The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) today called on Australians not to tolerate anti-Asian language or behaviour in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Month: January 2020
Citizenship Test Snakes and Ladders
An innovative new game based on traditional Snakes and Ladders is helping to prepare newly arrived refugees and migrants to pass the Australian citizenship test. English teachers at migrant and settlement agency AMES Australia devised the game that incorporates information needed to pass the citizenship test.
Tatura: Carnevale 2020
Le Belle Arti – Italian Social Club of Tatura will present Carnevale 2020 at Tatura Italian Social Club on evening of Friday, 21th February 2020. All welcome.
Multifaith gathering to acknowledge Victoria’s bushfire crisis
You are invited to a multifaith gathering to acknowledge Victoria’s bushfire crisis. Join Victoria’s faith and political leaders for a special multifaith gathering on the steps of Parliament House on Tuesday 4 February 2020.
2020 Shepparton Apology Breakfast
The Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group will host the 2020 Shepparton Apology Breakfast to acknowledge the 12th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations on Thursday 13 February 2020 at 8:00AM.
More asylum seekers arrive on planes amid trafficking fears
The number of asylum seekers arriving by air rose last month despite federal government attempts to halt the trend and respond to fears that tens of thousands of foreign workers are being “trafficked” into slavery.
An average of 77 people a day claimed protection after landing at an Australian airport during November — higher than previous averages — reigniting debate over exploitation of the visa system.
The Australian musician fighting racist narratives about African migrants
Titan Debirioun came to Australia as a four-year-old with no parents. Today he is one of the strongest voices fighting for social justice for his community.
Shaping Crime Prevention
The Victorian Government is developing a new approach to crime prevention with a focus on early intervention and prevention to address the root causes of crime and provide better outcomes for people. An exploratory session was held in Shepparton on 6 December 2019. Staff and Board members of the Ethnic Council were in attendance.
Shepparton: All Paths Lead to Now
Over the last few months, Multicultural Arts Victoria and Riverlinks have been developing a significant new arts and culture initiative with a group of six local artists from First Nations and diverse communities living on Yorta Yorta country in and around Shepparton. This is a way in supporting the extended family of Pasifika and African diaspora community and the Kaieltheban country.
Australia relaxes English requirement for migrant farm workers, offers pathway to permanent residency
Australian horticulture farmers will be able to sponsor overseas workers to work in their farms from next year with the Australian government relaxing English language requirements and offering a pathway to permanent residency to skilled and semi-skilled foreign workers.