Climate Change presents many problems – for all people – everywhere. Soon, there will be climate refugees. Soon, some islands in the Pacific Ocean will go under water because of climate change. What to do? Here, the City of Greater Shepparton asks you to contribute and guide Council in its response and creation of a climate safe future for all, including those who come after us, the children yet to be born. We strongly recommend your participation.
Last week Greater Shepparton Secondary College was visited by Networking African-Australians, a community organisation originating from Melbourne, aimed at supporting African-Australian students in reaching their full potential.
One of Australia’s largest labour hire firms oversaw foreign workers pocketing just $100 per week after it deducted hundreds of dollars in additional costs.
That was despite the company’s chief executive telling a Senate committee the workers earned more than expected under the Australian government’s Pacific Labour Scheme. Two Samoan whistleblowers have also told of how they felt “punished” for giving earlier evidence against the labour hire firm.
On Thursday, a Victorian strawberry grower told the Senate Select Committee on Job Security that a worker named Aleki had earned more than $900 for a week’s work.
Sunny Ridge’s managing director Matthew Collard said Aleki’s take home pay was significantly reduced when the labour hire firm MADEC deducted several costs.
Thursday marked one year since GV Health began its COVID-19 vaccination program, with more than 210,000 doses having now been administered across the local public health unit.
Refugee and migrant women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds caught up for a cup of tea at the Shepparton Friendship Café event on Wednesday, listening to a talk from guest speaker Dr Sarah Birrell Ivory about critical thinking.
The City of Greater Shepparton will conduct a community forum addressing community safety at the Senior Citizens Centre, 132 Welsford St, on Thursday 31 March at 1:15pm. This forum is for the community of Greater Shepparton to identify what makes them feel safe and unsafe and how we work together to bring about change.
City of Greater Shepparton is hosting a Racism information session: Understanding your rights and taking action online on Thursday 24 March 2022 from 11am – 12:00pm
Shepparton welcomes back Women Only Swimming! Aquamoves are very pleased to once again partner with VicHealth in their ‘This Girl Can – Victoria’ campaign by bringing back Women Only Swimming sessions to Aquamoves.
You need to get a booster to stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. Boosters are now available for everyone 16 years and older. Book your free COVID-19 booster at australia.gov.au – A booster shot increases your protection against the disease.
Shepparton students will have the chance to tell their stories to the nation as the ABC and VicHealth’s youth program Takeover comes to the city.