Category: Community News

Welcome to attend a free five-week digital literacy workshop series, designed for Mandarin-speaking seniors aged 55 and over. The program will be held at narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services in the Melbourne CBD.

Sessions are delivered entirely in Mandarin by young Mandarin-speaking tech helpers from Lively, and are designed to help older adults build confidence using everyday digital tools. Each week focuses on a different topic, with hands-on, beginner-friendly content tailored to the needs of Mandarin-speaking community members.

欢迎参加为期五周的电子科技素养工作坊，专门面向讲普通话的老年人，所有课程将以普通话授课。每节课聚焦一个不同的实用主题，帮助您提升使用电子设备的信心。课程内容实用、适合初学者，并贴近普通话使用者的需求。

• When / 时间: Wednesdays, 10:30am – 1:30pm. 每周三：上午10:30 – 下午1:30
• Location / 地点: narrm ngarrgu Library and Family Services. 141 Therry Street, Melbourne (in the Queen Victoria Market precinct). narrm ngarrgu 图书馆与家庭服务中心(位于维多利亚女皇市场附近)
• Bookings / 报名方式: Bookings are required for each individual session. 每节课需单独报名，请提前登记。
• Register here / 报名链接： https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1337747

Workshop Schedule / 工作坊时间安排

1. Week 1 (28 May) – Getting Started with WeChat (Beginner). 第一周 – 微信入门（初级）– 5月28日
2. Week 2 (4 June) – How to Search the Internet (Beginner). 第二周 – 如何使用互联网搜索信息（初级）– 6月4日
3. Week 3 (11 June) – Messaging or Email (Intermediate). 第三周 – 发送短信或者电子邮件（中级）– 6月11日
4. Week 4 (18 June) – Google Maps and Navigation (Advanced). 第四周 – 地图与导航（高级）– 6月18日
5. Week 5 (25 June) – Free Online Entertainment (Beginner). 第五周 – 免费在线娱乐资源（初级）– 6月25日

Upcoming Event: Unveiling of Chinese Textile Donations from Tyon Gee at the Chinese Museum

The Museum of Chinese Australian History invites you to join a special event to unveil Tyon Gee’s stunning capsule collection.

• Date: Sunday 8 June 2025, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Location: Chinese Museum, Chinatown, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne 
• RSVP: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1379274 (Tickets: $20. Using discount code CCCAV50 to receive 50% off discount.)

Born in Deshan, Guangdong, Tyon Gee moved to Sydney in 1939 with her husband, William, and their two children. Among her most treasured belongings was a carefully chosen collection of Chinese clothing which served as a lasting connection to her home and heritage.

Through Tyon Gee’s personal journey and the intricate craftsmanship of these garments, we share the story of Chinese immigrants in Australia during the 1930s. The collection highlights the blend of tradition and adaptation in a new land, shaping both identity and the preservation of cultural roots.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a collection that brings history to life through fabric, fashion, and home.

Ref: https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/Event/donations-to-our-collection-chinese-textile-donations-from-tyon-gee

Congratulations to Women Support Inc. on Winning Inclusive Volunteering Award at the Inclusive Volunteering Awards and Conference on 29 April 2025.

Women Support Inc., founded and led by June Anderson, has provided vital support to numerous vulnerable women through the tireless efforts of a dedicated team of volunteers.

Ref: https://events.humanitix.com/inclusive-volunteering-awards-and-conference-2025

Lest We Forget: Remembering Chinese Australian Servicemen and Women – Upcoming Event at the Chinese Museum on ANZAC Day

永志不忘：缅怀华裔澳大利亚军人 – 澳华博物馆将于澳纽军团日举行纪念活动

The Museum of Chinese Australian History invites you to join an event honoring the lives and legacy of Chinese Australians who bravely served under the Australian flag during World War I and World War II.

• Date: ANZAC DAY – Friday, 25 April 2025
• Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm for event
• 10.00am – 4.00pm for viewing of Anzacs exhibition
• Location: Chinese Museum, Chinatown, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne 
• Tickets: $20.

Purchase tickets via: https://www.chinesemuseum.com.au/Event/lest-we-forget-remembering-chinese-australian-servicemen-and-women (using discount code CCCAV50 to receive 50% off discount.)

The Event will feature:

• Three short videos in memory of Chinese Australians who served in WWI and WWII:
  • Persistence and Patriotism: Tong Way brothers
  • Desert Warriors: Langtip brothers
  • Bridging Veterans and Current Servicemen: Alwyn Quoy

• Yvonne Horsfield will recall
  “World War I experiences of my grandfather, Hedley Tong Way”
  
• Peter Liefman OAM, a Vietnam Veteran, who has since been recognized for his service to
  veterans and their families, will recount his first-hand experiences.
  
• Adil Soh-Lim, co-author of For Honour and Country: Victorian Chinese Australians in
  WW II, will present some inciteful research on her journey to bring this book together.
  
• Special guest:
  Victorian Veterans Council’s Lucy Saaroni, a military veteran and an Australian Army Public
  Affairs Officer, who was deployed on warlike military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Your Voice Matters: Climate Change Survey by Multicultural Leadership Initiative

你的声音很重要：参与多元文化领导力主办的关于气候变化的匿名问卷调查

Welcome to contribute to research that ensures climate policies and public programs better reflect the experiences of Chinese communities in Australia. The research is being conducted by the Multicultural Leadership Initiative (MLI).

In 2022, MLI conducted Australia’s largest-ever multicultural climate survey, hearing from over 3,000 multicultural Australians about their perspectives on climate change. Now, MLI is looking to hear more from those who identify as Chinese, have Chinese heritage, or have familial ties to Chinese language and culture.

How you can help:
✅ Complete a short 10-minute online anonymous survey: https://www.multiculturalleadership.org/survey
✅ Share your perspective on climate change and its impacts
✅ Get a chance to win 1 of 3 $200 VISA vouchers

Your insights will play a critical role in shaping more inclusive and responsive climate solutions that reflect the needs of Chinese communities.

Who is MLI?
MLI is an international, non-profit organisation dedicated to building a climate movement that reflects the diversity of humanity. We support multicultural climate leadership, host community events, conduct research, and advocate for inclusive climate solutions.

Your privacy matters.
All responses will remain anonymous, and no personal information will be published.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the research lead Dr. Yolanda Waters (yolanda@multiculturalleadership.org). Thank you for being part of this important work!

Resources for Chinese Communities to Build Older Chinese Migrants’ Digital Resilience

帮助华人社区提升年长华裔移民的数码韧性（Digital Resilience）的数码学习资源

Many older Chinese migrants face growing challenges navigating online services, staying safe from scams, and accessing essential digital tools. To support community organisations, leaders, families, and volunteers, Resilience Inclusions, led by Dr Wilfred Wang from the Unversity of Melbourne, has developed a range of free, practical digital learning resources tailored for culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

These resources are designed to help older Chinese migrants build confidence in using everyday technology, understand online risks, and strengthen their digital resilience—at their own pace and in familiar community settings.

Sharing these materials can make a real difference in helping our elders stay connected, informed, and safe in an increasingly digital world.

Explore the resources here: https://www.resilience-inclusions.com.au/digital-learning-resources

Ref: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/building-digital-resilience-among-older-cald-australians?in_c=topstoryblock_3

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随着日常生活与公共服务日益数码化，许多年长的华裔移民在使用智能手机、上网办事以及防范网络诈骗方面面临不少挑战。为了支持社区组织、照护者和志工更好地帮助长者，由墨尔本大学的王洋博士(Dr Wilfred Wang)领导的 Resilience Inclusions 开发了一系列免费、实用、具文化包容性的数码学习资源。

这些资源旨在协助年长华裔移民逐步建立对数码科技的信心，提升对网络风险的认识，并增强在数码环境中的自我保护能力，适合在社区场所或小组活动中使用。

欢迎浏览与分享资源：
👉 https://www.resilience-inclusions.com.au/digital-learning-resources

让我们一起协助社区长者更安全、自信地融入数码社会。

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.

• Where: Box Hill Mall.
• When: Thursday 27 March 2025, 12-2pm

For more information: https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/activity/recycling-education-pop