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Diversitat

Locality: Geelong West, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 5260 6000

Address: 153 Pakington Street 3218 Geelong West, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Get Tested! If you have any symptoms, no matter how mild, get tested and stay at home. Fever, chills or sweats... Cough Sore throat Shortness of breath Runny nose Loss of sense of smell or taste View the translated materials available in 52 languages other than English: dhhs.vic.gov.au/translated-resources-coronavirus-disease-co Its not over yet. Staying Apart Keeps Us Together. Find out where to get tested: vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

25.01.2022 What does this years #RefugeeWeek #YearOfWelcome theme mean to you?

25.01.2022 Its important to get tested for coronavirus at the first sign of any symptom and stay home until you get your result. Symptoms include: - Fever, chills or sweats... - Cough or sore throat - Shortness of breath - Runny nose - Loss of sense of smell or taste Getting tested means you keep yourself, your friends, family, workplace and your community safe. Its not over yet. Staying Apart Keep Us Together Find out where to get tested visit vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS

24.01.2022 A Day of National Remembrance Today we remember the sacrifice of those who died in the wars and the more than 8,000 soldiers we lost in the Galipoli campaign. Thank you to all our service personnel, past and present. ... Lest we forget.

24.01.2022 Diversitat wishes you a Merry Christmas!

23.01.2022 INTRODUCING DIVERSITATS NEW MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE! Mains $5 | Desserts $3 Ethnically inspired and nutritionally balanced comfort meals available for individuals that are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP):... 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), or 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless, or at risk of being homeless. Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), those that have a home care package and the general community can also place an order but costs will vary. To place an order call us on 0428 312 970 Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am - 4pm. For more information and to see the menu visit: https://diversitat.org.au//diversitat-meal-delivery-servi/

22.01.2022 ECCV stands in solidarity with the First Nations people of Australia, whose land we live, love and work on. We are committed to listening to and learning from A...boriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about the pain and injustice they have endured throughout 250 years of racist policies and practices in Australia. Through the All One Together campaign, ECCV approaches anti-racism work through a systemic lens. We feel that this approach is more important than ever in the context of the current global movement for equity and justice. The ECCV marks the #RefugeeWeek2020 through the release of this special campaign video featuring high-profile Australians from refugee and migrant backgrounds sharing their stories and talking about the impacts of racism and discrimination. We hope you can engage with the stories shared here and reflect on how we can live in a safe and inclusive society together. #AllOneTogether #TakeDownRacism #YearofWelcome A very special thanks to Khadija Gbla, Hung Le, Betul Tuna and Akec Makur Chuoth for sharing their stories and to Think HQ for helping us capture it so beautifully. The ECCVs All One Together Campaign is funded by the Department of Premier and Cabinet, State Government of Victoria

22.01.2022 Please share with anyone you know who lives or works in Norlane/Corio/North Shore. A special edition of Northerly Aspects has been published, in a short time, a...s a way of reaching all 3214 households. Look out for your copy in your letterbox this week. Theres no doubt that life has changed recently and the impacts of change will be felt in different ways for all of us. This edition aims to give you information on how the situation is impacting our community, including who you can call for help if needed. We realize & acknowledge not everyone in our community has easy access to the internet. Thanks! https://www.northerlyaspects.org.au/

21.01.2022 Are you feeling unsafe at home, fearful of another persons behaviours or experiencing family violence? Help is available 24/7. You can get the support you ne...ed when its safe to do so. Find out how you can get help: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/fv Part of our Safe at Home Initiative with Diversitat and G21 Geelong Region Alliance

20.01.2022 The ULTIMATE Warm Safe House is now complete! Well done George, Jeffrey & the aged support team. This wooden house is part of the Barwon Warm Safe Home Project which aims to take a stand against elder abuse in the community.... These houses will be used to create a public exhibition at Geelong Regional Libraries to raise awareness and increase the respect and dignity of older people. Free virtual forum happening tomorrow 2.30pm - 4pm! Register now. Featuring Commissioner for Senior Victorians Gerard Mansour and Gary Ferguson from Seniors Rights Victoria. Learn about how to protect your rights as an older person living in the community and explore the key ingredients needed to create a warm safe home. You will also hear from a panel of local experts who can provide information on supports available for older people in our community. Book your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/3nCuyHp

20.01.2022 The Base has re-opened for takeaway. Come on down to Mercer Street and try some of the best coffee in Geelong and our delicious takeaway menu. The Base is helping to employ young people during these difficult times. Open 8am-2pm Monday - Friday.

20.01.2022 SAFE AT HOME Now is the time to look out for one another, especially vulnerable older people. Look for signs and behaviours that are out of character and chec...k they are ok, safe and well. Support for elder abuse is available. Find out how you can get help: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/fv Part of our Safe at Home Initiative with Diversitat and G21 Geelong Region Alliance

19.01.2022 For the past 20 years, you've changed Christmas for local families in need by donating toys, games, clothes and food to the Geelong Giving Tree Appeal. We've a...lways been blown away by the generosity of our community. This year, we've had to change the way our appeal runs so we can keep everyone COVID safe. We're asking you to donate money to the value of what you would've spent on a donated gift. What hasn't changed is the impact your donation makes to families in need. Money from the appeal will be exchanged for gift cards so the vulnerable families we work with can buy Christmas gifts for their children and themselves. For many, this could be the only way they can afford to put gifts under their trees. We’ve partnered with bay 93.9 Geelong, BCYF Barwon Child, Youth & Family and The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre to change Christmas for locals in need. Donate online until December 1: geelonggivingtree.org.au #GeelongTogether #GeelongGivingTree

19.01.2022 The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) is a strong supporter and signatory to Its Time for Real Action Against Racism. ANIC is against any form of racism and discrimination.

19.01.2022 In a year when many of us have faced challenges were more likely than ever to hear No, Im not OK. Learn how to listen, help them find support and better ways to manage the load, and how to check in and stay connected at www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

18.01.2022 This year's UN theme for the 16 Days of Activism is "Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!". Diversitat supports the Inter-Agency Statement on Violence against Women and Girls in the Context of COVID-19. The statement calls for action in the following six key areas:... 1. Make urgent and flexible funding available for women’s rights organisations and recognise their role as first responders. 2. Support health and social services to continue their duty of care to violence against women survivors and to remain accessible, especially to those most likely to be left behind. 3. Ensure that services for violence against women and girl survivors are regarded as essential, remain open and are resourced and made accessible especially to those most likely to be left behind. 4. Place a high priority on police and justice responses. 5. Put preventative measures in place. 6. Collect data only if it is clear that it is needed, it will be used to improve services/programmes and ethical and safety standards can be met.

18.01.2022 This Eid al-Adha, please help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) by staying home and celebrating Eid-al-Adha with the people you live with. Watch this message from the Victorian Chief Health Officer for those celebrating Eid al-Adha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HpfsaTMceE

18.01.2022 Diversitat is incredibly proud of Jasmin Findlay who works in Diversitat Aged Support. She has been nominated for the Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards excellence in aged care category for her work on programs such as the Hola Amigo visiting program. Read the article in todays Geelong Indy:

18.01.2022 Happy Ramadan 2020!

18.01.2022 In This Together | National Reconciliation Week 2020 Diversitat would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that we work and live on, the Wathaurong people, and also pay our respects to Aboriginal elders past, present and emerging. It is all of our responsibility to recognise and work together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to achieve greater reconciliation and access and equity for all. It is essential that we are all aware of their rich ...history and culture. Congratulations Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op on your 40th anniversary year four decades of striving for recognition and harmony. Read about the Dyrreem Klo (Frog Drum - Frog in Wathaurong language and Drum in Karen), a water feature art project that celebrates the relationship and partnership between the Diversitat Ku Loo arts group and the Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative: https://diversitat.org.au/a/unveiling-of-the-water-feature/ For 20 Ways to get Involved in National Reconciliation Week visit: https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au//20-ways-to-be-in-this-/

17.01.2022 Australia is a proud multicultural nation, united by shared values based on freedom, equality and respect for all people. Racial discrimination and abuse is against the law, contrary to our values, and damages social cohesion. All Australians have a role to play in responding to racism, by calling it out when they see it, standing in solidarity with affected people and communities, and celebrating our rich multicultural diversity.... Information and support is available at australia.gov.au/helpstopracism, and in a range of community languages at covid19inlanguage.homeaffairs.gov.au/racism-not-acceptable.

17.01.2022 National Sorry Day Today we commemorate the landmark Bringing Them Home Report and remember the suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. From this pain and suffering we see the spirit and resilience of all Indigenous Australians and we continue our pledge to reconciliation so we can walk together to a better future.

16.01.2022 In celebration of Reconciliation Week, Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia - FECCA and its members have united to show their support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and take part in the reconciliation movement. We encourage you to take some time today to learn more about the Uluru Statement here: https://ulurustatement.org/ #InThisTogether2020

16.01.2022 Happy NAIDOC Week!! The 2020 theme Always Was, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. National NAIDOC Week 2020 and Diversitat acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact.... The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. We at Diversitat look forward to creating even stronger bonds with our local Aboriginal Co-operative Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op, who are this year celebrating 40 years!! Wathaurong are hosting a range of exciting events this week including a Virtual Native Animals presentation and a Connect to Country virtual run/walk check out their page for details and to register. #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

15.01.2022 Were hiring! Diversitat is looking for various trainers and assessors to deliver commencing classes. Applications close on Friday. For more information go to: https://diversitat.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/

15.01.2022 The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services has created videos in fourteen different languages about face masks. Check out the videos below and help to get the message out to our community:

14.01.2022 National Volunteer Week is a time for many thanks and an important opportunity to acknowledge the vital impact and contribution volunteers make in our communities. This years theme is Changing Communities. Changing Lives. At this uncertain time we feel that it is more important than ever to recognise the wonderful and deeply meaningful work our volunteers do across Diversitat. ... Whether its in Diversitat Aged Support, the Belmont Oppe Shoppe, 94.7 The Pulse or many other positions within our organisation, we say thank you for all that you do. We know that our organisation would be unable to operate without volunteers. This National Volunteer Week, please take the time to thank those people in our community who so generously give their time and make a real difference.

14.01.2022 Diversitat offices are closed until January 4, but we know that the holiday period can be a tough time for many in our community. You don’t have to go through it alone. Help is available. This year, Diversitat is getting behind the Holiday Help Campaign, an effort by BATForce (Barwon Adolescent Task Force) and the Give Where You Live Foundation to connect those doing it tough during the Holiday break. ... To find services available during the holidays, visit: givewhereyoulive.com.au/holidayhelp Please share this post through your networks so that we can help to get the message out.

13.01.2022 Social connections for older members of our community. Are you or someone you know an older person that is living at home and would enjoy a phone call, letter, and/or Skype/Facetime from one of our Hola Amigo visitors? Our friendly visitors are trained volunteers offering friendship and supports.... Call Jasmin on 0417 134 072 for more information. We would also like to hear from individuals interested in volunteering as a visitor.

12.01.2022 This #RefugeeWeek2020 is a little different today Diversitat staff came together online to hear some incredible stories from Geelongs refugees and to acknowledge how refugees and asylum seekers enrich our community. Refugees like Yousef, who came to Australia from Syria in 2017. In 2012 I was preparing for Year 12 when the demonstrations started in Aleppo.... A few months later when we were in school the whole room vibrated, the doors and the windows of the class opened and we heard a massive explosion. After that day Aleppo began to be dangerous city. Under the risk of kidnapping, missiles, bombs. I, along with many other students, fathers, mothers, elders and kids had no choice but to live our life constantly on the move. Watch Yousef talk about his experience arriving in Geelong: Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia - FECCA Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria

12.01.2022 Best wishes for the festive season from the team at Pako Festa! We’re currently working to bring you Pako Festa 2021 stay tuned for all the details which will be announced in January. Save the date for Sat 27th February 2021 from 10:30am.

12.01.2022 #16DaysOfActivism

11.01.2022 Happy New Year! All the best for 2021 from Diversitat!

10.01.2022 UPDATE FOR GEELONG'S NORTHERN SUBURBS AND LARA: Coronavirus fragments have been detected in wastewater at the Oyster Cove treatment plant in Corio. If you are a... resident or have visited Geelong's northern suburbs or Lara from November 21 to 23, please get tested if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild. Stay home until you have your result. Find a testing site near you: https://dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested See more

10.01.2022 Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Diversitat acknowledges that violence against women is recognised as one of the most serious human rights violations of our time. Today marks the start of #16DaysOfActivism - join us over the next 16 days as we raise awareness and work to educate our community about the drivers of violence and uniting to eliminate it.... #16DaysCampaign #RespectIs #CallItOut

09.01.2022 During this time its important for our community to receive accurate and timely information. Diversitats Community Development team have been working with some of Geelongs newest communities to create a series of information videos in a number of different languages. The videos are keeping these communities informed about services and COVID-19 restrictions.... Find out more at: https://diversitat.org.au/covid19

08.01.2022 Diversitat would like to wish you Eid Mubarak to you and your family! We wish you a very happy and prosperous Eid.

08.01.2022 Joyeux 14 Juillet! From the staff at Diversitat

08.01.2022 Thank you for your support throughout 2020! Diversitat offices have now closed for the year, but we look forward to seeing you from 4 January 2021.

07.01.2022 Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Diversitat participated in a Stirring A Cuppa For Seniors morning tea to help bring awareness to one of the worst manifestations of ageism and inequality in our society, elder abuse. All people, including older people, deserve respect and dignity. Find out more about this global social issue which affects the health, well-being, independence and human rights of millions of older people around the world by visiting https://elderabuse...awarenessday.org.au/ Facebook Live Event: At 3pm today Bellarine Community Health together with Barwon Community Legal Service will be partnering with the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention (BEAPP) Network to discuss elder abuse and how you can help if you suspect someone you know is experiencing issues: https://bit.ly/3fgTUXc

07.01.2022 Have a good long weekend everyone!

07.01.2022 The Diversitat August Newsletter is available to view now: https://mailchi.mp/10d0cb/diversitat-august-2020-newsletter To keep up to date with the latest Diversitat news and events you can subscribe to the monthly newsletter here: https://diversitat.org.au/news/newsletters/

06.01.2022 Finding your dream job doesnt have to be as hard as you think! Diversitats Reconnect Program is government funded for people aged 17-64 who have not completed Year 12 or Cert II or above. Reconnect assists participants to find a suitable course to help them get a job, while also helping people address any other needs they might have. Each participant has their own Support Worker to assist participants every step of the way.... If you are interested, get in contact soon as we only have until 30 May to register new participants. For more info visit https://training.diversitat.org.au/reconnect/ Funding for the Skills First Reconnect grant program is being provided by the Victorian Government, through the Department of Education and Training.

06.01.2022 Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day, a time to celebrate the children so they can feel confident, special and included. The date 4 August was historically used to communally celebrate the birthdays of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who were taken from their families at a young age, without knowing their birthday the Stolen Generations. Ongoing challenges stemming from colonisation including discrimination and intergeneratio...nal trauma continues to affect a significant number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. To achieve equality, we must approach these challenges through a holistic approach, considering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander childrens wellbeing, safety and development. Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op will be hosting a free online movie night tonight at 6pm! Check them out for more details. #NATSIChildrensDay2020 #EldersOfTomorrow #StrongInCulture

04.01.2022 Being different is OK! #childrensweek The lovely Shiva from Diversitat and Tracey from City of Greater Geelong, together with the wonderful workers at BCYF Barwon Child, Youth & Family, have created bilingual storytelling sessions. Go on, let Fletcher and his friends show you the upside of being different...

04.01.2022 These are some of the yummy foods weve recently been delivering to the Geelong community as part of the new Diversitat Meal Delivery Service. Weve had a wonderful response to the meals and are delighted to be able to offer this service at this time. Our chef and her team have been very busy preparing over 200 meals each week! Mains are $5 & desserts $3 for individuals that are eligible for the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP):... 65 years or older (50 years or older for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people), or 50 years or older (45 years or older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) and on a low income, homeless, or at risk of being homeless. Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), those that have a home care package and the general community can also place an order but costs will vary. To place an order call us on 0428 312 970 Tues, Wed & Thurs 9am - 4pm. For more information and to see the latest menu visit: https://diversitat.org.au//diversitat-meal-delivery-servi/

03.01.2022 This evening the Diversitat Aged Support team came together to celebrate Aged Care Employee Day 2020. During the celebrations some of our staff discussed what working in aged care means to them and what they find most fulfilling about their roles. Now more than ever we say thank you to our aged care workers for their dedication and their care. Thank you.... #thanksforcaring

03.01.2022 You arrive in a foreign country but you have no bank account, no credit history, no personal references and no English language skills. You have escaped a war zone, survived a refugee camp but now somehow you have to find safe and secure accommodation for your children in the midst of a pandemic. This is the unbelievable challenge that is facing refugees and people seeking asylum in Geelong. For new arrivals, it is almost impossible to find a home in difficult rental market ...without help. This is where Diversitat comes in. As the provider of the Humanitarian Settlement Program in Geelong, last year Diversitat assisted over 400 refugees and people seeking asylum to find rental housing in their new home town. This included 198 children and young people. The future of this housing program was in jeopardy until the Geelong Community Foundation made the decision to invest $80,000 in this essential service.

02.01.2022 Geelong Seniors Festival 2020 Join us throughout October as we celebrate Seniors in our community and bring the events to you. This years theme is In the Groove! and Diversitat Aged Support are hosting exciting Guru Dudu online disco parties fun and hilarity for the whole family!... Happening on Friday 2nd, 16th & 30th October. Book now! Call 5222 7275 or email [email protected]

02.01.2022 The Diversitat October Newsletter is available to view now: http://bit.ly/diversitatoctobernewsletter To keep up to date with the latest Diversitat news and events you can subscribe to the monthly newsletter here: https://diversitat.org.au/news/newsletters/

01.01.2022 11/11/2020 Remembrance Day. Today let's all Remember to Remember.

01.01.2022 Merry Orthodox Christmas Day! May the year bring joy and blessings to all.

01.01.2022 Pako Festa is back for 2021! Diversitat is pleased to say that Pako Festa will be held in 2021 despite reports to the contrary in the Geelong Advertiser. The ev...ent is scheduled for 27 February 2021 and will take place in a different format which will be announced in due course. Diversitat’s Acting CEO Brian McMahon said the 2021 event would be able to run in a COVID-safe way. COVID-19 will not deter Pako Festa from going ahead as planned, but we are working very hard on an exciting new format which will be compliant with government health regulations, he said. Pako Festa Director Luisa La Fornara said the new format would present some incredible new opportunities to showcase and celebrate multiculturalism. We think that Geelong will be thrilled once we announce what is in store," she said. Photo credit: Matt Houston Photography

01.01.2022 Diversitat Aged Support clients and staff can continue to look forward to their weekly yoga session! Thanks to our wonderful Yoga instructor Brett Smith, this weekly favourite has been created into a Yoga Pranayama video that you can now follow from the comfort of your home. The session offers a familiar connection via gentle movement and meditation. Available here to watch: https://youtu.be/Wsy8zOb-HHM... Please talk to your doctor before commencing a new exercise program. Brett Smith Yoga | Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher