An expanded refugee team of 29 athletes competing across 12 sports at next month’s Tokyo Games will provide hope and inspiration to the world, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.
Month: June 2021
Migration and Employment in Regional Victoria Forum
Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council in collaboration with La Trobe University’s Migration, Mobilities and Multiculturalism Research Cluster will host ‘Migration and Employment in Regional Victoria’ at the La Trobe University, Mildura Campus on Friday, August 13. A Zoom attendance is also available.
Refugee team of 29 athletes chosen for Tokyo Olympics
The International Olympics Committee on Tuesday unveiled the refugee team of 29 athletes that will participate in the Tokyo Olympics next month.
Committee President Thomas Bach made the announcement during a virtual ceremony, saying he “can’t wait to see” them compete.
“When you, the IOC Refugee Olympic Team and the athletes from the National Olympic Committees from all over the globe, finally come together in Tokyo on July 23, it will send a powerful message of solidarity, resilience and hope to the world,” Bach said. “You are an integral part of our Olympic community, and we welcome you with open arms.”
Online Sessions for Community and Business Leaders
The Victorian Multicultural Commission, in partnership with the Department of Health, will host an open community forum for multicultural, multifaith and business leaders. This will be a standing information session where Department of Health officials will speak on the current outbreak, open the floor for community feedback and share information that will support community members through this latest outbreak.
Elder Abuse Awareness Week 2021
On June 18, 2021, Gary Ferguson from Seniors Rights Victoria will be hosting a FREE seniors forum, ‘Protecting Your Rights’, at the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre. This forum will run from 10am – 11:30am. A light morning tea will be provided and ALL are welcome!
Anzac Day 2021
We commemorate ANZAC day here at the Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District, and ask our fellow Australians – and settlers in this region from all walks of life – to recognise the loss Australia felt and remember those who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, from all faiths and cultural backgrounds. It’s an important time to remember the human cost of conflict. May we all be worthy of their sacrifice. On this day, Lest we forget.
Social Housing: Support Worker Job Vacancy
The Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) Home at Last model has a pilot project in the Goulburn region based in Shepparton. This is an ideal position for a person who is conversant with the Cultural and Linguisticaly Diverse (CALD) community in Shepparton. A Regional Housing Support Worker – Shepparton position is available, part time. Job Vacancy closes on 21 June 2021.
Social Housing: Job Vacancy
The Housing for the Aged Action Group (HAAG) Home at Last model has a pilot project in the Goulburn region based in Shepparton. A Community Engagement Support Worker position is available. This is an ideal position for a person who is conversant with the Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) community in Shepparton. Job Vacancy closes on 21 June 2021.
Covid-19 Vaccine Jobs open
The Migration Council of Australia – in Victoria – are working to give Covid 19 safety advice to various communities. There are job vacancies for people from African, South Sudanese, Somali, Burmese, Pasifika, along with Hindi and Tamil speaking peoples. The duties include activities promoting trust and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine.
Under the Trees Pasifika Theatre Project starts in Shepparton
“Never pick wet apples! They’ll rot faster!” Nothing could speak better to the journey that lies ahead with Under the Trees, a compelling new multimedia theatre work being developed in Shepparton by local Pasifika arts collective Know Your Roots Inc and Melbourne-based Pasifika creatives from Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia.
Set in present-day Shepparton, this seminal new work will delve deeply into the history of migrant Pasifika farm workers and will bring to life their stories along with those of their children who have grown up far from their Island homelands.
“With its rich history and vibrant dwellers, we can’t wait to see what will unfold from the Shepparton stories once they’re ready for picking. I can’t wait for the next stage of this project” says Asalemo Tofete who recently spent the weekend in Shepparton along with his colleagues from Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia meeting and hearing from local community.