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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 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/ 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 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/ 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 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/ 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: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/ 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: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/ 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: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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Raise-Our-Voices-Banner_eccv.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT 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/ 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 END:VEVENT 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/ 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 END:VEVENT 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/ 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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Copy-of-SHRR-Tenants-webpage-banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211012T210000 DTSTAMP:20210922T054401Z CREATED:20210922T050849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T054401Z UID:15994-1634065200-1634072400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session with Northern Health 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. We invite all residents in Melbourne’s outer north to join ECCV and Northern Health for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \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. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register by clicking the button below. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-with-northern-health/ 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:20211006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211006T150000 DTSTAMP:20210930T032918Z CREATED:20210930T032912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T032918Z UID:16299-1633525200-1633532400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Greek 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. We invite all members of the Greek-speaking community to join ECCV\, PRONIA and Moreland City Council for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nHealth expert\, Dr Stefan Herodotou\, 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 Herodotou is a Long Service ED Doctor at Northern Health and a prominent Greek-speaking GP.  \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register by clicking the button below. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-greek-speakers/ 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:20211005T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211005T163000 DTSTAMP:20210930T032316Z CREATED:20210930T032311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T032316Z UID:16294-1633444200-1633451400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Italian 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. We invite all members of the Italian-speaking community to join ECCV\, Patronato INCA and Moreland City Council for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nHealth expert\, Mohamed Mohideen OAM\, will attend the session\, so this is a good opportunity to speak directly with a medical professional and ask any questions you may have. Mr Mohideen is the Head of Priority Communities Engagement in the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program.  \nAn Italian interpreter will also be present at this session. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register by clicking the button below. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-italian-speakers/ 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:20211004T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211004T190000 DTSTAMP:20210930T031747Z CREATED:20210930T031646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T031747Z UID:16288-1633368600-1633374000@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Young People 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. We invite all multicultural young people to join ECCV\, Star Health and the City of Port Phillip for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nHealth expert\, Dr Iftah Amith\, 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 Amith is the GP Lead for COVID-19 vaccination clinics at StarHealth. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register by clicking the button below. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-young-people/ 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:20210928T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210928T173000 DTSTAMP:20210917T012409Z CREATED:20210917T012020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T012409Z UID:15960-1632843000-1632850200@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Indian Seniors 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. We invite all seniors from Melbourne’s Indian communities to join ECCV\, IndianCare and the Australia India Society of Victoria for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \nHealth expert\, Mohamed Mohideen OAM\, will attend the session\, so this is a good opportunity to speak directly with a medical professional and ask any questions you may have. \nThe session will be held online via Zoom. Please register for the session via the button below. \n\n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-indian-seniors/ 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:20210922T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210922T153000 DTSTAMP:20210921T032521Z CREATED:20210913T033656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T032521Z UID:15748-1632319200-1632324600@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Member Consultation: Gender Equality & Violence Against Women DESCRIPTION:ECCV is currently developing a Pre-Budget Submission to influence the next Victorian State Budget. \nWe invite members to participate in a consultation on Wednesday\, 22 September focused on gender inequality and violence against women. If you are interested in participating\, please click the ‘Register’ button below. \nIf you need any more information about our Pre-Budget Submission\, please contact Policy & Advocacy Manager Rashmi Kumar at rkumar@eccv.org.au. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/member-consultation-gender-equality-violence-against-women/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Member-Consultations-Banner-560-x-187.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210921T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210921T163000 DTSTAMP:20210921T032435Z CREATED:20210913T034134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T032435Z UID:15761-1632236400-1632241800@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:Member Consultation: Anti-Racism DESCRIPTION:ECCV is currently developing a Pre-Budget Submission to influence the next Victorian State Budget. \nWe invite members to participate in a consultation on Tuesday\, 21 September focused on anti-racism. If you are interested in participating\, please click the ‘Register’ button below. \nIf you need any more information about our Pre-Budget Submission\, please contact Policy & Advocacy Manager Rashmi Kumar at rkumar@eccv.org.au. \n \n Register URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/member-consultation-anti-racism/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Member-Consultations-Banner-560-x-187.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210916T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210916T150000 DTSTAMP:20210917T011239Z CREATED:20210916T042312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T011239Z UID:15912-1631797200-1631804400@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for Arabic-Speaking Women DESCRIPTION:ECCV is hosting outreach information sessions for communities\, because stopping COVID-19 starts with you. \nWe invite all members of Al-Emaan Women group and The Arabic Women Seniors Group to join the Ethnic Communities Council of VIctoria for a free information session on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19.  \nAssociate Professor Craig Aboltins Infectious Diseases Physician and Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Northern Health will be available to answer questions. \nKindly join for this session through the link below: \n \n Zoom link URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-arabic-speaking-women/ 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:20210911T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210911T160000 DTSTAMP:20210902T070301Z CREATED:20210902T044525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T070301Z UID:15625-1631368800-1631376000@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:COVID-19 Information Session for the South Sudanese Community 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. We invite all members of Melbourne’s South Sudanese community to join ECCV for a free information session to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. \n\n\nHealth expert\, Mohamed Mohideen OAM\, will attend the session\, so this is a good opportunity to speak directly with a medical professional and ask any questions you may have. \n\n\nThis information session will be live-streamed from ECCV’s Facebook page at 2PM on Saturday\, 11 September. Please click attending on the Facebook event for updates. \nMohamed Mohideen OAM is the Head of Priority Communities Engagement in the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. He is a microbiologist and has been an academic in the Department of Microbiology at Monash University for over 20 years. \n\n\nIf you have any questions about this information session\, please contact ECCV’s Community Outreach Project Coordinator\, Hayat Doughan\, on 0478 217 956 or South Sudanese community leader\, Thuch Ajak\, on 0426 157 709. \n\n \n RSVP on Facebook URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/covid-19-information-session-for-the-south-sudanese-community/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Facebook-Event-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210831T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210831T200000 DTSTAMP:20210825T105221Z CREATED:20210825T074004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T105221Z UID:15498-1630432800-1630440000@eccv.org.au SUMMARY:ECCV - Hume City Council COVID-19 Information Session DESCRIPTION:Hume City Council\, in partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV)\, invites you to attend an information session on Tuesday 31 August at 6pm\,  aimed to provide relevant and up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccinations\, as well as offer an opportunity to ask COVID-19 related questions. \nThis session will be conducted in English and will be further supported by a clinical lead\, as well as a Turkish\, Arabic\, and Assyrian/Chaldean Bi-Cultural Officer from Hume City Council\, who will be able to translate the presented material and any audience questions. The session will further be supported by three ECCV bicultural workers who speak Arabic\, Turkish\, and Punjab/Hindi. \nThis session is hosted by Hume City Council in Partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV).  \n \n Register Now URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/hume-city-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://eccv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/COVID-HUME-EVENT-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR