The Victorian Government is investing in the safety of Victorian faith communities, with new support to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia to make sure communities feel safe, welcomed and celebrated.
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International Day of People with Disability 2023: A Week of Celebrations!
Celebrate International Day of People with Disability 2023 with us! Join Greater Shepparton City Council for a series of events aimed at increasing public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities on Monday 4 December, Wednesday 6 December and Thursday 7 December.
Statement by Multicultural Arts Victoria
The Board of Multicultural Arts Victoria acknowledge the distress that the growing conflict in the Middle East is having overseas and locally. The crisis in Gaza and Israel is affecting many in our communities and our hearts are with those who are suffering or grieving the profound loss of friends and loved ones in the region.
Shepparton Local Jobs Recruitment Event
Local Jobs Goulburn Murray will conduct a recruitment event at Parklake Hotel, on Friday 17 November from 9:30am. Career paths on offer are Aged Care, Disability Support and Cleaner/Kitchen/Laundry. This event addresses opportunities in the care sector.
African Community Day
The African Studies Group in collaboration with Chancellery, Global, Culture and Engagement, are pleased to invite you to the University of Melbourne Parkville campus for our African Community Day: Engaging African-Australian Communities in Victoria on November 25. A free bus from Shepparton to participate for those interested.
Translations: Computer and Phone Security
Australians – older Australians and those who have settled here – migrants, asylum seekers and refugees – are all at risk of phishing and having their devices – computers and phones – taken over. Here, the Cyber Security Centre has provided 5 easy to read guides in 20 languages for your help.
The Orange Door Shepparton
The Orange Door is a free service for adults, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced family violence and families who need extra support with the care of children. The Orange Door is available in Central Shepparton, opposite Coles and Kmart.
Priority Primary Care Centre Shepparton
Priority Primary Care Centres provides free urgent medical treatment when you can’t see a GP. Our doctors can treat conditions such as cuts requiring stitches, sprains, minor burns, rashes, ear nose and throat infections, other infections and gastroenteritis.
Face masks
Face masks can stop or slow viruses from spreading. Face masks lower your chance of catching and spreading an airborne virus. That’s why wearing a high-quality and well-fitted face mask can help protect you and those around you from COVID-19. Medical research has now confirmed Covid-19 is an airborne virus. A mask is recommended in public settings of any kind.
What Australians think about… discrimination
Voices of Australia podcast is delivered by the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute on a variety of topics relevant to multiculturalism and inclusion. THis particular podcast – also available on video – addresses the topic of discrimination.