July 2020 – Page 2 – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

African Australian Welfare Bureau

July 23, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Australian African Welfare Bureau Inc is an established non-government, non-political, non-religious not for profit organisation whose aims are to assist people from the African community. The African Australian Welfare Bureau Inc.’s mission is to provide confidential, sympathetic, caring support and service for ready individuals and groups within the extended African community to support self-reliant, integrated, sustainable and flourishing refugee communities. Reach them for FREE – 1300 025 864

Australia’s temporary visa holders remain locked out of JobKeeper and JobSeeker

July 24, 2020July 22, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Australian government has announced changes to its coronavirus support measures but those on temporary visas still won’t qualify, with advocates warning many are facing destitution.

Wearing Different types of Masks: Do’s and Don’ts

July 31, 2020July 22, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The World Health Organisation gives Video and Image guidance on wearing of Masks. This provides advice on the use of masks in communities, during home care, and in health care settings.

New border zone introduced between NSW and Victoria

July 20, 2020 by Ethnic Council

NSW will introduce a strict border zone with Victoria in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases south of the border.

From midnight on Tuesday, 21 July 2020 the border zone will restrict entry of Victorians to NSW to “extremely limited purposes”, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said.

“Essentially, unless you’re travelling across the border in the border zone for education, health or employment, you shouldn’t be going.” Seasonal workers will not be allowed to cross the border.

Mental health support for individuals during COVID-19

July 31, 2020July 16, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Partners in Wellbeing program will provide specialist psychosocial and wellbeing supports across Victoria via telephone and video technology to people with experiencing poor psychosocial health and mental-ill health in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Human Rights Website for Victoria

July 31, 2020July 16, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission launched a new website, accompanied by a refreshed organisational brand.

Line of Remembrance – Indigenous Deaths in Custody

July 16, 2020 by Ethnic Council

Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group members together with members and supporters of Shepparton’s indigenous community have organised a silent vigil in which 437 stakes bearing messages will be placed around Victoria Park Lake marking the number of indigenous people who have died in police custody since the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody ended in 1991. The “Line of Remembrance” will commence at 09:30 am Saturday, 18 July 2020. The earlier event was a washout, due rain and vandalism.

Ethnic Council Friendship Cafe hears from Bourchier St principal

July 31, 2020July 16, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Ethnic Council of Shepparton held its second virtual Friendship Cafe session recently, with Bourchier St Primary School principal Denise Howley presenting. The session saw 14 young women from new and emerging communities gather online to connect with each other and hear from an inspiring local voice.

VMC: We unequivocally condemn racism

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 by Ethnic Council

The Victorian Multicultural Commission unequivocally condemns racism and commits to taking a leadership role in addressing racism in Victoria. We unequivocally condemn all forms of racism, vilification or discrimination directed at someone because of their colour, ethnicity, faith or national origin.

Advice on Wearing a Mask

July 31, 2020July 15, 2020 by Ethnic Council

Victoria’s Chief Health Officer has updated his advice to recommend anyone living in metro Melbourne or Mitchell Shire to wear a face covering or cloth mask when leaving home for one of the four permitted reasons – where it is not possible to maintain a distance of at least 1.5 metres from other people.

	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.