The primary role of functions is to raise funds so that the Foundation is able to carry out some of its projects. There are however functions which are held for gatherings with friend of the Foundation and to review the Foundations activities. The latest function was to launch "My Baby's Diary", the Foundations main project in 1996, and to review to our supporters our other activities, such as the CVD risk factor screening in collaboration with the North Eastern Melbourne Association.

"My Baby's Diary" Launch Speech by Dr. Rachel David,
on behalf of Federal Minister for Health and Family Services,
Dr. Michael Wooldridge

		The Launch of "My Baby's Diary", by Dr. Rachel David was held on 24 November, 1996, to launch "My Baby's Diary" - Immunisation for all Babies. Dr. Rachel David is an adviser to Dr. Michael Wooldridge, Federal Minister for Health and Family Services.
		The Exotic Herbal Banquet was held on 24 July, 1995, to launch the Bilingual Directory of Chinese Speaking Health Service Providers.
		The Inauguration Dinner - Chinese Food Culture & Longevity not only achieved fundraising objectives, but also captivated health and dietary messages relevant to people of Chinese ethnicity.

Immunisation for All Babies: "My Baby's Diary" (November 1996) Unlike the many functions that we had previously, this is not a fund-raising function.

Dr. Rachel David (far right) met with medical student volunteers the launch dinner.

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The Exotic Herbal Banquet (August 1995)

From front, clock-wise: Professor Trang Thomas, Professor Divid Wilmoth, Dr. Vivian Lin, Dr. Bridget Hsu-Hage, Dr. Elean To, Dr. Tony Chow, Mr. David Eu & Mr. Vincent Qua

The success of the first banquet leads to the planning of the Exotic Herbal Banquet. The use of herbs to treat illness has been very well documented in Traditional Chinese Medicine and can be dated back to 2000 years ago. Herbal preparation is also commonly used for maintenance and improvement of general health, especially in autumn and winter, and amongst men and women undergoing age related physical changes, such as menopause. The use of medicinal plants in cooking is a customary practice amongst Southern Chinese.

The herbal prescription for this banquet is designed by Mr. Chiang Lin, a Foundation’s Director and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. The basis of the preparation takes into account balance between two forces, the hot and cold, so that the body may achieve a supreme equilibrium.

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Inauguration Dinner - Chinese Food Culture and Longevity

This function was highlighted by its theme, Chinese Food Culture and Longevity. Professor Mark Wahlqvist, Professor of Medicine at Monash University and internationally renown human nutritionist, addressed 300 quests. Health related food beliefs in Chinese culture was introduced and reinforced by every dish served on the evening. The menu was planned to take into account nutritional values and, where appropriate, health implications. The evening was accompanied by traditional Chinese music. Mr. George Lim, a Qigong (vital energy exercise) Master, demonstrated relaxation techniques using Qi. Qigong is a Chinese ancient approach and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat disease of a patient as well as to improve and maintain health and well-being of those who are apparently healthy or on recovery.

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