The flu (influenza) is a highly contagious infection that affects the lungs. Learn about its signs and symptoms and how getting vaccinated prevents it from spreading. Translations are given in Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Dari, Dinka, French, Japanese, Karen, Khmer (Cambodian), Samoan, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog (Filipino), Thai and Vietnamese.
Established in 1998, The LOTE Agency has almost a quarter of a century’s experience of delivering multicultural research projects, communication campaigns and translation services. Their mission is to break down cultural barriers to social cohesion. The LOTE (Language Other Than English) Agency team has a deep understanding of Australian Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. They are seeking participants from Regional Victoria for a paid research opportunity.
Victorian Law Week is from 20 – 26 May 2024. Victorian Law Week is for everyday Victorians. People need access to vital information about their legal rights and responsibilities. It’s a state-wide program of events that help people to identify the law in common problems, understand their rights, find legal help and learn more about the law. There will be several events in the Goulburn Valley, including Rental Rights event at the Shepparton Library.
My Aged Care is the entry point for people to access aged care services. An older person cannot receive aged care funding or services without an assessment to establish that care is needed. My Aged Care enables this assessment, regardless of a person’s cultural background. A review is in progress and submissions are invited. Submissions will close on 14 June 2024.
The Chief Health Officer issues a warning about winter coming, and the fact that more people are being admitted to hospital with Covid-19. The current wave of Covid-19 is the largest and fastest in almost two years, and yet there’s little public acknowledgement of its existence. How dangerous is it? Here are messages in language: Dari, Dinka, Swahili, Punjabi and Sudanese Arabic:
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Thanks to streaming, multilingual film and TV is exploding, and it’s helping to enhance the viewer experience. Subtitles help everyone to enjoy films and documentaries in many languages.
A Queensland Fruit Fly Information Session will be presented at the Greater Shepparton Business Centre on May 27 and 28. Fruit fly control is a community effort and requires vigilance. No single action is sufficient, an integrated management approach is essential. Learn more about what is needed at this workshop.
Proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), African World Heritage Day (5 May) is an opportunity for people around the world, and particularly Africans, to celebrate the Continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage.
All women have the right to be safe – all the time – this includes in the home, at the workplace, and online using any of computer, tablet or smart phone of any kind. Women also have the right to be free from harassment of any kind. This information is provided as guidance for women. For those seeking a translation, please use the translation button on the top left side of the screen.
There are still spots available for ECCV’s bicultural community educator training which will run over two days: 14 and 21 May. This free training program is offered as part of the Ethnic Community Council of Victoria – Elder Abuse Awareness project, and aims to equip people with the skills and resources to deliver in-language community workshops on how to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse. Educators are paid for the sessions they run.