. 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville Cnr Railway and Burleigh Sts, Burwood

Day Trip to Gosford Dual Diagnosis Multicultural Library Greek Cultural Day

Date: 9 October, Tuesday Date: 10 October, Wednesday Date: 11 October, Thursday Date: 13 October, Saturday 2:00pm – 4:00pm 11:00am – 12:30pm Organised for the members Performance of Greek traditional songs by our of our Western Sydney Day A forum on dual diagnosis Representative of the Rockdale Multicultural Library Seniors’ Choir. Care Centre. (mental health and drugs). will be visiting our St. George Frail Age Day Care Centre. Venue: Kogarah Library Stress Less Day Venue: Canterbury Community Mental Health Centre 2 Belgrave St, Kogarah Thorncraft Pde, Campsie Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Date: 10 October, Wednesday Anti-Poverty Week World Mental Health Day Bowling Awareness on the risks of excessive stress. Date: 14 – 20 October, Sunday – Saturday Date: 10 October, Wednesday Date: 11 October, Thursday Balloon Olympics An awareness week on how to combat poverty. Information to educate and advocate for change on Organised outing for children to play ten-pin bowling. Date: 10 October, Wednesday mental health. Carers’ Week Forum on Volunteer Management A fun day for children with History Talk Date: 14 – 20 October, Sunday – Saturday individual and group events. Date: 11 October, Thursday Date: 11 October, Thursday Activities to create awareness of Carers’ Week. Cultural Competency 10.00am – 11.30am Presentation of “Best Practice of Volunteers”. Carnival of Cultures 2007 Date: 10 – 11 October, Wednesday – Thursday A talk and presentation on “Helen of Sparta”. Excursion 9:30am – 4:30pm Date: 14 October, Sunday Venue: St. Spyridon G.O. Church Hall Date: 11 October, Thursday 11:00am – 4:00pm Workshop on awareness of cross cultural diversity. 72 – 76 Gardeners Rd, Kingsford A day trip for the Centre’s Festival with information and cultural stalls. Venue: 669 Anzac Pde, Maroubra Junction Nutrition seniors. Venue: Ashfield Park, Ashfield Epilepsy Date: 11 October, Thursday Manual Handling 11:00am – 12:30pm Goodwill Week Date: 10 October, Wednesday Date: 12 October, Friday 10:0am – 11:30am A seminar on nutrition issues Date: 14 – 20 October, Sunday – Saturday for seniors. Training for aged care staff and carers on manual Seminar on epilepsy presented to the handling. Awareness on “will health check” to assist and seniors group. Venue: The Resurrection G .O. Church Hall encourage people to protect their legacy. 16 Belgrave St, Kogarah Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Venue: St. Andrew G. O. Church Hall Down Syndrome Awareness Week 20 Wharf Rd, Gladesville Kids at the House Women and Migration Date: 14 – 20 October, Sunday – Saturday Falls Prevention Date: 11 October, Thursday Date: 12 October, Friday 10:00am – 11.30am A week dedicated to create awareness about people Date: 10 October, Wednesday Performances of dance, theatre and storytelling. with Down Syndrome. 10:00am – 12:30pm A talk on the role of Greek Utility Services Seminar women in migration. Search for an Artist Workshop on Falls Prevention presented to the women’s group. Date: 11 October, Thursday Venue: South-East Neighbourhood Centre Date: 15 October, Monday 10:00am – 11:30am Shop 68, Evans Ave, Eastlakes Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands An art competition for the children of our Before and Seminar on utility services in National Week of Deaf People After School Care Centres. the Sydney West region. Date: 13 – 19 October, Saturday – Friday Venues: Parramatta Before and After School Care Venue: St. John G. O. Church Hall 177 Macquarie St, Parramatta 11 Hassall St, Parramatta An awareness week of deaf people. St. Spyridon Before & After School Care 80 – 88 Gardeners Rd, Kingsford

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Excursion for Seniors East Frail Aged Day Care Venue: 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville International Day of Smoking and Poverty Date: 15 October, Monday Date: 16 October, Tuesday the Eradication of Poverty 11:00am – 12:30pm Date: 18 October, Thursday A bus trip to the North Shore Date: 17 October, Wednesday 9:00am – 11:30am for our seniors. The Meals on Wheels service will be addressing our Eastern Suburbs Frail Aged Day Care Centre. Creating awareness of issues and problems of poverty. Seminar on how tobacco Official Launch contributes to poorer health Thornleigh Day Care Centre Venue: Matraville RSL and material hardship. Norfolk Pde, Matraville Campbelltown Seniors Group - Launch

Venue: 66 Goulburn St, Sydney Date: 15 October, Monday Date: 17 October, Wednesday

10:00am – 2:00pm Perspective on Poverty 9:30am – 12:30pm Community Appeal Official launch of the new Thornleigh Day Care Date: 17 October, Wednesday Official launch of new Seniors Group in the Centre in the north-west region of Sydney. 8:30am – 5:00pm Campbelltown region. Date: 18 October, Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm Venue: St. Therapon G. O. Church Hall Conference to discuss conditions and solutions Venue: Hurley Community Hall 323 Pennant Hills Rd, Thornleigh to address on poverty in NSW. Cnr. Dumaresq & Stewart Sts, Campbelltown Collection of clothes, can food and household items to assist Understanding Cancer Venue: 39 – 41 Reservoir St, Surry Hills Incontinence families and charity groups.

Venue: Marrickville Town Hall, Date: 16 October, Tuesday Health Issues Date: 17 October, Wednesday 303 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville 10:00am – 12:30pm 10:00am – 11:30am

Date: 17 October, Wednesday In conjunction with Cancer Council of NSW we 10:00am – 12:30pm A talk on how to assist incontinence problems. Ettalong are organising a new group, which will focus on understanding of living with cancer. At the Seminar on health related Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Date: 18 – 20 October, Thursday – Saturday conclusion of the course there will be a reunion issues. with past participants of support group. The Safe Family Kit A 3 day trip for our seniors to Ettalong – Central Venue: St. Michael G. O. Church Hall Coast.

Venue: The Resurrection G. O. Church Hall 49-59 Holterman St, Crows Nest Date: 17 October, Wednesday 16 Belgrave St, Kogarah 9:30am-12:30pm Greek Cooking Session Greek Day at the Nursing Home Annual Seniors Lunch An education resource to promote awareness among Date: 19 October, Friday

Date: 17 October, Wednesday CALD communities about domestic violence and the 10:00am – 12:30pm Date: 16 October, Tuesday law. Organising a cultural day for the Workshop on Greek food cooking. Organised for the Centre’s Greek residents and staff of Venue: Fairfield Community Health Centre seniors groups with the St. George Nursing Home. Cnr. Mitchell St, & Horsley Drive, Carramar Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park generosity of the Twin Restaurant owners. (By Russian Culture Multicultural Day Care Discovery at Botanical Gardens invitation) Date: 17 October, Date: 17 October, Wednesday Date: 19 October, Friday Climate Change Forum Wednesday 9:30am-3:00pm An outing for the Wollongong playtime group. Date: 16 October, Tuesday Our Centre’s Multicultural An Open Day Mini Olympics for the participants of 8:30am – 3:00pm Day Care will be introduced our Dementia Day Care Centre. Venue: 61 Northfields Ave, Keiraville to and will experience Forum on climate change and its social impacts. Russian culture. Venue: Milperra Community Centre Mind & Memory Fitness Ashford Ave, Milperra Venue: 107 Crystal St, Petersham Multicultural HIV/AIDS Date: 19 October, Friday Stress Management 10:00am – 12:00noon Date: 17 October, Wednesday 9:30am – 12:30pm Date: 18 October, Thursday Seminar to learn strategies to keep the brain fit 10:00am – 1:00pm and active. Increasing awareness of cross-cultural issues. Workshop on stress management. Venue: 22 Alexandra St, Hunters Hill Venue: Cnr Goulburn & Elizabeth Sts, Liverpool

Sustainable Sydney Forum Media Skills Training Check Your Health St. George MRC - Migrant Information Day - Date: 19 October, Friday Date: 22 October, Monday Date: 23 October, Tuesday 10:30am – 3:30pm 10:00am – 11:30am Date: 24 October, Wednesday A workshop to build skills in writing media 10:00am – 2:00pm Participation at the Forum, which aims to help shape releases. Seminar on health issues for our seniors. Sydney’s future. Stalls with information from various service Venue: 552 Princes Hwy, Rockdale Palliative Care – Launch providers.

Venue: 1 Martin Place, Sydney Marriage Preparation (Part 1) Venue: Rockdale Town Hall Date: 23 October, Tuesday Cnr Princes Hwy & Bryan St, Rockdale Kitchen and Bathroom Safety Date: 23 October, Tuesday Launch of brochure on 7:00pm – 9:30pm Date: 19 October, Friday “Understanding Palliative Care Botanical Gardens

for the Greek community”. Organised for couples preparing for marriage. Date: 25 October, Thursday Training for carers on kitchen and

bathroom safety. Venue: G. O. Archdiocese Reception Hall Graduation Function for Carers Guided tour of the Botanical Gardens and lunch 242 Cleveland St, Redfern Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, for the Illawarra Respite Day Care Centre. Date: 23 October, Tuesday Brighton-Le-Sands 2:00pm – 4:00pm Trip

Festival of the Olive Ceremonial function with awards presented to aged Date: 25 October, Thursday care staff on achieving Certificate III in Home and Date: 20 – 21 October, Saturday – Sunday Community Care. A bus trip for the Western

Sydney seniors. Participation in this festival, Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands where entertainment and a Musical Experience range of Mediterranean foods Community Aged Care Packages Arthritis & Osteoporosis will be demonstrated. Date: 24 October, Wednesday Date: 23 October, Tuesday 10:00am – 2:30pm Date: 25 October, Thursday Venue: 70 Alice St, Rosehill 10:00am – 11:30am 11:00am – 12:30pm An Open Day for a musical experience at our Celebration – Greek Seniors Day A talk to our seniors on the Multicultural Dementia Centre. Seminar on arthritis and osteoporosis.

CACP services. Venue: The Resurrection G. O. Church Hall Date: 22 October, Monday Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park 16 Belgrave St, Kogarah Venue: 15 Tunbridge St, Mascot 10:00am – 2:00pm Universal Children’s Day Function to celebrate Greek Seniors Day with Medicines GROW Group Outing

information, music, dance, food and prizes. Date: 24 October, Wednesday Date: 25 October, Thursday Date: 23 October, Tuesday

Venue: St. Raphael G. O. Church Hall 9:30am – 11:30am Celebrating “Children’s Day” with various activities. An outing for the members of our Grow group. 29 Forbes St, Liverpool

A talk on using medicines with care. Residential Access Chinatown Women’s Group

Venue: St. Stylianos G. O. Church Hall Date: 24 October, Wednesday Date: 25 October, Thursday Date: 22 October, Monday 806 Kingsway, Gymea 1:30pm – 3:00pm 10:00am – 11:30am 8:30am – 4:00pm

Seminar on the options available for residential care. Day Care – Greek Film Talk on ACAT services for the Centre’s Earlwood An excursion to Chinatown by the group for women. Centre’s Illawarra Women’s group. Venue: Cnr. The Corso & Darley Rd, Manly Date: 23 October, Tuesday

10:00am – 2:00pm Venue: 15 Clarke St, Earlwood Drug Strategy Conference Stimulating Games Presentation of Greek film and Date: 22 – 25 October, Monday – Thursday a lunch for the participants at Date: 24 October, Wednesday the Day Care Centre. 9:30am – 4:30pm Participation in this conference to discuss management and treatment of people affected by drugs and alcohol. Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park Workshop on stimulating games.

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Working Cross-Culturally Drugs and Alcohol Consultation Week Families – “Looking to the Future” Function for Greek Residents of Nursing Homes Date: 25 October, Thursday Date: 29 October, Monday Date: 29 October, Monday 9:00am – 5:00pm 8:30am – 4:00pm Date: 30 October, Tuesday Consultation with youth through 11:30am – 1:30pm A course for understanding cultural diversity so the schools, regarding drug and A forum for workers and agencies engaged in working as to provide better services and practice. alcohol issues. with families and children. Lunch and entertainment for Greek residents in nursing homes. Venue: 40 Albion St, Harris Park Toddler Behaviour Venue: 20-26Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park Venue: Sts. Constantine and Helen G. O. Church Relaxation Date: 29 October, Monday Fish Markets 378 King St, Newtown 7:00pm – 9:00pm Law for Non-Lawyers Date: 25 October, Thursday Date: 30 October, Tuesday Seminar for parents to discuss some common Date: 31 October, Wednesday Workshop on relaxation. toddler behaviour. An excursion for seniors to the fish markets. Training on using legal resources, and visits to legal Venue: 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville Venue: 209A Edgeware Rd, Enmore Resilience agencies.

Poetry Day - Greek Dementia Centre Greek Film Day Date: 30 October, Tuesday Games Day for Seniors 7:00pm – 9:00pm Date: 26 October, Friday Date: 29 October, Monday Date: 31 October, Wednesday 10:30am-3:00pm 10:00am – 12:30pm A seminar the parents on youth resilience. 9:30am – 2:00pm

Recital of poetry to the members of our Greek Recreational day with a film presentation. Venue: St. Spyridon College (Senior School) Games day competition for the Centre’s seniors Dementia Centre. 1130 Anzac Pde, Maroubra groups. Venue: 71 The Grand Pde, Brighton-Le-Sands Venue: 3 Joynton Ave, Zetland «ȅȋǿ» Greek National Day Celebration Venue: St. Michael G. O. Church Hall CACP Outing 49 – 59 Holterman St, Crows Nest Western Sydney – CACP Date: 30 October, Tuesday Date: 29 October, Monday 10:30am – 2:30pm Chinese Culture Date: 26 October, Friday Organised trip for the CACP Celebrating the Greek National Date: 1 November, Thursday A day trip for clients and carers of carers and clients who live in Day with folk songs, music and poem recitals. 10:00am – 1:30pm the Centre’s CACP program in the the eastern suburbs. Western Sydney region. Venue: Sts. Constantine and Helen G. O. Church Hall An introduction to Chinese culture for our Meals on Wheels 378 King St, Newtown National Respite for Carers Day Care. Road Safety for the Elderly Date: 29 October, Monday Marriage Preparation (Part 2) Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park Date: 29 October, Monday 9.30am – 11:30am 10:00am – 1:30pm Date: 30 October, Tuesday Safe Home Visiting Seminar on Meals on Wheels services. 7:00pm – 9:30pm Seminar on “Road Safety” for the seniors. Date: 1 November, Thursday Venue: All Saints G. O. Church Hall Second series of talks for couples 9:30am – 4:30pm Venue: St. Paraskevi G. O. Church Hall Cnr. Isabel & Cecilia Sts, Belmore who are preparing for marriage. 49 Balmoral St, Blacktown A workshop on strategies to ensure physical and Volunteer Training Course Venue: G. O. Archdiocese Reception Hall emotional safety when home visiting. Arts and Crafts 242 Cleveland St, Redfern Date: 29 October, Monday Venue: Rawson Ave, Loftus Date: 29 October, Monday 10:00am – 12:30pm Community Visitors Awards 10:00am – 2:30pm Centrelink A four session course for those Date: 30 October, Tuesday An art and craft day for our Multicultural who want to be trained on Date: 1 November, Thursday Dementia Day Care Centre. various skills of volunteering. Honouring our Community 10:00am – 11:30am Visitors for their fine Venue: Bossley Park Community Centre Venue: Greek Welfare Centre contribution to the Centre’s A talk to our seniors on Centrelink services. Belfield Rd, Bossley Park 378A King St, Newtown Program. Venue: St. Spyridon G. O. Church Hall 72-76 Gardeners Rd, Kingsford

Greek Migrant Women Graduation of Playtime Groups Mission Statement Date: 1 November, Thursday Date: 4 November, Sunday 10:00am – 11:30am 1:30pm – 2:00pm The NSW Greek Welfare Centre’s mission is to provide services and A talk on Greek women and their Venue: St. John G. O. Church Hall role in migration. 11 Hassall St, Parramatta programs that empower individuals and groups from the Greek

Venue: 15 Clarke St, Earlwood His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos will present the community, and the community at large, to participate in all aspects of “Diplomas” to the graduates of the Centre’s Playtime OH&S and HR Conference Groups which are organised weekly at: Australia’s Culturally and Linguistically Diverse society.

Date: 1 – 2 November, Thursday – Friday Parramatta Kogarah This mission is underpinned by the values and principles espoused by the “Little Rabbits” ”Little Angels” St. Johns G. O. Church Hall St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall Staff participation at this conference. 11 Hassall St, Parramatta 57 Princes Hwy, Kogarah Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and, as such, recognises welfare

Liverpool Belmore and community service provision as a sacred task. “Little Bears” “Little Stars” Sts. Raphael G. O. Church Hall All Saints G. O. Church (House) 29 Forbes St, Liverpool Cnr Cecilia & Isabel Sts, Belmore Philosophy Crows Nest Gymea “Little Pigeons” “Little Lambs” St. Michael G. O. Church Hall St. Stylianos G. O. Church (House) 49 Holterman St, Crows Nest 806-808 Kingsway, Gymea The Greek Welfare Centre believes in:

Women and Assertiveness Kingsford Earlwood “Little Sparrows” “Little Dolphins” The right of people to have equal access to services (eg education, St. Spyridon Church Hall Room behind The Uniting Church Date: 2 November, Friday 72-76 Gardeners Rd, Kingsford 14 William St, Earlwood income support, housing, employment) 10:00am – 1:00pm Wollongong The right of people to access services in a non-discriminatory manner “Little Swallows” A five session course for women on assertiveness. Holy Cross G. O. Church Hall 18 Stewart St, Wollongong The right to access culturally and linguistically appropriate services Venue: 531 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville The right of people to dignity, respect, privacy, and confidentiality Art Competition Award The right of people to be valued as individuals Date: 4 November, Sunday 2:00pm – 2:30pm The right of the community to have accountable and responsive services

Awards and prizes will be presented to the winning entries of the “Search for an Artist” Competition. “Phone-In” on Problem Gambling Aims Venue: St. John G. O. Church Hall Date: 2 November, Friday 11 Hassall St, Parramatta To provide information and education to individuals and groups within

Telephone information and advice for people affected 31st Annual Walkathon the community to inform them of their rights and responsibilities in by problem gambling. accessing services

Date: 4 November, Sunday To promote community development and link the community to relevant Telephone: (02) 9516 1632 11:00am – 4:30pm service providers Tavli Competition The activities of the Community awareness month To ensure people feel secure and comfortable in accessing a service that “October” will come to a close with the Annual Date: 2 November, Friday Walkathon, where festivities will also follow at the St. is culturally and linguistically appropriate 9:30am – 12:30pm John Greek Orthodox Church Hall. To ensure that services are provided according to relevant standards and

criteria of funding bodies Drop in Centre for recreational games and activities. Registration of Walkathon: 11:00am – 1:00pm A “tavli” competition is also organised. To ensure the Centre operates in an effective, efficient and accountable

Start of Walkathon: 1:00pm St. John Greek manner. Venue: 7 Station St West, Harris Park Orthodox Church 11 Hassall St, Parramatta OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 13/31

CERVICAL CANCER: DETECTION AND PREVENTION

studied the vaginal cytology of the human, A woman may feel discomfort if she is Whereas the Thin Prep test collects and in 1943 published his findings and tense, so it is important to try and relax virtually 100% of the cell sample, and conclusions in the famous monograph: during a Pap Test. produces a thin layer of cells which gives ‘Diagnosis of uterine cancer by vaginal PAP SMEAR the histopathologist a clearer slide and the smear’. The diagnostic procedure was RESULTS chance of a more accurate diagnosis. named the Pap test. HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS The doctor performing the test uses a small The results take about one to two weeks. It VACCINES Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. The brush called a cytobrush to remove is important to make sure that the patient cervix is the entrance to the womb or samples of cells from the cervix, then receives the results, and the doctor will While the Pap Smear and the Thin Prep uterus. Cervical cancer develops when smears the cells onto a glass slide which is usually advise how to make contact with Test are tests used to detect cervical abnormal cells in the lining of the womb examined in the laboratory by a histo- respect to obtaining the test results. cancer,the new vaccines which have been begin to multiply out of control and form pathologist under a microscope. The Pap Most of the time Pap smear results are invented, will prevent the development of pre-cancerous abnormalities. If left un- test is used to detect early warning signs of normal. Abnormal test results do not certain types of cancer and pre-cancerous treated these pre-cancerous cells can de- cancer in the cervix. The cells in the cervix necessarily mean cancer. Abnormal tests abnormalities in women. velop into cancer and spread to surroun- can undergo change without causing any can also be caused by an inflammation or They work by causing the body to produce ding tissues. The Pap smear, also known as symptoms. When these changes are found infection in the cervix or vagina. The its own protection against HPV and so the Pap test, has been used for over fifty early, they can be treated before the cancer doctor, when discussing the abnormal assist the body in protecting itself from years to detect pre-cancerous cells in the starts or progresses. A Pap smear test is smear results, will outline a treatment plan developing pre-cancerous and cancerous cervix. In more recent years vaccines have therefore used to detect cancerous change and advise when the next Pap Smear lesions after exposure to HPV. been developed to help prevent certain in the cervix early, and allow successful should be performed. Presently there are two different types of types of cervical cancer and precancerous treatment. Cancer of the cervix is curable if NEW METHODS vaccines available and these different abnor-malities in women. detected early. vaccines protect against certain sub types WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL TIMING AND FREQUENCY The Thin Prep test is a new method of ana- of HPV but the vaccine while designed to CANCER? OF PAP SMEARS lysing cervical cells. It is often now perfor- protect against certain subtypes does not med at the same time as a conventional protect against all sub types. And so it is Cervical cancer is caused by infection with Any woman who is sexually active should smear. There is no additional discomfort important to continue with regular Pap certain types of a common virus called have a Pap smear. A Pap smear should be with the Thin Prep test. The cervical cells smear tests even after vaccination to detect human papillomavirus(HPV).There are routinely performed every 2 years, up to are collected in the same way as con- any abnormal cells and changes to the HPV approximately forty types of HPV that the age of seventy. Women who have ventional Pap Smear, but instead of smea- sub types not included in the vaccine. affect the genital areas. In most women the stopped having periods or are no longer ring the cells onto a glass slide, the doctor Talk to your doctor today about having a virus is harmless, but in some women sexually active should continue to have rinses the cells into a vial of preservative Pap smear to detect cervical cancer, and infected with certain types of HPV,the Pap smears. The doctor may advise a solution. ask about the new vaccines to prevent virus may persist and cause abnormal pre- woman to have a Pap smear more fre- The Pap smear remains the standard test cervical cancer. cancerous cells that may lead to cancer. quently than every 2 years because a pre- and is highly effective for screening, but WHAT IS vious Pap smear has shown an abnormality. the Thin Prep test addresses the inherent THE PAP SMEAR? The best time to have a Pap smear is just weaknesses of the conventional test. This is *The information given in this article is of a after a woman’s period has finished. It is because with the conventional Pap smear, general nature and readers should seek advice The Pap smear was invented by a Greek a simple test. It does not take long and does up to 80% of the sample collected may be from their own medical practitioner before doctor, Dr. George Papanicolaou, who not cause pain. discarded with the collection device. embarking on any treatment.

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VOLUNTEER TRAINING COURSE If you would like to occupy your free time and offer valuable assistance to others, or would like to learn new skills, then the Volunteer Training Course is for you. The Course is free of charge and it will take place at:

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MONDAY 29TH OCTOBER, 5TH & 12TH NOVEMBER 2007 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

To take part in the Volunteer Training Course contact the Greek Welfare Centre on Tel: 9516 2188.

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CLINICAL INSIGHTS INTO HEALTH AND NATURAL SOLUTIONS

milk is ideal for infant bone growth and is also well absorbed. Types of formulas: Breast milk is also low in sodium, which is a benefit for immature kidneys. Formulas are modified milks that are made to be as close to So there are no doubts about the long-term health benefits of breast milk as possible, although there are still a lot of extras BY CHRISTINA SCALONE* breast milk. The various benefits include nutritional (as dis- in breast milk that cannot be put into formulas. There are BHSc, Dip. Bot. Med, Dip. cussed before), immunological (provides protection), psycho- nearly sixty different infant formulas available in Australia. Hom, Dip. Nut logical, social, developmental, environmental and economic. There is not much difference between most infant formulas There is plenty of information and support available through and there are strict rules about what goes into them. All infant hospitals and private lactation consultants that can help formulas that are sold in pharmacies and supermarkets have women who are unable to initiate or continue to breast feed. been modified so that they contain the amounts of protein, NUTRITION FOR fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that Other benefits of breast feeding: babies need.

EARLY INFANCY Colostrum is the first milk after birth, and it is rich in vitamins Cow’s milk and other unprocessed milks do not have the best and nutrients and has a special laxative effect that helps the nutrients for babies. baby to pass its first stool. Human milk can not be exactly duplicated in any formula. Many trace factors are yet to be All infant formulas that are sold in Australia are fine for fully understood or discovered. Human milk composition babies (in the age group written on the can) and they all meet varies from woman to woman and also at different time of the Australian Food Standards criteria. Most infant formulas are day according to baby’s needs. Breast milk may delay or based on cow’s milk, but there are products which use protein decrease the severity of allergies as well as reduce the chances derived form soy beans and also specialized formulas for spe- of certain infections and diseases. [For more information, cific needs. please refer to previous article on ‘Pregnancy’]. Breast milk is a natural laxative and rarely causes constipation in babies. Cow’s milk formulas: Cow’s milk formulas are based either With bottle feeding, there is a tendency to have the baby fin- on casein, the main milk protein, or whey. Whey dominant ish the full bottle. The temptation to overfeed is less with products are more closely resemble breast milk so during first breast feeding as right amount is always available. Overfeeding twelve months whey dominant formulas are preferable. can contribute to higher risk of obesity later in life. The flavour “Whey” and “Casein” refer to the different types of proteins of breast milk is dependent on the maternal diet. With the in the milk. Breast milk has more whey than casein and cow’s variation of maternal diet, the baby becomes exposed to vari- milk has more casein than whey. If a baby has lactose intoler- ety of flavours. Breast milk contains bifidus factors, which ance, there are several cows’ milk formulas that are lactose favour the growth of friendly bacteria (lactobacillus bifidus) in free (where the lactose is broken down to its constituents – glu- the baby’s intestines. Breat milk is convenience and low cost; cose and galactose). it is ready to serve and is just right temperature. Bonding between mother and baby seems easier to develop with breast- Soy formulas: These are designed for use when a baby The gift of life at the moment of birth is remarkable. The frag- feeding but, this does not mean that a bottle-fed baby cannot becomes temporarily unable to digest lactose, e.g. after diar- ile baby, a part of our being, is a dependent soul and will rely develop a healthy bonding. Compared with formula fed rhoea. The Australian College of Paediatrics warns against on us for protection, love and sustenance. How can we ade- infants, breast-fed infants have lower blood cholesterol levels indiscriminate use of soy formulas because of wrongly diag- quately feed and protect this little one who has come into our as adults. nosed food allergies. Food intolerance of any kind is a matter lives? The most important decision is whether to breastfeed or of expert diagnosis and advice. formula feed. Starting your baby with a positive feeding expe- Dietary recommendations for breastfeeding mothers: rience takes patience and an understanding of usual feeding Other special formulas: patterns which babies experience. When you are breastfeeding, you are the food supply to your Partially hydrolyzed formula: In this formula, the protein baby. Human milk versus formulas: molecules have been partly broken down to smaller molecules that should be less likely to cause allergies. Therefore in Eat a balanced diet, with lots of fruits and vegetables to The Australian College of Paediatrics strongly recommends women who cannot breastfeed, partially hydrolyzed formulas boost antioxidant levels breastfeeding, except where specific contraindications exist. are a better option during the first 6 months, especially when Have more variety of foods in diet, which also helps to There are many benefits to breastfeeding, both to the infant there is a family history of allergies (such as eczema, asthma or reduce exposure to the same toxins or pesticides commonly and the mother. Breast milk is an excellent source of nutrients a food allergy). used in some foods for infants. Its unique nutrient composition and protective fac- Try to choose organic foods tors promote optimal infant health and development through- Premature formulas: Premature babies have special nutri- Avoid nitrates in foods out the first year of life. Breast milk is more easily and com- tional needs while they are very small and are still in hospital. Try to limit foods with colourings, artificial sweeteners and pletely digested than formula milt, so breastfed infants usual- MSG What about water, juice and solids for infants: ly need to eat more frequently than formula-fed infants. Try to avoid high consumption of trans fatty acids, which During the first few weeks, the infant will require approxi- can appear in breast milk and can interfere with the synthesis Water is not necessary for newborns unless there is a med- mately 8 – 12 feedings a day on demand. An infant who nurs- of the “good” essential fatty acids ical problem such as dehydration. After six months cooled es every two to three hours and sleeps in between feedings is Have more of healthy or “good” essential fats in your diet boiled water can be given in hot weather and if baby seems adequately nourished. As the infant gets older, stomach capac- Good quality, balanced nutritional supplements can also be thirsty. ity enlarges and the mother’s milk production increases, allow- beneficial for nursing mothers The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) states that ing for longer feeding intervals. juice should not be given before 6 months of age. It is better to wait until the child is one year old. Juices have little nutrition- Nutrients: Formula Feeding: al value, are full of empty calories and are mainly a sugar source. After one year if you want to give some juice to the Breast milk is nature’s most perfect food. The carbohydrate in Sometimes exclusive breastfeeding is not possible or practical. baby, dilute the juice half and half with water and limit the breast milk is the disaccharide lactose. In addition to being Until age one, formula feeding is the next best choice. There quantity you give. easily digested, lactose enhances calcium deposition. The re few rare health reasons that breastfeeding may not be rec- Solids should not be introduced until after the baby is about amount of protein in breast milk is less than in cow’s milk, but ommended or may be difficult; e.g.- six months old. Evidence suggests that early introduction of this quantity is actually beneficial because it places less stress solids may be harmful as they may trigger allergic responses, on the infant’s immature kidneys to excrete the major end Women who have had prior breast surgery and therefore particularly if there is a family history of allergies. Solid foods product of protein metabolism, which is urea. Breast milk con- physically can not establish adequate milk supply. will gradually replace some of the feeds, breast milk or formu- tains essential fatty acids, which are important for the develop- Women with certain infectious diseases, e.g., AIDS, active la will remain her most important source of nutrition until she ment of the brain. The baby’s brain is about 16 percent or tuberculosis, etc. is one year old. more of its body weight, and is made up of about 60% fat! The Babies born with rare metabolic diseases (e.g. ‘galac- brain triples in size from birth to age one. The fats required for tosaemia’), where infants cannot digest breast milk. the brain are primarily Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and If the mother is taking certain medications, which may pass Arachidonic acid (AA). Breast milk contains generous pro- into the breast milk. portions of DHA and AA as breast milk is made of 40 to 50 Anyone taking recreational drugs should not breastfeed. percent fat. DHA appears to be important for the develop- Very rarely a baby may not “latch-on” and nurse, despite all ment of vision as well. It also seems to improve intelligence the effort. and academic performance. Minerals like iron and zinc in Premature babies and babies with oral defects may have a breast milk are easily absorbed. The calcium content of breast harder time with breastfeeding. OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 15/33

Pilgrimage to Symi: Island of an Archangel

Cont. from page 8/26 Panormitis today and a lay committee runs the monastery.

This is one icon that proves impossible to photograph; the cam- It is the Eve of the Apodosis of Pascha. “Apodosis” is usually era seemingly overwhelmed by the contrast between the daz- translated “leave-taking” but literally means “return”. zling gilded cover and the underlying paint. Although the eye Following major feasts there is a period known as the “after- can handle what the camera cannot, there is really no way feast”. On the final day of the afterfeast (they vary in length) through which I can convey the force of the pure energy that most of the service for the feast day itself is repeated, hence it emanates from this icon, which is at once majestic and awe- is called the “return” of the feast. So Vespers this evening will some, and gentle and compassionate. be very special as once again the sublime chants of Pascha will be heard. It is indeed an icon through which miracles are to be anticipated. One of the most remarkable is that the restoration of sight What can I say of the service? As the philosopher Wittgenstein of a six year old blind boy from Leros on the feast of the observed, “Whereof we cannot speak, thereof we must be Archangel, November 8, 1960. silent.” But what a wondrous doxology for the last evening of our excursion. A young Symiot, while sleeping after attending the Vigil, had a dream in which the Archangel instructed him to go into the Filled with Paschal joy, we leave this beautiful, numinous place church where he would find a blind child. He was to take him where so many pilgrims have come down the centuries to seek into his arms and lift him up to the level of the Archangel’s face the aid of the Archangel or to receive his blessing. on the icon. He did so and the boy’s sight was miraculously restored. 8 a.m., Wednesday May 16, the Apodosis of Pascha The monastery boasts two small museums, one ecclesiastical, the other of folk art. Do we go round the museums now or after Our last breakfast. After, we chat to our friendly host and host- we have rustled up a spot of lunch? Lunch wins. Fatal mistake. ess who lived in Sydney for many years, still have family there By the time we have finished our picnic the monastery has sunk and return frequently. We finish packing, return the car and wait into the peaceful oblivion of the siesta. We have already for the catamaran. Here it comes, dead on time at the stroke of resolved to return for Vespers tomorrow; perhaps the museums 10. But where are our tickets? They won’t let us on without will be open then (they weren’t). them and the boat has a turn around time of just five minutes.

Mid-Afternoon, Tuesday May 15 It seems we have no option but to open our case at the top of the gangway, clothes flying everywhere. No luck. But now the Much of our morning has been spent finalising complicated gangway has been raised behind us and the catamaran is mov- travel arrangements as tomorrow evening we fly from Rhodes ing. Surely they won’t throw us overboard? An officer reluc- back to London. An early lunch and the indulgence of a monas- tantly lets us into the saloon. We collapse onto a couple of seats tic siesta to prepare us for the rigours of tomorrow and at last tle ourselves in the shade of a tree and watch activity on the and continue the search. Eventually we find the tickets. we are on the road to Panormitis for Vespers. waterfront. With a start like that, what awaits us at our destination? There are many very small settlements and monasteries scat- Almost time for Vespers, so we go back to the courtyard, only Surprisingly, everything goes like clockwork in Rhodes; but it tered over the island, signs to which we pass on our way. In all, to discover we have been told the wrong time and have anoth- is a different story when we get to London. By the time we get there are nine monastic churches dedicated to the Archangel er hour to wait. Eventually, a few people come in and join us, clear of Gatwick airport it is dark, pelting with rain and, yes, we Michael and it is these that, the Symiots maintain, secure the but I am beginning to doze off. can’t find our hotel. But you don’t want to hear about that. stability of the island. Suddenly a hearty “Christos Anesti” in my left ear jerks me Shortly, we are back at Panormitis, but the monastery has yet to back into consciousness. A lone priest has arrived to celebrate * Guy Freeland is an Honorary Lecturer at St Andrew’s Greek rouse itself from the siesta. We mosey around a bit and then set- Vespers. Unlike Patmos, there is no community of monks at Orthodox Theological College. For the bibliophiles...

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A.C. The Greek Australian VEMA OCTOBER 2007 16/34 TO BHMA Travel A road trip to the Heart of Country By Ian Webb - AAP New England - NSW Swooping down the gorges in the helicopter is a buzz. Sitting next to pilot James Rainger, I have the best seat in the house. The chopper is the ideal platform for checking out the water- falls and streams of the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. This is where the Northern Tablelands give way to the rugged, Tamworth forested country through which these creeks and rivers must wend their way before they reach the coastal plain. It’s not just the natural beauty which impresses me. As James spins the Armidale-based Fleet Helicopters machine around on a dime, I try to figure out how that bushwalker down there managed to work his way along such a narrow ridge to his precipi- tous vantage point. And seconds later I wonder who would ever have thought to make a mine entrance in an almost inaccessible location. No time to think about it as we zoom over another ridge and drop into another valley. The advantage of a helicopter is that you can check out the view between your feet. What a rush! The starting point for this road trip is New-castle, an industrial city that seems to be seeking a new role, now that the steel- works have closed. There are new housing developments near I’m taken aback to learn that Reid himself tends to view it as an As we take in the sights, our guide gives us a potted history the Hunter River, but many shops in the main street are closed. investment, and has actually written a book on that aspect. lesson, passes around some historic photos, and throws in a few Some rural parts of the Hunter Valley also have an identity cri- Tamworth is well known as Australia’s country music capital, personal opinions about the local issues of the day. sis, as enormous open-cut mines compete with dairy farms and but has another claim to fame, as the first town in Australia to There are two stops on the tour which are worth revisiting. The vineyards for the right to exist. have electric street lighting. first is the Aboriginal Cultural and Learning Centre - an art My first stop is none of those - but an olive grove near At the site of the original power station is the Quality Hotel gallery, museum and research facility. The second is the New Denman. I’ve long fancied the idea of growing olive trees, but Powerhouse. Its restaurant, Monty’s, has a Michelin Award England Regional Art Museum. This gallery is fortunate to be haven’t had a close encounter with one until now, at Pukara winning chef, and is rightly considered by locals as the place to the beneficiary of the Howard Hinton and Chandler Coventry Estate (www.pukaraestate.com.au). go for a fine dining experience. private collections, which feature a very broad range of works. In the tasting room I quickly discover that olive oils ain’t olive Another of Tamworth’s surprises, in an unassuming suburban The exhibition area is too small to display all of the gallery’s oils. street, is the Retreat at Froogmore Park (www.froogmore- assets, and a visit to the storage room is a bonus. The flavours of Pukara’s produce include garlic, lemon, lime, park.com.au). There can be no better place to unwind than Petersons Armi- pepper, wasabi and chilli. My taste buds are stunned by the vari- Every bedroom at this oasis has a different theme. The Moroc- dale Winery and Guesthouse, just out of town on the ety. Before moving on I pick up a bottle of olive leaf extract, can room looks a little lavish for my taste, and another guest Dangarsleigh Road. This elegant old house, surrounded by spa- which is said to have all sorts of medicinal benefits. claims the Dungeon. So I’m assigned the Japanese room which, cious gardens, features seven large and luxurious suites. Three On the New England Highway at Aberdeen is Segenhoe Inn of course, is elegant in its simplicity. of them have spa baths and, in deference to the cold winter cli- (www.segenhoeinn.com). This colonial building, which has After a scrumptious breakfast I drive to Nundle, in the foothills mate, the bathroom tiles are heated. had several incarnations, is now a boutique hotel. I take a quick of the Great Dividing Range. I’m not into shopping, but I find The cellar door is open six days a week, and barbecue lunch- look at what the owners describe as a work in progress, and find the general store has all sorts of interesting bric-a-brac, and a es are available on weekends. Petersons vineyard is more inter- it decidedly cosy. wood stove to take the chill off the air. ested in the quality than quantity of its output, and a visit to the The hotel is in horse-breeding country, and it’s where I meet The village’s greatest attraction is the woollen mill. Watching cellar is a must (www.petersonswines.com.au). Craig Benjamin, from Upper Hunter Tours (www.upperhunter- the machinery processing the fibre is almost mesmerising, and I head back south by Thunderbolt’s Way, named after the New tours.com.au), who takes me to the Vinery Stud. Not being a at last I’ve found the ideal place to buy that new jumper I should England region’s notorious 19th century bushranger. For a real gambler, I’m surprised the business of breeding champions is have bought months ago. bush experience I’m spending the night at the Cheyenne so expensive - and so strictly controlled. Back in Tamworth I join some other travellers for lunch at the Wilderness Retreat (www.cheyennereatreat.com). This is a If you want your mare to be “covered” by Red Ransom, for Good Companions Hotel, near the Peel River. Apparently this working property 40 kilometres east of Walcha, on the edge of example, be prepared to fork out almost $50,000. This is seri- pub used to be a bikie hangout, and had such a bad reputation the national park. ous stuff, and the staff at Vinery go to great lengths to make sure it had to close. Its new owners have given it a complete Accommodation is available in a wing of the homestead, but that no horses, handlers or clients are injured during the indeli- makeover and are steadily building up a different class of clien- my room is in a separate cottage. This is country hospitality at cate process. tele. its best - genial hosts and delicious food. Dinner is a lamb roast, Just before the Liverpool Ranges, I reach Murrurundi, home On the staff is country singer Aaron Bolton, who entertains us cooked outdoors over the coals in a camp oven. Breakfast is the to no fewer than two speed cameras. It’s also where Sydney art with a couple of his own songs. traditional country feast - a real energy boost for the long drive dealer Michael Reid has set up his country gallery Further north, and at a much higher elevation, is the universi- home to the big smoke. (www.michaelreid.com.au). ty city of Armidale. An orientation tour, starting at the visitor But this trip is not be rushed. I savour the fresh air, the rainfor- I quite like some of the David Bromley paintings on exhibi- information centre, is a good way to get to know this important est and the stunning mountain views to get maximum rejuvena- tion, but as one who has always enjoyed art for its own sake, regional centre. tion before returning to the rat race. Travel News in Brief Royal Caribbean Cruises has tapped into a precious resource ible storage areas. Brussels or London-Paris, depending on class, range from to create the perfect holiday - the woman’s touch. 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All Saints Grammar held its Tenth Annual Debutante Ball last Saturday, 29 September. Held at the Palais Function Centre, the event was the culmination of months of preparation for thirty All Saints Grammar students – twenty-six Year 10 students making their debut in brilliant fashion along with four flower girls and page boys from Years 1 and 2.

Patrons for the evening were Mr Arthur and Mrs Elizabeth Sinodinos who received the debu- tantes making their formal entry into society. Attending also was the Very Rev Archimandrite Kirrilos representing His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and the NSW Attorney General The Hon Mr John Hatzistergos and Mrs Hatzistergos. In recognition of her 50th anniversary this year teaching Greek dance, Mrs Sophia Haskas was honoured with a personal letter from the Premier of NSW, Mr Morris Iemma presented to her by Mr Hatzistergos. Prize Winners for Annual School Raffle drawn at the Debutante Ball were as follows: 1st prize V. Michalopoulos with ticket number 02222 2nd prize M. Kekatos with ticket number 02309 3rd prize B. Boucas with ticket number 16376 4th prize Poppy Psimaris with ticket number 00195 5th prize S. Anagnostopoulos with ticket number 16652

Congratulations to the prize winners and many thanks to all who supported our annual raffle that this year raised just over $11,000 which will be put towards the construction of the new Junior School Campus currently being undertaken next to All Saints Parish Church, Belmore. OCTOBER 2007 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/37 Healing a sick planet: the Montreal treaty on ozone layer

GEORGE ZARKADAKIS new findings suggest a link between climate change and ozone depletion. For instance, the Environment scientists from around the ozone hole above Antarctica was at its biggest world gathered in Athens from September 23- last September. Scientists have topped their 26 to celebrate what former UN Secretary Kofi agendas with new research goals, including Anan has described as “the single most suc- new systems to monitor the interaction of cessful international agreement to date” - gasses in the Earth’s atmosphere, as well as namely the Montreal Protocol, the internation- new models that will allow them to predict al treaty designed to protect the ozone layer. future changes. The treaty was signed 20 years ago on 16 Professor Christos Zerefos, President of the September 1987, but the story goes back at National Observatory of Athens, expanded least another decade. In 1973 chemists Frank further on the connection between climate Rowland and Mario Molina, then at the change and the depletion of the ozone layer. University of California, Irvine, began study- “Greece is one of the countries to be most ing the impact of halogenated hydrocarbons affected by climate change, “ he noted. (CFCs) in the earth’s atmosphere. CFCs are “Policies need to be introduced at a national chemicals used in everyday devices and prod- and international level in order to deal with the ucts, like fire extinguishers, aerosols, refriger- oncoming desertification and decreased pre- ants and cleaning solvents. cipitation.” Rowland and Molina discovered that when However, transferring the success of dealing CFC molecules are released in the atmosphere with CFCs into the field of climate change, a they travel into the stratosphere, where they Only two years after the discovery of the alternative chemicals to replace CFCs, they phenomenon caused by the increase of carbon are broken down by the ultraviolet radiation of ozone hole, the Montreal Protocol was signed were going to be losing much of their business. dioxide concentration, will not be straight for- the sun releasing a chlorine atom. Based on the and put into force with strict deadlines on The role of the media over the past 20 years ward. As Dr McFarland of DuPont explained, work of Dutch chemist Paul J Crutzen, phasing out the production of a number of has been significant and positive, as it has the difference in scale is daunting. Rowland and Molina also showed that those CFCs. reported on the ozone holes around the globe “While CFCs have a life cycle of a few chlorine atoms lead to the breakdown of large The major push behind the protocol was, of and kept the public constantly informed and decades,” he said, “carbon dioxide released amounts of ozone in the stratosphere. All three course, the public’s serious concern that with- interested. today will stay in the atmosphere and influence were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in out the ozone layer’s protection, harmful ultra- The Athens meeting confirmed that the the climate for centuries to come.” 1995. What showed to the world the impor- violet radiation from the sun would cause a Montreal Protocol has been a success. There is Although it has been technically easy to tance of their work was the accidental discov- rapid increase in skin cancer cases. Worse, if clear evidence of a decrease in the atmospher- develop alternative, harmless gasses for our ery of the ozone hole over Antarctica in 1985 the increase in ultraviolet radiation was left ic burden of ozone-depleting substances and refrigerators and cans of hairspray, it is not by three British scientists - Joseph Farman, unchecked, it could lead to the destruction of some early signs of ozone recovery in the strat- going to be the same when it comes to discov- Brian Gardiner, and Jonathan Shanklin of the all life on our planet. This is because ultravio- osphere. So is this the end of the story? Should ering economically-viable alternative fuels for British Antarctic Survey. let radiation is very energetic and, as it strikes we congratulate ourselves and go sunbathe at cars, factories and homes. Still, the mood at the By “ozone hole” the scientists refer to the living cells, it virtually “boils” them, destroy- the nearest beach without a factor-50 sun- 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol was severe depletion of the ozone layer, the part of ing much of their genetic material. Imagine screen? generally upbeat. When I asked Rowland how the Earth’s atmosphere that contains high con- Earth placed in a microwave oven, and you get Not likely, as Rowland said during the round- he felt about the future - optimistic, desperate centrations of ozone. This layer, situated in the the picture. table discussion. “Expanding cities influence or worried - he answered with a wide smile, stratosphere approximately 15 to 35 kilome- Policymakers responded immediately to the the ozone layer, too,” he said, pointing at “All three!” tres above sea level, absorbs almost 99 percent scientific evidence, and big industrialists Athens as an example. 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