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A research team at Monash University Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health is funded by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to conduct a study and help develop culturally informed treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Any first-generation immigrant from China aged between 18-65, with experience […]

Multicultural Health Connect Healthdirect Australia has launched a new helpline – Multicultural Health Connect – the first national helpline to help people in multicultural communities get health information and advice. The helpline is free and confidential, and run by workers with multicultural backgrounds. In-language help is available by calling 1800 186 815, where callers speak […]

Happy Lunar New Year! 恭贺新禧，兔年吉祥！ Forthcoming celebrations in Melbourne.

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“Screen Presence 23” Chinese Australian Film Festival (银屏华风迎新年) Date: Sunday January 29, 2023Venue: The Capitol theatre, 113 Swanston St, Melbourne. • 10:00AM Discussion: Screen Presence (Session 1)• 11:45AM Screening: Shanghai Express 上海快车 (1932) 82 mins (Session 2)• 2:00PM Screening: Floating Life 浮生 (1996) 95 mins (Session 3)• 4:30PM Screening: Mao’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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” […]

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

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: https://www.asianaustralianleadership.com.au/40-under-40-awards-2022-winners https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/eL2DdDNmg1zKlLp2ZqEndg