Monday 5 December 2022, a new Victorian Cabinet was announced and sworn in to support the re-elected Government.
Message from the Chairperson
In light of this news, I'd like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Hon. Ros Spence MP Minister for Multicultural Affairs for her commitment to multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria. Her leadership was especially appreciated during the most difficult times of this pandemic, when our state's multicultural communities were disproportionately impacted.
As Minister, she supported the VMC in providing resources and platforms for the community to be resourced and empowered. Their leadership ensured we got through the darkest days of the pandemic together. I would also like to thank Katie Hall for her support and assistance during her time as Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs.
On behalf of the VMC, I'd like to welcome Minister Colin Brooks, the new Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Nathan Lambert, the new Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs. We look forward to meeting the Minister and his office to discuss how we can improve outcomes for multicultural communities.
As we welcome these changes, it's also a time for reflection. To reflect on the year that has passed, the VMC will be holding an online event Tuesday 13 December 2022. Everyone is invited to attend, and join us in celebrating our 2022 achievements. Please see the newsletter item below for more details.
Until we next meet, take care and stay well.
Viv Nguyen AM, Chairperson
VIC | VMC | WEBINAR | End of Year event | Tuesday 13 December 2022 | 10.20-11.45am
Please join us to celebrate the achievements of both the VMC and Victoria's multicultural communities and reflect on the year that has passed. The event is open to everyone.
Register in advance on Zoom, and you will receive a confirmation email with the link to join the meeting. If you have any queries, email engagement@vmc.vic.gov.au.
VIC | WEBINAR | Commonwealth Games Victoria – what's in it for business? | Tuesday 13 December 2022 | 9.30am
Join CEO of the 2026 Victoria Commonwealth Games, Jeroen Weimar, for a discussion covering delivery of the Games, opportunities for industry, and how businesses can best position themselves to access opportunities.
Registration is free, and must be completed in advance of the session.
VIC | CDW | CALLING | Planners of events for 2023 Cultural Diversity Week | Saturday 11-Tuesday 21 March 2023
Cultural Diversity Week (CDW) is the largest celebration of multicultural Victoria in our state, and it's back!
The 2023 theme is Our Past. Our Future: Celebrating and reflecting on the contributions of Victoria's multicultural communities. This theme reflects on Victoria's strong past as a multicultural state, and looks to its undeniably culturally diverse future.
You are invited to get involved by hosting an event or activity in your community, workplace or business.
For event resources, ideas and inspiration, visit the Cultural Diversity Week webpage on the VMC website.
GLENEIRA | MJFF | GATHERING | Melbourne Jewish Food Festival | Sunday 11 December 2022
The first ever Melbourne Jewish Food Festival (MJFF) will be held this at the Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre in Elsternwick.
The festival program features US Jewish cookbook author, journalist and TV producer Joan Nathan and a baking competition with a $500 prize.
Tickets to the event must be booked in advance, and includes cooking demonstrations on the day.
MELB | KTW | EXPLORING | After school theatre workshops
Knakedik Theatre Workshops (KTW) are inclusive spaces for young people aged 5-18 to explore Jewish culture and Yiddish language through theatre and performance.
No prior experience in theatre or knowledge of Yiddish is needed. The workshops help young people to learn creative skills, movement, decision-making and collaboration.
Workshops are held during school terms, with the next term beginning 6 February 2023.
AUST | SFRI | PODCASTING | Voices of Australia
Voices of Australia is a Scanlon Foundation Research Institute (SFRI) podcast exploring all things interesting in the world of social cohesion.
In the latest episode, Olympian Peter Bol helps us explore the role sport plays in fostering social cohesion. Peter shares stories about his family's journey to Australia, running in an Olympic final and becoming the fastest Australian 800m athlete in history.
You can listen to the Voices of Australia podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other streaming services.
VIC | VPC | CALLING | Sponsors for LGBTIQ+ leadership program
The Victorian Pride Centre (VPC) has launched Pride in Action, a leadership program for LGBTIQ+ leaders in the workplace.
The program is commencing in October 2023, and will be free for all 24 participants subject to sponsorship. Expressions of interest are now open to potential sponsors, with several sponsorship tiers available.
VIC | OT19 | MAKING | Music experience workshops for students | Monday 16- Friday 20 January 2023 | 10am-2.30pm
ON TRACK 19 (OT19) is developed by Mushroom Group and supported by the Department of Education and Training, OT19 is an opportunity for students to get up close with some of Melbourne’s finest musical talents, learn new skills, and to make music and new friends in the school holidays.
Over 5 days, students will:
- Turn their experiences into music and lyrics
- Create a collaborative track & film clip
- Undertake creative workshops and learn to DJ
- Watch live artist performances and interviews
OT19 is completely FREE for students, and travel vouchers can be provided in advance.
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Address: Level 3, 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: (03) 9651 5901
Email: contact@vmc.vic.gov.au