Cultural Diversity Week is almost upon us! It looks a little different this year and our aim is to start big conversations that spark change.
Message from the Chairperson
The theme of "What does Multicultural Victoria look like in 2030?" is an important one. Multiculturalism is a core part of the Victorian identity, our character and way of life. As home to people from all corners of the world, Victoria is a place where anyone can contribute and belong.
Along with the multitude of community, council and city events, we'll be holding 'Curious Conversations', panels focused on turning the ideal into a reality. I am happy to announce that our Youth panel on the 23rd of March will be facilitated by Nevena Spirovska, Executive Manager, Strategic Projects & Communications, Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare & Co-Convener of Victorian Pride Lobby and will feature:
- Ahmed Hassan, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Youth Activating Youth
- Hanisha Sharma-Luital, Founding Chairperson, Help-Himalayan Youth Foundation
- Tim Lo Surdo, Founder and National Director, Democracy in Colour
You can find the link to the livestream here. I hope to see you there.
This week I am also pleased to share details of vaccine webinars, information on how to apply for multicultural community COVID-19 grants, share translated resources regarding rent reductions, as well as other important opportunities and messages for our communities.
I also invite you to take part in our VMC Social Media survey to help us inform what information we share with our communities.
I thank you for continuing to share and communicate this information with your networks,
Take care and stay safe,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
Vaccine Webinar - Your Questions Answered
What is mRNA? Why are there two vaccines on offer? What’s the difference? What does herd immunity mean? How long will the rollout take? Are the vaccines safe?
As Australia begins to rollout the COVID-19 vaccine, we are faced with an abundance of new information, technical terminology, and vaccine myths and misinformation. It can quickly become confusing and overwhelming.
The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic response – clinicians treating patients in hospitals; scientists continuing to perform tests on suspected cases and viral genomic sequencing; epidemiologists working closely with the State and Commonwealth Governments on policy; and researchers working on antibody tests, treatments and a vaccine.
At this Q&A event hosted by the ABC’s Michael Rowland, a panel of experts will answer your burning questions around the COVID-19 vaccines.
Continuing Support For Multicultural Communities
Applications for funding through the Priority Response to Multicultural Communities during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Phase 2 initiative are now open.
Applications funded through Phase 1 of the Priority Response to Multicultural Communities during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grants program are eligible to apply for Phase 2 funding.
The program will ensure organisations can respond to the current health crisis and its impacts for multicultural and faith communities, with a focus on providing support to those communities and areas most in need, and in particular to respond to the distinct and disproportionate challenges experienced by CALD women and young people and new and emerging communities. It will also promote capacity building of local community network and organisations.
Cultural Diversity Week - Live streamed event
Multiculturalism is a core part of the Victorian identity, our character and way of life. As home to people from all corners of the world, Victoria is a place where anyone can contribute and belong.
This year’s Cultural Diversity Week theme pushes the boundaries and asks: What does multicultural Victoria look like in 2030?
We’ll invite participants to ask the big questions, spark constructive conversations and envision the future of Victorian multiculturalism.
Translated Rent Reduction and Rent Relief Grant Guides | grants close 28 March 2021
Tenants Victoria is making it easier for renters to apply for a rent reduction and for the Victorian’s Government $3,000 Rent Relief Grant. We have translated our Rent Reduction and Rent Relief Grant Guides into Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Dari/Farsi, Dinka and Punjabi.
These step-by-step guides include information on how to request a rent reduction from the real estate agent or landlord, and links to the grant application website. Tips, including what to expect and what not to do in negotiating a rent reduction, are shown in an easy to read format.
These translated resources, are available on Tenants Victoria website to view and download.
SIGNAL Young Creatives Lab 2021-22 | applications close 5pm Friday 26 March 2021
Young artists aged 18 to 25 can turn their creative ideas into a reality with up to $8,000 and support from SIGNAL.
Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply, as well as inter-disciplinary artists and creatives such as curators, producers, performers, designers, film makers, gamers, new media artists and writers.
Proposals may include any new creative project such as: an exhibition, installation, performance, conversation series, development of a publication, a series of workshops, a digital project or a screen or sound work etc.
YCL Information Session | Wednesday 17 March 2021 | 6pm at SIGNAL, book now
Agriculture Victoria Services Board Member Recruitment
AVS helps to improve the productivity and competitiveness of Victorian agriculture where a private sector route to market for research outputs is needed.
The AVS Board is currently recruiting for three board positions in the areas of agricultural science, research &/or industry development; intellectual property strategy and management; technology commercialisation, entrepreneurship &/or investment; and government stakeholder relations.
AVS encourages applications from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse and intersex people. We will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.
Cultural Diversity Week Community Calendar
Are you holding a community or council event as part of Cultural Diversity Week? Don't forget to add it to our community calendar!
Get on Board: Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions is pleased to invite applications from legal practitioners to be approved as persons who may be called on to participate in informal and formal hearings held by the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria (the Board).
Two legal practitioners are sought to participate in hearings investigating complaints made against veterinary practitioners.
These positions provide exciting opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced persons to contribute to the important work of the Board. The term of office will be until 30 June 2022.
Victorian Multicultural Commission Social Media Survey
This quick anonymous survey is designed so that we can gain a greater understanding of what you'd like to see from us on social media. The questions are about how you use social media, what platforms you use and what content you like.
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.
- Coronavirus in-language information
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Victorian Multicultural Commission
Address: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9651 5901
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au