Members of Shepparton’s South Sudanese community could be missing in the war-torn nation, with communications affected by civil conflict.
Members of Shepparton’s South Sudanese community could be missing in the war-torn nation, with communications affected by civil conflict.
More needs to be done to help new migrants and refugees find secure employment, a leading member of Shepparton’s Congolese community says.
Shepparton’s diverse multicultural population will have access to a more comprehensive range of services thanks to a $150 000 grant to map the area’s multicultural communities and identify gaps in service provision.
Before Zahra Haydar Big moved to Shepparton in 2008, she had never used an electric sewing machine. Back in Afghanistan, the women were only accustomed to using old, manual machines that needed to be wound by hand.
“I understand most of the people come to Australia … to escape from the danger around them, but there’s such a high chance they’re going to lose their life”. — Khaluf Alsalim, Community Develpment Worker, Shepparton.
Police are calling for an after-hours service to help Shepparton’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand their legal obligations and provide support in times of crisis.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural culture bus tour, Shepparton people have another chance to visit the city’s important multicultural sites.
A free morning tea to celebrate Shepparton’s diverse community will be held at SPC Ardmona KidsTown next week.
Shepparton Iraqi community members needing to renew Iraqi passports or legal documents were saved a journey to Sydney when Australia’s Iraqi Consul General visited Shepparton this month.
Shepparton’s Ethnic Council has congratulated the 70 people who became new citizens on Australia Day. Council president Maria Brown-Shepherd said the people were from more than 20 different countries.