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Forty-four organisations are receiving grants under our $400,000 Investing in
Women Grassroots Grants program. It’s part of the @VicGovAu commitment to
breaking down barriers to gender equality and building a fairer, safer future
for women and girls.

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community organisations in hosting multicultural festivals and events.

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3 days ago

@Martin_Heng #VicGov has announced the recipients of $2.3m in grants to build 13
new Changing Places. The Commonwealth Government will co-fund four of these.
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To find your nearest Changing Places: https://t.co/QN5BzBRmqW (3/3)
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4 days ago

"I've been a huge fan of Changing Places ever since I first heard about it in
the UK. These facilities are incredibly important to allow people with high
support needs, particularly those who need a hoist to be able to use the toilet,
to get out into the community.” (1/3) https://t.co/JoZd1sO1NS
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at: https://t.co/CRmzZ2LfGy (5/5)
5 days ago

The Australian-first Children and Health Legislation Amendment (Statement of
Recognition, Aboriginal Self-determination and Other Matters) Bill expands the
role of Aboriginal agencies delivering children and family services. (2/2)
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Outdated ideas about gender roles hold us all back.

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We love our multicultural state!

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Register your place!

Join us on Wed 21 June to hear about the social services regulations’ public
consultation.

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Joan Kirner Emerging Leaders Program – round 4 is now open!

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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are invited to apply.

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Victorian Disability Advisory Council (VDAC) Chairperson, Chris Varney, is
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Applications for new Board Directors at VITS LanguageLoop are now open.

LanguageLoop is the trusted provider of language services to government and
corporate sector and also supports a broad range of community service
organisations.

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She is a proud member of the Victorian Public Sector Women of Colour Network and
is a Treasurer and Board Director for the Women with Disabilities Victoria.
Welcome Anaab! Find out more about the Victorian African Communities Committee
at: https://t.co/GIyUrFDcOE (5/5)
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Anaab is passionate about revamping workplace cultures, driving diversity and
inclusion initiatives and has learnt that organisational change often relies on
the individual to have the courage to speak up. She hopes to see a world where
‘us’ and ‘them’ no longer exists. (4/5)
2 weeks ago

Her story begins in Somalia, where a civil war prevented her from accessing an
education beyond grade five. She spoke no English on arrival when she left
Somalia for Australia 24 years ago. She received the Victorian Refugee
Leadership Award in 2022. (3/5)
2 weeks ago

Anaab is an experienced human resources, finance and diversity and inclusion
practitioner with 20 years of public service experience. (2/5)
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The new DFFH Victorian African Communities Committee brings together members who
are skilled, dedicated and passionate about supporting African communities - and
their voices - in Victoria. New Committee member, Anaab Rooble, is exactly that.
(1/5) https://t.co/ZxQc2OsKP0
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On this #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay, we are shining a light on the Australian
Institute for Family Studies (#AIFS) and their work in delivering Australia’s
first National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study.

More: https://t.co/fnBE4yOSO1 https://t.co/0kpigUF16n
2 weeks ago

Welcome Adongwot! We’re looking forward to your experience, insight and
dedication coming to VACC. Find out more about the Victorian African Communities
Committee at: https://t.co/GIyUrFDKEc (5/5)
2 weeks ago

Adongwot was awarded the 2019 Churchill Fellowship to conduct research globally
on how African diaspora have successfully integrated into other Western
societies – with special focus on creating meaningful change in the education
system & tackling systemic & individual bias (4/5)
2 weeks ago

When she’s not busy doing that, she’s a cultural consultant at VICSEG New
Futures, which supports skill building and social equity for refugees, asylum
seekers and migrants. (3/5)
2 weeks ago

Adongwot is dedicated to capacity building with multicultural communities and is
known for her extensive community development work with the South Sudanese
community. (2/5)
2 weeks ago

Next up in our series on members of the new Victorian African Communities
Committee (VACC) – meet Adongwot Manyuol. (1/5) https://t.co/eUJ4puDoGs
2 weeks ago

Seniors Cards and Seniors Business Discount Cards will soon be available as
digital cards.
These digital cards are a choice for senior Victorians. Cardholders can continue
to use physical plastic cards if they prefer.

More details to come. https://t.co/JnB4GTFqjm
2 weeks ago

For more info on the Victorian Women’s Public Art Program and the statue
'Honouring Zelda D’Aprano’, head to https://t.co/7R2JgTPPon (2/2)
2 weeks ago

The ‘Honouring Zelda D’Aprano’ statue was recently unveiled in front of hundreds
of supporters outside the Victorian Trades Hall Council in Lygon Street. You can
now visit and stand with Zelda in her fight for pay equity. ✊ (1/2)
https://t.co/8os1f1V26Y
2 weeks ago

With the right supports, many women like Marynel are empowered to achieve so
much more for themselves, their families, their communities and our state. It
shows us why inclusion matters for us all – and how #diversity is one of
Victoria’s greatest assets. (4/4)
2 weeks ago

Providing funding to @SisterWorks to support culturally diverse women to thrive
is one way we are bringing our vision to life. (3/4)
2 weeks ago

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