AUST | GEIFN | CALLING | LGBTQIA+ Story Tellers for AUSSIE Stories: Downunder the Rainbow

Collected Video Stories of Identity, Connection and Belonging by First Nations, Settlers and Migrants Downunder the Rainbow.

As response to Voice Referendum 23, Global Engagement in Friendlier Neighbourhoods (GEIFN) and I’m From Driftwood (IFD) aim to showcase diverse Australian views by sourcing and producing 8-10min 1st-Person Video Stories of LGBTQIA+ Folk from around Australia. 

Recordings will be hosted individually on IFD website for global audience and matched with 2 others on GEIFN website for local audience.

GEIFN’s Potential Top 5 Talking Points to offer insights, answers and views to question “What does Reconciliation look like to you?":

1. What did the coming out process look like for you?
2. How did being LGTIBQA+ teach you about your family, community and the world?
3. When is your gift of being LGBTQIA+ been used in personal, professional or public life?
4. Who is your message of reconciliation to?
5. Why should Australia take a place, position and play on a spherical global playing field?

As IFD's existing Australian content is 12 stories, all by cis-gender males, this project is preferencing Australian-residing LGBTQIA+ Women or Women-identifying, First Nations, People of Colour/Migrants.

If you or someone you know fit the description and wish to be a part of this reconciliation

project, please contact Carey on 0438 371 488 or email carey@caro.com.au

Primary Collaborator

I’m From Driftwood (IFD) is delivered digitally through a cloud-based multi-channel platform to a broad-based audience developed over the past 15 years. Part of this conversation and active enthusiasts since the conception.

Quoting from IFD website:

The stories on I’m From Driftwood send a powerful message to LGBTQIA+ people everywhere: you exist, you matter, you belong.

 

IFD’s collection of more than 1,400 professionally-produced videos and user-submitted written oral histories are shared freely online – giving voice to and forging connections among often marginalized or silenced people, educating people about the joys and challenges, complexities and intersectionalities of LGBTQIA+ lives, and increasing empathy in IFD viewers.

Some existing IFD examples:

• ImFromDriftwood: Carlo’s Gay, Catholic and Still Wanting to Have a Family. It’s Just Going to Look Different (6 mins).
• ImFromDriftwood: Charlotte’s Coming Out Is An Act Of Activism. Reflections On Being Out In The Workplace (6 mins)
• ImFromDriftwood: Homophobic Experience at Medical Center Leads Trans Student to Change Entire Life Path (8 mins)

How to Reconcile

Language is an interesting thing. It can be used to educate, mystify, divide, harm or heal. English is a particularly interesting example.

The English language has 26 letters (written symbols) but it makes over 44 different sounds (syllables) and countless compound ideas (words). All relying on ‘learnt, practised or assumed knowledge' to correctly use, prevailing cognizance (ability to independently critically think), pronounce, know and then to respond.

 

To make things even more interesting, English is always changing, borrowing from many other languages with meanings that may change over time.

Let's look at the word "reconcile":

[reh’con’syle]

From late Middle English: from Old French reconcilier or Latin reconciliare, from Latin re- = back, concentrate, focus + conciliare = bring together.

verb

1. restore friendly relations between. Ie, the monarch and the archbishop were publicly reconciled. Ie, they wanted to be reconciled with their father. 
• settle (a quarrel). Ie, advice on how to reconcile the conflict. 
• make or show to be compatible. Ie, the agreement had to be reconciled with the city's new international relations policy. 
• someone accepting a disagreeable or unwelcome thing. Ie, the team was reconciled to the poor match result.
2. make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed. Ie, it is not necessary to reconcile the cost accounts to the financial accounts.

And this is just 1 word. Languages are made of many words. Words connected by space(s) make sentences. Sentences connected by space(s) make paragraphs. Paragraphs connected by space(s) make narratives or stories. Stories connected by space(s) make story books. Story books connected by space(s) mark time and are called tradition. This is the process of transmission. Transmission can be verbal, physical, formless or in the space between.

Please find examples of other words (translations in other languages):

• Endorsement of Uluru Statement
• Statement of Inclusion LGBTIQA+

So in this case, collected video stories of identity, connection and belonging by First Nations, Settlers and Migrants Downunder the Rainbow.

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Join us with 'humanising the other' 

Carey Rohrlach (he/him), AUSSIEstory Team Member, Tel 0438 371 488

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GEIFN is based in the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.

AUST | NJP | ANNOUNCING | Australian True Crime Podcast and Finishing the Fight for refugee families | November 2024

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I had the great pleasure of being interviewed for the Australian True Crime podcast and shared some of the amazing work that we have been doing at the National Justice Project, led by our clients.

I talked about how our mission is to take strategic action to create a fair and equitable society that is free from discrimination.

“When I first read that statement on their website, to be honest, I thought they were dreaming. But having now met George, my faith is revitalised and I'm very excited to introduce him and his work to you,”
Meshel Laurie, Australian True Crime podcast host

Episode 555 “Fighting Discrimination in Australia’s Justice System”

Now available wherever you find your favourite podcasts. Through the Australian True Crime podcast we are sharing a refreshing perspective on what’s possible within our justice system when it’s approached with equal amounts of skill and human compassion.

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HELPING | Finish the Fight for refugee families

At the National Justice Project, we've been fighting fearlessly for more than six years to hold the Australian Government to account for the appalling level of medical care provided to dozens of asylum seeker families detained on Nauru. Thank you for supporting us on this journey. 

It's only recently that the Federal Court issued settlements for our test cases seeking justice for two children whose mental and physical health suffered while they were detained offshore. 

• Read more about these long overdue judgments

The National Justice Project helped secure justice for these asylum seekers but the fight is far from over. We still have 40 more cases before the Federal Court and we need your help to finish this fight!

You can help make the government accountable. 

One of the refugee fathers contacted us to express his thanks to Principal Solicitor Emma Hearne and our team of human rights lawyers who worked on his case for all these years:

“Thank you Emma, and the whole team. It has been a big job and a long journey – thank god we get to the end and the point everyone was expecting. Always when working with you, it felt like teamwork. You have been most trustworthy people to work with.

"You were the first people who have been good for us. This has been a long journey to justice and the National Justice Project helped fight for my family.”

Donate

In the lead up to International Human Rights Day on 10 December, we are sharing what is at stake for the many other refugee families who rely on us to help fight for their human rights. Please support our 10 Days to Donate in December. You can follow this important campaign on our website and on our social media channels.

These 40 court cases are critically important as the government continues to argue they don’t owe a duty of care to any of the people they have sent to Nauru. We hope to drive systemic change through the Australian legal system so no refugee will ever have to endure such horrific mistreatment again.

Please help us finish the fight for these families who have endured so much pain and suffering already. Together we can create change. 

• You don't have to wait until December, donate now to this important work.

Warmest regards, 
George Newhouse, Chief Executive Officer

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WORLD | CUIN | UPDATING | Diversity Atlas - DEI Global Survey Results and more | November 2024

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Discover key insights from our global DEI survey!

Recently, Diversity Atlas conducted a global survey of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion (DEI) professionals (628 participants) and the results were fascinating. 

 

Once we have completed our analysis we’ll be holding a webinar to discuss the results, probably in February 2025, and newsletter subscribers will also receive the full report in advance of the webinar.

In the meantime, we can reveal the headlines. There were certain themes that emerged,  that affect everyone in the DEI space globally:

1. The backlash is real; not as big as reported, but focused enough to have an impact on us all
2. There is much confusion and disagreement as to what the aim of 'DEI' even is
3. DEI teams are under-resourced and often suffering from burnout
4. 'Staff' are generally supportive of DEI, leaders are not
5. DEI teams lack the data to make the business case to leadership.

These will be the topics for discussion on the report (and the webinar), and we hope you can join.

 

In the meantime, if you’d like to have a chat about the global state of the DEI profession, or would like a demo of the Diversity Atlas data gathering platform (which can at least help with point number ‘5’ above!), please email me back and we can set up a time. I’d love to hear from you!

   

Cheers,

Quincy Hall, Product Director

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Cultural Infusion respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and present and future custodians In continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practises of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia.

AUST | THCO | UPDATING | Insights from our reader survey, plus how to join us for a news conference | November 2024

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In October, I was lucky enough to spend three weeks in the United States, attending a meeting of The Conversation’s global network of editions in Providence, Rhode Island, and a conference at Columbia University in New York on the US election coverage and journalism’s uncertain future.

A few things stood out for me. The academics and heavy hitters at the Columbia University conference were all deeply worried about misinformation and all were supporters of Democrat candidate Kamala Harris. Everyone I talked to nervously predicted that she would win. 

The fact that they turned out to be so out of tune with the electorate speaks volumes about the fragmented media ecosystem in the US. Is it any wonder that readers of the New York Times and fans of Joe Rogan’s podcast or Fox News have divergent sets of facts and utterly different worldviews? The media is increasingly partisan, so much so that what you consume is a reliable predictor of what you believe.

The second thing that left an impression on me was a talk by the media academic Ethan Zuckerman. Not long before the January 6 insurrection he published a book in which he divided the political world into “insurrectionists” and “institutionalists”. 

The insurrectionists want to achieve change by tearing things down. Think “drain the swamp” Trump supporters and the Black Lives Matter movement. Institutionalists want to do the slow work of trying to achieve change from inside the system.

According to Zuckerman both approaches are valid, but the social media algorithms reward the howl of rage over the quiet diligence of the dedicated bureaucrat every time.

It got me thinking about The Conversation, and where our model of informing democracy with journalism by experts might fit in. The howl of rage has a place in the face of great injustice, but I think that deep down we are institutionalists, engaged in the slow and painstaking work of bringing people together and creating a non-partisan space for respectful discussion. 

And that is why support from civic-minded donors like you is so vital. Your contributions enable us to maintain our editorial independence, allowing us to make informed decisions about how best to share high-quality information with everyone. We are constantly trying to improve, which is why the findings from The Conversation’s Reader Survey make essential reading (read more).

It's terrific to see that so many of you are using The Conversation to make a positive difference in the world. Our mission has always been to provide the information that leads to better decisions, and it’s fantastic to see this ambition realised in the world.

Thank you again for reading, sharing and supporting our work. 

Best wishes,

Misha Ketchell, Editor

P.S If you’d like to learn more about how our team make their editorial decisions, please join us online for a Conversation news conference and see our team in action. This special event is exclusively for our supporters. Held 9am AEST on Monday 25 November 2024, it’s free to attend and you’ll get an inside look at how we plan our coverage, analyse the news, and tackle complex editorial decisions. Further info below.

• Join our news conference | Monday 25 November 2024 | 9am AEST

 

Want to know how our work is informing decisions?

The Conversation collects feedback from our authors and uses analytics to track the post-publication impact of our work. From engagement with policy makers to supporting educators our articles are providing quality information that informs decisions. 

• To learn more, please visit our audience and impact page and read our quarterly reports.
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Thank you for including us in your legacy

Last month as part of the Australian Charities nationwide giving campaign ‘Include a Charity’, we asked our readers to consider including a gift to The Conversation in their Will. We were humbled that many of you were interested in learning more and several of you told us that you had included The Conversation in this significant stage of giving.

A heartfelt thank you to those of you have taken this step (including those who have chosen to do this anonymously). It will make the world of difference in safeguarding our future.

If you would like to know more please email our bequest manager Helen Johnstone or read more.

'I believe truth in journalism is the single most important thing if we want to keep democracy alive in the toxic times of “alternative facts” and radically divisive politics.'

Helmut Schwabe, Legacy Supporter

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• Make a donation to show your support for independent journalism

 

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We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and Māori as tangata whenua in Aotearoa New Zealand.

VIC | VMC | UPDATING | Community, News and Information | Wednesday 13 November 2024

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I hope this message finds you well. As we're near the end of the year, I’d like to highlight several upcoming activities that reflect our commitment to fostering a stronger, more inclusive Victoria.

This month, our evidence-based approach to advocacy has been in the spotlight. On 18 November, we’ll be releasing key findings from our collaborative research with Deakin University’s Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation. This research looks at a number of key issues on possible systemic shifts to mainstream funding, types of funding models to support diverse population’s needs and the meaning and value of Multicultural Capacity.  Register to attend Launch event.

Join us for our End of Year Reflections event on the year that was and hear from the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt and receive the latest update on the 2024 Mapping Social Cohesion Report from Anthea Hancock, CEO of the Scanlon Research Foundation Institute. Social Cohesion, community harmony, unity in diversity or community togetherness, whichever term we use to describe our way of life here where we all come from all walks of life with all kinds of experiences, we need to find ways to coexistence.  I hope this event will provide reflections on some of the achievements and the work needed to maintain and strengthen unity in our communities. If you have not registered yet, please do so.

In addition, we’re thrilled to celebrate the upcoming Multicultural Awards for Excellence in December. This year’s awards honour the individuals and organisations driving positive change across our state. Stay tuned to learn more about this year’s inspiring winners!

The Sikh communities came together last week to attend an event hosted by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ingrid Stitt to celebrate the legacy of Guru Nanak, and to witness the renaming the Berwick Springs Wetland Reserve to Guru Nanak Dev Ji Lake.  This effort involved significant collaboration efforts between the Aboriginal Land Council, the different government departments and the local council to honour the contributions made by the Sikh communities in living the values of Guru Nanak through their volunteerism, compassion and service.

Finally, I take this opportunity to pause and reflect on the occasion of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, to reflect and to honour the lives lost and lives forever changed by war.   This solemn day reminds us of the work required to achieve and maintain peace, and to honour the foundations that support peace – values like community harmony, unity and democratic principles. Let us renew our commitment to these principles, even and especially in the face of current conflicts and uncertainties. View Remembrance Day speech of Governor of Victoria, Professor Glyn Davis AC.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to build a stronger, more inclusive Victoria.

Warm regards,

Viv Nguyen, Chairperson

 News and Events 

VMC | GATHERING | End of Year Event | Monday 25 November 2024 | 6-8.30pm AEDT

The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is delighted to invite you to the end-of-year event, where we will celebrate the incredible work of our multicultural and multifaith communities during 2024.

This special gathering will be an opportunity to reflect on our collective achievements over the year, honour the contributions that have strengthened our community, and engage in meaningful conversations about our shared vision for the future.

This event has limited capacity, and spots will fill up quickly! Ensure your attendance by registering as soon as possible—it's first come, first served. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

For more information, please contact us at engagement@vmc.vic.gov.au

• Where: Springvale City Hall, 18 Grace Park Avenue Springvale, VIC 3171
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Please register by 17 Nov 2024. Online via Eventbrite

FLEMINGTON | YAP | GATHERING | Connecting the Dots 2024 | Monday 20 November 2024 | 5.30-8pm

Young Australian People invites you to Connecting the Dots 2024, an event designed to help young people connect with career opportunities and develop skills for their future.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive VR experiences, branding workshops and entrepreneurial challenges.
• Resume reviews, professional headshots and career guidance.
• Networking with employers, educators and peers.

Spread the Word:

Please share this invitation with your networks to help make this event a success for young people.

For questions or queries:

Email: yap@youngaustralianpeople.org

• Where: Djerring Flemington Hub, 25 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Online through Googledocs. website or Facebook.

Enviro Fest 2024 | Saturday 30 November 2024 | 12noon-4pm

The City of Whittlesea is hosting EnviroFest 2024, a free event focused on nature, sustainability and environmental education.

Event Highlights:

• Interactive Activities – Test your skills on the ninja course, engage in nature-based activities, and explore science experiments.
• Wildlife & Nature Experiences – Enjoy a live butterfly display, a wildlife show by Animals of Oz, and hands-on craft activities with Eco Explorers.
• Sustainability Awareness – Visit environmental awareness stalls and learn about ways to protect the environment.

Additionally, the Circular Fashion Market will be held nearby, featuring 40 stalls offering pre-loved fashion items, promoting sustainable shopping practices.

• For more information: please contact City of Whittlesea Sustainability.Planning@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
• Where: Painted Hills community centre and surrounds, Eminence Boulevard, Doreen
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Humanitix

VIC | VIFM | SEEKING | Board Director for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine | applications close 11.59pm Monday 25 November 2024

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is supporting the recruitment of a Board Director for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM).

Key Details:

• Position: Board Director, Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine
• Role length: Sessional, 3 years
• Meetings: Monthly, Not specified

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the governance of an important institution.

• For more information and to apply

 

MELB | VMC | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Project Us x VMC food drive | Friday 13-Saturday 14 December 2024 | 8am-5pm

The Project Us Foundation, in partnership with the VMC, is organising a food drive to provide fresh and nutritious food to those in need. This effort aims to alleviate hunger, enhance community well-being, and demonstrate how we can come together to support one another. 

Project Us Foundation is an Australian charity dedicated to providing fresh, culturally appropriate food to low-income and vulnerable communities.

Beyond food relief, the foundation focuses on empowering individuals through skill-building and community engagement, fostering long-term impact.

• For more information and to participate please email engagement@vmc.vic.gov.au
• Find out more

 

VIC | GOV | ADVISING | Stay safe online: Cyber security awareness month

Focus of the Week: Automatic Software Updates

One of the easiest and most effective ways to secure your devices is by enabling automatic software updates.

Why are automatic updates important?

• They fix vulnerabilities in your software and apps that could be exploited by hackers.
• They ensure you always have the latest security features and protections.
• You won’t need to worry about manually checking for updates – your device does it for you.

How to protect yourself with automatic updates:

• Turn on auto-updates for your operating system, apps, and software to make sure you’re always up to date.
• This will help guard against cyber threats and ensure that your devices stay secure.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the VMC is encouraging everyone to review their passwords.

• For more tips on staying safe online and to learn more about Cyber Security Awareness
• Get a personalised cyber safety check today

AUST | GOV | WEBINAR | Information session on Australia’s skilled visa options | Thursday 21 November 2024 | 3pm-4pm AEDT

The Victorian Government’s Skilled Migration Program and the Commonwealth Government’s Department of Home Affairs are hosting an information session on Australia’s skilled visa options.

In this session, attendees will discover:

• Skilled Visa Options available for skilled workers
• Victoria’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program 2024-25, including:
• Eligible industry sectors and occupations
• The application process
• Key updates from the Commonwealth Government on:
• Migration strategy announcements
• Migrant worker reforms
• My VEVO App
• Useful resources for skilled migrants

For more information about migrating to and living in Melbourne.

• Where: Online
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Please register by Wednesday 20 November 2024 online via Microsoft Virtual Events

VIC | CALD2LEAD | GRANTING | Leadership Program Scholarships | applications close Sunday 24 November 2024 | 11.59pm AEDT

CALD2LEAD, in partnership with the Institute of Community Directors Australia (ICDA), is offering scholarships for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) women to undertake one of two leadership courses:

Diploma of Governance (12 months, online)

Certified Community Director Course (7 units, self-paced, online)

What’s on offer:

80% scholarship discount + Access to course materials, expert tutors, CALD2LEAD mentoring, and peer networks

Who should apply:

Women from CALD communities across Victoria with a passion for community leadership.

Requirements:

• Contribute a reduced fee of $990 (Diploma) or $200 (Certified Course)
• Commit to course study, complete surveys, and support CALD2LEAD’s fundraising efforts

For more information:

• Contact by email: cald2lead@outlook.com or Tel: 0435 040 727
• Learn more and apply

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The VMC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.

MELB | YHRAV | GATHERING | Human Rights Day 2024 | Sunday 17 November 2024 | 11.30am for 12noon Lunch

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A Multifaith Multicultural Lunch followed by Human Rights Day presentations, awards and a very special guest artist performance.

A local commemoration of UN International Human Rights Day presented by Youth for Human Rights Australia and United for Human Rights Australia hosted by the Church of Scientology Melbourne

Supported by:

Australia Multicultural Organisation • Eritrean Jeberti Association in Australia • Somali Community Inc. • Moonee Valley Interfaith Network • Avondale Heights and East Keilor Residents Association • COMMON (Centre of Melbourne Multifaith and Others Network) • WIN (Women’s Interfaith Network) Foundation • Ramon Helps Inc. • Chawla’s Creation • Women of Wyndham • Melton Interfaith Network •

Federation of Hazara Council of Australia

• Where: 231-251 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: RSVP to info@yhr-australia.org

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AUST | PMW | PUBLISHING | Undefeated - 90 migrant women, 118 stories

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Undefeated is a collection of 118 stories from 90 migrant women, who against all odds, overcame the challenges and barriers of living in a foreign land, speaking a different language, and being singled out for the wrong reason. 

It is also a celebration of their journey, their power, and their contribution to a multicultural Australia.

If you are also a migrant woman, we hope that you feel seen in this book: that these stories inspire you to continue to show up, take space, and embrace who you are.

By purchasing this book, you will contribute to supporting PMW™s mission to increase visibility and representation of migrant women in Australia through their programs and activities.

• Find out more and buy

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PMW acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and pay our respects to them, their culture and their Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Diversity, advocate for Inclusion and foster a sense of Belonging.

AUST | AGMC | PUBLISHING | Living and Loving in Diversity

[Edited extract from public address]

An anthology of Australian multicultural queer adventures

Sad and funny, sexy and sensitive, angry and insightful: the deeply personal stories in this book reflect a rainbow of experiences and emotions, as diverse as the storytellers themselves. 

Join chief editor Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli and the Australian LGBTIQ Multicultural Council for a journey of discovery through queer multicultural multifaith Australia, with more than sixty voices from across the spectrum of sexualities and genders, families and relationships.

• Read More and buy

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VIC | TAFE | OFFERING | Free TAFE for more Victorians

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Get the skills you need, without the tuition fees

Skill up to get the job you want, thanks to the Victorian Government’s Free TAFE program.

You can now access more than 80 Free TAFE qualifications and short courses without the cost of tuition fees, even if you already hold a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification or degree.

If you are eligible for Free TAFE, all your tuition fees will be covered by the Australian and Victorian governments. There may be additional fees associated with some courses. Please ask your preferred TAFE for specific information about additional costs, such as amenity fees, student services and any books or materials required for study.

In addition to the Free TAFE courses the Victorian Government has provided since 2019, the Australian Government has announced an additional 300,000 Fee-Free TAFE and vocational education places, available nationally from January 2024. Courses commenced by December 2024 continue being funded until course completion.

With more Free TAFE on offer there is no better time than now to kick-start your new career or to upskill. Check out the wide range of Free TAFE courses on this page and find a course that is right for you.

Students who have completed any Free TAFE program can also access the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) under Free TAFE. This is to encourage and support industry-qualified people to pursue a career in VET training.

• For more information, eligibility and courses on offer

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VIC | GOV | CALLING | Nominees for Aboriginal Honour Roll | nominations close 11.59pm Friday 13 December 2024

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Nominations are now open for the Victorian Aboriginal Honour Roll, which celebrates Aboriginal Victorians whose achievements have created a better future for all Victorians.

Since it was established in 2011, the Honour Roll has recognised 150 inspiring First Nations people for their outstanding work in a wide range of fields including health, education, justice, sport, the arts, community leadership and military service.

Past inductees include one of Australia’s first international cricket stars, as well as tireless community advocates, and trailblazers who are leading the path towards Truth and Treaty in Victoria today.

Uncle Patrick Farrant Snr was inducted in 2023 for his work in Shepparton, establishing a sobering up centre and night patrol in response to findings from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. He passionately worked for better outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Shepparton and beyond.

Dr Lois Peeler AM has been recognised for her advocacy to improve conditions for Aboriginal people, including the opening of Australia’s first Aboriginal school in Frankston in 1983 and the establishment of Lotjpadhan – a restorative justice project for young Aboriginal people.

Aunty Linda Bamblett was recognised in 2023 for her advocacy, in particular for her leadership of Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Ltd. She is also a founding member of Yappera Children’s Service and played a pivotal role in the Aboriginal Justice Agreement.

The new inductees will have their achievements added to the Honour Roll, which is on permanent display in the Victorian Parliament.

• For more information or to nominate

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State Government of Victoria

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MELB | TMAN | TALKING | Conversations that matter: an evening for men | Tuesday 19 November 2024 | 5.30-8pm

[Edited extract from public address]

Creating healthy and respectful relationships by learning how to challenge harmful gender assumptions in a safe and supportive way.

Join special guest Collingwood Football Club Captain Darcy Moore in this safe and inclusive space, where we will engage in meaningful conversation to explore how men can better look after themselves, their partners, their friends and their community.

We all want to be respected and have healthy relationships. Healthy relationships are about respecting each other as equals and breaking free from outdated gender stereotypes and assumptions.

Too often, these outdated stereotypes and assumptions (like men are strong and women are weak) inform our relationships and lead to family violence and sexual violence against women. They also have a negative impact on the health and wellbeing of men and contribute to high rates of suicide, depression and anxiety.

This event will give participants the tools and skills to improve their mental health, build stronger connections between one another and those they care about.

Facilitated by Tomorrow Man (TMAN)  and supported by Respect Victoria, Safe and Equal, Glen Eira City Council, City of Port Phillip and City of Stonnington.

• Flyer: download to send to and/or print for your community notice board
• Where: Caulfield Park Pavilion, 280 Balaclava Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161
• Considerations: Pies and light refreshments from 5.30pm.
• Bookings: Places are limited. RSVP is essential. Register online via TryBooking

16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence | Monday 25 November-Tuesday 10 December 2024

This event is designed for men and male-identifying people aged 18 years and over. There will be many valuable community events and initiatives that are worth exploring and promoting. More information can be found on the Respect Victoria website. Help build Victorian communities where women are safe and equal. It all starts with respect.

• 16 Days of Activism 2024 toolkit: Download

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Tomorrow Man (TMAN)

Tel: +61 (03) 9956 8860

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Respect Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal peoples throughout Victoria as the First Peoples and Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands and waterways on which we rely. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present. We proudly acknowledge Aboriginal communities throughout Victoria and their ongoing strength in practising the world’s oldest living cultures. 

We acknowledge the significant and ongoing impacts of colonisation and commit to working alongside First Nations communities to effect change. We recognise the ongoing leadership role of these communities in addressing and preventing family violence and violence against women, and will continue to work in collaboration with First Peoples to eliminate these forms of violence from all communities

AUST | GOVA | GRANTING | To Service Deliverers in Financial Wellbeing and Capability Activity - Emergency Relief | applications closes 9pm Monday 2 December 2024

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The national Emergency Relief program (GO7242) contributes to beneficial outcomes of providing immediate financial or material aid to eligible people in financial stress or hardship and who have limited means or resources to help them alleviate their financial crisis.

The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply in an open competitive grant process to deliver services under the Families and Communities Program – Financial Wellbeing and Capability (FWC) Activity – Emergency Relief across Australia, at the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4), from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030.

• Guidelines: Download
• Information and More grants: Australian Governments grants information system called Grant Connect.

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The Australian Government (GOVA)

Department of Social Services

Families and Communities Program

Tel: 1800 020 283 (option 1)

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The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters, skies and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and to their community leaders, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NORTH AMERICA | NGV | TOURING | The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art Exhibition | October 2025-January 2028

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The largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally.

Through a rich display of iconic masterpieces, curated especially for North American audiences, the exhibition charts watershed moments in Indigenous art, revealing a rich history of creativity that pre-dates the arrival of Europeans.

Featuring the undisputed masterpieces from the NGV Collection, the exhibition features over 200 works by more than 130 artists, including many that have never-before left the country. The Stars We Do Not See introduces audiences to customary forms and styles, such as the conceptual map paintings of the Central and Western deserts (sometimes colloquially referred to as ‘dot paintings’), ochre bark paintings, cultural objects and ambitious experimental weavings. The exhibition also explores the work of new media artists who simultaneously challenge and build upon tradition with groundbreaking works in neon, video, sound, photography and much more.

Highlighting the diverse and distinct visual iconographies of Indigenous Australia – which is made up of more than 250 distinct Indigenous nations – the works span the entire Australian continent, including the Tiwi Islands, Arnhem Land, Far North Queensland, the Torres Strait, the Central Desert, the Kimberley and beyond.

Following its global premiere on 18 October 2025 at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, The Stars We Do Not See will tour to venues in North America, including Denver Art Museum, Colorado; Portland Art Museum, Oregon; Peabody Essex Museum, Massachusetts; and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, Canada.

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National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)

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National Gallery of Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung People as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the NGV is built.

HAWTHORN | SUT | GATHERING | 2024 Swinburne Annual Barak-Wonga Oration | Tuesday 26 November 2024 | arrive 5.15pm for 6.15pm Oration

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Designed to advance understandings in the wider community on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, the Swinburne Annual Barak-Wonga Oration is named in honour of two significant Aboriginal leaders, William Barak and Simon Wonga. 

This year's topic is Navigating Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property & Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence with esteemed speaker Dr. Terri Janke. Terri is a Wuthathi, Yadhaigana and Meriam woman, an international authority on Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), and the creator of the True Tracks® framework for best-practice Indigenous engagement. She is the owner and Solicitor Director of 100% Indigenous owned legal and consulting firm Terri Janke and Company. Dr. Janke is a leading expert on the intersections between AI and ICIP.

Dr Janke and her team have facilitated and presented workshops on the topic for clients and general audiences and are assisting on several AI-related matters. Dr. Janke is a trusted advisor and is currently appointed as a member of the Copyright and AI Reference Group established by the Attorney-General’s Department, and the Temporary AI Expert Working Group established by the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources.

This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with critical discussions and learn from Dr. Janke’s insights.

• Where:  Hawthorn Hotel, Level 1, 481 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Humanitix

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Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)

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A collaboration between Swinburne University of Technology and the Moondani Toombadool Centre. We respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, and their Elders past and present, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Swinburne's Australian campuses are located in Melbourne's east and outer-east.

STONNINGTON | IoCA | YARNING | Regather Turruk | Thursday 21 November, 5.00-7.30pm

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An intimate yarning circle gathering with heart-centred and solutions-focused leaders in First Nations wisdom and regenerative sustainability.

Participants include Stephen Thorpe and Abe Sharman, Caroline Sanz-Veitch, Regen Lan Diep and Sarah Naarden.

• Read More: Information
• Where: Initiatives of Change Australia, Armagh, 226 Kooyong Road, Toorak.
• Cost: Full $45 and Online/Concession $30 + Booking Fees
• Bookings: online via Humanitix

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Initiatives of Change Australia (IoCA)

Address: Armagh, 226 Kooyong Road, Toorak VIC

Tel: 03 9822 1218

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Participation in First People Partnerships enrich and expand our understanding of what it is to be Australian. We change our perceptions of land, waters and environment through encounters with ancient wisdoms and applied knowledge. We learn from opportunities to practise Walking Together as allies and collaborators.

SOUTHBANK | ACCA | EXHIBITING | Tennant Creek Brio: Juparnta Ngattu Minjinypa Iconocrisis | closing Sunday 17 Nov 2024

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An exhibition asserting and re-imagining the artists’ cross-cultural identities, drawing upon the haunting wounds of post-contact histories, the renewal and remaking of cultural practices, and the collaborative resilience and audaciously punk attitude of a frontier community.

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) is pleased to present the first major survey of Tennant Creek Brio, an artist collective living and working on Warumungu Country. Fusing First Nations cultural traditions, the industrial materiality of the mining industry, and regional and global art influences.

• More: Information
• Where: Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, 111 Sturt Street, Southbank Melbourne Victoria
• Cost: Free
• Viewings: Tuesday–Friday: 10am–5pm, Saturday–Sunday: 11am–5pm

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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA)

Address: 111 Sturt Street, Southbank VIC 3006 Melbourne

Tel: +61 3 9697 9999

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ACCA acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people as sovereign custodians of the land on which we work and welcome visitors, along with the neighbouring Boonwurrung, Bunurong, and wider Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their longstanding and continuing care for Country and we recognise First Peoples art and cultural practice has been thriving here for millennia. We extend our respect to ancestors and Elders past and present, and to all First Nations people.

CoPP | PPLS | WORKSHOPPING | Gardening in Small Spaces | Wednesday 13 November | 6-7.30pm

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From small plots to productive pots, a sustainable garden is possible regardless of where you live. 

This My Smart Garden workshop will provide participants with simple solutions to make the most of your garden space, no matter how small. Learn tips and tricks to make your balcony, courtyard or garden seem bigger and to set it up for gardening success. 

• More: Information
• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St, St Kilda VIC 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Humanitix

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

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City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | GOV | WEBINAR | Reusable Nappy Scheme: 2 Sessions | Thursday 21 & Saturday 30 November 2024

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The City of Port Phillip is partnering with Evia Collective to host two free webinars this November that will cover reusable nappy basics for Port Phillip residents. 

All attendees will receive five FREE cloth nappies and a free wetbag.

Session 1: Thursday 21 November 2024 | 7.30-8.30pm 

Session 2: Saturday 30 November 2024 | 10-11am

Use the link below to learn more and book into one of the two free sessions.

• Where: Online event, access details will be provided by organiser
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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City of Port Phillip (CoPP)

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | WALKING | From South to Port | Sunday 24 November 2024 | 10am-12noon

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Journey from Port Melbourne to South Melbourne exploring the historical relationships.

Including cooperation and dissension between the two municipalities as well as the obstinate downhill path of water from South to Port. 

Walk leaders: Janet Bolitho and Tobias Nash

Where: Meeting Point @ Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Vic 3205

Cost: Free

Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Ghost Signs of South Melbourne | Tuesday 26 November | 6.30-8pm

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Step into the Shadows of South Melbourne’s Ghost Signs!

You’ve seen them in the streets and laneways—faded fonts and images of old ads clinging to the walls of South Melbourne, silently watching the world change around them. Ghost signs, those mysterious remnants of yesteryear, hold secrets you’ve probably never imagined.

Join author and sign sleuth Sean Reynolds, the mastermind behind the Instagram cult sensation ‘Melbourne Ghost Signs’, for an evening packed with untold stories, forgotten histories, and a dash of intrigue. 

• Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | With Artist Konrad Winkler | Thursday 28 November 2024 | 6.30-7.30pm

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Join us and local artist Konrad Winkler shares with us the stories that accompany the photos in his new photography book – a memoir and time capsule of the Northern Territory fifty years ago.

There are 89 images and 16 pages of stories of a free and easy world; of firstly teaching in the desert at Areyonga/Utju, a warm and welcoming Aboriginal community and then living in Darwin in the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy, when home was the office, and the office – behind the photocopier – was a bedroom of sorts.

Konrad has been exhibiting for the last 20 years in solo and group exhibitions, both locally and internationally, and his work is held in a number of private collections.

• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | CELEBRATING | #OwnVoices Zine and Salon Reading | Friday 15 November 2024 | 12.30-2.30pm

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From Writeability Goes Local, we are immensely proud to invite you all to a special event this November. 

Over the last several months in our libraries, local writers with disabilities have joined together to write, create and publish their very own publication.

Join us at the St Kilda Library for the launch of the #OwnVoices zine, a publication that celebrates stories told by writers with disability. No bookings needed and we will be providing catering.

The launch will feature a salon-style reading including stories, poetry and song from the seven local writers who created the zine as an outcome of the Writeability Goes Local group, which was made possible through a Cultural Development Fund grant provided by Port Phillip City Council.

• Where: St Kilda Library Community Room, St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• More Information: learn more about Writability Goes Local and how to get involved 

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | No Buts - the book: a conversation with men who changed their behaviour | Monday 25 November 2024 | 6-7pm

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As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, join us in this safe space, where we will hear from men who have changed their violent and abusive behaviour, with the aim of understanding their lived experience and encouraging other men to seek help.   

Facilitated by Margaret Chipperfield, social worker and survivor who compiled the stories in No Buts after working with men in a Men’s Behaviour Change Program for over 11 years. 

While No Buts is a book about men and, in many cases, their untapped potential, it in no way diminishes the pain and suffering that men have inflicted upon women and children. It is because of this harm that this book has been written: to examine the causes, seek understanding, some solutions and most of all, to encourage men who need it to seek help.  

Please note: This event will discuss subject matter that may be distressing to some attendees  

• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: This is a free event.
• Booking: essential, this event is strictly for adults aged 18 years and over.  

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

VIC | ECCV | UPDATING | eBulletin #50 | November 2024

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October's FECCA 2024 Conference showcased the sheer breadth of talent and innovation in our diverse communities. 

It was a privilege to attend alongside my fellow Board Directors and ECCV staff and left me with no doubt that multicultural Australia will continue to go from strength to strength.

Particularly heartening to see at the conference was representation from across the political spectrum, with thought-provoking addresses from Labor, Liberal and Greens parliamentarians. As a former MP and Shadow Minister for Ethnic Affairs, I'm keenly aware that political support for multiculturalism has not always been so forthcoming. It fills me with hope, however, to see multiculturalism front and centre on the agenda with full-throated backing from all sides of the Australian political landscape.

 

I was humbled to be reappointed to the FECCA Board, and look forward to working closely with newly appointed Chairperson Peter Doukas OAM as well as the other Board Directors to continue advancing the rights and interests of our communities. Congratulations to ECCV Deputy Chair Jill Morgan AM who was appointed FECCA Senior Deputy Chair - Women and SMECC CEO Akesa Kei who was appointed as Regional Chair.

 

ECCV will host our very own Annual General Meeting in December at Fitzroy Town Hall, where we will also celebrate our 50th anniversary milestone. I am delighted to announce that the event will feature Ingrid Stitt MP, Minister for Multicultural Affairs as guest speaker and Hass Dellal AO, executive director of Australian Multicultural Foundation, in conversation with our new CEO Farah Farouque.

 

I hope you can join us for this very special occasion on 5 December to not only look back on ECCV's vibrant history, but also look ahead at our vision and goals for the future of multicultural Victoria.

 

Eddie Micallef, Chairperson

 Highlights 

JOINING | ECCV's special AGM | Thursday 5 December 2024 | 6-8.30pm AEDT

ECCV invites you to our Annual General Meeting at Fitzroy Town Hall on 5 December, when we will also celebrate our 50th anniversary. The event will feature Multicultural Affairs Minister Ingrid Stitt MP as guest speaker as well as a Q&A session between Dr Hass Dellal AO and ECCV's new CEO Farah Farouque. We will also launch our 50th anniversary digital history project on the night. 

• Where: Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier St, Fitzroy, Australia
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: Register online via Humanitix.

STRENGTHENING | Regional disaster resilience

In October, ECCV visited Mildura to boost local community engagement in inclusive emergency management as part of our Multicutural Emergency Management Initiative (MEMI). The ECCV team met with Mildura Rural City Council and the Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities' Council to gain a deeper understanding of the region's diverse multicultural communities and their needs in disaster preparedness.

TRAINING | Multicultural youth mental health

Members of ECCV's Multicultural Young Advocacy Group delivered a training session on multicultural youth mental health last month to VicHealth staff. The session, which received excellent feedback, focused on the importance of intersectionality and lived experience in building effective policies and projects to improve mental health outcomes for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

EMPOWERING | Multicultural People With Disability

In a consortium with VALID and Migrant Resource Centre North West Region, ECCV is working closely with people with disability to build their capacity and confidence. By setting up support groups and holding regular information sessions, the project aims to alleviate stigma and improve attitudes towards people with disability. 

• To find out more, email Partnership and Engagement Lead Surmeli Yesilyurt. 

RAISING | Awareness of Preventing Elder Abuse

Graduates from ECCV's Bicultural Community Education training program have been busy over the past few months delivering information sessions on elder abuse prevention to seniors in their community. Most recently, one bilingual graduate held a session for a Burmese women's group at South East Community Links in Springvale. 

• Find out more about the training program and how to get involved

ANNOUNCING | Video-podcasts on disability coming soon

Following the recent extension of Speak My Language (Disability), ECCV has begun creating in-language video-podcasts as part of the nationwide project's exciting next phase. The video-podcasts will feature people with disability from migrant and refugee backgrounds sharing their stories of living well and overcoming barriers to inclusion. 

• Find out more about Speak My Language

 Opportunities and Resources 

PUBLISHING | Spring 2024 edition of Golden Years | out now

The latest edition of Golden Years is out now! Golden Years is ECCV's eMagazine for the multicultural aged care sector and seniors from diverse communities. The Spring 2024 edition takes an in-depth look at the rise of digital illiteracy, which has become an emerging disability for older people. You can also read about how to stay safe from scams and new projects supporting diverse seniors with dementia.

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Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria (ECCV)

Address: Suite 101, 398 Sydney Road, Coburg Vic 3058

Tel: (03) 9354 9555

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ECCV acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which we work. We pay respect to their Elders past and present, acknowledge their continuing connections to land, sea and community, and extend respect to Traditional Owners throughout Victoria.