I hope this message finds you well. As we enter this important time, I want to highlight a few key topics and initiatives that reflect our commitment to community, inclusion, and safety.
NAIDOC Week is a special time for all Australians to recognise and celebrate the rich culture and achievements of First Nations People.This year's theme, "Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud," honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture. This NAIDOC Week Commissioners Mohammed Mohideen and Sylvia Coombe were featured in a video where they encouraged everyone to get involved in celebrating First Nations People and recognising their culture and achievements.
The Victorian Minister for Industry and Employment has announced the key findings from the Map for Impact - Victorian Social Enterprise Mapping Project. The report reveals that Victoria’s social enterprises contribute at least $5.2 billion to the economy and generate around 60,000 jobs, including 12,000 specifically for people with disabilities. This highlights the sector's importance in creating jobs and fostering an inclusive economy. The VMC remains committed to supporting these enterprises as they continue to make significant social and economic impacts across Victoria
In Ballarat, we are embarking on a world-leading family violence prevention project. This four-year "saturation model" will integrate new and expanded programs, policies, and services across the community. By learning from various community touchpoints and implementing innovative approaches, including online initiatives, this project aims to create a comprehensive and effective prevention strategy. Additionally, it will strengthen referral pathways, ensuring early support for those experiencing violence or exhibiting initial warning signs.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication to fostering a safer, more inclusive community for all.
Warm regards,
Viv Nguyen, Chairperson
News and Events
VIC | GOV | COMMEMORATING | Stefan Romaniw OAM with State Funeral service
A State Funeral Service to honour the extraordinary life of Stefan Romaniw OAM will be held at 10am Friday 12 July 2024 at Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in North Melbourne. The funeral will be open to the public, and for those unable to attend, the Service will be live streamed online.
- To pay tribute and read more
VIC | GOV | ANNOUNCING | Rolling out ‘saturation’ model in Ballarat community
Ballarat will lead the way in family violence prevention thanks to a brand-new project to saturate anti-violence awareness and action – providing valuable learning for communities across our state and nation.
Respect Victoria will co-design the model with the Ballarat community and local services. The model will be based on international evidence of how best to change systems, policies, processes and ultimately attitudes and behaviours to bring down the rates of violence locally.
AUST | GOV | ASSISTING | 2024 Influenza (Flu) Vaccination
Influenza vaccines are free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for:
- children aged 6 months to under 5 years
- pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- people 65 years or over
- people who have certain medical conditions which increase their risk of serious illness.
Translated resources are available in 15 languages. You can also get more information from your doctor or clinic.
VIC | GOV | CALLING | Nominees for 2024 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards | nominations close Sunday 11 August 2024
These important awards have celebrated the contributions and achievements of older Victorians. Translated information for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds about the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards are now available.
AUST | ETHNOLINK | WEBINAR | Beyond Translation: 3 Simple Ways to reach multicultural audiences | Wednesday 24 July 2024 | 2pm AEST
Join Costa and Rachael from Ethnolink for an insightful, free one-hour webinar designed for professionals in communications and community engagement roles within the government and not-for-profit sectors.
- Where: online, link provided upon registration
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: To register please register online
VIC | GOV | GRANTING | Artists and Creative Organisations to Tour Productions | closing 3pm Thursday 1 August 2024
The Touring Victoria program provides grants of between $10,000 and $150,000 for artists and creative organisations to take their productions, performances and exhibitions to regional and outer-metropolitan Victoria.
VIC | GOV | CALLING | Expressions of interest - Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability | closing Monday 19 July 2024
The Minister for Environment is seeking expressions of interest for the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability. Expressions of Interest.
MELB | GOV | CELEBRATING | Six ways to NAIDOC Week in Melbourne | Sunday 7-Sunday 14 July 2024
Take time to embrace and deepen your understanding of Melbourne's Aboriginal history during NAIDOC Week from 7 to 14 July. There are 6 free events happening across Melbourne.
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The VMC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present.