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  New diagnostic test for the African Sleeping Sickness

  September 12, 2017 / News

  A new diagnostic test developed from research at the Universities of Dundee and Cambridge has been launched with the aim of helping eliminate the disease known as African sleeping sickness. Sleeping sickness, or Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), is caused by parasites transmitted by tsetse flies in sub-Saharan Africa and has a devastating impact, causing thousands of deaths each year. Today, September 12th, the international non-profit organisation FIND and the diagnostics company Alere launched their second-generation rapid diagnostic test (RDT) for sleeping […]

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  Solar power incubator introduced in Africa

  September 9, 2017 / ALL

  Unlocking Solar Capital Africa’ conference, an event focused on connecting solar project development and finance & investment, will be the first African event featuring a Solar Incubator program, aimed at identifying PV projects of potential in sub-Saharan Africa by providing access to funding, and commercial and technical knowledge. The initiative, ‘The PV Solar Incubator, Your Project, Our Expertise, For a Sustainable Future,’ will be launched by Phanes Group in partnership with Solarplaza, Hogan Lovells, responsAbility, and Proparco, and invites PV […]

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  Daniel Andrews comes to the rescue of asylum seekers in Victoria

  September 9, 2017 / ALL

  The Victorian government  has just announced that it will provide urgent support for more than 100 asylum seekers in Victoria, in response to the federal government’s decision to cut off their housing and income support. Under changes brought in by the federal government, around 400 asylum seekers living in Australia for medical treatment will be transferred to final departure visas, and expelled from Australia. This will see them stripped of all income and housing support and the direct consequences of this […]

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  Relaunching APA in Melbourne

  September 8, 2017 / News

  APA relaunch will take place in Melbourne on Friday 15 September 2017. APA  focuses on  helping African-Australian professionals accelerate their personal, career, and business development. APA also encourages professionals are  encourage professionals to give back to the community through mentorship and other charitable projects that add value in the lives of African-Australians, especially the youth.       All Africans with some level of training and qualification and those who run business and other not for profit organisations are encouraged […]

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  Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews meets with African communities in Melbourne

  August 25, 2017 / ALL

  The Victorian Government hosted an African community forum at Parliament House on Wednesday, 23 August in Melbourne.  Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Multicultural Affairs Robin Scott both attended the form and gave members of the African community an opportunity to have their say on issues that matter to them, such as education, jobs, engagement and empowerment.   Premier Daniel Andrews and Multicultural Minister Robin Scott meeting with Africans Approximately 30 community representatives, leaders and  activists attend the meeting and […]

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  NEW AMA RADIO SHOW WITH Oupa Mbacaza and Clyde Sharady

  August 22, 2017 / ALL

  The New AMA radio Show, co-hosted by Oupa Mbacaza and Clyde Sharady will be aired online twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. 

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  Re-elected Presidente of the Nigerian Society of Victoria speaks to AMA

  August 15, 2017 / ALL

  Fred Alale has been re-elected as the President of the Nigerian Society of Victoria (NSV) at the recent annual general meeting of the association held in Melbourne. Fred is very satisfied with the increased level of engagement of his fellow Nigerians in Victoria and sees this election as marking a new phase for the development of the NSV. In this video Fred spoke with AMA’s Clyde Sharady soon after the his election. 

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  New changes for long service leave and more holiday for Victorians

  August 14, 2017 / ALL

  on 12 August 2017, Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins announced a new Long Service Leave Bill that will stop parents being discriminated against and losing hard earned long service leave. Currently, if an employee takes more than 12 months unpaid parental leave they lose continuity of service, and any accrued long service leave entitlements. Under the changes, any period of paid parental leave and up to 12 months of unpaid parental leave, will count as service – meaning parents aren’t punished […]

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  Community legal centres in Victoria to receive over 7 million in new fundings

  August 4, 2017 / ALL

  The Victorian Government has made more money available to support community legal centres to deliver vital assistance to vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorians.The funds are part of new grants round opening today. all 50 community legal centres in Victoria can now apply for a share of $7.1 million over two years from the  Community Legal Centre Assistance Fund, the Family Violence Duty Lawyer Fund, and the Community Legal Centre Family Violence Fund. Attorney General Martin Pakula announced the funding and stated” […]

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  Opportunity knocking for Afro-australians

  August 4, 2017 / News

  The latest round of the NAB/Jesuit Social Services Africa Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) is now open for applications. The program offers African-Australian individuals with aspirations of working in business/commerce/banking sector an opportunity for a six months program of paid, supported working experience at National Bank. Applications need to have relevant qualifications in the industry.     The organisers of this highly commended program have reported that the lack of local work experience prevents qualified African-Australians from gaining employment and  the AAIP […]

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  Meet the government and be informed

  August 2, 2017 / ALL

  Over 70 Victorian African community representatives from more than 45 community groups met with government representatives last July at the Treasury Theatre in Melbourne, as part of the ‘Meet the Government’  initiative organised by the Victorian Settlement Planning Outcomes Committee (VSPOC).  The organisers of the event reported having put it together to help  highlight government services that contribute to the wellbeing of migrants, including refugees and humanitarian entrants settling in Australia. Many government representatives attended the event to present information on […]

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  Roberta Rich exposes her work in Melbourne

  July 30, 2017 / ALL

  Roberta Rich is an artist from a South African background and she is running an exhibition of her arts works on Thursday 3 August 2017 In Melbourne. Roberta explores the notions of denial and identity in historical and contemporary South Africa. Her work has been exhibited in Melbourne, Adelaide, and will debut in Sydney on August 10th. Exhibition Opening, from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Venue: Blak Dot Gallery | 33 Saxon Street, Brunswick (Via Dawson St) Artist Floor Talk:Saturday August 19th 1.30pm […]

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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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