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.
Tenants Victoria and The University of Melbourne need your help with our joint project to better understand people’s experiences of racial discrimination in rental housing.
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.
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
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.