Centrelink’s National Support Office has hosted the first ever ‘Celebrate IT’ exhibition, to highlight the achievements of Centrelink’s Information Technology Division.
Centrelink’s Chief Information Officer, John Wadeson, said Centrelink is one of the largest IT employers in Australia, with around 2,000 staff located nationally.
“The Celebrate IT 2008 exhibition provided a great opportunity for us to showcase the state-of-the-art IT systems that allow us to serve millions of Australians on a daily basis,” Mr Wadeson said.
“Distributing more than $63 billion in financial support to 6.5 million customers each year is no small feat.
“IT is such an integral part of Centrelink’s business because it supports staff in providing efficient and effective services to customers.
“I’m proud Centrelink’s IT capability gives the Australian Government confidence in entrusting us with such a significant portion of public money.”
Centrelink is also one of Australia’s leading IT users, ranked forth in Australia for the size of IT network distributions.
"Our IT program is at the cutting edge of technology, particularly in the area of security and data matching,” Mr Wadeson said.
“On a typical day, the IT group will support over 30,000 desktops, 400 LAN servers and a network of 22,000 servers.
“The Celebrate IT exhibition has been a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of our IT services as well as celebrate the success of the teams who work in this area.
“We had a visit from the Australian Government Drought Bus during the exhibition, which is a great example of the innovative ways Centrelink uses IT to ensure fast and consistent access to our systems from remote locations.
“The vehicles are fitted with Next G technology satellite phones, laptops and printers, allowing staff to assist customers in drought affected rural communities and during times of crisis, such as the Queensland floods.”
The two-day event was held in Centrelink’s National Support Office in Tuggeranong, and included demonstrations of current and future IT initiatives for Centrelink.
ALL the glitz, gloss, glamour and opulence associated with Indian cinema is revealed in an exhilarating musical – The Merchants of Bollywood – which is on at Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast until October 19.
After successful seasons in London and Europe, this international smash hit extravaganza captures the essence of India with its rich, colourful, diverse culture and its people in a world of technicolour brilliance. It reveals the part cinema plays in the heart and soul of Indian society through an extraordinary evening of music and dance at the heart of which lies a genuine story of a young girl, her grandfather who was a tough taskmaster, settling for nothing less than perfection and their love of dance.
The energetic celebration features a youthful cast of 40 dancing and singing their way through choreography by Vaibhavi Merchant, granddaughter of Harilal Merchant, one of the founding fathers of classic Bollywood cinema.
On stage, the pivotal performer is Ayesha (Carol Furtado) who looks back on the traditional start to her career and the break with her mentor grandfather when she goes to Bollywood and makes her name as Indian filmdom’s Princess of Romance.
Her grandfather, Shantilal (Arif Zakaria), rejects the style and approach of Bollywood and they become estranged – until she returns to her birthplace and meets former boyfriend, Uday (Deepak Rawat).
This sets a framework for dance that reflects some of the most popular of the 800 films made every year in Mumbai. Lip-synching their way through the songs, the dancers perform dance that is linked mostly to recent movies, but also to a clutch of classics naming legendary actors from 1955 to 1974. From disco and hip-hop to classical, they look like they’re having a fabulous time and their vivacity carries the audience on a collective surge of harmonious clapping and toe-tapping.
After the intense opening with the Natraja, in the Temple of Shiva, there’s an abundance of nostalgic songs and also some comic relief with the antics of Pramod Pathak and Romi Jaspal who play Tony Bakshi and Happy Singh.
The show was a brainchild of writer-director Toby Gough and the music – written and arranged by Salim and Sulaiman – has an irresistible beat. Copious changes of shimming costumes, sensational lighting and frenetic flow of on-stage activity add to the razzle dazzle that results in electrifying energy on the podium.
The storyline for this lavish production may be simple, but this was one high-octane, sparkling spectacular which left the audience clamouring for more!
Left to right - Rona Mellor (Medicare Australia Deputy CEO), Artie Beetson (Centrelink Indigenous Ambassador), the Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig and Finn Pratt (Centrelink CEO)
Minister for Human Services, Senator Joe Ludwig, has today launched a Centrelink staff initiative to encourage remote Northern Territory communities to adopt more healthy and active lifestyles.
New Centrelink CEO, Finn Pratt, and Centrelink’s Indigenous Ambassador and Rugby League legend, Artie Beetson, have joined the Minister in ‘kicking-off’ the project at the Parliament House sporting field.
“The ‘Kicking Goals for the NT’ Footy Gear Drive will see Centrelink staff across the country collect boots, shirts, shorts and balls from all football codes,” Senator Ludwig said.
“Centrelink staff are being encouraged to bring in items from home, or donate new items, all through this week.”
“Toll Logistics has generously donated its services to transport the footy gear to Centrelink offices in Darwin and Alice Springs next month, where it will then be distributed to communities.”
“The program is designed to support children and adults in remote communities to get involved in sporting activities.”
“One of the key goals of the Australian Government is to make significant and measurable improvements in the health of all Australians, particularly indigenous Australians, and sporting activities have an important role to play."
Senator Ludwig said the idea for the drive came from Centrelink staff.
“Centrelink has large numbers of staff regularly visiting remote communities throughout the NT. Initiatives like this give staff the chance to engage more deeply in the community and support the community in innovative ways,” he said.
“Centrelink already does a lot of fundraising for local communities, and the Footy Gear Drive is a great example of how staff go the ‘extra mile’ to provide assistance and support.”
“It’s pleasing to see that Medicare Australia staff are getting involved and will also be donating footy gear. The Footy Gear Drive is another example of Centrelink staff supporting people in remote communities.”
I recently launched a Community Newsletter on behalf of the Emergency Services Agency (ESA). This newsletter will contain important information on emergency preparedness, education campaigns being conducted by ESA and will be sent out on a monthly basis.
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Isn’t the financial crisis worrying – and they’re making it worse by bailing out the bankers, instead of intervening in the public interest to sort it all out. I just signed this petition supporting a "buy-in" rescue package instead — it’ll be delivered to the world’s top finance ministers at the end of the week, so you might want to do the same:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/global_public_rescue/97.php
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Watching the markets freefall, we know this crisis will utterly change our daily lives – we’re not just spectators any more, and we are seeing something new – people and governments directly intervening in the chaos that until now was controlled by reckless and greedy financiers.
Today and all weekend, extraordinary choices will be made by the world’s most powerful finance ministers, meeting to decide our response to the financial crisis. Together, we must make sure that governments do not just use our money to bail out the banks, but claim a share of public ownership in these institutions for our future, and oversight powers to fundamentally fix the wider system.
We’ll deliver our call for a global buy-in package in 36 hours to G7 finance ministers and again to a bigger Global Crisis Summit planned for November — please sign the petition at the link below, and forward this email to everyone you know. The decisions made this week will shape our lives for years to come:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/global_public_rescue
Three weeks ago our petition to regulate global finance was waved by Denmark’s former prime minister as the European Parliament voted. Two weeks ago our US members bombarded Congress with phone calls for a buy-in not a bailout — investing in the banks so they stop choking off capital, while giving the public a share for their money and the power to fix the system — and yesterday, as Britain launched a bold buy-in of its own, word is the United States might finally changecourse. Only concerted action by the global community can build a better system, and we can’t leave it to the financiers — so today, we’re launching an emergency campaign calling on leaders for a global public rescue to save all our economies. This is what’s needed — a ‘buy-in’ to financial institutions not a reckless ‘bailout’, massive public investment stimulus to stave off global depression, temporary guarantee of loans/deposits, and strict new regulations to fix this broken system once and for all. It’s a sensible and public-spirited package supported by progressives and expert economists alike — add your name here:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/global_public_rescue
Leading economists now agree that citizens and our governments are the only force powerful enough to solve this crisis — only the public can mobilise the investment and oversight needed to fix the financiers’ failings, get the economy moving and revive things on a sounder basis. The Great Depression of the 1930s teaches us that we cannot address this crisis with each acting alone — only by acting together can countries head off disaster.
How we respond to this crisis will shape our lives for years to come. We’re still a long way from tackling the fundamental problems of the global economy, but the tide is moving in our direction. So let’s take control of our future in the interests of people not financiers, and raise a worldwide voice across borders for a global public rescue. 3.4 million of us in every nation of the world will get this email — that’s a start. Click below to sign, forward this email to all your friends and family, and let’s raise a voice our leaders can’t ignore:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/global_public_rescue
With hope and determination, Paul, Ricken, Graziela, Pascal, Veronique, Iain, Brett, Milena and the whole Avaaz team PS Congratulations to all those who supported our phone and email campaign on Europe’s climate and energy package this week — it was a stunning victory, we won 95 of what we wanted and our sources say we made a big difference. More soon!
Imagine… living in idyllic Narooma on the South Coast of New South Wales with a group of like-minded people who will work with you to create a sustainable living environment for just $150 per week!
Ecotel Narooma sits on 6.5 acres of lush land just five minutes walk from stunning Wagonga Inlet at Narooma (one hour south of Batemans Bay).
The Ecotel Ecovillage creators are seeking residents to share their vision for a sustainable lifestyle now and far into the future.
Residents who are interested in the project must be willing to actively participate in the creation of the self-sustaining ecovillage and ‘eco-economy’ or a trade base (bartering system).
Residents will develop their own garden and/or care for domestic animals to produce a personal income.
Bedsitters are available for $150 per week, which includes access to common facilities on the site. There is also the potential for paid work on the site.
The Ecotel Ecovillage creators are also welcoming capital partners to invest in this unique project. For information contact Ecotel on (02) 4476 2217.
Due to high public demand Cirque du Soleil’s Dralion, proudly presented by Optus, will extend its Canberra season with an additional week of shows. Dralion will be presented under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top) from Thursday 23 October 2008-16 November 2008.
Tickets are on sale now for the additional performances. No further extensions will be possible as the Dralion troupe will move on immediately following the Canberra season to perform in Brisbane.
Cirque du Soleil has also released a limited number of tickets to the Premiere of Dralion on Thursday 23 October and tickets are selling fast.
Created and directed by Guy Caron, Dralion has been touring the world since April 1999 and continues to have great success wherever it goes; it is currently wowing audiences in Sydney, where it premiered in July. The show is a fusion of ancient Chinese circus traditions and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The name Dralion is drawn from its two main symbols—the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West. The cast of Dralion features a total of 65 artists from 14 countries – including a house troupe of 36 Chinese performers.
Tickets for Dralion can be purchased online at www.cirquedusoleil.com or by phone on
1300 130 300. Tickets range from $55.00 to $119.00 for adults and $35.00 to $95.00 for children.
Cirque du Soleil also offers Tapis Rouge – the ultimate VIP Corporate Hospitality Experience. Group Bookings (20 or more) call Ticketek on 02 9266 4466. For General Group Bookings (20 or more) call Ticketek on 1300 364 001.
Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope, on Friday 3 October officially opened a new, purpose-built worship facility in the Tuggeranong area – Christian City Church Monash (C3Monash).
Senior Minister, Pastor Steve Janes said the facility was able to be built thanks to the ACT Government providing 1.75 hectares to C3Monash via a Direct Grant of a Community Lease.
“This is a wonderful example of the Government and the church being able to work together to provide the community of Tuggeranong with, not only a building, but a place where people can connect with God and each other,” he said.
“C3Monash has been eight years in the making but we hope the contemporary facility and the modern services it provides will change people’s lives forever.
Pastor Janes said church had changed. C3Monash offers an exciting, contemporary, fun, relevant worship service, with a live band and real coffee.
“C3Monash is ready to serve the people of Tuggeranong. Everyone is welcome,” he said.
Dr Phil Pringle, President of C3 International, who dedicated the building with prayer, said C3Monash was part of a wider plan for boosting the human spirit.
“C3 International has a vision that by the year 2020, we’ll have 1,000 churches set up around the world – with an average of 500 members in each church.
“C3Monash will reach Tuggeranong and beyond – contributing to the achievement of this vision,” he said.
Other dignitaries who attended the opening of C3Monash included MLAs Jackie Burke, Richard Mulchay, Brendan Smyth and Mick Gentleman.
The first official service started on 5 October 2008 at 10.00am. Pastor Janes encouraged everyone to check out the new Monash facility for themselves which is at 184 Clive Steel Avenue, Monash.
Dear Word,
We just got back from leave today after a most amazing six days Trekking to Mount Namadgi for 3 days. On the 2nd night we had an encounter with two wild dogs at a beautiful waterfall probably their drinking hole.
Check out the photos of our Trek to Namadgi (had to reduce the size of pics to send). We didn’t quite get there (got to the base) the boys were absolute legends sense of achievement was incredible and we are determined to get to the top next time.
The wild dog encounter happened on our second afternoon at about 5.45pm just as the Sun was going down. We had trekked about 5kms from our previous campsite on our homeward journey and found this majestic spot just above a brilliant waterfall (Nam 37, 38) and the boys just said: “This is it! We are camping here!” It was awesome – you guys would have loved it. So we set up camp.
The boys spent a bit of time exploring while I set up – they deserved a break. Darcy went to the creek just above the waterfall where there was a good place to sit and wash your hands and just relaxed. I couldn’t really see him from the campsite although he was only 20-30 mtres away but really didn’t have any concerns. I fixed dinner and we all went down and sat right next to the waterfall to eat.Wish I was there now.
We could not see our camp from this point and it was very noisy so we would not have heard anything back at the camp site (about 40 metres away). In summer I will just stand under the falls. We finished dinner and came back to the camp-site all of a sudden out to my left I heard loud rustling then what I thought was a Kangaroo sprinting past us about 20 metres away. We realised it was a massive Bulldog! All white with a large black patch on it’s back. It was huge but thankfully running so fast away from us. I yelled as loud as I could “Get get”.
A couple of seconds later I turned around and saw a huge German Shepard crossing the creek toward us from the exact spot where Darcy was sitting before. I moved towards it yelling again “Get get”. I was so surprised it was advancing after I yelled at the other dog and it retreated into the bush and as the Sun finally dropped and light faded all three of us were standing there a bit nervous about the night
We built a fire and shone torches into the bush for a while and I eventually got the boys to go to sleep and I stayed awake for a couple more hours we didn’t see or hear anything from the dogs again. A lot of things went through my mind. The Bulldog sprinting through the bush may have been drawing our attention away from the Shepard as it crossed the creek. Or they may have seen Darcy earlier near the creek by himself and wanted a bit of a taste of him (after all he was the smallest and most venerable in our pack). Or they just may have been inquisitive and wanted to say hello. Or they were pissed off because we had taken over their beautiful home next to the water fall. I wasn’t taking any risks and had an axe next to me all night – freaky but exciting! The boys have a great story to tell.
Never test the depth of water with both feet.
Don’t take candy from strangers, unless they offer you a ride.
I’ll start exercising as soon as i get into shape.
If you have something to say, raise your hand and put it over your mouth.
Maybe you should go to e-bay and buy a clue.
Earth is full. go home.
Gee, I’d like to care, but I wasn’t given that gene.
Mirrors don’t lie, and lucky for you, they can’t laugh either.
If you can’t laugh at yourself, at least let me do it.
I don’t know what makes you so dumb, but it really works.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Visa.
I used to have super powers but my therapist took them away.
Tom Bramble was in Canberra for the release of his new book Trade Unionism in Australia: From flood to ebb tide (Cambridge University Press Melbourne September 2008 293 pp).
John Passant was there.
Bramble argues that the union movement’s problems stem for a crisis of leadership and the concentration of power in the hands of that leadership at the expense of rank and file members.
He agrees that industries and their role in the economy change over time. There is nothing new in this. It has been happening since the dawn of capitalism and unions have managed in the past to adjust and build. In any event industries like manufacturing, building and transport are still key areas of the Australian economy.
In the 60s and 70s especially, the public service began to expand. Public Servants unionised through the actions of committed unionists building their unions through argument, discussion and strikes.
As health care and education grew, nurses and teachers built strong unions through the actions of committed unionists and strikes over pay and conditions.
At their peak unions had a membership of about 60 per cent of the workforce. Today it is less than 20 per cent.
The changing nature of the workforce it is not an argument that explains this decline. The problem is not the restructuring of the workforce per se, but the response of the present leadership and their dominant do nothing ideology.
Tom talked at length about the class collaborationist Accord, favouring Capital at the expense of Labor. It could only be sold to other militants by (former) militant leaders with real respect in the workforce. The Accord saw the union leadership become a cop for capital, quashing strikes and trading off conditions won through years of struggle for pathetic pay increases.
Bramble made the point that while it is not a one to one relationship the decline in membership closely mirrors the decline in strike activity over the last 25 years.
All is not lost. People are thirsting for change. Bramble asked why did 500,000 people join the first demo against Workchoices? Why did we vote Howard out? He argues if the union movement had mobilised workers to take industrial action against Howard’s Workchoices Rudd and Gillard would not have been able to get away with Workchoices Lite. He thought that the HowRuddistas were keeping about 90% of Howard’s anti-worker industrial laws.
The history of the Australian trade union movement is not one of unrelenting bleakness. It has had golden periods of sustained struggle and victories, and even in the darkest periods there are pockets of resistance that break out to challenge the conservative industrial relations orthodoxy (do nothing) of our paid union officials. Bramble shows that when unions take concerted industrial action with strong rank and file involvement, membership increases along with real wages. Workers join unions so they themselves can control to some extent their workplace and get better pay and defend their jobs. They don’t join unions for cheap cinema tickets.
Rank and file control and militancy hold the key to the successful regeneration of the union movement in Australia.
As Bramble argues in his book: “At the heart of rebuilding membership lies the capacity to organise and struggle. Creating organisations that can rebuild such traditions of militancy is the crucial element in the struggle today to revive Australian unionism”.
Tom Bramble is a member of Socialist Alternative www.sa.org.au or email [email protected]
The past few weeks have appeared to be ‘doom and gloom’ with the meltdown in the United States and its effects on the global economy. Some countries have been hit hard, some have endured the challenges. What does it mean for the consumer?
Many households have been looking at their finances and seeing where they can save in order to meet mortgage payments and other daily living expenses. Others have been seeking additional employment (i.e., job) to create extra cash.
You might not think now is a good time to think about starting a business, but you are wrong. It may not be the best time to quit your job and start a new company, but it is a good time to take a look at your personal skill sets and determine how you can create some cash.
Each day there are many opportunities to create extra cash whether offline or online. Be careful about signing up for ‘get rich quick’ schemes. Always make sure you do due diligence on those companies and the people who run them.
There are many businesses you can start-up and work in on a part-time basis either nights or weekends. Depending on your skill sets, you can list your services on Guru.com or Elance.com. Though highly competitive, you can get access to a global community who are looking for contractors who can work from home.
If the thought of starting something overwhelms you, The WISE Academy is offering a Money Maker Boot Camp October 7th, 8th and 9th teaching people how to make money through creating business opportunities as well as learning the language of money. The workshop also helps you to identify your skill sets to create a business, then market and sell those products and services to the consumer. A very hands-on workshop, it is open to anyone wanting to create extra cash.
Ten singles are advertising themselves on billboards across the country in an effort to find true love.
The billboards are part of the Life Rules campaign, the brainchild of frustrated singleton Bea Obradovic, 40, who decided she needed to take drastic action to find Mr Right.
“I felt it was time to really do something that was really out there and something which would get the public’s attention.” She said “If you’re prepared to put yourself up on a billboard, you must be serious because no body would go to that trouble if they’re only looking for one night stands and casual flings.”
The self-funded campaign will display the single’s photos around major cities in NSW, QLD and VIC until the 26th of October. With the average suburban railway billboard ad costing just under $2000 and major locations going for over $25,000, the cost of finding the perfect partner is very dear.
“The billboards themselves were the most expensive part of this particular project, however saying that there is also the website that was involved; there’s also the PR, also the cost of flying all of the singles into Sydney, doing the photo shoot and things like that so it all adds up to quite a bit of money.” Bea said.
Bea hopes that the campaign will also highlight the social stigma that is sometimes attached to both single men and women.
“There is still a stigma attached to internet dating but there is also a stigma attached to being single and admitting you don’t want to spend your life on your own, then you are almost made to feel embarrassed I guess or ashamed in some way to admit that” She said.
Internet dating, along with dating agencies, clubs, pubs, bars and friends are all popular ways to meet prospective partners; however fear of rejection and learned social behaviour stop many of us from striking up a conversation.
“As kids we grow up being told not to talk to strangers and we basically take that into adulthood, so it’s very rare that a perfect stranger will come up and have a chat to you” Bea said.
It is in this area that the popular ‘husband wanted’ and ‘wife wanted’ t-shirts have made a bigger impact than the billboards. Over past year Bea has had women asking her where they can get one and men wanting to know if the slogan’s true.
“Whenever I wear these tops, always, without fail, somebody comes up and starts a conversation and that’s what it’s all about. It’s all about meeting and communicating with people. If you don’t make yourself available, don’t market yourself how is anybody supposed to know that you are there?” She asked.
Although she thinks it’s a brave idea, Social Worker Claire Rowe* says “Personally, I’m not a fan of meeting people based on if they look hot in a photo. I think that you shouldn’t always judge a book by its cover because you may be unpleasantly surprised.”
Other opponents criticize the $15 fee required to contact a single via the website. Sending your favourite single a gift also costs $10.
Bea said “Obviously the whole idea is to make the money because there are expenses that need to be covered, but that wasn’t the goal for me.”
If successful, Bea says she would consider turning the idea into a business. Ironically, her hectic schedule has so far prevented her from checking her responses.
“Ideally, all ten of us would like to find the perfect party but is that realistic? Who knows? Only time will tell whether that is an actual possibility, and unless you actually do it, you don’t know.” She said
Sadly, a party planned for the singles on Friday 24th of October at the end of the campaign has been postphoned until further notice due to unforseen circumstances.
“At the end of the day we all basically spend our life looking for the same thing, it’s just that some are lucky enough to find it earlier on and some spend their whole lives looking for it and never find it. As human beings we want companionship, it’s our nature to try and find a mate and I don’t understand why people want to make others feel uncomfortable by admitting that they don’t want to spend their life on their own” She said.
Anyone wishing to contact the singles, send them a gift or view their profiles can do so at www.wifewanted.com.au or www.husbandwanted.com.au
Crowne Plaza Canberra is the first hotel in Australia to join the RSPCA''s Choose Wisely initiative, ensuring every egg used in their kitchens is cage free.
Crowne Plaza Canberra and its associated operations, including the National Convention Centre (NCC) and Parliament House Catering by IHG, today announced its commitment to the welfare-friendly food movement in Australia by becoming one of the founding members of Choose Wisely, the RSPCA’s new initiative encouraging businesses to commit to using cage-free eggs.
The first operations of their kind to partner with the RSPCA, Crowne Plaza Canberra, the NCC and Parliament House Catering by IHG will ensure only welfare-friendly whole egg products are served to guests and patrons.
“Choose Wisely is a fantastic initiative we are proud to align with. From today we will ensure that every egg that is used across our three venues is cage free. This includes using only RSPCA-accredited egg providers so that we are certain that the eggs are either barn laid or free range,” said Ian McInnes, Executive Chef, Crowne Plaza Canberra, the National Convention Centre and Parliament House Catering by IHG.
“Our guarantee to guests is that every egg we serve has the RSPCA stamp of approval. Over time, we intend to extend this commitment to incorporate all produce covered within the RSPCA’s welfare-friendly food programme, including pork and chicken meat,” he said.
As part of the Choose Wisely initiative, the RSPCA is asking consumers to support businesses that do choose wisely and are taking an important step on the road to improving layer hen welfare.
“Consumer demand for welfare-friendly food products is surging in Australia with one in four people now buying cage-free eggs. Many businesses and some government organisations have already made the switch to cage-free and we are hoping that Choose Wisely will see this trend grow,” said Heather Neil, CEO, RSPCA Australia.
In the 1990s the RSPCA developed a set of standards for egg producers to ensure a high standard of welfare for hens. The standards stipulate that hens are not kept in battery cages and have litter in which to dust bathe, space to flap their wings, stretch and socialize; nests in which to lay their eggs and adequate perch space. Eggs from an accredited farm are sold with the RSPCA logo so consumers can be assured the hens are kept according to these welfare standards.
The decision to join Choose Wisely by the founding businesses alone means that 1,000 hens a year can live a cage-free existence.
To mark the occasion Crowne Plaza Canberra is inviting guests to experience the cage-free difference by offering breakfast for just $20 for all booking made before 31 December 2008. To book, visit www.crownplaza.com.au or call 138 388 and mention the RSPCA when making a reservation. For more information on Choose Wisely visit www.rspca.org.au.
Crowne Plaza Canberra’s RSPCA special offer is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.
