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African communities congratulate Daniel Andrews on his re-election

November 26, 2018 / News, Victoria

African Australian Communities Leadership Forum (AACLF) Inc. welcomes the re-election of the labour government in Victoria last weekend. We congratulate Premier Daniel Andrews and his team for the win. As a representative body of various African Australian communities in Victoria, AACLF looks forward to working with the re-elected labour government over the next four years. We also stand ready to work constructively with all parties and stakeholders to strengthen African Australian communities and contribute to making Victoria a more prosperous and harmonious […]

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Why are more multicultural youth experiencing gambling harm?

November 14, 2018 / News

Australians gamble more money per capita than any other people on earth. Gambling harm is now a very serious societal issue that deserves more attention. Multicultural communities are not exempt from this issue and increasingly more young people in these communities are falling victims of gambling and need help. In this video, a young man from Australian-Indonesian background talks about his experience with gambling from the moment he was first introduced to that environment to the way he struggled […]

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Young African-Australian to represent Australia at 2018 Junior Eurovision

October 16, 2018 / News

Jael Wena is the Australian representative for Junior Eurovision 2018 taking palce in Nov 2018. This rising Afro-Australian talent has also been nominated for the 2018 AFROSHINE AUSTRALIA AWARDS. Nominate your favorite singer, artist or any African-Australian person who deserves recognition for their talents, professional success or community contribution. Take 3 minutes and Nominate through this link: https://bit.ly/2MLHax1. Nomination closes on 20 October 2018.

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Implementation committee appointed for the Victorian African Community Action Plan

September 18, 2018 / News

The Victorian government has announced today the membership of the Implementation Committee for the African Communities Action Plan (VACAP). VACAP was developed by and for African communities in partnership with the Victorian Government to improve the wellbeing of all Victorians of African heritage. “The African Communities Action Plan is a comprehensive, long term strategy to address a wide range of issuesaffecting Victorians of African heritage. We are supporting and empowering Victorians of African heritage, and are proud to work in partnership […]

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Vote for Pick My Project to support community Harmony.

September 12, 2018 / Victoria

Dear Friend. We need your help! We are initiating a great project to promote community harmony in the city Wyndham (Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit, Truganina and Wyndham vale) Your vote could help us receive much needed funding. Voting closes this Sunday, 16th September. Your vote can help us. Please follow these steps for Voting – Go to https://pickmyproject.vic.gov.au/and click on ‘register’ (top right corner). You can register with Facebook, Google or Email. Complete your profile (Username, First Name, Last […]

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Of African Appearance……

August 14, 2018 / Victoria

In the midst of the debate over the racial labelling of African and Sudanese gangs in the media, The Australian on the 30 July printed an article on a group of men who gatecrashed a party in suburban Melbourne. That this event should make the news is hardly noteworthy. Crime sells, as does violence, and there is a public interest to it. Unfortunately, what is also increasingly unsurprising is the selective and racial language used in the article. The gatecrashers, […]

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job opportunities knocking for African-Australians: AAIP extended till 19 August 2018

August 13, 2018 / News

This is a paid message promoting AAIP program Jesuit Social Services in partnership with National Australia Bank (NAB) are pleased to announce that applications are now open for the latest round of the African Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) in Melbourne, Shepparton and Sydney! The application period runs from Friday 3 August 2018 through to Wednesday 19 August 2018 (extended from 15 August). The AAIP provides six months of paid, supported work experience at NAB for qualified African-Australians. Lack of local work experience prevents […]

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Media training for young African-Australians offered by The Age

August 10, 2018 / Victoria

The Age is offering an opportunity to young African -Australians interested in the media industry to gain understanding and knowledge about how the media works in Australia. Any interested young person can send their expression of interest to gabriela@yay.org.au or call 0425225 020

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African-Australian youth more likely to go to university than non-migrant youths

August 7, 2018 / Victoria

Counter to recent rhetoric about Australia being “swamped” by non-English speaking migrants “who refuse to assimilate”, new research shows young people from African and Arabic migrant families are more likely to go to university than non-migrants. The analysis by Andrew Norton of the Grattan Institute looks at rates of university participation among 18-20 year olds, grouped by the language they speak at home. Compared to Australians who speak English at home, the rate of university participation is significantly higher for […]

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Victorian government provides more support to South Sudanese communities

August 2, 2018 / News, Victoria

The Victorian government is paying more attention on youth issues within South Sudanese communities in Melbourne. The government has provided a $5.5 million funding package, which was announced on 30 July 2018 to establish three new Community Support groups that will focus on helping South Sudanese youths to be their best. The government is hoping to be able to get more community engagement, resilience and more meaningful assistance provided to young people to link them to appropriate services. […]

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The NAB’s African-Australian Inclusion Program 2018 is here

July 27, 2018 / News, Victoria

The African-Australian Inclusion Program 2018 (AAIP) round 2 is here. Book your spot to attend an information session on 3rd August in Melbourne and Sydney. For Melbourne session book here: https://bit.ly/2JZguDn. For Sydney booking click the following link: https://bit.ly/2NO5yL8. AAIP offers six months paid employment opportunity to qualified African professionals to work with the National Bank (NAB). The program is run by Jesuit Social Services (JSS).

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Police charge teenager following CBD murder last weekend

July 23, 2018 / News, Victoria

Homicide Squad detectives have charged a 17-year-old male following the death of Laa Chol in the CBD last Saturday. Police were called to an address on A’Beckett Street following reports of a woman suffering serious injuries about 5.15 AM on 21 July. Laa Chol, killed last Saturday morning in Melbourne Paramedics attended, however the 19-year-old died at the scene. Police arrested a 17-year-old male from Sunshine North earlier this afternoon and he has since been charged with one […]

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Kenyatta on bankable infrustructure projects

July 21, 2018 / News

President Uhuru Kenyatta has made an urgent call for developing and funding bankable infrastructure projects to drive Africa’s growth agenda. According to a statement by African Development Bank, in Kenyatta’s keynote address at the Africa50 General Shareholders Meeting held in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, said he supports bankable projects in energy, transport, ICT, water and sanitation provide unprecedented opportunities for private sector participation. “The private sector must step up and help us close the infrastructure gap on the African continent. Public […]

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Nigerian Society of Victoria (NSV) in crisis

May 9, 2018 / ALL, News

The Nigerian Society of Victoria (NSV) used to be one of the most successful African community associations in Victoria. Filled with hundreds of Nigerian families, professionals and business owners, the NSV has been growing over recent years under the leadership of Mr Fred Alale who presided over the organisation for several years. Recently, the NSV has being going through a very serious leadership crisis. A conflict opposing Mr Fred Alale and Mrs Temi Ajayi, former Vice- President of the association […]

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VMC film festival now taking submissions

April 16, 2018 / News

Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) is now inviting film makers to submit their work as part of the The VMC Film Festival Films can be documentary-style or tell a fictional narrative. Films which were originally created for another competition or purpose are also accepted. Shortlisted entries will light up the big screen at ACMI on Thursday 24 May. My generation: stories of everyday multiculturalism In an age when identity, race, faith and immigration politics dominate global headlines, we ask filmmakers , […]

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Tim Costello wants an end to cruelty against refugees in Manus and Nauru

March 21, 2018 / News

Chief Advocate of World Vision Australia, Rev Tim Costello, will call on the Australian government to evacuate those being held on Manus and Nauru to safety and freedom. “The Australian government has a moral responsibility to bring those being detained on Manus and Nauru to Australia immediately. ” Sudanese refugee Abdul Aziz Adam who has been held on Manus Island for 4 years will also address the Palm Sunday Walk by phone, giving a firsthand account of the current situation for the […]

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African-Australian Inclusion Program 2018 applications extended till 27 February 2018

February 11, 2018 / News

The widely acclaimed JSS & NAB’s African Australian Inclusion Program (AAIP) continues to deliver great opportunities and achieve great outcomes for the community. The program provides opportunities for qualified and eligible African-Australians to obtain paid employment for six months with the NAB in Melbourne and Sydney. Applications for the program are open and have been extended till 27 February 2018 For the 2018 AIP round, two informations sessions were organised concomitantly in Melbourne and Sydney on 15 February 2018 […]

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What Victoria Police is saying about African youth offending

January 6, 2018 / News

In this interview Victoria Police’s Deputy Commissioner Andrew Crisp speaks talks about the latest development in addressing youth offending involving young Africans. The top cop wants the media to be more balanced when reporting crime in the community.

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A 15-year-old boy African-Australian boy drowned at Glenelg beach in Adelaide

January 5, 2018 / News

A 15-year-old boy from a Burundian background, Elisase Nimbona drowned at Glenelg beach in Adelaide, South Australia. Surf Life Saving SA said the tragic death occurred on Monday when the teenager from Goodwood was pulled from the water after he experienced difficulty under the jetty. Eliase Nimbona who drowned at the Glenelg beach in Adelaide A group of boys present at the scene tried to save the boy but were unsuccessful. Paramedics also attended the site and gave him […]

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Victoria African community leaders call for calm and stand ready to work with Police to address youth offending

January 4, 2018 / News

We African communities in Victoria have seen recent media reports in the last few weeks about some of our young people in the community. The African Australian community as a whole is just as shocked as the broader Australian community in relation to these inexcusable incidents. We speak with one voice in condemning the offending behaviour that we have seen reported in the media. Our thoughts go out to the victims of these incidents including those who saw their dwellings and other properties damaged, as well as the police officer who was attacked whilst doing […]

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A young African male killed inside Port Phillip prison in Melbourne West

January 2, 2018 / ALL, News

A young African male has been killed inside the Port Philip Prison in Truganina. He was an inmate and was stabbed to death on Monday night and succumbed to his wounds early this morning. Victoria Police is investigating and it has been reported that a number of people have been detained inside Port Philip Prison, in relation to the incident. According to some media reports, the victim was deliberately targeted and the attack was not a random of […]

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