Inviting you all to this amazing family friendly event. Invite all your friends, workmates, partners and families. Everyone is welcome at St Paul’s African House on Saturday, 17 February from 1PM.
Month: February 2024
Pre-employment screening and volunteer checks
The Working with Children Check is a vital protection for both community groups and children. A recently updated resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities in Australia and lists state and territory requirements for working with children.
Tallygaroopna: Resilience in Recovery
Resilience in Recovery presents Dr Rob Gordon, Recovering after a Disaster at Tallygaroopna Recreation Reserve on Saturday 10 February from 5:30pm (free meal) with the formal presentation commencing at 7:00pm. Spaces are limited, registration is required.
Tuning into Kids: Tongan
FamilyCare and Wise Well Women Community Health Educators Alliance will be delivering a Tuning in to Kids program for Pacific Islander communities beginning Tuesday 20 February from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. This is a free program, delivered in Tongan.
Tuning into Kids: Samoan
FamilyCare and Wise Well Women Community Health Educators Alliance will be delivering a Tuning in to Kids program for Pacific Islander communities beginning Tuesday 20 February from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, This is a free program, delivered in Samoan.
Resource for rooming house residents
Check out the new resource, the Rooming House Residents Handbook. It’s a practical guide explaining people’s rights when they move into a rooming house, while they live there and when they move out.
Rooming houses often operate in apartments or houses, with living areas converted, or even subdivided, into bedrooms. Residents may not even realise they are living in a rooming house instead of a share house.
Our handbook explains how to know if you are living in a rooming house and the rules the rooming house operator needs to follow.
Aged Care – Consultation Workshop in Shepparton
In-person consultation workshops are being held across Australia to discuss the draft new Aged Care Act and hear your feedback. Virtual workshops are also available. In Shepparton this workshop will occur on Wednesday 7 Feb 1pm to 5pm at The Carrington, 505 Wyndham Street, Shepparton.
Tuning into Kids – Swahili
FamilyCare and Wise Well Women Community Health Educators Alliance will be commencing a Tuning in to Kids program for African families on on Wednesdays, 9:30 – 12:00pm, starting on 21 February through 27 March. This is a free program, delivered in Swahili.
Survey on Rental Racism
Have you been a renter in the last 5 years and think you have been treated badly or unfairly in rental housing due to your racial background? Melbourne University and Tenants Victoria would like to hear from you. Your participation in this survey might make matters better for you and others.
Fire Safety for Multicultural Communities in Victoria
The Victorian Refugee Health Network have met with the Country Fire Authority (CFA) to discuss how the refugee community are supported in their understanding of bushfire risks in Australia.
The CFA are keen to know what the community needs when it comes to fire safety preparedness and planning. . Please fill out the questions in the survey and the Victorian Refugee Health Network will provide this feedback to CFA in their efforts to support the local multicultural communities.