Australia
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The Australian government rolls out vaccine campaign for CALD audiences
The Australian Government’s is launching a national $31 million Covid-19 vaccination campaign to raise the public’s awareness. As part of the public information campaign an additional $1.3 million will be …
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Australians to provide proof of vaccination via smartphone
A new plan to ensure transparency in terms of proof of vaccination for Australians has been discussed at length by the federal government with approval expected within weeks. According to …
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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 …