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Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health

Locality: Richmond, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9427 8766

Address: 23 Lennox St 3121 Richmond, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ceh.org.au/

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25.01.2022 THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA ARE YOU AT RISK? Asthma Australia warns that anyone who: sneezes gets a running or blocked nose... itchy, red or watery eyes has any difficulty breathing or tightness in the chest coughs frequently experiences wheezy breathing could have seasonal allergies or asthma, and are at risk of thunderstorm asthma. For translated thunderstorm asthma resources visit https://bit.ly/2IuL1xO

24.01.2022 My wonderful CEH family!

23.01.2022 On World Cancer Day, today 4 February, join the commitment to reduce liver cancer. Causes of liver cancer include Hepatitis B or C viruses which result in long term infection the biggest known risk factor for primary liver cancer in Australia. For information on Hepatitis B and C visit our resources hub ceh.org.au/hepatitis-everything-you-need-to-know-2/

22.01.2022 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence runs from 25th November on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, until 10 December ...on Human Rights Day. This year, Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health partnered with Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria and inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence to promote respect and call out assumptions about violence against migrant and refugee women. We developed four digital tiles to encourage conversations about respect in your community- download them in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, English, Hindi, Karen and Vietnamese on our website- https://intouch.org.au/new-multilingual-resources-promotin/

22.01.2022 We at CEH want to thank you all for your support during 2020 what a year it’s been! Our office will be closed from 25 December to 3 January inclusive. We look forward to continuing our good work together in 2021.

21.01.2022 Monash University's Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation (ACJC) is currently undertaking research to evaluate and build on our #MakeSpaceForHer campaign. T...he Monash team, in partnership with NCJWA Vic, has developed a survey aimed at anyone who in the past or currently works, volunteers, or is on the board at a Jewish community organisation. If you work in an organisation in our community as a board member, volunteer or staff member we invite you to be part of this important research project: https://bit.ly/3nK0c6F #NCJWAVic #PoweringWomen #GenderEquality #MelbourneJewish #GenderNonForProfit #NonForProfit

20.01.2022 BICULTURAL WORKERS HAVE BEEN ON THE FRONTLINE OF THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 - providing information and resources to their communities. In support of this, CEH is running 'Speaking COVID-19' - a training project for interpreters, translators and bicultural Workers to better understand & communicate COVID-19 public health messages. Teams working in public housing estates across the inner-west are currently participating in the Speaking COVID-19 training, and were recently prof...iled in The Age to highlight their invaluable work. To organise a Bicultural Workers or Multicultural Education Aides workshops, please contact [email protected] For more information on Speaking COVID-19 visit https://www.ceh.org.au/speaking-covid-19/ https://www.theage.com.au//the-unheralded-workers-helping-

18.01.2022 The MiBSS survey is available in languages other than English!! If you were born in South East Asia, North East Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa we invite you to ta...ke 10 minutes to complete the MiBSS survey bit.ly/2EGddwv Go into the draw to win a $200 prize! Ethnic Communities Council of WA ECCQ - Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Relationships Australia South Australia Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health

16.01.2022 Saturday February 6 was International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. In 2021 alone there are 4.16 million girls around the world who are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation. Unite, Fund, and Act to End Female Genital Mutilation.... Dr. Leyla Hussein OBE is a psychotherapist and survivor of FGM. Watch her story below. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=798665530329638

16.01.2022 Happy New Year from all of us at CEH! In 2021 we remain committed to improving the health of people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We have a wide range of community health initiatives, professional development opportunities and other projects and activities available in 2021. Keep an eye on our website to stay up to date at www.ceh.org.au... Or you can sign up to our monthly newsletter to receive updates straight to your inbox ceh.org.au/past-ceh-newsletters/

15.01.2022 On Sunday, community leaders of various faiths came together to celebrate the end of World Interfaith Harmony Week. It was an important opportunity for us to sh...are the positive messages that each faith has for believers to help and sustain humanity throughout these difficult times of pandemic. The Jewish community was represented by speaker Gail Paratz Interfaith Chair, Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies who is also a longstanding member of NCJWA and ICJW. NCJWA President Melinda Jones was also invited to participate in this significant communal event.

15.01.2022 Only 1 % of health websites are written so average people understand. Make sure you’re in the 1 % Take a plain language check-up today.... https://www.healthliteracytraining.com.au/plain-language-w/

13.01.2022 Complete the MiBSS survey https://bit.ly/2EGddwv And go into the draw to win a $200 voucher! Ethnic Communities Council of WA Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland LTD Relationships Australia South Australia Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health

13.01.2022 Thank you to those who joined us for the Multicultural Drug and Alcohol Partnership (MDAP) online community forum on December 10. Members of the South Sudanese community, other African diaspora communities, and workers from community organisations joined our MDAP team for a discussion about how the program works and how it can help support communities. Participants from our African Australian communities also shared their thoughts about the barriers faced when seeking infor...mation about alcohol and other drugs, and accessing treatment. The MDAP team will be incorporating these valuable insights into our plans and practice as we move into 2021. We continue to serve the community by: Taking referrals to support young South Sudanese Australians achieve their goals and reduce AoD use. Offering education sessions about AoD to community groups. Working with the AoD workforce to deliver culturally appropriate services. To read more about the forum please visit https://www.ceh.org.au/mdap-forum/ If you would like to refer someone you know to our service, or would like to book community education, please visit our website: https://www.ceh.org.au/multicultural-drug-alcohol-partners/

12.01.2022 Check out the latest edition of our Health Translations November newsletter! Jam packed with multilingual resource updates on; COVID-19, information for seasonal workers, children's mental health, refugees and new arrivals, cervical screening, liver health, multicultural parent easy guides, sexually transmitted infections, Dementia, men's health, Diabetes, Thunderstorm Asthma and much more. Please share with your networks https://tinyurl.com/y2ejxyme

12.01.2022 SBS has made the 'Uluru Statement from the Heart' available in over 60 languages to continue the national dialogue with CALD communities in their own languages. The Statement provides a roadmap for recognising First Nations in Australia’s Constitution. You can access the resources in written or podcast form at https://www.sbs.com.au/language/ulurustatement

11.01.2022 BEST WISHES FROM ALL OF US @ CEH! Diwali - Saturday 14 November 2020, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is usually celebrated with family & close friends. One of the most popular dates on the Hindu calendar, it symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, & takes place each year after the harvest & to coincide with the new moon. This year’s Diwali festivities will be marked by an abundance of brightness & optimism..‘‘When we light the lamps, we light the lamps with...in ourselves,’’ says Makarand Bhagwat, Head of the Victorian arm of the Hindu Council of Australia. With eased restrictions since 11:59 pm Sunday, November 8, faith gatherings can have an: - OUTDOOR max of 50 people, plus 1 faith leader, & - INDOOR max of 20 people (10 per space) plus 1 faith leader. There ARE restrictions in place that include limiting the service length to a maximum of 90 minutes & maintaining at least 5 metres between each group of 10. STEPS TO TAKE to keep yourself & others safe include not sharing food, drink or items. You must also wear a mask, unless you have exemption. More here: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-reo ...................................................... (CREDIT: quotes from The Age article by Lee Robinson, 9/11/ 2020.Full article: https://www.theage.com.au//victoria-s-hindu-community-reac)

10.01.2022 CEH’s M-CAN have partnered with members of the Dinka community to produce 3 videos discussing the importance of Hepatitis testing and treatment during COVID-19. With reported declines in the number of people accessing regular healthcare and check-ups due to the impact of the pandemic, the message of maintaining Hepatitis testing and treatment is as important now as ever. Visit our website to watch the rest of the videos https://www.ceh.org.au/hepatitis-and-covid-19/

09.01.2022 ANTI VIRAL - COVID SAFER C-19 Drugs & Play https://www.ceh.org.au/resource-hub/anti-viral-covid-safer/

08.01.2022 Happy birthday SLV!

07.01.2022 Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at CEH! We wish you a happy and prosperous year of the Ox!

02.01.2022 Our Women's group is free and open to all women :) Meet and connect with other women in your local community, learn about services and opportunities available t...o you, find friendship and support. Supported & funded by Moreland City Council . . . . #VICSEG #womensupportingwomen #coburg #ThingstodoinCoburg

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