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Are you interested in medical research?

Come and find out about the world-class research at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) – one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes.

From cancer to malaria, HIV to mental health, QIMR’s research covers a wide range of areas, with researchers working towards new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies.

The session will give you an insight into the fascinating world of lab coats and test tubes and the research currently being completed at QIMR.

Sara-Jane Dean, QIMR’s Community Relations Officer says this is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about what Queensland researchers are doing in the fight against cancer and other diseases.

Before joining QIMR, I worked with families in children’s hospitals and saw all too often the effect of disease on the lives of children and their families. I am delighted to now be working with the scientists whose mission is to prevent and cure disease through research. Every day I am amazed and grateful for their dedication, working to better understand more than 40 of the world’s most debilitating illnesses.”

The information session will be held on Tuesday 5 April at the Clive Berghofer Stadium, 47 Arthur Street (Corner Arthur & Mary Streets), Toowoomba

Hurry, places are limited! To book your seat, freecall 1800 993 000 or email enquiries@qimr.edu.au.

For more information, visit www.qimr.edu.au

Submitted by
Sarah-Jane Matthews | Media Officer
Queensland Institute of Medical Research

Internationally renowned violin/piano duo, Spiros Rantos and Brachi  Tilles will return to Toowoomba this week to open the University of Southern Queensland’s (USQ) 2011 Twilight Series.

Having just returned from a tour of France, Spain and Portugal, their Twilight Violin and Piano Recital will aptly be a journey through musical styles, cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

Israeli-born Brachi and Greek-born Spiros have toured the world performing, recording and sharing their love of music for the past four decades.We feel that music is always a ‘trip’, be it a spiritual one or a visit to different cultures and times. The items we have chosen for the program are all ones which we love to perform – each of them creates a distinct mood or tells a story.”

Brachi and I met back in the 1970s, at a train station in Vienna and not long after, we started a chamber music ensemble,” said Spiros. After two years of successful seasons at the Musicverein and the Vienna Concert Hall, we spent six months in the USA and, in 1976, visited Australia for an Artists-in-Residence program at the (then) Victorian College of the Arts.”

In 1978, they were invited to join the teaching staff in the newly established music program at USQ (then DDIAE). For eight years, they made Toowoomba their home, establishing strong foundations for music at the University and contributing to the cultural life of the city.

We were the first full time music performance lecturers at USQ and in those years there was a rapid build-up of the music school and the local classical music scene.” Although the couple left Toowoomba in 1986, they have not lost touch with the city or its music scene, returning on a regular basis to make guest appearances.

The program will include Beethoven’s much celebrated ‘Champagne’ Sonata, three charming bagatelles by Sibelius, Konstantinides’ Six Greek Dances from the Dodecanese Islands, Manuel de Falla’s Dance Espagnole, Russian’s composer Rodion Schtchendrin’s In the Style of Albeniz, works by Argentina’s Astor Piazzolla, and Aaron Copland’s Hoe Down.

The Twilight Violin and Piano Recital will be presented at 6pm in the USQ Arts Theatre on Wednesday (30th of March). Tickets to the recital are $18 adult, $15 concession, $13 student and $8 child and can be purchased through the USQ Artsworx Box Office on 07 4631 1111.

Submitted by
Michelle Fox,
USQ Artsworx

Employers and international workers on temporary visas are invited to attend a free information session about employer-sponsored visa options for skilled workers.

WESTERN DOWNS

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship, supported by the Western Downs Regional Council will inform attendees about the recent changes to the Subclass 457  visa program, employer obligations and the pathways to permanent residence – including the regional sponsored migration scheme.

This is an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the different visa programs.

When:  Wednesday 6 April, 5.30-7.00 pm
Where: Chinchilla RSL, 61 Heeney Street, Chinchilla.

Individual consultations:
Individual consultations with immigration officers are also available at the following locations.
Miles
When:  Wednesday 6 April, 9.30am-12.30 pm
Where:  Murilla Community Centre  73a Murilla Street, Miles.
Chinchilla
When:  Wednesday 6 April, 2-5 pm
Where: Western Downs Regional Council, Council Training room, 80-86 Heeney Street, Chinchilla.

DALBY

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship, together with the Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry will inform attendees about the recent changes to the Subclass 457 visa program, employer obligations and the pathways to permanent residence – including the regional sponsored migration scheme.

When:  Thursday 7 April, 5.30-7.00 pm
Where:  The Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 133 Cunningham Street, Dalby.

Individual Consultations:
Individual consultations with immigration outreach officers are also available.
When:  Thursday 7 April, 1-5 pm
Where:  The Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 133 Cunningham Street, Dalby.

For more information or to make an appointment for an individual consultation, please contact Stephen Maclean on 0467 709 206 or email qld.outreach.team@immi.gov.au.

Queensland Outreach Team
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Email: qld.outreach.team@immi.gov.au

Tickets are selling fast for this weekends’ Sing ‘N’ Swing to benefit the Toowoomba Hospice. Come hear the music play this weekend with the Toowoomba Municipal Brass Band, The Accidentals vocal ensemble and The Toowoomba School of Dance!

Promotions and Fundraising Manager Mr Mark Munro, says  this year’s fundraising concert will be staged at the University of Southern Queensland’s Arts Theatre. You will hear music from Irving Berlin, Mercer & Mancini to Spencer Williams. “So if you enjoy the sounds of big brass, vibrant vocals and dynamic dance based on the music of the rich swing era this is one concert not to be missed!”

Money raised will go to Toowoomba Hospice located in O’Quinn street to help continue the professional palliative care service for the terminally ill on the Darling Downs and Lockyer Valley.

Mr Munro acknowledged the wonderful commitment from everyone who has helped to put this years Sing ‘N’ Swing together “Its a huge commitment and I know the band and choir have been rehearsing since the beginning of the year and it will be a “Bold’N”Brassy show!”

Sing’N’Swing will be held at the University of Southern Queensland’s Arts Theatre on Friday March 25th at 7.30pm; Saturday March 26th at 2pm and on Sunday March 27th at 2pm.

Tickets are $20 for Adults, $15 for concession or students and $55 for a family.

For tickets contact the Booking office at Empire Theatres on 1300 655 299.