Shepparton English Language Centre has recently received five refurbished bicycles, thanks to Shepparton Central Rotary Club.
“Victoria Police Shepparton generously donated a number of bikes a few months ago,” the club’s international and community service director Sam Atukorala said.
“Thanks to the support of the Shepparton Central Rotary Club and the expertise of Leigh and Brett from Leading Edge Cycles, these bikes have been repaired.
Youth Affairs Council Victoria and the Greater Shepparton City Council offer a workshop at the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre on Youth Preparedness and Disaster Recovery. The workshop will take place on Mon Jul 24 2023 at 5pm and will be held at 132 Welsford Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630.
The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health invites you to a public webinar by Dr Jacqui Francis. The Webinar will be conducted online on August 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM
The Centre for Muslim Wellbeing is offering a scholarship for Muslim women to participate in a four-month-long leadership development program designed to cultivate confidence and empower them to become leaders in their communities, families, and workplaces. Beginning in August, the program includes online coaching and training as well as an in-person event in Melbourne to consolidate the learnings from the online program.
In partnership with Neighbourhood Collective Australia and Regional Victorians of Colour, the Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria has made a joint submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria. The submission is based on more than 30 interviews and focus groups with members of migrant and refugee communities in flood-affected regions across Victoria, and makes recommendations for the planning, preparedness and response to future flood events.
In collaboration with Yes23, Migrant Workers Centre and Islamic Council of Victoria, ECCV is hosting a free two-hour workshop next Saturday, 15 July at Victorian Trades Hall for community leaders and people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to learn about the Uluru Statement from the Heart and why the First Nations Voice to Parliament matters. The workshop will discuss how to engage with multicultural communities in building support for the referendum.
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting seniors from multicultural communities to foster stronger community connections and promote vibrant local activities.
Minister for Multicultural Affairs Colin Brooks has announced that more than 1,000 multicultural seniors’ organisations will benefit from a significant investment in the Multicultural Seniors Support program.
An investment of $2000 is being provided to each community group to deliver social and cultural activities, purchase equipment and establish digital support networks. Recipients also benefit from complimentary public liability insurance and group accident cover.
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s ‘Have You Thought About Later Life’ campaign delivers a range of educational resources to raise awareness about the importance of planning ahead. Future planning empowers older people to have choice and control over their senior years. This campaign forms part of the Commission’s suite of resources for preventing elder abuse. See the resources, in languages English, Arabic, Chinese, Greek, Italian and Vietnamese, and share them with your communities.
THE Filipino Australian & Friends Association (FAFA) organised a remarkable event at Pepper Mill Inn on June 23 to commemorate the 125th Philippines Independence Day. The celebration was a grand success, filled with incredible performances and a lively atmosphere.
The event showcased a diverse range of talents, including an energetic MC, talented singers, and a variety of group dancers who wowed the audience with both modern and folk dances. The performers were adorned in stunning regalia that added to the visual spectacle. Additionally, a talented ukulele group entertained the audience with their skills.
The Shepparton Syrian Association recently hosted a fundraiser at St Paul’s African House for earthquake victims in Syria. The event enabled people in the Shepparton community to support their families overseas.