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Conference Handbook for International Delegations
The 18th Annual Asia-Pacic Model United Nations ConferenceAMUNC2012
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02 Welcome to Melbourne
04 Australian Culture and Slang
07 Food on Campus
09 Religious Services on Campus
11 Winter Weather in Melbourne
12 Tourism in Melbourne
14 Shopping in Melbourne
15 Transport Information
15 Study Opportunities in Australia
15 Expand Networks in Asia-Pacific Region
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Welcome to Melbourne! A taste of global culture
International
Australias most accessible multiculturalism has been captured in a big city which retains that small-city feel.
Four main waves of migration have a created a diversity where 140 nations live side by side. Hosting over a
million international visitors each year,[1] Melbourne is well placed as an international city. Melbournes
leading educational institutions attract students from all over the world. Almost 55 per cent of students living
and studying in the city are international students [2] and almost 41 per cent of the inner city population was
born outside of Australia. As a result AMUNC international delegates will not feel out of place as visiting
scholars. The context will be perfect for a conference based around discussion, cooperation and mutual
respect and understanding.
Cultural capital
The cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is known for its art, music, cuisine, fashion, performance, design and creative ideas. Indeed
the city is home to countless art galleries, museums, libraries, theatres,
musical performances and live gigs. Coincidentally, Melbourne was the
second city after Edinburgh to be named a UNESCO City of Literature.[3]
AMUNC2012 will provide you with a great opportunity to experience the
cultural aspects of Melbourne. Evenings out, exploring the wide range of
nightspots, up flights of stairs, down graffiti covered laneways, on rooftops
or in an orchestra pit; you will never be short of options for a new cultural
experience.
Cultural heritage and cityscape
While the Melbourne of today presents a sense of community which respects diversity and change, the city still
holds a reverence for its unique character and heritage. This is clearly reflected in the high levels of heritage
protection dedicated towards ornate Victorian-era, Euro-style architecture. Heritage also protects the older
carriages which make up the Melbournes iconic tram network. Contrasting with the vast 471 hectares [4] of
leafy green parkland throughout Melbourne, are the narrow winding labyrinthine laneways which sprawl away
from the bustling corporate city centre. Laneway and caf culture are also characteristic of the unique
atmosphere found within Melbourne.
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Indigenous heritage
In welcoming you to Melbourne, AMUNC2012 also respectfully acknowledges the heritage of the land and its
rightful ownership. The conference will be held on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation more commonly
known by its European name Melbourne. The land has in the past been an important meeting place and
location for events of social and cultural significance for the many traditional Indigenous Australian tribes which
make up the Kulin Nation. The City of Melbourne respects this unique historical and cultural heritage and
collaborates with its Indigenous community in the development of many strategies to support and expand
Indigenous culture throughout Melbourne and beyond.[5]
Combining the modern, international, cultural, heritage and indigenous aspects of Melbourne, we hope that
international delegates will find it to be a welcoming, globally cultured and thought provoking city.
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Australian Culture and Slang
Before hearing our thoughts on Australian culture, the international team would like to refer international
delegates to more comprehensive descriptions of Australian culture provided by:
Wikipedia o Culture of Melbourne o Aboriginal culture o Torres Strait Islander Culture o Australian Rules Football (AFL) culture o Australian sense of humour
Aboriginal Culture Creative spirits (Aboriginal Culture) Torres Strait Islander music and culture
Follow these links provided above for more information on particularly interesting and unique facets of
Australia.
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Recently many waves of immigration have brought greater cultural diversity to Australia and Melbourne
in particular. However, before this growth of multiculturalism, Australia was dominated primarily by an
Anglo population. As a result, the culture of Australia was grounded in its Anglo-British history
Yet nowadays, we are more culturally diverse. Few people would agree on a single idea of what
Australian culture is. Indeed, Australian culture is difficult to define because it is made up of so many
different cultural tapestries. Waves of immigration have brought various languages, religions, music, art
and foods from overseas to Australia. While we see the growth of this new mesh of cultures, Australia
also has its own ancient indigenous culture, which has often remained mysterious to much of the world.
The traditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Straight are some of the oldest surviving cultural traditions
on Earth.
In terms of stereotypical Australian culture of the modern day, many see typical Australians as
possessing a number of shared ideals:
-Mateship : you may hear the term mate a lot more than you are used to back home. Yet rather than
using formal terms, the word mate expresses friendship but also equality.
-A fair go: related to support of an underdog, the egalitarian Australian society often shows support
for the underdog.
-Informality: rather than taking themselves too seriously Australians often prefer local, colloquial,
friendly and informal language and behaviour.
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In some cases the Australian identity has also been characterised with a love for sports and social drinking.
While there is some truth in this perception of Australia it would be an inaccurate generalisation to say that all
Australians like sport and drink alcohol.
It is important to remember that many of these fun facts are based upon generalizations. As a result, such
representations of Australia should only be seen as true to the extent which one can generalise an entire
country. Like most other country Australia displays great diversity, this is especially the case in Melbourne
which has experienced so many waves of immigration.
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Food at La Trobe University
Thanh Thanh @ Asian Gourmet on Agora
downstairs near Agora Theatre Fusion (Halal food) Mamak Rice & Noodle @ Agora downstairs
Pings Chinese Restaurant @ Union
Hall
Pings Chinese
Restaurant @ Union Hall
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Pings Chinese
Restaurant @ Union Hall
Pings Chinese
Restaurant @ Union Hall
Cafe Spice (Halal food) @ Agora South West Corner
Caffeine Japanese Sushi
@ Agora downstairs
next to Agora Theatre
Thanh Thanh Asian Gourmet @ Agora downstairs
next to Agora Theatre
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Subway Sandwich @ Student Hub
Charlies Kebab @ near Agora Theatre
Life Skills Cafe @ Next to Indian restaurant
(Vegetarian Food)
Veloce Restaurant @ Agora upstairs above
bookshop The Eagle Cafe @ Eagle Bar
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Religious Services
The university provides a chaplaincy service that is visited by chaplains of the Jewish, Greek Orthodox, Coptic
Orthodox, Orthodox Christian, Presbyterian and Catholic faiths. For further information visit the conference
hub or http://www.latrobe.edu.au/chaplaincy/bundoora/index.html
MUSLIM PRAYER FACILITIES
In terms of facilities for the 5 daily prayers of the Muslim faith, AMUNC 2012 has made sure that there will be
time and space provided.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Location: HU-ED Level 2
Separate Muslim Prayer rooms for both male and female delegates can be found on the 2nd floor of the
Humanities and Education Building. The Musolla (prayer room) is a spacious place fully equipped with
wudhu facilities, toilets and a small kitchen with microwaves. Access can be made by keying in the security
code which can be obtained at the start of the conference.
MELBOURNE CITY - MELBOURNE MADINAH Location: La Trobe Street.
Situated at the very core of Melbournes CBD is Melbourne Madinah - the citys only public access Mussolla,
recently established by Mercy Mission Australia in mid 2011. Mercy Mission Australia is reputedly known for
the annual Islamic conferences it organizes such as the Twins of Faith conference and other outreach
programs for but not limited to Muslims in Australia. The two-storey building of Melbourne Madinah offers
and caters for a great number of wide-ranging services for the Muslim population in Victoria and those in
Melbourne in particular. This includes the weekly conduct of congregational prayers, Arabic and other
educational classes and courses, hosting community welfare projects and many more. Simply put, Melbourne
Madinah together with the help of the Mercy Mission team of Australia provides a multipurpose platform for
Muslims to gather and develop holistically. The Musolla is open 24/7 and does not require any security code
to enable access.
For more FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS in Melbourne
PLEASE VISIT: http://expandyournetworks.blogspot.com.au/
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How to get there?
Tram
City Circle (free): Get down at stop 8 and proceed with a 5-10 minute walk along La Trobe Street.
Paid Tram: 30 (towards St Vincents Plaza), 24 (towards North Balwyn)
Get down at stop and proceed with a 5-10 minute walk along La Trobe Street.
Train:
Exit Melbourne Central Train Station heading towards Swanston Street and proceed with a 5-10 minute walk along La Trobe Street.
Walking
5-10 minute walk along La Trobe Street from Melbourne Central.
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Winter in Melbourne Weather in winter - June, July and August
Melbourne's winter can be a little unpredictable with average temperatures hovering around 13
degrees. The days can be overcast with the odd fine weather raising the temperature to about 18
degrees.
Melbourne winter is especially unique because it is so volatile. On any given day you may see a sunny
morning followed by heavy storms in the afternoon. On another day you may wake up to torrential rain
which eventually clears up to a bright and sunny day.
The lesson to be learned is that it is best to always be prepared. Make sure that you bring your raincoat
and umbrella. At the same time, be ready to stow away this rain-proof apparel when the sun finally
comes out.
Because of the unpredictable nature of the weather in Melbourne, a common saying is that the people in
Melbourne experience four seasons each day.
For those of you who dont like surprises follow Melbournes forecast to stay ahead of the weather.
Check www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml for up-to-date weather forecasts
Climate www.melbourwwwwneaustralia.com.au/visitorguide/climate/
Melbourne Weather Forecast http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml
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Tourism in Melbourne
CITY PRECINCTS
PLEASE VISIT
http://www.visitmelbourne.com/Regions/Melbourne/Destinations/City-precincts.aspx
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GETAWAYS
Great Ocean Road
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat
Phillip Island
Gippsland
The Grampians National Park
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Mornington Peninsula
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Shopping in Melbourne Calling all shopaholics!!! Melbourne is heaven for shopping. Here we have compiled a few links
which includes almost everything you need to know about Melbournes vibrant shopping places.
Markets
Inner city shopping
Direct factory outlets
Arcades and Lanes
Top 10 Places for Shopping
Suburban shopping and shopping streets
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Transport Information
Please visit our Transportation Guide
Study Opportunities in Australia
http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/
http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/
http://www.gostudy.com.au/
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/2-year-study.htm
http://equalstudentexchange.blogspot.com.au/
http://equalstudentexchange.blogspot.com.au/
Expand your networks in Asia-Pacific Region
You will find out more international organizations related to your country via this
blog http://expandyournetworks.blogspot.com.au/
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Participating International Delegations
Bogor Agricultural University Univeristas Diponegoro (UNDIP)
China Delegation National Hua Qiao University
Universitas Padjadjaran Pakistan Delegation
Universitas Indonesia (UI) Sriwijaya University (UNSRI)
Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta
Taylors College, Malaysia SZABIST University
Tsinghua University University of the South Pacific
Delhi University Univeristas Al-Azhar Indonesia (UAI)
Universitas Hasannudin Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
Doverbroecks College (Oxford) University of California Berkeley
ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara Singapore University of Management
Ghana Institute of Languages and Social Sciences East West University, Bagladesh
North South University, Bangladesh UNYNZ
National University of Defence Technology (NUDT) China
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With Thanks
Welcome to Melbourne Nicholas Metherall
Australian culture and slang ShaoQing Huang and Nicholas Metherall
Food on campus ShaoQing Huang and Syarifah Nor Amirah
Religious services on campus Syarifah Nor Amirah
Winter weather in Melbourne ShaoQing Huang and Nicholas Metherall
Tourism in Melbourne ShaoQing Huang
Shopping in Melbourne Syarifah Nor Amirah
Transport information Justin Boyd
Study opportunities in Australia Nicholas Metherall
Design and layout - ShaoQing Huang and Karina Lee
Image sources:
Kenny Lim
Anisa Ismail
ShaoQing Huang
AMUNC2012 would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and partners:
Primary Sponsor:
La Trobe University
Partners:
PPIA (Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Australia)
KJRI (Konsulat Jenderal Republik Indonesia)
FSCOVA (Fijian Social Cultural Organisation of Victoria Australia)
Centre for China Studies and Confucius Centre (La Trobe University)
La Trobe University
La Trobe Generations
La Trobe International Relations Association
United Nations Association of Australia
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FIJI SOCIAL CULTURAL ORGANISATION OF VICTORIA AUSTRALIA (FSCOVA)
Primary Sponsor:
Partners:
With special thanks to: CENTER FOR CHINA
STUDIES