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| Greetings for the Festive Season from Melbourne Legacy
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| The President and Staff of Melbourne Legacy would like to wish everyone
a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year.
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| | Front cover: Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence (far right) with staff.
From left down the page: Peter Samers, Operations Manager; Michelle Moon, Aged Care Co-ordinator; Carmel McConnell, Public Relations Officer; Jo Baful, Senior Pensions Advocate; Michelle Johnstone, Administrative Assistant; Lillian Murray, Fundraising Support Clerk; Aaron Burbidge, Welfare Officer (Disability); Bruce Roberts, Community Liaison; Karen Tillotson, Secretary Club Services; Verity Hollingworth, Pensions/Welfare
Administration Officer; Brett Tillotson, Finance Officer; Dot Byrne, Operations Administrator;
Lisa Bennett, Secretary Executive Services; Sandra Bodey, Widows’ Co-ordinator;
Katie Ronson, Pensions/Enrolment Officer; Chandra Tamang, Building Attendant; Jen Jordan, Fundraising
Manager; Lynette Furlan, Project Officer; Sushila Tamang, Kitchen Assistant; Vladimir Keca, Activities
Co-ordinator; David Cull, Chief Executive; Raymond Leong, Finance Manager; Anna Deblasis, Kitchen Manager; Margret Pongers, Administrative Assistant; Chris Brown, Pensions Officer
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| | Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy
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| | Bendigo Campaspe (Bendigo) - State Pairs Triumph
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| On the afternoon of Thursday, 15 December 2011, the Bendigo Campaspe (Bendigo) combination of Ian Ross and Torie Babitsch emerged victorious in the Victorian Over-60 Pairs Championship at the Keilor Bowls Club. Runners-up were Barrie Close and Dennis Arthur of Geelong (Queenscliff) in the 15-end State final. Melbourne Legacy Past President, Graeme Standish and Bowls Victoria President, Graeme Hosken presented the triumphant pair with the coveted Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy.
| Pictured right: Graeme Hosken, Ian Ross, Tori Babitsch and Graeme Standish.
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| | Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award National Final
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| Victorian takes home the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award Cup
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| A 14 year old Victorian boy from Ballarat took out the National Final title of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award against strong competition from students from around Australia.
Mathew Hall from Ballarat Grammar, Wendouree won the National title with a prepared speech with a title of “What Matters”. Runner up was Mae Farrell, Scottsdale High School, Tasmania and 3rd prize went to Sophie Quinn, Hallett Cove High School, South Australia.
Initiated in 1988 by Melbourne Legacy (the organisation that helps the families of deceased veterans), the award has proved to be very successful. The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award competition is aimed at enhancing oral communication skills of students aged 12 to 14 years. The competition continues to grow and in 2011 over 2000 students from around Australia competed in regional finals across Australia.
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| This year the National Final was held in Adelaide on Monday 14 November and ten finalist from around Australia competed. Matthew's prepared speech focused on the important things to consider in life such as family and
personal values, health, community service and comradeship.
“I simply could not believe that I won the competition” said Matthew. “I am very excited as the standard was very
high and I did not think I had a chance of winning such a prestigious award.” he said.
Entrants were required to give a five minute prepared speech on a subject of their own choosing followed by a two minute impromptu speech on “Why should I Care”.
Congratulations are due to Matthew, Mae and Sophie as well as their respective families and their schools.
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| | Defence Force School of Signals Supports Legacy
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| | The Australian Defence Force again played a most important part in helping Legacy raise funds during the Legacy Week Badge Appeal which ran from 28 August – 3 September, 2011.
Over 300 Australian Defence Force personnel from the Defence Force School of Signals (DFSS) in Watsonia sold badges and collected donations in support of Legacy in the Melbourne CBD. The DFSS were very enthusiastic and successful in selling badges in and around the Melbourne CBD and this year raised over $153,000.
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| Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence said, “Our thanks go to Army, Navy and Air Force for their outstanding contribution. The results show that the public does respond very positively to service personnel in uniform. We are
most grateful”.
| In recognition of the Defence Force School of Signals’ wonderful efforts, Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence
presented a plaque to Lt Col Chris Rule at Watsonia Barracks. Also pictured above are Legatee Denise Milic,
WO1 Mark Gaskell RSM, Jennifer Jordon, Melbourne Legacy Fundraising Manager and DFSS personnel.
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| | CFMEU Members Dig Deep to Support Legacy's Work
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| Source: CFMEU Victorian Branch News - 27/09/2011
| CFMEU shop stewards have responded brilliantly to a request to help the families of deceased veterans.
Throughout August union reps sold Legacy badges, pens and other items on their sites, raising $40,000.
A cheque was presented to Legacy at Brookfield Multiplex's site in Docklands on September 20. On the day workers voted to continue fundraising for Legacy for the duration of the job and the builder and client (CBUS) both made a donation of $5,000 to bring the total to a magnificent $50,000.
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| | Legacy Week - "Together we can keep the promise."
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| | Legacy Week - 28 August to 3 September 2011
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| In World War I a soldier comforting his dying mate made a promise to care for his missus and kids; Legacy was created out of this promise.
Charlotte's father was a Gulf War veteran. After his death, Charlotte and her family were approached by Legacy and offered support. The family has their own Legatee who provides ongoing personal contact and ensures that they have access to all the services they need. The children go on regular outings and holiday camps with other Legacy children.
The need for Legacy's work in the community is ongoing, we currently care for over 100,000 widows, children and dependants with a disability. Legacy is committed to providing support for widows and dependants of deceased veterans now and into the future.
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| | Legacy Widow, Vera Billen Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
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| | On 18 August 2011, Mrs Vera Billen celebrated her 100th birthday. Vera was born in England on 18 August 1911. She enjoys good health and lives independently in South Yarra. Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence said it is quite rare for individuals to be living independently at the age of 100 years of age. ‘We currently have less than a dozen widows on our records that are still living independently at 100 years of age’. Melbourne Legacy records show that we have 49 widows out of a total 12,000 who have already reached 100 years of age. Read more...
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| | Dennis Family Homes Ongoing Support of Legacy
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| | Charity House Sale to Aid Legacy
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| Leading builder Dennis Family Homes is presently offering a newly completed home for sale at the Manor Lakes estate in Wyndham Vale to raise funds for Legacy.
The house chosen by Dennis Family Homes for the project is the Edgewood 221, a new design for 2011 from its Aspirations Series range.
Amongst its many features, the double-storey home in Holloway Street includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, study and garage. As with all Dennis Family Homes designs, the Edgewood 221 is luxuriously appointed and expertly constructed with quality and excellence. Read more...
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| Edgewood 221, Manor Lakes Estate in
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| | Legatee Rusty Rayson Celebrates 50 Years of Legacy Service
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| | The President, Chris Spence presented Legatee Russell Charles Walter (Rusty) Rayson with a certificate of ‘50 Years of Legacy service’ on 17 May 2011 at his home in South Yarra, where he has lived for many years with his wife Patricia.
Russell Charles Walter (Rusty) Rayson was born in Kent, England on
21 April, 1917.
Rusty served in The Royal Australian Air Force during WW2 in Malaya, Singapore, and New Guinea. |
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| After the war he remained with the military and served as a Wing Commander Pilot in the United Kingdom,
Thailand and Australia. He later worked as a Business Manager with the Association of Professional Engineers Australia until his retirement in 1977.
Rusty was in this early forties when he was invited to attend a Legacy function with the view to join up as a Legatee.
In those days Legacy membership was restricted to returned servicemen.
Legatee Rayson reflects on the changes that have occurred during his 50 years of service with Legacy. “When I first became a Legatee back in the 1960’s most of our widows were young with small children. The economy was different in those days and many widows lived in rental housing. Women with small children generally stayed at home and basically survived on welfare”.
During his 50 years of Legacy service, Legatee Rayson provided dedicated service with Legacy (in a voluntary capacity) which included welfare and fundraising work in Prahran/Malvern Branch area. He also held senior committee appointments at Melbourne Legacy including:
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- Chairman Probation Officers Committee (1962 – 1975)
- Member of Police Cooperation Committee (1970 – 1977)
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| During his time as a Legatee, Rusty Rayson has cared for over 300 widows and families of deceased veterans
and has developed a wonderful rapport with many of them.
At a special presentation, President of Melbourne Legacy, Chris Spence, said, “It is an honour and a privilege to present this certificate of service to Legatee Rusty Rayson: a man who not only served his country during the
Second World War and beyond, but who continued to serve both his country and his mates through fifty years as a Legatee, providing care and support to the widows and dependants of Australia’s deceased veterans.”
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Subsequent to this article being published, Legatee Rusty Rayson sadly passed away
on Sunday, 26 June 2011.
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| | 2011 Raise a Glass Appeal
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| Victoria Cross hero Mark Donaldson launches Raise a Glass Campaign
| (Source: www.heraldsun.com.au/news - 6 April 2011)
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| Victoria Cross hero Mark Donaldson has taken it on his broad shoulders to rescue thousands of Australian war victims - the widows and children.
And though he is not much of a drinker, the man-mountain has teamed with Australia's biggest brewer to get the
job done.
The 2011 Raise a Glass Appeal aims to raise $1.5 million for Legacy and the RSL, causes close to the Special Air Services trooper's heart. Read more...
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| | Japan apologises to Australian Prisoners of War
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| Melbourne Legacy Legatee Harold Ramsey, one of five former POWs currently in
Tokyo who received an apology from the Japanese Government.
| (Source: www.news.com.au/world - 4 March 2011)
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| | Australian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan
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| Legacy stands ready for family of Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan
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| 3 February 2011
Legacy extends deepest sympathy to the fiancé, family, the friends, and colleagues of Corporal Richard
Atkinson, 22, who was killed in action when he was struck by an IED. The soldier, originally from Hobart, was
on his first deployment to Afghanistan with the Darwin-based 1st Combat Engineer Regiment.
Legacy’s thoughts also extend to the family of a second soldier, of the same regiment who was seriously wounded
in the same incident. Read more...
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| | Dennis Family Homes Ongoing Support of Legacy
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| Continuing the Dennis family’s ongoing support of Legacy, a third Dennis Family Homes charity house project has commenced at the Manor Lakes estate at Wyndham Vale in Melbourne’s west.
Presently under construction, the new family home will be sold privately as a house and land package when completed, with the profits from the sale of the house to be donated to Legacy.
The first Legacy charity house was also constructed by Dennis Family Homes at the Manor Lakes estate in 2006, followed by a second home at Bendigo one year later. Together these highly successful previous projects raised almost $85,000 in support of Legacy. Read more...
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| Pictured above Melbourne Legacy
President, Legatee Chris Spence and
Mr Bert Dennis.
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| | Berwick Bowling Club - State Pairs Triumph
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| On the afternoon of Thursday, 16 December 2010, the Berwick Bowling Club combination of Jack Edwards and Alan Thompson emerged victorious in the Victorian Over-60 Pairs Championship at the City of Colac Bowls Club. Runners-up were Mick Mather and Gary Matheson from Altona Bowling Club in the 15-end State final. Melbourne Legacy Past President, Graeme Standish and Colac Legacy Club President, Reg O'Reilly presented the triumphant pair with the coveted Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy.
| Pictured right: Bob Middleton (Match Committee Chairman - Bowls Victoria), Jack Edwards, Alan Thompson, Graeme Standish and Reg O'Reilly.
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| | Greetings for the Festive Season from Melbourne Legacy
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| The President and Staff of Melbourne Legacy would like to wish everyone
a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year.
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| Front cover: Melbourne Legacy President, Chris Spence (far left) with staff. Christmas baubles:
David Cull, Chief Executive; Raymond Leong, Finance Manager; Peter Samers, Manager Operations.
Clockwise from top left: Lillian Murray, Fundraising Support Clerk; Lynette Furlan, Project Officer; Lisa Bennett, Secretary Executive Services; Margret Pongers, Administrative Assistant; Brett Tillotson, Finance Officer; Chandra Tamang, Building Attendant; Katie Ronson, Pensions/Enrolment Officer; Chris Brown, Pensions Officer;
Lynne White, Widows’ Club Co-ordinator; Verity Hollingworth, Pensions/Welfare Administration Officer; Jo Baful, Senior Pensions Advocate; Vladimir Keca, Activities Co-ordinator; Michelle Moon, Aged Care Co-ordinator; Aaron Burbidge, Welfare Officer (Disability); Sushila Tamang, Kitchen Assistant; Dot Byrne, Operations Administrator;
Karen Tillotson, Secretary Club Services; Michelle Johnstone, Administrative Assistant;
Jessica Standen, Fundraising Co-ordinator; Carmel McConnell, Public Relations Officer;
(not shown) Ann Logan, Community Liaison.
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| | Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award - Victorian State and National Finalist
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| Nivashan (Julien) Nithianandan
Melbourne High School
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| Nivashan (Julien) Nithianandan from Melbourne High School proudly holds up the two trophies that he received as the winner of the Victorian State Final of the 2010 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA) and as the winner of the National final of the 2010 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award. He is pictured with Ms June Johnston (English teacher) and Jeremy Ludowyke (Principal) both from Melbourne High School and Legatee Ian Harrison and Lisa Bennett who has co-ordinated the LJPSA competition for several years.
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| | South Eastern Legacy Group - News
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| "Legacy Revival Mapped Out"
| (Source: Pakenham/Berwick Gazette - November 2010)
| Following a call to all war widows in the South East area (Pakenham/Berwick Gazette article - October 2010 below), ten ladies, along with two Legatees (coordinator Barry McMahon and Bill Rogers) met at the Pakenham RSL to discuss the relaunch of the group in Pakenham. The war widows will now have a social club where information
such as Legacy entitlements, health care and transport can be addressed. It is hoped that the relaunch of the
social club will bring widows together.
The next meeting is to be held on Thursday, 16 December at the Pakenham Sports Club at noon.
For further information, contact Barry McMahon on 0414 956 706.
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| "Hands Help Out"
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| The Helping Hands Project was an Australia wide project conducted by the volunteers of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints with more than 100 people assisting in the local community.
In June this year, Legacy Widows in the South Eastern Group area were also assisted by this valuable project.
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| "War Widows Wanted"
| (Source: Packenham/Berwick Gazette - October 2010)
| South Eastern Legacy Group is seeking to relaunch a Widows' Club in the Pakenham area. The group was
originally running two years ago but ceased when the organiser passed away.
For more information contact Barry McMahon on 0414 956 706.
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| | Legacy Recieves Major Donation After the Wind Up of the "Thirty Niners"
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| | The Thirty Niners’ Association in Victoria closed down in September 2010 and the balance of funds, after all outstanding payments, have been donated equally between the RSL (Victoria Branch) and Melbourne Legacy.
The ‘Thirty Niners’ consisted of veterans who enlisted during the period September - December 1939.
Gordon White, Treasurer of the Thirty Niners’ Association of Victoria, presented a cheque for $67,000 to the President of Melbourne Legacy, Chris Spence at Legacy House, Melbourne on 16 November 2010.
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| | Legatee Murray Souter Celebrates 50 Years of Legacy Service
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| | Essendon resident, Murray Souter, served in the RAAF during World War 2 where he was attached to the 104 Squadron of the Royal Air Force Bomber Command in England. He was injured during an air raid over Europe and received a Distinguished Flying Cross and rank of Flight Lieutenant before discharge. At the age of 43 he attended a Legacy function and was later invited to join up as a Legatee. In those days Legacy membership was restricted to returned servicemen. Legacy membership is now open to all people who share Legacy’s ideals.
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| Legatee Souter particularly enjoyed his involvement in delivering Legacy help to young families. He was the
‘Leader of the Boys Classes’ from 1961 – 1971, which meant he was responsible for running the male Junior Legatee gymnasium classes. Murray Souter was Secretary of the local Legacy Branch in Essendon for many years. Mr Souter was also the Chairman of the Legacy Dependants with a Disability Committee in 1988 and 1989 having served on the Disability Committee for a number of years.
Murray Souter was born in 1917 in Essendon. He attended Essendon and University High School. He joined the State Bank in 1934 and retired in 1981 as Deputy General Manager.
Murray is married to Winifred Souter and they both reside at Ardmillan Place. They have two children, Colin and Sue who are both very supportive. In September 2010, Murray and Winifred moved together into the Aged Care facility. Murray is now 93 years of age. He was very active in his Legatee duties up until four years ago, when due to a deterioration in health, he took up ‘reserve status’. During his time as a Legatee he has cared for over 300 widows and families and had developed a wonderful rapport with many of them.
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| A special presentation took place at Ardmillan Place, 88 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds on Monday 15 November. President of Melbourne Legacy, Chris Spence presented Legatee Souter with a special ‘50 Years of Service to Legacy’ Certificate. Legatee Chris Spence made the following speech - “It is an honour and a privilege to present
this certificate of service to Legatee Murray Souter: a man who not only served his country during the Second
World War, flying with the RAF and becoming what was known as an ‘Odd Bod’ (an Australian flying with the RAF),
but who continued to serve both his country and his mates through fifty years as a Legatee, providing care and support to the widows and dependants of Australia’s deceased veterans. As our Legatees age, we are keen to
find younger Australians who may have served with the Australian Defence Force, or who share the values
of Legacy – voluntary service, care, mateship and remembrance – to follow in their footsteps.”
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| The role of a Legatee is to keep in touch with a number of widows and families. A key part of the role is to ensure
that the needs of families of deceased veterans are addressed and that they are soundly advised about all
available sources of support. Legatees give their time, skills, energy and experience voluntarily to help respond to
the needs of the widows and dependants who are assigned to them.
| For further information about becoming a Legatee please contact Melbourne Legacy on 8625 0500.
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Contact Carmel McConnell, Public Relations Officer,
Melbourne Legacy – 8626 0500 or 0408 800 113
carmel.mcconnell@legacymelb.com.au
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| | 2010 Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award National Final Result
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National Final - 8 November 2010
| Legacy congratulates Nivashan (Julien) Nithianandan from Melbourne High School, winner of the National final
of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA) which was held in Melbourne on 8 November 2010. Congratulation are also due to the other placegetters – both from Queensland - Katherine Coombes, Marymount College, Burleigh Waters and Molly McInerney, The Glennie School, Toowoomba.
Julien was up against some tough competition from the ten finalists who competed in the national award. Julien’s prepared speech was ‘Ductus Exemplo – Lead by Example’. “The main theme in my speech was leadership,” he said. “Anyone can lead: in particular, the younger generations can step up.”
The judges and audience were suitably impressed by the high standard of the finalists at the public speaking
award this year and the judges had a difficult task in selecting the winner.
At the final Julien and the other nine contestants gave a five minute prepared speech and a two minute impromptu speech.
The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award is a national competition conducted through Australian secondary
schools and colleges for students aged 12 to 14 years. The competition began in Melbourne in 1988 and commenced as a national competition in 1995.
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| Approximately 2000 students participated in this event across Australia. It ran over a period of 6 months with
several elimination rounds to get to the finals – including regional finals. State semi finals and then State finals where the winner and runner up went forward for the National final.
The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award is a speech advancement programme for junior secondary students in State and Independent schools and colleges. It also seeks to help young people appreciate the ideals of Legacy; voluntary service, caring and comradeship and the need for remembrance. With the resurgence of the ANZAC
spirit, especially among the young of Australia, it is a most appropriate combination.
Legacy is most grateful to have the support of Defence Credit Union (Defcredit) as sponsor of the National finals of LJPSA.
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| Pictured from left to right: Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award 2010 National Finalists:-
Tye Pennington, Scotch Oakburn College, Launceston; Molly McInerney, The Glennie School, Toowoomba, Qld; Greer Brennan, Riverside Girls High School, Gladesville, NSW; Natalie Buckett, Colo High School, Richmond North, NSW; Nivashan (Julien) Nithianandan, Melbourne High School, South Yarra, Vic; Katherine Coombes, Marymount College, Burleigh Waters, Qld; Sophie Quinn, Cardijn College, Noarlunga Downs, SA; Jessie-Mae Branch, Scottsdale High School, Tas; Kurt Cauchi, St Monica’s College, Epping, Vic; Lucy Brown, St John’s Grammar, Belair, SA.
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| | Hearing the Voice of the Youth of Australia
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Victorian State Final - 11 October 2010
| The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award competition which is
aimed at enhancing oral communication skills of students aged
12 to 14 years continues to grow and in 2010 over 380 Victorian schools took part in semi finals across Victoria. The Victorian State Final was held at the ABC Iwaki Auditorium on 11 October 2010.
| Pictured right: Victorian State Finalists, Julien (Nivashan) Nithianandan from Melbourne High School (Victorian State Winner) and Kurt Cauchi from St. Monica's College, Epping (Victorian runner up).
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| | Legacy Week - "Together we can keep the promise."
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| | Legacy Week - 29 August to 4 September 2010
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| In World War I a soldier comforting his dying mate made a promise to care for his missus and kids; Legacy was created out of this promise.
Charlotte's father was a Gulf War veteran. After his death, Charlotte and her family were approached by Legacy and offered support. The family has their own Legatee who provides ongoing personal contact and ensures that they have access to all the services they need. The children go on regular outings and holiday camps with other Legacy children.
The need for Legacy's work in the community is ongoing, we currently care for over 115,000 widows, children and dependants with a disability. Legacy is committed to providing support for widows and dependants of deceased veterans now and into the future.
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| | Auburn Combinations State Pairs Triumph
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| A new Legacy involvement with Bowls in Victoria has commenced.
On the afternoon of Thursday, 17 December 2009, the afternoon was a total contrast to previous day's searing heat, the Auburn combination of Noel Waite and David Pisterman emerged victorious in the Victorian Over-60 Pairs Championship at Burden Park Bowls Club.
They defeated Rob Coulson and Simon Forbes from Hampton 15-11 in the 15-end state final which was punctuated by no fewer than five rain interruptions. Melbourne Legacy President, Graeme Standish presented the triumphant pair with the coveted Legacy Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy.
| Pictured right: Melbourne Legacy President, Graeme Standish with Noel Waite and David Pisterman.
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| | Legacy Widow, Dot Trethewie Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
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| | Mrs Dagma Doris (Dot) Trethewie was born on 4th December 1909 and so this year she will celebrate her 100th birthday. Melbourne Legacy President, Graeme Standish said it is quite rare for individuals to be living independently at the age of 100 years of age. ‘We currently have about a half a dozen widows on our records that are in fact over 100 years of age and still living independently’. Melbourne Legacy records show that we have 37 widows out of a total 20,000 who have already reached 100 years of age.
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| Clive (Errol) Trethewie served in the Army during WW11 and passed away twelve years ago leaving Dot a Legacy widow. Shortly after Errol’s death Mrs Trethewie joined the Caulfield-St Kilda Widows’ Club. Through the help of her Legatee, she obtained the War Widows’ Pension and Gold Card which is of great benefit, especially with medical expenses.
Dot has always had a very positive attitude to life and is a ‘people’s person’ which no doubt has helped her get to bring up her century. She reads the newspaper every day and likes to keep abreast of what is going on in the world. She spends endless hours watching sport on television and is an avid Hawthorn fan.
Caulfield-St Kilda Legacy Widows’ Club has over 400 members and all widows are fully aware that Legacy is
there to offer them support whenever they need it.
| Pictured above: Legatee Alf Argent presents Dot with a special birthday card from Legacy.
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| | Ballarat Student Wins Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award National Final
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| | Legacy congratulates Gretel Hayden from Ballarat Clarendon College, winner of the National final of the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award (LJPSA) which was held in Brisbane on 9 November 2009. Legacy also congratulates the runner ups – both from South Australia - Madeleine Kelly, St Aloysius College and Benjamin Graetz, Tyndale Christian School.
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Winner: Gretel Hayden, Ballarat VIC
President of Brisbane Legacy: Brian Avery
Third: Benjamin Graetz, Salisbury East SA
Second: Madeleine Kelly, Adelaide SA
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| Gretel was up against some tough competition from the ten finalists who competed in the national award. Her speech focused on walking in someone else’s shoes for a day. “I think it’s something, as a society, we need to
do to make the world a better place,” she said.
“I heard about it through school and thought it would be a good experience,” Gretel said. “I’ve done debating in the past and study English and History.”
The judges and audience were suitably impressed by the high standard of the finalists at the public speaking
award this year and the judges had a difficult task in selecting the winner.
| At the final Gretel gave a five minute prepared speech and a two minute impromptu speech.
The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award is a national competition conducted through Australian secondary
schools and colleges for students aged 12 to 14 years. The competition began in Melbourne in 1988 and commenced as a national competition in 1995.
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| Approximately 1500 students participate in this event across Australia. It spans approximately 6 months as it
involves several elimination rounds to get to the finals – including regional finals, state semi finals and then State finals where the winner and runner up are put forward for the National finals in November.
The Legacy Junior Public Speaking Award is a speech advancement programme for junior secondary students in State and Independent schools and colleges. It also seeks to help young people appreciate the ideals of Legacy; voluntary service, caring and comradeship and the need for remembrance. With the resurgence of the ANZAC
spirit, especially among the young of Australia, it is a most appropriate combination.
Legacy is most grateful to have the support of Defence Credit Union (Defcredit) as sponsor of the National finals
of LJPSA.
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| Kevin Keane - Ian Spicer Award Recipient
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Recipient of the Ian Spicer Award for Excellence in the Workplace for 2009
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| Legacy dependant, Kevin Keane works as an artist at Q ArtStudio. His artwork has been used on Legacy birthday and Christmas cards. Recently Kevin's hard work was formally acknowledged when he received the VATMI Industries' Ian Spicer Annual Award for Excellence in the Workplace. This is a national award and it is quite an achievement for Kevin to win the award above everyone else across Australia.
| Pictured right: Kevin Keane and his award and Greg Wasmund of VATMI Industries.
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| | 60 Years of Legacy Service
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| | South Gippsland Legacy Group's 60th Anniversary Celebrations
60 Years of Legacy Service - Certificate Presentation for Legatee Bill Ross
| South Gippsland Legacy Group recently celebrated its 60 years of Legacy service anniversary. At this celebration Group President, Legatee Brian Arnold presented Jane Ross with a certificate commemorating her father,
Legatee Bill Ross' 60 years of service to the South Gippsland Legacy Group.
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| | Defence School of Signals Supports Legacy
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| | Legacy made a special presentation at the Defence School of Signals in Watsonia on Thursday 15 October at 8am
in recognition of the important role the Department of Defence played in helping Legacy raise funds during the
2009 Legacy Badge Appeal which ran from 30 August – 5 September.
Over 300 personnel from the Defence School of Signals in Watsonia sold badges and collected donations in
support of Legacy in the Melbourne CBD on Legacy Badge Day, Friday 4 September and also at the AFL games the
weekend prior. The School of Signals tremendous contribution resulted in over 25% of the total badge sales achieved for Melbourne Legacy during Legacy Week 2009, a 20% increase on the amount achieved by the School
of Signals in 2008.
Melbourne Legacy President, Graeme Standish said, “Our thanks go to Army, Navy and Air Force for their
outstanding contribution. The public respond positively to service personnel in uniform selling badges. We are
most grateful to receive such practical support from the Australian Defence Force and the funds will be faithfully applied to the needs of widows and children of deceased veterans.”
Regimental Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer Class One Michelle Griffith, Defence School of Signals who
co-ordinated the fundraising project said that the public responded generously and in a welcoming, friendly
manner. She said “It was a learning outcome for some of the young soldiers, airman and sailors who sold Legacy badges, they saw first hand how much respect the public has for people in uniforms”.
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| In appreciation, Legacy President Graeme Standish presented WO1 Griffiths with a special plaque in recognition
for her work over the past four years. Both in Melbourne and Brisbane she has managed to raise a total of over $500,000.
Legatee Standish also presented a plaque to the Defence School of Signals recognising their efforts in 2009 and
will be seeking similar support for next year.
| For further information please contact Carmel McConnell, Melbourne Legacy Public Relations Officer
| Tel: 8626 0500 or 0408 800 113
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| | Digital Storytelling Workshop
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| | Melbourne Legacy recently held a Digital Storytelling Workshop at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).
| Nine lucky contenders from all areas of Legacy made a short film about their personal connection to Legacy. They spent 3 days in the brand new studios at Federation Square learning about storyboards, scene setting, narratives, audio equipment, editing and other aspects of digital story making. Participants used their voices as a narrative
and combined the audio visual resources of their personal archives (photographs, video footage, text, music and sound) to produce a three-minute autobiographical story. The results were remarkable. Click on the links below
to view our short films.
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| | Launch of Legacy Internet Kiosk
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| Launch of the Broadband for Seniors Initiative at Legacy House Melbourne
During Legacy Week 2009
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