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African Family Services will conduct a three-day Train the Trainer Program in Bendigo. Participants will be paid a stipend of $100 per day for their attendance. The dates are Thursday 18th May, Friday 19th May and Saturday 20th May.
Through the voices of six individuals, the Scanlon Foundation – in a new essay – explores the issue of labelling in relation to cultural identity and considers whether it’s time for change.
Greater Shepparton City Council in partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria, Wellways, Goulburn Flood Recovery Service and Mooroopna Football Netball Club are hosting a Community BBQ and Conversation Session with David Younger, natural disaster preparedness and recovery consultant. This event will take place at the Sir Ian McLennan Centre, Echuca Road, Mooroopna on Tuesday 2 May from 6pm.
The Department of Health has issued a public health alert to cover up and use repellent to avoid mosquito bites over the Easter break and over coming weeks. The move comes as the risk of serious mosquito-borne disease across the State has increased significantly.
Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE), Kunjin and Japanese encephalitis (JE) viruses have been detected across a wide area of WA, and people should take appropriate precautions.
Services Australia – Centrelink will be closed for the Easter holidays. Advice is given in several languages – Arabic, Dari, English, Farsi, Hazaragi and Swahili.
On account of the retirement of Chris Hazelman OAM, the position of Manager will become vacant. The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District seeks applications for the position of Manager. Applications for this position will close on 27 April 2023
An information session was held recently at Parklake Hotel regarding the Federal Government’s recent announcement of changes to the eligibility conditions for the permanent Resolution of Status visa.
President of the Ethnic Council of Shepparton Maria Brown-Shepherd announces that Manager Chris Hazelman will retire in mid-July after more than fifteen years in charge.