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The 39th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest Victorian State Final 2008
Saturday, 6th September 2008 Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre,University of Melbourne (Cnr of Monash Rd & Swanston St - Melway Map 2B E7) Entries strictly close: Wednesday 27 August 2008 The contest is open to students who are studying Japanese aged 17 and over in Victoria. It is a great opportunity to polish up the language and cultural skills and knowledge which they have acquired, and try the out in the form of the speeches. Information about the contest:
For more information contact: Kumiko Toyama Program Coordinator Japan Information & Cultural Centre Consulate-General of Japan (Direct) 03- 9667-7824 (Tel) 03-9639-3277 (email) k.toyama@nexnet.net.au .../...
The 39th Annual Japanese Language Speech Contest Victorian State Final 2008
Saturday, 6th September 2008 Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre,University of Melbourne (Cnr of Monash Rd & Swanston St - Melway Map 2B E7) Entries strictly close: Wednesday 27 August 2008 The contest is open to students who are studying Japanese aged 17 and over in Victoria. It is a great opportunity to polish up the language and cultural skills and knowledge which they have acquired, and try the out in the form of the speeches. Information about the contest:
For more information contact: Kumiko Toyama Program Coordinator Japan Information & Cultural Centre Consulate-General of Japan (Direct) 03- 9667-7824 (Tel) 03-9639-3277 (email) k.toyama@nexnet.net.au 
Calling Melbourne’s Future Leaders! Are you aged 25-35, living or working in the City of Melbourne and looking to expand your professional horizons? The Melbourne – Osaka Future Leaders’ Exchange is offering young Melbourne professionals the opportunity to travel to our sister city Osaka and be part of unique vocational exchange program.
Participants will gain first hand knowledge and an understanding of Japanese business, culture and lifestyle via a program of work placements, professional and social networking activities. The program includes fully sponsored airfares and accommodation, and a full program of activities in Osaka. To find out more visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/international.
Applications close Friday 13 June 2008. *Please direct enquiries to either the Rotary Club of Melbourne or City of Melbourne. .../...
Calling Melbourne’s Future Leaders! Are you aged 25-35, living or working in the City of Melbourne and looking to expand your professional horizons? The Melbourne – Osaka Future Leaders’ Exchange is offering young Melbourne professionals the opportunity to travel to our sister city Osaka and be part of unique vocational exchange program.
Participants will gain first hand knowledge and an understanding of Japanese business, culture and lifestyle via a program of work placements, professional and social networking activities. The program includes fully sponsored airfares and accommodation, and a full program of activities in Osaka. To find out more visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/international.
Applications close Friday 13 June 2008. *Please direct enquiries to either the Rotary Club of Melbourne or City of Melbourne. 
Monbukagakusho Scholarship - Undergraduate Category & Research Category - The Japanese Government is offering scholarships to Australian citizens for study in Japan beginning in 2009. Undergraduate Category: The Undergraduate awards re tenable in principle for 5 years, including one year preliminary study of the Japanese language. There are opportunities for study in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants must be Australian citizens between the ages of 17 and 21 as of 1 April 2009 and complete year 12 by March 2009. Research Category: The Research awards are tenable for 2 years starting in April 2009 or 18 months starting in October 2009. Applicants must be graduates or final year students under 35 years of age on 1 April 2009. Examinations in Maths, English and optional Japanese will be held in late June. Examples of past Interviews will be conducted for short-list candidates in late July in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. More details regarding the scholarships are available on - If you have any further any further enquires please contact Embassy of Japan, Canberra on (02) 6273-3244. Kumiko Toyama Program Coordinator Japan Information & Cultural Centre Consulate-General of Japan (Direct) 03- 9667-7824 (Tel) 03-9639-3277 (email) k.toyama@nexnet.net.au .../...
Monbukagakusho Scholarship - Undergraduate Category & Research Category - The Japanese Government is offering scholarships to Australian citizens for study in Japan beginning in 2009. Undergraduate Category: The Undergraduate awards re tenable in principle for 5 years, including one year preliminary study of the Japanese language. There are opportunities for study in the humanities and social sciences. Applicants must be Australian citizens between the ages of 17 and 21 as of 1 April 2009 and complete year 12 by March 2009. Research Category: The Research awards are tenable for 2 years starting in April 2009 or 18 months starting in October 2009. Applicants must be graduates or final year students under 35 years of age on 1 April 2009. Examinations in Maths, English and optional Japanese will be held in late June. Examples of past Interviews will be conducted for short-list candidates in late July in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. More details regarding the scholarships are available on - If you have any further any further enquires please contact Embassy of Japan, Canberra on (02) 6273-3244. Kumiko Toyama Program Coordinator Japan Information & Cultural Centre Consulate-General of Japan (Direct) 03- 9667-7824 (Tel) 03-9639-3277 (email) k.toyama@nexnet.net.au 
Piano Recital A RECITAL by internationally acclaimed pianist, IKUKO ITO, performing works by Chopin, Ravel, and Saint-Saens, as well as several Japenese composers and some of her own arrangements. Where? CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH YARRA (cnr Toorak and Punt Rds). When? SUNDAY, 25 MAY, 1pm. Cost? Entry by donation. All proceeds to the Christ Church South Yarra Music Foundation. Inquiries to the Parish Office: 9866 4434, or email: ccoffice@ccsy.org.au Taikoz & Synergy with the MSO!Taikoz & Synergy Percussion & the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performances from 29/5-31/5/08 at Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre Melbourne including a world premiere of a new work by Gerard Brophy "The Book of Clouds" written specifically for these 3 groups. Also orchestral works by Takemitsu & Mussorgsky will be performed. Tickets $112 to $28 bookings www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone 1300 31 61 66 or see the websites for more information www.taikoz.com www.synergypercussion.com www.mso.com.au .../...
Piano Recital A RECITAL by internationally acclaimed pianist, IKUKO ITO, performing works by Chopin, Ravel, and Saint-Saens, as well as several Japenese composers and some of her own arrangements. Where? CHRIST CHURCH SOUTH YARRA (cnr Toorak and Punt Rds). When? SUNDAY, 25 MAY, 1pm. Cost? Entry by donation. All proceeds to the Christ Church South Yarra Music Foundation. Inquiries to the Parish Office: 9866 4434, or email: ccoffice@ccsy.org.au Taikoz & Synergy with the MSO!Taikoz & Synergy Percussion & the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performances from 29/5-31/5/08 at Hamer Hall, The Arts Centre Melbourne including a world premiere of a new work by Gerard Brophy "The Book of Clouds" written specifically for these 3 groups. Also orchestral works by Takemitsu & Mussorgsky will be performed. Tickets $112 to $28 bookings www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone 1300 31 61 66 or see the websites for more information www.taikoz.com www.synergypercussion.com www.mso.com.au 
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Business Briefing July 2008
"The Australian Car Manufacturing Industry - Government Reviews and 2020 Vision"(Toyota) Tuesday 15th July, 12.15-2pm More information... Speaker Program August 2008
Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement (Dept of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Mon 18th Aug, 12.15-2pm. Grant Thornton, 2/215 Spring St Melb.
Monthly Drinks at Nomi-kai Thurs 10th July. Blue Diamond Club, level 15, 123 Queen St. From 6pm. More information...
Japanese Language Exchange! Shaberoo-Kai Thurs 19th Jun and 3rd Jul. Ross House, Flinders Lane. From 6.30pm. More information...
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