Australia
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Vaccine campaign to support culturally and linguistically diverse audiences with $1.3 million
The Australian Government’s $31 million COVID-19 vaccination public information campaign is rolling out across the country, with an additional $1.3 million provided for peak multicultural organsations to help reach culturally …
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Gay conversion practices banned in Victoria, and the Church expresses “grave disquiet”
A bill which criminalises gay conversion practices has been passed in Victoria. Practices which suppress the conversion of gender identity or sexual orientation are now banned in the state following …
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Expansion plans will modernise theological college to reach wider community
One of the key components of the $27 million long-term plan to upgrade the Archdiocesan site in Redfern, Sydney, includes a significant upgrade to the infrastructure of St Andrew’s Greek …
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Queensland government grants a record $1 million to celebrate multiculturalism
The Queensland Government are making sure that the focus of their record $1 million grant will benefit young people and multiculturalism. Multicultural Affairs Minister Leanne Linard said the annual Celebrating …
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Communities should pressure states to ease border restrictions after COVID-19 vaccines rollout: Hunt
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt has said that the federal government does not support the long-term closure of borders and has asked that community groups should …
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Applications open for multicultural senior groups COVID-19 support grants
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has opened applications for the Coronavirus Support for Multicultural Seniors (CSMS) 2020-21 grants program to provide grants worth up to $2,000 to …
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Victoria battles against COVID-19 following AO quarantine program worker’s infection: see hotspots
The next two days will be “crucial” in Victoria’s fight against COVID-19 following the infection of a Noble Park man, 26, working as a resident support officer as part of …
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Former mayor Georgina Papafotiou at the helm of the Greek Community of Agia Paraskevi, St Albans
The Greek Community of Agia Paraskevi, St Albans, is turning a new leaf following the election of a new board of directors at its recent annual general meeting. The new …
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Applications now open to write Certificate of Attainment in Greek in Melbourne
Online and written submissions to write the Certificate of Attainment in Greek exams in May are now open, the Greek Consulate General in Melbourne announced this week. The certificate is …
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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia plans $27m building upgrades for the future
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia is pleased to announce a new vision for the Archdiocesan site at Cleveland Street, Redfern. This vision is to be realised through a comprehensive, …