Latrobe University – in collaboration with Harmony Alliance, the Australian Institute of Project Management (and others) will offer an online introduction and overview of this FREE program – for Female Migrants – on Friday, 15 July 2022.
Month: July 2022
Sam Atukorala inducted to Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll
When Sam Atukorala came to Australia, he never saw himself being anything but a banker, let alone landing himself on the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll. Mr Atukorala was among 28 people chosen in the first-ever Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll, created to recognise individuals who have made lasting contributions to multiculturalism in the state.
Sir Doug Nicholls: 50 years since knighthood honoured in national stamp
From today, Yorta Yorta Elder Sir Douglas Nicholls’ name will live on in tangible form with Australia Post releasing a stamp in his honour. The release marks 50 years since the knighting of Sir Doug, the first Indigenous Australian to be knighted, and coincides with NAIDOC Week.
Shepparton doco to feature at Melbourne festival
The locally-produced documentary Australia My Home: An Albanian Migration will feature at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on July 22.
Victorian African Communities Committee – members wanted
The Victorian African Communities Committee is a new advisory body that will report to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, tasked with providing advice on issues impacting Victoria’s various African communities.
Expressions of Interest are now open for 12 general members of African heritage who will represent a diverse range of lived experiences and skillsets. Members will work together to influence and shape the development of key projects, policies, and strategies.
Passionate Victorians of African backgrounds from across the state are encouraged to apply. The selection and recruitment process will consider the need for a balance of skills, experiences, expertise, and diverse representation. Applications close on Monday 18 July at 11:59pm.
Text message scam for free COVID-19 test kit
Many Australians have been getting scam text messages about being offered free COVID-19 test kits. The scam text message will say: ‘You have been in recent contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19. Please order a free test kit via [malicious link]’. This malicious link will take you to a fake Australian Government or Medicare site designed to steal your personal information and bank account details.
Friendly tournament: Joining communities through soccer
Sport — a universal language.
Across the globe, people are connected by the power of the game and so, Shepparton’s Bishal Kunwar thought it only right to join regional and metropolitan through a soccer match.
In collaboration with Shepparton Malayalee Association, Mr Kunwar organised the game for Saturday, June 18, between the Shepparton FC team and the Melbourne Nepal team, who travelled just to play.
Coffee with a side of bonding in Friendship Cafe
Shepparton’s Common Ground cafe was radiating energy on Friday, June 24, with women filling almost every seat in the place. The Ethnic Council of Shepparton welcomed back some friendly faces — and some new — to its Friendship Cafe.
Refugee Week: Sharing stories across community
In celebration of Refugee Week, Rural Australians for Refugees Euroa branch and Ethnic Council came together on Wednesday, June 22.