Monash Community Podcast

Thank you to our guests today, Lindsay Coster and Doug Sowden of the Waverley District Tennis Association.

If you are interested in participating in the 15th December tennis event, contact Lindsay directly on 0419 535 537 or contact via the email: [email protected]

If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


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Many thanks to my special guest, Danielle Storey.
CEO of Eastern Innovation
Professional Speaker and MC
Chair of the Metropolitan Partnerships, Eastern Region
Director and Treasurer of the Monash Precinct Network
Director and Treasurer of Flexible Workspace Australia

During the episode Danielle mentioned:

I-Build.com.au

6for6 Pitch night
https://mailchi.mp/eibc/pitchnight

Boosting Coworking Voucher

https://flex.org.au/boosting-coworking-voucher-program/

 Monash Precinct Network

www.monashprecinct.com.au

You can contact Danielle directly at [email protected]

 If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


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Thank you to our guest, Melinda Shelley, Founder and CEO of 123Read2Me.

To see the winners of the Community Bank, Pinewood GO HERE.


If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to our guest, Mark Collins, President of the Waverley & District Tennis Association.

If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to our guest today, Neil Angus MP, Liberal Member for Forest Hill.

You can contact Neil directly through his website HERE.


If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to special guest, Martin Premachandra, CEO of Blue Sky Services and overall winner of the Monash Business Award for 2020.

Go to Blue Sky Services website here: https://www.blueskyvic.com.au/

If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to my guest on this episode, Fiona and Bernie Sombekke, winners of the  2021 Monash Business of the Year award.

Contact Som Blinds through their website https://somblinds.com.au/
To follow Som Blinds on Instagram, search somblinds

Website is www.somblinds.com.au

Monash Gallery of Art is here www.mga.org.au

Water Safety online program can be booked here www.trybooking.com/BUDSF or contact [email protected]

If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to my guest on this episode, Denise Massoud, President of the Victorian Local Governance Association and Councillor of the City of Whitehorse.

For more information about the Victorian Local Governance Association, go here: https://www.vlga.org.au/


If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to my guest on this episode, Tony Benbow, OAM. Chairman of Australian Lions Foundation.

If you are interested in finding out more about Lions Club, go to their website here: https://lionsclubs.org.au/



If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Thank you to my guest on this episode, Phil Terry, Head of welfare for the Monash Men's Shed.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Monash Men's Shed, go to their website here: https://monashshed.org.au/

They are located at 49-77 Bogong Avenue, Glen Waverley, Vic, 3150
Phone: 03 9561 8557


If you would like to contact Charles, you can call him on 0412 317 404 or email [email protected]

Charles' website is www.kovess.com and his email contact details are [email protected]

Thanks to our founding sponsor, Community Bank Pinewood. If you would like to discuss your banking needs, please contact them directly on (03) 9886 6477.

Thanks also to Thomas Pewtress, our regular reporter on the Monash City Council. To access upcoming Council Meeting agenda's go HERE.

Peace – A Cantata for John Monash, is the introductory and exit music that you can enjoy. It was composed by Dr David Kram,  Artistic Director of the German-Australian Opera Grant and Senior Fellow, the University of Melbourne. David is a distinguished conductor, artistic director, academic, composer and pianist in Australia, Europe and Asia. 
The singers on the Monash Cantata are Lisa Anne Robinson, Kristin Leich, Michel Laloum and Eddie Musiaumeali’I, with massed adult, youth and school choirs, and orchestra conducted by Dr Kram AM.

Community Bank, Pinewood


Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.