The Victorian Government has launched the ‘Ready to Volunteer’ campaign, encouraging more people to get involved with volunteering.
Volunteering is an opportunity to help out in your community, meet new people, learn new things, and explore new interests.
人人都可以做出贡献。无论您来自哪里、对哪些领域感兴趣、何时有空，都有适合您的志愿者岗位。
如果您想了解更多信息或寻找符合您生活节奏的志愿者岗位，请访问 www.volunteer.vic.gov.au/ready.
More info:
https://www.volunteer.vic.gov.au/search-volunteer-roles
https://www.volunteer.vic.gov.au/about-volunteering#getting-started
Congratulations to Nguyen-Tu Le and other winners of the 2022 “40 Under 40” Most Influential Asian-Australians Award for their remarkable contributions and achievements. The winners were announced by the Asian-Australian Leadership Summit on Tuesday 4 October 2022.
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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
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.
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
ABC has published an article highlighting the crucial role of family influence and early childhood experience on the leadership development and breaking the bamboo ceiling to reach higher leadership positions in the corporate and public sector. Two interviewees in the article were the participants of the first Chinese Australian Youth Leadership Program held in 2021.
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Stay COVID Safe – Short Videos in Chinese:
