Media Diversity Australia is calling for Australians of Chinese heritage to apply for Chinese-Australian Journalism Secondment Program which will enable three successful applicants to undertake an eight-week program working in mainstream newsrooms. Applications close on 12 August 2022.
More info: https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/secondment/
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 (女篮世界杯) will be held from September 22 – October 1, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.
It will be a good opportunity to see the world’s 12 best women’s basketball teams compete at Sydney Olympic Park, including Australia and China. Superstar Han Xu (韩旭), who is the first Chinese player drafted to the WNBA in 22 years, will be coming to compete.
The FWBWC22 Organising Committee would love to have lots of fans from the Chinese community attend the World Cup and show their support for the competing teams.
Let sport unite global communities for world peace.
More info:
https://www.fiba.basketball/womensbasketballworldcup/2022
https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball/
流感与新冠肺炎全年流行，但特别容易在冬季传播。
您可以采取以下行动来维持健康：
以上行为可以帮助您和您的亲朋与社区保持健康，同时还能保护已经在承受巨大压力的医疗系统。
More info:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/stay-well-this-winter
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/stay-well-this-winter-chinese-simplified
Victoria Police has launched an online service for reporting harassment on public transport:
To initiate the service, people can text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455.
Once you text STOPIT you will receive a link to an online form that allows you to:
– share details of the incident, such as the type of behaviour, or when or where it occurred
– upload an image or video (if you choose).
You can complete this form at the time of the incident or after it has occurred.
NOTE: STOPIT is not monitored live. For immediate police assistance, call Triple Zero (000) and speak to an operator.
More info: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/stopit
Monash University is seeking Chinese-Australian and other participants for a research project that explores inter-cultural relationships in Australia.
This research aims to explore how differences in life experiences and identity shape attitudes towards and experiences of intimate intercultural relationships among a range of cultural groups in Australia.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Participate in a 1 HOUR INTERVIEW. The interview will cover: life experiences, identity, the attitudes of family, friends, and community towards intercultural relationships.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
People who:
– Identify as coming from a second generation or higher Chinese background who are in a relationship with Anglo/European Australians, OR
– Anglo European Australians who are in a relationship with a person who is Australian born and of second generation or higher Chinese background
– Are between the ages of 25 – 34 years
– Were born in Australia (second or higher generation)
– Are single or in any relationship status (such as dating, in a de-facto partnership, or married)
– Lives in Victoria, Australia
A $100 PREZZEE GIFT VOUCHER will be provided to participants upon completion of the interview as a token of appreciation for their time and contribution to the project.
Contact REBECCA POWELL to find out more information and participate. rebecca.powell@monash.edu
ABC has launched a lecture series (named The Wang Gungwu Lecture – 王赓武讲座) to celebrate the contribution made by Chinese Australians to Australia.
The inaugural lecture was delivered by eminent pediatrician and the 1996 Australian of the Year, Dr. John Yu AC (余森美医生), on Wednesday 22 June, which can be viewed on ABC iView (https://iview.abc.net.au/show/wang-gungwu-lecture).
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Chinese Community Roundtable – Reflections on Federal Election 2022
Time: Sunday 3 July 2022, 1:30PM for 2:00-4:00PM.
Venue: RMIT Council Chambers, Room 01.02.17. Building 1, 124 La Trobe St. Melbourne.
Purpose: To reflect upon how the Chinese community thought and reacted in the Federal Election 2022, to discuss the issues facing the community in the forthcoming State election.
RSVP via: https://chinese-community-roundtable-03July2022.eventbrite.com.au
Organizer: Organising Committee for Chinese Community Forum – Chisholm, which consists of the following community associations.
Contact: community.forum.chisholm@gmail.com
(Note: The roundtable will be bi-lingual and mainly in Chinese.)
Chinese women needed for health survey
The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health is looking for Chinese women to complete their health survey. This could help make a difference to health guidelines, policies and services that support Chinese communities. Everyone who completes the survey by 5pm (AEST) Monday 5 December 2022 will have a chance to win a $1000 Pressee Smart eGift card.
>>Read more and start the online survey here: https://alswh.org.au/recruit7378/
The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. It is a collaborative project conducted by staff and investigators at the University of Newcastle and the University of Queensland.
AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program) is seeking volunteer tutors (including Chinese speaking volunteer tutors) to support others in the community to enhance their learning.
The AMEP is a Government initiated English program, supporting refugees and migrants living in Australia from various countries (including Chinese speaking origin) to learn English and learn more about Australian culture, to ensure they become part of the Australian community. The Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS) offers support by matching an eligible AMEP learner with a trained volunteer tutor, 1-2 hours a week.
To become a volunteer tutor today. Click on the link to register.
http://www.melbourneamep.com.au/volunteer/
Headway – Free business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support for Victorian small businesses.
The Victorian Government is supporting small business owners, their employees and trusted advisers with helpful tools and services through Headway – a wellbeing initiative for small businesses. A range of free services are available including business advice, financial counselling, and mental health and wellbeing support.
For more information, please visit: https://business.vic.gov.au/about-us/headway
维州政府通过“Headway”项目提供免费财务建议、精神健康及综合健康支持，帮助维多利亚州的小企业冲破难关，积极前行。
详见: https://business.vic.gov.au/about-us/headway/simplified-chinese
