Independent December 19
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Brothels to be audited Childcare provider EDITORIAL the Forum. But they are relics of BYN TOM EALE as an unauthorised the Restricted Premises snaps up Forum Forum must a Sydney that has now grown up. Leichhardt Council is brothel. The Centre, Act 1943, which allows BY MICHAEL KOZIOL The tacky neon signs and cheap planning an expansion of which purports to offer “circumstantial evidence” Constructions, were adapt to the Creditors of the Italian plastic seating are unbefitting of a random audits of brothels “therapeutic massage”, rather than the “long and presented to a meeting in the local government Forum Limited (IFL) have serious food destination. was identified by council detailed process” of the of Leichhardt Council times area, following a Sydney agreed to sell the insolvent In my 15 months living there, in April 2013 as operating Environmental Planning last week. The council is BY MICHAEL KOZIOL Morning Herald report entity to childcare provider never once have I eaten at one and Assessment Act 1979. a major creditor and has The Italian Forum’s embattled that unlicensed brothel illegally because its Tick Tock Services. of the Forum’s restaurants. If I’m Kylie Tattersall, guardianship over the cultural centre, for so long the owners were expanding original development IFL controls the Italian going to pay $30 for a main, I’m executive director of the federal government’s $2.9 unfortunate victim of disorder, their operations along application was for a Forum’s cultural centre, going to A Tavola in Darlinghurst, Sex Workers Outreach billion conditional grant to spite, bureaucracy and a failure of Parramatta Road. remedial clinic. including a state-of-the- or Lucio’s pizza, or perhaps Jamie’s Project, said complaints the centre. imagination, will soon be under The Herald identifed Mayor Darcy Byrne’s art auditorium, rehearsal Italian in the CBD. about brothels need to Mr Hathway said he new management. Vasilios Perdikaris as motion called on council space and kitchen. Dining in Sydney has undergone be dealt with using an understood councillors Whether Tick Tock Services operating the Thai to investigate “illegal” As part of the a revolution and the Italian Forum evidence-based approach would consider the matter and its lessee, the Actors Centre Treatment Centre on brothels and have their resolution, the space will has been left behind. As a cultural rather than a moral by February but that Australia, can turn that tide around Parramatta Road brothel closure fast-tracked using be leased to Actors Centre destination and as a residence, framework. “they would have been is at this point anyone’s guess. Australia (ACA), an acting it offers little in the way of “There is no such outvoted” had council But it’s far from the only school which boasts Hugh atmosphere, aesthetics or value. thing as an “illegal” staff dissented from the problem afflicting the place. Jackman as its patron. It cannot hope to succeed brothel in NSW, just an creditors’ agreement. After 15 months of living in a Tick Tock Services without massive change. unauthorised brothel,” The ACA had backed Forum apartment, tomorrow I will has previously indicated Michael Koziol is the news editor she said. “This is because the Novati Constructions move out. It is a building whose its intent to supplement in NSW sex work is bid, but was approached reputation precedes it, and not in a income by building a decriminalised, and a by both parties for an positive way. Most friends wonder childcare centre on the brothel has either been agreement. how I managed to stay that long. roof of the cultural centre. approved by the local “We see great potential I have come to appreciate the Stephen Hathway, council or it hasn’t.” for our school to grow, Forum for what it is, but I’ve also executive director of A spokesperson but also to connect encountered its many failures. administration firm SV confirmed Leichhardt with the community,” For residents, it is a prison: Partners, said the process Council would seek said operations and inaccessible, often gated, with had been “exhilarating” information regarding development manager sparse courtyards and no stairs. and that the best outcome unauthorised brothels Allan Rendell. Its enormous commercial had been delivered. “from a number of He said the ACA would vacancy rate is well known and has He said Tick Tock sources” as well as give the cultural centre been addressed in this newspaper produced a “superior auditing premises. a stable income and still many times. To council’s credit, the financial offer” and he Ms Tattersall said allow a large scope for Renew Leichhardt project will soon expects a contract to be SWOP would work with weekend and after-hours begin utilising vacant premises as signed before Christmas. council to “ensure the community activities. artistic and cultural spaces. The other options, health safety and well- “We’ve met a lot of Food and drink are at the heart including bids from Italian being of sex workers in interesting people who I of Italian culture and appropriately, their local area”. language school Co. As. think are just waiting for restaurants form the backbone of Behind the times: the Italian Forum Parramatta Road is home to a number of brothels With Michael Koziol It. and builders Novati that place to ignite.” them in an environment where Kids acting out? Get them acting they’re being creative and having BY MICHAEL KOZIOL attending classes when he was angry look? How does someone so much fun, they bond with each If the kids are proving a handful just five. Now 12, he has been the who’s angry use their body?” other. It always happens.” Published fortnightly and distributed to residents in these school holidays, it might be voice of the Nickelodeon channel, Ms King, who has run Kaylene Squires, whose Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Balmain, Annandale and Rozelle. time to let them loose on the big has four television commercials workshops for ADS children daughter Gabrielle was diagnosed Distribution enquiries call 9212 5677. Published by stage. under his belt and does regular previously, said she likes to with Asperger’s Syndrome last the Alternative Media Group of Australia. While every effort While sports camps and beach voiceover work. ask her students to discuss the year, has eagerly signed up. is made to ensure accuracy of content, The Independent trips are summer holiday staples, Even for those who don’t emotions and behaviour of the “It’s a chance for [Gabrielle] to takes no responsibility for inadvertent errors or omissions. the inner west boasts a string of pursue acting careers, Ms Tyler characters being enacted. start developing little friendships ABN 48 135 222 169 drama workshops for budding says the workshops are enduringly “The discourse that happens in without fearing her confidence will Group Publisher: Lawrence Gibbons thespians and T.V. stars. valuable. a drama course is so valuable.” be knocked,” Ms Squires said. Group Manager: Chris Peken In Rozelle, the Actors Lounge “I think it helps them get to Ms King said she has seen “It’s exciting to find an Acting Group Editor: Michael Koziol will run two week-long workshops know themselves, build their enduring friendships and even appropriate channel for Gabi to express her more dramatic side.” Independent Editor: Michael Koziol for 8-16 year olds. Drummoyne- confidence and helps them with marriages blossom from her Ms King said some parents Contributing Editors: Adam Hunt and Triana O’Keefe based Shae Brewster, formerly their social skills and claiming previous workshops. should expect their kids to catch Contributors: Paul Gregoire, Jonathon Leonard and Tom the host of Saturday Disney, will their place in an adult world,” she “Children with spectrum conduct a workshop in television said. disorder have so much trouble the theatre bug as a result. Neale “It could be the beginning of Arts Editor: Leigh Livingstone presentation, teaching kids how “It’s hard work as well. This making friends and when you put to work with a camera, conduct process is a team process; it’s not something big for their children.” Jeremy Bridie Arts Listings: an interview and interact with a just about the actor.” Live Music Editor: Chelsea Deeley professional film set. The skills of acting, such as Dining Editor: Jackie McMillan The second session, run by understanding emotion and Advertising Managers: David Sullivan,Toni Martelli, hris Peken award-winning director Hannah the ability to empathise with C Robert Tuitama and Debra O’Kane Hilliard, will see the students a character, are particularly Design: Joanna Grace plan and execute their own T.V. important for children with autism Photo: Publisher’s Assistant: Deeksha Chopra commercial, all the way from spectrum disorder (ASD). Distribution Manager: Danish Ali pitching the idea, casting the ad Aspire runs a series of early Cover Photo: Chris Peken - Jack Wade, Velvet Sheridan, and directing the performance. intervention programs which for Manon Sheridan and Mia Brown At the end of the workshops the the first time will include a holiday kids receive a DVD recording of theatre workshop called “Drama!” Email: [email protected] their performance. Actors Lounge The program is being designed Advertising: [email protected] managing director Jules Tyler says and run by Glebe-based drama Contact: PO Box 843 Broadway 2007 parents are usually blown away teacher Tara King from January Ph: 9212 5677 Fax: 9212 5633 by the quality, and by their kids’ 6-9 in Wentworth Point near Web: altmedia.net.au abilities. Rhodes. “A lot of them are surprised “Empathy is one thing that If you have a story you’d like to tell us: by the performances of their I find children develop very [email protected] children,” she said.