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French Living Magazine

A beautifully designed quarterly magazine, French Living Magazine is aimed at Australia’s Francophile community, focusing on travel, culture, lifestyle, language, food, wine, people and property – and much more!

The magazine is also aimed at bringing the French and Australian cultures together, finding a little bit of France in Australia, celebrating the French influence across the country, and reveling in the mutual respect and appreciation France and Australia have for one another.

Former lawyer and journalist Claire Chaffey is the publishing editor of French Living Magazine, and she is working with a team of experienced designers, writers and consultants to deliver what is an exciting new product.

Subscriptions to the magazine – which will also be available in digital form via magshop.com.au – are available for purchase via the website (www.frenchlivingmag.com.au).

The magazine will also be for sale at the six major branches of the Alliance Française, as well as the Brisbane and Melbourne French Festivals. The magazine’s official launch will be at the end of June!

If you want to know more or find out how you can get involved, get in touch with Claire Chaffey at claire@frenchlivingmag.com.au.

Obreto Sports

Pierre Vandôme, one of the associates, has been delivering strategic development and excellence for more than 20 years and has consulted for clubs such as Aviron Bayonnais and CA Brumbies, for the exchange of worldwide players like Craig Gower, Rodney Blake, Lote Tuqiri as well as for his international experience.

Delphine Sassus Bourda, specialist in organization and analysis, consulting for major companies within the sport industry and service market (France Telecom, Groupe Safran), Obreto provides to the companies, club and players a complete strategical cycle: from analysis to the field.

Obreto strives to be a first rate provider of excellence in strategic development through sports more particularly of Rugby.

Thanks to its network, Obreto can connect the French companies to the Australian rugby world, the most popular sport in Australia (950 000 players) reaching the mass and the media.

Obreto give companies the opportunity to stand out and boost in an innovating way the internal / external communication of your business in Australian market by offering:
- A club and/or player's sponsorship
- The intervention of sports personalities at an event company (seminar, product launch etc..).

Work with Obreto Sports, ensure you to find an innovating way for the companies to communicate.

CONTACT : Obreto Sports PTE LTP
Delphine Sassus Bourda +62 85 85 703 77 07
delphine@obretosports.com
Pierre Vandôme
pierre@obretospsorts.com
www.obretosports
Fax : +63 44 06 26

The Observatory Hotel

The Observatory Hotel, recently acknowledged as the best luxury hotel in Sydney and third in Australia in TripAdvisor 2012 Travellers’Choice Awards, is now a proud member of FACCI.

Situated in the heart of Sydney city, this exclusive Orient-Express hotel occupies a historic site, adjacent to The Rocks precinct with easy access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world famous Opera House and Darling Harbour.

The Observatory Hotel features 96 guestrooms and suites, renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm.

There are many highlights of a stay at The Observatory Hotel. You could enjoy a pampering session in the Day Spa, a swim in the spectacular 20 meter swimming pool, a game of tennis, a glass of wine with tapas at Globe Bar and Brasserie or a fine dining experience in Galileo Restaurant.

Special Offer : $85.00 Full Day Conference
- Complimentary room hire (Minimum spend applies)
- Complimentary Data Projector
- Complimentary Screen
- 3 Coffee Breaks
- Working Lunch with beverages

The Observatory Hotel
89-113 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000 | Australia
Tel.+61 2 9256 2222
Fax. +61 2 8248 5205
Email email@observatoryhotel.com.au

www.observatoryhotel.com.au

FACCI Membership Card
As part of its ongoing commitment to provide high-quality service to its members, FACCI has introduced a nationwide discount/benefit programme for our members in 2012.

The member benefits scheme features an exclusive, numbered member card which has already been sent to all FACCI members in Australia.

The FACCI Membership Card is personalised and exclusively reserved for members of the overseas network of the French Chambers of Commerce and Industry affiliated to UCCIFE.

Presentation of your card will give you access to a broad range of benefits granted by members from our business network in 77 countries. The list of benefits and special discounts offered internationally can be found on the UCCIFE website here: www.uccife.org

All benefits available Australia-wide from participating members are also posted on the FACCI website here.

Below are the companies already offering you benefits in NSW:

ATIC Services Asia Pacific

 In the 1940’s, soon after its inception, ATIC “Association Technique de l’Importation Charbonnière” opened offices in Poland and the USA.

ATIC Services was first established in Sydney in 1977, not long after the South African office opened in 1973. At that time, France had begun to depend more on imported coal for its electricity production, as domestic supplies were dwindling. By the end of the 1970’s, ATIC had a presence in the main coal exporting countries.

In 1995 the company was privatised and the shares issued to large coal users within France – Usinor (now Arcelor Mittal), the French Electricity Board and the French Coal Board. Over the years, ATIC has built up significant investments in port and handling facilities within Europe.

In 2002, the European steel-maker Arcelor grew out of the merger of Asturias in Spain, Arbed in Luxembourg and Usinor in France. Since the start of the millennium, the main focus of ATIC Services Australian operations has been on the coking coal side, managing coking coal shipments on behalf of the steel industry. Our services include scheduling and specialised laytime calculations.

2006 saw another big change with Arcelor Mittal created from the takeover of Arcelor by Mittal, an Indian steelmaker. Arcelor Mittal is now our majority shareholder and has operations in 60 countries, has 261,000 employees and produced 91.9 million tonnes of crude steel in 2011 – around 6% of the world’s steel output.

ATIC Services opened an office in Mackay, Queensland in 2008 near to the coal terminals of Abbot Point, Mackay and Gladstone and still has an office in Sydney

www.atics.fr

Franck Provost
Franck Provost Paris, the #1 hair salon in France has opened its 4th Australian franchised salon in Mosman!

Famous for always using the latest techniques, styles and trends from Paris, Franck Provost has achieved a reputation for excellence in hairdressing.

From the Cannes International Film Festival to the AmfAR Gala, Franck Provost has become the hairstylist to many French and international celebrities

This year again, for the 65th Festival de Cannes, Franck Provost and his team has looked after the most glamorous stars before they climb the famous red steps such as Virginie Ledoyen or Paris Hilton.

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Mosman opening cocktail party the 19th of June at marketing@franckprovost.com.au

Dream of Owning an Exciting and Successful Business? Enquiry at www.franckprovost.com.au/franchise

Sydney Migration International
Opportunities for employers and employees under an improved Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme.

For employers who wish to sponsor professionals or skilled/semi-skilled workers, the new RSMS visa (subclass 187) will be available in three streams starting 01 July 2012:

- Direct Entry;
- Temporary Residence Stream (open only to 457 visa holders after two years);
- The Agreement’s Stream (for semi-skilled occupations -generally-)

The RSMS will be more accessible in relation to:
1. Place of application: in Australia or outside Australia, with the consequence that Bridging Visas will be available to ‘on-shore’ applicants (Bridging Visa holders are allowed to remain in Australia while their application is processed);
2. Age limit: raised from less than 45 to less than 50 (exemption possible in particular occupations or for Temporary Residence stream, 4 years with sponsor and high salary, $118,000).

The level of English will be raised from functional (IELTS 4.5 in average) to competent (IELTS 6 in each band) for the Direct Entry Stream and to vocational IELTS (5 points in each band) for the Temporary Residence stream. For both streams the salary will then be aligned on the labour market (“Market Salary Rate”).

For further information please contact us to request more information about our immigration services and business solutions for Australia and New Zealand.

Sydney Migration International Pty Ltd
Level 34, AMP Tower, 50 Bridge Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000 | Australia

Tel. +61 2 8005 0487
Fax. +61 2 8416 8005
Email contact@sydney-migration.com.au

Services aux entreprises
www.sydney-migration.com.au

Bausele
Bausele is very proud to announce the launch of its new website!


You will find all the latest on your favorite Australian watch brand, especially the signing of some top ambassadors that endorse the brand’s value: Sport, Commitment, Passion & the Love for that beautiful country that is Australia.

Bausele is passionate about creating watches that are both stylish and of the finest quality. Our range of Swiss Made time pieces have been crafted with an eye for detail that will impress any watch connoisseur as well as showing innovative design inspiration that the fashion conscious will be proud to wear on their wrist.

Join us and become a fan www.facebook.com/Bausele
Follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/Bausele
Check our website www.Bausele.com.au

La Fête de la Musique @ the Basement

Thursday 21st June, with the French Revue and the Alliance Française

An event not to be missed for all lovers of French music: join the Sydney-based band The French Revue in a night of celebration for the 2012 ‘Fete de la Musique’ and the launch of their first CD album.

Since their first performance at the 2009 Opening Gala of the Sydney French Film Festival, The French Revue has been spotted regularly at Bar me in Darlinghurst, Berkelouw’s Wine Bar in Leichhardt, the Mosman Art Gallery and at the Vanguard, in various programs combining their flair for all-things French with a solid dose of musical curiosity.

The evening will be part of the 2012 ‘Fête de la Musique’ celebration, the largest international live music event in the world. Developed by the French Government in 1982, la ‘Fete’ is held in 450 cities across the globe on the very same day each year, the aim being to make music everywhere and to link more than 110 countries through music.

It will be also the opportunity to share with some special guests the launch of ‘The French Revue’s first CD album which includes some of their best-loved songs such as Edith Piaf’s ‘La vie en rose’ or Serge Gainsbourg’s ‘Le poinconneur des Lilas’.


You could also be part of the show with our open mic session that will start the evening. So if you are a musician or singer go and visit www.thefrenchrevue.com.au to register for your chance to perform at the Basement.

LA FETE de LA MUSIQUE
with the French Revue and the Alliance Française
Thursday 21st June 2011, 8.30pm (open mic from 7.30pm)
The Basement, Circular Quay

General Admission $20 / $15 (concession and AF) - GA + CD $30
Dinner & show $70 /$65 (to be booked directly at the Basement 9251 2797)

Bastille Day Celebration 2012 @ The Argyle

Saturday 14 July - from 6pm til late

Let's celebrate Bastille Day, the French National Day!

Join all the Frenchies and lovers of everything French to celebrate Bastille Day – The French National Day – on 14 July at The Argyle!

The 14th of July is not any ordinary day, but one of great historic significance that symbolises national pride. It marks the beginning of the French Revolution, the spread of the spirit of popular sovereignty throughout France as well as the downfall of the Absolute Monarchy.

On the 14th of July 1789, the Parisian insurgents stormed the Bastille, symbol of the royal power at that time, paving the way for a new era: the one of the Declaration of the Human Rights. The 14th of July is now a red-letter day for French people, a time for commemoration but also a famous Party! So let’s celebrate!

The Bastille Day Celebration 2012 is an event jointly organised by the Alliance Française de Sydney, the UFE, the French Consulate, the FACCI, FANS, the Get2Gether and the ADFE.

PROGRAM
From 6pm til 10.30pm
Enjoy Table Tennis, cycling competition, make up stalls, Cancan shows from Carousel Entertainment and French Dj Charles Lilaim.
From 10.30pm til 1.00am
Let’s dance to your favourite French songs!
From 1.00am til very late
Keep dancing with the Argyle’s DJs.

Crêpes and French food will be for sale throughout the night.
Come dressed in blue, white and red!

Bastille Day Celebration
Saturday 14 July
From 6pm til late
The Argyle -18 Argyle Street - The Rocks
Price: $20 Members and/or under 25s* $25 Non-Members and/or over 25s
Tickets: www.bastilledaysydney.com.au

Please note that this event is restricted to adults only, above the age of 18.

Declaration of War
Email contact@facci.com.au with “Declaration of War” in the subject line and win 1 FREE Double Pass ticket!

Director: Valérie Donzelli
Cast: Valérie Donzelli, Jeremie Elkaïm, Brigitte Sy, Elina Löwensohn
Runtime: 100 mins
Censor's rating: M
Country of Origin: France
Film release date in Australia: Mai 31

Beautiful Juliette (Donzelli) and dashing Romeo (Elkaïm) are two insouciant souls whose electric first encounter and rapid storybook romance is quickly followed by the birth of a child. But their lives are transformed overnight when a visit to their pediatrician results in a stunning verdict: their infant son Adam is seriously ill.

As unexpected as this news is, Juliette & Romeo accept the battle head on, and with the support of their families, friends and dedicated public healthcare workers (many playing themselves), end up revealing their strengths, weaknesses, fears and secrets to each other, as well as the world.

Shot with heart-on-sleeve enthusiasm and delirious energy, with DECLARATION OF WAR Donzelli and Elkaim follow in the free-spirited footsteps of the New Wave in telling a heartfelt autobiographical story in a lively, poetic style, full of humour, emotion and visual panache, set to a soundtrack to die for.

After premiering as the opening night of Critics’ Week at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, DECLARATION OF WAR attracted front page coverage in France and took the local box office by storm, achieving over 500 000 admissions in less than two weeks. Against some high profile competition, the film was selected as France’s official submission for the 2012 Academy Awards and most recently premiered in Australia as the Opening Night Selection of the Alliance Française French Film Festival 2012.


“Exhilarating. Wonderfully spontaneous – feels entirely alive. This story of two people who transform fear into action is inspiring.” Stephen Holden, THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Turns autobiography into thrilling expressionist art.” Karina Longworth, LOS ANGELES WEEKLY

“Life-affirming, joyful and heart-wrenching.” Mike Goodridge, SCREEN INTERNATIONAL

Le Chef

Email contact@facci.com.au with “Le Chef” in the subject line and win 1 FREE Double Pass ticket!

Director: Daniel Cohen
Cast: Jean Reno, Michaël Youn, Julien Boisselier
Runtime: 84 mins
Country of Origin: France/Spain
Film release date in Australia: June 14

Set in the world of food and restaurants LE CHEF is a new French comedy from the producers of the Academy Award winning THE ARTIST.

Alexandre (Jean Reno) is a Michelin awarded chef who is battling his meddling boss. He is also facing the heat as a rival, who practises molecular gastronomy, moves in on his turf.

Alexandre is desperately looking for an assistant to help him manage the restaurant’s two daily sittings. Then one day, as luck would have it, he meets Jacky (Michaël Youn), a self-trained cook with haute-cuisine ambitions. Only at the movies June 14!

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