Up to $400,000 in funding is available for community organisations to upgrade, renovate, extend or build multicultural community infrastructure.
The 2023-24 Multicultural Community Infrastructure Fund (MCIF) supports Victoria’s multicultural community organisations to have safe and secure places to celebrate and share their history and traditions, build connections, and thrive.
Funding will be available across the following eight categories:
six specific communities (Chinese, Greek, Indian, Italian, Islamic, and Lebanese)
all other multicultural communities
multicultural museum feasibility studies
This year MCIF will encourage organisations to take an inclusive and intersectional approach to their projects and will prioritise applications from, or that target, the following three groups:
new and emerging multicultural communities
regional or rural multicultural communities
projects focused on achieving positive outcomes for women and gender diverse people.
Projects targeting one or more of these priority groups will receive a higher score in the assessment phase and will not be required to meet the matched funding criteria.
Applications are limited to one application per organisation.
Applications close on Wednesday 6 December at 3pm.
Organisations will be notified of the outcome of their application in early 2024.
Transport Accident Commission Reminds Motorcyclists to Protect Body andExercise Caution on the Road
Protect your body | 保护身体
0.03 seconds. | 0.03秒。
That’s how long a jumper protects you in a 60km/h crash. | 这是时速60公里出车祸时毛衣的保护力。
After the rider’s clothes are torn away, the friction of the skin on the rough asphalt burns their flesh, leaving the road bloody. | 车手衣物破开后，皮肤即与粗糙的沥青路面产生摩擦，穿皮破肉，血迹斑斑。
See why you should protect your entire body on every ride. | 为何骑摩托车要全身保护，原因即在此。
Community Forum on Climate Action on 22 November 2023 at Box Hill Community Centre
Wednesday, 22 November 2023, 7:30pm – 9:00pm
The Arbour, Box Hill Community Centre, 470 Station St, Box Hill
Clean energy, healthy transport, electric homes, green spaces – climate action will help us lower energy bills, protect our health and future and create local jobs.
What does it mean to be a good neighbour and support each other to lower emissions? Hear from State MPs and climate activists in our neighbourhood.
Statement by the Chinese Australians for Peace Association
29 October 2023
As advocates for peace, we are profoundly saddened by the loss of civilian lives, including children, in both Israel and Gaza since 7th October 2023, and the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Our hearts ache for all those caught in this humanitarian crisis, and we join the worldwide plea for all parties to adhere to the relevant international laws. It is vital not only to protect civilian lives but also to ensure the unimpeded delivery of essential goods such as food, fuel, clean water, electricity, and humanitarian aid to those in dire need.
While we recognize the complex history of the region, we condemn all acts of violence against civilians and urgently call for an immediate ceasefire. We sincerely hope to see a lasting resolution achieved through negotiations involving all parties, thereby fostering enduring peace and stability in the region.
A Student at the University of Sydney Seeking Chinese Australian Participants for Research on Ethnocentrism and Cultural Superiority via an Anonymous Survey
You are welcome to assist this student’s research project by completing this anonymous survey (takes 5-10 minutes) | 欢迎通过完成该匿名网调协助该学生的研究项目(仅需5-10分钟): https://forms.gle/gsVfGjcuDuBGyWqj8
Background:
The purpose of this survey is for research into a university project assignment on the belief of Chinese cultural superiority and its relationship with ethnocentrism and in-groups & out-groups, and is specifically targeted towards Chinese people currently residing in Australia.
This survey consists of multiple-choice and scale 1-5 questions, and will take about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. If you have more time to spare, it will also be greatly appreciated if you will answer the open-ended questions section.
All responses to this survey will remain anonymous, please answer as honestly as you can.
Chinese Community Hosts Another Information Session on the Indigenous Voice Referendum
As the Indigenous Voice referendum enters its final week, on Saturday 7th October 2023, the Chinese community in Melbourne gathered for another informative session at Box Hill Town Hall. The purpose of this event was to provide information to the Chinese community about the referendum scheduled for 14th October, answer any questions they may have, and encourage community members to make well-informed and responsible choices when casting their votes. Over 100 individuals participated in this session, which was jointly organized by the RMIT University Chinese-Australian Studies Forum and the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV). The event was livestreamed across the country.
Mr Rueben Berg, Co-Chair of the First People’s Assembly of Victoria, opened the event with an Acknowledgement of Country and delivered an impassioned speech in support of the Voice. The keynote speakers for the event included Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia; Dr Carina Garland, Federal Member for Chisholm, and Professor Sherman Young, RMIT University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education. Professor Charles Qin OAM provided excellent interpretation for their speeches.
The panellists for the event comprised a diverse group, including Mr Xiaoping Zhou, a well-known Chinese-Australian artist; Dr Jimmy Li, the President of the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter; Dr Jun Fu, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne Graduate School of Education; Ms Yue Hu, Director of Transcultural & Language Service and Narrun Wilip-giin Aboriginal Support Unit at Northern Health; and Dr. Jing Qi, Convenor of the RMIT Chinese-Australian Studies Forum. The session was ably moderated by Mr Zach Eggleston, Advisor for RMIT University International Partnerships.
At this crucial juncture in history, we strongly encourage voters from the Chinese community to make their choices based on the simple, humble, and safe referendum question itself, as well as on factual and trustworthy information. Please consider the enduring benefits of a Yes outcome of this referendum for the Aboriginal and Torres Islanders communities, our nation, our international standing and a more equitable multicultural society. This also aligns with the long-term interests of the Chinese community. Meanwhile, by demonstrating a strong sense of justice and compassion, the Chinese community will undoubtedly gain greater respect in Australian society.
Vote Yes for recognition, reconciliation, and a better future for all Australians.
(RMIT University Chinese-Australian Studies Forum and the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter)
