REVERB is Mental health workshops co-designed and delivered by multicultural young people. Units are available for multicultural young people to take up during 2020.
REVERB is Mental health workshops co-designed and delivered by multicultural young people. Units are available for multicultural young people to take up during 2020.
Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Brett Sutton, gives Eid-al-Adhga greetings and advice on celebrations, with Arabic subtitles.
The Refugee Council of Australia has looked at the impact of the coronavirus-led recession on refugees and asylum seekers. The Refugee Council says 19,000 are at risk of losing their jobs and 14,000 could end up homeless. Advocates are calling on the Federal Government to extend JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments to this group.
Attached is a file in Arabic on how to design and make your own cloth face mask.
All the text is in Arabic. لصُنع هذه الكمامة من القماش، أنتم بحاجة إلى:
The advice on wearing masks in public has changed recently, with Victorians, particularly those in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire, now being asked to wear masks when they can not maintain social distancing. But for some people, wearing a mask is uncomfortable or impractical. Here are some solutions to overcome that.
People seeking help with their mental health should speak to their GP. They can get a second opinion if their doctor doesn’t understand their cultural background. Beyond Blue has a 24/7 coronavirus support line — 1800 512 348 — linked to an interpreter service. Many migrants and settlers face language and cultural barriers to accessing mental health support.
The Department of Health and Human Services is providing a one-off $1,500 payment designed to financially support Victorian workers who, as of 20 June, have been instructed by the department to self-isolate or quarantine at home because they are either diagnosed with coronavirus (COVID-19) or are a close contact of a confirmed case.
Overseas seasonal workers have been locked out of New South Wales under tighter border restrictions introduced last night.
A statement from the state Health Minister’s office said: “seasonal workers from Victoria will no longer be permitted entry into NSW, and they are not eligible for a permit”.
Seasonal workers on a visa cannot get a permit to cross the NSW border. Pacific workers, backpackers and people on working holiday visas are considered “high-risk” by NSW Health Minister. The citrus industry says the decision is “illogical and discriminatory”.
The Muslim Professionals Association is hosting a series of webinars to support the community through the global pandemic. The series aims to provide a platform where professionals are able to share reliable information from their respective fields.