African Community Day – Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District

Shepparton’s vibrant African community was well represented in a celebration of cultural diversity and collaboration when the African Studies Group (ASG) and the University of Melbourne(UM) Chancellery co-hosted an inaugural African Community Day at the UM, Parkville last month. An event aimed to fortify connections between African-Australian communities and the University, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and fostering meaningful dialogue.

	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District acknowledges the Yorta Yorta People of the land which comprises the Goulburn Valley. We pay respect to tribal Elders, past, present and emerging and we celebrate their continuing culture and acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.
	The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District is a peak body whose mission is to promote and represent the social, cultural and economic well-being of ethnic communities in the Goulburn Valley Region through the provision of quality and innovative settlement, refugee support, community development, and information and advocacy services.