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Australia Japan Society - Qld Inc

Enewsletter- June 2020

COVID-19 - Members and friends
Dear members and friends of the AJS-Q,

I hope you and your families are safe and well amidst the recent unprecedented changes to work and daily life as a result of COVID-19 related restrictions.

Communication and connection has never been more important. So, while we cannot meet in person the AJS-Q will continue to keep members and friends connected via our website, enewsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.

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Relationship Between University Rugby Clubs Goes from Strength to Strength

Relationship Between University Rugby Clubs Goes from Strength to Strength
In September 2019 University of Queensland Rugby Football Club (UQRFC) conducted a very successful tour to Japan during the Rugby World Cup.

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Bilingual & Trilingual Families Needed for UQ Research Project

Bilingual & Trilingual Families Needed for UQ Research Project
A PhD Research Project Team at The University of Queensland is looking for families living in Australia in which parents do not speak the same native language.

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Assistance for International Students

Assistance for International Students
Though Queensland has now moved to Stage Two, on the road back from the COVID-19 outbreak, international students in Queensland are still in great need of various support services, including food and housing needs.

On April 22, the Queensland (QLD) Government announced the establishment of an online consultation service as part of its efforts to assist international students who are unable to return home.

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National Library Cuts to Japanese Collection 

National Library Cuts to Japanese Collection 
The AJS-Q has become aware that the National Library (NLA) has recently approved a new policy that will see cuts to Asia-related resources including the Library's Japanese Collection.

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Arima Onsen - Kobe

Arima Onsen - Kobe
Kobe’s famous Arima Onsen has a history that spans more than 1000 years, making it one of the oldest hot spring resorts in Japan.

Tucked in behind Mt Rokko the resort's secluded mountain location, pure, clean air and spectacular seasonal foliage has made it a favourite destination for centuries.

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A message from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland

A message from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC Governor of Queensland
It is my great pleasure, as Chancellor of the Australia Japan Society - Queensland, to reiterate my whole-hearted support for the Society in its on-going promotion of Queensland's vital bilateral relationship with Japan.

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Conversations from Japan

Conversations from Japan
Over the past few months, Japan, like the rest of the world, has faced the confronting reality of COVID19.

Although it has been a very stressful time, the cherry blossoms were unbelievably beautiful at the end of March and the beginning of April and many people were able to enjoy their beauty.

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Food Bank for International Students

Food Bank for International Students
TAFE Qld has launched a food bank to assist international students affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

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AJS Japanese Study Group | now moved online!

AJS Japanese Study Group | now moved online!
From March 2020, the person-to-person gatherings for the Group were cancelled.

The group now uses an online conference call facility to maintain the regular Thu afternoon Study Group sessions.

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Do you have something you'd like to share with AJS members?

Perhaps a travel story, article, Japan-related book or movie review, recipe or photograph. We always welcome any suggestions from members. Please send your contributions to Go-Nichi to the following email address: newsletter@austjpnsoc.asn.au

The AJS e-newsletter is sent to members at the end of the first week in every month.

GPO Box 2036 | Brisbane | Qld | 4001
execsec@austjpnsoc.asn.au
Chancellor: His Excellency, The Governor of Queensland
Co-Patrons :
The Hon. The Premier of Queensland,
The Consul-General of Japan, Queensland

Committee

Ms Margaret Rackemann - President
Mr Andrew Hay - Immediate Past President
Mr Yuki Nishiyama - Vice President
Ms Julie Yamamoto - Vice President
Ms Taeko Matsunaga - Secretary
Mr Steve Abbott - Honorary Treasurer
Ms Tomomi Iwasaki - Assistant Treasurer
Mr Ross McConachie - Past President
Mr Ross Humphreys - Past President
Mr Mark Bulley- Webmaster
Ms Shoko Arakawa
Dr Taeko Imura
Ms Gladys Busch
Mr Takeshi Takada
Mr Kohei Tamura
Mr Andrew Carter
Ms Nicole Patterson
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