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  • Senior Master Fixes Interest Rates for Common Funds

    June 01, 2012
    Competitive rates fixed for beneficiaries

    In conformity with sections 113(14) and (15) of the Supreme Court Act 1986 [the Act] and with Rule 79.09(1) of the Rules of Court, the Senior Master has fixed the following interest rates with the approval of the Chief Justice:

    1. With respect to Common Fund No. 1 for the year to 31 May 2012:

    1.00 per centum per annum.

    1. With respect to Common Fund No. 2 [CF-2] for the year to 31 May 2012:
      • For beneficiaries with funds invested in both Common Funds No. 2 and Common Fund No. 3 as at 1 June 2011, 6.00%.
      • For the other beneficiaries of Common Fund No. 2, 6.20%.

    The rates fixed in respect of Common Fund No. 2 are very competitive, especially in view of the current financial environment.

    To the beneficiaries of CF-2, it means that they have a Government-guaranteed fund, which they can access at any time (as their funds are not locked away for the period of, say, a term deposit), and which affords them above-market-rate returns from which cost recovery has already been made.

    It is also worthy of note that Common Fund No. 2 has outperformed all possible benchmarks since 1992.  During that time, the outperformance above the relevant investment benchmark achieved for CF-2 has added a cumulative value of over 25% to the fund’s returns.

  • New Publications – Newsletter and CF-3 Brochure

    March 15, 2012
    Two new publications have been added to the website:

    1. The SMO Newsletter published on January 2012 is now available.  This edition of the Newsletter contains a number of interesting and inspiring stories from beneficiaries.  You can find the SMO Newsletter under News tab.
    2. CF-3 Brochure.  This brochure reports on the performance of Common Fund No. 3 (CF-3) for the financial year 2010–11.  You can find the brochure under the Publications tab.

  • Office Hours for Christmas and New Year

    December 22, 2011
    The SMO’s hours of operation during the festive season are:

    Fri, 23 December 2011: 9:00 – 12:30

    Mon, 26 December 2011: CLOSED

    Tue, 27 December 2011: CLOSED

    Wed, 28 December 2011: 9:00 – 17:00

    Thu, 29 December 2011: 9:00 – 17:00

    Fri, 30 December 2011: 9:00 – 15:00

    Mon, 2 January 2012: CLOSED

    The staff of the SMO wish all our beneficiaries, their families and carers a safe and happy festive season.

  • New Mobility Map to help you get around Melbourne CBD

    September 11, 2011
    The City of Melbourne has recently updated its CBD Mobility Map. This is a map that assists people with limited mobility to get around and do things in the city.

    The map includes information on:

    • wheelchair accessible toilets and telephones
    • public TTY telephones
    • designated accessible car parking spaces
    • accessible off street parking
    • train stations
    • accessible pathways
    • taxi ranks
    • public seating
    • street gradients.

    Copies of the Mobility Maps are available on the City of Melbourne website along with other resources such as a sport and recreation access guide and city eating guide.

  • Would you like to join a Writers Group?

    September 11, 2011
    BrainLink has started free writing workshop for people with an Acquired Brain Injury and all other interested writers including beginners. Carers are welcome.

    BrainLink provides support to people with conditions of the brain and their families.

    The writing workshop runs every second Tuesday of each month.

    Time: 2.30pm–4.30pm
    Venue: The Nerve Center, 54 Railway Road, Blackburn (wheelchair accessible)

    For more information call BrainLink on 1800 677 579.

  • Join the DiVine team as a writer

    August 03, 2011
    The DiVine website is now looking for new writers to join their team. All Victorians with a disability are welcome to apply to become a paid DiVine writer.

    The DiVine website aims to create a vibrant online community for Victorians with a disability.

    DiVine writers receive formal training and are paid for their work. They also receive ongoing mentoring from an experienced journalist.

    As a writer you might write articles on topics like:

    • personal stories
    • news articles
    • opinion columns
    • reviews
    • interviews and profiles.
    If you become a paid writer for DiVine you need to sign a contract. The contract is for at least 12 months. The money that you are paid may affect your funds in Court, so talk to your Trust Officer if you want to apply.

    For more information, or to apply, visit the DiVine website.