News – Page 44 – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

Qualified Afghan refugees are being denied a shot at harnessing their skills.

June 26, 2022 by Ethnic Council

In Australia and many other countries the existing legislations and rules have limits imposed on what individuals from a refugee background or the various visa status holders can or cannot study, work etc. Similarly, the existing mechanism for job seekers and unemployment benefits often does not serve the purpose of the Canberra government as well as the beneficiary in the long-run. Australia’s olive branch to Afghan refugees is welcome, but it’s only the first step to healing the scars of the past.

Refugee Week Award

June 26, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Sarmed Yassin has been honoured with an award by Victorian Multicultural Commission for his work with school children experiencing bullying and racism.

Multicultural Women’s Health Expo

June 28, 2022June 22, 2022 by Ethnic Council

For Refugee Week, Wise Women Well in collaboration with the Ethnic Council will hold a Multicultural Women’s Health Expo at St Paul’s African House on Wednesday 29 June from 10:00-2:30pm. Childcare and Lunch will be provided for all attending. Many local agencies will be participating in this event. Language help is available for Arabic along with Sudanese, Syrian, Hazaragi, Dari, Farsi, Dinka, Arabic, Swahili, Gikuyu, Sinhala, Kirundi, Tagalog.

Flamingo Project’s Mentorship Program 2.0 with Khadija Gbla

June 22, 2022 by Ethnic Council

The University of Melbourne School of Rural Health and Frontline Human Resources present the Mentorship Program 2.0 at the School of Rural Health, Graham St, Shepparton on 30 July 2022. The Flamingo Project’s Mentorship Program connects women of all walks of life to help each other’s personal and professional development. Khadija Gbla will be the guest speaker.

Crime Stoppers Victoria Announces New CALD Resources

June 21, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Crime Stoppers Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that works with the community and the media to help police solve crime and keep Victoria safe. Reporting Crime and Criminal activity is a right of all persons in Victoria. Crime Stoppers Victoria have produced materials and video in many languages to assist the cultural and linguistically diverse community members.

Shepparton, Strathbogie, Moira: Youth Outreach Program

June 21, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Primary Care Connect delivers a Youth Outreach Program. The Youth Outreach Program is for young people aged between 12 and 25 who are at risk because of their alcohol and other drug use. The program also supports those who have concerns with a family member’s substance use.

Visiting the Snow: Police warn to be prepared

June 26, 2022June 21, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Victoria Police have raised concerns regards to people visiting the snow fields, there was a concern that some people are underprepared. Police have provided a media release for us to share amongst the community – so those wanting to attend the snow, have as much information prior to leaving.

Successful Settlement in Shepparton: A Case Study on the role of the Ethnic Council of Shepparton presented at FECCA 2022

June 21, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Successful Settlement in Shepparton – A Case Study on the role of the Ethnic Council of Shepparton in supporting settlement and social cohesion is a presentation by Board Chair Maria Brown-Shepherd and Manager Chris Hazelman O.A.M., at the FECCA 2022 Conference, Melbourne on June 17, 2022.

St Paul’s African House: Children learning and behaviours

June 20, 2022 by Ethnic Council

Dr Herath Wataliyadda- paediatrician at GV Health will deliver one session focussing on children, their learning and behaviours at St Paul’s African House on Saturday 25 June from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This session will be delivered in English language. All are welcome to attend.

Call for Volunteer Tutors

July 21, 2022June 20, 2022 by Ethnic Council

The Volunteer Tutor Scheme is where members of the Goulburn Valley community are trained in teaching English to new arrivals and spend 1-2 hours with GOTAFE students out of class times to help them, particularly with their spoken English which many say they struggle with.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.