Some people can get medicine when they have COVID-19.
These medicines are also called ‘early therapies’ or ‘antivirals’.
They stop people from getting so sick that they need to go to hospital.
Medicines do not replace vaccination. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself
from COVID-19. Please ask your doctor.
有些人在感染新冠后可以得到治疗新冠的药物。
这些药物也被称为“早期治疗”或“抗病毒”药物。
这些药物可以用来防止人们感染新冠后因病情非常严重而需住院治疗。
药物不能取代疫苗。接种疫苗是保护您自己免受新冠感染的最佳方法。请询问您的医生。
Sally Sitou MP (陈莎莉联邦议员) delivered her inspiring Inaugural Speech on 26 July 2022.
VMC (Victorian Multicultural Commission) is looking for young people aged 16-25 who have strong connections to multicultural communities to apply for becoming members of the Multicultural Youth Network (MYN) for the August of 2022 to August 2024 term. Applications from culturally, linguistically and religiously diverse backgrounds, including refugees and asylum seekers, are strongly encouraged.
Applications close on 21 August 2022.
To apply:
https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/multicultural-youth-network
To bring the important road-safety information to every Victorian, CultureVerse (https://think-hq.com.au/cultureverse) has created a survey to collect people’s preference and feedback on road safety-related communication. Your answer will be used as a guide for future communication. Let’s keep everyone safe on the road.
Welcome to participate in the survey: https://bit.ly/3AW2zfP
Survey Length: 5-8 mins; all answers will be kept anonymous and confidential.
Language: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
Respondent criteria: above 18yrs old; living in Victoria; speak a language other than English at home
Prize: All survey participants will entre a draw to win an $80 gift card.
Survey ends on: Tuesday 26th July 2022.
欢迎参加关于道路安全信息的匿名问卷调查: https://bit.ly/3AW2zfP
The National Library of Australia is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from Australians with Chinese Heritage who are interested in taking part in the Library’s Oral History program.
As part of the project the Library hopes to interview selected individuals to gain an understanding of what it is to be an Australian with Chinese heritage. The Library seeks to record and preserve a range of stories and experiences. The Library aims to ensure that as many sections of the community are represented as possible (including era of migration, current city of residence, language and gender).
Welcome to participate: https://nla.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2g8ZPqh3SgyViGW
Media Diversity Australia is calling for Australians of Chinese heritage to apply for Chinese-Australian Journalism Secondment Program which will enable three successful applicants to undertake an eight-week program working in mainstream newsrooms. Applications close on 12 August 2022.
More info: https://www.mediadiversityaustralia.org/secondment/
FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 (女篮世界杯) will be held from September 22 – October 1, 2022 in Sydney, Australia.
It will be a good opportunity to see the world’s 12 best women’s basketball teams compete at Sydney Olympic Park, including Australia and China. Superstar Han Xu (韩旭), who is the first Chinese player drafted to the WNBA in 22 years, will be coming to compete.
The FWBWC22 Organising Committee would love to have lots of fans from the Chinese community attend the World Cup and show their support for the competing teams.
Let sport unite global communities for world peace.
More info:
https://www.fiba.basketball/womensbasketballworldcup/2022
https://tickets.womensworldcup.basketball/
流感与新冠肺炎全年流行，但特别容易在冬季传播。
您可以采取以下行动来维持健康：
以上行为可以帮助您和您的亲朋与社区保持健康，同时还能保护已经在承受巨大压力的医疗系统。
More info:
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/stay-well-this-winter
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/stay-well-this-winter-chinese-simplified
Victoria Police has launched an online service for reporting harassment on public transport:
To initiate the service, people can text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455.
Once you text STOPIT you will receive a link to an online form that allows you to:
– share details of the incident, such as the type of behaviour, or when or where it occurred
– upload an image or video (if you choose).
You can complete this form at the time of the incident or after it has occurred.
NOTE: STOPIT is not monitored live. For immediate police assistance, call Triple Zero (000) and speak to an operator.
More info: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/stopit
Monash University is seeking Chinese-Australian and other participants for a research project that explores inter-cultural relationships in Australia.
This research aims to explore how differences in life experiences and identity shape attitudes towards and experiences of intimate intercultural relationships among a range of cultural groups in Australia.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Participate in a 1 HOUR INTERVIEW. The interview will cover: life experiences, identity, the attitudes of family, friends, and community towards intercultural relationships.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
People who:
– Identify as coming from a second generation or higher Chinese background who are in a relationship with Anglo/European Australians, OR
– Anglo European Australians who are in a relationship with a person who is Australian born and of second generation or higher Chinese background
– Are between the ages of 25 – 34 years
– Were born in Australia (second or higher generation)
– Are single or in any relationship status (such as dating, in a de-facto partnership, or married)
– Lives in Victoria, Australia
A $100 PREZZEE GIFT VOUCHER will be provided to participants upon completion of the interview as a token of appreciation for their time and contribution to the project.
Contact REBECCA POWELL to find out more information and participate. rebecca.powell@monash.edu
