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Computer Training for Refugee Women
Women's Health in the South East -
December 2011
Australia is a digital society, and to have the greatest change to succeed, information technology skills are essential. This project will train at least thirty women who have arrived in Australia as refugees or humanitarian entrants and who live in the Southern Metropolitan region of Melbourne in Information Technology skills.
For women who have arrived in Australia as refugees or humanitarian entrants, IT has played little significance in their lives, as they have primarily been focused on safety, security and survival.
Participants will be taught how to use the practical functions of the computer as well as how to use the internet, email and microsoft applications.
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Posted:
12-01-2012
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Liberian New Life Radio Program Training
Liberian Community Action for Unity, Social and Economic Development -
December 2011
Many Liberian refugees in Victoria, like most African refugees, face various resettlement barriers including social isolation, long-term unemployment and lack of voice in the media. This community is a newly emerging refugee community in Victoria and as such is amongst the voiceless in terms of access to media service on community radio stations.
In association with The National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters’ Council (NEMBC) this project will continue the establishment of a media service for the Liberian community.
EastWeb recently granted funds to further develop the start-up radio program is called “Liberian NewLife Radio”. The program aims to provide quality information to community members as an inspiration for new and better ways of dealing with everyday life challenges. Through this program we will bring our community together and give them a voice because currently we don’t have any other way to communicate this information besides regular community meetings.
The funding will cover training for future presenters - ten young people of Liberian descent living in various parts of Melbourne including Sunshine, St. Albans, Footscray, Moonee Ponds, Collingwood, Preston, Reservoir, Dandenong - to ensure sustainability of the radio station.
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12-01-2012
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Multi-Cultural Games Booklet
Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services -
December 2011
This project involved the development of a booklet containing schoolyard games originating from the different countries and cultures of those living in the Bendigo area. Games included in the booklet originate from Venezuela, Burma, the Philippines, China, Sudan, Italy , Thailand.
The games are suitable from children aged 4-14 years old, and are designed to be played at school, in order to provide a simple bridge for communication and education between children from different cultures.
The booklet includes a world map, to act as a learning tool, and the games will be demonstrated to students and teachers on distribution.
EastWeb provided funds for the development, printing and promotion of the Multi-Cultural Games Booklet.
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12-01-2012
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Karen Soccer Tournament 2011
Karen Organisation of Bendigo -
December 2011
At the end of 2011, EastWeb funded the Karen Soccer Tournament in Bendigo for 2011. Karen men aged 15-35 from the Bendigo area, Tasmania and Melbourne competed with other teams from the Sudanese community, Police teams and others from the surrounding towns. The event served to break down barriers and enjoy the shared communities' love for soccer.
Games were played over three days and the winning trophy was presented at the Karen New Year celebrations.
The goal of the project was to make and strengthen friendships, while also reframing ideas of police as those who are here to help and participate in community life, as opposed to being part of the military junta as in Burma.
EastWeb's funding provided money for uniforms, catering, awards, venue hire, equipment and first aid provisions on the day.
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Posted:
12-01-2012
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Congolese Community Food Security
Diversitat -
October 2011
Food insecurity is a major issue for refugees arriving in Australia, along with food safety and nutritional deficiencies. When refugees resettle in Australia, they are faced with a dramatic change in their dietary lifestyle.
The Congolese community is the newset community in the Geelong region. Schools have communicated their concern regarding the school lunches that are being brought to school by Congolese children.
At a recent community consultation with the Congolese community, members of the community also expressed concerns regarding their lack of knowledge about food in Australia, and in particular, confusion over what was an appropriate lunch for their children. The issue of allergies and a request from schools to include nothing with nuts in school lunches was also adding to the confusion.
This project aims to give the new arrivals from the Congolese community the information they require to make healthy choices when buying food in Australia.
It will provide the knowledge to give children a healthy and appropriate lunch and snack. It will also provide a hands on experience to enable community members to use hygenic and safe practices when preparing and storing food.
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Posted:
08-11-2011
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