Victorians are advised to protect themselves against mosquito-borne diseases such as Ross River virus infection and Barmah Forest virus infection this summer.
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Safety for Seasonal Workers
Seasonal workers can face unique risks on farms, so Victoria’s Pacific Island community has worked with us to create straightforward safety resources. Informationis provided in Bislama, Fijian, Samoan and Tongan.
African Women’s Media Project
These resources were created by the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health for African Women – the women raised concerns about children’s asthma, diabetes and long waits for GP appointments. Languages provided are English, Arabic, Somali, Tigrigna.
New report lays foundations for Australia’s first National Anti-Racism Framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has published a new report that provides an evidence base and vital next steps for developing a coordinated, national approach to combatting racism in Australia. The report identifies data collection and education on racism, and cultural safety as key themes. It also identifies media regulation, standards, and legal protections as priority areas for action.
Migrant wage theft demands new protections
A firewall between the Fair Work Ombudsman and the Department of Home Affairs is needed to protect migrant workers from deportation when they report exploitation, as new data reaffirms rife underpayment across Australia.
FECCA National Multicultural Survey
Do you see yourself as a multicultural person living in Australia? Take FECCA’s National Survey today and tell us what you think. The survey is available in Amharic, Arabic, Assyrian, Burmese, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Dari, Dinka, English, Farsi, Karen, Kirundi, Nepali, Swahili, and Urdu, and open to anyone aged 18 and over.
Ung Services and director fined almost $500k after Labour Hire Authority probe
A Victorian labour hire company and its director have been fined over past convictions for drug trafficking and theft.
Labour hire companies require a licence to operate in the state and directors must be fit and proper. Labour Hire commissioner Steve Dargavel says farmers need to ensure they are using licensed labour hire providers.
Labour hire companies require a licence to operate in the state and directors must be fit and proper. Ung Services Pty Ltd, which supplied horticulture workers in the Yarra Valley, failed to disclose that its new director, Nico Keat, had criminal convictions for drug trafficking and theft.
Temporary Visa Holder Flood Hardship Support – Shepparton
Red Cross will be visiting Shepparton this Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd of December to provide access to Temporary Visa Holders for Flood Hardship Support Applications.
Art for All – International Day of Disability
Greater Shepparton, Activities in the Park and RiverConnect, along with Shepparton Art Museum and Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District collaborate to present Art for All on International Day of Disability. Art for All will be provided at SAM on Friday 9 December from 10:00am
EMERGE: Goulburn Valley Flood Relief Event
EMERGE is aimed at providing Goulburn Valley residents with an opportunity to get together and enjoy a night of free entertainment, following recent floods. There will be live music, including a headline act and several local supporting acts, as well as food and drink stalls. GOTAFE has engaged JL Productions to run the event and is being supported by Melbourne University and La Trobe University.