Protect yourself from diseases caused by mosquito bites!

Protect yourself from diseases caused by mosquito bites!Heavy summer rain and warm weather bring many mosquitoes or “mozzies”. These mosquitoes can bite and make you sick. Japanese encephalitis is a nasty sickness you can get from mozzie bites. You can protect yourself and your family by following these easy steps. The best protection against mozzies and the dangerous diseases they can carry is to avoid bites.

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Best practice guide for migrant and refugee inclusive disaster preparedness, response, and recovery

Best practice guide for migrant and refugee inclusive disaster preparednessThe Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health has published a best practice guide for migrant and refugee inclusive disaster preparedness, response and recovery. The guide was published as part of the Migrant and Refugee Inclusive Disaster Recovery and Response project and is funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

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Experience Albania in Shepparton

25th annual Shepparton Albanian Harvest FestivalA VIBRANT celebration of Albanian culture is set to hit town again with the 25th annual Shepparton Albanian Harvest Festival, on Sunday, March 3 at Queens Gardens. Building on the success of the 2023 festival, this year’s event is expected to be the largest yet. The festival, one of the largest community-run events in Shepparton, offers a unique showcase of Albanian traditions, music, and cuisine.

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Multicultural Rental Rights Forum – March 2024

Tenants Victoria and Multicultural CommunityThe Victorian Multicultural Commission and Tenants Victoria will jointly host a multicultural renters forum online – Wednesday 6 March 2024, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.. Attendance is FREE and this is important to all refugees, asylum seekers and CALD community members to attend and learn their rights.

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Victorian Refugee Health Network seeking Executive Group Membership

Victorian Refugee Health Network logoThe Victorian Refugee Health Network welcomes Expressions of Interest from interested parties who have experience working with people of refugee background and people seeking asylum to join the Network’s Executive Group.

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Disability Worker Public Forum

Victorian Disability Worker CommissionThe Victorian Disability Worker Commission will hold a Public Forum at the Parklake Hotel, on Thursday 7th March 2024, 10–11:30am. This session is free. Learn more about the Victorian Disability Worker Commission and how we work to create a safer, stronger disability sector in Victoria.

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2025 Refugee Scholarship – Goulburn Valley Grammar

Goulburn Valley Grammar SchoolGoulburn Valley Grammar School announces its Refugee Scholarship for entry to the school in Year 7, for 2025. There will be an open day at the school on 8 March. A Scholarship application form is given and Ethnic Council has offered to give assistance in preparation of scholarship applications to all who need help.

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Victoria’s alarming 2023 road toll behind new push for more driver safety education in school

Ali Naveed

Greater Shepparton Secondary College actively promotes the Cool Heads program on social media and through networking, college newsletters, and it discussed road safety within a number of local programs.

A Victorian Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson said it had invested in a number of driver education programs tailored to various stages of learning.

That included early childhood, primary, secondary school, and tertiary education, as well as programs targeted at learner drivers.

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Albanian Award Winning Documentary – AUSTRALIA MY HOME

Australia My Home - An Albanian MigrationAustralia My Home is a locally produced (in Shepparton) documentary of Albanian’s first arrivals and their contributions in Australia which provides insight into the diversity of Australian society, highlights the residence and contributions of immigrant communities, and foster understanding and appreciation for the cultural richness they bring to the country’s heritage. This documentary is available for viewing and/or purchase locally.

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