Growers are already experiencing hundreds of labour vacancies across the northern region of Australia. As the economy reopens, fewer backpackers will choose to work on farms. One farmer says she will abandon plans to grow vegetables next year without a secure labour supply.
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a bad lunch can ruin a day. But for Chan Khun, the owner and chief baker of Country Cob Bakery in Kyneton, a small town in regional Victoria, it was nothing short of life-changing. Chan Khun is now an award-winning baker in Kyneton, Victoria.
The Mental Health Foundation of Australia will conduct an online seminar on Multicultural Mental Health featuring key leaders in the multicultural scene in Australia, on Tuesday 20th Oct 2020, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm AEDT.
A significant number of people from multicultural communities do not seek help for their mental health problem or are reluctant to do so. Often, they miss on the suicide prevention services available either due to language or cultural barriers. This poses a high risk for the future of Australia where nearly half of Australians identify themselves as someone with a multicultural background. These – and similar matters – will be discussed at the National Symposium on Multicultural Mental Health, online, from 10:00 AM AEDT, Monday 26 October 2020 at 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Domestic violence organisations are warning that the government’s changes to the partner visa system will end up harming women more than the perpetrators. Australians wishing to sponsor their partner to remain in the country will be forced to undergo a character test and have the results shared within the relationship before a visa application can be made. The government says the new changes will protect migrants from domestic and family violence.
Our Creative Writing Hub is back for Term 4! Enjoy an excellent story by regular participant Richard below, based around three picture cards from Innovative Resource’s “Storycatching” card deck. Cards: under water, picnic, confined space. This is excellent English writing for those who have recently settled in Australia.
This webinar and workshop series is designed to better understand the importance of community grassroots storytelling with a focus on developing racial literacy and leadership through a storytelling lens. The webinar commences on Thursday 29th October 9:30 am-11.00, with two follow up workshops.
The Week beginning 19 October 2020 is Gambling Harm Awareness Week 2020! Primary Care Connect is providing education sessions, resources and fun facts. Gambling harm affects individuals, families and communities and is often hidden, and the stigma around gambling harm often prevents us from talking openly about harms and supports. You are invited to join Three Sides of the Coin – an online session – on Tuesday, 20 October from 1:30pm.
Be aware of scammers who impersonate the Department of Home Affairs by phoning on our behalf or copying one of our websites. The Government is aware of a current scam where people are receiving a phone call with an automated voice claiming to be from the Department of Home Affairs.
GV Health has tested 492 people for COVID-19 as at 6:00pm today. The testing sites have remained open into the evening beyond the scheduled closing times to accommodate additional demand. This is a large outbreak that has changed quickly over the past 24 hours. GV Health acknowledges there has been delays at our testing sites today and we are sorry this has occurred.