Celebrating the seventh day of zero coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in a row in Victoria
Message from the Chairperson
I thank all members of our community for your hard work in staying vigilant. Everyone has played an important role in getting us to this point and I encourage you to continue to enjoy the easing of restrictions safely and responsibly.However, we need to remain diligent to continue this success. It is important to continue to get tested, even for the mildest of symptoms, and to stay home until you get your result.
The Commission has been busy attending Local Partnership Steering Committee meetings across Victoria. These meetings are helping to inform local government work with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), as part of the implementation of a number of initiatives arising out of the CALD Communities Taskforce.
We have also recently tabled our Annual Report for 2019-2020. I am immensely proud of the way we worked with diverse communities through the highs and lows of the year. On behalf of the Commission, I thank everyone who has championed diversity in Victoria this year.
This week, we are sharing in-language coronavirus (COVID-19) testing information for seasonal horticultural workers and fact sheets on rent relief advice for small business tenants and landlords.
I am delighted to congratulate our VMC Commissioner, Tina Hosseini, on her appointment to the inaugural Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) Strategic Advisory Committee.
I would also like to congratulate Anthony Carbines MP as Chair of the Implementation Committee for the Victorian African Communities Action Plan. I look forward to a collaborative partnership to support Victoria’s African communities.
Lastly, Volunteering Victoria have released their State of Volunteering report. This research will help to demonstrate the many social, cultural, and economic benefits that volunteering contributes to Victorians.
Stay well and look out for each other,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
Translated materials - seasonal workers
The Department of Health and Human Services have prepared information sheets for seasonal workers (fruit and vegetable pickers and packers) on coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. The information is available in English, Khmer, Italian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Dari, Pashto, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Punjabi and Albanian.Additional information is available on industry guidelines, COVIDSafe Plans and workplace directions in English.
Access the translated information sheets
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Victorian Small Business Commission translated rent relief advice
Small business tenants and landlords can now access the Victorian Small Business Commission’s latest rent relief advice in English, Simplified Chinese, Arabic and Vietnamese.These new fact sheets explain the support provided under the Victorian Government’s Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, which aims to ease financial hardship faced by tenants and landlords as a result of the pandemic.
Access the fact sheets
Victorian State of Volunteering report
Volunteering Victoria, in partnership with the Victorian Government, has produced a Victorian State of Volunteering report. The report highlights the value and contribution of volunteers and allows government and organisations to make more informed decisions that better reflect the impact of volunteering.Read the report
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 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
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