[Edited extract from public address]
Every Australian — of every cultural background — has a role to play in in achieving an equitable and reconciled nation. In playing our part, we must build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and futures.
I invite you to read our public statement for Reconciliation Week and join our online forum on the 2 June.
By now, you would've heard the welcome news that Victoria will continue to ease coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions over the next month. (Read the Premier's full statement.)
If you, or anyone in your community, has concerns or queries about the easing of restrictions, I encourage you to reference the Department of Health and Human Services frequently asked questions page.
The staged return of face-to-face teaching also begins across Victoria this week. I'm sure many parents, like me, are feeling mixed emotions about this change. The Department of Education and Training has information for parents on the staged return to on-site schooling available in a range of community languages.
Today, we're also sharing the May update from Health Translations, with links to a range of new translated resources.
Please continue to reach out to the Commission with any feedback and questions.
Stay safe and look out for each other,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
This week, we join Australians across the continent in recognising the significance of National Reconciliation Week.
Message from the Chairperson
Every Australian — of every cultural background — has a role to play in in achieving an equitable and reconciled nation. In playing our part, we must build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures and futures.I invite you to read our public statement for Reconciliation Week and join our online forum on the 2 June.
By now, you would've heard the welcome news that Victoria will continue to ease coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions over the next month. (Read the Premier's full statement.)
If you, or anyone in your community, has concerns or queries about the easing of restrictions, I encourage you to reference the Department of Health and Human Services frequently asked questions page.
The staged return of face-to-face teaching also begins across Victoria this week. I'm sure many parents, like me, are feeling mixed emotions about this change. The Department of Education and Training has information for parents on the staged return to on-site schooling available in a range of community languages.
Today, we're also sharing the May update from Health Translations, with links to a range of new translated resources.
Please continue to reach out to the Commission with any feedback and questions.
Stay safe and look out for each other,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
Easing of restrictions
From 1 June gradual easing of restrictions is planned for social events and ceremonies, fitness, sport and recreation, personal services, cafes and restaurants, travel and leisure, culture and entertainment. From 22 June, a further easing of restrictions is planned. Got questions about the changes? The Department of Health and Human Services website has all the answers.
Reconciliation Week online forum
The Victorian Multicultural Commission invites you to an online forum to mark Reconciliation Week 2020. As reflected in this year’s theme – ‘We’re all in this together’ – reconciliation is a journey for all Australians.
Join us as for an open and honest conversation about why reconciliation matters, and what role we can all play in recognising the injustices of the past and how we can work together towards a better future.
Health translations — May update
The May Health Translations newsletter includes links to new translated resources focusing on family violence, Victoria's return to school plan, the influenza vaccination, legal issues, telehealth, Centrelink services and other ‘hot’ topics related to COVID-19.
Return to classroom
From Tuesday 26 May, some students will start to return to on-site schooling with the others following soon after. Information about the staged return has been developed to better inform parents in your school community. It's available in Acholi, Amharic, Arabic, Auslan, Chinese, Dari, Dinka, English, Falam, Farsi, Hakha Chin, Hazaraghi, Hindi, Karen, Khmer, Nuer, Oromo, Punjabi, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tamil, Tigrinya, Tongan, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese and Zomi.
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