Greater Shepparton Candidate Allan Turner gives a statement on the meaning of multiculturalism and the services required.
Month: October 2020
Multiculturalism: Kim O’Keefe Speaks
Greater Shepparton Candidate Kim O’Keefe gives a statement on the meaning of multiculturalism and the services required.
Coronavirus hardship payment for temporary migrants, refugees in Victoria doubled
Temporary visa holders, refugees and undocumented migrants in Victoria who are ineligible for federal government support can now access an emergency payment of $800 to assist with financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement on Thursday doubles the original $400 per-person hardship payment introduced earlier this year. People who have already accessed the original payment will also be eligible for the additional funds.
Talk it Out – Free Helpline
Murray Public Health Network has launched a new counselling service to help community members with a variety of emotional issues, including anxiety, depression, isolation and loneliness. Talk it Out is a free phone and online counselling service for people in the Murray Public Health region who are feeling the pressures and stresses of everyday life. The service, which is aimed at those aged 15 and over, is provided by professionally trained counsellors who will listen and help people develop strategies to manage what is causing them to feel stressed or overwhelmed.
Virtual Australian Multicultural Festival
Presenting the Virtual Australian Multicultural Festival a package of incredible music, breath taking performances all from the comfort of your own home. Prepare your festival outfits, stock your fridge, gather your crew and get ready for #AustralianMulticulturalFestival2020. This festival will be online from 11:00 – 2pm on Saturday, 3 October, 2020.
Calls to make bushfire warnings easier to access for Victorians who don’t speak English at home
More than 1.5 million Victorians do not speak English at home and many have trouble understanding bushfire information. The Victorian Government is being urged to make bushfire information more accessible for non-English-speaking people before the summer fire season begins. Linguistically diverse communities want the Vic Emergency app offered in languages other than English.