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  • AACTA Seeking Unsung Stories from Chinese Australians (寻找你的故事)

    AACTA Seeking Unsung Stories from Chinese Australians (寻找你的故事)

    Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) is asking the 1.3 million Australians who identify as Chinese Australian to share a story from their life – it can be a funny, sad, heart-warming or a heartbreaking story – but one that speaks to the truth of their experience in Australia. They are looking for stories that can help change the hearts and minds of Australians, stories that create connection, remind us what we have in common, and create empathy and understanding between us all again.

    They are asking participants to record themselves telling their story directly to camera, and for it to be under 10 minutes long. It can be recorded on Zoom, or a cameraphone, or ipad. The content is up to the particpants, whether it is a heart-warming family story or a powerful snapshot of reality. They want an honest, authentic account of their life – or a moment from it – that speaks to the truth of their experience as a Chinese Australian. 

    Once submitted, a selection of stories will be chosen by a diverse committee of prominent Australian writers, filmmakers, and cultural trailblazers. These storytellers will then be flown to Sydney for the 2023 Unsung Stories Gala event, where their stories will be presented in front of a live audience, and live streamed around Australia. A large collection of these stories will then be housed in the online public archives of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) for future generations to be able to view, making their story a vital and enduring part of Australian history.

    Submissions close on 22nd January 2023 (Chinese New Year).

    More information can be found here: https://www.aacta.org/international-program/unsung-stories/

  • Stay Safe This Summer (夏季出行，水边游玩，注意安全)

    Stay Safe This Summer (夏季出行，水边游玩，注意安全)

    When parks are overcrowded, if you try to fit in by parking on the roadside you could make it more dangerous for everyone. 
    公园人满为患时，若您想勉强把车停在路边，会给徒增他人徒增危险。
     
    Often coastal destinations within 1.5 hours of Melbourne will be full by 10am, so go early or have a backup plan if it is already busy when you arrive.
    距离墨尔本一个半小时车程范围内的沿海旅游景点，往往上午10时即人满，所以要尽早出发，或者想好后备方案，这样即便景点已车水马龙也不慌。

    Do you know your limits when swimming? Swim safely at beaches, rivers and lakes by learning the conditions and your ability. If you just jump in without a plan, you could drown. 
    您知道自己的游泳体能极限吗？在海滩、河流和湖泊游泳应注意安全，了解相关规定以及自身水性。贸然下水，溺险四伏。
     
    Learn more at https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/accessibility/your-language/simplified-chinese
    详情请浏览 https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/accessibility/your-language/simplified-chinese

    夏季来临，注意安全

    外出享受大自然的黄金时间到了。

    但您知道如何保障自身安全，如何看顾朋友或家人吗？

    若您不太熟悉维州的公园或自然空间，您就未必了解那里的危险因素。

    因新冠疫情（COVID-19）的缘故，我们大部分人一直以来都无法接触大自然，所以有必要提醒一下自己，如何做到出行安全。

    Parks Victoria有相关的安全保障规定。若您不遵守，就有可能受伤。您也可能会破坏环境。

    维州公园安全保障

    事前做好计划。幸好 ，您不必大费周章，也可以享受旅途，平安回家。

    • 尽量提前预约，并考虑使用有执照的旅游机构。这样可以确保有您的位子，行程有保障。
    • 请耐心、友善地对待公园巡管员和其他游客。
    • 请勿离开标记路线，垃圾请扔进垃圾箱，或者带回家。做到人走物走。
    • 请勿喂饲或触摸动物。
    • 丛林徒步旅行或远足时，需了解自身耐力，夜色降临前请返程。
    • 至少携带两升水、一些食物和一个急救包。
    • 穿上结实的徒步用鞋，戴帽子、太阳眼镜，涂防晒霜。
    • 带上防水外套，以防下雨。
    • 手机请充满电。出门前拍下地图的照片。
    • 避免在树下露营或停车。树枝掉落时可能会砸伤您。
    • 在外请勿大声播放音乐。请勿滋扰他人或动物。
    • 若您的露营地有篝火盆，请自带柴木。

    公园拥挤，暗藏危机。

    若停车场都满了，公园必定人满为患。此时应另寻去处。

    • 若您想勉强把车停在路边，会给他人徒增危险。汽车可能会压坏丛林地，挡路挡道，让紧急救护人员在需要时无法进入现场。
    • 距离墨尔本一个半小时车程范围内的沿海旅游景点，上午10时即人满，所以要尽早出发，或者想好后备方案，这样即便景点已车水马龙也不慌。

    水域及周边安全保障。

    水，面善但藏险，而且大家往往对自己的水性过于自信。因此，前往海滩、湖泊或河流时，要做好准备。

    • 非泳区请勿游泳。请勿单独下水。留意指示牌并遵照指示。请勿游过界。
    • 水中或有急流，非您能见。拣选一个陆地上的位置，尽量不远离，确保自身不被水流冲走。
    • 瀑布下方或附近区域非安全泳区。瀑布的水推力可将您压下水面，而水下可能会有暗岩蔽物。请勿在瀑布顶跳水，您可能会卡在水下遇溺。
    • 请勿在长堤和码头上跳水。水下状况莫测。水深可能超乎您预期，还可能有暗岩蔽物。

    火警安全保障。

    维州是世界上的火灾极高发地区。

    火情凶猛，蔓延迅速，危机四伏。10%的山火由营火导致。山火令自然栖息地和野生动物岌岌可危。若无篝火盆，请勿点营火。请勿自行挖火坑。

    • 营火须有人把守。需用大量水淋熄。冷却至不伤手后，才可离场。
    • 出发前，需明白山火的风险以及应急措施。留意天气状况、用火限制与警告。
    • 下载VicEmergency应用程序。您可以在该应用程序上，把自己的目的地设置成关注地区，如有险情，您就会收到警告。
    • 出门前请浏览Parks Victoria网站，了解公园最新状况。
    • 自己小心。不要想着会有巡管员、紧急救护人员或其他人告诉您何时走。他们也许找不到您。及早动身离开。

  • Seeking Chinese Participants to Provide Feedback on Victorian Healthcare Experience Survey (寻求华人参与者就“维多利亚州医疗保健服务体验（VHES）调查”提供反馈)

    The Department of Health is seeking Chinese participants to provide feedback about the Victorian Healthcare Experience Survey. Participants will be provided with a $60 gift card for their time (one hour).

    Please express your interest here: https://forms.office.com/r/VPgZByXZN8

    Thank you for your support.

    维多利亚州卫生部寻求华人参与者就“维多利亚州医疗保健服务体验（VHES）调查“提供反馈，以改进服务。参与者将获得$60的礼品卷作为报酬（时间约1小时）。

    有意者请点击: https://forms.office.com/r/VPgZByXZN8

    感谢您的支持。

    About the Project

    After people leave hospital, they might be sent the Victorian Healthcare Experience (VHES) Survey. This survey is about how they experienced care in the hospital.  The survey results help health services (hospitals) understand what they are doing well, what they are not doing well and what needs to be improved to care for patients. 

    Even though the survey has been translated into 23 different languages, people who speak a language other than English are less likely to complete the survey than English speakers. This means that hospitals have less knowledge about what to do to improve their service for people from different cultures who speak a language other than English.

    The purpose of the Engagement of culturally diverse populations in the Victorian Healthcare Experience Survey Project is find ways to increase participation in the VHES from people who speak a language other than English.

    The Victorian Agency for Health Information (VAHI), who are part of the Victorian Department of Health, manage the VHES program.  VAHI have partnered with the Social Research Centre (SRC) to undertake this project. 

    Information about Participating in a Consultation

    Participation in this project involves a one-hour online discussion with a researcher from the Social Research Centre. The discussion will either be on your own or with a small group of other people who speak the same language as you, and possibly the same gender and age range.  

    There are no right or wrong answers. Topics to be discussed:

    ·           If you have any experience providing feedback to health care services

    ·           Why people like you might not give feedback or complete surveys

    ·           Ways to increase participation in in the survey for people who speak a language other than English.

    Participation in the consultation is completely voluntary. Your participation will be confidential.

    Ref: https://vahi.vic.gov.au/ourwork/datasets/patient-experience-and-outcomes-data

    项目简介

    在人们出院后，他们可能会收到维多利亚州医疗保健服务体验（VHES）调查。这项调查旨在了解他们在医院的医护体验。调查结果将有助于卫生服务机构（医院）了解他们在哪些方面做得好，哪些方面做得不好，以及在护理患者方面需要哪些改进。尽管这项调查已经被翻译成23种不同的语言，但与英语为母语的人相比，说其他语种的人参与调查的几率要低。这就意味着医院比较不了解如何改善对来自不同文化的非英语母语者的服务。调动不同文化背景的人群参与维多利亚州医疗保健服务体验调查项目的目的——是找到各种方法提高英语非母语者对于VHES的参与度。该项目由维多利亚州卫生部（简称卫生部）下属的维多利亚州卫生信息局（Victorian Agency for Health Information ，简称VAHI）负责管理，由VAHI与社会研究中心（Social Research Centre，简称SRC）一起合作进行。

    有关参与咨询的信息

    参与这个项目需要与社会研究中心的一位研究员进行一小时的在线讨论。讨论可以与您单独进行，也可以与一小群和您说相同的语言、可能是相同性别和年龄范围的人进行。答案没有对错之分。讨论话题包括:

    • 您是否有向医疗保健服务机构提供反馈意见的经验

    • 和您类似背景的人可能不提供反馈或完成调查的原因

    • 提高英语非母语者对调查的参与度的方法

    参与咨询是完全出于自愿的。你的参与将是保密的。

  • Small Acts for Sustainable Future (日常的简单选择从现在做起, 共筑可持续的未来)

    Small Acts for Sustainable Future (日常的简单选择从现在做起, 共筑可持续的未来)

    Even the smallest change can make a big impact when it comes to creating a sustainable future. It might be improving how you recycle, avoiding single-use plastics or reducing food going to waste. Discover 5 simple things that you could do to make a difference. Then choose the one small act that is right for you and start doing it today!

    1. Check what goes into your bins on your council website
    2. Remember to take your reusable water bottle when you leave home
    3. Plan weekday dinners and reduce food waste
    4. Take used batteries to a drop-off point for recycling
    5. Remove food and liquids from your recycling

    每个最简单的选择，都能对共筑可持续未来发挥不简单的作用。简单的选择可以是回收垃圾分类时多留一份心，避免使用一次性塑料，或减少食物浪费。探索学习五个简单选择，为健康环境贡献自己的一份力。

    1. 浏览所处市政府网站，了解各类垃圾桶具体可投入的垃圾类别
    2. 出门时记得携带可重复使用的水瓶
    3. 提前规划好每周的晚餐，避免浪费食物
    4. 用完的电池应送到相应的回收点
    5. 避免将食物和液体留在回收物品中

    更多详情请访问维州政府网站:

    https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/small-acts-general

    https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling-and-reducing-waste/at-home/small-acts-big-impact/small-acts-simplified-chinese

    https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/recycling-and-reducing-waste/at-home/small-acts-big-impact/small-acts-list

  • Congratulations to Asian Australian Volunteers (AAV) for Being Highly Commended in 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (祝贺澳亚志愿者协会荣获2022年维州多元文化优秀奖嘉奖)

    Congratulations to Asian Australian Volunteers (AAV) for Being Highly Commended in 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence (祝贺澳亚志愿者协会荣获2022年维州多元文化优秀奖嘉奖)

    Congratulations to Asian Australian Volunteers (AAV) for Being Highly Commended in 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence.

    At the 2022 Victorian Multicultural Awards for Excellence ceremony held at Government House in Victoria on 25 October 2022, the Asian Australian Volunteers Inc. (AAV) was awarded “Highly Commended” in the “Community Innovation” category for their tireless voluntary work in supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable groups during the pandemic, including distributing free PPE to more than 120 frontline health workers and delivering around 2,500 free meals.

    AAV is a community group consisting of all volunteers with a majority of volunteers being Australians with Chinese heritage.

    Ref:

    https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-awards-for-excellence

    https://www.aavolunteers.org.au/about-us/

  • Victorian Government Encouraging More People to Get Involved with Volunteering (维州政府鼓励更多人加入志愿者行列)

    Victorian Government Encouraging More People to Get Involved with Volunteering (维州政府鼓励更多人加入志愿者行列)

    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

  • Participants Discussed Community Leadership at Graduation Ceremony of the 2022 Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program

    Participants Discussed Community Leadership at Graduation Ceremony of the 2022 Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program

    9th October 2022

    MEDIA RELEASE

    Participants Discussed Community Leadership at Graduation Ceremony of the 2022 Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program

    Participants enthusiastically discussed community leadership at the graduation ceremony of the second round of the Chinese-Australian Youth Leadership Program, which was held at the elegant Gallery of the historical Museum of Chinese Australian History in Chinatown, Melbourne on Saturday 8 October 2022, a sunny spring day. The event went smoothly with the effective facilitation by Campus Consultancy Founder Mr Josh Farr.

    Firstly, the graduates of the programs demonstrated their learnings by presenting their project proposals developed over the course of the program. Their well-considered project proposals are focused on helping young students in career development and mental health. The presentations drew much interest and multiple questions from the audience. The graduates are enthusiastic about their ideas and are determined to implement them over the coming months.

    In his welcome speech, CCCAV President Mr Jimmy Li talked about the mission of CCCAV which is to advocate for and to serve the Chinese community and to connect with the wide community. To him the meaning of community leadership is the privilege to serve. He again encouraged young leaders to show up, stand up, speak up and step up, aiming to make greater contribution to the community and this beautiful multicultural country. He thanked the Museum of Chinese Australian History for providing such a nice venue for the event, Campus Consultancy for the productive cooperation, and specially to Program Director Mr Gen Li, Program Assistant Ms Kate Zhou and other volunteers for making the program a success.

    Keynote speaker Deputy Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Mr Bwe Thay, who is also the Citizen of the Year 2022 of the Whitehorse City, highlighted three key elements of community leadership, which are commitment, compassion and consistency. Mr Thay then provided inspiring advice to the young leaders to take the challenges as opportunities to grow, to work in partnership, be innovative, collaborate to make a positive impact. He stressed the importance of owning our identity with pride and being yourself. He also encouraged young leaders to take part in the VMC programs and activities.

    CEO of the Museum of Chinese Australian History Mr Mark Wang congratulated the young leaders for completing the program and talked about the importance of connecting history with the present, the future and the community.

    Lastly, an excellent alumnus from last year’s program Ms Charlotte Wang gave a heartfelt speech. Ms Wang said real leadership is about taking the opportunities out there and bringing people around you for the ride. She hoped that her peers continue to develop leadership skills, and “Making sure that as Chinese Australians, our voices are heard in the greater community.” Her one piece of advice to the young leaders is “to make sure that at some stage today or sometime in amongst all your celebrations, you find a special person in your life; whether it’s your mum or your dad, a grandparent, a teacher, a friend or someone else who’s cared for you along the way… Say thank you and maybe even give them a hug for all they do. Because they in their special way have led you to where you are today and I think that is a very special kind of leadership in and of itself.”

    Participants then had further conversations about community leadership among each other.

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  • Congratulations to Winners of the 2022 “40 Under 40” Most Influential Asian-Australians Award (祝贺2022年40岁以下最具影响力亚裔澳洲人奖获得者)

    Congratulations to Winners of the 2022 “40 Under 40” Most Influential Asian-Australians Award (祝贺2022年40岁以下最具影响力亚裔澳洲人奖获得者)

    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.

    Ref:

  • CCCAV Presented at Community Capacity Building Workshop

    CCCAV Presented at Community Capacity Building Workshop

    CCCAV was invited to share at the Community Capacity Building Workshop in Melbourne that was organised by the Department of Health, Victorian Government on 3 October 2022.

    Our president Jimmy Li gave a short speech in the showcase section.

    This invitation is an acknowledgement of ‘the constant contributions and innovative work around COVID-19 response related community engagement led and carried out by CCCAV team‘.

  • Government’s Advice on Optus Data Breach (针对电信公司Optus数据泄露事件，政府提醒保护个人信息)

    Government’s Advice on Optus Data Breach (针对电信公司Optus数据泄露事件，政府提醒保护个人信息)

    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: 

    • Secure and monitor your devices and accounts for unusual activity, and ensure they have the latest security updates.
    • Enable multi‑factor authentication for all accounts.
    • If you need assistance with taking these steps, visit the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

    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

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