There are still spots available for ECCV’s bicultural community educator training which will run over two days: 14 and 21 May. This free training program is offered as part of the Ethnic Community Council of Victoria – Elder Abuse Awareness project, and aims to equip people with the skills and resources to deliver in-language community workshops on how to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse. Educators are paid for the sessions they run.
Palliative Care Victoria is partnering with Merri Health and Carer Gateway to host a ‘Matters of Life and Death’ information session in Broadmeadows on Wednesday, 22 May as part of Palliative Care Week which runs from 19 to 25 May. The free information session will be delivered in Arabic and is aimed at Arabic-speaking carers who want to learn more about palliative care services for themselves and their loved ones. There are limited spots available.
Health Translations is a free online library of high-quality translated Australian health and wellbeing information. Recently updated resources include translations on coercive control and family violence.
The Australian Red Cross has published a new page on their website outlining resources and support for individuals, families and communities impacted by the ongoing crisis in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. This includes links to emergency relief support, resources on how to look after yourself and supporting others as well as information on how to utilise their Restoring Family Links services.
Babies (Infants) and children less than 5 years of age have a higher risk of contracting and having complications from the flu. Even healthy children can get very sick from the flu. Vaccinations for children in this age group are FREE.
Shepparton Ethnic Council welcomes members of the broader community to participate in a day of discovery of Shepparton’s unique Multicultural communities on Tuesday 21st of May 2024. Seats are limited so please register early.