Victoria begins to cautiously ease coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
Message from the Chairperson
I’m sure that you, like me, are looking forward to enjoying more time outdoors and meeting up to 10 people (from maximum 2 households) for social gatherings in your 25km radius.The last few weeks have been difficult, and there’s still a long way to go until we get to COVID Normal, but I commend you for your hard work getting us to this step.
That doesn't mean this is over. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is still with us and we cannot become complacent.
Cases are way down, but we are still experiencing outbreaks and it's important to continue to carefully follow the guidance of the Department of Health and Human Services.
It’s vital that everyone continues to get tested, even if they have only mild symptoms, and stays home until they get their result. Tests are free, and there are support payments available to help workers stay home if they need to self-isolate.
On a lighter note, I am excited to announce that we received a record number of nominations for the Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence. Thank you for your time in nominating your diversity heroes and I look forward to celebrating the award recipients later this year.
I am also delighted to congratulate Dr Niki Vincent on her appointment as Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner. I look forward to a strong and collaborative partnership to work towards a diverse and inclusive public sector that truly reflects the Victorian communities we serve.
Stay well and look out for each other,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
Translated materials — face masks update
Everyone must now wear a fitted face mask that covers their mouth and nose whenever they leave the house, no matter where in Victoria they leave. That means you can no longer use a face covering such as a scarf, bandana or face shield. This pack includes links to translated materials — including social media posts, a poster and an audio file — to help you share this important information with your networks.Download the social tiles, poster and audio files
Download the audio messages
Translated materials — every test helps
It’s vital that everyone in the community understands how important getting tested is in our fight against coronavirus. There are two packs with links to translated materials — including social media posts, a poster, an audio file and videos — to help you share this important information with your networks.Download the social tiles, poster and audio file
Download the videos
Grants for multicultural seniors | Applications open now until 19 November 2020
Funding of up to $2,000 is available to multicultural seniors’ groups to support their members and build stronger connections with their communities during coronavirus (COVID-19). Note: the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) will send offers of funding directly to existing multicultural seniors’ groups who have recently received funding and have established eligibility under Multicultural Affairs seniors funding programs. Online applications are also open to first time applicants (e.g. newly formed multicultural seniors’ groups) or groups that have not received DPC funding recently.Find out more and apply
Blood glucose monitoring in mandatory quarantine
Safer Care Victoria are seeking to contact anyone who was in coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine accommodation between 29 March and 20 August and given a blood glucose level test. Through the devices used for this test, there is low risk of cross-contamination. Translated information is available from Safer Care Victoria (1800 356 061) in Arabic, Chinese (Simple and Traditional), Dari, Farsi, Hindi, Indonesian, Punjabi, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Urdu and Vietnamese.Find out more
Gambling Harm Awareness Week
This year for Gambling Harm Awareness Week, the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation is focusing on sharing personal stories of recovery and encouraging open community discussions that help to reduce stigma. During this difficult period, it is important to continue sharing stories of lived experience and providing support to those who may be at risk of gambling harm.Find out more and share
New multilingual health resources at Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
Multicultural Centre for Women's Health have added new translated health resources in several languages to their Multilingual Library Online Catalogue including mental health videos, safe use of medicine fact sheets and cervical screenings booklets.Find out more
Coronavirus hotline
- Coronavirus hotline: 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).
- Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Testing locations: Find a testing location near you.
- Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
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Victorian Multicultural CommissionAddress: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9651 5901
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au
Website: www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au