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  • Multicultural Framework Review Seeking Submissions from the Public (“多元文化框架评估”欢迎公众提交意见)

    Multicultural Framework Review Seeking Submissions from the Public (“多元文化框架评估”欢迎公众提交意见)

    Making multicultural Australia stronger​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    The Multicultural Framework Review (the Review) is looking at ways for government and the community to work together to support a cohesive multicultural society and advance a vibrant and prosperous future for all Australians.

    The Australian Government has appointed a panel of three eminent Australians to conduct the Review (the Review Panel). The Review Panel will conduct nation-wide public consultations on the issues outlined in the Review Terms of Reference.

    The Review Panel invites submissions and seeks information from any organisation or member of the public.

    Your ideas and experiences about what is working well and what could be better, and what is important to you about the Review can be provided:

    1. in your preferred language, and
    2. by written submission, audio or video message.

    The Review Panel welcomes contributions reflecting a diversity of views and backgrounds to inform the findings and recommendations presented in the final report to the Australian Government.​​

    Submissions are open from 24 July to 29 September 2023.

    For more information: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/multicultural-framework-review/multicultural-framework-review

    促进多元文化,共建和谐澳洲

    多元文化框架评估(简称“评估”)旨在探索政府与社区之间的合作方式,以便为澳大利亚民众营造一个有凝聚力的多元文化社会。

    澳大利亚政府已委任了三位杰出的澳大利亚人士组成评估小组负责进行评估。评估小组将就评估范围内列举的议题开展全国范围的公众磋商。

    评估小组欢迎各组织及公众成员提交意见,并会向他们寻求相关信息。

    针对现在哪些做得好、哪些有待改进,以及评估对您有何重要意义这些问题,欢迎您通过如下方式提供见解分享经验:

    1. 用您熟悉的语言,并且
    2. 可以书面提交,也可以发送音频或视频讯息。

    评估小组欢迎持有不同观点、来自不同背景的人士发表意见,您的意见将帮助我们厘清调查结果并拟定相应建议,这些结果和建议将写入最终报告呈递澳大利亚政府。

    提交意见的截至日期为2023年9月29日。

    详见: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/multicultural-framework-review/information-in-your-language/chinese-simplified

  • Community Q&A Forum: Understand the Voice Referendum on 9 September 2023 (澳华社区”原住民之声”问答论坛(中英文双语)即将在博士山市政厅举行)

    Community Q&A Forum: Understand the Voice Referendum on 9 September 2023 (澳华社区”原住民之声”问答论坛(中英文双语)即将在博士山市政厅举行)

    Join us to hear more and ask questions about the upcoming Voice Referendum – 澳华社区”原住民之声”问答论坛(中英文双语)

    • Date/Time: Saturday 9 September 2023, 3:00PM – 4:30PM
    • Venue: Box Hill Town Hall – Matsudo Room. 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128.

    Guest speakers:

    • Marcus Stewart (Member of First Nations Referendum Working Group)
    • Wesa Chau (40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian Australians)
    • Jimmy Li (CCCAV)

    This forum is jointly organised by the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) and Yes23.

    To RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/community-qa-forum-understand-the-voice-referendum-tickets-701303055317

    澳大利亚二十四年来第一次全民公投即将举行,是时候对此次2023年关于“原住民之声”的全民公投增进了解,以便在投票日当天投出明智和负责的一票。

    定于9月9日在博士山市政厅举行澳华社区”原住民之声”问答论坛,邹慧心、Marcus Stewart (联邦有关原住民的修宪公投工作小组成员)、李健民将与大家分享他们的观点和回答大家的提问。

    • 时间: 9月9日星期六下午3:00-4:30PM.
    • 地点: Box Hill Town Hall 博士山市政厅 – Matsudo Room. 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill.

    座位有限,请点此链接报名: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/community-qa-forum-understand-the-voice-referendum-tickets-701303055317

    主办: 维州澳华社区委员会(CCCAV).

    活动支持社团:

    • 澳亚志愿者协会(AAV),
    • 澳亚多元文化组织(AMO),
    • 澳洲华人多元文化协会(CAMA),
    • 澳华联盟(CAA),
    • 澳华会(CAN)/澳洲英语角,
    • 澳中商桥(ACBCC),
    • 云登亚洲商会(ABAW),
    • (欢迎成为此活动的支持社团,请与CCCAV联系)

    现场翻译: 秦潞山教授

  • Cancelled: Upcoming Event – Multicultural Australia for the Voice Referendum: Q&A Forum on 2 September 2023 (多元文化社区“原住民之声”问答论坛即将举行)

    Cancelled: Upcoming Event – Multicultural Australia for the Voice Referendum: Q&A Forum on 2 September 2023 (多元文化社区“原住民之声”问答论坛即将举行)

    21/08/2023: This event has been cancelled due to the unavailability of a key speaker.

    “Multicultural Australia for the Voice” invites you to a Q&A Forum about the Voice for an afternoon of food and information from Indigenous leader, Noel Pearson, and constitutional lawyer, Dr Shireen Morris, facilitated by the CEO of Maurice Blackburn, Jacob Varghese.

  • University of Melbourne Research Group Seeking Participants in Study on Understanding Health Decision-making in Australian Chinese Families (墨尔本大学研究团队寻求参与者协助关于澳大利亚华人家庭健康决策的研究)

    University of Melbourne Research Group Seeking Participants in Study on Understanding Health Decision-making in Australian Chinese Families (墨尔本大学研究团队寻求参与者协助关于澳大利亚华人家庭健康决策的研究)

    A research group from the University of Melbourne is currently conducting a study on understanding health decision-making in Australian Chinese families. Their research is funded by Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). They are seeking participants to interview as part of their research.

    Please register your interest via the link:
    https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etVHj8mnNJGqQey

    墨尔本大学的一个研究团队正在进行一项关于了解澳大利亚华人家庭健康决策的研究。他们的研究项目得到了澳大利亚国家卫生和医学研究委员会(NHMRC)的资助。他们诚挚邀请您或者您身边有兴趣的人参与其中。

    如果您感兴趣了解更多详细信息,请您查看如下传单,并扫描二维码或点击以下链接注册,他们会稍后与您取得联系:

    https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etVHj8mnNJGqQey

    感谢您的支持。

  • ABC Report: Government revises Chinese translation of referendum question after community raises concerns

    The government website https://voice.gov.au/ has updated their official translation of “First Peoples” in the referendum question from “第一民族” to “原住民族” after the Chinese community raised concerns about the original translation, ABC reported on 3 August 2023. The original translation, “第一民族”, does not precisely convey the essence of the term “First Peoples” and may potentially lead to confusion and misinformation. CCCAV has played a leading role in advocating for the revision of the Chinese translation of the referendum question, aiming to make it aligned more accurately with its English meaning.

    公投问题:

    在公投投票日,选民将被要求对一个问题投“赞成”或“反对”票。在议会批准的前提下,问题将是:

    “这项拟议法律:修改宪法,通过建立原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声承认澳大利亚的原住民族。

    您是否赞成这一拟议修改?”

    宪法修正案:

    如果在全民公投中获得批准,以下文字将写入宪法。

    第九章 承认原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民
    129 原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声

    为承认原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民是澳大利亚的原住民族:
    i. 应设立一个名为“原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声”的机构;
    ii. “原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声“可以就与原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民有关的问题向议会和联邦行政政府提出意见;
    iii. 在符合本宪法的前提下,议会有权就与原住民和托雷斯海峡岛民之声有关的事项制定法律,包括其组成、职能、权力和程序。

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  • Recycling for a Better Future (共同努力, 回收利用, 保护环境, 共创未来)

    Recycling for a Better Future (共同努力, 回收利用, 保护环境, 共创未来)

    维州多元文化社区的回收利用:共同学习,共创未来

    作者:Harpreet Singh Kandra 博士

    维州有一个地方很了不起,就是其多元文化与观念交织,形成充满活力的社会。我们因此得以分享多样化的思维和做事方式,互相学习,造福后代。

    作为可持续发展的热心倡导者,我尤其关心维州民众如何携手更好地保护我们的环境,共创健康繁荣的社区。

    维州可持续发展部(Sustainability Victoria)正在开展“细小举动,意义重大”的宣传活动,我作为活动大使,有幸于近期与来自华人、越南和黎巴嫩社区有威望和影响力的领袖交谈,探讨我们如何共同采用更可持续的废弃物管理办法,尤其在回收利用方面。谈到维州现行回收利用系统,我们对于维州多元文化社群关于认知差距的反馈作出了反思。

    在交谈中,我们得到了启发——虽然我们来自不同的文化背景,往往各有不同的废弃物管理系统,但在如何管理废弃物和扩大回收利用方面,我们可以找到共同点并相互学习。

    克服文化隔阂,取长补短

    不难理解,由于我们过往不同的经历,我们对待维州的减废与回收利用工作也会有所不同。部分移民以前可能有家政人员帮忙处理家中的回收利用工作。而对那些离乡别井逃避动乱的人而言,根深蒂固的“生存观念”可能影响他们对回收利用和未来的理解。适应新家园会令人心力交瘁——要安排和了解的事情非常多,因此个性化的支持以及在制度和社会责任方面的指导非常重要。

    “试想移民来澳大利亚后第一次看见四个不同颜色的箱子——如果没人告诉您,您不会知道哪个用来装什么,”阿拉伯社区领袖Michael Kheirallah表示。

    然而,也正是这个学习的过程,通过不同群体之间持续的对话和鼓励,让我们互取所长,汲取经验。

    越南社区宣导师Tammy Nguyen表示:“说到越南社区的习惯,其实他们的日常生活方式都很有益于环境,即便环保并非他们的主要出发点。”

    “无论是为了摆脱贫困还是作为难民来到维州,节俭都是必需的。这些习惯传承了下来——从用外卖餐盒存放物品,到用菜头叶碎作花园肥料,人们会下意识地重复利用物料。”

    在我看来,虽然部分民众对维州回收利用系统的认识度不高,但却有很好的意识基础。

    善用良好意识,带动积极变化

    对于新的回收利用与废弃物管理方法,维州多元文化社群展现出强烈的学习意愿和适应能力,这正是我们希望看到的。维州可持续发展部(Sustainability Victoria)最近一次调查显示,平均来说,维州多元文化社群非常赞同“正确分类废弃物是善举,”而且“正确丢弃废弃物,人人有责。”

    华人社区领袖Diana Lin认为积极的信息传递能驱动人们的行为改变,这一观点也支持了上述调查结果。

    “民众愿意遵从指示,我们只需清楚、简明地向他们传达指示,有需要时用他们的母语进行传达,”Diana表示。

    要把良好的意识转换成积极的变化,需从细微的调整做起。我们可以通过维州可持续发展部(Sustainability Victoria)的“细小举动,意义重大 ”宣传活动等宣导计划提出对策,通过多种语言分享实用易懂的信息。

    然而对于有价值的信息,我们要付诸行动才能有实效。

    “我想,对许多人来说,有时为了图方便,而不计长远利益。”可持续发展这一选项往往让人觉得更耗时,”Tammy说。

    然而,Tammy也指出“……人们常常在海外度假回来以后,会更感慨我们在维州享有的干净环境和空气质量。他们很庆幸能生活在如此健康的环境里,也肯定有动力为后代保育好环境。”

    因此,我想请维州民众思考一下,我们在日常生活中如何培养减废和回收利用的习惯?

    看到其他人解决环境问题的做法我就有动力了——例如跟踪观察丢进食物与花园有机物箱的废弃食物数量。我认为要创造可持续发展的未来,必须有开放的彼此学习的态度。

    若能获取正确的资源,不断共同学习,维州的多元文化社区将能提升其减废与回收利用能力。

    年轻人是我们的未来

    不同文化的人士可以共同学习,同样不同年代的人士也可以相互学习。“在我们的族群里,较年轻的一代人可以对长辈产生积极影响,只要能帮助长辈明白回收利用的重要性,”Diana表示。

    我见证了自己女儿在学校学习环保责任,然后成为我们家里发声倡导可持续发展和回收利用的积极分子。全家一起参与,让我们在生活习惯上发挥主人翁精神,例如回收利用物不要用塑料袋打包。

    在我看来,汇聚维州年轻人的声音和力量,是很有意义的,因为他们对维州的未来有重要影响。

    如需通过11种语言详细了解如何以细小举动提升减废和回收利用水平,请浏览: https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling-and-reducing-waste/at-home/small-acts-big-impact/small-acts-languages

  • A Life Changing Life: Join the Care and Support Sector (改变人生的事业:护理和援助行业正虚位以待)

    A Life Changing Life: Join the Care and Support Sector (改变人生的事业:护理和援助行业正虚位以待)

    The care and support sector is the fastest-growing sector in Australia right now. With the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Australia’s ageing population, there are plenty of opportunities for people looking for rewarding work that fits in with their lives.

    护理与援助行业是澳大利亚增长最快的就业市场之一。如今养老护理、残障援助和退伍军人护理岗位都在招贤纳士。欢迎选择投身这一改变人生的事业。

    更多信息参见: https://www.careandsupportjobs.gov.au/resources/translated-resources/chinese-simplified

  • Upcoming Event – Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice to Parliament

    Upcoming Event – Multicultural Community Forum: Understand and Support a First Nations Voice to Parliament

    Let’s come together at the Multicultural Community Forum on 22 July 2023, to learn about and support the First Nations Voice to Parliament. You are cordially invited to attend this event. 诚邀参加澳华和多元文化社区论坛,了解和支持原住民之声。

    • Date/Time: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM AEST (7月22日星期六下午2:00-4:00).
    • Venue: Level 1, Chinese Museum, 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne (澳华博物馆,墨尔本唐人街。从州议会火车站走路6分钟。)

    Please register via : https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/multicultural-community-forum-understand-and-support-a-first-nations-voice-tickets-656517741237

    Guest speakers (感谢著名翻译专家秦潞山教授现场翻译):

    • Leila Gurruwiwi (an Indigenous leader and a media commentator)
    • Mohamed Mohideen OAM JP (VMC Commissioner)
    • Mark Wang (CEO of the Chinese Museum)
    • Gavin Choong (youth advocate for the Voice)
    • Dr Judy Tang (VMC Commissioner)
    • More guest speakers to be confirmed.

    Places are limited due to venue capacity. Please RSVP now.

  • Call for Chinese-Australian Applicants for William Ah Ket Leadership Program at the ANU (澳洲国立大学麦锡祥领袖计划欢迎华裔申请者踊跃申请)

    Call for Chinese-Australian Applicants for William Ah Ket Leadership Program at the ANU (澳洲国立大学麦锡祥领袖计划欢迎华裔申请者踊跃申请)

    Applications to the inaugural William Ah Ket Leadership Program are now open.

    To apply: https://www.anu.edu.au/events/william-ah-ket-leadership-program

    Supported by the Australian Government’s National Foundation for Australia-China Relations (NFACR) and named after the first Australian barrister of Chinese and Asian heritage and co-founder of the Sino-Australian Association the late William Ah Ket (1876-1936), this ‘exec ed’ program aims to educate, upskill and equip talented emerging Chinese-Australian leaders with the skills, knowledge and expertise to become more effective leaders in their field, and if relevant, play an active role in advancing Australia’s engagement and bilateral relationship with China.

    The program will include a comprehensive academic and practical approach to focus on effective training and upskilling for emerging Chinese-Australian leaders on the following topics and more: risks and opportunities of Australia-China relations; power, influence and communication as Chinese-Australian leaders; succeeding in the Australia-China landscape; and personal profile building and finding your authentic voice.

    The program is open and eligible to applicants between the ages of 30 to 45 who self-identify as Chinese-Australian and/or an Australian of Chinese heritage. The four-day program will be taking place from 20 to 24 August 2023 at ANU’s campus in Canberra. Successful participants will be attending free of charge with accommodation and travel covered – all thanks to the incredible generosity of NFACR.

    Applications are due on Sunday 25 June 2023 at 5pm AEST. If this is a program for you or if you know of someone across your networks who is eligible and suitable, please submit an application of interest as soon as possible. Further details about the program and application process can be accessed via the following link – https://www.anu.edu.au/events/william-ah-ket-leadership-program

  • Information Session Held in March 2023 Enlightens Participants on the Voice Referendum

    MOJO News recently covered the informative Voice session organized by the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV) on 16th March 2023.

    The event featured Dr Shireen Morris, Director of the Radical Centre Reform Lab, a Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University Law School and a Constitutional lawyer, who has worked on Indigenous constitutional recognition for more than a decade, and Thomas Mayo, a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man, member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group, who is an passionate advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

    The seminar was aiming to engage the Chinese community in understanding the significance of the Voice referendum in the healing and reconciliation process of our country.

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    * MOJO News is an independent media organisation run by Monash University’s journalism and media communication students. https://www.mojonews.com.au/about-us