Managing Cultural Diversity Tools
The Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) has just released a set of Workbooks as part of a program to help Australian workplaces manage cultural diversity. The aim of the Program is to enable small and medium enterprises
Chairperson Interviewed on Racism
Sam Afra, Chairperson of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria was interviewed along with others in the Victorian community on 11 February by Al Jazeera's English language program 101 East. The program, which has an audience
International Federation on Ageing 10th Global Conference
The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) is holding an international conference on Ageing at the Melbourne Convention Centre this year. This important conference, hosted by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) will take place over the
Premier’s Gala Dinner
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is selling tickets to the Premier's gala Dinner - a highlight of Cultural Diversity Week. More than 1,400 community groups, business and government leaaders attend each year and enjoy a wonderful
Upcoming Member forum 25 February
In 2010 we will conduct a series of member forums. This will include a forum in advance of the state election but our first forum will be a member forum in February to gain your input
New road safety rule changes
The Victorian Government has introduced some changes to road rules so it’s important that we all familiarize ourselves with them to avoid any misunderstandings. Try this link to get all the details and to ask any
Community strengthening grants
The VMC's community grants program for 2010 is now open. Grants are available in several categories including Organisational Support, Strengthening Multicultural Communities, Buildings & Facilities, Education Programs and Multifaith & Interfaith Initiatives. Grant forms are available
Arts Victoria Funding Workshops in Regional Victoria
Regional Arts Victoria will be running a series of grant writing workshops throughout December 2009. The workshops will focus on strategies for writing and submitting grants, from project inception write through to completing the acquittal. Workshops
Interpreter Scholarships available (Dari, Dinka, Hazaragi and Tamil)
The Victorian Multicultural Commission is offering scholarships to study emerging languages to students enrolled in the RMIT Diploma of Interpreting. In 2010, scholarships of $2,000 are being offered to speakers of the following languages: Dari, Dinka,
Monash University Professional Development & Internship Program
Monash University is offering new professional practice modules for interpreters and translators from 2010, including specialised legal and health modules. Applications for the January/February program are currently open. VITS LanguageLink is sponsoring a limited number of
