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  • 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

    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

    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.

  • 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

  • Beware of Scams, Protect Yourself (谨防诈骗,保护自己)

    Beware of Scams, Protect Yourself (谨防诈骗,保护自己)

    防诈骗小黑皮书

    袖珍指南,助您识别诈骗,免受诈骗,保护自己

    by 澳大利亚竞争和消费者委员会

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  • In-person COVID-19 Community Information Session Successfully Held

    In-person COVID-19 Community Information Session Successfully Held

    Supported by the Department of Health, Victorian Government, the Chinese Community Council of Australia, Victoria Chapter (CCCAV), in conjunction with the Chinese Professionals Club of Australia (CPCA), successfully held an in-person Community Information Session on Thursday 15 September 2022 at Ashwood Hall. Aurora Tang and Fathima Muhajireen from the COVID-19 Response Team of the Department of Health attended the event and answered many various COVID-19 related questions from the participants.

    Ref: https://cccav.org.au/prevention-is-the-best-protection/