| Recipient |
Purpose |
Value |
Approval |
Economics and Trade |
| Australia Japan Research Centre, Australian National University, and the University of Western Australia |
To conduct a survey of existing macro-economic models of the Japanese economy and develop a computable general equilibrium model of Japan.
http://www.crawford.anu.edu.au/research_units/ajrc/index.php
|
$41,970.50 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites, University of Southern Queensland |
To promote Australian technology and expertise on fibre composites in civil infrastructure in Japan.
http://www.usq.edu.au/ceefc/
|
$11,000.00 |
17-Jun-09 |
| Australia-Japan Research Centre, Australian National University |
To develop and promote an interactive website resource for Australian economists - the Australian Research Network on the Japanese Economy.
http://ajen.anu.edu.au/
|
$6,600.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| University of Technology Sydney |
To develop professional exchange between Australian and Japan architects and urban professionals through a five-day design workshop in Newcastle in February 2010.
http://jakovich.net.au/
|
$27,500.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Professions Australia |
To increase understanding of professional associations' role in professional education Australia and Japan through study tours of both countries.
http://www.professions.com.au/
|
$44,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
Security, Regional and International Relations |
| Centre for International Security Studies, University of Sydney |
To examine current and future dimensions of Australia-Japan defence cooperation.
http://ciss.econ.usyd.edu.au/
|
$22,000.00 |
17-Jun-09 |
| Strategic Research Institute for International Change, Japan |
To examine how Australia and Japan contribute to regional order-building and institutional development, including through an academic workshop at Keio University, Tokyo.
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/ir/
|
$55,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Strategic Research Institute for International Change, Japan |
To examine Australian perspectives towards peace-keeping and propose a new model for Australia-Japan cooperation in this area. |
$50,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
Education |
| Otemon Gakkuin University, Osaka |
To enable a delegation from the Australia Library at Otemon University to visit Australia and develop insitutional linkages with counterparts. Funds will also be used to purchase contemporary Australian library resources.
http://www.otemon.ac.jp/cas/e-annai.html
|
$23,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Australian Studies Association of Japan |
To conduct an open lecture series on Australia for the advancement of postgraduate studies on Australia in Japan.
|
$40,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| University of Tokyo, Centre for Pacific and American Studies |
To provide a settling-in allowance for the 2009-10 Visiting Professor in Australian Studies at the University of Tokyo.
|
$2,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Sir Neil Currie Award: Ms Ritsuko Kurita, The Department of Cultural Sciences/Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University |
Thesis: "Recognition of Culture by Australian indigenous People in Multicultural Era", Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Project period: 01 Apr 2010 - 31 Aug 2010 (6 months)
|
$9,700.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Sir Neil Currie Award: Ms Naomi Sato, Department of Foreign Studies, Sugiyama Jogakuen University |
Postgraduate Study: Master of Marketing
Host institution: Faculty of Business, University of South Australia
Project Period: 29 June 2009 - 31 July 2011
|
$20,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Sir Neil Currie Award: Mr Toshio Hisaoka, Graduate School of Hiroshima University |
Thesis: "On Transitions between Different Stages of Australian Adult English Language Teaching: A Comprehensive Study in the Australian Coherent Language Curriculum"
Host Institution: Macquarie University, Department of Linguistics/ Faculty of Human Sciences
|
$30,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Sir Neil Currie Award: Ms Chihiro Kinoshita, Associate Professor, School of Languages and Linguistics, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, The University of New South Wales |
Publication: "New Pedagogies for learner agency: Japanese language education research and practice in Australia", Co Co Publishing, October 2010
|
$10,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| "Sir Neil Currie Award: Ms Takako Minami, Research Fellow, Ochanomizu University, Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences, Research Organisation |
Publication: "What Changes Will Be Brought to Families by Abolishing Donor Anonymity in Aritificial Insemination? A case study of Victoria", Kazama Publishing Co., Ltd.
Publication date: June 2010
|
$10,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Sir Neil Currie Award: Ms Yuko Ota, Assistant Professor, Waseda University, Centre for International Education |
Publication: "Japanese Language Teachers' World of Meaning and Practice - Life Stories of Primary and Secondary School Teachers in Australia", Co Co Publishing, September 2010.
No of copies: 500
|
$10,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
Science |
| Victorian Space Science Education Centre |
To enable eight Australian science teachers, a representative from the Australian Science Teachers Association and VSSEC to build professional and institutional linkages with their counterparts at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
http://www.vssec.vic.edu.au/
|
$33,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Australian National University, Centre for Public Awareness of Science |
To deepen and extend relations between Australia and Japan in the field of science communication and education.
http://cpas.anu.edu.au/
|
$22,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
Society and Culture |
| Tokyo Jazz Festival |
To enable leading Australian performers to attend the 2009 Tokyo Jazz Festival.
http://www.tokyo-jazz.com/en/events/index.html
|
$47,500.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
Community Grants |
| Japan Parliamentary Debate Union |
To enable a delegation of Australian coaches to participate in the Japan Parliamentary Debate Union Spring Seminar and highlight Australia debating skills.
http://www.jpdu.org/
|
$9,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Dr Karin Findeis, Sydney College of the Arts |
To promote contemporary Australian jewellery in Japan through the production of a catalogue for an exhibition of 42 Australian artists at the Museum of Arts and Crafts, Itemi, Japan, on 13-28 March 2010.
http://www.usyd.edu.au/sca/profiles/Karin_Findeis.shtml
|
$11,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind Association of Queensland |
To enable the Guide Dogs for Blind Association of Qld to develop professional linkages with the Hokkaido Guide Dogs Association of Japan.
http://www.guidedogsqld.com.au/
|
$9,936.50 |
27-Aug-09 |
| City of Launceston International Choir |
To strengthen cultural ties between Launceston and its sister city in Japan (Ikeda) through youth choral performances.
http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/index.php/about-council-mainmenu-31/civic-affairs-and-events-mainmenu-328/sing-elon-city-of-launceston-international-choir-mainmenu-340
|
$11,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Aussie Hearts Womens and Girls Baseball Team |
To develop institional linkages between Australian women baseballer players and their Japanese counterparts.
http://www.aussiehearts.net/index.php?pr=AUSSIE_HEARTS
|
$10,000.00 |
17-Jun-09 |
| Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club |
To highlight Australian skills in surf life saving and enhance the institutional linkages between Maroochydore and Shimoda Surf Life Saving Clubs.
http://public.lifesaving.com.au/index.cfm?objectid=D136494C-D0A8-D358-C61CFC4CC6BC2273
|
$5,237.00 |
17-Jun-09 |
Communication, Information and Advocacy |
| Ronin Films |
To produce a documentary on Japanese scholar, Dr Hokari Minoru, and his work with the Gurindji people of the central Northern Territory.
http://www.roninfilms.com.au/
|
$11,000.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Australia-Japan Research Centre, ANU Crawford-Nishi Lectures |
To deliver a public lecture series on topics of current interest to both Australia and Japan. The choice of speaker reflects current strategic and economic interests of the two countries.
http://www.crawford.anu.edu.au/research_units/ajrc/index.php
|
$14,300.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
| Meat and Livestock Australia |
To enhance public understanding in Japan of the benefits of a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Australia, including for agricultural trade liberalisation.
http://www.mla.com.au/default.htm
|
$93,500.00 |
27-Aug-09 |
