Collusion Versus Engagement: Culturally Responsive Practice with Men Who Use Violence is a seminar delivered by inTouch for CALD domestic violence practitioners delivered on Tuesday 22nd March Time: 11:00am – 12:30 pm using Zoom.
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Anti-Racism Consultation for Youth
Join the Australian Human Rights Commission and Harmony Alliance for a consultation about the National Anti-Racism Framework on Tuesday 5 April 5:30pm to 7:00pm (AEST). In particular, the consultation would like to hear the voices of youth.
Cultural Diversity Week 2022
The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District, along with Greater Shepparton City Council and partners acknowledge Victoria’s biggest multiculturalism celebration, Cultural Diversity Week, with a variety of events from 19 to 28 March 2022.
Shepparton’s Wise Well Women multicultural health program
A group of multicultural women is working to improve health outcomes in Shepparton. They are called Wise Well Women and have a group of multicultural health educators. The University of Melbourne has released a report on the program and its impacts. Wise Well Women says more ongoing funding is needed to continue its work.
Vaccination at home for people aged 70 and over
It’s now even easier for people aged 70 and over to get their third COVID-19 vaccination dose with a free vaccination at home appointment.
The Victorian Government has introduced free vaccination at home for people 70 years and over to make accessing vaccination more convenient.
Through this program, a healthcare professional such as a doctor or nurse will visit your home to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination at home can be booked by you, a family member or carer. This free state-run service is also available to people in aged care services if requested.
MyAusApp – translation for your phone
The Migration Council Australia has recently developed MyAus App – a multilingual app that aims to reduce settlement anxiety by providing comprehensive information on all topics related to creating a life in Australia, in-language.
Multicultural Rental Rights Forum
The Victorian Multicultural Commission invites you to a helpful online forum for multicultural communities on rental rights. The talk will be held in partnership with Tenants Victoria, the peak body for our state’s renters. This forum will be online, using Zoom, on Wednesday 17 March, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Our Climate Safe Future
Climate Change presents many problems – for all people – everywhere. Soon, there will be climate refugees. Soon, some islands in the Pacific Ocean will go under water because of climate change. What to do? Here, the City of Greater Shepparton asks you to contribute and guide Council in its response and creation of a climate safe future for all, including those who come after us, the children yet to be born. We strongly recommend your participation.
African-Australian program welcomed by Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Last week Greater Shepparton Secondary College was visited by Networking African-Australians, a community organisation originating from Melbourne, aimed at supporting African-Australian students in reaching their full potential.
Foreign farm workers left with just $100 after week’s work as employer makes major deductions
One of Australia’s largest labour hire firms oversaw foreign workers pocketing just $100 per week after it deducted hundreds of dollars in additional costs.
That was despite the company’s chief executive telling a Senate committee the workers earned more than expected under the Australian government’s Pacific Labour Scheme. Two Samoan whistleblowers have also told of how they felt “punished” for giving earlier evidence against the labour hire firm.
On Thursday, a Victorian strawberry grower told the Senate Select Committee on Job Security that a worker named Aleki had earned more than $900 for a week’s work.
Sunny Ridge’s managing director Matthew Collard said Aleki’s take home pay was significantly reduced when the labour hire firm MADEC deducted several costs.