November 2009 Vol. 1, Issue 10 (PDF - 16.2Mb) - Department of ...

6 Nov 09 Briefcase Xxxx
What’s new this month
Ban the
tan this
summer
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin
cancer in the world with more than 400,000
people treated for it every year. Skin cancer
is the most preventable of all cancers, and
schools are invited to join ‘Ban the Tan this
Summer’ with the Clare Oliver Challenge.
Clare Oliver was just 26 when she died from
melanoma. By signing up for the challenge,
students will pledge to actively protect their
skin by avoiding any deliberate tanning and
following SunSmart messages – slip, slop,
slap, seek and slide. They will also help raise
funds for urgent melanoma research. For
more information, visit www.clareoliver.org
Spotlight on Melbourne
The circumstances surrounding the foundation of Melbourne and the question of
who should take credit will come under the spotlight in Batmania. The exhibition
is on show at the City Museum at Old Treasury until 6 December, and combines
contemporary art with historical artifacts.
Scholarships
for droughtaffected
students
Students in drought-affected areas may be eligible
to apply for Gardiner Dairy Scholarships. Offered
by the Gardiner Foundation to help dairy-farming
families overcome the financial hurdles associated with
further study, the scholarships aim to attract, retain and
develop talented people in the industry. Scholarships
commencing in 2010 include entry to university
undergraduate studies, up to $10,000; and entry to
TAFE programs of minimum two years’ duration, up to
$5000. Visit www.gardinerfoundation.com.au
Treasured artworks and rare manuscripts from the State Library of Victoria, modern
artworks from Heide Museum, animation and sculpture are among the pieces on
display. For more information, visit www.citymuseummelbourne.org