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SBS Learn English: ‘Australian Citizenship’ series
Taking the Australian Citizenship test can be daunting. That’s why SBS Learn English has launched the multilingual video and podcast series ‘Australian Citizenship’ to help new migrants prepare for the test regardless of their English language level.
Needing help after someone close to you has died?
Services Australia have updated the Needing help after someone close to you has died? factsheet.
Flood Warnings and Road Closures
The Weather Bureau has given flood advice and warnings for Moderate Level at Sevens Creeks, Moderate Level on the Broken River and Minor Level on the Goulburn River. This has resulted in road closures in this region.
Visa exploitation review
The federal government will crack down on migration agents following a review that found “unscrupulous” agents were rorting the visa system and that Australia’s migration system was being exploited by organised criminals for human trafficking. The Nixon Review was established to complement work already being progressed by the Department of Home Affairs. This work addresses migrant worker exploitation, and aims to more effectively prevent, deter and sanction abuse of Australia’s visa framework.
2024 Interpreter Scholarship Program
The Interpreter Scholarship Program works to improve the supply, quality and use of language services in Victoria by offering scholarships to eligible students seeking to undertake the following courses, commencing in 2024:
Keep yourself and family protected from thunderstorm asthma this Spring!
People vulnerable to respiratory conditions are being urged to take extra care as the start of thunderstorm season approaches. Goulburn Valley Public Health Unit Clinical Director Dr. Will Cross has urged asthma sufferers and people with breathing problems to take extra precautions during the Spring season.
Fire Safety in the Home
On average, there are 3,000 house fires in Victoria each year. Most could be prevented by taking simple precautions.
Improving home fire safety can be done quickly and cost effectively by focusing on areas of greatest risk and taking action to reduce risk of known hazards.
To reach your community we need your help. These in-language resources have been developed for you to share with your community. 12 community language translations are given.
Afghan Community Response Project
The Victorian Transcultural Community Health will host Afghan Community Response Project: ‘A Collaborative Approach to restore hope, create safety and increase connection in times of crisis’ online, on Wednesday, 18 October 2023 from 3pm. The speakers will be Parwin Miazoi and Zabi Mazoori from the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House).
Strengthening Victoria’s laws against hate speech
The Victorian government is seeking community feedback on how to strengthen its anti-vilification protections to better prevent and address hate speech and conduct, with the third stage of our public consultation now open for submissions on the Engage Victoria website.