In observance of International Women’s Day, The Women’s Collective in partnership with La Trobe University present Jane Caro, Feminist social commentator, novelist and columnist.
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Capturing Culture – Photographic Competition
Victorians from multicultural communities are invited to enter a new photography competition and tell their story.
The first of its kind, Capturing Culture: A Focus on Multicultural Victoria is open to anyone in Victoria with a multicultural background.
In addition to the $9,000 in prizes on offer, entrants have the opportunity to contribute to the visual record of a unique time in our history.
Shepparton: Parent/Carer webinar ~ supporting youth mental health
headspace National are hosting a webinar for parents and carers of young people to support their mental health, for the region of Shepparton. these webinars are for Parents and Carers of young people between 12-25 years old. This online session is scheduled for 22 Feb 2022 at 7pm.
Mental Health and Well-being Hubs
If you’re having a difficult time, there are people here to help.
The pandemic has affected everyone in different ways, and it’s important to take the time to care for your mental health. There’s free help available now for every Victorian who needs it, at your local Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.
The Hubs provide free services for anyone living in Victoria, no matter your visa status. The experienced support workers will listen to you and help you to find the best and most appropriate support.
Fruit pickers guaranteed minimum wage
The Fair Work Commission has announced fruit pickers nationwide will be given a guaranteed minimum wage rate from April 28, a historic industrial policy won by the Australian Workers’ Union last November.
Seema Abdullah: Celebrating multiculturalism in Shepparton mustn’t cause complacency
Although she is not representing Greater Shepparton City Council as a member of the Hume Regional Advisory Committee, Ms Seema Abdullah’s experience as Victoria’s first female Muslim migrant councillor and mayor provides valuable insights into Australian multicultural experiences.
Pacific Islander farm workers demand justice after claims of ‘modern slavery’
Some Pacific Islander workers say they feel like they are being “treated like slaves” as fruit pickers in Australia under the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Community Media: promoting human rights and reducing racism
The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC) is a national peak body that advocates for multiculturalism and ethnic broadcasting. The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council will conduct an online session addressing promoting human rights and reducing racism on February 8, 6pm, AEDT.
Clinic at St Georges Road School
This weekend a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be hosted at St Georges Road Primary School. It will operate on Saturday 5 February and Sunday 6 February, 9am-3pm (both days).
Queensland Fruit Fly
Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) attack and damage a wide range of fruit and vegetables and is recognised as a serious pest across the Goulburn Murray Valley and the City of Greater Shepparton.