Fast Facts: Community Responses Victoria & Australia
- VIC | GOV | UPDATING | Pandemic Response
GRANTING - AUST | PFA | Small Grant Round Grant Opportunity | applications close 5pm AEST Monday 17 July 2023
- VIC | GOV | GRANTING | A new round of Live Local grants is now available
EMPLOYMENT & OPPORTUNITIES - VIC | GOV | RECOGNISING | International qualifications that might be recognised in Australia
- VIC | GOV | ASSISTING | Victorian Gig Workers More
ENGAGING - AUST | NAIDOC | COMMEMORATING | National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week celebrations | Sunday 2–Sunday 9 July 2023
- AUST | GOVA | OFFERING | Resources and Translations on The Voice and Referendum 2023
- CoPP | S2b | TALKING | Meetups At Space2b | Tuesdays | 10.30am-12pm
- COPP | PPLS | SHARING | Sensitive Storytimes | held on second Thursday of month | 13 July 2023 | 11am–12noon
- VIC | GOV | CALLING | Nominees for Volunteering Awards 2023 | nominations close on Monday 17 July 2023
- MELB | SIWO | CALLING | Multicultural women for SisterWork's cultural spectacular | Saturday 9 September 2023
- MELB | EQPR | UNLOCKING | Your Leadership Potential: Register for our Adaptive Leadership Program for ERGs | 12-14 September 2023
- AUST/NZ | RTRRC | Annual conference - refugee trauma recovery in resettlement | 9-11 October 2023
COLLECTIVISING - UKRAINE | AFUO | RAISING | Awareness, Funds and Support to save lives in Ukraine
- AUST | BEBL | GROWING | A mentally healthy generation
- AUST | AICR | ENCOURAGING | YES23. Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution through a Voice
- AUST | MMBC | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for families access to life changing donor milk
- COPP | STEMSIS | GATHERING | Swop Sis
- AUST | ILF | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Giving Remote Communities Access to Books
- AUST | THCO | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Empowering people with solutions-focused journalism
ANNOUNCING - AUST | MbMM | INVESTING | In Multicultural Small Businesswomen
- AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | The Diversity Atlas Learning Programs
- VIC | GOV | SUPPORTING | On The Way For Wellsprings For Women
- VIC | GOV | ANNOUNCING | 2023 Victorian Youth Fest Recipients
- VIC | GOV | LAUNCHING | Dedicated emergency mental health hub opens at Monash Medical
- NT | PESC | REPORTING | Pertame School Half Year Results
- WORLD | PWR | UPDATING | 2023 Parliament & More
SUPPORTING - AUST | Coronavirus hotline
- AUST | Helpers and Reliable Sources Along the Way
ACKNOWLEDGING - Acknowledgment to Sources
- Bye bye to Essentialists
- Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound
1. VIC | GOV | UPDATING | Pandemic Response
Stay up to date on the latest health advice and please consider both the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations if eligible. If you need access to food or financial relief, there is information available for how to get this support.AUST | GOV | UPDATING | COVID safe and vaccination information to support CALD people with disability
The COVID safe and vaccination information to support CALD people with disability translated fact sheets are now obsolete and will not be updated or maintained.The following links are currently being used to promote COVID-19 resources in language (via the translations icon):
- Protect yourself and others from COVID-19 | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) translated information | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Free RATS Now Available to everyone through your local council
The Victorian Government has now made Rapid Antigen tests free and available at more than 200 local council distribution sites such as libraries and council customer service centres. The program is open to all Victorians, with all eligibility requirements removed.Individuals can collect up to two packets for themselves plus up to two packets for each household member per visit. People with a disability or their carer can collect up to four packets of tests.
- To find out if your local council is participating, check the collection sites in your neighbourhood at coronavirus.vic.gov.au/get-a-covid-19-test
- For simple tips on staying ahead of COVID-19 and staying well this summer, visit: coronavirus.vic.gov.au/health-advice
- Coronavirus in-language information
To learn in other ways about Victoria's responses:
- Call the Victorian Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398. International, interstate and mobile callers can phone (+613) 9096 9000.
- Department of Health's website in English or Other Languages
- What to do if you are a close contact
- Financial support for coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Isolation and quarantine – extra help and support
- Mental health resources
- Mental health support services
- Information for people with disability - coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Emergency relief packages
- COVID business information
- COVIDSafe religion and ceremony guidance
- Safe accommodation and support for family violence is available. Call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188 or email safesteps@safesteps.org.au for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- People with a high risk of getting very sick with COVID-19 can get medicine to help them stay well. There are medicines to reduce your chances of getting COVID-19 and treat COVID-19 symptoms if you get infected. Only people most likely to need hospital care can get COVID-19 medicines. This includes people who are aged 70 and over; are aged 50 and over with certain health conditions (or 30 if they're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander); or have a weakened immune system, disability or are born with heart disease. Learn more
GRANTING
2. AUST | PFA | Small Grant Round Grant Opportunity | applications close 5pm AEST Monday 17 July 2023
Pride Foundation Australia (PFA) Small Grant Round program supports projects proposed by individuals and/or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.This is the second granting round for 2023.
3. VIC | GOV | GRANTING | A new round of Live Local grants is now available
Under the fund, local councils and community organisations receive grants of up to $200,000 for infrastructure projects, while smaller grants of up to $20,000 support the purchase of equipment, minor upgrades, and maintenance to facilities to continue to serve their local communities well into the future.Successful grants include a refurbished community hall for the Tamil Educational Cultural & Charitable Association in Deanside, a cool room for the Muslim Women’s Council community kitchen in Brunswick, and the creation of a migration trail to celebrate Victoria’s multi-cultural history in Port Melbourne
EMPLOYMENT & OPPORTUNITIES
4. VIC | GOV | RECOGNISING | International qualifications that might be recognised in Australia
The Victorian Government offers free and confidential assessment services through the Overseas Qualifications Unit.You can have your international qualifications assessed to be recognised in Australia to enhance your career or find pathways to further education opportunities.
Vietnamese:
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Chinese:
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海外资历认证组（OQU）提供免费评估服务，能够使您的海外学历在澳洲得到认可，帮助您找到工作，并可为教育机构包括专业机构或录取机构出具证明。
Farsi:
دولت ویکتوریا به طور رایگان، ارزیابی و معادل سازی استرالیایی برای مدارک تحصیلی غیر استرالیایی را برای شما انجام می دهد تا بتوانید شانس استخدامی بیشتر یا موقعیت های ادامه تحصیل و ... داشته باشید. برای اطلاعات بیشتر می توانید با شماره تلفن یا ایمیل زیر تماس بگیرید یا مستقیماً به وبسایت رفته و تقاضانامه را پر کنید و مدارک خود را ارزیابی نمایید:
5. VIC | GOV | ASSISTING | Victorian Gig Workers More
The Victorian Government is helping Victorian Gig Workers with a new support service that provides advice and practical assistance to thousands of on-demand workers across the state.This will include translation and interpreter services and will help workers to:
- Understand their rights, protections and entitlements under workplace and related laws
- Make informed decisions about working for a platform
- Understand which agencies and other services can help them resolve work disputes.
ENGAGING
6. AUST | NAIDOC | COMMEMORATING | National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee Week celebrations | Sunday 2–Sunday 9 July 2023
National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth. You can support and get to know your local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held across the country.
NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced to the emergence of Aboriginal groups in the 1920′s which sought to increase awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
The National NAIDOC Committee respectfully acknowledges the now defunct and inaccurate term 'Aborigines', whilst retaining the term in our title due to historic use by our Elders in establishing this week of commemoration in 1938.
7. AUST | GOVA | OFFERING | Resources and Translations on The Voice and Referendum 2023
Australian Government (GOVA) advises in late 2023, Australians will have their say in a referendum about whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice would be an independent and permanent advisory body. It would give advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have called for members of the Voice to be chosen by First Nations peoples based on the wishes of local communities.
8. CoPP | S2b | TALKING | Meetups At Space2b | Tuesdays | 10.30am-12pm
Join us weekly every Tuesday as Space2b Social Design (S2b) run MEETUPS for locals and CALD migrants.- Share conversation, connect, exchange stories, learn new skills, improve English skills and make friends.
9. COPP | PPLS | SHARING | Sensitive Storytimes | held on second Thursday of month, 13 July 2023 | 11am–12noon
Port Phillip Libraries (PPLS) recognise that every child is unique, and we are dedicated to creating a space that is inclusive, sensory-friendly, and fun for everyone!These small group sessions are designed for children who may be on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing difficulties, or simply prefer a much quieter, calmer, and controlled environment.
As with all our Storytime sessions, there will be plenty of books to be read and songs to dance and sing-along to! Please join us for this fun-filled adventure into the world of stories and imagination.
- Where: Middle Park Library, 254-256 Richardson St, Middle Park
- Cost: Free
- Bookings: essential, online through Trybooking
10. VIC | GOV | CALLING | Nominees for Volunteering Awards 2023 | nominations close on Monday 17 July 2023
Nominations for the Volunteering Awards 2023 are now open!The Volunteering Awards are hosted by Volunteering Victoria and the Victorian Government to celebrate inspiring volunteers and outstanding community organisations.
Anyone can nominate. It’s quick and easy. And you’ll help to make sure deserving volunteers and community organisations are recognised for the important contribution they make to our state.
11. MELB | SIWO | CALLING | Multicultural women for SisterWork's cultural spectacular | Saturday 9 September 2023
Join SisterWorks (SIWO) for a one-day event that promotes different cultures and helps enhance the economic empowerment of multicultural women.Around 700 people are expected to join the SisterWorks cultural spectacular at the Abbotsford Convent.
The spectacular will feature sisters’ culture, stories, arts, craft, food, music, dance, and 40 stalls showcasing SisterWorks’ Entrepreneurship and Small Business Programs.
12. MELB | EQPR | UNLOCKING | Your Leadership Potential: Register for our Adaptive Leadership Program for ERGs | 12-14 September 2023
Announcing The Equality Project (EQPR)'s new Adaptive Leadership ProgramAre you actively involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within your organisation?
Are you a member of an Employee Resource Group (ERG) looking to transform your leadership skills?
Or perhaps you're just starting out, finding your footing and seeking ways to overcome challenges?
We're thrilled to invite you to our new Adaptive Leadership Program for Employee Resource Groups in Melbourne.
This program is about empowering ERG leaders to make a real difference and drive meaningful change within their organisation.
During this program, you'll gain practical insights, tools, and strategies to enhance your adaptive leadership abilities.
You'll learn how to tackle complex challenges, embrace diverse perspectives, and unlock your potential to drive positive change in your organisation.
Don't miss this opportunity to develop your leadership and make a lasting impact. Register for our Adaptive Leadership Program today.
13. AUST/NZ | RTRRC | Annual Conference - Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement | 9-11 October 2023
The 3rd Australia and New Zealand Refugee Trauma Recovery in Resettlement Conference (RTRRC) “Holding Hope in an Uncertain World” will be held in Adelaide.Through workshops, interactive sessions and panels, this conference will offer participants many opportunities to listen, to learn and to discuss developments in practice that enable people from refugee backgrounds to recover from trauma.
COLLECTIVISING
14. UKRAINE | AFUO | RAISING | Awareness, Funds and Support to save lives in Ukraine
Help is needed urgently to save lives in Ukraine todayAlready generosity to Ukraine Crisis Appeal - Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has directly assisted tens of thousands of Ukrainians; a gift today will help save the lives of those at risk following the Kakhovka dam disaster and the innocent Ukrainian children and people suffering because of this inflicted genocide against them.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine involves constant brutality and cruelty. Yet certain moments are particularly shocking and devastating.
The recent deliberate destruction of Kakhovka Reservoir – Ukraine’s biggest dam – is a barbaric act that has already led to widespread destruction and loss of life.
Catastrophic flooding has wiped away whole towns, with more than 60,000 people already made homeless. Some of the world’s most fertile farmland has been ruined and whole ecosystems destroyed. Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is threatened by meltdown, which would threaten lives and livelihoods of millions of people beyond Ukraine’s borders – a shocking echo of the Chernobyl disaster. Evacuation even brings its own perils, as russian troops bombard with bullets men, women and children fleeing the floods.
There is, however, hope amongst the carnage. Ukrainians have demonstrated to the world their resilience and resourcefulness throughout the invasion. Whenever help has been needed, the world has responded swiftly, and Ukrainians have been grateful. Australians have led the charge, giving generously to people who deserve a fair go and who will never surrender.
Today we ask for help to Ukraine once more. The Kakhovka flood is already the single largest humanitarian and environmental catastrophe of russia’s brutal war. Without help, the flooding will result in unimaginable loss of life in Ukraine through the spread of disease. Our aim is to provide humanitarian, medical and mental health aid for those most in need: the vulnerable people needing shelter, food, fresh water and assistance. Every dollar and every minute counts in the effort to save lives.
Giving through the Ukraine Crisis Appeal is the best way that you can continue to immediately and directly save lives in Ukraine. Your generosity continues to buy food, clothing and medicine; helps to build shelter; provides medical and mental health assistance; and ensures that millions of displaced men, women and children can live in safety and dignity.
To view projects please see New Safe Home Project - Ukraine Crisis Appeal - YouTube .
There are several other testimonials on our website
Ukraine Crisis Appeal is a totally voluntary organisation and works directly with aid workers and volunteers in Ukraine, who inform us daily on the needs and dangers present on the war’s frontlines. This means that your gift will be directed urgently towards Kakhovka disaster and across Ukraine providing assistance such as rescue, sanitation, shelter, clean drinking water, food, clothing and medical assistance.
Help Ukraine now: please donate to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal (tax deductible and run in partnership with Rotary Australia World Community Service and save lives.
Diahanna (Darka) Senko, Chair
Director, Humanitarian Aid Initiatives
15. AUST | BEBL | GROWING | A mentally healthy generation
Offering a range of online, evidence-based tools, resources and professional learning aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of educators to support mental health and wellbeing in children and young people.Be You is the national mental health in education initiative delivered by Beyond Blue, in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and headspace.
Be You supports educators from early learning services and schools to develop a positive, inclusive and resilient learning community where every child, young person, educator and family can achieve their best possible mental health.
Be You is free and for all Australian educators across early learning, primary and secondary school settings.
16. AUST | AICR | ENCOURAGING | YES23. Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution through a Voice
Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition (AICR) asks all to consider voting Yes. It’s time to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution through a Voice.
What is the 2023 Referendum?This vote will give all Australians the chance to come together and consider a change to our constitution that will honour and celebrate the rights, history, and ongoing relationship of Indigenous Australians with this land. It’s a rare chance to make a major positive impact now and for future generations.
Australia has been considering constitutional recognition for more than 15 years. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have asked that the form of recognition come through a Voice to Parliament, which will give advice on laws and policies that affect Indigenous people.
This is what the Australian people are now being asked to decide: Should we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in The Constitution, with a Voice?
A Voice will provide advice to the Federal Parliament about laws and policies, through a consultative policy making process that delivers meaningful structural change.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know and understand the best way to deliver real and practical change in their communities. When they have a say through a Voice, we can finally start to close the gap that still exists between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians on practical issues like life expectancy, educational outcomes, and employment.
This is why a “Yes” result is important.
17. AUST | MMBC | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for families access to life changing donor milk
For Mums undergoing cancer treatments and babies who can’t take formula for instance, Mothers Milk Bank Charity (MMBC) supply life-saving breastmilk donated from other Mums.This helps prevent a serious condition called Necrotising Enterocolitis, which kills more babies each year than childhood leukaemia.
But current funding is soon coming to an end.
Would you chip in now to keep breastmilk in reach for families in need?
One recipient wrote to the charity saying: “To be able to supply my little girl with human milk, even though it wasn't mine, took a huge pressure off me. I know my baby thanks you, and my husband certainly thanks you as it saved him from a lot more tears than he already had to deal with.”
Just $50 covers cold transportation delivery for a family in need. But anything you can afford will help Mothers Milk Bank Charity pay for bottles, pasteurisation and safety testing.
18. COPP | STEMSIS | GATHERING | Swop Sis
STEM Sisters (STEMSIS) is a community dedicated to empowering women of colour (WOC) in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).Breaking down systemic barriers that prevent WOC from pursuing and excelling in STEM fields.
Offering a range of programs designed to support women at every stage of their STEM careers, from students to leaders. One such program is Swop Sis.
Swop Sis is ecofriendly fashion swapping platform for women that lets you swap gorgeous pieces from your closet with curated pieces from a shared community wardrobe.
Swop Sis would like to set up some local groups in Port Phillip with local community members signing up as Ambassadors, where their main duties will be to manage a local group on the online swapping platform and organise swap meetups for their local group.
Swop Sis are targeting women from multicultural backgrounds with a focus on culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) groups who are on a journey of finding employment. They can be starting to look for work, or pivoting their career, or anything in between. Swop Sis wants to build these small community groups where members feel a sense of belonging and support while being able to access suitable clothing items through clothes swapping. The long-term benefit is for the members to feel empowered and self-confident to express their identity through clothing by having access to this shared community wardrobe.
- If you are interested in becoming a Swop Sis Ambassador, you can express your interest.
- If you have any questions or would like to chat to the Swop Sis team before expressing your interest, please reach out on swopsis@stemsisters.org.au.
19. AUST | ILF | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Giving Remote Communities Access to Books
Yamandhu marang! Research shows that children who are taught in their First Language are better able to learn and understand the world around them.Over 50% of the books Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) gift to Community are by First Nations authors and illustrators.
This is important as it allows kids to see themselves and their culture reflected in the stories, helping to build a sense of connection, belonging and pride.
Please donate this EOFY and give kids and their families in remote Communities access to books in First Languages.
Every $10 puts one culturally relevant book into the hands of a child in a remote Community.
"With the kids, learning language is their cultural right. It is their heritage to be exposed to their language and to know their language. If it is not spoken regularly, it then becomes lost. So to keep that language alive, and practised in children's books is one of the best ways to get it out there" - Relena, Coordinator, PaL program.
- Learn why kids needs access to books with ILF Lifetime Ambassador Anita Heiss AM (30 secs)
- Learn how your donation can impact access to books in First Languages
- Donate this EOFY
20. AUST | THCO | RAISING | Awareness, Support and Funds for Empowering people with solutions-focused journalism
Everyone needs access to the best and most up-to-date information to make important decisions in their lives, whether it be who to vote for, or what to do about an unusual cough, or how to plan for climate change.At The Conversation (THCO) we produce independent journalism that aims to be constructive and offer solutions to you. That’s why we only work with bona fide experts and give away our journalism for free.
Too often the media falls short, distracted by social media, commercial pressures and the daily struggle to survive. In recent weeks Vice and Buzzfeed, two ambitious digital news outlets trying to produce quality journalism, have been shuttered or sold.
We want to help fix the failing media ecosystem so we are asking you to help fund our newsroom. No one should miss out on reliable and unbiased information because they can’t afford to pay, so we ask those who can afford it to give what they can to support our work.
We are two weeks into our donations campaign and thousands of generous people have made a contribution so far but we need more support. Please make a donation today, every little bit helps.
ANNOUNCING
21. AUST | MbMM | INVESTING | In Multicultural Small Businesswomen
Multicultural women who own a small business can now connect with experts from across Australia to accelerate their success via a dedicated online marketplace - Made by Many Minds (MbMM).Made by Many Minds is a one-stop digital platform that provides Migrant Women in Business members with a range of services including legal, finance, marketing and merchandising. The platform was developed with a $150,000 grant from the Victoria Government, with most of the services offered owned and run by migrant women.
22. AUST | CUIN | UPDATING | The Diversity Atlas Learning Programs
INTRODUCING | Diversity Atlas Programs!
Cultural Infusion (CUIN) and Diversity Atlas is excited to launch the first of a range of online learning and development programs!Diversity Atlas is dedicated to workplace transformation through a data driven approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Carefully curated by experienced practitioners in the field, these DEI programs cover contemporary definitions of the practice and grapples with the challenges that shape our understanding of this work.
With so many new practitioners undertaking work in DEI globally, there is no better time to ensure that your practice is exemplar, for you to be able to lead your practice, lead teams and lead organisations.
We are offering a unique program to help build your diversity data literacy. We delve into how diversity data provides an untapped resource to understand and develop effective DEI strategies, where you practice your analytical skills including mandatory reporting requirements. The true extent of the opportunities that come with diversity, equity and inclusion will never be realised without consistent, reliable, inclusive data.
SUPPORTING | Professional Development for HR Professionals
We support professional development for HR professionals, Team Leaders and Executive sponsors looking to enhance their understanding of diversity and data literacy and empower them to harness the value of diversity data to make meaningful change.Our initial modules include:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fundamentals;
- Contemporary Trends and Challenges in DEI, and;
- Becoming a DEI Data-Literate Organisation.
Each module takes around 6 hours, and is a self-paced learning experience over the space of two weeks.
The content is a combination of peer-to-peer discussion, engaging and compelling video and written material, and thought-provoking self-reflection exercises and activities - easy and engaging.
Learn the fundamentals of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and create transformational change in your organisation!
OFFERING | Try our new Diversity Data Health Check Assessment
Diversity Atlas has developed a health check assessment to help you identify diversity data gaps in your organisation. Our purpose is to assist clients understand diversity data through the Diversity Atlas Mapping Platform and learn about the practical application of diversity data in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices, including DEI strategies and action plans.23. VIC | GOV | SUPPORTING | On The Way For Wellsprings For Women
Women of all cultural backgrounds experiencing family violence can access the help and support they need with newly announced funding from the Victorian Government.Minister for Prevention of Family Violence Ros Spence today announced Wellsprings for Women will receive a funding boost of $788,000 over the next two years.
The funding is part of a $117 million package to support victims of family and sexual violence and perpetrator intervention programs announced in the Victorian Budget 2023/24. It builds on the Victorian Government’s record investment in the prevention of family violence.
24. VIC | GOV | ANNOUNCING | 2023 Victorian Youth Fest Recipients
The Victorian Government will support young people across the state to hold youth-led events during the 2023 Victorian Youth Fest in September.More than 100 successful recipients of the grants will host events led by and for young people aged between 12 and 25.
Successful recipients include Victorian Afghan Students Association for Afghanistan's Got Talent, Campaspe Cohuna Learning and Employment Network hosting Kyabram Youth Expo.
25. VIC | GOV | LAUNCHING | Dedicated emergency mental health hub opens at Monash Medical
A new $5.3 million mental health hub located within Monash Medical Centre’s emergency department is now open.The new facility is part of the Victorian Government’s $32 million investment in six hubs across the state, providing specialist and integrated assessment, treatment and post-discharge support.
The other hubs are already operating in Geelong, Sunshine, and St. Vincent's Hospitals, with more to come.
26. NT | PESC | REPORTING | Pertame School Half Year Results
Werta Pertame. Unta marra?Pertame School (PESC) are so proud to send through our half-year update report on our activities, achievements and progress towards our goals on the first half of this year. Check out our Report.
We could not have achieved this alone. We are blessed with so many dedicated supporters who have generously given us their time, advice, resources, connections and backing to make our Elders' dreams become a reality. Every little bit of your support counts and goes a long way in helping our grassroots community project continue to grow a future where our languages will once again in the life breath of our thriving, proud and connected communities.
Key highlights for 2023 so far:
We brought together over 40 Pertame Elders and emerging leaders for our Elder's Advisory Meeting in March.
- Two Pertame educators received their Cert IIII in Training and Assessment
- Pertame staff have travelled to Adelaide, Sydney, Darwin, Melbourne, Ballarat, Canberra and Brisbane to represent the program at various conferences, trainings and meetings, including the The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) National Summit, the National Directions Group on the International Decade of Indigenous Languages and The Closing the Gap National Reference Group on Target 16 on language and culture.
- We have raised just over $100,000 of the $300,000 we need to build a classroom on Pertame homelands, to create a permanent home for the language, on the land the language came from. We have enlisted the help of the Fulcrum Agency, a social enterprise with architecture expertise that will assist us in the construction elements of the classroom.
- Launched the first complete Immersion Language Nest in Australia, modelled after the most successful language revival programs in the world.
- We have 8 incredible young mothers and 12 Pertame 0-5 year old babies who are dedicated to learning their language and raising their children as first language speakers.
- We have immersed our children in over 80 hours of Pertame within the Language Nest playgroup and trained our young mothers to become fluent speakers for over 100 hours.
- We have a strong team of three Elder fluent speakers, 4 conversational educators, 8 young mothers, and 5 grandmothers that are employed by the Pertame School, gaining work experience, training and skills. For most of our staff, the Pertame School is their first time employed.
Hear what our Elders are saying:
"For me, I'm so happy to be with my relations to see the great steps the Pertame School has taken with launching the Language Nest for our 0-5 year olds and the young mums. It makes my heart sing to see it working and growing and hear our babies and mothers speaking their language. I now have hope that our language is not going to be lost, with the commitment the young mothers and children are showing" - Kathy Bradshaw Swan, Pertame Elder and Teacher
Hear what our young mothers are saying:
Here are some of the comments our young mothers have made about the progress their child has made in the Language Nest in just 3 months:"I can see my child loves being at the Language Nest when we attend and is recognising the songs that we are learning. I can hear my child copy when I or someone else says things in Pertame at the Language Nest and at home. My child gets really happy when they hear their language"We look forward to continuing to work together for the rest of the year to honour the legacy, language and life of our Elders who have past and those who are still with us.
"I think the immersion part is working, I can see my child look at a person differently when they are talking Pertame, like they are understanding already. I love my child being around the language more because there aren't any fluent speakers around at home"
"My son's development on our Pertame learning is improving more and more as we come. We try to use Pertame everyday as well as Pitjantjantjara at home"
"I enjoy coming to socialise with other family as well as learning Pertame. Its challenging but nothing can beat speaking your own language"
"Thank you for creating this opportunity for me and my family. Just remind yourselves how privileged you are to be a part of this, you have this opportunity to keep this language going. Some people don't have their culture or language and that makes them feel like they don't have an identity. So I hope this will go on for many years to come"
Kela marra
Vanessa and the Pertame School team
27. WORLD | PWR | UPDATING | 2023 Parliament & More
THANKING | You… and Asking… 10 Years in the Making
by Rev. Stephen AvinoA forum such as the Parliament of the World's Religions (PWR) can never organize and speak freely from the hearts of our different faiths without democracy. Our freedoms of religion, speech, and assembly are not guaranteed to us, and we must stand together to demand that these rights remain.
The future Parliaments cannot be guaranteed without those who believe fiercely in what we’re doing, contributing all they can to ensure the good work of multiple generations is not erased by forces that mobilize politics to harm women; religious, racial, sexual minorities; and our planet.
Some say we’ve become too political. I say we’re doing nothing more than assembling the members of faith and spiritual traditions doing their best to make sense of–and make a difference in–a world that isn’t kind to most of us...
WELCOMING | Voices of PoWR Addressing the 2023 Parliament Convening
The Parliament of the World's Religions is honored to announce the participation of Rabbi David Rosen, Dharma Master Cheng Yen, and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman.- Rabbi David Rosen KSG, CBE, is the Jerusalem based International Director of Interreligious Affairs of the American Jewish Committee.
- Dharma Master Cheng Yen is an inspiring spiritual leader and the founder of the world-renowned Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation.
- The Honorable Justice Mr. Rohinton Fali Nariman is a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and Zoroastrian priest.
The featured luminaries at the 2023 Parliament Convening are a diverse cohort of faith, spiritual, civic, and governmental leaders answering the call to conscience to defend freedom and human rights.
ANNOUNCING | First-Ever U.S. National Strategy Highlights Importance of Voices of Faith in Countering Antisemitism
On 25 May 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration released the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. The announcement highlights a strategy aimed at raising awareness of antisemitism and its threat to American democracy, protecting Jewish communities, reversing the normalization of antisemitism, and building cross-community solidarity.This commitment to countering antisemitism from the White House and the federal government, articulated explicitly as a threat to democracy, is of special importance for communities of faith nationally and internationally who have been raising the alarm on the rise of authoritarianism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism, and misogyny.
PUBLISHING | Faith Action on the SDGs: Life on Land
This May the Parliament of the World’s Religions, UNEP Faith for Earth Initiative, United Religions Initiative, and the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology published a second supplement in the series expanding the 2020 publication Faith Action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This supplement features data on faith-based organizations around the world doing work that fell within the scope of Goal 15 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).SEEKING | Religious Literacy
Prepare for the Parliament Convening with the Seeking Religious Literacy Course, Parliament Attendees Enjoy 30% Discount with code I'm in PWR 2023TALKING | The Fifth Directive of the Global Ethic and Laudato Si’: Foci for Dialogue
This article was written by Dawn M. Nothwehr, a former Trustee of PoWR, and published on 1 June 2023 by Catholic Theological Ethics in the World Church (CTEWC).STAYING | Up to date with the work of the Parliament
MAKING | The mission of the Parliament of the World's Religions possible with support from individuals like you!
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28. AUST | Coronavirus hotline
- Coronavirus hotline: If you are concerned, call the coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398 (24 Hours).
- Coronavirus in-language information
- If you are an NDIS participant you can also call the national hotline on 1800 020 080.
- Information and referrals for people with disability and their supporters about Coronavirus: Contact the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 634 787.
- If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can also call the National Relay Service on 133 677.
- Interpreting service: If you need an interpreter, call TIS National on 131 450.
- Testing locations: Find a testing location near you.
- Call-to-Test-at-Home service, providing in-home coronavirus testing to Victorians who would otherwise be unable to get tested, call the DHHS Coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398.
- Triple Zero: Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
29. AUST | Helpers and Reliable Sources Along the Way
- Access Easy English – Over 70 resources developed on coronavirus.
- Ageism and reducing its impact – reframing the discussion to help everyone better understand how to communicate about age, ageing and issues affecting older people. Download the Framing age message guide and Download the quick reminder Cheat Sheet
- ‘Ageing well in Victoria: An action plan for strengthening wellbeing for senior Victorians 2022-2026' supporting older Victorians from all backgrounds to connect socially and live healthy, active, and purposeful lives.
- Amaze – step-by-step social scripts outlining the COVID-19 vaccine process to help people with autism.
- Aspergers Victoria (ASVI) – support groups and events for people who have Aspergers, autism, or other similar neurodiverse profiles.
- AUSLAN – Updates by Expression Australia - Regular Auslan only videos on updates of breaking news in Victoria, Australia and abroad.
- Australian Government Department of Health – Coronavirus advice for people with disability
- Australian Government Department of Health – Translated resources into 60 different languages, informing communities about COVID-19 vaccines and how they will be rolled out across Australia.
- Australian Government Department of Social Services – Daily update on NDIS participants and workforce and easy English information on COVID-19.
- Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) have continued their national campaign: Racism. It Stops With Me. Learn more
- Australian Islamic Centre (AIC) has co-produced award winning Fired Up (36 mins) short documentary which tells the story of AIC volunteers who travelled to areas impacted by the devastating 2019-2020 bushires to provide essential supplies to communities in critical need.
- Australian Psychological Society Referral Service – Tel 1800 333 497
- Better Health – Surviving Extreme Heat In-language video
- Better Health – COVID-19 and flu vaccinations health information available in more than fifteen languages. Learn more
Beyond Blue – translated information on managing your mental health during COVID-19 in 63 languages. - Blind Citizens Australia – Information on coronavirus for people who are blind or vision impaired.
- Cancer Council Victoria (CCV) – online resources in simple English to support linguistically diverse Victorians learn about bowel cancer screening. Watch video (10 mins)
- Carer Gateway – an Australian Government website for carers that provides practical information and advice, and connects carers to services and support.
- Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health (CEH) has translated Long COVID fact sheet into nine in-language written resources and five in-language audio recordings. The Long COVID project focuses on priority CALD communities particularly impacted by COVID-19 in 2020. Read the factsheet
- City of Port Phillip (CoPP) Neighbours and Seniors Register creates links between Port Phillip residents over 55, enabling getting to know each other and better supporting each other. Register by using the seniors registration form (PDF 78 KB)
- The Conversation (THCO) – continuing to grow, making an important contribution to public knowledge
- Couch International Student Centre is a safe and free lounge space in Melbourne for international students to socialise, relax, study, and seek assistance
- Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) – Easy English information for people with intellectual disability and videos about COVID-19.
- Country Fire Authority and Fire Rescue Victoria recommend your smoke alarms are tested regularly, that batteries are replaced once a year, and smoke alarm units are replaced every 10 years. Learn more
- Crime Stoppers Victoria (CSV) with Ethnolink – video on how to report a crime, now available in our 11 priority languages: Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Dinka, Farsi, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Punjabi, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Watch videos
- Cultural Infusion (CUIN)'s online Cultural Calendar is designed to assist schools with organising cultural incursions throughout the year.
- Dementia information for multicultural communities
- DHHS – Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services advice and information on coronavirus available in 56 languages
- DirectLine alcohol and drug counselling - 1800 888 236 - confidential drug and alcohol counselling and referral
- Disability, Engaging Australians with Ask Me First and How to – 16 mins episode of a discussion on support and advocacy for people with disability and inclusion from CALD communities.
- Disability Gateway Service – the Australian Government provides free information and services to help people living with disability, their families, friends and carers in key areas including finance, employment, health and equipment. Translated fact sheets and videos or Learn more
- Domestic and family violence and your visa Department of Home Affairs web page. Learn more
- Down Syndrome Australia – Easy Read guide about using money on the internet.
- Equal pay matters – educational resources for organisations by Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC). For small-to-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to understand and implement equal pay in their workplaces.
- Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) is supporting culturally and linguistically diverse community leaders to become Anti-racism Ambassadors in partnership with IndianCare, the Centre for Holistic Health and the Communities’ Council on Ethnic Issues. Learn more
- Emergency management improvement report with engaged multicultural communities, government and emergency services
- Equality Project (EQPR) Better Together Training Academy – for LGBTIQ+ and Allies to hone advocacy, transform leadership Initiate, activate, lead to make a positive impact in your community.
- Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria (ECCV) – Multicultural COVID-19 Outreach Program
- Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria (ECCV) – COVID-19 video series Protecting Our Communities
- Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria (ECCV) Speak My Language podcasts feature people sharing stories and practical advice about living well with disability in a range of community languages.
- Ethnolink Language Services – Multi-lingual resource library with information available on coronavirus in 71 languages.
- Expression Australia – Keep up to date with regular Auslan videos on COVID-19, breaking news in Victoria, Australia and abroad.
- Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) have published their 2023 annual multifaith calendar outlining major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Sikhism.
- Financial support if restrictions have affected your work – Australian Government's COVID-19 Disaster Payment and Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment. Also see COVID-19 resources for CALD communities. Eligibility rules apply.
- Fire season preparation in Regional Victoria – visit Country Fire Authority's website, sign up to MyCFA to get local information on how to plan and prepare for fires and other emergencies in your area or learn more
- From the Heart (FTH) views a Voice to Parliament as a body enshrined in the Constitution would enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice to the Parliament on policies and projects that impact their lives.
- Gambling Help Online (GHO). Free, confidential and available 24/7. Take a step forward
- GP Expert Advice Matters – a website for patients translated into Arabic, simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese, and has practical information on how to access a local GP, telehealth and interpreter services
- The Healing Foundation (THF) – a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation providing a platform to amplify voices and lived experience of Stolen Generations survivors and their families.
- Headway – a small business package of free wellbeing services and resources for all Victorian sole traders and small business owners, their employees and advisers.
- Health Translations – Australian health and wellbeing information - free online library multilingual translations including Auslan and Easy English.
- Hepatitis B In-language videos – allowing people in CALD communities to access clear and simple information about liver health, available in Arabic, Burmese, Khmer, Mandarin Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese.
- IncludeAbility: employment for people with disability – an initiative of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), designed to support employers who want to create meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and people with disability seeking employment, developing a career or considering self-employment. Learn more
- Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission (IBBACC) is Victoria's independent body responsible for preventing and exposing police misconduct. You can report anything police do to deny your rights to IBAC.
- Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) is a free state-wide non legal advocacy service for people at risk of or subject to compulsory treatment in Victoria.
- Jobs that Matter campaign highlights a range of roles available across the community services sector in Victoria.
- Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) Book Supply – creating and translating books with the collective storytelling of First Nations authors, illustrators and Elders
- Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800 – for kids, teens and young adults
- LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – free training activities for LGBTIQ+ people with disability
- Lifeline – 13 11 14 – crisis support available 24/7 via phone, text or online chat
- Little Dreamers (LIDR) is Australia’s leading Young Carer organisation, supporting young people who provide unpaid care for a family member affected by disability, chronic or mental illness, addiction or frail age. Watch 3 min video
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs – 1300 375 330 – appointments for anyone feeling overwhelmed or in need of support with mental health.
- Mental Health Complaints Commission (MHCC) – Digital and print resources in 20 languages through community-approved translations that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for each community.
- Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) – Small Business Engagement Program to benefit business owners, staff, and customers.
- MiACCESS Multilingual Information Access to resources & information – A purpose-built website for CALD people with disability, carers and communities.
- Migrant Resource Centre North West Region (MRCNWR) – Diversity and Disability YouTube Channel
- Moving Pictures launched 12 new short films aimed at raising awareness about dementia, and the importance of early diagnosis to enable better treatment and quality of life. Watch the films
- Multicultural Health Connect (MHC) – hotline that can be used to find health services such as doctors, hospitals, and community health centres. The hotline is available 11.30am-8pm, 7 days a week - including public holidays. Call the hotline on 1800 186 815.
- Mungo Explorer – online learning platform by Cultural Infusion (CUIN). An inquiry based resource aligned with the Australian curriculum and covers Year 4 First Contact and Year 7 Ancient History. Allowing teachers to share Indigenous perspectives, historical and scientific thinking to teach students about the remarkable story of Mungo Man and Mungo Lady.
- MyAus Covid-19 app – Multilingual resource application produced by Migration Council Australia (MCA) for Australia's culturally and linguistically diverse communities about COVID - 19, it's impact and available support.
- My Body. My Health – a five-part series of educational presentations to help organisations deliver health information to women from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
- National Disability Gateway – a one-stop shop from the Department of Social Services assisting all people with disability, their families and carers to locate and access services across Australia
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – Information about changes to how the NDIS work during the COVID -19 pandemic in 12 languages.
- National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) – free training activities for LGBTIQ+ people with disability
- National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC) is the peak organisation representing ethnic community broadcasters across Australia. Listen to news
- National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC) – translated audio explainers of COVID-19 and flu vaccinations on SoundCloud. Translated audio available includes Arabic, Cantonese, Dari, Dinka, Hindi, Mandarinand Vietnamese. Listen today
- NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – Information contains links to updates, training, alerts, and resources for NDIS participants and providers.
- NURSE-ON-CALL – 1300 60 60 24 – expert health information and advice
- NWMPHN Maintaining good mental health through the pandemic through in-language videos. Help spread the message of looking after our mental health in Hindi, Cantonese, Mandarin, Dinka and Vietnamese.
- Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) – promoting The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line (OPCSL) within ethno-specific communities.
- Orange Door – for adults, children and young people experiencing family violence
- Palliative Care Advice Service (PCAS) – supporting people diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses and those who support them.
- Paramount Chief Kuol Adol Foundation (PCKAF) aiming to improve the livelihoods of South Sudanese communities through programs in both South Sudan and Melbourne.
- Parentline – 13 22 89 – for parents and carers
- Parenting courses by Relationships Victoria (REVI) offers free 6 to 12 week courses for parents to learn better ways to connect with their children and family in a culturally sensitive way.
- Pathfinders National Aboriginal Birth Certificate Program (PNABCP) – Canberra not-for-profit group helping make life easier for people in need. As part of its many programs, it helps provide free birth certificates and registrations for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community
- Port Phillip Men’s Shed provides a safe and caring mateship environment. Our members hail from all walks of life and from different age groups. Women are welcome to participate.
- Prejudice Motivated Crime in Victoria and Reporting – Victoria Police website, an animated video (2 min) and poster. Resources are available in English, Arabic, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Hindi, Korean, Persian, Punjabi, Somali, Urdu and Vietnamese. Explore the resources
- Reconciliation Victoria – promoting reconciliation across Victoria, promoting deeper understanding, respect and justice for and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
- Red Earth (REEA)'s School Immersions are all-inclusive, comprehensive programs designed to open the hearts and minds of students to the beauty and realities of life in remote Indigenous Australia. Find out more
- Refugee Council of Australia (RCA) – Face-to-Face program involves presentations to students from a speaker with a refugee background. Learn more
- Safe and Equal (SAE)'s Are You Safe at Home? website features lots of helpful information around family violence and where to go for help. Learn about family violence. Watch a video in your language
- Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre – Victoria’s statewide first response service for women, young people and children experiencing family violence. Tel 1800 015 188 – family violence specialists available 24/7
- Safer and Stronger Communities Pilot, South East Community Links (SECL) – In-language videos for family violence prevention and multilingual resources for Dari, Hazaragi, Hindi, Punjabi and Tamil speaking community members. View on SECL website
- St Kilda Repair Cafe (SKRC) – free monthly repair cafe sessions at the Port Phillip EcoCentre on the second Sunday of each month from 2-5pm. Volunteers fix or mend, offer their time and skills to help make possible repairs free of charge to damaged items from home
- Self Advocacy Resource Unit (SARU) supports Victorian self-advocacy groups run by and for people with intellectual disability, people with acquired brain injury and people with complex communication support needs. Watch 'Live Our Lives' (4 mins music video).
- SBS – news and information about coronavirus (COVID - 19) available in 63 languages.
- SBS عربي News streams live at 8pm on weeknights and SBS 中文 News is live from 8.30 pm on weeknights and available to stream at any time on SBS On Demand.
- SBS Interactive 2021 Census Explorer
- Scanlon Foundation Research Institute's (SFRI) 2022 Mapping Social Cohesion
- Scanlon Foundation Research Institute (SFRI) – Voices of Australia podcast explores all things interesting in the world of social cohesion. Listen
- Scope - Key word sign video, posters and easy english resources on communicating COVID-19.
- SisterWorks is a not-for-profit social enterprise, empowering migrant and refugee women by connecting them with entrepreneurship and employment opportunities. Empowerment Hubs are workplaces and training centres providing opportunities for women to share their experiences with other women and develop pathways to education, employment, entrepreneurship and leadership.
- Social Services Jobs Guarantee program - Victorian Diploma of Community Services graduates between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2024
- Spiritual Health Association (SHA) in partnership with Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) has been running The Spirituality & Diversity Discussion Project since 2019. Read More
- StarHealth fact sheets on COVID-19 are now available – using only valid information sources for its fact sheets, distilling the key points from only trusted sources.
- Staying safe in the water – how to enjoy our state's waterways including beaches, rivers and lakes.
- Summer Foundation (SUFO)'s Reasonable & Necessary podcast series helps simplify the NDIS for participants, their families and anyone supporting NDIS participants.
- Survive the heat campaign – raising awareness of the risks extreme heat poses to the health of all Victorians.
- Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients. Over 70 years' experience in language services and access to more than 2700 interpreters in more than 150 languages. The phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation in Australia who needs an interpreter.
- VALID – 16 Page plain language guide to NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation
- Vietnamese resources supporting people with disability and their families, friends and carers – a suite of Vietnamese resources available in English and Vietnamese informing how to articulate rights and entitlements, negotiate service agreements and conditions with support providers.
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) partnering with Cinespace developed a fictional short film that tests contestants on their knowledge of racism. Watch the video (6 mins) and how to report racism in Victoria through VEOHRC. Visit Reducing Racism information hub to understand your rights, know the options available to report your experiences, and obtain help.
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) surveyed 1500 Victorians and targeted follow up interviews were used to create the commission’s two new research pandemic snapshots – Supporting workers with disability and Juggling parenting, caring and work. Explore the research snapshots, FaceBook
- Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) online community VMConnect is home to a dedicated Group for multicultural young people living in Victoria
- Victorian Polio immunisation factsheets
- The Victorian Sick Pay Guarantee provides 38 hours a year of sick and carer's pay at the national minimum wage ($21.38 per hour). Translations available in 19 different languages.
- Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH) seminars are open to individuals, from all disciplines and working in all sectors, who are based in Australia and interested in diversity and mental health.
- Victorian Volunteering opportunities available.
- Volunteer West (VOWE) – culturally inclusive toolkit.
- Water Well Project works with people with migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds to provide health education to improve health and wellbeing. Releasing a series of simple but informative videos on health and wellbeing topics including COVID-19 vaccination, mental health for kids, and preventative healthcare. Learn about The Water Well Project
- Women’s Information and Referral Exchange (WIRE) – Free support, referral and information for all Victorian women, nonbinary and gender-diverse people.
- Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) – women and non-binary people with disability, sharing a diverse range of experiences
- Yarra Energy Foundation (YEF) and sustainability consultancy Point Advisory have produced a comprehensive document full of relevant information, step-by-step advice, and guidance on how to tackle the roadblocks faced by apartment tenants, owners, and management companies when approaching solar for apartments. Download guide
- Youth and Family Support Network (YFSN) delivering activities and initiatives that empower local African-Australian communities to tackle racism and support social cohesion. Watch video (2 mins)
ACKNOWLEDGING
30. Acknowledgment to Sources
This is a consolidated account of information current at time of issuance, sourced, collated and provided by Victorian Multicultural Commission, Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria, various Government Authorities, community organisations, public domain and individuals, received with gratitude.
31. Bye bye to Essentialists
Us non-essentialists will endeavour to manage our expection of miracles and do our best to follow rules while staying out of the way.
Contact your closest friendly non-essentialist if you need anything that can be done remotely. Bye bye to Essentialists for now, please leave to attend to the essential work. That is all from the Caretaker at this time.
32. Self-Isolators, Non-Essentials And The Homebound
Meanwhile, if with a surplus of time, this and the following is offered. Discuss with sincerity. Deny untruth. Dismiss unuseful. Accept useful. Adapt to change. Adopt least effort most benefit. Adept with sharing. Enjoy throughout. As each case may be. Round about. And again. Or not.
