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August 15, 2008 - Olympics Interpreter Marathon

The Olympics is a marathon event for language translators, it has been claimed.

Interpreter Bill Weber, who has taken part in 13 consecutive summer and winter Olympic Games, told Reuters the competition are the longest continuing interpreting event in the world, topping any United Nations or European Union session.

He is currently heading a team of 112 interpreters from 18 countries at the event, and expects to be working constantly for five weeks, according to the news provider.

"It's a mistake to think that the Games are easy because it is sports," he added.

"None of us are experts on sports rules so we must prepare ourselves. The Chinese interpreters have to be very careful because they must absolutely, accurately interpret everything exactly as it is said."

July 28, 2008 - Phase 4 of 6 for Globe.

Globe, Connect's online booking system has just finished phase 4 of 6 in the new development of the system.

Globe allows clients to book, manage and track their language requirements anywhere, anytime from an easy to use online system.

JUNE 2008

June 27, 2008 - Top 10 Languages Spoken in Victoria

The Victorian Multicultural Commission's release of the Top Ten Languages spoken in Victoria:

June 18, 2008 - All of Us Campaign

"Victoria’s rich cultural diversity contributes to many aspects of our vibrant state and is a valued and appreciated component of society. With residents from more than 200 countries living side by side, it is vital to encourage an understanding of the multitude of backgrounds that we come from. For this reason, the Victorian Government has created an ad campaign to encourage people to accept and embrace the many cultures that make up our society."

For more information visit www.culturaldiversity.vic.gov.au

June 9, 2008 - Queen's Birthday

Australian Public Holiday - Queens Birthday

For a FREE Quote or more information simply call +61 3 9347 9348.

MAY 2008

May 9 - 12, 2008 - Berlin Culture Carnival

Carnival of the Cultures is a four-day street carnival that celebrates Berlin‘s cultural diversity. Bringing together a mix of both professional and amateur artists, the festival explores new trends and styles in youth and minority culture.

First held in 1996, it has now grown into a huge event celebrating the city’s 440,000 immigrant citizens that represent nearly 200 countries around the world. The highlight of the weekend is the incredible Whitsuntide street parade which sees performers, jugglers, stiltwalkers and dancers accompanying floats carrying DJs and musicians through the city’s streets in the Kreuzberg District - the city’s most international area.

Each year there is also a children’s festival that takes place in Goerlitzer Park with a spectacular range of events aimed specifically at children and their families.

In 2005 nearly 2 million people attended the weekend festival.

APRIL 2008

April 25, 2008 - ANZAC DAY

ANZAC Day – 25 April – is probably Australia's most important national occasion. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to this day.

http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/anzac/anzac_tradition.asp

For a FREE Quote or more information simply call +61 3 9347 9348.

MARCH 2008

March 17 – 23, 2008 - Cultural Diversity Week in Victoria.

Celebrate our Cultural Diversity Week - Victoria 's largest event for the promotion of cultural, linguistic and religious diversity and community harmony.

The Week, held annually between 17-23 March, provides an opportunity for all Victorians to celebrate our cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.

It also marks the United Nations Day for the Elimination of Racism on 21 March and affirms our belief in the right for all Victorians to live without fear of racial and religious discrimination.

http://www.culturaldiversity.vic.gov.au/

FEBRUARY 2008

February 15, 2008 - New Website

Connect Language Services launches new website to Connect clients, partners and team.

February 7, 2008 - Chinese New Year

Year of the Rat. Chinese New Year's Eve is known as Chúxi Chu literally means "pass" and xi means "Eve".

Celebrated in areas with large populations of ethnic Chinese, Chinese New Year is considered a major holiday for the Chinese and has had a strong influence on the new year celebrations of its geographic neighbours, as well as cultures with whom the Chinese have had extensive interaction. These include Koreans, Mongolians, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, and formerly the Japanese before 1873.

In Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and other countries with significant Chinese populations, Chinese New Year is also celebrated, largely by overseas Chinese, but it is not part of the traditional culture of these countries.

In Canada, although Chinese New Year is not an official holiday, many ethnic Chinese hold large celebrations and Australia Post issues New Year's themed stamps every year.

February 2, 2008 - Phase 1 Globe

Phase 1 of Globe, our online booking system, upgrade is complete.

Globe, our Online Booking System, is going through its first upgrade stage out of a total of 10 upgrades.

The new and improved Globe aligns with one of our mission points, namely, to continuously improve our technology and provide an easier and more efficient system for our clients, partners and contractors.

The launch of the new Globe should be complete by mid-2008, possibly earlier if all upgrades meet their objectives. Keep watching this section of our website for more info.

JANUARY 2008

January 26, 2008 - Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day, January 26, is the biggest day of celebration in the country and is observed as a public holiday in all states and territories.

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our nation.

It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

SOURCE: Australia Day Official Website

http://www.australiaday.gov.au/pages/page3.asp

January 23, 2008 - Preffered Provider

Connect, preferred provider of Sydney based Employment agency. Connect Language Services has recently been awarded Preferred Provider of a Sydney based employment agency.

We wish to welcome them to our portfolio of satisfied customers and look forward to servicing their language requirements.

January 1, 2008 - Public Holiday

Public Holiday - We wish you a Happy and prosperous New Year!