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  Nominations for Multicultural Awards for Excellence now open

  July 12, 2017 / ALL

  Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Inga Peulich MLC has announced the opening of the Multicultural Awards for Excellence 2017. “Multicultural Victoria is alive and well thanks to the many individuals and organisation’s that enrich the cultural life of our city, suburbs and towns,” Ms Peulich said.     Victoria’s Multicultural Awards for Excellence recognises these individuals and organisations that promote cross-cultural understanding, support new migrants and refugees, celebrate diversity, and enhance social cohesion. The award categories cover a range of […]

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  Bright minds needed in South Australia

  July 12, 2017 / ALL

  Bright young minds from around Australia will be exposed to high-tech job opportunities in SA’s lucrative space and defence industries at the Aerospace Futures (AF) conference in Adelaide, starting tomorrow. The annual event, hosted by the Australian Youth Aerospace Association, will see hundreds of university graduates and young professionals mingle with the nation’s industry leaders at the Adelaide Convention Centre, from Wednesday to Friday, July 12-14.   Aaerospace conference in Adelaide (Photo:aerospacefutres.com.au)  “Education plays an important role in inspiring students to […]

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  Family and parenting challenges within S. Sudanese communities

  July 2, 2017 / ALL, News

  In this video, Dr Santino Deng discusses family and parenting issues within South Sudanese communities with AMA’s Clyde Sharady. 

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  New laws in Victoria to protect children from institutional abuse

  July 1, 2017 / News

  A suite of new laws and measures to protect Victorian children from abuse and hold organisations to account come into force today. In an Australian first, the Wrongs Amendment (Organisational Child Abuse) Act 2017 ensures that Victorian religious institutions, childcare facilities, government bodies and community organisations have a clear ‘duty of care’ to protect children under their watch. Under the new duty of care requirements, organisations that exercise care, supervision or authority over children and are capable of being sued, must […]

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  Funding boost for community organisations in Queensland

  July 1, 2017 / ALL

  The Queensland government has announced $12.4 million for 600 community groups – including $1.18 million for Sunshine Coast groups – in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Yvette D’Ath said the Gambling Community Benefit Fund was Queensland’s largest one-off grants program, which distributes about $53 million a year to communities. In the latest round announced today, Mrs D’Ath said 602 groups would benefit from $12.4 million.   Photo: Ethnic community Council of […]

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  NDIS rolls out in SA from tomorrow 1 July 2017

  June 30, 2017 / News

  Adults will start entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme in South Australia from tomorrow 1 July 2017. The NDIS is the biggest social reform since Medicare, introducing a new way of providing disability services that gives people with disability more choice about the support they receive. Children up to age 14 started entering the NDIS under a trial in South Australia in 2013, followed by young people aged 15 to 17 in January this year.   Between July 2017 and April […]

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  Whooping cough alert in South Australia

  June 30, 2017 / News

  South Australians are being urgently reminded to ensure they and their children are vaccinated against whooping cough as latest data show a 50 per cent increase in cases compared to the same time last year. To date, 860 South Australians have contracted the disease compared to 571 at the same time last year. More than 130 cases have been notified to SA Health in the last four weeks, with public health experts concerned that case numbers in 2017 will reach […]

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  Victorians home owners will soon get cheaper Builders insurance

  June 23, 2017 / News

  Homeowners and builders in Victoria will have access to cheaper Domestic Building Insurance (DBI) thanks to a new service model being introduced by the Victorian Government.  Robin Scott, Minister for Finance announced today that, from July 1, a new system managed by the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority will see insurance premiums reduce by an average of 20 per cent. The model will also give customers access to up-to-date information, and enable them to purchase cover online. It slashes red tape and […]

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  Inaugural African Diaspora Women Summit soon to open in Melbourne

  June 21, 2017 / ALL

  The inaugural African Diaspora Women Summit (ADWS) 2017 will take place in Melbourne on 26 &27 June 2017 at Victoria University, Flinders Street Campus, in Melbourne. The initiative is from Dr Mimmie Watts, an African-Australian academic who is passionate about making a difference in the community.  In this  Video, Dr Mimmie and three members of the Summit Committee provide informatoin about the summit and invites community members, service providers, business leaders and social activists to register and attend.   

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  Melbourne remains top cultural destination

  June 21, 2017 / ALL

  Melbourne’s reputation as Australia’s cultural capital has been reinforced with a new report ranking the city the top cultural destination in the country, third in the Asia Pacific and twelfth in the world for arts and culture. The Boston Consulting Group’s Melbourne as a Global Cultural Destination report investigated Melbourne’s cultural strengths – from the number of creative events and venues to the number of residents employed in the creative sector – to reveal how the city compares locally and […]

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  New Renting laws in Victoria may affect you

  June 18, 2017 / ALL

  The Victorian government is naming renting simple for Victoria’s migrant communities with a series of multilingual videos that explain tenants’ rights and responsibilities.  Marlene Kairouz, Minister for Consumer Affairs launched the videos at the Western Community Legal Centre (WEstjustice) in Werribee today. ” It’s important all Victorians can understand their rights and responsibilities as tenants – regardless of where they were born or what language they speak.  These educational videos are designed to help our newest arrivals take control of the […]

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  President Museveni gets $100 from an American citizen for his efforts in helping refugees

  June 10, 2017 / ALL

  President Yoweri Museveni woke up this morning to surprise mail in his box from a stranger in the United States of America thanking him and Ugandans for their gesture towards refugees. Mrs. Adrienne Douglas said in her short letter to the President that she believes that his actions toward the refugees that he has allowed into Uganda are to be admired and his kindness serves as an example to people all over the world. She enclosed a Postal Money Order cheque worth US$100 and said […]

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  A bit more money for low paid workers in Australia

  June 8, 2017 / ALL

  The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has decided on 6 June 2017 to boost the minimum wage and all award wages by awarding 3.3% increase in the the National Minimum Wage and all award minimum wages for 2016/17. The decision means that the National minimum wages will increase from $694.90 or $18.29 an hour. Workers across the country will benefit from this increase. The Victorian government has welcomed the decision and says that it will help address the a rising level of income inequality […]

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  Reliance on donor may be affecting peace efforts in Africa

  June 5, 2017 / ALL

  The Chairman of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, Mull Katende recently stated during an ordinary Pan African Parliament, that heavy reliance on donor funding is affecting peace efforts on the continent. Mr Katende says that donor funds makes it difficult for some countries to adequately budget for their security. Presenting a paper on the status of peace and security in Africa to PanAfrican Parliament (PAP) MPs meeting in Midland, South Africa , Katende said,”African  parliamentarians should make use of the available tools […]

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  Daniel Andrews wants to get tough on violent crime committed by young offenders

  May 24, 2017 / ALL

  The Victorian government is introducing  a suite of legislative measures to crackdown on serious offenders, toughen sentences for serious and violent crimes, and increase consequences for young offenders, in an attempt to keep the community safe. The  government  introduced a bill  on 24 May 2017, seeking to dissuade potential criminals and keep the community safe.The bill will seek increased penalties for young people committing serious and violent crimes, prevent bail being granted for a number of new offences regardless of age – including […]

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  What is going on in African-Australian communities?

  May 17, 2017 / News

  African Think Tank’s  (ATT)  chairperson Haileluel Gebreselassie discusses issues, challenges and opportunities related to African-Australian communities with AMA’s Clyde Sharady. Like AMA on Facebook.com/africamedia.australia for more regular updates

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  Faith In The City with Pastor Bruce Chimanya

  May 13, 2017 / ALL

  Reverend Bruce Chimanya is a Zimbabwean born Minister of God. He runs a church in Melbourne and he is passionate about spreading the Gospel and reminding people not to forget God in their lives. He speaks to AMA’s Clyde Sharady in a15 minutes  interview.

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  Is China a danger for Africa’s biodiversity?

  May 11, 2017 / News

  Conservationists want China to abolishimportation of endangered animals After more than 700 kilograms of scales from the endangered pangolin, shipped from Ghana and the DRC reportedly bound for China  being seized by Malaysian authorities today at Kuala Lumpur International Airport,conservationists in Africa have appealed to China to stop importation of endangered animals and their pats. ” Endangered animals are killed and their parts are taken to mostlyChina.The rate at which the endangered animals are being killed  may lead to their extinction” said Ambrose Kigeyi,the secretary […]

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  Sissay Dinku appointed as VMC Commissioner

  May 10, 2017 / ALL

  Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott has appointment Sisay Dinku as a Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), which fills an existing four-year term vacancy in the leadership team. The appointment was announced on  Tuesday 9 May, 2017. “Sisay’s knowledge and experience will be a valuable addition to the VMC team, particularly in the areas of employment and job recruitment in African communities.”, stated Robin Scott. Mr Dinku’s appointment brings the number of VMC Commissioners to 11. Mr Dinku – replacing Peter […]

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  Temar John reacts to the Apex story on Channel Nine’s ACA show

  May 6, 2017 / ALL

  My Dear South-Sudanese friends  Many of us, especially those who reside in Melbourne, have been upset or angered by the story recently aired by Channel 9 regarding the ‘APEX gang’. However, I am urging the community to calm down and ensure that our emotions do not take the best of us. It is imperative that we reflect on what the story is trying to convey to the wider Australian community about us. Understandably, it is difficulty not to be upset about […]

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  Channel Nine’s Inside Apex story demonstrate disgraceful journalism

  May 4, 2017 / News

  Channel Nine’s story on Apex gang was a demonstration of crappy, lazy and sensationally racist journalism focusing on drawing attention, increasing ratings and defaming ethnic (African) communities. This video explains why. Channel Nine's story on Apex gang was a demonstration of crappy, lazy and sensationally racist journalism focusing on drawing attention, increasing ratings and defaming ethnic (African) communities. This video explains why. PLEASE SHARE THE POST THRU YOUR NETWORKS. Like AMA on www.facebook.com/africamedia.australia for more updates. #Stopracisminthemedia Posted by AMA […]

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