Having a baby is a big challenge. Having a baby in a new country for CALD peoples and refugee women is another challenge. Famlies need help – and these video support the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. Videos are available in Urdu, Turkish, Punjabi, Pashto and Hindi.
Having a baby is a big challenge. Having a baby in a new country for CALD peoples and refugee women is another challenge. Famlies need help – and these video support the mental health of parents and families during pregnancy and in their first year of parenthood. Videos are available in Arabic, Assyrian, Hazaragi, Dari and Farsi. More languages are given in the next message.
Respect is challenging rigid gender stereotypes at home, with your friends, and in your community.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is observed on June 15. There will be an event raising awareness of elder abuse at the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre on June 15 at 10:30 – 11:30 … you are invited to come and “stir a cuppa with seniors’.
More than 1000 people and organisations have joined the call to action to share their ideas and experiences through the NDIS Review to help restore trust and pride in the NDIS. People from the Multicualtural Community – and disabled people – are invited to have your say online at the NDIS Review Portal.
Forced marriage is the most common form of modern slavery reported in Australia. People from CALD backgrounds are disproportionately affected. This training is being offered for FREE in Shepparton on Wednesday 7 June, 1-4pm. Pastoral workers and people from all faiths are encouraged to participate.
Australia Day has recently become an event that is contested by many – for many good and respectful reasons. Greater Shepparton Council would like to hear your feedback and comments on the idea of having an inclusive and respectful day of community celebration that is not held on 26 January.
St Paul’s African House in partnership with Umoja Empowerment Group, are holding a Men’s & separate Women’s Health Evening on Sat 3 June 5-7:30pm. he men’s session will take place in the African House Shed and will also involve a lawnmower handyman skill session as part of it. The women’s session will be in the African House HALL. Childminding and Swahili language support is available. Please book beforehand.
This podcast is a good way to send a message in Dari … as most of the Afghans who have arrived here have a mental health issue because of the situation in Afghanistan that affects them. The six-episode podcast ‘Healthy Mind, Healthy Life’ is produced by the Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre in Dandenong, Melbourne where hundreds of Afghan refugees have settled in recent years.
Monday 31 May is the World Health Organization’s 34th World No Tobacco Day. This day raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and exposure. It highlights national and global efforts to fight the tobacco epidemic and protect future generations from its harmful effects. GV Health has resources to assist – GV Health – Quit Smoking Educators.