Learn to Recycle Right: Pop-up Event at Box Hill Mall
Have you ever wondered what can and cannot be recycled in your yellow-lid bin?
Have a chat with Whitehorse City Council’s Waste Education Officer to get your questions answered!
Plus, pick up a FREE recycling crate (while stock lasts) to improve recycling at home.
For more information: https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/activity/recycling-education-pop
Call for Applications: Asian Australian Voices – Closing Soon!
The Asian Australian Voices program, to be delivered by Asia Society Australia, will select 21 Asian Australian professionals from diverse fields to participate in 12 months of intensive media and public policy training, equipping them to better project their insights and expertise on Australia’s relations with the region.
The program was launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs Senator the Hon Penny Wong (https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/media-release/investing-asian-australian-representation) and is supported by the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, the Centre for Australia-India Relations, and the ASEAN-Australia Centre.
To apply, please visit: https://asiasociety.org/australia/asian-australian-voices
Applications must be submitted prior to 31 March 2025 11:59 PM.
Civics Education Workshop Empowers Chinese Australians on Democracy and Media Literacy
公民教育讲座助力澳洲华人提升民主意识与媒体素养
On a hot summer Saturday afternoon, 22 February 2025, the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV), and the Chinese Professionals Club of Australia (CPCA) successfully hosted a Civics Education Workshop at the Novotel Glen Waverley. The event attracted approximately 120 attendees and focused on key aspects of the Australian democratic process, civic participation, and media literacy—particularly the ability to critically evaluate information, identify misinformation and disinformation, and develop fact-checking skills.
Dr. Eric Fu, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, led the workshop, offering his expertise in Civics and Citizenship Education. His presentation was widely praised for its clarity and depth, providing attendees with valuable insights into democratic engagement.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from MC Lisha Dittberner, who acknowledged the traditional owners of the land, recognized the support of the Chinese Australian Forum (CAF) and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, and outlined the workshop’s program.
Opening speeches were delivered by Tony Pang OAM, Vice President of CAF; Qi Chen, President of CPCA; and Jimmy Li, President of CCCAV. Tony Pang emphasized CAF’s mission to foster a socially cohesive society and combat racism, while Qi Chen underscored the importance of unity among Chinese Australians. Jimmy Li highlighted the community’s contributions to Australia and stressed that understanding democratic principles is both a right and a responsibility of citizenship.
The workshop received highly positive feedback, with attendees commending the informative and engaging content. Dr. Fu’s session, in particular, was recognized for its insightful approach to explaining Australia’s democratic process and the role of media literacy in civic engagement.
Congratulations to Sook Yee Lai (黎淑仪) on her historic election as the Member for Bibra Lake in the Western Australia Parliament! She is believed to be the first MP of Chinese heritage elected to the lower house of the WA Parliament.
Ref: https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/wa/2025/guide/bibr
MyID Is the New Name for MyGovID
myID是myGovID的新名称
myID是myGovID的新名称。虽然名称和外观可能有所不同，但您使用它的方式并未改变一一就连您的登录信息也都保持不变。
请注意：诈骗者正在利用这一名称变更进行欺诈。如果有人要求您设置一个新的myID或告诉您通过短信或网站重新确认您的信息， 那是个骗局。
请注意：除了继续像往常一样使用myID来安全访问日益增长的政府在线服务外，您不需要做任何事情。
了解更多信息，请访问: https://www.myid.gov.au/resources#other-languages-resources
Please support a University of Canberra PhD research project by completing a quick, anonymous online survey on news consumption habits.
Survey link: https://uoc.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cxc6jNTBXp5HzMy
Your participation would be invaluable in helping to ensure diverse voices are heard.
Fee-Free TAFE: New Skills, New Opportunities
免学费TAFE课程: 新技能, 新机会
请访问澳洲联邦和州政府网站: https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/fee-free-tafe; https://www.vic.gov.au/free-tafe
Congratulations to 2025 Australia Day Honours Recipients with Chinese Heritage
祝賀華裔獲頒2025年澳大利亚日勳銜
Macquarie University Researchers Seeking Assistance from Chinese-speaking Caregivers of People with Dementia
The SOLACE (Social Isolation, Loneliness, and Cultural Experiences) Project
Researchers at Macquarie University are currently exploring the cultural and psychological factors that may cause and maintain social isolation and loneliness among Chinese-speaking caregivers of people with dementia in Australia. We would like to invite Mandarin- or Cantonese-speaking caregivers aged 18 years and over, live with the person with dementia, have provided care for at least six months, with feeling of socially isolated and/or lonely to participate in a one-on-one interview and sharing their experiences of social isolation, loneliness and being a caregiver. Your research participation benefits the community by helping us to understand social isolation and loneliness in Chinese-speaking caregivers of people with dementia and inform the development of support and/or treatments for this group.
Please see the attached study flyer. If you can assist with this research, please visit: https://bit.ly/solace2screening
SOLACE计划: 华语脑退化症(Dementia)照顾者(carer)的社交孤立与孤独感研究
脑退化症患者的照顾者可能会经历社交孤立和孤独感。位于雪梨的麦考瑞大学 (Macquarie University) 长者心理研究小组目前正在研究可能导致这些问题的文化因素和心理因素，特别针对澳大利亚的华语照顾者。我们诚挚邀请年满18 岁或以上，与脑退化症患者同居住在家里，已提供至少六个月的照顾，在家说广东话或普通话，有感受到社交孤立或孤独感的照顾者参与我们的一对一访谈。访谈将以面对面、视讯会议或电话的形式进行。面对面访谈会在麦考瑞大学校园或在您的住处进行, 且仅适用于悉尼居民。其他州的参与者可以选择通过电话或视频会议接受采访。您的参与会帮助我们深入了解华语脑退化症照顾者所面临的社交孤立和孤独感挑战，并为这个特殊群体设计更贴心的支援和介入措施。
详情请参阅传单。如果你能帮助此项研究，请点击: https://bit.ly/solace2screening
Civics Education Workshop for Chinese Australians
Join us in learning how Australian democracy works, how to participate in Australia’s democratic process and how to identify misinformation and disinformation.
Co-organised by CCCAV (The Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter) and CPCA (Chinese Professionals Club of Australia).
This workshop is a Chinese Australian Forum CAF initiative, supported by the Australian Government’s National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
Presented by Dr Eric Fu (Senior Research Fellow – Civics and Citizenship Education, Youth Social and Political Participation) from the University of Melbourne.
Workshop will be filmed. You have the option to indicate should you not wish to be filmed within the booking form.
Catering will be provided from 1:00PM. Please RSVP to reserve your seat: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1340533
