Ethnic Council put on a School Holidays Fun event at Kidstown on Friday 2 July with free lunch for Mothers and Children.
Community Events
Congolese Independence Day Celebration
The Goulburn Valley Congolese Association, with the support of Ethnic Council of Shepparton, the Voice for Silent People and African House, will present their Congolese Independence Day Celebration at St Paul’s African House, Shepparton, on Saturday 3th July 2021 from 5.00 to 8.00pm.
Under the Trees Pasifika Theatre Project starts in Shepparton
“Never pick wet apples! They’ll rot faster!” Nothing could speak better to the journey that lies ahead with Under the Trees, a compelling new multimedia theatre work being developed in Shepparton by local Pasifika arts collective Know Your Roots Inc and Melbourne-based Pasifika creatives from Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia.
Set in present-day Shepparton, this seminal new work will delve deeply into the history of migrant Pasifika farm workers and will bring to life their stories along with those of their children who have grown up far from their Island homelands.
“With its rich history and vibrant dwellers, we can’t wait to see what will unfold from the Shepparton stories once they’re ready for picking. I can’t wait for the next stage of this project” says Asalemo Tofete who recently spent the weekend in Shepparton along with his colleagues from Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia meeting and hearing from local community.
GV Health unpacks mental health barriers in Afghani community
What is self care? Where can you go if you’re feeling depressed, or anxious, or need help with translation? These were some of the questions addressed at Shepparton’s Afghan mosque on Monday, May 24 as more than 100 community members gathered for a mental health education session.
GV Pakistani Association celebrates Eid-al-Fitr
Celebration was in the air as the Goulburn Valley Pakistani Association celebrated Eid Al-Fitr at the Shepparton East Bowls Club. The end of Ramadan came with traditional dress, music, food and giving. Children enjoyed dressing up in bright colours, with craft activities available to decorate masks with jewels.
Cultural Bus Tour
Shepparton Ethnic Council welcomes members of the broader community to participate in a day of discovery of Shepparton’s unique Multicultural communities on Wednesday 26th of May 20210. Seats are limited so please register early.
A Taste of African Cultures 2021
This family friendly festival is an exhilarating annual event showcasing the rich traditions of different African cultures in regional Victoria and celebrating their amazing talents, music, drumming, dancing and cuisine.
CALD Women’s Catch Up
Shepparton Council is organising a weekly catch up for CALD women – that is, women who have migrated, women who have settled here in Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley. Every Thursday at Shepparton Library from 10:00 am. This event is specially prepared for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Women.
Celebrating Vesak in 2021 – Shepparton
Vesak is when Buddhists in Shepparton and across Australia come together and recollect the Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Vesak is an international celebration and listed among UN Observances. Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest philosophies of non-violence and has practiced peaceful relations for over 2600 years. In this day and age, Buddhism continues fostering of world peace. There will be a celebration of Vesak in Queens Gardens, Shepparton, on Saturday, 29 May 2021.
Australian Citizenship – Study Course
Community Hub and Wilmot Road Primary School along with Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District are offering a free course for anyone seeking Australian Citizenship. The course is centred around a study of the questions contained in the test. The course is free and commences on Thursday 20 May 2021. This is an English Medium course. Interpreters will be in attendance.