VMC | UPDATE | Community in-language resources for Victorian coronavirus testing blitz | Tuesday 5 May 2020

[Edited extract from public address]

Join VMC in continuing to share essential information widely through Victorian multicultural networks.

Get tested — in-language social media

Share the social media materials that you can access from this link with your
community by email, social media or through messaging apps you use like
WhatsApp, WeChat and Messenger.  You can also find an interactive map of coronavirus testing locations on the DHHS website.
Download the stakeholder pack

New online hub for creative Victoria

This week, the Victorian Government launched a new online portal showcasing the best of Victoria and helping to support creative industries. There's something for everyone on there, from art exhibitions and zoo tours to cooking lessons and yoga sessions.
Go to Victoria Together

Support for asylum seekers during Ramadan

The Refugee Communities Association of Australia Inc (RCAA) in partnership with Help Himalayan Youth Foundation (HHYF) is providing basic food items for asylum seeker families who've been impacted by the coronavirus crisis and are now looking for donations to continue this work.
Find out more and donate

ABC survey on racism amid COVID-19 

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic a growing number of people in the Asian community have been verbally and physically assaulted, refused service or had their property damaged. Many however do not report these attacks.
If you’ve been subjected to racism, or seen it take place, the ABC News would like to hear from you. Complete the confidential survey in English, Chinese or Bahasa Indonesia.
Find out more and complete the survey

Food relief and CALD communities survey

You are invited to participate in a survey that seeks to understand the current demands and challenges on the Emergency Relief Sector as a result of COVID-19, with a focus on food supply and demand. The State Control Centre, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and Community Information and Services Victoria (CISVic) are coordinating this survey.
Find out more and complete the survey

Coronavirus hotline

• Coronavirus hotline: If you are concerned, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).
• Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
• Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.

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Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC)
Address: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9651 5901
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au