作者简介：Annisa Li Zhang（张艾莉），本名张俪，曾任维州华人社区委员会（CCCAV）主席（2019-2020）。2020年首次参加维州地方政府选举，成功当选为Glen Eira市议员，并于2021年成为该市历史上首位第一代华人移民背景的副市长和第一位华裔女副市长。她拥有南京大学日本语言文学学士学位及墨尔本大学工商管理硕士学位。
Congratulations to June Anderson (陈东军) on becoming the President of the Rotary Club of Greensborough. June is the first person of Chinese heritage to be elected as the President of the Rotary Club of Greensborough in its history.
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
This year’s theme “Blak, Loud and Proud” celebrates the unyielding spirit of Indigenous communities and invites all to stand in solidarity, amplifying the voices that have long been silenced. It invites all Australians to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful dialogue, fostering a society where the wisdom and contributions of Indigenous peoples are fully valued and respected.
Background info:
On 26 January 1938, while many Australians celebrated the 150th anniversary of the landing of the First Fleet, a group of over 1000 Aboriginal people gathered at Australia Hall in Sydney to call for full citizenship status’ and laws to improve the lives of First Nations people. As one of the first major civil rights gatherings in the world, this day became known as the Day of Mourning.
From 1940 until 1955, the Day of Mourning was held annually on the Sunday before Australia Day and was known as ‘Aborigines Day’.
In 1955 ‘Aborigines Day’ was shifted to the first Sunday in July when it was decided that the day should also become a celebration of Aboriginal culture as well as a day of protest. Major Aboriginal organisations, as well as state and federal governments, all supported the formation of the National Aborigines Day Observance Committee (NADOC).
In 1974, for the first time, the NADOC committee was composed entirely of Aboriginal representatives. The following year, it was decided that NADOC be expanded to become a week of celebrations, from the first to the second Sunday in July.
As awareness of the distinct cultural histories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples grew, NADOC was expanded to recognise Torres Strait Islander people and culture. The committee then became known as the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC).
National Reconciliation Week: 27 May – 3 June 2024
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will — and must — continue.
It is welcome news that the federal government will provide $100,000 to help repair Loong the Dragon, following the significant damage caused by vandals to this historic artifact at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.
The Albanese Labor Government will contribute $100,000 towards the repair of Loong the Dragon after vandals caused significant damage to the historic dragon housed at the Golden Dragon Museum in Bendigo.
The survey is quick (~5 minnutes), anonymous and for people of all backgrounds who live, work or socialise in Victoria.
Findings of the survey will identify issues our local communities care most about, and help Police develop ways to tackle them.
Police want to hear: – How you feel about safety in your local area – Your ideas to improve the work we do – How you want to engage with police and protective service officers
Make your voice count and complete the survey *before 31 May*.
