Dear readers
Spent another interesting night volunteering at the Shopfront at Maylands.
We nearly could not open shop as there was only me, Brian and Jeannette at the soup kitchen and the safety protocol requires at least 4 persons to open up to receive the homeless.
Luckily 3 more volunteers came in at...
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Tan and Tan Lawyers would like to invite you to attend a seminar to discuss your estate planning matters.
Cost of Seminar: A gold coin investment or any amount you wish. The funds will be used to sponsor Raymond Tan in his 7th CEO Sleepout. Raymond sleeps out annually as a...
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Dear readers
I have been sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for 6 years. That has been gratifying, being able to know that I have helped the homeless through the CEO Sleepout event.
However that is a yearly event and I starting thinking that I can and should do more.
I visited a...
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Dear readers
This is the 6th year that I am sleeping as a homeless lawyer to raise funds for the homeless in WA.
This year I dragged in my son's badminton coach and her husband Matt. I have Andy Yuan and Leona Gu too.
They have all done well raising funds...
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Dear readers,
Do you feel the cold? It is getting colder and colder each night. I am reminded of how the homeless in WA survive in the cold and the wet. This year I am taking part in my 6th CEO Sleepout to raise funds for the homeless in WA.
Last year...
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Summary of the announcement made by the Dept of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) on the Significant Investment Visa (SIV) and the Premium Investor Visa (PIV)
The DIBP has made an announcement on 15 May 2015 regarding the complying investment framework for the SIV and the PIV.
Elements that apply to...
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Dear friendsYes, it is that time of the year again. I am sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for the 6th year in the CEO Sleepout event.This year, Lily Chen, another lawyer and Perth City Councillor together with Leona Gu, JP and CEO of GTL Group will be joining me...
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA (“SIV”) AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PREMIUM INVESTOR VISA (“PIV”)
On 14 October 2014 the Australian Government announced reforms to improve the SIV (Significant Investor Visa) programme. This includes the introduction of a new Premium Investor Visa (PIV).
Readers need to understand that these are only proposals...
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Dear readers
Tan and Tan Lawyers are sponsoring the An-Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Fun Badminton Tournament which will take place on 2nd May 2015 at Samson Recreation Centre at 1130am.
The tournament was conceived at a dinner at Zheng Yu Li's home during a dinner party. The idea was...
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Dear friendsWelcome to the year of the goat.As usual, lion dances were organised to bring in the new year. It was great to see friends and clients attend the lion dance so that we could experience the lunar new year feeling.Here's a summary of what to expect for the year...
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Dear friends
How quickly the year passed and we are already on the 7th day of the new 2015 year.
2014 has been a good year for Tan and Tan Lawyers. The practice has continued to thrive and at the end of the year, we may have become the first law firm...
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Dear readers
Just got sent this info from Gary Direnfield who is a Canadian writer with Hamilton Spectator, a Canadian newspaper. I thought the article was very relevant and decided to repost it.
Direnfeld: Lawyer will set the tone for divorce discussions
Hamilton Spectator
By Gary Direnfeld
Q: I just separated and I am furious with my...
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Dear readers
Many of you will remember Edie and Royce Hoy Poy who were very much involved with the Chung Wah Association and their care of the aged in the association.
Edie and Royce left their estate in my care together with Theresa Kwok, Thomas Goh and Esther Chang. She also involved...
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Dear friends
I had a brainwave a few weeks ago. I received an invite to advertise in a bridal magazine. I started thinking about what a bride should be doing before tying the knot.
Well, the first thing is to protect what assets they have. Many brides come from well to do...
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Dear friends
Found some more great photos from the Sleepout.
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Sheng, Wing, Ray and Zheng sitted while Pan standing.
Dear friends
This year, I have the company of 4 other Asian CEOs who have signed on to sleep homeless on 19 June 2014.
5 Chinese CEOs sleeping out as homeless persons to raise funds for the homeless in WA
5名华人CEO将露宿街头为西澳无家可归者筹款
The St Vinnies De Paul...
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Dear friends
Yes, it is that time again when I brave the cold. I am sleeping as a homeless lawyer for the 5th time on 19 June 2014. Yes this is the 5th time I am sleeping out.
I will be one of the handful of CEOs who have done it for...
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Dear friends and readers
It has been quite a while since I blogged on my Perth Asian Lawyer website. I have been blogging more on the Under 17s Badminton State team and the Aus Chinese Golf Association blog.
Today, or is it tonight or this early morning as it is 15 May...
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Dear friends
I managed to bring my family to Beijing for a tour just before the new year. It was an eye opener.
The family managed to climb the great wall despite it being winter.
Highlights included visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
The boys stayed back for another 21 days at Shishahai...
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Dear friends
Yes, we are now enjoying the year of the horse. The year is trotting ahead and we are in Feb already celebrating the Chinese New year.
As we have done for many years, the office had the Lion Dance celebrations with guest enjoying themselves.
Here are some photos:
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Dear friends
It has become a tradition for the office to have an end of year semi sporting affair. Last year we had a paintball shootout. A few of the staff still remember their bruises.
This year it was up to Melanie and Meliana to organise the end of year affair.
They decided...
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Dear friendsI was honoured to have been invited to be a guest speaker at the WA Chamber of Commerce Migrant's Night. This took place last weekend.It was hallowing for me as it was to be a bilingual speech. I have never made a speech in Mandarin before in my life....
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Dear friends and readers
Some of you may know Edie and Royce Hoy Poy. They were most influential within the Asian community and especially the Chung Wah Association which is the oldest Asian association in WA.
On their passing, they donated an amount of money for the setting up of facilities for...
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Dear friends and readers
I am back at work now after surviving a cold night at the WACA for my 4th CEO Sleepout.
It has been a successful fundraising event, highlighting the plight of the homeless and how, we as ordinary Australians can help these unfortunate people.
WA had 108 CEOs participating. WA...
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Dear friends and readers
Do you know what the temperature will be tonight on 20 June 2013? I think it is going to be about 3 degrees.
Why does it matter when you are in your warm bed?
It does matter because there are close to 100,000 homeless persons in Australia.
To help spread...
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Dear readers
Yes, it is the year of the Snake. As per Tan and Tan Lawyers' custom, we organised a lion dance to usher in the new year. This has been a tradition since our days at Wellington St. We have had lion dancers for the new year celebrations every year...
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Dear Readers
I have been preparing posters and brochures to market the practice. It is not surprising that family law seems to be coming up as a major part of the practice.
Separation is one of the most stressful periods in a married person’s life. At Tan and Tan Lawyers we know...
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Dear readers and friends.
Welcome to the new year. I wish every one the best for the new year. Tan and Tan Lawyers are in the process of creating marketing materials to promote the services of the practice.
One of the posters being created has the proverb " Do not wait until...
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Dear friends and readers
It has been an interesting last few days before the office closes for the year.
2012 has been a good year for the practice with all the lawyers and admin staff knuckling down to improve their key performance indicators.
We started with a final year dinner at Kardinya. There...
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Dear Readers,
This is my latest article from the Perth Woman magazine. It deals with the issue of the liability of a host at a party etc. What happens when you get a guest drunk? Are you responsible if they hurt themselves? The article is interesting reading as it affects all...
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Dear friends and readersThe last few months have been a blur of activity, legal and non legal.I was appointed as Manager of the WA State Under 15s Badminton team that traveled to Queensland this month for the National team and individual events.My son Tyzton was the captain while my wife...
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Dear friends
Last Thursday was cold. Very cold. It got to around 2 degrees. Luckily there was no rain.
The sleeping bag given to me for my birthday by my staff really came in handy. During the evening, we heard tales of how the homeless in Canada have it even tougher sleeping...
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Dear readers
I would like to thank Val Antoff for preparing this article which I am sure will make interesting reading.
How to reduce your legal bill?
Get documents and info ready
Ask for a questionnaire and bring it completed to the initial interview.
Bring copies of all relevant documents to your...
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Dear friends and readers,
Yes, the time has come again for me to take part in the St Vincent De Paul Society CEO Sleepout. This is where CEOs of companies sleep out at the WACA to experience homelessness.
This is my 3rd year of sleeping rough and raising funds for the homeless...
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Dear friends and readers,My son Tyzton was very close to his maternal granny. He was her favourite and she was missed very much by Tyzton. In honour of her passing, Tyzton decided to participate in this year's World's Greatest Shave which raises funds for blood cancer.I was pleased that he...
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Dear friends and clients,
I have been recalcitrant. I have not been blogging on this blog for a long long time.
The last blog was in June 2011 when I did the CEO Sleepout. My god, that was a long time ago and so much has happened.
Well, the sad news first. My...
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Dear friends and readers,
Welcome to my first blog for 2012. 2011 was a busy year and I hope that I will have more time to blog in 2012. Today is the 2nd last day of the Chinese Lunar New Year 15 day celebrations. It is the year of the Dragon....
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Dear Friends
Yes, I managed to survive the 2011 CEO Sleepout.
The toughest part was the hunger and cold. I did not have a chance to get a good meal before registering for the night.
Instead of lamb shanks like last year, I had a real soup and roll.
The company was great and...
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CEO SLEEPOUT AND SLEEPING AS A HOMELESS PERSON
Does anyone know what the temperature will be like on the 16 June 2011 in Perth?
I believe it will probably be at least 5 degrees. I hope it does not rain, as being cold is not as bad as being wet.
In my crazy...
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There has been lots of changes recently. The staff has been restructured to increase productivity.
I am moving part of the practice to Morley together with an accounting firm. This is to allow me to market to the Vietnamese community as the accountant is Vietnamese. I see a great potential with...
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Dear friends and readers
Yes, I have turned 50 years old this month!!!
What does it feel to reach that milestone?
Well, let's count my blessings. I have a beautiful wife who loves and tolerates me.
She is my soul mate and I trust her expressly with my children, my business, my love etc...
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Dear Readers,
It has been a while since my last blog.
Val, a lawyer from my office has been working hard with me to create a new website focusing on probate and estate planning matters.
Yes it is true, there is nothing more definite than tax and death.
Feel free to browse the site...
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We are now in the year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Was the year of the Tiger a good year? That was the year Tan and Tan Lawyers moved to their new premises at Terrace Rd. The move has seen Tan and Tan Lawyers improve on...
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Are you sure you want to sign that guarantee?
What is a Guarantee? What happens if you sign on that dotted line on behalf of your family or friends?
A guarantee is a contract whereby one person agrees with another to pay some debt or perform some act or duty owed by...
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The Law Society of Western Australia’s Quality Practice Standard
As part of Tan and Tan Lawyer’s corporate aim of constantly evolving and improving, we have been awarded a Quality Practice Standard accreditation on 17 August 2010.
The Law Society of Western Australia developed the Quality Practice Standard to recognise WA Law firms...
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On 17 August 2010 after over 6 mths of preparation, we have been awarded the Law Society of Western Australia's accreditation as a Quality Practice.
The Law Society of Western Australia developed the Quality Practice Standard to recognise WA Law firms that strive to provide superior service standards to their clients...
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Dear Readers
I am pleased to present my latest and last article from the Perth Woman magazine.
My contract with the magazine has expired and I have decided to look for an alternative avenue for my writing release.
I am however very happy with the content of this last article which I believe...
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I survived the CEO Sleepout on 17 June 2010. It was held at the WACA.
I have to confess that I was quite worried that it would be difficult. The first thing I did was to borrow a good sleeping bag from Pierre Yang, a lawyer who works for me.
Getting ready...
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Raymond Tan, the owner of Tan and Tan Lawyers has signed in to spend the night in Perth as a homeless person on Thursday, 17 June 2010.
Raising funds for homeless in pyjamas. Lawyer to spend the night as a homeless person.[/caption]
The St Vincent de Paul Society is organising a Sleep...
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Dear Readers
Yes, the momentum is gathering. I have raised $2600 in 3 days.
I am ranked 11 on the list of fund raisers compared to the other fund raisers who have had more time to raise funds.
I am very happy with the support and response received so far. More importantly, the...
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CEO Sleepout 2023
Tan and Tan Lawyers get 3 new lawyers. My 2 sons and a god son.
Back to blogging again after Covid and being lazy
My 12th year as a homeless lawyer
Homeless lawyer in 4 nights
Helping the Muslim Community
Enduring Power of Guardianship
Fingerprinting and notary service
Loans to family members and how the family court deals with such issues
Family law and the difference between loans and gifts from parents to children
Tan and Tan Lawyers celebrate the Chung Wah Association 110 years of service in Western Australia
The 6th year of the Tan and Tan Family Cup!
Thanks from your homeless lawyer
Vinnies are great at helping the homeless
Tan and Tan Lawyers celebrate 10 years of service at the Terrace Rd offices.
Tan and Tan Lawyers celebrate serving the public at East Perth for 10 years.
Covid 19 and its effects on commercial tenancies in WA
Your homeless lawyer – update
Covid-19 Response Act and its Effect on Commercial Tenancies in WA
Your Homeless Lawyer
New website for Tan and Tan Lawyers is launched
Perth’s First Drive Thru Notary service
Wills and Estate Planning
What is an enduring power of attorney and why do you need one?
Wills and estate planning in the spotlight again
Duties as an enduring power of attorney
Enduring Power of Guardianship and Advanced Health Directive
Are you experiencing elder abuse
Are you interested in buying a business? If you are, consider the following points carefully as it can save you a lot of money and heartache.
Family Law and Children Matters.
Perth Cool Magazine and Tan and Tan Lawyers
The book is launched
The launch of my book The Law in Black and White and the Yellow in Between
The passing of my beloved mother
Podcast on family law with a Korean speaking client.
Raymond discusses essential issues to consider when preparing a will.
Family Law
Business Structure
My 2019 Homeless lawyer sleepout
The winners of the 2019 Tan and Tan Golf Tournament
Tan and Tan Lawyers 7th Annual Golf Tournament
2019 CEO Sleepout
Your rights when arrested
Business Stamp Duty
Public Notary
Employee & Sub-Contractor
Purchasing a Business
Subpoena
Starting a Franchise
Guarantor of Loans
Raymond and his business doctor discusses issues to consider when buying or selling a business.
Family law and loans of moneys by parents to children.
Things to Consider When Making a Will
Raymond Tan discusses family law issues with a Vietnamese speaking client. (thảo luận luật gia đình ở việt nam)
Family Court and children matters
Advice on children matters in family law
CEO Sleepout 2018
Business Buyers Guide
The 4th Annual An Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Cup
Advice on Family Law
Tan and Tan Lawyers Law Seminars
Tan and Tan Lawyers sponsor the An Yu Team Badminton Tournament 2018
Property
Divorce and Property Settlements
Superannuation Splitting
Raymond and his business doctor discusses issues to consider before entering into a partnership.
What is elder abuse?
Debt Collection
Do you want to sign that personal guarantee
What is a Contract
Raymond and his financial adviser discusses how to use self managed super funds.
Spam Act 2003
Tan and Tan Lawyers receive accreditation as a Quality Practice
Buying a Franchise
Tan and Tan Lawyers sponsor the 2017 An-Yu Badminton Academy Junior Tournament
The 2017 Sleepout as a homeless lawyer
The 2017 CEO Sleepout raising funds for the homeless
Visa and Migration
Buying a franchise business
What are your duties as a director?
Consumer Rights
Results of the 5th Tan and Tan Lawyers Golf Tournament
3rd Annual An Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Tournament
Tan and Tan Lawyers hold a seminar for the Korean community discussing purchasing a business and retail premises law.
Raymond talks about why you should not sign a guarantee unless you have no choice.
The 5th Annual Tan and Tan Lawyers Golf Challenge
Personal Injuries
Tan and Tan Lawyers supporting the An Yu Annual Junior Badminton Tournament
Chinese paper report on CEO Sleepout
The 2016 CEO Sleepout
The demise of the other Tan of Tan and Tan Lawyers
7th Year of the CEO Sleepout in 2 nights
The 2nd Annual An Yu and Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Tournament
CEO Sleepout 2016, 7th year in a row
Tan and Tan Lawyers 2016 Golf Cup
Tan and Tan Lawyers Golf 2016 Prize giving and dinner
Tan and Tan Lawyers 2016 Golf Cup dinner and prize presentation
4th Annual Tan and Tan Lawyers Golf Cup Challenge
What is a binding financial agreement?
Do you want a testamentary trust will?
Volunteering at the Shopfront
Seminar on Estate planning at South Perth 13 Aug 2015
Volunteering at the Shopfront
Homeless lawyer
The 2015 CEO Sleepout
More announcements regarding the Significant Investor Visa and the Premium Investor Visa
6th Year in the CEO Sleepout
PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE SIGNIFICANT INVESTOR VISA (“SIV”) AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PREMIUM INVESTOR VISA (“PIV”)
An-Yu Badminton Academy and the Tan and Tan Lawyers Family Fun Tournament
Year of the goat and lion dance
Welcome to the new year at Tan and Tan Lawyers
How to choose a family law lawyer, Repost of an article by Gary Direnfield
Update on the Royce and Edie Hoy Poy Foundation for Aged Care Inc
New Ads in Bridal magazine
More photos from the Sleepout
Asian CEOs doing their bit for the homeless
My 5th year sleeping as a homeless lawyer
My eldest son turning 18 years of age
Beijing Tour to improve my Mandarin
Chinese New year at Tan and Tan Lawyers
The end of year office party
Migrant’s Night Speech at the WA Chinese Chamber of Commerce
The Royce and Edie Hoy Poy Foundation for Aged Care Inc
Surviving my 4th CEO Sleepout
My 4th CEO Sleepout to raise funds for the homeless in WA
Chinese New Year Celebrations at Tan and Tan Lawyers
Yet another family law issue?
The New Year and getting access to the Westralian facilities
Christmas Celebrations for the office
The issue of the responsibility of a host at a party
Binding financial agreements or Prenups as they call it in the US
Surviving the CEO Sleepout at temperatures below 2 degrees
Help your lawyer to help you
Taking part in the CEO Sleepout again
My son Tyzton and his bald head in honour of his grandmother who passed away on 14 Jan 2012 from cancer
Getting the MOJO back
New rules when you sell your homes if you are not in Australia
Surviving the CEO Sleepout 2011
Helping the Homeless with St Vincent De Paul Society
Sleeping as a homeless person again this year
Turning 50 years of age
New website for probate and estate planning matters
Celebrating Chinese New Year
Do you want to be a guarantor?
Tan and Tan Lawyers receive accreditation as a Quality Practice Standard law firm
Tan and Tan Lawyers receive accreditation as a Quality Practice with the Law Society of WA
Your duty as a host of a party
I survived the CEO SleepOut
Raising funds for the homeless
Update on my CEO Sleepout Fundraising
I am sleeping rough on 16 June 2010 as part of the CEO Sleepout Event hosted by Vinnies
Tan and Tan have moved, hurray!!! See you at 6/78 Terrace Rd, Perth
Leaving the old office for a new start!
Unfair Dismissal at Cocos Island paradise
Being in Practice for 20 years
Twenty years anniversary as a Lawyer
Podcasting news
Reducing your tax with a Self Managed Superfund and Property purchase.
Christmas and New Year Greetings 2009
E-Commerce and you
What to do before you put in an offer to buy a business
Growing old and being a grave digger
Partnership issues if you become self employed with a partner
Golfing and being in Business
Podcasting
Things that can go wrong when Associations are not managed properly
My personal brush with the law and finding out what it is like to sit in the back of a paddy wagon.
Love of badminton and being beaten by my son Jazton at singles
Buddhism and the Law
What happens if you die without a will?
Spouse Migration Tips
Proud Father of 2 boys who are Tae Kwon Do black belts
Binding financial agreements or Prenups
Article in Perth Woman Magazine
Holiday in Japan
Article in Perth Woman Magazine
Old friends and clients going through separation
WHEN YOUR KID BEATS YOU AT SPORT
Families and wills
Chinese New Year Celebrations
Weekend and gin rummy
Being streetwise when it comes to the law
Negotiation skills
Australian Day Weekend and Australian Open Tennis
Introduction to blogging