Holidaymakers planning to head to the regions this Easter long weekend have been warned to cover up to avoid mosquito bites as Ross River virus cases surge, with more than 1,500 cases recorded in Queensland alone. Easter long weekend campers warned to cover up to avoid bites, with cases also recorded in NSW and Victoria.
Some mosquitoes can carry diseases that are transmitted through mosquito bites. In Victoria, the most common viruses transmitted by mosquitoes to humans are Ross River and Barmah Forest viruses. Infections caused by Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis and West Nile (Kunjin) viruses are rare but have the potential to cause severe disease. Here the Ethnic Council and the Goulburn Valley Public Heath Unit provide advice in the Dari, Dinka, Sudanese and Punjabi languages.
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia invites you to join a survey that will make a fair, inclusive, multicultural Australia without the dross of racism. Participate in this survey and help end racism.
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, and Multicultural Affairs Andrew Giles has announced a new visa stream for temporary migrants who are the victims of workplace exploitation.
Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. Greater Shepparton Nepalese Community invites you to their observance of Holi at Ferrari Park, Mooroopna on Sunday 24 March 2024. All are welcome.
Echo Hope: Women’s Empowerment Project is a FREE program lead from Masomo Mbele – School First – African Australian Youth Leadership Foundation happening Every Monday at Greater Shepparton Community College from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
Greater Shepparton City Council and partners will acknowledge Victoria’s biggest multiculturalism celebration, Cultural Diversity Week, with a variety of events from 18 to 24 March 2024. Most events are Free.
The minister for immigration and multicultural affairs has warned of a government crackdown on migrant worker exploitation. In a speech delivered to a Law Council of Australia conference in Melbourne, Giles said exploitation of migrants was harming all workers.
The University of Melbourne Dookie Campus invites you to their campus tour and information session about the Diploma in General Studies on Wednesday evening, 20 March 2024, from 5:00pm
The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) has provided feedback on the Australian Government’s new Aged Care Act (Exposure Draft) to ensure the legislation meets the needs of older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, as well as workers and carers. The new legislation is set to commence on 1 July 2024.