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Month: April 2024
Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash
Many who come to Australia have studied philosophy: Aristotle, Plato, Socrates and others. Here, we bring you news of the results of advanced digital imaging, which gives startling information about the last hours of Plato. Newly deciphered passages from a papyrus scroll that was buried beneath layers of volcanic ash after the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius may have shed light on the final hours of Plato, a key figure in the history of western philosophy.
An interview with Maxwell, Centre for Multicultural Youth Intern
Maxwell Leuga, Centre for Multicultural Youth’s Youth Intern for 2023, reflects on his time in the role. Maxwell talks about the lessons he learnt while at Centre for Multicultural Youth, his aspirations for the future and his ideas for change. Watch or read Maxwell’s interview
Refugee Athletes and the 2024 Olympic Games
The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris from Friday, 26 July 2024 – Sunday, 11 Aug 2024. the International Olympic Committee through its Olympic Solidarity programme dedicated to refugee athletes, has started awarding scholarships. The process is being managed by the Olympic Refuge Foundation. To date, 73 Refugee Athletes Scholarship-holders are being supported and training hard in order to be selected for the Olympic Games in Paris. They are from 12 countries and live in 24 host countries. They represent 14 sports.
Charter of Aged Care Rights – in Translation
The Charter of Aged Care Rights (the Charter) sets out the rights of all people receiving Government-subsidised aged care services. The Charter applies regardless of the type of care or service. The Charter makes it easy to understand what quality care looks like. It also gives clear expectations about the services supplied by aged care providers. The Charter is a requirement of the Aged Care Act 1997. Translation Resources are available in language.
DV Alert: Domestic and Family Violence Response Training
Domestic and Family Violence Response Training accredited training workshop in Shepparton.This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context. This training will take place at Quest Shepparton on 8 – 9 May 2024.
Overseas Qualification Unit reopened:
The Victorian Government’s Overseas Qualification Unit are accepting applications for migrants to have their international qualifications recognised in Australia. This is a free and confidential assessment service open to all Victorians – especially for those who have settled here from overseas.
Shepparton: Understanding Human Behaviour to Influence Community Change
Are you passionate about sustainability and keen to find out more about how to motivate and create change in your community? Then this workshop is for you.
Dementia Support in the Goulburn Valley
Dementia is a significant and growing condition that impacts individuals, their family members, friends and carers. In 2022, it was estimated that there were 401,300 Australians living with dementia*. Primary Health Networks have been funded to develop local dementia resources, as part of the Commonwealth Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. Several resources are available in English, Greek, Italian, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese.
Damien Guerot, who fought off Bondi Junction attacker with bollard, can stay in Australia, PM says
Frenchman Damien Guerot will be offered a permanent visa after holding off the Bondi Junction attacker with a bollard.