This Scholarship initiative invites applications from young women 18-29 from new and emerging culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, for ventures, projects or activities to achieve their aspirations and goals in life where there may be barriers or disadvantages to achieving these goals.
Applications close Friday, 25 October, 5pm
Multicultural communities
Georges River Libraries English Conversation Classes
Georges River Libraries’ English Conversation Classes (beginners and intermediate) are for individuals from all cultural backgrounds who want to improve their English. Each week for eight weeks participants will be guided through a discussion of different topics by volunteers.
Various dates and times until Thursday, 12 December
Clive James Library & Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah, or Hurstville Library (intermediate only), 12-22 Dora St, Hurstville
Rock Fishing Information & Safety Session (Kurnell)
Advance Diversity Services (ADS) and Gymea Community Aid & Information Service’s Rock Fishing Information & Safety Session in Ukrainian, Mandarin, and Arabic will teach participants safe rock fishing behaviours, understanding conditions, life jacket laws, fishing licensing, and water safety.
Friday, 18 October, 10am-2pm
Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell (Bus pick up from Hurstville ADS Office and/or Gymea Community Aid & Information Service)
Registration: online, or contact ADS, 9597 5455 or info@advancediversity.org.au
Additional Referral Pathway (ARP): Support for People Experiencing Modern Slavery
The Salvation Army’s Additional Referral Pathway (ARP) provides confidential support for people experiencing exploitation known as modern slavery. Services include assistance with understanding rights and options, legal advice, and help with immediate safety and wellbeing needs.
More information
Contact: 1800 000 277
This post expires on Sunday 29 December 2024
Blessing Scams Warning for Older Chinese Women
Scammers are stealing money and jewellery from women they meet on the street by saying they need a blessing to protect their family from curse or illness. This scam relies heavily on cultural and traditional beliefs to instil fear in vulnerable people with an Asian background.
Flyers: English and Simplified Chinese
More information about scams
This post expires on Saturday 14 December 2024
What to bring to hospital when having a baby – translated resource
Translated by NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District’s What to bring to hospital when having a baby is available in 28 languages. The document details what families need to organise so their partner/ support person feel prepared and are as comfortable as possible for their hospital stay.
This post expires on Saturday 7 December 2024
Health Translations: online library of translated Australian health and wellbeing information
Health professionals and others working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities can use Health Translations to find free translated health information in over 100 languages. The directory is an online library that provides links to third-party sites with translated health and wellbeing resources. Those sites include government departments, peak health bodies, hospitals, and community health and welfare agencies. You can search over 28,000 online resources by language, topic and keyword. This initiative is supported by the Victorian Government and managed by the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health.
Health Translations website
This post expires on Saturday 30 November 2024