Australia needs overseas workers in key sectors

Australia is currently facing its largest skilled labour shortage in decades. The National Skills Commission’s 2022 Skill priority report found that in the past year, skill shortages across various industries nearly doubled.

Skilled migration has an important role in helping address these skill gaps and workforce shortages, so the Australian Government recently announced that an additional 35,000 places are available for the 2022-23 skilled migration program. The number of permanent visas for 2022-23 has increased from 160,000 to 195,000 places. Of these, 142,400 are for skilled visas.

• Australia needs skilled workers from industries including education, healthcare, infrastructure, and information and communications technology (ICT).
• Opportunities are available for those abroad and those currently in Australia on temporary visas.
• Skilled visas offer permanent residency and pathways to Australian citizenship.
• Australia is a great choice because:
  • There are exciting opportunities for career advancement.
  • You can be part of Australia’s diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Australia is a safe and secure place for families.
  • You can benefit from Australia’s world-class healthcare system.

To learn more about the different skilled visa pathways visit the Smart Move Australia website at https://www.smartmoveaustralia.gov.au/

21 March each year marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), sometimes referred to as ‘Harmony Day’ in Australia. ‘Harmony Week’ refers to the week within which this date falls.

More info: https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/race-discrimination/publications/fact-sheet-international-day-elimination-racial

What is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and why is it important?

Why we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination rather than “Harmony Day”?

Fact Sheet – International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Churchill Fellowship Award Welcomes Applicants from Multicultural Communities

Would you like to travel overseas for four to eight weeks to explore a topic or issue that you’re passionate about, and come back and share your knowledge? You are welcome to apply for a Churchill Fellowship.

A Churchill Fellowship is for any Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia over the age of 18 who would like to explore international best practice and innovation or learn new skills from other countries. You will need to demonstrate a benefit to our community in bringing back and applying your learnings.  

Churchill Fellows have created some of the most well-known innovations, and include Questacon, the Playschool Theme song, Unit Pricing in Supermarkets, and Neighbourhood watch, just to name a few. The Churchill Trust was set up in 1965 after the death of Sir Winston Churchill, when the Australian public gave generously in what was one of the country’s largest ever door-knock appeals. Almost six decades ago, on 28 February 1965, the “Churchill Memorial Sunday” doorknock appeal was held across Australia.

Applicants are empowered to design their own projects and are expected to have researched, studied or worked through their topic or issue thoroughly in Australia before applying. A Churchill Fellowship is not an academic award, and no educational qualifications are needed to apply.

Be inspired by reading about our Churchill Fellows and the diverse range of projects they have investigated: https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/projects-and-fellows/?toggle=fellow

To apply, please click https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/guidelines/ (closing on 1 May 2023).

您想去海外旅行四到八周，进行自己感兴趣课题或问题的研究学习，并且回来分享您的知识吗？欢迎您申请丘吉尔奖学金。

只要您年满18岁，是澳大利亚公民或永久居民，并且希望探索国际最佳实践和创新，或希望从其他国家学习新技能，就有资格申请丘吉尔奖学金。申请人需要展现出自己能够如何将所学带回并在我们的社区应用，帮助社区受益。

丘吉尔奖学金曾帮助创造了许多知名技术创新，例如：澳大利亚国家科学及科技中心（Questacon）、知名儿童节目Playschool的主题曲、超市商品单位定价、邻里守望组织等等。1965年温斯顿·丘吉尔爵士去世后，丘吉尔信托基金成立。当时澳大利亚公众慷慨解囊，这是澳大利亚有史以来规模最大的敲门募捐活动之一。大约60年前，1965年2月28日，
澳大利亚各地举行了“丘吉尔纪念周日”敲门募捐活动。

奖学金帮助申请人设计自己的项目，但申请人在申请前应在澳大利亚彻底研究、学习或全盘考虑过自己课题或问题。丘吉尔奖学金不属于学术奖项，因此申请不需要学历。

点击 https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/projects-and-fellows/?toggle=fellow，了解往届丘吉尔奖学金获得者以及他们项目所涉足领域的丰富性。

如有意申请丘吉尔奖学金，请点击 https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/guidelines/ (2023年5月1日截止).

The 2023 COVID booster dose is available for everyone aged 18 and above from 20 February. 

Getting your bivalent booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.

You can have your booster dose if your last dose or COVID infection was 6 or more months ago. 

👉To book an appointment for your 2023 booster dose, visit https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-finder

所有18 岁及以上群体可以接种2023 年 COVID 疫苗加强剂（如果前一针疫苗或感染新冠在六个月之前）。“接种加强剂疫苗就像为电池电量不足的手机充电一样。” 维州首席卫生官Brett Sutton教授说，“现在是需要接种疫苗加强剂来补充提高免疫力为冬季做准备的好时机。”

👉请联系您的全科医生(GP)或当地药房预约接种。

More info: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/

Frequently asked questions

1. Why do I need a booster dose?

•Most Victorians had their last COVID vaccination 6 months ago. Immunity wanes over time so your protection against the virus is low. 

•Getting your booster dose is like recharging your phone when the battery is low. Recharge your immunity with a booster dose and protect yourself before winter. 

2. When can I get a 2023 booster dose? 

•Everyone aged 18 and over can get their 2023 booster dose 6 months after their previous dose or COVID-19 infection (whichever is later). Getting your bivalent booster dose remains the best way to prevent severe illness or hospitalisation, especially in people over 65 and those at higher risk of severe illness.  Vaccines are available from 20 February and book your appointment now.   Children aged between 5 and 17 years can also consider a 2023 booster dose if they have a: 

•disability  

•severely compromised immune system  

•complex or multiple health conditions.  

3. Can children under 5-years get their 2023 booster dose? 

•ATAGI doesn’t recommend that children under 5 get a booster dose. Children between 6 months and 5 years at risk of severe illness are eligible for two doses. 

Which vaccine is available as a booster dose? 

•Bivalent vaccine is the preferred option for booster doses. Vaccine brands vary depending on your age. For booster doses: 

•children aged between 5 and 11 years can receive the Pfizer vaccine  

•children aged between 12 and 17 years can choose the Pfizer or Novavax vaccine  

•adults aged 18 years and older can choose the Pfizer, Pfizer bivalent, Moderna bivalent, Novavax or AstraZeneca vaccine.  

5. Where can I get vaccinated? 

•You can get your free COVID-19 vaccine at your local pharmacy or GP. Find one near your using the vaccine clinic finder.  

6. Where can I go for more information?  

•You can visit Get vaccinated for more information on COVID-19 vaccines.  

A research team at Monash University Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to conduct a study and help develop culturally informed treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Any first-generation immigrant from China aged between 18-65, with experience of stressful/adverse event (such as experiencing/witnessing car accident, natural disaster etc) is welcomed to participate. If you would like to participate in an online survey to help this study, please contact: larissa.qiu@monash.edu. Anyone who completes the survey will receive a gift card worth $25. Thank you for your support.

蒙纳士大学的一个科研团队正在进行一项由澳洲NHMRC资助的项目，意在为亚裔创伤后应激障碍（PTSD）受害者开发更全面的治疗方法。

欢迎任何年龄介于18-65岁之间，曾亲身经历或目睹过应激事件（例如车祸，自然灾害等）的第一代华人移民参加。如有意参加线上问卷，协助此项研究，请发邮件至：larissa.qiu@monash.edu (English/中文)。完成问卷者将获得$25的代金券。感谢您的支持。

Background:

Past research has suggested that people from Asian countries might engage differently in the development and maintenance of PTSD. Understanding this difference has a significant impact on the development of treatments for victims from culturally diverse backgrounds. In particular, the study is hoping to look at whether east-Asian population have different emotional regulation and appraisal strategies concerning traumatic events. 

过去的研究表明，比起西方人，来自亚洲国家的人们会以不同的形式对创伤事件作出反应。了解这种差异对为来自不同文化背景的创伤后应激障碍受害者开发治疗方案具有重大意义。具体来说，该研究项目想研究来自东亚的创伤后应激障碍受害者是否有着与西方人不同的情绪调节和认知评估策略。

Multicultural Health Connect

Healthdirect Australia has launched a new helpline – Multicultural Health Connect – the first national helpline to help people in multicultural communities get health information and advice. The helpline is free and confidential, and run by workers with multicultural backgrounds.

In-language help is available by calling 1800 186 815, where callers speak with a trained worker who understands and respects their culture, needs and concerns, either in the preferred language of the caller or with the help of an interpreter.

• get free health advice from a nurse
• find doctors, hospitals, support, and community health centres
• find nearby support services
• learn about COVID-19, including how to get a vaccination, protect yourself and your family and manage your symptoms if you get COVID-19

Who can use Multicultural Health Connect?

This service is for anyone from a multicultural background, whether they’re an Australian citizen or here on a visa of any kind.

You do not need to speak English to call the helpline. When you call, ask for an interpreter in your language.

24 Hour Health Advice: 1800 022 222.

If it’s an emergency, call triple zero (000).

More information at: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/multicultural-health-connect

Happy Lunar New Year!

恭贺新禧，兔年吉祥！

Forthcoming celebrations in Melbourne.

• Sunday 22 January 2023: Chinatown Little Bourke Street Festival, 10.30am-9:00pm.  https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/Event/chinese-museum-lunar-new-year-festival-program
• Sunday 22 January 2023: Lunar New Year celebration at Glen Eira Town Hall (5:00PM-8:00PM). Booking via https://www.gleneira.vic.gov.au/our-city/whats-on/lunar-new-year
• Saturday 28 January 2023: Golden Age Lunar New Year Festival in Box Hill, 11:00am-midnight. https://www.facebook.com/events/657216595795121/
• Sunday 29 January 2023: Chinese Australian Film Festival (银屏华风迎新年), the Capitol theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne. Tickets via https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/Event/screen-presence-23
• Friday 3 February 2023: Lunar New Year Business Dinner by the Box Hill Hawks Football Club (6:30PM), the Pavilion at Box Hill City Oval, 1155 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill. Tickets via https://www.intix.com.au/events/lunarnewyearbusinessdinner

*** 以下内容来自: https://www.1800respect.org.au/languages/simplified-chinese-what-is-1800respect

什么是 1800RESPECT？

反抗暴力和虐待人人有责。1800RESPECT 是澳大利亚性侵犯与家庭暴力救助服务。1800RESPECT 面向受害人/经历者、家人、朋友、服务人士。我们提供电话辅导、在线辅导；我们的网站列有信息、建议与当地服务推介选项。你可以通过本网站、或致电 1800 737 732 获取所有这些信息与服务。

1800RESPECT 致力于捍卫全体澳大利亚人在无暴力社会中生活的权利。如果你经历过性侵犯或家庭暴力，或者正面临这类风险，则可向我们求助。如果你在支持受害人/经历者，或者在这个领域服务，则也可向我们求助。

获取帮助

1800RESPECT 设有随时为您提供帮助的电话与在线辅导专员。辅导专员可提供以下方面的帮助：

• 信息和支持；
• 服务转介；
• 后续事项建议及帮助；以及
• 制定防范计划。

获取信息

该 1800RESPECT 网站还提供清晰、直白的信息。本网站包含有助辨识虐待与暴力迹象，做好防范计划，并找到支持服务的信息。

面向受害者家人和朋友的信息与支持

家人和朋友可使用 1800RESPECT。如果担心自己心爱的人、孩子或同事，可向 1800RESPECT 求助。

有人告诉你他们遭遇家庭暴力或性侵犯时，你可能感到震惊，而且你可能感到不确定该怎么说或怎么做。1800RESPECT 提供信息与资源，以便家人和朋友能提供支持。家人和朋友可以致电辅导专员，与其讨论情况、提出问题并获取更多信息。本网站为所有遭受家庭暴力者或遭受性侵犯者介绍相关服务，并提供指向常见问题和各州常用服务的快捷链接。还介绍了如何制定防范计划。

为他人提供帮助者也会面临巨大压力，并且这种压力会在很长一段时间内存在。1800RESPECT 随时随地为家人、朋友，以及受害人/经历者提供支持。

面向服务人士和专业人士的信息与支持

本网站有一个服务人士和专业人士专区。本网站还就家庭暴力、性侵犯，强制性报告和工作引发创伤等话题提供信息。

一些州与领地的法律要求报告家庭暴力事件。所有州和领地的法律都要求报告孩子遭遇性侵犯、身体虐待或疏忽的事件。本网站提供的信息可让服务人士明白他们在哪些情况下必须联络警察和/或儿童保护服务。

虽然帮助他人回报颇丰，但也需要你付出良多。需要同情心和怜悯心。一线服务人士和专业人士经常看到在他们的努力下，创伤的影响会随时间抚平。服务人士也可以向 1800RESPECT 辅导热线寻求支持。

如何联络

可通过几种方式联络 1800RESPECT。通过拨打 1800 737 732 接入电话服务（可提供口译员）。使用 National Relay Service 以使用其他可获取的服务。

对于你而言，在线辅导或许较其它方式安全。通过 1800RESPECT 首页访问在线辅导服务。在线辅导是实时的。辅导专员将与你直接沟通。要使用 1800RESPECT 在线版，请关闭网页浏览器的“弹出窗口封锁功能”。你将需要可靠的网络连接。

如果喜欢面对面辅导或电话辅导，则可以通过本网站提出请求。

要访问本网站，请前往 1800RESPECT

如果危险迫在眉睫，请拨打 000 报警求助。

如果要用 TTY 或全国中继服务拨打紧急电话，请参见 Calls to emergency services

通过 TIS 口译员使用电话辅导服务

任何想要联络 1800RESPECT 的人士均可免费使用笔译和口译服务（TIS National）的 24/7 电话。 如果要安排口译： 拨打 1800 737 732 致电，并请求安排口译员。辅导专员会做出相关安排，或者 拨打 131 450 致电 TIS，并请他们联络 1800RESPECT。

 TIS 

家庭暴力介绍

什么是家庭暴力？ 理解家庭暴力将有助于你恰当地应对。

 家庭暴力介绍

“Screen Presence 23” Chinese Australian Film Festival (银屏华风迎新年)

Date: Sunday January 29, 2023
Venue: The Capitol theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne.

• 10:00AM Discussion: Screen Presence (Session 1)
• 11:45AM Screening: Shanghai Express 上海快车 (1932) 82 mins (Session 2)
• 2:00PM Screening: Floating Life 浮生 (1996) 95 mins (Session 3)
• 4:30PM Screening: Mao’s Last Dancer 毛泽东时代的最后舞者 (2009) 117 mins (Session 4)
• 7:15PM Screening: The Home Song Stories 意 (2007) 103 mins (Session 5)

Tickets: $19 Single Session, $81.80 Festival Pass
(use promo code CHINESEMUSEUM to get $2.00 discount)

To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/screen-presence-23-tickets-482839605257

Special guests and leading members of the Australian film industry, such as Benjamin Law, Li Cunxin AO (Mao’s Last Dancer) and Tony Ayres, join filmmaker and host Rosie Lourde in a day featuring screenings, conversations and meditations on their experience, cultures and identity, the hurdles still being faced, and the discoveries being made as the Chinese Australian identity continues to evolve. 

More info: https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/Event/screen-presence-23