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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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Greece21: GCM celebrates 200 years from the Greek War of Independence
This year’s Greek War of Indipendence celebrations calendar is jam-packed. The Greek Community of Melbourne has organised more than 30 events spanning from February to November 2021. This year is …
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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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New Fronditha Care CEO appointed as head of the aged care provider
Fronditha Care this week announced the appointment of Faye Spiteri (Tsolakis) as CEO following the recent resignation of Michael Malakonas. Fronditha Care President and Board Chair, Jill Taylor (Nikitakis) said, …
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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 …