BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://eccv.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240208T173000 DTSTAMP:20240123T015745Z CREATED:20240123T012516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T015745Z UID:33132-1707408000-1707413400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Workshop: Understanding financial elder abuse DESCRIPTION:Did you know that financial abuse is one of the most common forms of elder abuse? Older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds can be particularly vulnerable due to a lack of awareness and barriers in accessing services. \nECCV and Financial Counselling Victoria (FCVic) is hosting an online information session on8 February at 4pm-5.30pm to help you learn more about financial elder abuse and how to support seniors. \nThis interactive workshop will provide information about seniors’ financial rights\, and how seniors can access resources and support services\, including financial counsellors. \nThis workshop is aimed at multicultural seniors’ group leaders\, bicultural workers\, and community leaders. \nThe speakers will be: \n\nLyn Dundon – Project Coordinator\, Financial Counselling Victoria\nMichele Padbury – Financial Counsellor\, VincentCare Victoria\n\nYou must register to attend this session. Registrants will be provided with a Zoom meeting link. \nFind out more about ECCV’s elder abuse prevention work here. \n \n Reserve your spot URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/workshop-understanding-financial-elder-abuse/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Understanding-financial-elder-abuse-workshop-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T200000 DTSTAMP:20231108T011406Z CREATED:20231103T045307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T011406Z UID:31906-1701367200-1701374400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:ECCV Annual General Meeting 2023 DESCRIPTION:ECCV is holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 on Thursday\, 30 November at the Maltese Community Council of Victoria in Parkville. We are delighted to host The Hon Steve Bracks AC as this year’s keynote speaker. \nElections for 2023-25 vacancies on the ECCV Board of Directors will also take place at the AGM. Voting will open at 5pm and the AGM proper will commence at 6pm. \nEveryone is welcome to attend the AGM\, but please note that only ECCV members are eligible to take part in the elections. \nLight refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions\, get in touch at events@eccv.org.au. \n \n Reserve your spot URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-annual-general-meeting-2023/ LOCATION:Maltese Community Council of Victoria\, 467-477 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3052\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231008T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231008T150000 DTSTAMP:20230927T043828Z CREATED:20230927T025802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T043828Z UID:31520-1696768200-1696777200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Greater Dandenong Multicultural Communities for the Voice DESCRIPTION:Join ECCV\, the City of Greater Dandenong and Bunurong Land Council on Sunday\, 8 October for an open conversation about the upcoming Voice referendum. \nThe event will begin with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony in Harmony Square\, followed by a panel discussion at the Dandenong Civic Centre. \nWe are pleased to have these special guests on the panel: \n• Jillian West – Proud Bunurong and Palawa woman\, Bunurong Land Council• Aunty Irene Fisher – Proud Jawoyn woman\, Chair of Nairm Marr Djambana Gathering Place • Rabecca Mphande – President of Afri-Aus iLEAC\, Secretary of Voice of the Outer South East• Dr Shireen Morris – Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School\, Director of Radical Centre Reform Lab• Aran Mylvaganam – Founder of Tamil Refugee Council\, Community Development Officer at South-East Monash Legal Service \nHana Assafiri OAM\, outstanding community advocate and founder of the iconic Moroccan Soup Bar\, will moderate the panel discussion. \nThere will be an audience Q&A after the panel discussion. We encourage you to attend and ask questions. Come along to learn more about the referendum\, what it aims to achieve and why it’s a positive step forward for all Australians. \nDate: Sunday\, 8 October 2023Time: 12:30pm – 3pmVenue: Harmony Square for the Smoking Ceremony\, Dandenong Civic Centre for the forum \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/dandenong-voice-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CGD-voice-ECCV-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230925T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230925T203000 DTSTAMP:20230908T020900Z CREATED:20230905T044511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T020900Z UID:31327-1695664800-1695673800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Why Yes? Why now? Multicultural Communities and the Voice | ECCV Forum DESCRIPTION:On 14 October\, Australians will vote on whether or not to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. The upcoming referendum is a landmark moment in our country’s history\, and its result will have major impacts not only for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples\, but for all Australians. \nSo\, what does the referendum mean? What does a First Nations Voice aim to achieve\, why is it important and how will it affect multicultural communities? \nAll these questions and more will be answered at our forum on Monday\, 25 September. The event will involve an in-depth panel discussion about the referendum and the importance of recognising First Peoples in the Constitution\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nJoining us on the panel will be special guests: \n\nAzmeena Hussain OAM\, Islamic Museum of Australia Chairperson and Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn \nAunty Esme Bamblett\, CEO of Aboriginal Advancement League and member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria\nProfessor Mark Rose\, Pro Vice-Chancellor\, Indigenous Strategy and Innovation at Deakin University \nSheena Watt MP\, Member for Northern Metropolitan\nDr Shireen Morris\, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School and Director of the Radical Centre Reform Lab \n\nModerating the panel will be Maria Dimopoulos AM\, Director of Myriad Kofkin Global and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Federation University’s National Centre for Reconciliation\, Truth & Justice. \nDATE: Monday\, 25 September 2023TIME: 6pm – 8:30pmVENUE: Coburg Town Hall | 90 Bell St\, Coburg VIC 3058 \nThis event is free\, but registrations are essential. Light refreshments will be provided. \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/why-yes-why-now-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Coburg-forum-banner-v4.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230921T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230921T140000 DTSTAMP:20230920T002128Z CREATED:20230918T112219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T002128Z UID:31419-1695301200-1695304800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Additional Carer Respite Funding 2023-25 program - online information session DESCRIPTION:ECCV is holding an online information session for multicultural organisations interested in applying for Victorian Government grants to help unpaid carers access respite. \nOur online session on Thursday\, 21 September at 1pm-2pm will provide information about the Additional Carer Respite Funding 2023-25 program\, including eligibility\, how to apply\, and other guidelines. \nThe grants are part of the Victorian Government’s $38 million funding over 4 years for unpaid carers across Victoria to access respite\, particularly carers in regional and rural areas and from diverse communities. Eligible organisations can apply for amounts starting at $30\,000 per year ($60\,000 over 2 years). \nApplications for additional respite funding close on 29 September. \nFind out more about the grants here: https://www.vic.gov.au/additional-respite-funding \nYou can also contact ECCV for more information about the grants on (03) 9354 9555 or eccv@eccv.org.au. \nDATE: Thursday\, 21 September 2023TIME: 1:00PM – 2:00PM \nYou must register to attend this session. Registrants will be provided with a Teams meeting link. \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/additional-carer-respite-funding-2023-25-program-online-information-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Carer-respite-grants-Eventbrite-tile.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230828T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230828T200000 DTSTAMP:20230828T022311Z CREATED:20230810T020007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T022311Z UID:31229-1693245600-1693252800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Multicultural Community Forum on a First Nations Voice DESCRIPTION:On 28 August\, ECCV is co-hosting a multicultural community forum on the Voice referendum in partnership with Fraser for Yes and Yes23. \nWe will hear from guest speakers: \n\nGuyson Baker\, National Indigenous Officer at the Australian Workers’ Union\nDr Shireen Morris\, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie Law School and Director of the Radical Centre Reform Lab\nMohamed Mohideen OAM\, Victorian Multicultural Commissioner and Vice-President at the Islamic Council of Victoria\nDr Berhan Ahmed\, CEO at Africause and adjunct Professor at the University of Melbourne\n\nThe forum will be an opportunity for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to hear from a constitutional lawyer as well as leaders from First Nations and multicultural communities about the importance of supporting the referendum and a First Nations Voice to Parliament. \nThis is a free event\, but registrations are essential. \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/fraser-voice-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fraser-for-yes-banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230813T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230813T143000 DTSTAMP:20230802T131903Z CREATED:20230727T061735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T131903Z UID:30710-1691928000-1691937000@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Multicultural Australia for the Voice Town Hall DESCRIPTION:ECCV is co-hosting an interactive town hall next month with Settlement Services International and the Multicultural Australia for Voice alliance about the upcoming referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Join us on 13 August at Springvale City Hall to discuss why constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is important\, and how this can be achieved through a Voice to Parliament. \nWe will hear from guest speakers: \n\n Linda Burney MP\, Minister for Indigenous Australians\nTasneem Chopra OAM\, cross-cultural consultant and Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion trainer\nMichael Long OAM\, activist and former athlete\nMajak Daw\, former AFL player \n\n Andrew Giles MP\, Minister for Immigration\, Citizenship & Multicultural Affairs\, Clare O’Neil MP\, Minister for Home Affairs & Cyber Security and Julian Hill MP\, Federal Member for Bruce will also give short addresses at the event. \nThis event is an opportunity for our diverse communities to come together to discuss why constitutional recognition matters\, what the Voice can achieve and how the support of multicultural communities is pivotal to a successful referendum. You will be able to share your thoughts\, ask questions and find out more about how to get involved.  \nThe interactive town hall will begin at 1pm with market stalls\, live performances and other festivities kicking off at 12pm. \nFestivities: 12pm | Interactive Town Hall: 1pm – 2:30pmDate: Sunday\, 13 August 2023Venue: Springvale City Hall (18 Grace Park Ave\, Springvale) \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/voice-town-hall-springvale/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2307-Multicultural-SSI-Banner.webp ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230615T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230615T200000 DTSTAMP:20230614T061543Z CREATED:20230526T051048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T061543Z UID:28600-1686852000-1686859200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Beyond Symbolism: Tackling Racism Together DESCRIPTION:ECCV is excited to host our special member forum on Thursday\, 15 June at Box Hill Town Hall\, exploring how we can go beyond symbolism and meaningfully tackle racism together. \nThe first part of the forum will focus on the Victorian Government’s Anti-Racism Strategy. Nathan Lambert MP\, Co-Chair of the Anti-Racism Taskforce\, will provide an update on the Strategy’s development and lead discussions on how it can best address the needs and challenges of our diverse migrant and refugee communities. This will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and provide feedback on the Strategy’s proposed goals. \nA panel discussion and Q&A session will follow\, exploring effective anti-racism responses. Moderated by Rana Ebrahimi\, the panel will include Nathan Lambert MP\, Anti-Racism Taskforce member and Baw Baw Shire councillor Farhat Firdous\, Ubuntu Project CEO Nor Shanino and Victoria University Associate Professor Mario Peucker. \nRead more about the forum’s speakers here. \nTIME: 6pm – 8pmDATE: Thursday\, 15 June 2023VENUE: Lower Hall\, Box Hill Town Hall | 1022 Whitehorse Road\, Box Hill VIC 3128 \nLight refreshments will be provided. Registration is essential as spots will be limited. \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/tackling-racism-together/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Anti-racism-forum-banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230427T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230427T200000 DTSTAMP:20230420T050740Z CREATED:20230418T043704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T050740Z UID:26857-1682618400-1682625600@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Consultation: Have your say on Melbourne's train network DESCRIPTION:We are seeking Registrations of Interest from multicultural community leaders to join a consultation workshop to discuss the barriers people from migrant and refugee communities face when using Melbourne’s train network. \nECCV is working with Metro Trains Melbourne to gain a greater understanding of the major challenges people from migrant and refugee communities face when using Melbourne’s train network. \nAs part of this project\, we are inviting Registrations of Interest from multicultural community leaders to an in-person consultation workshop at 6-8pm on Thursday\, 27 April 2023 to share their experiences\, ideas and concerns. \nYour input will inform the strategy Metro Trains is developing to increase the confidence of multicultural communities to travel with Metro and to enhance their overall experience. \nLight refreshments will be provided and you will receive a $100 voucher in appreciation of your time. \nNote: Spaces for this consultation are limited. Register below and ECCV will confirm your place and provide further details ahead of the event. \nDate & Time:Thursday\, 27 April\, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. \nVenue:Maltese Community Council of Victoria\, 477 Royal Parade\, Parkville(corner Royal Parade\, entry via Levers Street)Venue and on-street parking available. \nTram Route: 55 – Stop 17 \nGet Directions \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/consultation-have-your-say-on-melbournes-train-network/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Metro-Trains-workshop.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230404T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230404T120000 DTSTAMP:20230328T061126Z CREATED:20230306T031132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T061126Z UID:25713-1680604200-1680609600@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:FORUM: Understanding carer needs in multicultural communities DESCRIPTION:ECCV is hosting an online forum on 4 April focusing on improving the wellbeing of carers from migrant and refugee backgrounds. \nThe forum will discuss issues faced by carers in culturally and linguistically diverse communities\, including identifying hidden carers\, access to appropriate support services\, and risk factors that may lead to elder abuse in care relationships.  \nThe event is aimed at multicultural and ethno-specific organisations and carers groups. It is part of ECCV’s Recognising and Respecting Carers project\, which is delivered in partnership with Carers Victoria\, with funding from the Victorian Government. \nSpeakers will be: \n\nJudith Abbott Chief Executive Officer\, Carers Victoria\nMoreen Pakwan Carer Support Advisory Manager\, Carers Victoria\nEmiliano Zucchi Chief Executive Officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria\nHayat Doughan Carer capacity Building project officer\, Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria\nRanda Abboud Volunteer President\, Arabic Women Seniors group.  \n\nThis is a free event\, but registrations are essential.  \nTIME: 10:30am to 12:00pmDATE: Tuesday\, 4 April 2023LOCATION: Online via Zoom   \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The project is funded by the Victorian Government. URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/forum-understanding-carer-needs-in-multicultural-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Carer-Flyer-2022.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20230309T120000 DTSTAMP:20230306T063551Z CREATED:20230306T024915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T063551Z UID:25676-1678356000-1678363200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Multicultural Community Consultation on Climate Change DESCRIPTION:What do you think about climate change? What steps can our diverse migrant and refugee communities need to take on the issue? \nECCV invites you to join a multicultural community consultation workshop on climate change\, as part of a nationwide research project led by the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) and the Multicultural Leadership Initiative (MLI). \nThe workshop will give you the opportunity to share your thoughts on climate change and your insights on how to effectively engage members of your community to take action. \nAll workshop participants will receive $50 for their time and effort. Light refreshments will be provided. \nIf you have any questions\, get in touch via email at eccv@eccv.org.au. \nTIME: 10:00am to 12:00pmDATE: Thursday\, 9 March 2023LOCATION: Mezzanine\, The Greek Centre | 168 Lonsdale St\, Melbourne \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/multicultural-climate-change-consultation/ LOCATION:Greek Community of Melbourne\, 168 Lonsdale Street Mezzanine Level\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Climate-consult-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T200000 DTSTAMP:20221123T063201Z CREATED:20221123T062406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221123T063201Z UID:22349-1670524200-1670529600@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Multicultural Forum DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join our online forum to learn more about how your family\, friends\, and community can remain COVIDsafe during the current surge in cases. The forum will feature a presentation by guest speaker Dr Steven Lu\, who will share the latest public health information. There will be a Q&A section\, where Dr Lu will be available to answer your questions. \nDr Lu is a Specialist General Practitioner and Clinical Champion for the Victorian Department of Health’s COVID Response Program. This is a free forum\, but registrations are essential. \nTIME: 6:30pm to 8:00pmDATE: Thursday\, 8 December 2022LOCATION: Online via Zoom  \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-multicultural-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Forum-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T200000 DTSTAMP:20221109T040430Z CREATED:20221109T022014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T040430Z UID:22121-1669831200-1669838400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2022 DESCRIPTION:Notice of Annual General Meeting\nDear members and friends\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) Annual General Meeting 2022: \nWhen: Wednesday\, 30 November 2022 at 6PMVenue: The Greek Centre – Mezzanine Level\, 168 Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne(Click here for directions) \nAs well as the formal business of our AGM\, you will have the opportunity to learn about our many achievements and challenges over the past year\, regroup after the Victorian election and discuss advocacy priorities for our members and our communities over the coming year. \nYou can register to attend the AGM below and will receive confirmation details upon your registration. \nWe thank you for your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you at the Greek Centre. \n \n Register to attend\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Guest Speaker\nWe are delighted to have Dr Sandro Demaio\, CEO of VicHealth as our guest speaker. \nSandro is a globally-renowned public health expert and advocate as well as being a medical doctor – and he has a passion for food\, health and wellbeing. \nHe has led the establishment of Future Healthy Champions which is helping to create a healthier future for young Victorians. ECCV is proud to be working with VicHealth to support this initiative. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n\n\n\nWelcome\, Acknowledgement of Country\, Board Apologies\nDeclaration of Conflict of Interest\nApproval of Agenda Items\nConfirmation of the Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting\nChairperson’s Report\nTreasurer’s Report and acceptance of the FY21-22 audited accounts\nAppointment of Auditor\nChief Executive Officer’s Report\nOther Business\nGuest speaker: Dr Sandro Demaio\, CEO of VicHealth\nLife Membership Nomination: Marion Lau\n\n\n\n \n Download Minutes of the 2021 AGM\n \n Download FY 21-22 audited accounts URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/annual-general-meeting-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AGM_2022_ECCV_16x9.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T203000 DTSTAMP:20221005T024006Z CREATED:20220929T040604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T024006Z UID:21584-1666290600-1666297800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:State Election Forum 2022 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you to ECCV’s State Election Forum on Thursday\, 20 October\, where we will present our Election Platform and discuss the key issues for multicultural communities ahead of November’s Victorian election. \nWe will be joined by MPs from across the political spectrum\, who will respond to the ideas and recommendations put forward in our State Election Platform 2022 and share their policies and plans to support migrant and refugee communities over the next four years. You will have the opportunity to ask the MPs questions about the issues important to you and your community. \n \nOur guest speakers will be: \n\nSheena Watt MP\, Parliamentary Secretary for Housing (Labor Party)\nDavid Davis MP\, Shadow Treasurer (Liberal Party)\nSamantha Ratnam MP\, Leader of the Victorian Greens\nFiona Patten MP\, Leader of the Reason Party\n\nDATE: Thursday\, 20 OctoberTIME: 6:30pmLOCATION: Brunswick Town Hall \nThis is a free event\, but registration is essential as capacity is limited. \n\n\n \n Register now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/sep-forum-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Event-banner-SEF.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T200000 DTSTAMP:20221010T020723Z CREATED:20211126T064619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T020723Z UID:16846-1665685800-1665691200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:10th Annual Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration DESCRIPTION:The 10th Annual Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration will take place on Thursday\, 13 October at the Wheeler Centre. Our eminent speaker for this special event will be The Hon Tony Pagone AM KC\, a former judge of the Federal Court of Australia\, who has made a significant contribution to Australian public life during his distinguished legal career. \nThe Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration is held each year in honour of one of ECCV’s founders\, Walter Lippmann\, who was a strong advocate for multiculturalism and campaigner on issues relating to ethnic communities within Victoria and throughout Australia. Inaugurated in 2011 by former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser\, the oration has provided an opportunity for eminent Australians to reflect on issues relating to Australia’s identity and multiculturalism. Former speakers have included Gillian Triggs\, Tim Costello\, Julian Burnside\, Arnold Zable\, Michael Kirby and Marcia Langton. \nIf you have any queries\, please email eccv@eccv.org.au.We would like to thank Language Loop for sponsoring this event\, and the Lippmann family for their ongoing support.  \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/10th-annual-walter-lippmann-memorial-oration/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ECCV-Events-Page-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T193000 DTSTAMP:20230402T123006Z CREATED:20220804T065217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T123006Z UID:20914-1661880600-1661887800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Call for Participants in Consultations about Multicultural Mental Health Data DESCRIPTION:If you are a mental health service provider\, researcher\, policy-maker\, community organisation\, consumer or carer\, or if your work is related to the mental health needs of multicultural communities\, ECCV would love to hear from you. \nECCV is collaborating with the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and KPMG to undertake two consultation workshops in August and September about collecting mental health data. \nThe recommendations collected from these consultations will be used to inform the Department of Health’s ongoing reforms to make the collection of mental health data more culturally safe\, accessible and relevant to the needs of all Victorians from diverse backgrounds. \nECCV and VMC will be holding two 2-hour online consultation workshops: \n\n5:30pm-7:30pm\, Tuesday 30 August | register here\n10:00am-12:00pm Monday 5 September | register here\n\nWe are particularly interested in hearing about any challenges you have experienced in collecting or using mental health data relating\, and what solutions you have discovered to overcome these issues. \nThe meetings will be held online using Zoom. All information gathered in the consultations will be de-identified. Interpreters in your language can be provided if needed. \nWe cannot do this important work without you! \nIf you or your organisation is interested in finding out more about these consultations\, please contact Martin Plowman at mplowman@eccv.org.au or 0401 153 765. URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/call-for-participants-in-consultations-about-multicultural-mental-health-data/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ECCV-and-VMC-will-be-holding-two-2-hour-online-consultation-workshops-at-·-530pm-730pm-Tuesday-30-August-·-1000am-1200pm-Monday-5-September.png ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Plowman":MAILTO:mplowman@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618 DTSTAMP:20220207T071034Z CREATED:20211111T021141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T071034Z UID:17008-1655337600-1655510399@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:FECCA 2022: Advancing Multicultural Australia Conference DESCRIPTION:ECCV and The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) are hosting the biennial FECCA conference\, Advancing Multicultural Australia\, which has been postponed to 16-17 June 2022 due to concerns about current COVID-19 outbreaks across the nation. Early bird and the deadline for scholarship applications have been extended to 31 March. \nWe look forward to welcoming delegates from around the country to Melbourne for FECCA 2022\, where we will have the opportunity to discuss the key issues around diversity and inclusion\, multiculturalism and migration and so much more. \nThe conference will be held at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins on Thursday 16- Friday 17 June 2022. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nProfessor Megan Davis:  Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and Professor of Law at UNSW.\nBehrouz Boochani: Journalist\, Human Rights advocate\, writer\, film producer.\nKumi Taguchi: Journalist\, broadcaster and current host of Insight on SBS.\nNyadol Nudon: Lawyer\, community advocate\, writer and public speaker.\nPatricia Turner: CEO of National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.\n\nWe know these have been challenging times and we look forward to coming together in Melbourne for Australia’s premier multicultural conference. \n \n Register and find out more on FECCA 2020 website URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/fecca-2022-advancing-multicultural-australia-conference-in-melbourne/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fecca2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220524T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220524T123000 DTSTAMP:20220520T014158Z CREATED:20220427T232117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T014158Z UID:19743-1653388200-1653395400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Forum: Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19 on People with Disability DESCRIPTION:We are excited to invite you to a special online forum next Tuesday\, 24 May to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and wellbeing of people with disability from migrant and refugee communities. Organised by ECCV’s Statewide Disability Network\, the forum will bring together disability advocates\, mental health specialists\, as well as people with lived experience. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Margherita Coppolino\, Chair of the Statewide Disability Network and President of the National Ethnic Disability Alliance. Our guest speakers will include: \n\nPinar Tankir and Betsy Rajan\, CALD Engagement Workers in the Partners in Wellbeing program with NEAMI National\nChristian Astourian\, Program Manager of the Diversity & Disability program at the Migrant Resource Centre North West\nJosef Szwarc\, Senior Advisor Policy and Advocacy at the Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture (Foundation House)\nNyrob Majak\, member of the Diversity & Disability program\, and Peer Facilitator for ECCV’s Raise Our Voices project\nUli Kaplan\, disability advocate and CEO of Life is a Battlefield\n\nParticipants will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. \n  \nDATE: Tuesday\, 24 May \nTIME: 10:30am – 12:30pm \nLOCATION: Online via Zoom \n\nRegistration is essential. Once you have registered\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting details. \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/multicultural-disability-forum-psychosocial-mental-health-impacts-on-people-with-disability-during-covid-19-pandemic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Multicultural-Disability-Forum-Living-with-COVID-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T200000 DTSTAMP:20220509T022118Z CREATED:20220509T021843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T022118Z UID:20132-1652293800-1652299200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Hume residents DESCRIPTION:We invite all community members living in the Hume City Council catchment\, including parents\, grandparents and caregivers of children aged 5-11\, to join ECCV and Hume City Council for a free information session o nhow to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. Mohamed Mohideen\, the Head of Priority Communities Engagement at the Victorian Department of Health\, will be presenting at the session and available to answer questions afterwards. \nECCV is proud to present this session as part of our COVID-19 Multicultural Outreach Project. \nThe session will be held via Zoom. Please click on the link below to register. \n \n Register now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-hume-residents/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kids-Flyer-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T123000 DTSTAMP:20220324T233925Z CREATED:20220318T044754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T233925Z UID:18830-1648722600-1648729800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Disability Service Navigation Workshop DESCRIPTION:Do you need help to access disability support? ECCV is holding an online workshop to help you understand the Disability Gateway\, MiAccess\, and Disability Liaison Officer program. We will hear from the following speakers at the workshop: \n\nLizzie Castles Statewide Coordinator\, Victorian Disability Liaison Officer program\nMackenzie Small\, Partnership Specialist & Misha Stemper\, Partnership Coordinator at the Disability Gateway\nRea Singh Engagement Lead – Cultural Perspective\, MiAccess\n\nThis workshop is for people with disability from migrant and refugee backgrounds\, their carers and families\, as well as any organisations that would like to know more about these services. The workshop is an initiative of ECCV’s Statewide Disability Network. \nFor further information or if you require support to participate\, please contact Nimo Hersi at nhersi@eccv.org.au. \n \n Register now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/disability-service-navigation-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T113000 DTSTAMP:20220328T064857Z CREATED:20220328T045512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T064857Z UID:18956-1648722600-1648726200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:How to Apply for Carer Support and Respite Grants DESCRIPTION:ECCV is holding an Information Session for multicultural organisations interested in applying for the new round of Carer Support and Respite Grants from the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing (DFFH). \nThe session will provide an overview of the two grants on offer and an opportunity to ask questions of DFFH staff. \nThe Information session will be held via Zoom on Thursday 31 March at 10:30 – 11:30am. \nIf you wish to attend\, please register through the link below: \nApplications are to be completed and submitted online at https://www.vic.gov.au/support-carers-program-funding https://www.vic.gov.au/additional-respite-funding \nFor further information please contact Tonina Gucciardo-Masci\, ECCV Ageing Well Lead on 0478 218 564  or tgmasci@eccv.org.au \n \n Register here URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/how-to-apply-for-carer-support-and-respite-grants/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Copy-of-ECCV-Events-Page-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220324T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220324T200000 DTSTAMP:20220314T053120Z CREATED:20220303T051109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T053120Z UID:18129-1648144800-1648152000@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:ECCV Annual General Meeting 2022 DESCRIPTION:ECCV’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is being held on Thursday 24 March 2022 at the Maltese Community Council of Victoria in Parkville. \nWe are delighted to have Victorian Emergency Management Commissioner\, Andrew Crisp\, as our guest speaker. Andrew has supported the establishment of the Multicultural Emergency Management Partnership\, which is strengthening relationships between multicultural leaders and emergency services organisations to improve outcomes from emergencies. \nElection of Board Members for the 2022-23 period will take place at the AGM. Voting will open at 5pm and the AGM will commence at 6pm. \nFurther information regarding the AGM can be located here. \nLight refreshments will be provided. Please register to attend. \nPlease note that due to current COVID-19 safety measures\, all AGM attendees must be fully vaccinated and present a valid vaccination certificate to enter the premises. \n \n Register now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/annual-general-meeting-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220319 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328 DTSTAMP:20220322T053552Z CREATED:20220322T053246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T053552Z UID:18875-1647648000-1648425599@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Cultural Diversity Week 2022 DESCRIPTION:ECCV is proud to support Cultural Diversity Week 2022. Every year in March\, Cultural Diversity Week bring Victorians together to celebrate the colourful sounds\, sights\, movements and tastes of the state’s rich multicultural communities. Cultural Diversity Week invites us to reconnect\, share and express ourselves creatively through this year’s theme; ‘Connecting Through Culture’. \nThe United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination paved the way for Cultural Diversity Week. This International Day\, observed on 21 March each year\, reminds us that while celebrating multiculturalism is vital\, so too is supporting and advocating on behalf of multicultural communities. While racism exists\, we must continue to use our voice to work with and for communities to see it eliminated. \nTo find out more about the activities and resources the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the Victorian government have in store for Cultural Diversity Week\, click the button below. \n \n Find out more URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/cultural-diversity-week-2022/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/274982273_317331633761173_8932582898120096829_n.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T143000 DTSTAMP:20220208T062345Z CREATED:20220201T012712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T062345Z UID:17943-1645534800-1645540200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Member Forum: 2022 State Election Platform DESCRIPTION:Have your say on priorities for this year’s state election \nWe are pleased to invite you to a special Member Forum to discuss and develop ECCV’s advocacy priorities in the lead-up to the 2022 Victorian state election. \nWe would like to hear from our members about the issues that matter most to your communities to help inform ECCV’s 2022 State Election Platform. \nWhat support do our diverse communities need to recover from the impacts of COVID-19? How do we tackle the racism and structural inequalities that our communities face in the workforce\, education\, healthcare system and beyond? These are just some questions and priorities for the multicultural sector over the next four years. Our recent our Pre-Budget Submission 2022-23\, includes detailed analysis of some of the key issues currently affecting Victoria’s migrant and refugee communities. \nThe Member Forum will also be a great opportunity for our members to meet ECCV’s new CEO\, Emiliano Zucchi\, who is looking forward to working with our members to advocate on behalf of Victoria’s migrant and refugee communities. \nDATE: Tuesday\, 22 February 2022\nTIME: 1:00pm – 2:30pm\nLOCATION: Online via Zoom \nRegistration is essential. Once you have registered\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting details. Please note registrations close 15 February 2022.  \nWe look forward to seeing you there. Please note this is an exclusive event available to ECCV members only. If you are interested in learning more about the ECCV membership program\, please visit our member page. \n \n Register now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/member-forum-2022-state-election-platform/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211207T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211207T113000 DTSTAMP:20211128T011157Z CREATED:20211109T060725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T011157Z UID:16956-1638873000-1638876600@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Speak My Language (Victoria): Living Well with Disability DESCRIPTION:To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities\, ECCV is holding a special online event on 7 December to talk about living well with disability and launch the first of the Victorian Speak My Language (Disability) podcasts. \nJoin us at 10:30am for a panel discussion with Victorian Speak My Language (SML) ‘storytellers’ and ‘travellers’\, discussing their experiences creating the podcasts and sharing their stories. The panel will also include a representative from the national Speak My Language team who will provide an overview about the program. \nLearn about the Speak My Language national program and how to get involved\, whether you have a personal story tell about living well with disability or want to showcase a great inclusiveness initiative in your organisation. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear a preview of one of the Victorian Speak My Language podcasts. \nThe podcasts\, which are being produced in 25 community languages nationally\, feature people sharing real stories and practical advice about living well with disability. Podcasts in Arabic\, Italian\, Greek\, Khmer\, Maltese\, Filipino\, Punjabi\, Tamil\, Korean\, Russian and more community languages are currently available on the Speak My Language website: https://speakmylanguage.com.au \nSpeak My Language (Disability) is a national initiative led by the Ethnic Communities Council of New South Wales and funded by Commonwealth Department of Social Services. The program is proudly delivered via an historic partnership between all State and Territory Ethnic and Multicultural Communities’ Councils across Australia. \nFor information about Speak My Language\, contact Osman Ali Mohamed – Victorian Coordinator at oalimohamed@eccv.org.au. \n \n Register for Zoom event URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/speak-my-language-victoria-living-well-with-disability/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/SML-Web-banner-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211201T123000 DTSTAMP:20211130T071827Z CREATED:20211110T010619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T071827Z UID:16973-1638354600-1638361800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Multicultural Disability Forum: Living with COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to have a disability for people from culturally diverse communities while living in a COVID-19 environment? \nMulticultural Disability Forum: Living with COVID-19\, held by the ECCV Statewide Disability Network\, will bring together a range of speakers\, including experts with lived experience from culturally diverse backgrounds and disability sector organisations to address the most pressing issues that continue to arise from the COVID-19 pandemic. \n This forum aims to provide solutions that will keep people with disability safe in the community as we continue to ease further restrictions in Victoria. Vaccine hesitancy amongst people living with a disability from culturally diverse backgrounds will be among the topics discussed.Please register to join us for this important forum. \n\n\nModerator:Assunta Morrone from Western Health \nSpeakers:– Professor Deb Friedman\, Infectious Diseases Physician and Deputy Chief Health Officer at the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing– Mini Dahiya\, Community Services Manager at Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC). \nPanel Discussion:– Dr Charitha Dissanayake\, RMIT lecturer– Anaab Rooble\, HR and Finance manager at the Victorian Disability Worker Commission– Christian Astourian\, Program Manager\, Diversity and Disability at the Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing \n\nThe Statewide Disability Network is an ECCV-led initiative funded by the Victorian Office for Disability\, run in collaboration with  Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities (ADEC) and Diversity & Disability (DnD).\n\n \n Register for Zoom event URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/living-with-covid-19-disability-access-for-cald-communities-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Multicultural-Disability-Forum-Living-with-COVID-19.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211125T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211125T123000 DTSTAMP:20211119T020641Z CREATED:20211112T054345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T020641Z UID:17115-1637836200-1637843400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for people with disability and their carers DESCRIPTION:We invite people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living with disability\, and their carers\, to join ECCV for a free information session on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.  \nThe session will feature three speakers: Mohamed Mohideen\, Martin\, and Elizabeth Castle. \nMohamed Mohideen\, who is the Head of Priority Communities Engagement in the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program\, will be sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines and COVIDSafe practices.  \nMartin\, who is a person living with disability and a COVID-19 Community Champion\, will be sharing their personal vaccination story.  \nElizabeth Castles\, who is the Statewide Coordinator of the Victorian Disability Liaison Officer Program\, will be sharing information on how Disability Liaison Officers can provide support to people living with disability and their carers.  \nECCV is proud to present this session as part of our COVID-19 Multicultural Outreach Project\, which aims to keep migrant and refugee communities informed\, engaged and supported about the public health response to the pandemic. \nThe session will be held via Zoom. Please click on the link below at 10:30am to join the session. \n \n Join the session URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-people-with-disability-and-their-carers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Facebook-Event-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211117T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211117T210000 DTSTAMP:20211029T042834Z CREATED:20211027T234127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T042834Z UID:16768-1637175600-1637182800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Living with COVID-19: How to Stay Safe Post-Lockdown DESCRIPTION:With the end of lockdown in Victoria and most of the state vaccinated\, we face new challenges on the road to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Join ECCV and Northern Health for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones\, and live safely in the new COVID-19 environment. \nHealth expert\, Associate Professor Craig Aboltins\, will attend the session\, so this is a good opportunity to speak directly with a medical professional and ask any questions you may have. Associate Professor Aboltins is an Infectious Diseases Physician and Director of the Infectious Diseases Department at Northern Health. \nECCV is proud to present this session as part of our COVID-19 Multicultural Outreach Project\, which aims to keep migrant and refugee communities informed\, engaged and supported about the public health response to the pandemic. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom and will also be livestreamed from the ECCV Facebook page. Please register using the links below. \n \n Register for Zoom event\n \n Register for Facebook Live URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/how-to-stay-safe-post-lockdown/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Facebook-Event-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211117T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211117T143000 DTSTAMP:20211117T000510Z CREATED:20211112T054013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T000510Z UID:17110-1637154000-1637159400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for people with disability and their carers DESCRIPTION:We invite people from migrant and refugee backgrounds living with disability\, and their carers\, to join ECCV for a free information session on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.  \nThe session will feature three speakers: Mohamed Mohideen\, Uli\, and Elizabeth Castle. \nMohamed Mohideen\, who is the Head of Priority Communities Engagement in the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program\, will be sharing information about COVID-19 vaccines and COVIDSafe practices.  \nUli\, who is a person living with disability and a COVID-19 Community Champion\, will be sharing their personal vaccination story.  \nElizabeth Castles\, who is the Statewide Coordinator of the Victorian Disability Liaison Officer Program\, will be sharing information on how Disability Liaison Officers can provide support to people living with disability and their carers.  \nECCV is proud to present this session as part of our COVID-19 Multicultural Outreach Project\, which aims to keep migrant and refugee communities informed\, engaged and supported about the public health response to the pandemic. \nThe session will be held via Zoom. Please click on the link below at 1PM to join the session. \n \n Join the session URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-people-with-disability-and-carers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Facebook-Event-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211112T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211112T120000 DTSTAMP:20211026T040220Z CREATED:20211026T040214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T040220Z UID:16655-1636711200-1636718400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Access to advocacy: people with disability from culturally diverse backgrounds during the COVID-19 pandemic DESCRIPTION:About the project \nThe Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is conducting a research project with the aim of understanding the experiences of people with disability from culturally diverse communities in accessing disability advocacy support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This project is funded by the Victorian Office for Disability. \nWe are inviting you\, your carer and family\, to take part in a focus group of 5-7 participants. This focus group will last around 1.5-2 hours. During this meeting you will be able to share your experience in accessing disability advocacy and other support services during the COVID-19 pandemic. \nParticipants will receive a $50 voucher as a reimbursement for their time for participating. \nIf you cannot attend one of these focus groups\, we can organise one-on-one interviews via phone or Zoom another day or time. \nAnything that you tell us during the focus group (or interview) will be kept confidential (private) by ECCV. \nIf you would like to be involved in this research and require support (e.g. interpreter\, support worker\, note taker)\, please make contact with us to confirm your specific needs. \nFor more information or if you’re interested in being involved\, you may contact: \nDr Riccardo ArmilleiECCV Policy & Practice AdvisorEmail: rarmillei@eccv.org.auPhone: 0430330908 \nFocus Groups will take place via Zoom. You can register by clicking on the link below: \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/access-to-advocacy-people-with-disability-from-culturally-diverse-backgrounds-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-3/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR