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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221208T200000
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221130T200000
DTSTAMP:20221109T040430Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221020T203000
DTSTAMP:20221005T024006Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20221013T200000
DTSTAMP:20221010T020723Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220830T193000
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Plowman":MAILTO:mplowman@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220524T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220524T123000
DTSTAMP:20220520T014158Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T200000
DTSTAMP:20220509T022118Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T123000
DTSTAMP:20220324T233925Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T233925Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220331T113000
DTSTAMP:20220328T064857Z
CREATED:20220328T045512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T064857Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220324T200000
DTSTAMP:20220314T053120Z
CREATED:20220303T051109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T053120Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20220322T053552Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T053552Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T143000
DTSTAMP:20220208T062345Z
CREATED:20220201T012712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T062345Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211207T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211207T113000
DTSTAMP:20211128T011157Z
CREATED:20211109T060725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T011157Z
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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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/
LOCATION:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211108T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211108T120000
DTSTAMP:20211026T043258Z
CREATED:20211026T040146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T043258Z
UID:16650-1636365600-1636372800@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-2/
LOCATION:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211105T120000
DTSTAMP:20211026T040110Z
CREATED:20211026T040104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T040110Z
UID:16644-1636106400-1636113600@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/
LOCATION:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211104T200000
DTSTAMP:20211025T080829Z
CREATED:20211025T080736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T080829Z
UID:16632-1636052400-1636056000@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Italian communities
DESCRIPTION:ECCV 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. \nWe invite Victoria’s Italian communities to join ECCV and Patronato INCA for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nHealth expert\, Dr Vanessa Manitta\, will attend the session\, so this is a good opportunity to speak directly with a medical professional and ask any questions you may have. Dr Vanessa Manitta is from an Italian background and is a general haematologist. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register for the session via the button below. \n			\n				Register
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-italian-communities/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211029T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211029T193000
DTSTAMP:20211020T022017Z
CREATED:20211020T021101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T022017Z
UID:16602-1635528600-1635535800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Arabic Speakers
DESCRIPTION:ECCV 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. \nWe invite all members of Victoria’s Arabic-speaking communities to join ECCV and Women’s Health West for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nThe session will be presented in Easy English\, and an Arabic-speaking community outreach worker will be there to support the audience with translations in Arabic. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register for the session via the button below. \n			\n				Register
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-arabic-speakers/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T193000
DTSTAMP:20211020T022307Z
CREATED:20211020T022143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T022307Z
UID:16609-1635444000-1635449400@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Somali Communities
DESCRIPTION:ECCV 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. \nWe invite Victoria’s Somali communities to join ECCV and Women’s Health West for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nThe session will be presented in Easy English\, and a Somali-speaking community outreach worker will be there to support the audience with translations in Somali. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register for the session via the button below. \n			\n				Register
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-somali-community/
LOCATION:VIC
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211028T123000
DTSTAMP:20211025T111251Z
CREATED:20211025T111245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211025T111251Z
UID:16637-1635417000-1635424200@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Information Session on the NDIS\, Raise Our Voices & MiAccess
DESCRIPTION:ECCV is presenting a free information session on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)\, the Raise Our Voices project and MiAccess.  \nRun by ECCV\, Raise Our Voices:  \n\nRaises awareness about what self-advocacy means. \nDelivers Self-advocacy awareness training in CALD communities \nSupports CALD peer-led group activities to support and empower people with disability\, their carers and their families \n\nMiAccess is a new multilingual website designed for maximum accessibility that can be accessed in 10 languages (Arabic\, Chinese Simplified\, Chinese Traditional\, Dari\, Farsi\, Korean\, Punjabi\, Spanish\, Thai and Vietnamese) other than English. It hosts resources in more than 55 languages relevant to people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds\, their carers and communities.  \nThe session will include a live demonstration on how to access MiAccess and translated resources on the website.  \n To register for this session\, contact ECCV Project Officer Youssif Assafiri on 0466 448 315 or email yassafiri@eccv.org.au. 
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/information-session-ndis-raise-our-voices-miaccess/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211021T140000
DTSTAMP:20211012T055625Z
CREATED:20211011T033129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T055625Z
UID:16498-1634824800-1634824800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Strategy Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Government is developing a new state-wide Anti-Racism Strategy to prevent and address racism in Victoria. The Government is currently seeking input from the community to develop a clear and targeted roadmap to reduce racism. ECCV is working in partnership with the Government to consult community members who have lived experience of racism\, the settings in which it occurs\, and how it can be best addressed. We invite all residents of Victoria to contribute to this important initiative and help foster a safer and more inclusive community for all.
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/anti-racism-strategy-consultation-2/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211020T180000
DTSTAMP:20211012T055527Z
CREATED:20211011T033010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T055527Z
UID:16496-1634752800-1634752800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Strategy Consultation
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Government is developing a new state-wide Anti-Racism Strategy to prevent and address racism in Victoria. The Government is currently seeking input from the community to develop a clear and targeted roadmap to reduce racism. ECCV is working in partnership with the Government to consult community members who have lived experience of racism\, the settings in which it occurs\, and how it can be best addressed. We invite all residents of Victoria to contribute to this important initiative and help foster a safer and more inclusive community for all.
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/anti-racism-strategy-consultation-1/
LOCATION:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Featured-Image-Template-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211015T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211015T120000
DTSTAMP:20211012T105504Z
CREATED:20210928T023458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T105504Z
UID:16104-1634295600-1634299200@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Social Housing Regulation Review - Consultation Session for Agencies & Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Government is currently reviewing the regulations governing social housing in Victoria\, in order to best support the long-term wellbeing of existing and prospective tenants and the growth of social housing. (More information about the Review can be found here.) They are keen to hear the views of organisations in the multicultural sector that provide housing services or work with residents that live in public or community housing. \nTo facilitate this\, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria will be facilitating an online consultation with the Review Panel. This consultation session provides an opportunity for interested organisations to share their views and ideas directly with the Panel. Detailed knowledge of social housing regulations is not required. \nThe panellists are Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and Economy at RMIT University\, Emeritus Professor David Hayward\, Commissioner for Residential Tenancies in Victoria\, Dr Heather Holst and Dr David Cousins AM\, who has extensive prior experience in policy and regulation roles. \nYour contribution to this consultation process would be invaluable in ensuring the housing system reflects culturally safe housing and services. Register now to participate: \n			\n				Register
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/social-housing-regulation-review-consultation-session-for-agencies-service-providers/
LOCATION:VIC
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SHRR-Agencies-webpage-banner.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211014T140000
DTSTAMP:20211012T105606Z
CREATED:20210928T023746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T105606Z
UID:16095-1634216400-1634220000@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Social Housing Regulation Review - Consultation Session for Tenants
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Government is currently reviewing the regulations governing social housing in Victoria\, in order to best support the long-term wellbeing of existing and prospective tenants and the growth of social housing. (More information about the Review can be found here.) They are keen to hear the views of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who live in public or community housing. \nTo facilitate this\, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria will be facilitating an online consultation with the Review Panel. This consultation session provides tenants from migrant and refugee backgrounds who live in social housing with the opportunity to share their experiences directly with the Panel. \nThe panellists are Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and Economy at RMIT University\, Emeritus Professor David Hayward\, Commissioner for Residential Tenancies in Victoria\, Dr Heather Holst and Dr David Cousins AM\, who has extensive prior experience in policy and regulation roles. \nYour contribution to this consultation process would be invaluable in ensuring the housing system reflects culturally safe housing and services. Register now to participate: \n			\n				Register
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/social-housing-regulation-review-consultation-session-for-tenants/
LOCATION:VIC
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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