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G’day!

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Good Friday Feast

Gorge(ous) Katherine

A Showcase of Talent

Your community

Fast 5

Coming up

RFDS Says Thanks

Matile’s Tips

Health and Well-being

General Notices

ANZAC Day Bake

Ballin’

Hi Everyone,I hope you all had a great break and catch up with some study as well as assignments. Some of you were involved in the activities that happened in the last week or so, to rejuvenate your spirit and well-being in able to get back to class this week with a fresh mind and full of energy.It was great to meet some of you and have a chat while delivering Easter eggs during the inspection of your rooms and ensuites. It’s important to keep your room clean and fresh at all times in order to live in a clean and healthy environment. Also the dry season is here, so make sure to open the windows to air your room out. There are some tips on page 10 to help take care of your room. Taking the time to implement these tips will ensure you have a great place to go to at the end of a stressful day. There will be a lot of activities coming up, so please get involved and make sure to register yourself online or come to the reception during open hours.It will be a busy semester for all of you, so make sure to take care of

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yourself by eating well and having plenty of rest. If you need any assistance/help or chat, do not hesitate to see us (staff) during working hours, we are more than happy to do so.

Matile PhillipsHousekeeping SupervisorInternational House Darwin

G’day! Good Friday Feast

Easter celebrations have come and gone for another year. And, once again, it was great to have the Red Frogs crew on-board to share the festivities.

Spring rolls, lasagne, fried rice, curries, South African burbete, seafood, and of course, an abundance of red frog lollies.

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The new and improved IHD Shuttle Bus has

just arrived!Alwin will now be

shuttling you to Cas Square in comfort.

Have you seen our new ride?

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It was an unforgettable and wonderful experience to me. The highlight of the trip was camping

in the Nitmiluk National Park. We became guests to the lovely

wallabies and other animals’ home. I highly appreciated the peaceful relationship among

the Aussie, animal and the environment. The Katherine camping trip is a beautiful

memory in my exchange student journey definitely. Thank you all for creating such amazing trip.

- Sarah

Residents ventured out to camp at Katherine Gorge & Edith Falls. A cruise along the Gorge, numerous tourist destinations & a visit to Nitmiluk - they did it all.

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The trip to Katherine was amazing, especially the swimming in Edith Falls. There we swam in the stream of the river, enjoying the cool water in a hot environment. The other highlight was the Katherine Gorge cruise that offered beautiful colours, fresh water crocodiles and fascinating

stories about the Jawoyn culture. The trip peaked in another beautiful swimming place near the Katherine River ideal for a relaxing break before the boat went back to the starting point.

- Manuel

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DOUGLAS DALYovernight camping trip

The Douglas Daly region is famous for its fishing, and also boasts hot springs, gorges, bushwalking and abundance of wildlife.

Jump aboard the bus as we head out for an overnight trip. Upon arrival we’ll have lunch, set-up camp and then visit the Douglas Hot Springs. These Springs can be as hot as 60 degrees celcius (that’s 140 degrees fahrenheit for those of you from the U.S.), but there are cooler areas perfect for swimming.

We’ll camp overnight at the Douglas Daly Tourist Park, where we’ll fire up the BBQ for dinner. There’s also a cafe and bar onsite.

On Sunday we’ll visit The Arches on the Douglas River Esplanade to check out the natural rock formations, thermal pools and tufas. We can take a final dip in the hot springs before heading back to Darwin.

Departure: 9am Saturday, 20 May

Arrival: Early afternoon, Sunday, 21 May

Cost: $25.00 per person

Costs for the trip include:

• Transport

• Camping fees

• Lunch & dinner (Saturday)

• Breakfast (Sunday)

Additional costs:

• Snack foods, cafe/bar purchases

• BYO tent & sleeping bag (IHD Office has some available to loan)

Limited availability. Register online before Friday, 12 May:www.surveymonkey.com/r/DDALY17

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a showcase oF talent

Like moths to a flame, IHD’s Got Talent attracted the performances of our talented residents. The night’s overall winners were Augusto, Leo and Mimi with their rendition of Sia’s Titanium, followed closely by Jean-Philippe tickling the ivories with Amelie’s Waltz. In the end, the judges awarded two entrants with third prize, as it was too close to call; Tommy dancing to Bruno Mars’ Chunky and Srijana dancing to Choli Ramro.

Performances of the night included an original song titled 109 by Jonah, Sonia playing the ukulele and singing Band Perry’s If I Die Young, and Reuben and Jonah, singing with guitar, Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire.

Congratulations to all entrants of IHD’s Got Talent. Now’s the time to prepare

for the Semester 2 comp!

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About the performing art committee, our goal is to encourage high engagement, create fun and enjoyable events for residents. We encourage residents to be a part of the event planning, to

brainstorm ideas of events, to showcase their talents in the talent show.

We organised a karaoke night and a talent show so far. And we would like to put on more events. We have an idea to do a cultural fashion show at the end of semester party, but we need to come out with a plan. Also, we thought of doing a paint night at some point (we’re not sure about this yet).

We look forward to recruiting more people, collecting ideas and putting up more events in the future.

Our events are fun and entertaining. We also provide food (or snacks) and drinks. It’s a good chance to meet people, to have a break from study, to relax and have some fun. For our committee

members, they can contribute to the event planning, be creative, and gain experience in this process.

IHD’s Performing Arts Committee

Head along to the Noonamah Tavern Rodeo for some action packed fun. Enjoy bull riding, saddle broncs, barrel racing, freestyle motocross burn out competitions, mechanical bull, and live band Northern Lights. The featured bull is Guns N Roses – he still holds his 100% buck off rate! Giddy up!

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SOAP, the indisputable hit of Adelaide Fringe 2015, returns to Australia in 2017 to delight Darwin audiences with its striking originality. Immediately enthralling and accessible for all ages, SOAP is an intelligent and splash-filled fusion of contemporary circus, comedy, physical theatre and cabaret. A dazzling range of water-soaked routines performed to an exciting and eclectic soundtrack delivers 70 minutes of genuine showmanship with seemingly effortless grace. From moments of divine beauty – a captivating gymnastic

performance on a bath ledge – to a humorous love story between two feet, SOAP has captivated the hearts of over 1.5 million audience members around the globe. It’s steamy, funny and absolutely jaw-dropping.

your communityWhether you like to lend a hand or explore the local hot spots, get out and amongst the Darwin community. Just click the flags below for more info.

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Saturday, 29 April Chinese Dumpling NightDid someone say food? Join your neighbours and learn to make dumplings; a staple food popular throughout China.

These common frogs are found in forests throughout northern and eastern Australia and New Guinea. They cope very well around people and can often be found hiding in toilets.

They aren’t very good jumpers, but are excellent climbers, using their sticky fingers and tummy to climb steep and slippery surfaces.

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They are also called the dumpy frog because when they are overweight, layers of fat grows on top of their head and body making them look dumpy.

Green Tree Frogs sometimes sit beneath outside lights at night to catch insects that are attracted to the light, but they are also capable of taking larger prey on the ground, including mice. They have also been recorded catching bats around cave entrances.

A Green Tree Frog can live up to 20 years.

Make sure you follow our Facebook page, closed group and Instagram to share the memories!

Don’t forget to use #IHDarwinwhen you upload your photos!

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Tuesday, 2 MayA threat to native species, Cane Toads are becoming a dominant pest in the Territory. Joining ‘FrogWatch’, we’ll be going out and busting toads to protect the Territory’s native flora and fauna.

Toad BustingThis Festival is the perfect start to the Territory’s Dry Season. Click here to check out all that’s on. We’ll head over as a group from the IHD Office.

Nightcliff Seabreeze FestivalSaturday, 6 May

Sunday, 7 May Pudakul TourThis tour is perfect for any person wanting to learn a little more about aboriginal culture.

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Fast 5This edition’s Fast 5 Facts are based on: Green Tree Frogs

Date to be confirmed Selection Criteria

Do you know what selection criteria are and how to address them in a job application? If not, this session is for you. Failing to address the selection criteria properly is the quickest way to get a rejection for your job application. Make sure you are in the know!

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rFds says thanKs

Dear IHD Residents

Thank you to those residents who volunteered and/or donated during the bike sales, kitchen sales and car wash. Your efforts are not just

appreciated at IHD, but in the Territory community also!

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matile’s tips

Taking the time to implement these tips will ensure you have a great place to go to at the end of a stressful day.

Dust• Clean ceiling fan & top of shelves & other surfaces• Remove air-con filters & clean the dust off• Wipe the inside of the door • Dust the skirting boards, corners & curtains of the room

Glass• Clean the windows/sills & louvers/sills of your room• Clean the mirror (if any)

Bed• Strip the bedding & get laundered (weekly)• Flip mattress over & make the bed with clean bedlinen

Bar Fridge• Defrost & clean your fridge if the

ice & stains build-up inside

Organise• Arrange bookshelves & items on

other surfaces• Use basket to put dirty laundry in

(not on the floor)• Wash your dirty dishes & put away

(eliminate ants/cockroaches)Floor• Sweep/vacuum & then mop the floor (every day)• Clean any visible stains you caused during your stay

Ensuites• Clean the wall tiles/glass partition of the shower• Wash the shower curtain• Clean & scrub inside the toilet bowl• Wipe & clean the seat/lid & toilet system as well as the surrounding walls• Wipe & clean the mirror & the cabinet• Clean & scrub the sink & the vanity• Scrub & mop the entire floor of the bathroom

Declutter• Clear items under the bed & other crevices• Discard all trash or unwanted items• Set aside items to give away/donate/recycle• Sort & wash your dirty laundry regularly

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Banana LoafIngredients:

• 1/2 cup butter• 1 cup sugar• 2 eggs, beaten• 3 or 4 bananas, mashed• 1 1/2 cups flour• 1 teaspoon baking soda• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Method:1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius. 2. Cream together the butter and sugar. 3. Add eggs and bananas. Combine well. 4. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

Add to the creamed mixture. Add vanilla. 5. Mix just until combined, do not overmix. 6. Pour into greased and floured loaf tin. 7. Bake for approx. 55 minutes.

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Take care of yourself and...seek knowledge, not results

If you focus on the excitement of discovery, improving, exploring and experimenting, your motivation will always be fueled. If you focus only on results, your motivation will be like weather—it will die the minute you hit a storm. So the key is to focus on the journey, not the destination. Keep thinking about what you are learning along the way and what you can improve.

Take care of yourself and...take 5 minutes to exercise!

health and well-beinGCooking on a budget, peace of mind and the importance of well-being - look after yourselves and others.

!CONGRATULATIONS!Aiko, Sonam & Yee Yee are the winners of the draw for their participation in the Healthcare Services Survey! Each winner received a $50 voucher.

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General notices

Please do not litter IHD’s gardens, footpaths or communal areas with cigarette butts. They are litter and need to be disposed of properly. Areas with a high number of littered cigarette butts look dirty and uncared for, which attracts more littering of other rubbish items.

Cigarette butts take, on average, 1.5 years to break down

Confucius Institute Chinese language course and Taichi course (Term 2) is open for enrolment now. These courses are free for current CDU staff and students.

If you would like to enrol, please contact joey.zhou@cdu.edu.au for enrolment form or for more information go to

www.cdu.edu.au/confucius-institute/programs-courses

Charles Darwin University is seeking feedback from users on the services available on Casuarina campus, including: • Food & beverage options • Health & fitness services• Retail outlets • Banking facilities

There is also the opportunity to make suggestions as to further services you would use if they were available on campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to have your say on existing and potential additional services and to contribute to ongoing development of campus life.

To participate in this survey, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cascampusservices17

CDUwantYOU!

!CONGRATULATIONS!

anZac day baKeAnzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

ballin’IHD’s Sports Committee put together a basketball tournament over the weekend.

The competitors were split into two teams, with seven per side. It was a fast-paced,

high-scoring game with the end result of 52 to 43! Jianjun, Tomi, Mimi, Augusto, Zaihang and Ping each took home cinema vouchers for their win.

Safe to say, they were hungry for the pizzas provided by the Committee.

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This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate the sacrifices that were made to make Australia a free country.

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