CCCAV was invited to share at the Community Capacity Building Workshop in Melbourne that was organised by the Department of Health, Victorian Government on 3 October 2022.
Our president Jimmy Li gave a short speech in the showcase section.
This invitation is an acknowledgement of ‘the constant contributions and innovative work around COVID-19 response related community engagement led and carried out by CCCAV team‘.
Government’s Advice on Optus Data Breach:
If you think you may be affected by the recent Optus data breach contact Optus Customer service on 133 937. For more information, see Optus Data Breach.
You should also:
Be alert for scams referencing the Optus data breach. Learn how to protect yourself from scams by visiting Scamwatch.
If you are concerned that your identity has been compromised or you have been a victim of a scam, contact your bank immediately and call IDCARE on 1800 595 160.
If your identity has been stolen, you can apply for a Commonwealth Victims’ Certificate.
If you believe you are victim of a cybercrime, go to ReportCyber.
More info: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=945
Supported by the Department of Health, Victorian Government, the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV), in conjunction with the Chinese Professionals Club of Australia (CPCA), successfully held an in-person Community Information Session on Thursday 15 September 2022 at Ashwood Hall. Aurora Tang and Fathima Muhajireen from the COVID-19 Response Team of the Department of Health attended the event and answered many various COVID-19 related questions from the participants.
Ref: https://cccav.org.au/prevention-is-the-best-protection/
Prevention is the best protection
预防新冠 保护自己
Get vaccinated
按最新建议接种疫苗
Wear a face mask indoors
在室内佩戴口罩
Let fresh air in
确保室内通风良好
Stay home if unwell
如有新冠症状应居家隔离
Get tested if unwell
如有不适尽快检测
Get medicines if at risk
征询医生服用药物
A historic Chinese-Australian home in Ballarat – the Victory House – has been saved from imminent demolition after the City of Ballarat Council voted on Wednesday 14 September 2022 to seek interim heritage protection.
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Photos provided by Charles Zhang, Ballarat.
Youth Affairs Council Victoria is seeking Young Health Ambassadors Applicants from Chinese Community
To apply: https://www.yacvic.org.au/get-involved/are-you-12-to-25/health-ambassadors/
Applications close on Sunday 11 September 2022.
Who: Young people – ages 12-25 from refugee or migrant backgrounds
What: Young Health Ambassadors – a project to improve health literacy. There are two streams to apply for:
Translators: Arabic, Chinese and/or Punjabi. You will work in small teams to translate existing COVID safety and vaccine resources into social media content and/or resources that are culturally sensitive and relevant to young people in your community. We aren’t seeking evidence of language proficiency, however you should feel confident in translating information for friends, family or community members. Your final draft will be checked by a NAATI-certified translator.
Campaigners: open call to young people from any migrant or refugee background. You will complete a series of four workshops, online every Thursday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm, in the period 20 September – 11 October. Together with other campaigners you will create content to address a health issue in your local community. You must be able to attend at least 3 of 4 training sessions.
When: Applications now open – closing 11:59PM, Sunday 11 September.
Where: More info and link to the online applications: https://www.yacvic.org.au/get-involved/are-you-12-to-25/health-ambassadors/
Paid/price: This is a voluntary role, however you’ll be reimbursed up to $400 for completing translated materials and/or workshop attendance ($100 per workshop). You will also get up to $600 in additional participation and development.
Sam Lim MP (林文清联邦议员) delivered his inspiring Inaugural Speech on 6 September 2022.
6th September 2022
MEDIA RELEASE
The Second Round of Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program Launched in Melbourne
The second round of the Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program was successfully launched on 31st August 2022 in Melbourne. This is built upon the success of the program’s first round held last year.
More than 50 people including MPs, Councillors and community leaders gathered at the launch event to congratulate and to talk to the successful candidates of the program, who were selected after a rigorous selection process.
Mr Paul Hamer MP, representing Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Youth the Hon. Ros Spence MP, congratulated the successful candidates. He commended them for taking the first step on the leadership journey and for having the courage to challenge themselves by participating in this valuable program. He stressed the importance of ensuring the leaders of the future represent the diversity in our proudly multicultural society. On behalf of Victorian Government, he thanked CCCAV for running this program that supports Victoria’s emerging leaders and for CCCAV team’s tireless and dedicated work in supporting Victoria’s multicultural communities.
Mr Hong Lim, former Victorian Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Asia Engagement, talked about the purposes and achievements of CCCAV and inspired young leaders to stand up and advocate for the community.
Mr Meng Heang Tak MP also attended the launch event and congratulated the successful candidates.
Mr Josh Farr, Founder and Lead Facilitator of Campus Consultancy, talked about the importance of the program in developing and strengthening civic leadership. He encouraged the successful candidates to immerse in the program over the coming weeks, gain as much knowledge and skills as possible and apply them to make the community stronger.
Each successful candidate gave a brief presentation about themselves and their aspirations about the program. The common theme of the presentations is about staying in touch with the community, about development of leadership skills and about helping people.
In his welcome speech CCCAV President Mr Jimmy Li thanked the Victorian Government for its financial support for this program, Campus Consultancy for its productive partnership and Program Director Mr Gen Li and other volunteers for their tireless work on this program. He encouraged the young leaders to be proud of being Australians with Chinese heritage, to be aware of the abundant opportunities that this wonderful multicultural society offers, “stand up, speak up and step up,” and to feel a sense of pride and privilege to serve the community and go on to make greater contribution to the broad community.
The Department of Health of Victorian Government has published a simple online tool to help you find out if you are eligible for COVID-19 medicine by answering a few questions.
Link: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/find-out-if-you-are-eligible-covid-19-medicine
