2011 Study and Live in Australia en LIMA y BOGOTA

• En 2011 Bridge Blue estara organizando las exposiciones sobre estudios en Australia en las ciudades de LIMA (Peru) y Bogota (Colombia). Los eventos se realizaran en el Mes de Marzo y estaremos confirmando las fechas y local mas cerca a la fecha.
• Si deseas estudiar en Australia visita : http://www.enaustralia.com/ o http://www.bridgeblue.com.au/
• Mara mayores informes los contactos en cada ciudad son:

LIMA: ccoronado@enaustralia.com

BOGOTA: angelica@enaustralia.com

SYDNEY (Australia) : liz@bridgeblue.com.au

Otros paises de Latinomerica: begona@enaustralia.com

PRONTO TAMBIEN ESTAREMOS ABRIENDO EN QUITO, Ecuador

The Bridge Blue Team in Australia and all around the world wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2011!!! Bridge Blue les desea a todos unas Felices Fiestas y todo lo Mejor en el 2011!!! The Bridge Blue Sydney office will be closed from 24 December and will re-open on 4th January 2011 Las oficinas de Bridge Blue Sydney Estaran Cerradas del 24 de Diciembre y reabrirán el 4 de Enero del 2011

Asesoria Migratoria

ESTUDIA Y VIVE EN AUSTRALIA Si estas pensando en extender el tiempo de tu VISA o necesitas acceder a algun servicio de salud o recreacion, estamos aquí para orientarte. Puedes enviarnos un e-mail o visitarnos en nuestra oficina con cita previa, te aseguramos que vamos a orientarte de la mejor manera. Ademas recuerda que todas las semanas tenemos nuevas ofertas para cursos de ingles y cursos vocacionales en todos los horarios. Yolanda Ramirez yolanda@bridgeblue.com.au Bridge Blue Pty Ltd Suite 902 Level 9, 276 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 NSW Australia Tel: 02-92690110 02-92690110 Fax: +61-2-9269 0197

Kings Cross Organic Food and Farmers Market

Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM A great selection of fresh Organic produce, sourdough bread, delicious cakes and pies, free range meat and deli items. This Market has everything you need for your gourmet weekly shopping, or an effortless dinner party. 9999 2226 www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au Macleay Street, Kings Cross 9am-2pm Every Saturday Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 02 9999 2226

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise

15 May 2010 – 30 July 2010 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors Open 9:00 AM) Come onboard our Whale watching cruise and witness the most majestic creatures of the deep, as they travel north on their annual migration to the warm waters of far north Queensland where they give birth to their calves. Or see them from September to December they return South to feeding areas in the Antarctic. By far the most entertaining of all whales , the humpies will be sure to put on a spectacular show. Join our 4 hour eco cruise and experience the spectacle of watching and listening to these gentle giants of the sea. Our vessels are purpose built for whale watching offering two level decks with unobstructed panoramic viewing, with a 360 degree lower viewing deck to be as close to the whales as possible. Venue Darling Harbour Phone: 1800 067 676 1800 067 676 Fax: 02 9240 8899 URL: www.darlingharbour.com Nearest Public Transport: It’s a five to ten minute walk from Sydney’s CBD, an easy trip by Train, Bus, Metro Monorail and Metro Light Rail or a great excuse to get on the harbour and enter by water taxi, ferry, harbour cruise or jet boat. Facilities: disabled access, food outlet, parking available, public telephones, public toilets Prices 79 Adult 39 Children 65 Concession 65 Seniors 189 Family of 4

'Stepping On' falls prevention course

27 July 2010 – 7 September 2010 Tuesday 10:30 AM – 12:30 AM Over 65? Worried about falling over or already had a fall? Sign up for this free seven week, two hours a week course and learn how to decrease the risk of future falls and injury. The research based "Stepping On" program has been developed by professional occupational therapists and is specifically designed to help older people feel confident in "stepping on" inside and outside of their homes. Topics covered include: balance & strength, simple exercises to do at home, medication vision and falls, safe footwear, hazards at home and how to modify them, and pedestrian safety. Brought to you by St Vincent's Community Health and the City of Sydney. Weekly on Tuesdays from 10.30am - 12.30pm Rex Centre Kings Cross Bookings essential Rex Centre 58A Macleay St (entrance near Baroda St) Kings Cross Phone: 8382 1988 Notes: St Vincent's Community Health Nearest Public Transport: Kings Cross train station Facilities: air conditioned, disabled access, public toilets.

Diabetes Awareness Week Celebration

14 July 2010 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Diabetes Awareness Week is a campaign alerting Australians of the vital risk factors of diabetes. Diabetes Australia-NSW will be at St Mary's Cathedral forecourt on Wednesday 14 July from 11am-2pm offering health assessments, free giveaways and conducting an aerobics session. Venue St Mary's Cathedral cnr St Mary's Road & College Street (opposite Hyde Park) Phone: 02 9220 0400 URL: www.sydney.catholic.org.au/Cathedral/index.shtml Notes: Guided Tours: Every Sunday at 12noon. Group tours at other times by arrangement. Nearest Public Transport: St James Railway Station, Sydney Explorer Bus Stop 17 Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm and Saturdays 8:00am - 6:30pm Facilities: disabled access.

Wing Chun Kung Fu Graduation and Demonstration

10 July 2010 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM (Doors Open 12:00 AM) International Wing Chun Academy is running a free Wing Chun demonstration followed by a graduation ceremony and a free introductory class. Don't miss this event! International Wing Chun Academy Level 1, 355 Sussex St Sydney 2000 Phone: (02) 9264 2712 Fax: (02) 9283 2296 Nearest Public Transport: Central Station Opening Hours: 10am - 8pm Facilities: air conditioned.

ACP Workshop Term 2 Student Exhibition

8 July 2010 – 17 July 2010 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Doors Open 12:00 PM) "An opportunity to share ideas, compare work and take pleasure in what has been achieved." Alasdair Foster, ACP Director Photography continues to be an enriching part of personal expressive and creative life for many individuals. Each term several hundred students enrol in photography courses at the ACP. Classes range from Camera Craft for beginners, to courses for more advanced students in areas such as Street or Food Photography, and master-classes for more seasoned photographers. The ACP Workshop student exhibition is a great opportunity for students and the public to enjoy works which have been produced in a stimulating and vibrant photographic community. Australian Centre for Photography 257 Oxford Street Paddington 2021 Map Reference: http://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GZH Phone: 02 9332 1455 Fax: 02 9331 6887 Nearest Public Transport: Bus Facilities: air conditioned, disabled access, public toilets.

“THE ART OF PERUVIAN CRAFT”

Celebrating a Timeless Tradition Sunday 20 June, 2010 - 10am - 5pm Admire the country’s timeless and beautiful craft with its rich colours, textured textiles and unique traditional jewellery designs that continue to influence today’s production of beautiful contemporary pieces. Spend the day enjoying yourself ‘fiesta’style. Treat your taste buds to a traditional Peruvian meal at the food stalls, while soaking up the great entertainment on offer from music and dance to lectures, handcrafts, photography and children's entertainment. Our guest Alpacas is sure to delight young and old. Come and experience a festival in true Peru style. For more details visit http://www.anmm.gov.au – Special Events Australian National Maritime Museum - Darling Harbour Entry is Free

Kings Cross Organic Food and Farmers Market

15 May 2010 – 18 September 2010 Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM A great selection of fresh Organic produce, sourdough bread, delicious cakes and pies, free range meat and deli items. This Market has everything you need for your gourmet weekly shopping, or an effortless dinner party. 9999 2226 www.organicfoodmarkets.com.au Macleay Street, Kings Cross 9am-2pm Every Saturday Contact Details General Enquiries Phone: 02 9999 2226

Acting Classes, Sydney

3 May 2010 – 3 July 2010 CAMERA 101: Mondays, 3 May-28 June,7pm-10pm UNLOCKING SHAKESPEARE: Tuesdays, 11 May-29 June, 7pm-10pm SINGING: Wednesdays, 5 May-23 June, 7pm-9pm ACTING 101: Thursdays, 13 May-1 July, 7pm-10pm ACTING 101: Saturdays, 8 May-3 July, 10am-1pm Venue Actors Centre Australia 241 Devonshire Street Surry Hills 2010 Phone: (02) 9310 4077 (02) 9310 4077 Nearest Public Transport: Central Station Opening Hours: Weekdays: 9am-8pm, Saturdays: 9am-5pm info@actorscentre.com.au

FREE City of Sydney Cycling Courses

29 May 2010 – 15 July 2010 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors Open 9:00 AM) The City of Sydney is committed to making Sydney a cycling City. At the heart of this commitment is $76 million we have allocated over the next four years to build an effective 200km cycleway network, including 55km of separated cycleways. The City of Sydney want to make cycling a real transport alternative that will reduce road congestion, cut emissions and improve public health. To further encourage people to take up cycling as a safe, sustainable and convenient transport option the City also offers a series of FREE courses to assist people to cycle safely. The Cycling in the City course is a free course available to any individual over 18 years old who is not a beginner. The course teaches low risk and responsible riding and is designed for people who can already ride but want confidence to ride on city streets. Course duration: approximately 4.5 hours Course size: maximum 10 people per course Course instructors: 2 certified cycling instructors Location: CARES Facility in Sydney Park (Mitchell and Sydney Park Roads) Wet weather: courses will run in all but extreme weather conditions. In the event of extreme weather, course participants need to call a mobile number to find out if the course is proceeding on that day or not. The mobile number is provided in the confirmation email sent to participants once they are booked in to the course. info@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

FIFA 2010 World Cup at the Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest

Four giant screens will broadcast live all 64 games of the FIFA 2010 World CupTM - over the four-week Sydney International FIFA Fan Fest TM - sponsored by the NSW Government. Sydney is one of six official international host sites and the only city in the Asia-Pacific. The other exclusive hosts are: Paris, Rome, Berlin, Mexico City and Rio de Janeiro. The four screens - three on floating stages - will be set up at Cockle Bay and one in Tumbalong Park and will give football fans round the clock coverage of the FIFA World Cup - from Friday 11 June to Monday 12 July 2010. For the most up to date information about the event, all the entertainment and activities, and a full match schedule, go to www.sydneyfifafanfest.com.au

Lighting the Sails from Thu 27 May to Sun 20 Jun (6 pm – 1 am)

How do you improve upon the world's most beautiful modern building? By shining a resplendent light show on it! The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House will be dressed to the nines with Vivid Sydney's opening night Lighting the Sails event. The Lighting of the Sails attracts locals and visitors alike along the harbour front. Rug up, bring your family and friends and get down to Sydney Opera House's forecourt and steps, or find a vantage point from a number of other spots around the Quay. Also launching on the big night is Macquarie Visions: see Macquarie Street's historic buildings lit up in a dazzling light spectacle, starting from St Mary’s Cathedral and down to the Quay. (Image: Artist Impression - Laurie Anderson's 'Lighting the Sails', Vivid Sydney 2010).

MIGRATION SEMINAR: NEW SOL CHANGES

MIGRATION SEMINAR: NEW SOL CHANGES AND WHAT IS NEW AND RELEVANT FOR STUDENTS: Speaker: Miguel Mudbidri (Registered Migration Agent Number 0745862) Venue: Room 18, Strathfield College, Level 7, 451 Pitt Street Sydney NSW 2000 Date: Tuesday 1st June 2010 Time: between 1-2 pm Please RSVP as places are limited.

Art & About - call for submissions

30 March 2010 – 28 May 2010 The Streets of Sydney are calling! Art & About, Sydney's most dynamic public art festival is calling for submissions. City of Sydney is inviting photographers to enter the Sydney Life exhibition & prize. Organisations and individuals are invited to become an Associated Event by submitting proposals for events and exhibitions for inclusion within the Art and About 2010 program. The City of Sydney invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations & individuals for the provision of Artistic Projects - Art & About 2010. So if you want to take it to the streets, laneways and public spaces of our beautiful city, visit artandabout.com.au for full details and submission deadlines. Art & About proudly produced by City of Sydney. The Streets of Sydney are calling! Art & About, Sydney's most dynamic public art festival is calling for submissions. City of Sydney is inviting photographers to enter the Sydney Life exhibition & prize. Organisations and individuals are invited to become an Associated Event by submitting proposals for events and exhibitions for inclusion within the Art and About 2010 program. The City of Sydney invites Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced organisations & individuals for the provision of Artistic Projects - Art & About 2010. So if you want to take it to the streets, laneways and public spaces of our beautiful city, visit artandabout.com.au for full details and submission deadlines. Art & About proudly produced by City of Sydney. swalkom@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Matching Grants Program

19 April 2010 – 24 May 2010 If you have: - a great idea for a project that would help 'green' the City's Villages - a group of willing participants You could apply for a Matching Grant! Matching Grants are designed to support neighbourhood based groups with the purchase of materials or supplies that will assist them to facilitate small and simple projects that bring the community together. Project examples for this round could include: - Host a seed swap event for all the keen gardeners in your local area - Organise a community co-op of home grown fruit and vegetables - Coordinate a local working bee or community planting day where people can be involved in improving their local village - Organise workshops or garden tours to teach and learn from other local green thumbs We are looking for projects that involve and inspire local residents to get to know each other whilst bringing the City of Sydney's local villages to life. Submission Forms and Guidelines for the Matching Grants Program are available: on the City's website: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/matchinggrants via email by contacting: laps@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Primo Italiano - Be Italian!

Primo Italiano - City of Sydney's celebration of all things Italian returns for 2010 on Sunday 23 May. One of Sydney's best-loved street events, Primo Italiano salutes our first little Italy in East Sydney and brings the authentic tastes and sounds of Italy to Stanley, Yurong, Crown and Riley Streets. Combining delicious food from surrounding restaurants and hand picked Italian specialty stalls with great entertainment from divas to DJs and an atmosphere that could only be described as bellissimo. There's an outdoor cinema showing Italian themed short films, documentaries on Italian fashion, music and cooking programs. council@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Training & Recruiting

Beanstalk,Business Management (Training & Recruiting) Beanstalk management, recruiting and training are currently running a 2hour training course as an introduction to the cleaning industry. Attending the course will automatically qualify you be listed on our database for future employment opportunities. The course will cover areas such as: • Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) • Cleaning / cleaning equipment / cleaning techniques • Chemicals You will also receive a certificate of completion. Thank you for your email regarding possible employment.

CAMBIOS

On 17 May 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced the list of occupations included in the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The introduction of a new list of occupations is part of a package of reforms that reflects the Government's commitment to a labour market demand-driven Skilled Migration Program. El 17 de Mayo 2010, el Ministro de Inmigración y Ciudadanía, el Senador Chris Evans, anuncio la lista de Ocupaciones que serian incluidas en la lista de Ocupaciones Calificadas (SOL). La introducción de la nueva lista de ocupaciones es parte de un paquete de reformas que reflejan el compromiso del Gobierno a una emigración que refleje la demanda laboral del mercado. Opinión: Como muchos sospechaban la lista SOL que anuncio un recorte muy grande de carreras, de más de 400 que existían anteriormente han sido recortadas a solo 181 Ocupaciones. Muchos estudiantes Internacionales en Australia que se estaban preparando para completar sus estudios serán afectados por estas medidas. Algunas carreras que si han quedado y se han beneficiado del recorte son las carreras de Salud, Contabilidad, Computación/ Tecnología y Construcción. Las medidas aun no son completas y se está esperando que el Gobierno también anuncie el nuevo sistema de puntaje que dijo que cambiaria. Otras noticias a esperar son las Listas regionales que cada estado publicara. El instituto de Agentes Migratorios (MIA) ha pedido un poco de equidad y comprensión con la situación de los estudiantes internacionales al ministro y veremos si responde a este pedido. Les enviamos aquí los anuncios que publico Migraciones para que lo revisen, así como la nueva lista SOL que están proponiendo entre en vigencia el 1ro de Julio del 2010. Cualquier duda que tengan pueden aproximarse a la oficina y sacar una cita para poder despejar las dudas que tengan. Demás está decir que los que quieran estudiar en Australia estarán asegurados de una buena educación y aquellas carreras que no tengan opciones a través de la lista SOL todavía podrán tener opciones a otras visas, sean estas regionales, con patrocinio de una región o también patrocinio del empleador (opciones permanentes y temporales).

Asesoria Migratoria

ESTUDIA Y VIVE EN AUSTRALIA Si estas pensando en extender el tiempo de tu VISA o estas buscando alguna manera de permanecer mas tiempo en Australia, estamos aquí para asesorarte. Puedes enviarnos un e-mail o visitarnos en nuestra agencia con cita previa, te aseguramos que vamos a asesorarte de la mejor manera. Ademas recuerda que todas las semanas tenemos nuevas ofertas para cursos de ingles y cursos vocacionales en todos los horarios. Yolanda Ramirez yolanda@bridgeblue.com.au Bridge Blue Pty Ltd Suite 902 Level 9, 276 Pitt Street Sydney 2000 NSW Australia Tel: 02-92690110 02-92690110 Fax: +61-2-9269 0197

Swim 4 Autism

11 April 2010 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 AM) Swim 4 Autism will be held at the Andrew Boy Charlton pool in the Domain on Sunday 11th April from 7am. It is a 5 hour challenge where swimmers swim either 1 lap, 50 laps or the entire 5 hours to raise awareness for autism and funds for Giant Steps Sydney. The event is in its 2nd year and hopes to raise over $25,000. Swimming a few laps is nothing compared to the challenge of life with autism. Venue Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool 1c Macquaries Road The Domain Sydney 2000 Map Reference: CBD Phone: 02 9358 6686 02 9358 6686 Nearest Public Transport: bus 441 & 442, 15 mins train Opening Hours: 6am to 8pm Facilities: disabled access, food outlet, parking available Contact Details General Enquiries Kevin Stevens Swim 4 Autism Giant Steps 22 Corona Ave Roseville 2069 Phone: 0418281075 kmstevens@chubb.com

Live Green Workshops - FREE

The choices we make everyday have a collective impact on the future of our planet. How we use the Earth's finite resources has implications for our natural environment and our climate - including managing the consequences of climate change. City of Sydney wants to lead the way by make sustainable choices easier! Free presentations from leading industry experts, with technical information, independent advice and all you need to know on government rebates and green loans. Time: Refreshments from 6:00pm Session from 6.30pm - 8:00pm. Part 1: Monday 12 April Installing Solar Hot Water - Solar hot water systems - Maintenance - Rebates 12 April 2010 10 May 2010 21 June 2010 12 July 2010 9 August 2010 13 September 2010 11 October 2010 8 November 2010

Unvaulted Exhibition - Town Hall Reopening

6 March 2010 – 26 April 2010 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM UNVAULTED is a celebration of the rich civic legacy which successive Councils of the City of Sydney have preserved in Sydney Town Hall. The collection is significant because it charts the growth of Council and the increasing prestige afforded to the city and its civic leaders. Many items are civic memorials, associated with personalities achievements and events associated with the City of Sydney. For years, many of these items furnished spaces in Sydney Town Hall, but changing fashion and taste saw the removal of many items from display. They were assigned to storage in strongrooms and vaults beneath the building and rarely made accessible to the public. Unlike museums and galleries where curatorial practice dictates that objects are acquired to exacting collection policies, civic collections are an expression of the esteem which the local and international community regards their elected representatives. Many of the items on display in UNVAULTED are official gifts presented in the course of duty. They have been traditionally accepted by successive mayors, lord mayors, aldermen and women and councillors, not as personal gifts but for the people of Sydney. Some of the highlights will include rare items of Australian colonial furniture and silver, HMAS Sydney memorabilia, a lock of hair purportedly from the head of Napoleon; ceremonial 'tools of the trade', including keys, trowel and spades, and some contemporary images of Sydney Town Hall which will show amazing architectural details of the building. This inaugural exhibition in the newly refurbished Lower Town Hall provides an opportunity for you to enjoy the Sydney Town Hall Collection. When: 6 March - 26 April, 10:00am - 4:00pm Last entries 3:00pm Where: Lower Town Hall, Sydney Town Hall 483 George Street Sydney Cost: FREE

Diary of a Wildlife Photographer

13 April 2010 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Come on a great adventure with author and wildlife photographer, Jan Latta. You will see stunning photographs taken in Africa, India and China. Fifteen years ago Jan Latta came face-to-face with a mountain gorilla. The experience changed her life. When her guide said there were only 600 mountain gorillas left in the world, she decided to publish books on endangered animals to help raise awareness of their plight. Jan will entertain you with stories about charging elephants, hugging cheetahs, getting cozy with rhinos and her special chimp friend, Mzee. Bookings Essential When: Tuesday 13 April, 12.15pm - 1.00pm Where: Customs House Library Level 2 Meeting Room Telephone: 9242 8555 FREE event

The Dextro Energy Triathlon – ITU World Championship Sydney

11 April 2010 A decade on Sydney will revisit its Olympic Games glory days as Sydney Harbour and the Opera House are showcased to the world when it hosts the opening round of the 2010 ITU Triathlon World Championship Series. It will be a Sydney-town showdown as the world's best athletes battle it out at the Opera House. Get trackside to watch all the action from the Opera House steps and cheer on the Aussies as they begin their road towards London 2012. Sport & Lifestyle Expo As part of the event a Sport & Lifestyle Expo will feature at Customs House from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 and is open to the general public. 2011 will include a mass participation triathlon for individuals and teams. Their course will take them over the Harbour Bridge. When: Sunday 11 April Elite Men 7:00am Elite Women 9:45am Where: Sydney Opera House http://sydney.triathlon.org/

Travel Xpo

The Dome, Sydney Olympic Park-Open Daily 10am - 5pm Meet with over a hundred exhibitors face to face and find out all the information you need on your next travel destination. With Cultural Stage performances and FREE Seminar rooms you will have plenty of entertainment for the day. The Travel Xpo allows potential travellers to research and talk directly to suppliers of their desired holiday destination. The 2010 Travel Xpo will be the best tourist guide any traveller could ask for. Visitors to the Xpo will experience an event that appeals to a number of senses. You'll see photographs, films and presentations about destinations and services in the Travel Seminar Rooms, hear the music of different nations and see entertaining cultural performances on the Xpo stage. You'll also be able to appreciate traditional artefacts and displays on exhibitor stands. Ticket Prices:Adults: $13, Senior Card Holder, aged or disability Pensioners: $11 Children (5-16): $5, Children under 5: FREE (with any paying adult); Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): $29, YHA NSW members: $9

Gear Up Girl Challenge

6 March 2010 7:30 AM You are invited to participate in or support NSW popular all-women's fun and safe recreational bike ride, the Gear Up Girl Challenge, as part of International Women's Day! The Gear Up Girl Challenge encourages a healthy, active lifestyle for women, and promotes the use of existing and emerging cycle-way networks in greater Sydney, raising funds for the Oncology Children's Foundation. Organised by Bicycle NSW, the event is now in its 3rd year, the event is expected to attract over 1000 women. Option 1: 15km loop around the scenic cycle-ways at Sydney Olympic Park 8:30am start Option 2: 55km route using cycle-ways alongside Cronulla Beach, Cooks River and crossing the finish line at Sydney Olympic Park 7:30am start To Participate: Events Coordinator: Nicole Whelan Phone: 02 9704 0815 02 9704 0815 nicolew@bicyclensw.org.au

Rewired - Town Hall Reopening

6 March 2010 7:30 PM (Doors Open 7:00 PM) This is the second of two free concerts presented by Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP to celebrate the reopening of Sydney Town Hall after a $40 million essential services, internal safety and fire services upgrade. Town Hall Rewired features some of Australia's most innovative rock performers including the cross genre sound of Bertie Blackman, atmospheric instrumental art rock from Decoder Ring, a high energy performance from The Jezabels and to open the show, the promising indie crooner Jack Ladder.(doors open 7.00pm)Sydney Town Hall 483 George Street Sydney Cost: FREE Entry is for over 18's only.Ticket reservations will be strictly limited to four tickets per person.

Clean Up Australia Day

7 March 2010 Every year, from Perth to Penrith, hundreds of thousands of Australians get stuck in and Clean Up their local environment by collecting and removing rubbish on Clean Up Australia Day. This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary and we hope to make it the biggest community event to date! Clean Up Australia Day is fun, easy and everyone can get involved. Individuals and local groups can either choose their own site to Clean Up or volunteer at an existing site. Simple actions can make a huge difference! 20th Anniversary 2010 marks the 20th Anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day and we hope to encourage and inspire thousands of Australians to take to their local park, beach, bushland and streets and really help make a difference to their location environment. Clean Up Australia has made a huge difference over the last 20years. Last year, we picked up over 2 million pieces of rubbish. If each and every Australian picks up JUST 1 piece of rubbish, we'll pick up 10 times more than last year, making this the best Clean Up Australia Day ever!

Free E-Waste Recycling Collection

7 March 2010 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Do you have old, unwanted TVs, monitors and mobile phones that you no longer want or need? If you are a City of Sydney resident, you can recycle them for free by dropping them off at our quarterly e-waste recycling day. No booking is required. What's the problem with E-waste? E-waste is electronic waste and can contain hazardous materials such as lead and mercury which when sent to landfill can leach into waterways and cause irreparable environmental and human harm. In Australia, E-waste is growing at three times the rate of ordinary household waste. Australians generate 140,000 tonnes of e-waste each year and it is estimated that there are already 168 million items of e-waste in landfill. Drop off your old, unwanted TVs, monitors and mobile phones at our FREE E-waste recycling day for City of Sydney residents. Bring along: ID and proof of address To help Australia keep e-waste out of landfill, the City supports a national scheme for managing electronic waste - where producers are responsible for recycling products at the end of their useful life. Get on board and join the Total Environment Centre's campaign at www.reborn.org.au. Future collection: Sunday 6 June 2010

Live Green Showcase - Town Hall Reopening

Live Green Showcase 5 March 2010 – 6 March 2010 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 7 March 2010 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Visit our Live Green House which features practical information on sustainable solutions for your house or apartment and be inspired by how easy it is to apply these green ideas to your home.Sydney Square (between Sydney Town Hall and St Andrews Cathedral, 483 George Street, Sydney

Free Bike Maintenance Workshops

Town Hall Reopening Friday 5 March, 6:00pm Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March, 12:00pm & 3:00pm Best of all, we will be holding a special series of our hugely popular free bike maintenance workshops. These fantastic workshops teach you the basics of looking after your bike so that you can cycle safely and reliably. Topics covered include basic maintenance, fixing your brakes, and how to change a flat tire. These are hands-on workshops and you will need to bring your own bike. The bike maintenance workshops are two hours in length and spaces are strictly limited to just ten people per class so make sure to arrive early if you want to hold a spot.

Cycling in the City - Town Hall Reopening

Friday 5 and Saturday 6 March, 10:00am - 8:00pm Sunday 7 March, 10:00am - 6:00pm As part of the Town Hall Reopening celebration, the City of Sydney will be hosting a special "Cycling in the City' cycling centre at the 3-day event at Town Hall Square. Free Giveaways At the centre you will be able to pick up free puncture repair kits and copies of our popular 'Live Green Sydney Cycling Map' - a great guide to the best cycling routes around the city, as well as going in the draw to win a Trek bicycle. On-Site Bike mechanic It's a fantastic opportunity to have your bike looked at by a trained professional for free with out on-site bike mechanic.

MOVIES IN THE OVERFLOW

Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud comedy, a heart-wrenching drama or even some Bollywood fun under the stars, Movies in The Overflow is the best way to start your new year. So get comfy with a picnic blanket and cushions for some of the year’s best movies, under the stars for FREE! Arrive early for a selection of tasty food, drinks and snacks. Plus free kid’s activities each night and special fun touches to get you into the movies spirit. Blankets and low chairs are recommended. Low chairs are available for hire. 6-8pm Kids’ activities, 6pm Food and drinks available, 8:30pm Movie commences 13 - 17 January 2010 From - 6PM Sydney Olympic Park

Tamworth Country Music Festival and The Country Music Awards of Australia

It’s the biggest country music festival in Australia and possibly the biggest party in the whole country! Celebrated from 15 to 24 January, the festival culminates in the Awards night on 23 January.

MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY 2010

10 -16 January The fireworks will continue on court over the New Year, at the Medibank International Sydney 2010. Fans will enjoy explosive tennis action from international superstars Serena Williams, Elena Dementieva and Gael Monfils, as well as colourful local heroes Lleyton Hewitt and Samantha Stosur, in this historic and internationally renowned event. More than 90,000 spectators attended in 2009 and this year promises to be yet another head turning start to the year.

OpenAir CINEMA

12 January 2010 – 20 February 2010 (Doors Open 6:00 PM) From 12 January 2010, the always anticipated St.George OpenAir Cinema returns to Mrs Macquaries Point to give Sydneysiders a festival of film other cities can only dream of. From early evening the event's restaurant and bar are buzzing with patrons wanting to make the most of the amazing location. Leading Sydney caterer Belinda Franks delivers a first class menu which is complemented by a five star wine, beer and cocktail list. Comfortable grandstand seating, Dolby Digital surround sound® and a film program that's jampacked with premieres, previews and all the latest releases, complete an extraordinary cinema experience. The 2010 season film schedule will be available at www.stgeorge.com.au/openair

SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2010

9 January 2010 – 30 January 2010 The 2010 Sydney Festival program has landed, marked by exceptional dance, theatre, music and a big round yellow balloon! Lindy Hume's first of three Festivals as Artistic Director, is the most expansive to date. The Festival includes the highly anticipated return of some Festival friends, a continued emphasis on free events and the introduction of a wide range of artists making their Sydney debuts. For the three weeks this January, the Festival offers a dizzying array of creative talent, including German director Thomas Ostermeier with his radical retake on Hamlet; two-time Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman presenting a huge free concert in Parramatta Park, Ireland's Fabulous Beast's macabre and beautiful Giselle; the hottest director on London's West End, Rupert Goold, with his Six Characters in Search of an Author starring Ian McDiarmid and Catherine McCormack, and American director Peter Sellars with his Stravinsky double bill, Oedipus Rex & Symphony of Psalms with Sydney Symphony, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and a stellar line-up of soloists. This and so much more makes for a Sydney Festival celebration that is not to be missed. Make sure you're in town this summer!

NUEVOS CAMBIOS EN MIGRACIONES

Trades Recognition Australia a anunciado cambios a su programa de Skills Assessment y en particular al “Job Ready Program” para aquellos buscando hacer un proceso migratorio bajo habilidades profesionales para Australia. El programa a incluido varios cambios radicales y muchos estudiantes no estarán contentos con los cambios que incluye varios requerimientos estrictos. Es importante senalar que el JOB READY PROGRAM: 1. Solo Aplica a aplicantes que estan en AUSTRALIA (incluye estudiantes extranjeros estudiando en Australia) 2. Aplica desde el 1ro de Enero a TODAS las nuevas aplicaciones para visas 487, 885 y 886. 3. Aplica a todas las carreras técnicas asesoradas por TRA 4. Tiene una excepción para aplicantes a la visa 485 (Graduate Student Visa) 5. Tiene un costo máximo de $4550.00 6. Se deberá probar IELTS al momento de aplicar a TRA 7. Se deberá tener el Skills ASsessment completado antes de aplicar a Migraciones, no basta solamente aplicar. 8. Todos los aplicantes a la visa 487, 885 y 886 deberan presentar un NUEVO skills assessment a partir del 1ro de Enero 2010, Skills assessments anteriores NO SERAN validos (esto no se aplica a la visa 485). Aquí estan los cambios en la pagina de Migraciones: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/jobready-changes.pdf Si requiere mayor informacion por favor hacer cita previa con nuestro Agente Migratorio Miguel Mudbidri TEl. (02)92690110

FELIZ AñO NUEVO LES DESEA BRIDGE BLUE

Queremos desearles un prospero año Nuevo y recordarles que nuestra oficina en Lima esta atenta a informar a sus familiares y amigos que desean viajar a Australia acerca de las ultimas ofertas y los tramites necesarios para aplicar a la VISA de estudiante. Si requiere informacion en Sydney, se puede acercar a nuestra oficina Suite 902, Level 9 276 Pitt St, Sydney 2000.

2010 SUMMER ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

4 January 2010 – 6 February 2010 Why not take the time to discover Sydney's magnificent coastline together - and learn a thing or two at the same time - by taking part in the Summer Activities Program. So, what's the Summer Activities Program all about? A range of planned, supervised activities right the way through January. There are dozens of locations - from Pittwater in the north, to Sutherland in the south. They're open to people of all ages and levels of fitness. And there's something for everyone, from rockpool walks to snorkelling, wetland tours to bushwalking - just check the insert for details. It's all good fun - but there's a serious side, too. The aim is to help preserve our beautiful coastal environments - to celebrate them, and learn to appreciate them that little bit more. Activities include Aquarium displays, Bushwalks, Coastal bike , rides, Coastal walks, Educational talks, Heritage tours, Guided Eco walks, Low cost enviro tips for your home, Native plant nursery visits, Rock platform walks, Sea kayaking, Snorkelling, Water saving information sessions, Wetland tours Worm farming demonstrations. Ragnar Haabjoern, Sydney Coastal Councils Group- Town Hall House, 456 Kent St, Sydney 2001.

2010 NATIONAL FAT-LOSS-A-THON

1 January 2010 – 31 January 2010 It's Time To Finally Lose Those Extra Kilos! Look And Feel Amazing PLUS Be In The Running To Win Prizes Valued At Over $13,000. For only a $10 donation to The Sports Rewards Foundation, you have the opportunity to lose weight with a proven 12-week program called The Real Body Plan using simple and effective lifestyle changes and eating yummy food. The National Fat-Loss-A-Thon is a 12-week on-line competition that kicks off 1 January 2010 with entries remaining open until 31 January 2010 with the aim of helping 4000 Australians to lose over 24,000 kilos and raise $250,000 for charity. For more details go to www.fatlossathon.com. Fat-Loss-A-Thon is a national event; our goal is to help 4000 Australians to lose 24,000 kilos and raise $250,000 for charity. Prices Donation: 10.00

SALSA SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE

8 January 2010 – 19 March 2010 Friday 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Doors Open 7:00 PM) Salsa Cruise Sydney Harbour runs for lunch & dinner and includes a dance lesson, buffet dinner, DJ and dynamic floor show. Offering only the most POWERFUL and most POPULAR Latin dance styles and rhythms, in a jaw dropping unforgettable show. *Salsa Floor Show *Buffet *Latin DJ *Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour. Boarding: 7.15pm The vessel is a 2 Storey catamaran cruising beautiful Sydney Harbour, Licensed to carry 170 passengers and featuring a fully enclosed lower level our vessel makes for a truly unforgettable dining experience. The cruises hold 150 passengers and are joined with others. Couples & Groups Welcome. Bookings 02 9879 3942 Prices $69 Adult $39 Children $59 Concession $59 Seniors $49 Members

SYDNEY EXPLORER BIKE TOUR

23 December 2009 – 23 March 2010 Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Doors Open 6:00 AM) Grab a bike and let's go exploring! Experience all of Sydney's major icons in this fun and unique way. Travel through the historic Rocks precinct, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to The Sydney Opera House, bustling Circular Quay and stunning Botanic Gardens. Fifteen minutes before your tour starts we will meet you at the Sydney Urban Adventures office where you meet your engaging local guide, will be measured up for your bike, walked through our safety measures and explained the route. You'll also get a chance to get your 'bike legs' and check you are comfortable for the leisurely ride ahead. We head off through the historic Rocks precinct, to the Observatory then head over the spectacular Sydney Harbour Bridge. Once we arrive on the North Shore we will ride around some of Sydney's most expensive real estate and show you where our Prime Minister lives. We will wind our way down to the waterfront to Luna Park and Lavender Bay. Then it is back over to Circular Quay. The Rocks, The Rocks 2000 Phone: 02 9240 8717

TOM TOM CREW

6 January 2010 – 10 January 2010 Audacious acrobatics, phenomenal beat-boxing, master scratching and indescribable drumming displays collide as some of Australia's most extraordinary talents join forces. World renowned percussionist Ben Walsh (The Bird) and his driving rhythms are the lifeblood of the Tom Tom Crew. Joining Ben in the crew are local legends mix-master Sampology and beat-boxing wiz-kid, Tom Thum. Witness Tom's orchestral mouth manoeuvres create jaw-dropping displays of vocal dexterity. Daniel Catlow and Shane Witt, along with some of Australia's freshest new talent flip, fly and slam up the stage as hard and as fast as the boys with the beats. Hardcore tumbling, acrobatics and severe aerial antics are all on the agenda in this force-fuelled production. Prices $39 Adult $29 Children Contact Details: General Enquiries, Box Office - Sydney Opera House. Bennelong Point