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iWitnessIssue 60 2 April 2015

FeaturesModel United Nations Conference 3

National Youth Week 4-5

NT Literary Awards 6

Leah Flanagan Live 6

Territory Made Pop Up Markets 7

National Trust Heritage Festival 8-9

International House Brisbane visit 10

Protect yourself against mosquitos 10

Event reviews 12-13

Territory Wildlife Park 12

Pakistan Day 13

Table Tennis Tournament 13

RegularsPublic transport 10

IHD Casuarina shuttle bus 10

Notices 11

Event calendar 14-15

CoverResidents at the gun turret at the Darwin Military Museum.

IHD ReceptionOffice Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm

iWitness Resident Input:If you would like to include anything in the next issue of iWitness please email nicole.ryan@cdu.edu.auW: cdu.edu.au/ihdFB: facebook.com/EventsIHD

Welcome

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Hi all

First of all I’d like to congratulate you all in making it through the first half of semester 1!

Enjoy your Easter and mid semester break. This is the perfect time to recharge your batteries and catch up on study and assignments.

As you will see in this edition of iWitness, there’s plenty to do around Darwin, either as party of our iGrow program or participating in the festivals, markets and youth programs currently running!

I wish you all a fun and safe Easter!

Kind regards

Dean PreddyManagerInternational House Darwin

Resident Leaders: Ph. 8946 6591

Do you have an interest in the United Nations?

The Model United Nations conference aims to provide opportunities for CDU students and IHD residents to experience diplomacy and international relations at their peak, as well as and develop skills in leadership, public speaking and negotiation.

The conference will be a simulation of the United Nations General Assembly where delegates will take on the roles of UN ambassadors representing member states and engage in a full day of debate and negotiation, with the aim of finding suitable solutions to some of the world’s most pressing issues.

Attendees are set to gain invaluable practical experience in diplomacy and improve their skills in leadership, public speaking, teamwork and negotiation whilst enhancing their knowledge of international issues.

Model United Nations conferences are internationally recognised as prestigious university events, and participation could put students in good standing for future employment. Moreover, CDU Model United Nations provides students with a chance to enrich their university life with some ‘academic fun’ and interdisciplinary networking.

There are a number of advantages for IHD residents to participate in this program. Firstly, as stated above, opportunities like Model United Nations provide chances for students to gain more familiarity with the university, which will contribute towards creating a community feeling in IHD and achieving student satisfaction.

Additionally, the Chair of the United Nations Youth NT, Sarah Tam-Perez, and some of her team will be joining in to help demonstrate as well as provide more insight on the United Nations Assembly to our participants.

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Model United Nations Conference at IHD

Event details:Date: Sunday, 26 April 2015Time: Event starts promptly at 10 amLocation: IHD Multicultural RoomDress code: Work attireEvent registration: www.surveymonkey.com/r/IHDmodelUN For more information about this event email: cdumun@gmail.com

Event itinerary

10 am – 10.30 am Registrations, Introductions

10.30 am – 11 am Get to know you activity

11 am – 11.15 am Guest Speaker

11.15 am – 11.45 am Morning tea

11.45 am – 12.15 pm Demonstration of Rules of Procedure & Role Play

1.15 pm – 1.45 pm Lunch

11.45 pm – 2 pm General Assembly

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National Youth Week (NYW) is the largest celebration of young people in Australia! Thousands of young people aged 12 – 25 from across Australia get involved in NYW each year.

The 2015 NYW kicks off on 10 April 2015 and runs until 19 April. They have a massive line up of events to get involved in.

Here’s some of the highlights from this year’s event calendar:

Join LAUNCH for music, art, dance, variety acts, comedy, workshops, sport’s tasters, Battle of the Bands, Saltwater Divas, and whole load of fun! Share, create, explore and celebrate young people!

Date: 10 – 12 April 2015Time: 10 am – 11.30 pmLocation: The festival hub, Browns Mart and Civic Park Smith Street, DarwinCost: Free

LAUNCH Youth Festival

ICS YuvaYuva is an initiative from the Indian Cultural Society Youth SubCommittee. Yuva is a one day stress management workshop run for young people at International House Darwin in theMulticultural Room.

After the workshop, have a chance to relax with a yoga session!

Date: 11 April 2015Time: 10 am – 4 pmLocation: International House DarwinCost: Free

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Bounce Beach Volleyball FestivalThe Bounce Beach Volleyball Festival will see the courtyard of the Casuarina Library transformed as a few tonnes of sand are dumped into the space to create a beach volleyball court. There will be free play and practice sessions as well as plenty of pumping tunes to bring the spirit of the beach to Casuarina.

Date: 13 – 17 April 2015Time: 3 pm – 6 pmLocation: Casuarina Library, 17 Bradshaw Terrace, CasuarinaCost: FreeRegistration details: Teams of 4 can be registered here: www.darwin.nt.gov.au/libraries

This is a 3-day interactive workshop to explore the elements of leadership. In the workshops you will learn: what leadership is, the behaviours that influence leadership in the community and how to collaborate leadership skills to influence others.

Date: 14 – 16 April 2015Time: 7.30 am – 12 pmLocation: Adina Vibe WaterfrontCost: FreeRegistration details: Registrations are essential and spaces are limited. To register call: 8981 2550.

In this interactive 3-day workshop you will explore elements of leadership; express your views of what leadership looks like, how to develop credible leadership and consider how to develop your own leadership practices.

Date: 14 – 16 April 2015Time: 3 pm – 6pm Location: Adina Vibe WaterfrontCost: FreeRegistration details: Registrations are essential and spaces are limited. To register call: 8981 2550.

‘Where Are We’ is a theatrical production based on the issues facing young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. This forum theatre presentation, in which the audience will be invited to offer solutions to the problem, explores how society expects these young people to accept discrimination by forcing them to wear a false mask.

Date: 18 April 2015Time: 5.30 pm

Elements of Leadership Workshop

Learn How to be an Influential Leader in Life

Where Are We

Location: Darwin Entertainment CentreCost: Gold coin donation

Calling all writers!

Entries are now open for the 2015 Northern Territory Literary Awards competition,

and CDU is sponsoring two of the award categories!

The awards offer Northern Territory residents the opportunity to win generous cash prizes and

gain valuable exposure for themselves and their literary works.

Entries close midnight Friday 8 May 2015.

Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the Northern Territory Library, Parliament House on Thursday 30th July 2015.

The 2015 Northern Territory Literary Award categories are:• ZipPrint Short Story Award

An original work of short fiction (3000 word limit)

• NT Writers’ Centre Poetry Award A single poem (maximum 3 entries per person, 300 line limit)

• Charles Darwin University Travel Short Story Award A short story about travel or travelling (3000 word limit)

• Charles Darwin University Essay Award A researched and referenced academic essay (3000 word limit).

• Kath Manzie Youth Award An original work of short fiction or a single poem by a person aged 12-18 as of 1 January 2015 (maximum 3 poetry entries per person, 300 line limit for poetry, 3000 word limit for short story)

• Browns Mart Theatre Award A play or other performance script

• Southern Cross Television Flash Fiction Award A blog post, fan fiction, short story, fictional diary entry or fictional letter (maximum 3 entries per person, 500 word limit).

For information on how to enter and the conditions of entry please visit the Department of Arts and Museums website.

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Leah Flanagan LiveSinger/songwriter

Leah Flanagan is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Darwin.

Don’t miss the opportunity to watch this striking live performer as she sings beautiful songs from the heart.

As Deborah Conway perfectly explains, “Leah Flanagan writes beautiful songs and sings them in a voice you can sink into, cushiony comfort without a single rough edge – it makes you feel like you’ve come home.”

Date: Thursday, 9 April 2015Time: 7 pm – 10.30 pm Location: Darwin Railway Sports & Social ClubPrice: $10Booking website: eventbrite.com.au

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Territory Made Pop Up MarketsThe Territory Made Pop Up market is the Territory’s newest cultural event.

Explore the rich tapestry of stalls showcasing handcrafted wares designed and made in the Territory by Territorians. There’ll be a variety of goods from designer wares, a Kids Zone, an onsite library and much more.

Date: Sunday, 12 April 2015Time: 10 am – 4 pmLocation: George Brown Botanic GardensGardens Rd, The Gardens.

Deckchair CinemaThe Deckchair Cinema is back! From Wednesday 15 April 2015 enjoy Darwin’s favourite outdoor cinema as it returns from its wet season hibernation.

The Deckchair Cinema is located at Jervois Road, Darwin Waterfront. Students holding a valid student ID card get to experience this truly Darwin experience for just $12 per screening.

Check out April’s upcoming movies:

Deckchair Cinema opening night: God Help the GirlIn this heart-warming debut from Stuart Murdoch, a fledgling band prove their mettle in 1960s Glasgow bohemia with romance, music and nostalgia aplenty.

Date: Wednesday, 15 AprilTime: 6.30 pm – 10 pm

That Sugar FilmAs entertaining as it is informative, this cautionary tale explores one of the most insidi-ous and ubiquitous substances of our time – sugar – while

exploding myths around the industry of ‘healthy’ foods.

Date: Tuesday, 21 AprilTime: 6.30 pm – 9.15 pm

Paper PlanesLovable underdog Dylan lives with his father in a country town in the Australian outback. One day at school Dylan discovers he has a knack for paper planes, which sends him on a journey to the World Paper Plane Championships in Japan.

Date: Saturday, 25 AprilTime: 6.30 pm – 9.15 pm

The Water DivinerThe Water Diviner is an epic tale set four years after the devastating battle of Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. Armed only with a tiny glint of hope and his dogged determination, Connor embarks on a journey across the battle-scarred post-war Turkey to find the truth about the fate of his sons.

Date: Screening on 25 April, after Paper Planes, in commemoration of ANZAC Day.Time: 9.30 pm – 11.30 pm

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Find out more about Darwin’s intriguing and varied heritage at the annual Darwin Heritage Festival which is being held across the Northern Territory from 13 - 22 April 2015.

Celebrate the great Aussie pioneering spirit, kicking off with a spooky night time walk through the Old Goyder Road Cemetery, plus much more history.

Program highlights:

Ghost WalkWho could resist a guided walk through the Goyder Road Pioneer Cemetery on the night of the new moon? Learn about the lives of those buried here from costumed guides with a wealth of local knowledge to share. Be prepared to be scared!!

Date: Thursday, 16 April 2015Time: 7.30 pm and 9 pmLocation: Goyder Road CemeteryCost: $10

Open House – Myilly Point Heritage PrecinctThis is your opportunity to look inside the four 1930-era houses in the heritage precinct. These houses are perfect for the Top End climate and reflect a different style of living than we are used to today – a time before air conditioners and even ceiling fans!

The National Trust only opens all the houses to the public once a year so don’t miss out.

Date: Saturday, 18 April 2015Time: 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm

Location: Myilly Point Heritage PrecinctCost: $5

CBD Heritage Walk A walk through early DarwinLocal historian Pearl Ogden OAM will take you on a walk through the historic centre of Darwin.

Date: Sunday, 19 April 2015Time: 5.30 pmLocation: Old Town Hall Ruins, Smith Street DarwinCost: $10

WWII 16 Mile Camp Heritage WalkThe camp was a military base during WWII. One of the camp’s roles was to act as a strategic fortress in case Darwin was overrun or at least isolated in a land assault. It serves to demonstrate the vulnerability of Darwin from attack during the war.

Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2015Time: 5.30 pmLocation: 16 Mile Camp, McKillop Court, Johnston,Cost: $10

Mystery Heritage Bus Tour & BBQDarwin’s historical sites are not always obvious or accessible. Our experienced guides will show you the hidden treasures of the city’s past. After the tour join us for a sausage sizzle at the 1934 Qantas Empire Airways Hanger.

Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2015Time: 5 pmLocation: Qantas Hanger MacDonald Street, ParapCost: $15

To view the full Darwin Heritage Festival program, please visit the National Trust of the Northern Territory website.

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CDU students are entitled to a concession fare which is $1 for unlimited bus travel for three hours on any scheduled public bus service from the time validation.

Residents wishing to access the Parap Market (Saturday mornings), Nightcliff Market (Sunday mornings), Rapid Creek Market (Sunday Mornings) or Mindil Market (Thursday and Sunday nights in the dry season) may do so using the number 4 public bus which departs from the CDU campus and passes each market. This bus service also continues onto the Darwin city precinct.

Timetables for public buses may be found on the NT Transport website:W: transport.nt.gov.au/public/bus/darwin

To help you with your shopping, IHD runs a FREE shuttle service to Casuarina Square Shopping Centre every Friday during semester.

The shuttle bus departs from IHD Reception. The drop off/return pickup is from the same point at your destination.

Details: • IHD to and from Casuarina Square • Every Friday night • First bus leaves IHD @ 5.30pm • Last bus leaves Casuarina @ 9pm.

NOTE: The shuttle will not operate on Good Friday, 3 April 2015 as the shopping centre will be closed.

Public transport IHD Casuarina shuttle bus

Protect yourself against mosquitosWith the heavy rainfall recently received in the Darwin and East Arnhem areas mosquito numbers expected to increase and IHD residents are urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites.

Mosquitos are most active around sunset and sunrise but also during the night. They can carry the Ross River and Murray Valley encephalitis virus.

To minimise the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes people should: • Wear protective light-coloured clothing with long sleeves, long trousers and ankle protection

with socks, between dusk and dawn in areas where mosquito bites are likely• Avoid outdoor exposure around dusk, and at night, near wetlands and areas of dense

vegetation as well as other areas of high mosquito activity• Use a protective repellent containing 20% DEET or Picaridin and other mosquito protection

devices as a supplement to protective clothing when outdoors at night in areas of mosquito activity.

International House Brisbane visitOur lovely Finance Officer, Kalindi Marnell, was very privileged to visit the office team at International House Brisbane located near the University of Queensland.

Kalindi spent time with each team member to see their procedures and processes and had the opportunity to complete a full tour of their accommodation.

It was certainly a worthwhile visit and some great ideas were shared on how we can

improve our processes and service to our residents in Darwin and Brisbane.

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NOTICESKitchen drawer padlocks

Each resident living at IHD has been issued with a kitchen drawer.

It is the responsibility of the resident to obtain their own padlock for this drawer to secure their items.

IHD can take no responsibility for items taken from kitchen drawers.

If you would like to purchase a padlock, they are available from the IHD office or local shops.

It’s that time of year!

It’s that time of year when new friendships are forming and people are socialising a lot.

It’s that time of year where assignments and study loads are starting to impact on most residents.

And it’s that time of year when the weather in Darwin is challenging us all.

So it’s that time of year when tolerances get tested and stress levels may build.

Please be kind to your neighbours and considerate of their lifestyle needs as well as your own.

Bicycle Permits

Are you keeping your bicycle at IHD?

Have you obtained your bike permit from the IHD Office?

Residents are asked to register their bicycle with IHD by obtaining a bike permit. This allows us to keep track of which bicycles should be stored on IHD grounds and which should be removed.

IHD Resident Mail

If you need to have mail delivered to you, make sure you provide the following address:

‘Resident’s Name’ International House Darwin Brown Precinct, Bldg 1 Charles Darwin University Casuarina 0909 Northern Territory Australia

Mail delivered to the above address will be sent to the Charles Darwin University Post Office. It is your responsibility to check the Post Office regularly to see if you have mail. Any mail not collected from the Post Office within 4 weeks will be sent back to the sender.

Don’t forget to check!

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Event reviewsTerritory Wildlife ParkWritten by KatOn a hot late Sunday afternoon on 22 March 2015, a group of 12 residents made their way to the Territory Wildlife Park in Berry Springs.

Our first stop after arriving was to watch the park’s famous bird show, where trained birds show off their natural and trained behaviour. IHD Resident Sally bravely overcame her fear of birds and made it through the whole show! After the show the residents had the

chance to take pictures with an owl and a wedge-tailed eagle while alieving their curiosity by asking many questions about the NT’s various bird species.

On the way to the next attraction we came across a tree that was covered in green ants and Linda told us that the backside of the ants taste like lemon. Our curiosity was aroused and we couldn’t believe it when Linda took one and

licked its backside. When she offered another one to us we kindly declined. No ant was harmed that day; I believe the ant might even have enjoyed it.

After this educational demonstration we made our way to the monsoon forest where we experienced a thunderstorm display which was accompanied by real thunder. During the forest walk Jeremy was lucky to see his first wild wallaby and take some great photographs. We left the park later than expected as the half hourly train might have forgotten that there were still people in the park waiting. While one half of the group waited at a train stop and was busy catching little frogs, the other half were sitting outside the already closed cafe starving. The trip went very well and the residents arrived back at IHD tired but happy.

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Pakistan DayWritten by FarhanPakistan Day or Pakistan Resolution Day, also Republic Day, is a national holiday in Pakistan to commemorate the Lahore Resolution of 1940 and the adoption of the first constitution of Pakistan during the transition of the Dominion of Pakistan to the Islamic

Republic of Pakistan on 23 March 1940 making Pakistan the world’s first Islamic republic.

Pakistan Day was celebrated for the first time at International House Darwin on the 23rd of March. The event preparation started at 3 pm which included cooking Pakistani dishes in building 17. The various dishes prepared were Chicken Sashlik, Mutton Polao, Marinated Lamb Chops and Raita.

The food was served at

Sitzler Court at 7 pm followed by video clips about Pakistan and its history.

Around 35 to 40 residents showed up and the food was devoured in minutes. Everyone appreciated the food and it was great to teach residents about Pakistan’s food and history.

Table Tennis TournamentWritten by Varmaa The semester 1, 2015 Table Tennis Tournament was held in the IHD Games Room on Sunday, 29 March. The tournament began at 1 pm with 8 residents playing in the singles tournament and 4 residents playing doubles tournament.

The first match was between Felipe and Renz. This match went for 3 sets and Felipe won 2 of the sets for the win. The second match was between Octavia and Jigme, Octavia certainly had the advantage here and one in 2 straight sets. The third match was between

the Kumbirai and Farhan, this game was interesting as Farhan won the first set, but Kumbirai won beautifully by gaining the remaining 2 sets. The fourth match was between the losers of first 2 matches, Renz won the game by achieving the 2 sets continuously.

Then the exciting semi- final matches began, the first match was between Felipe and Octavia, this match was so exciting, the first set was won by Felipe, the second set won

by Octavia, the third deciding set was went for a long time and was finally won by Felipe to move on to the Finals. The second semi-final was between

Kumbirai and Renz, where Renz won easily by taking the first two sets to reach finals.

The final was between Felipe and Renz, where Felipe played an extraordinary game to become the champion!

In the doubles event, Farhan and Katie were in one team while and Rangga and I were in the other team. Farhan and Katie played strategically to become a champion in the doubles!

At last the prize was distributed for the champions and runners up. For the champions, the prize was movie tickets and the runners up received a table tennis kit.

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