Join the Shepparton Buddhist Community along with Buddhists across Australia as they commemorate the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. Buddhism is one of the world’s oldest philosophies of non-violence and has practised peaceful relations with all humankind for over 2600 years. In this day and age, Buddhism continues to promote peace through the practice of mindfulness. There will be a celebration of Vesak in Queens Gardens, Shepparton, on Saturday, 18 May 2019.
Temporary Protection Visa Holders (TPV) and Safe Haven Enterprise Visa Holders (SHEV) are invited to attend a Visa Information Session presented by Refugee Legal: at the Masonic Lodge, 161 Welsford St, on Wednesday 8 May at 11:00 am.
Voice for Silent People is an organisation that aims to raise awareness of the lives of ordinary people in places such as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Prime Minister of Australia has sent a message to the Muslim community on occasion of Ramadan.
The ABC’s You Ask, We Answer election project has received dozens of voter questions about immigration, with many concerned about how Australia can care for the hundreds of thousands of new migrants entering the country each year. In this article, the ABC’s You Ask, We Answer examines Shepparton as a model for successful settlement.
The calls on Muslim women who want to take a lead in society – support is available for a Diploma of Business in Governance, delivered by the Institute of Community Directors, Australia. Scholarships are available.
Traditional African rhythms, sounds, colours and flavours will be on offer during the fourth annual A Taste of African Cultures celebration on Saturday, 4th of May. St Paul’s African House will be filled with cultural displays showcasing the rich traditions of different African cultures in regional Victoria in celebration of talent, music, drumming, dancing and cuisine.
St Paul’s African House, Shepparton is offering a four weeks evening course in “Aussie Street Talk” followed by a bus trip to the AFL football match in Melbourne in July.
Le Belle Arti – Italian Social group of Tatura will present a Mother’s Day Special Evening at Tatura Italian Social Club on evening of Friday, 3rd may 2019. All welcome.
Starting 01 July 2019, the new Charter of Aged Care Rights will take in effect providing rights to all consumers receiving Government subsidised aged care, including: Residential care, Home care packages, Flexible care, and Services provided under the Commonwealth Home support Programme and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program. This charter also applies to Aged Care to those who have settled here from other countries and have taken out citizenship.