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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210831T100000
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SUMMARY:Carer respite and employment support grants
DESCRIPTION:ECCV invites you to join our upcoming Carer respite and employment support grants information session on Tuesday 31 August from 10:00AM – 11:00AM.  \nAcross Victoria\, more than 736\,000 unpaid carers give their time and effort to look after a partner\, family member or friend who needs them. Through two funding opportunities\, unpaid carers will receive increased access to respite and better support them to pursue work and study opportunities. \nThe Department of Families\, Fairness and Housing  is looking for innovative and non-traditional ways to deliver respite services to ensure carers have a chance to look after their own health and wellbeing. Partnerships are strongly encouraged\, and small ethno-specific/multicultural organisations are invited to apply to support carers from diverse backgrounds. \nOrganisations interested in these grants can attend this virtual information session with ECCV. Registration is essential. \n			\n				Register now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				For more information from the Victorian Government visit the websites below. \nCarer support grantshttps://www.vic.gov.au/carer-employment-support-grants-2021-22 \nAdditional respite fundinghttps://www.vic.gov.au/additional-respite-funding-2021-22
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/carer-respite-and-employment-support-grants/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20210820T030202Z
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Mental Health: Voices from the Community
DESCRIPTION:ECCV invites you to join our upcoming Mental Health Forum – Multicultural Mental Health: Voices from the Community on Wednesday\, 25 August 2021 from 6:00PM- 7:30PM.  \nThe Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System highlighted that people with lived experience need to be at the centre of the new mental health system. Speakers will share stories and insights from lived experience of the mental health system and discuss how the voices and perspectives of people with lived experience from migrant and refugee backgrounds and CALD communities can play a role in the mental health system.  \nWe will hear from speakers with lived experience as well as Shehani De Silva\, Education & Service Development Consultant at Victorian Transcultural Mental Health\, and counsellor\, facilitator and mental health content creator Tigist Kebede.  \nThis forum will be held online and is free to attend. Registration is essential.  \n			\n				Register now\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Shehani De SilvaShehani is an Education and Service Development Consultant at Victorian Transcultural Mental Health (VTMH)\, the lead transcultural and intersectional mental health service in Victoria.  Prior to migration\, Shehani worked in Sri Lanka with organisations such as UNICEF Sri Lanka. She is interested in building service capacity to address intersectional community needs within her current role at VTMH. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tigist KebedeTigist is a counsellor with the Victorian Foundation of Survivors of Torture Inc – (Foundation House). Tigist has a work history in the field of complex trauma\, particularly in the areas of family/domestic violence and sexual assault. She is a passionate advocate for equitable practices and employing an anti-oppressive and intersectional lens. She a counsellor at Pola Psychology and works in both voluntary and professional capacities in her community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Jaya ManchikantiJaya is the founder and current President of IndianCare\, a welfare and community development organisation for the Indian origin community in Victoria. Jaya has been working in social services for more than 20 years\, across the not-for-profit\, local and state government sectors and is a current PhD candidate at Victoria University. Jaya will share her lived experience of navigating the mental health system. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Hala NurHala is a Youth Worker at The Venny\, focusing on early intervention and prevention for kids aged between 5-16 years\, and studying a Master of Social Work. She has been an active member of the Inner North West Melbourne African Community. Her recent community work has involved COVID-19 risk outreach and support\, as well as increasing local support capacity through advocacy. \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				Plus Special Performance\nThabani TshumaThabani is a Zimbabwean writer and performance poet who will share work that centres around his lived experience of mental health. His work can be found in publications such as Dichotomi magazine and Next in Colour. Thabani was the 2019 Slamalamadingdong Grand Slam champion and winner of the 2019 Melbourne Spoken Word Prize.
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/multicultural-mental-health-voices-from-the-community/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210811T200000
DTSTAMP:20210706T123759Z
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SUMMARY:Towards a New and Emerging Communities Policy Advisory Committee (NECPAC) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:ECCV is establishing a New and Emerging Communities Policy Advisory Committee (NECPAC) and we are inviting people from new and emerging communities to work with us to set up the NECPAC.   \nWe are holding an online workshop on 11 August 2021 from 6pm – 8pm via Zoom as a first step to forming the committee. \nNew and emerging communities have a range of specific challenges and needs such as a lack of information in their languages\, lack of resources and support\, and barriers to employment\, health and education.  \nThe NECPAC will address the challenges affecting new and emerging communities\, and advocate for change. Anyone from a new and emerging community who would like to be contribute to this advocacy is welcome to be involved.  \nPlease join us for this important workshop. Registration is essential.  \nThe Program will be sent to participants two days before the event.  \nDate: 11 August 2021  \nTime: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm  \nDuration: 2 hours  \n  \n			\n				Register now
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/necpac/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210727T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210727T123000
DTSTAMP:20210724T091247Z
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Mental Health: The Road Ahead
DESCRIPTION:What did the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System find about the mental health system’s response to people from migrant & refugee backgrounds? What does the Victorian Government’s reform process mean for the multicultural sector? And what are the opportunities for our sector to have a voice in the reforms? \nJoin our upcoming sector forum Multicultural Mental Health: The Road Ahead on Tuesday 27 July at 10:30am-12:30pm for an important discussion on the key findings of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and current review of the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act. \nWith keynote speaker Steve Dimopoulos MP\, Parliamentary Secretary for Mental Health\, and our distinguished speakers\, we will hear about how the mental health system needs to change so that it is responsive to all of Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse communities. \nThe event will include a panel discussion with Paris Aristotle AO\, CEO of Foundation House\, Dr Francis Acquah\, a leading multicultural mental health clinician\, and Dr Judy Tang\, Clinical Neuropsychologist at Jurmaine Health. \nThis forum will be held online and is free to attend. Registration is essential. \nFind out more about the event and our speakers here \n			\n				Register now
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/multicultural-mental-health-the-road-ahead/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210712T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210712T120000
DTSTAMP:20210715T070456Z
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SUMMARY:Greater Gippsland peer support group
DESCRIPTION:ECCV along with Gippsland Multicultural Services is running a peer support group in Greater Gippsland (Latrobe area) Monday\, 12 July. The Greater Gippsland peer support group meets the second Monday of each month. \nThe session will be held as part of our Raise Our Voices – Disability self-advocacy for CALD Communities program. This is a free service. \nFor further information contact ECCV Disability Advocacy Project Officer Yuli Liang on 9354 9555 or email yliang@eccv.org.au
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/greater-gippsland-peer-support-group/
LOCATION:Greater Gippsland (Latrobe area)\, 26-28 Tarwin Street\, Morwell\, VIC\, 3840\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210603T120000
DTSTAMP:20210526T090908Z
CREATED:20210509T222931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T090908Z
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SUMMARY:ECCV Member Forum
DESCRIPTION:A special ECCV Member Forum to mark National Reconciliation Week will be held on 3 June 2021. \n***Due to COVID-19 Restrictions\, this event will now be held online via Zoom ***\nOur keynote speaker will be Sheena Watt MP\, Member for Northern Metropolitan Region\, who become the first Aboriginal woman in October 2020 to represent the ALP as a Member of the Victorian Parliament. \nThe forum will feature a workshop facilitated by Reconciliation Victoria exploring the theme of this year’s National Reconciliation Week “More than a word. Reconciliation takes action\,” and what it may mean for Victorians of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.  \nThe forum is an important first step in the development of Reconciliation Action Plan\, which the ECCV Board set as a strategic action as part of the ECCV’s 2020-25 Strategic Plan. \nJoin us for this important member forum. \nRegistration is essential. \nRegister Now \nThe Agenda will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \n*This event is for ECCV members only
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-member-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210506T140000
DTSTAMP:20210504T060552Z
CREATED:20210420T232726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T060552Z
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SUMMARY:Epping Disability Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ECCV is holding an information session about accessing the NDIS\, disability services and self-advocacy on Thursday\, 6 May at the Melbourne Polytechnic Epping campus. \nThe session will be run by our Community Connector team and the new Raise Our Voices – Disability self-advocacy for CALD Communities program. \nFor further information contact ECCV Disability Advocacy Project Officer Yuli Liang on 9354 9555 or email yliang@eccv.org.au
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/epping-disability-information-session/
LOCATION:Melbourne Polytechnic Epping Campus\, Cooper St &\, Dalton Rd\, Epping\, Victoria\, 3076\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210504T113000
DTSTAMP:20210427T051715Z
CREATED:20210427T022845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T051715Z
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SUMMARY:NDIS Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) is presenting a FREE information session on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) & Early Childhood Early Intervention scheme (ECEI). \nCome and hear about: \n\nWhat is the NDIS? What is Early Childhood Early Intervention?\nHow do I access the NDIS?\nHow can the NDIS help me?\nWhat other services are available if I am not eligible for the NDIS?\nWhat is Self-advocacy?\n\nWe hope to see all members of the community\, including people with special needs\, their family\, friends or carers! \n[icon name=”ticket-alt” style=”solid” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] To register please contact: \nNajat Abdalla: 0403 102 939 | naza.abdalla@gmail.com \nBarry Berih: 0478 218 564 | bberih@eccv.org.au
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/ndis-information-session/
LOCATION:North Melbourne Community Centre\, 49-53 Buncle St\, North Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3051\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210429T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210429T190000
DTSTAMP:20210427T024444Z
CREATED:20210413T013425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T024444Z
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SUMMARY:Voice of the Outer South East Public Forum
DESCRIPTION:Establishing a new community-led voice for migrant and refugee communities in Outer South East Melbourne. \nThe Voice of the Outer South East forum will discuss plans to establish a new grass roots organisation to give a stronger voice to migrant and refugee communities across the City of Casey\, Cardinia Shire Council and the City of Greater Dandenong\, one of the most culturally diverse and fastest growing areas in Victoria. \nThe forum will be an opportunity to hear from the working group that has been formed\, in partnership with ECCV\, to engage the local communities and establish an interim committee to lead the new organisation. \nThe event will be live streamed. Please register to receive access to streaming link and further information about the nomination process for interim committee. \nThe event is hosted by the City of Casey. \nRegistration is essential. \n[icon name=”ticket-alt” style=”solid” class=”” unprefixed_class=””] Register here  \nLight refreshments will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements & access needs during registration. \nAgenda will be sent to registrants prior to the event.\n\nFor further information\, contact Solange Ardiles at voiceoutersoutheast@gmail.com
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/voice-of-the-outer-south-east-public-forum/
LOCATION:Bunjil Place\, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive\, Narre Warren\, Victoria\, 3805\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210429T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210507T123000
DTSTAMP:20210420T233109Z
CREATED:20210420T224910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210420T233109Z
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SUMMARY:Preston Disability Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ECCV is holding an information session about accessing the NDIS\, disability services and self-advocacy on Thursday\, 29 April at the Melbourne Polytechnic Preston campus. \nThe session will be run by our Community Connector team and the new Raise Our Voices – Disability self-advocacy for CALD Communities program. \nFor further information contact ECCV Disability Advocacy Project Officer Yuli Liang on 9354 9555 or email yliang@eccv.org.au
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/disability-information-session/
LOCATION:Melbourne Polytechnic Preston Campus\, 77 St Georges Rd\, Preston\, Victoria\, 3072\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210428T120000
DTSTAMP:20210427T120404Z
CREATED:20210412T061534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T120404Z
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SUMMARY:How to Complete a COVIDSafe Plan: A Guide for Small Business Retailers
DESCRIPTION:  \nA webinar for small business retailers on COVIDSafe Plans and mandatory requirements in Victoria \nIt is mandatory for every Victorian business with on-site operations to have a COVIDSafe Plan. However random spot checks completed in the retail sector have identified inadequate or non-existent COVIDSafe Plans as one of the main issues observed by authorised officers and WorkSafe Victoria inspectors. \nJoin the Australian Retailers Association and Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria in this webinar to explore: \n\nHow the small business retail community are responding to COVIDSafe requirements\nThe requirement to have a COVIDSafe Plan\nHow to create and review your COVIDSafe Plan\n\n			\n				Register Here
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/how-to-complete-a-covidsafe-plan-a-guide-for-small-business-retailers-vic/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210330T120000
DTSTAMP:20210324T235103Z
CREATED:20210302T070611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210324T235103Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop 3: Rental Laws & Tenancy Support
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop aims to help renters understand their legal rights and responsibilities according to Victoria’s rental laws and regulations and provide information about services available to assist with tenancy issues. \nTopics that will be covered: \n  \n\nInformation about new rental laws and regulations\nWhat are the common tenancy challenges\nRental support services\nComprehensive presentation from Tenants Victoria Lead Community Education Lawyer Ben Cording\nQ&A session\n\nRegister to confirm your spot. Zoom log in details will be emailed after registration. \n			\n				Register here
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/workshop-three-rental-laws-and-tenancy-support/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210323T190000
DTSTAMP:20210305T013905Z
CREATED:20210302T065257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T013905Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop 2: COVID-19 Financial Relief
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this online session is to provide members from CALD communities with information regarding the government grants and support available for people affected by the economic impact of COVID-19. \nTopics that will be covered: \n\nCentrelink COVID-19 payments.\nEmergency relief packages.\nSupport for multicultural seniors.\nExtreme hardship support program.\nSupport for international students.\nNo-interest loan scheme.\nUtility relief grant scheme.\n\n			\n				Register here
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/workshop-two-covid-19-financial-relief/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210316T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210316T190000
DTSTAMP:20210305T010557Z
CREATED:20210302T062756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T010557Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop 1: Developing a COVID Safe Plan
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop will provide information on how to develop a COVID Safe plan make community organisations aware of the safe practices required to get back to face-to-face meetings\, make themselves comfortable and connected. \n  \nTopics that will be covered:  \n  \n\nWhat is COVID Safe Plan? \nBasic Principles of COVID Safe planning\nLatest Government Rules and Regulations\nQR Codes\nExample of a COVID Safe Plan\nConducting COVID Safe Activities\nSigns\, Posters and Templates\nResources and Support services\nQ & A Session\n\n			\n				Register here
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/workshop-one-developing-a-covid-safe-plan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210315T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20210315T143000
DTSTAMP:20210312T012141Z
CREATED:20210312T012137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T012141Z
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SUMMARY:Shepparton Information Session
DESCRIPTION:ECCV is presenting a FREE information session for people with a disability from a CALD background on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)\, Early Childhood Early Intervention scheme (ECEI)\, self-advocacy and more.  \nLearn more about: \n• What is the NDIS? What is Early Childhood Early Intervention? \n• How do I access the NDIS? \n• How can the NDIS or other services help me? \n• How to speak up for yourself? \n• What is Self-advocacy? \n• Why are there Multicultural Liaison Officers within Victoria Police? \nTo register please contact: \nSurmeli Aydogan:      Mobile |   0466038261  Email | saydogan@eccv.org.au \nAthena Papadatos:   Mobile |  0478219670   Email | apapadatos@eccv.org.au \n 
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/shepparton-information-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191214T220000
DTSTAMP:20191104T051859Z
CREATED:20191104T051859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T051859Z
UID:6840-1576317600-1576360800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:ECCV at the African Music and Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-at-the-african-music-and-culture-festival/
LOCATION:Federation Square
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTSTAMP:20191104T051418Z
CREATED:20191104T051418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T051418Z
UID:6838-1575849600-1575935999@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:"All One Together" Campaign Launch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/all-one-together-campaign-launch/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T200000
DTSTAMP:20191104T051219Z
CREATED:20191104T051219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191104T051219Z
UID:6835-1575482400-1575489600@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:ECCV AGM 2019
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-agm-2019/
LOCATION:Queen Victoria Women’s Centre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191204T143000
DTSTAMP:20191112T023327Z
CREATED:20191112T023327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T023327Z
UID:6890-1575457200-1575469800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Self Advocacy Training and Feast for Ethnic people with disability
DESCRIPTION:The Self Advocacy Training aims to empower people from an Ethnic background with disability to advocate for themselves. \nECCV and DnD share a belief that the most effective advocacy comes from people with a lived experience and therefore disability advocacy is strongest coming from people with disability. \nOne day training course that will cover the following topics: \n\nKnow your human rights\nUnderstand the NDIS and NDIS planning\nLearn to speak for others and yourself\n\nEmployment Opportunity \n\nYou will be eligible to apply for work as a Self Advocate (1 day per week for 6 months) with ECCV in your local community\n\nWhat to expect \n\nEasy English training\nVenue disability friendly\nSupport Worker provided\nBrunch provided\nInterpreter can be organised if you need one\n\nPlaces strictly limited. \nProudly supported by Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District Inc and Greater Shepparton City Council.
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/self-advocacy-training-and-feast-for-ethnic-people-with-disability/
LOCATION:Foodstore Cafe\, 53 Fryers Street\, Shepparton\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191125T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191125T203000
DTSTAMP:20191112T023556Z
CREATED:20191112T023556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191112T023556Z
UID:6893-1574704800-1574713800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Settle & Connect - Community Strategic Planning Forum
DESCRIPTION:YOUR VIEWS ARE IMPORTANT TO US. \nThe Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV)\, in partnership with the Department of Justice and Community Safety and Western Region Ethnic Communities’ Council\, invites you to an important community forum. You are invited to share your ideas for building more connected\, safe\, and resilient neighbourhoods and communities. \nPROGRAM \n1. Welcome & introductions \n2. Community Safety Workshop \n\n\n\nProtection from Vilification : ECCV’s Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry & Terms of Reference – ECCV Board Chair Cr Kris Pavlidis\nWorld Café: Community Safety Strategy : Facilitated by Sam Almaliki\, Department of Justice and Community Safety – Victorian government\n\n\n\n3. Break for refreshments \n4. Recommendations and Feedback \nFor enquiries\, please contact us at eccv@eccv.org.au or call 9354 9555.
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/settle-connect-community-strategic-planning-forum/
LOCATION:Victoria University\, 138 Nicholson Street\, Footscray\, VIC\, Australia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191029T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20191029T133000
DTSTAMP:20191028T013514Z
CREATED:20191028T013514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191028T013514Z
UID:6801-1572350400-1572355800@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:NDIS Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/ndis-report-launch/
LOCATION:Multicultural Hub\, 506 Elizabeth Street\, Blue Room\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="ECCV":MAILTO:eccv@eccv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190606T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20190606T190000
DTSTAMP:20190607T200959Z
CREATED:20190607T200959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T200959Z
UID:6072-1559840400-1559847600@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Gambling harm forum
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/gambling-harm-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181206T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181206T200000
DTSTAMP:20181119T040132Z
CREATED:20181119T040132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T040132Z
UID:4908-1544119200-1544126400@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:ECCV Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:All members & stakeholders are invited to attend to hear about the 2017-2018 year. \nA copy of the current ECCV Constitution can be found here: http://eccv.org.au/strategic-documents/ \nPlease RSVP by 26 November 2018 \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and Apologies\n2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 2017 Annual General Meeting\n3. Chairperson’s Report\n4. Executive Officer’s Report\n5. Treasurer’s Report\n5.1 Appointment of Auditor\n6. Guest Speaker\n7. Other Business\n\nClose \nLight refreshments
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-annual-general-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181205T120000
DTSTAMP:20181119T035508Z
CREATED:20181119T035508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181119T035508Z
UID:4905-1544004000-1544011200@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Muslim Leaders Forum for Gambling Harm Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Muslim Leaders Gambling Harm Awareness Forum is a platform to raise awareness on the gambling harm epidemic in high ethnic\, low social-economic regions across Victoria. This session aims to equip Muslim leaders with the knowledge and resources available to support families affected by Gambling Harm in Melbourne’s north and west regions. \nVenue: Al Siraat College – TEAMS Building (Green building) \nAll guests to sign in at the office to receive a visitors pass. \nDate: Wednesday 5 December 2018 \nTime: 10am – 12pm \nLunch provided \nPlaces are limited. Please forwarded specific dietary requirements to gulhan@alsiraat.vic.edu.au \nTHIS IS AN AL SIRAAT COLLEGE INITIATIVE IN COLLABORATION WITH ETHNIC COMMUNITIES COUNCIL VICTORIA AND PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY VICTORIA POLICE\, CITY OF WHITTLESEA & SHARC
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/muslim-leaders-forum-for-gambling-harm-awareness/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181121T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181121T193000
DTSTAMP:20181030T225327Z
CREATED:20181030T223034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181030T225327Z
UID:4570-1542823200-1542828600@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:NDIS Information Session for (CALD) community leaders
DESCRIPTION:Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) are facilitating a FREE information session about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). \nDo you want to know more about the NDIS? \nDo you work with people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background? \nDo you have a culturally and linguistically diverse background yourself? \nThe session will cover: \n– An introduction to disabilities \n– What is the NDIS? \n– Who can access the NDIS \n– How can the NDIS support a person with a disability \n– How does the ECCV support people with a culturally and linguistically diverse background to access the NDIS? \nA light dinner will be provided. \nPlease let us know if you need an interpreter!
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/ndis-information-session-for-cald-community-leaders/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181115T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181115T200000
DTSTAMP:20181107T034824Z
CREATED:20181107T013105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T034824Z
UID:4670-1542304800-1542312000@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:State Pre-Election Multicultural Policy Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:BOOK NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				View Flyer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ECCV State Pre-Election Panel
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/state-pre-election-panel-discussion/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181022T170000
DTSTAMP:20181008T040014Z
CREATED:20181008T010409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181008T040014Z
UID:4536-1540227600-1540227600@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Executive Officer applications due
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the Executive Officer role are due today by close of business (5pm). \nFor more information about the Executive Officer position\, please click here 
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/executive-officer-applications-due/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181009T150000
DTSTAMP:20180919T042300Z
CREATED:20180919T035043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T042300Z
UID:4285-1539077400-1539097200@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:Working across cultures in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
DESCRIPTION:Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria (ECCV) and Centre for Culture\, Ethnicity and Health (CEH) are running a FREE NDIS  training and networking session for disability service providers in the West \nThis event is relevant to managers wishing to develop partnerships with the CALD sector. \nWhen:   Tuesday\, 9th October 2018\nWhere:  Newport Community Hub (Program Room 1)\, 13/15 Mason St\, Newport \nTime: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm  – Participants can register for one or both sessions: \nSession 1 –  TRAINING : 9.30am – 12.15pm  – Cultural Competence in a disability context\nRSVP:     Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/working-across-cultures-in-the-ndis-west-training-tickets-49164559521 \nSession 2 –   NETWORKING : 12.30pm – 3.00pm (incl. lunch) Building networks to support people with a disability from CALD communities\nRSVP:     Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/working-across-cultures-in-the-ndis-west-networking-session-tickets-49164654806 \n  \nREGISTRATIONS \nThis event is FREE to staff from disability services registered with the NDIS. There is a maximum of 3 registrations per agency. \nWHY ATTEND? \nHere’s what last week’s participants in the South (Dandenong September 13 – pic attached)  said about the day: \n\nValuable networking + understanding of how NDIS will work\ninformative\, valuable and helpful\nNetworking over lunch\, very valuable \ngreat opportunity to be able to engage with different service providers \nGreat discussions from the audience\nExcellent presenters and good information\nCase studies were very useful\nIt was great experience and helpful resources\nExpansion of knowledge\nDiverse networking opportunities and the experience those people hold\n\nPlease feel free to share this invitation among your networks and we look forward to seeing you there.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Flyer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ECCV NDIS Projects\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book Session 1\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Book Session 2
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/working-across-cultures-in-the-national-disability-insurance-scheme-ndis/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181004T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20181004T180000
DTSTAMP:20180919T042137Z
CREATED:20180919T014453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T042137Z
UID:4265-1538640000-1538676000@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:NDIS Marketing and Communications Workshop for CALD Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about becoming an NDIS provider or currently registered? \nBuild your NDIS marketing and communications capacity at ECCV’s Free NDIS Workshop for Board Members of organisations working with or for people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. \nAt Coburg Library Meeting Room\, 26-36 Louisa Street\, Coburg on Thursday 4 October\, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Flyer\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				ECCV NDIS Projects\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				BOOK NOW
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/ndis-marketing-and-communications-workshop-for-cald-board-members/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180913T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180913T193000
DTSTAMP:20180808T025114Z
CREATED:20180807T043627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180808T025114Z
UID:3990-1536861600-1536867000@eccv.org.au
SUMMARY:ECCV 7th annual Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration delivered by Julian Burnside QC
DESCRIPTION:The Walter Lippmann Memorial Oration is hosted annually in honour of the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria founding member\, Walter Lippmann. \nTogether with our partners\, VITS Language Loop\, we are honoured to present a leading advocate and orator\nJULIAN BURNSIDE QC\nJust as Walter once did\, the oration pays homage to migrants\,  human rights\, and support for cultural diversity. \nJulian is a respected Australian lawyer and human rights advocate best known for his condemnation of the Federal Government’s off-shore processing regime of asylum seekers. \nDate:     Thursday 13th September\, 2018 Time:     6pm – 7:30pm Venue:   Melbourne Town Hall\, Swanston Hall \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				BOOK NOW\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Previous Years\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Download Flyer
URL:https://eccv.org.au/events/eccv-7th-annual-walter-lippmann-memorial-oration-delivered-by-julian-burnside-qc/
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