Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania in Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia | Community organisation

Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania

Locality: Glenorchy, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6221 0999

Address: Level 2, 1A Anfield Street 7010 Glenorchy, TAS, Australia

Website: http://mrctas.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Today is International Migrant Day at MRC Tas we celebrate migrant talent and tenacity everyday! If you’re a migrant living in Tasmania you are invited to connect with MRC Tas and each other via the Migrant Network. Email about migrant stories, tips and service updates: https://mailchi.mp/35ee1efbe4d0/subscribe-migrant-network... LinkedIn about our careers: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13788771/ Facebook about living in Tasmania: https://www.facebook.com/groups/migrantnetworktasmania More information about International Migrant Day from the United Nations: https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day

25.01.2022 A big thank you to the wonderful team at Hope-Suds for raising $3,900 from the sale of their handmade soap products to support our work! <3

24.01.2022 Summer soccer fun! The University Soccer Club, UTAS, and the Intercultural Sports League are running a "World Cup" competition over summer with players representing a country they are culturally or ethnically connected to. Registrations have been extended until the end of November 2020.

24.01.2022 It’s one month till International Day of People with Disability on 3 December. Tune in Thursday at 10:30am on Hobart.FM 96.1 for ‘I CAN’ radio for and by powerful people with disability, sharing their experiences of making a difference and how you CAN! too.

23.01.2022 Lots of delicious sweets on offer this week, including this rosewater custard knafeh, ma'amoul (date filled biscuits) and gluten free cardamom cake Kitchen Menu - 28 - 30 October 2020 Ful slow cooked broad beans (V,VGO, GF)... with tomato, onion and green chilli - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles- $15.00 Zaatar and pomegranate chicken (GFO) served with potato salad and tabouli- $18.00 Injera Eritrean soft bread with slow cooked beef, spicy mustard greens, salad and cauliflower pickles - $18.00 V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at Level G 1A Anfield St Glenorchy. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 11am and 2:30pm.

23.01.2022 If you’re looking for paid work, this fortnightly Career Coaching series is for you! This Career Coaching series will help people from migrant backgrounds: - Develop job seeking skills for your next job.... - Put your best foot forward in a competitive labour market. - Enhance your cultural knowledge and career management skills. https://mrctas.org.au/event/career-coaching/2020-10-14/

23.01.2022 The building and construction industry in Tasmania has job opportunities. This free 3 day face-to-face course is for people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. Held at the MRC Tas Glenorchy office, it covers maths used in Building & Construction jobs. Course dates are 25th, 26th and 27th of Nov 2020, from 3:00pm 4:30pm.... Places are limited (only 15 participants) to ensure social distancing. To register for the course please send your full name and contact details to [email protected]. Registration will be confirmed via email. Please contact Sid for more information about the course on 03 6221 0999. https://mrctas.org.au//maths-for-jobs-in-building-and/all/

23.01.2022 Applications closing soon! We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Case Manager to join our Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) team in Launceston.

23.01.2022 Did you know? Eritrean food has Italian influences due to the Italian colonization of Eritrea at the end of the 19th century! Eritreans eat a lot of pasta along with more traditional dishes like injera, and kitcha fitfit. Abebea's minestrone has vegetables and pasta like the more common italian version, but also contains brown lentils and a little spice. Its delicious, of course

23.01.2022 Thank you so much Dna Eating House for this wonderful support of our Food Box Program <3

22.01.2022 The 2020 Study Tasmania International Student Awards is open for nominations! The Study Tasmania International Students Awards is a significant recognition and celebratory event for international students, staff, homestay family hosts and industry partners that have contributed to the Tasmanian international education industry. All finalists will be invited to a gala awards event that will be held in Hobart on Monday, 14th December 2020. ... Now is the time to nominate students, staff, homestay hosts, and industry partners for a Study Tasmania Award. Please visit the Study Tasmania website to nominate - www.studytasmania.tas.gov.au/international_education_awards Nominations will close on 31st October 2020.

22.01.2022 Kitchen menu: 18 - 20 Nov 2020 Spiced lentil and silverbeet soup (V, GFO) Served with pita and yoghurt $9.50... Roast pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) With zaatar and pickles $9.50 Felafel plate (VG, GF) Chickpea and herb fritters with salad, hummus, olives and pickles $15.00 Huweida’s Sfiha Open lamb pie, served with labne and salad $16.00 Abebea’s fried chicken With spicy rice and injera $18.00 Sweets: Walnut qatayef (pictured) Date and sesame slice Anise cake with yoghurt Plus fattayer filled with feta, celery and onion V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Our Kitchen is located at Level G 1A Anfield St Glenorchy and open between 11:00am and 2:30pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

22.01.2022 Huweida’s Sfiha - open lamb pies, on our Kitchen menu this week Kitchen Menu: 2nd 4th Dec 2020 Abebea’s minestrone (VG)... with herbs and pita - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives, and pickles - $15.00 Huweida’s Sfiha lamb pie served with iceberg salad, mint yoghurt dressing and cucumber - $15.00 Injera with slow cooked beef with braised mustard greens, pickles, and salad - $18.00 V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at Level G 1A Anfield St Glenorchy. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 11am and 2:30pm.

21.01.2022 The annual Hobart Mosque open day is this Saturday - all welcome.

21.01.2022 A travel alert has been issued for those who have recently travelled to Tasmania from Sydney. Visit the link to read more.

21.01.2022 Our Phoenix Centre has been collaborating with Tennis Tasmania and the Glenorchy City Tennis Club to introduce clients to tennis. It has been wonderful to hear lots of laughter and see people moving and thoroughly enjoying trying a brand-new activity :)

20.01.2022 Yesterday was International Day of People with Disability. MRC Tas supports a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable world. We are proud to deliver the National Community Connector Program linking multicultural communities to disability information and help through the NDIS. For more information speak with Quan on 6221 0999 or email [email protected]

20.01.2022 Vida is back in the kitchen cooking up some fried plantains for her special Ghanaian ‘jollof rice’ on the menu this week! Kitchen Menu 11 13 Nov 2020 Kika split peas with ginger (VG, GFO) - $9.50... with injera and pickled chillies Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) - $9.50 roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar Falafel plate (VG, GF) - $15.00 chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles Huweida’s spiced lamb pie - $16.00 with feta and silverbeet, served with potato salad and cos Vida’s Ghanaian jollof rice (GF) - $18.00 tomato rice served with fried chicken, plantains and slaw Sweets include: Roz bil haleeb fragrant chilled rice pudding with preserved quince and pistachios Ma’amoul walnut filled semolina shortbread Date and sesame balls Orange almond syrup cake V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Our Kitchen is located at Level G 1A Anfield St Glenorchy and open between 11:00am and 2:30pm every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

20.01.2022 Who is keen to try Huweida’s delicious chicken pies?! Filled with chicken, silverbeet and feta and served with roast cauliflower. On the menu this week! Kitchen Menu: 4th 6th Nov 2020 Spicy chicken soup... with yoghurt and herbs - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Huweida’s chicken pie with silverbeet and feta, served with roast cauliflower salad - $16.00 Injera Eritrean soft bread with slow cooked goat on the bone, salad, pickles and dilik chilli sauce - $18.00 Sweets include basboussah, date and sesame slice and baklava V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at Level G 1A Anfield St Glenorchy. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 11am and 2:30pm.

20.01.2022 Our felafel plate is always on the menu, with fresh salads and delicious pickles, hummus and olives. Come and give it a try <3 Menu - 23rd - 25th Sept 2020 Goat and roasted barley soup with fresh herbs and pita - $9.50... Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar on toasted pita - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Mushroom and walnut kubba (V) mushroom and cracked wheat croquettes, potato and parsley salad, garlic sauce - $16.00 Injera Eritrean soft bread slow cooked beef with fenugreek, and potato alicha, served with pickles and salad - $18.00 Plus an array of fab sweets of course! V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option available Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 11am to 2:30pm. Dine in or takeaway! Located at Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy

20.01.2022 Do you have lived experience of settlement? Are you interested in providing support and information to young people aged 15-25 years from refugee and migrant backgrounds? We want to hear from you! MRC Tas is currently seeking Youth Peer Workers to join our Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) program in both Launceston and Hobart. These roles will be employed on a casual basis and form a key part of the Community Champions project. The position will provide expert advice and administrative support to the MYT Coordinator and Youth Workers. For more information and to apply please visit www.mrctas.org.au/careers/

19.01.2022 Do you work in aged care services? Take this short (10 minute) survey to help guide the free training and support provided by Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Tasmania into the future. By completing the survey you will go into the draw to win a $50 WISH voucher! Visit the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/572B6F2 ... Survey closes 31st December, 2020 MRC Tas delivers the PICAC (Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care) Program in Tasmania. PICAC is a federally funded national program to support aged care service providers in providing culturally appropriate and inclusive care to older people from CALD backgrounds.

19.01.2022 The September edition of our newsletter is now available: https://mailchi.mp/2b5d1a37eb41/mrc-tas-news-september-2020

19.01.2022 The Multicultural Economic Participation Forum will be holding a workshop this Saturday. Time: Saturday Oct 10th, 10am - 1pm Location: Baha'i Centre of Learning for Tasmania FREE community event. FREE morning-tea provided.... Register at www.mepftas.com to help manage the capacity. If you are looking for work in Tasmania, you may find this workshop very valuable.

18.01.2022 During the recent school holidays our Multicultural Youth Tasmania team held some fun activities in Launceston, including Soccer, Gymnastics, Trampoline, and Badminton. This was the first school holiday program in the north organised by the new MYT Sport and Rec Program. The activities were a big hit with the young people and the MYT team really enjoyed facilitating a more active and connected community during the school break.

18.01.2022 Read about our year! The 2019-2020 MRC Tas Annual Report is now available on our website: https://mrctas.org.au/annual-reports/

18.01.2022 Come along to the Hospitality Industry Session (A collaboration between Migrant Resource Centre and Tasmania and Tasmanian Hospitality Association). We will discuss current trends and opportunities in Hospitality. You will be able to gain practical skills and explore the RACV hotel site, where hospitality magic is happening.

18.01.2022 It’s that festive time of year! Please note that the Kitchen will be closed next Wednesday the 9th of December to cater for our MRC Tas staff end of year event. The kitchen will still be open as usual on Thursday the 10thand Friday the 11thof December. The Kitchen holiday season opening hours will also be communicated shortly. Thank you!

18.01.2022 Our lovely participant Vida is from Ghana and this is her chicken waakye, a bean and rice dish served with various accompaniments. On the menu this week! Menu - 14 - 16 Oct 2020 Pumpkin and Haloumi Toastie (V, VGO) ... roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel Plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Lamb Kubba in Kashk lamb and burghul dumplings in yoghurt sauce with radish salad - $16.00 Chicken Waakye (GF) roast chicken with Ghanaian beans and rice with egg, tomato sauce and chili - $18.00 Kitcha Fitfit shredded Eritrean pancake and spicy beef sauce with yoghurt and silverbeet - $16.00 Plus, an array of fab sweets of course! V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 11am to 2:30pm. Dine in or takeaway! Located at Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy ** Please note that the Kitchen will be closed on Thursday the 22nd of October and Friday the 23rd of October due to the Show Day public holiday. We will be trading as usual on Wednesday the 21st of October.

18.01.2022 This month we launched our new program, Carer Gateway, which supports carers from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. Our Aged and Community Services team are working with Care2Serve, which provides counselling, peer support, coaching, advice, information, and financial support to carers. The aim of these services is to reduce carer stress and improve quality of life for carers. Pictured are our new bicultural workers in training. Once they have completed the...ir training they will be employed to support carers and their families and communities to learn about and access the Carer Gateway. If you would like further information, call MRC Tas on 03 6221 0999 or email [email protected]

18.01.2022 Yesterday we hosted a Dementia Awareness Day event with Dementia Tas and the Wicking Dementia Centre. Thanks to all who attended! Dementia affects close to half a million Australians. That number is set double in the next 25 years. To learn more about Dementia visit https://www.dementia.org.au/dementia-action/understand-more

17.01.2022 The Bhutanese Community Association of Southern Tasmania Inc. (BCAST) will be hosting a multicultural soccer championship next month.

17.01.2022 Here is something you can try if you are feeling stressed out and unsure: Imagine that you’re in your safe place it might be beside a waterfall, it might be on a mountain or in a forest. Imagine what it looks like, what it smells like and slowly breathe in and out. Tell yourself, 'I’m safe.’ ... 'Be kind to your mind' resources are available in 11 different languages on the MRC Tas website: https://mrctas.org.au/phoenix-centre-resources/

17.01.2022 This Mental Health Week we are celebrating 'we all have a role to play'. Let us all pause and #checkin with ourselves and recognise how we have all been looking after ourselves during these challenging times. It is important to look after our mental and physical wellbeing every day. Exercising, laughing, eating healthy, and connecting with friends and family are important factors that contribute to a happier and healthier you. What do you do each day to look after your wellbeing? The 'Be kind to your mind' resources are available in 10 different languages on the MRC Tas website: https://mrctas.org.au/phoenix-centre-resources/

17.01.2022 We are seeking a dynamic, inventive and high performing Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator to join our Strategy and Development team! This role will increase the capacity of our unique not-for-profit organisation to provide targeted and meaningful services for multicultural communities. For more information and to apply please visit https://mrctas.org.au/careers/ Applications close 5pm Wednesday 16th December 2020.

17.01.2022 Did you know that Tasmanian farm owners are looking to fill 8,000 farm jobs this year? MRC Tas is hosting workshops to help connect people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to the Harvest Trail program, which recruits for Tasmanian farms and agricultural businesses.

16.01.2022 Are you a working in building and construction, and from a migrant background? Do you want to tell your story? MRC Tas is looking for profiles to celebrate diversity in the building and construction industry. These stories will be featured on the MRC Tas Facebook page and in other publications, and there will be an opportunity for your employer to promote their business too! ... If you're interested, contact Sid Gor [email protected] or 6221 0999 before 30th November. Language support is available.

16.01.2022 Each year, Seniors Week is celebrated to help tackle ageism in our society and show appreciation for the knowledge, skills and experiences that older people contribute to our community. MRC Tas Aged Care clients celebrated last week by exploring some special places around Hobart. One group enjoyed a café and park visit in New Norfolk. Another group visited the Channel Heritage Museum and loved the nostalgic display of local heritage artefacts and information about the region.

16.01.2022 This year has presented many challenges, so it is more important than ever to recognise and celebrate people in Glenorchy who have gone above and beyond to support our community.

16.01.2022 Huweida’s ‘mubrume’ are made by toasting shredded kataifi pastry and rolling with pistachios and heavy sugar syrup. They taste divine

16.01.2022 Update: Nathan Earle Team Ukyo has completed the Everesting Challenge and has raised over $3,700 to support our work!! Amazing! A big congratulations and thank you from all of us at MRC Tas!

15.01.2022 RAR is supporting the upcoming Cygnet Market Garden this Saturday so please spread the word and come along if you can. This will be a wonderful chance to indul...ge your gardening needs and wants whilst supporting a great cause... All profits will go to Welcome Gardeners Tasmania - a small grass roots group that assists new Tasmanians from refugee backgrounds to connect to their new community and environment through gardening. 100% of funds raised from the Cygnet Garden Market will be gratefully dedicated to the purchase of seed envelopes, potting mix and manures etc to support our activities throughout the next year. For more info on Welcome Gardeners Tasmania join their Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/404410196715631 or call Sharee 0429 663 598 See more

15.01.2022 Nathan is undertaking the Everesting challenge as we speak!! He has just clocked over 3,000m vert, and clock is at 2hrs 15min. Going strong!

15.01.2022 A big thank you to all our #volunteers on this International Volunteer Day. Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. We thank our volunteers for their resilience and their commitment in 2020, and for their ongoing contributions to the work of MRC Tas. Happy #IVD2020 #togetherwecanthroughvolunteering

15.01.2022 My name is Darshil Darji, I am from India and am currently working as an electrician apprentice. I am the kind of person who likes to deal with challenges and that is the main reason why I like to work in this industry. The most interesting thing about my job is meeting new people, problem solving, and learning how the technology has changed in this industry up to the present day. Anyone who is interested in joining this trade must have good communication and listening skill...s, must like to complete tasks and most importantly you must be willing to work in any area with limited standing or sitting arrangements and be physically fit. ------------------------------------------------------------------- MRC Tas is supporting multicultural community members in Southern Tasmania to work in the building and construction industry. Additional support is available for businesses who employ/offer training to people from a multicultural background. If you are an employer or a job seeker from a multicultural background and applying for jobs in this industry, please contact MRC Tas Employment officer Sid Gor on 03 6221 0999 or [email protected]

14.01.2022 In 1999 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights broke the world record for being the most translated document in the world currently 524 languages! https://www.ohchr.org/EN/UDHR/Pages/SearchByLang.aspx

14.01.2022 The countdown is on!! Tasmanian professional cyclist Nathan Earle will be taking on the Everesting Challenge this Monday! He’ll roll off at 7:30am Monday the 12th at The Lea, Gilwell Drive. All are welcome to come and cheer Nathan on, even if just for a minute or two (or second as he rides past!) Nathan is raising funds for MRC Tas while tackling the Everesting Challenge. The concept of Everesting is simple yet is brutally hard. Pick any hill, anywhere in the world and c...omplete repeats of it in a single activity until you climb 8,848m the equivalent height of Mt Everest. The total distance is just under 129km! We are in awe of Nathan's determination. A wonderful example of making your profession and passion count for a purpose <3

14.01.2022 Lamb fatteh - a layered dish of crispy pita, spiced lamb, rice cooked in its stock, and tangy creamy tahini yoghurt. Buttered fried almonds top off this king of Syrian dishes! The Kitchen will be closing at the end of this week for the holiday season. It will be reopening on Wednesday the 27th of January 2021. Menu: 16 18 Dec 2020... Kika yellow split peas with ginger (VG) with herbs, pickled chillies and injera - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toasties (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Huweida’s Syrian lamb pie served with our salads - $15.00 Lamb fatteh (GFO) spiced braised lamb layered with crispy pita, tahini yoghurt, rice and buttered almonds - $18.00 Spicy chicken injera with silverbeet and lentils, salads and pickles - $18.00 Sweets: Sweets include mabroushi a delicious Syrian slice made with pastry and jam we are using a delicata squash jam that we made with produce from Tony Scherer at rocky top farm a contributor to our food box program. Also ma’amoul are back this week( walnut filled shortbread)! V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at the KGV Sports and Community Centre, Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy.

13.01.2022 A big thank you to Welcome Gardeners Tasmania who have been filling the seed box in our Glenorchy office reception area weekly. This brings our clients so much joy - the seeds and little tomato plants have been running out the door! It is lovely to think of all those seeds and tomato plants growing into food and flowers for our new Tasmanian gardeners <3

13.01.2022 Kitchen Menu: 7th 9th Oct 2020 Red lentil and spinach soup (V, GF, VGO) with yoghurt and herbs - $9.50... Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) with roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar on toasted pita - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Syrian braised lamb (GF) with potatoes and silverbeet served with basmati rice - $18.00 Injera soft Eritrean bread with roast chicken alicha, boiled egg, salad and pickles - $18.00 Plus, an array of fab sweets of course! V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is open every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 11am to 2:30pm. Dine in or takeaway! Located at Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy

13.01.2022 A big thank you to Dana Eating House and all their amazing customers who have raised a total of $2,629.77 to support our Food Box Program, which provides food relief to temporary visa holders and other migrants impacted by COVID-19. We are so grateful for this wonderful community support <3

13.01.2022 A big welcome to Menuka, our new work experience participant! Menuka was born in Bhutan. This week we will be serving her Dahl recipe, which she makes regularly for her family. Menuka has brought some fresh dill from her garden to serve with her delicious dish! Menuka is looking forward to learning new things in the kitchen and sharing more of her recipes Menu: 25 27 Nov 2020 Menuka’s red lentil dahl (VG, GFO) ... with herbs and pita - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Syrian braised goat (GF) served with broad beans, rice and salad - $18.00 Injera with spicy chicken (GFO) with potato and turmeric alicha, pickles and salad - $18.00 Sweets include date biscuits, knafeh and baklava. V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option

13.01.2022 Every Thursday after our Kitchen service, our amazing volunteers pack food boxes for local migrant families in need. Approaching 30 weeks and going strong

12.01.2022 Please note that the Kitchen will be closed this Thursday the 22nd of October and Friday the 23rd of October due to the Show Day public holiday. We will be trading as usual tomorrow, 21st of October between 11am and 2:30pm. Have you tried our falafel yet? Don’t forget we offer takeaway too! Menu - Wednesday 21 October 2020... Ful slow cooked broad beans (V, VGO, GF) with green chilli, lemon and spiced butter - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Lamb kofta in tomato sauce served with burghul and noodle pilaf - $18.00 Injera Eritrean soft bread with slow cooked beef, tesmi spiced butter, carrot salad and pickles - $18.00 Sweets: Custard baklava Ma’amoul Quince mabroushi made with our quince jam V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy.

12.01.2022 Are you looking to develop your confidence and enhance your future employability in Community Services? Do you speak English as a second language and would like to develop your communication and leadership skills? We are inviting interested participants to take part in the Confidence, English, Learning, and Leadership (CELL) Development Program. Completion of the CELL Development program may lead to paid work in the Community Services sector, including supporting people who a...re in a carer role. Visit our website to learn more.

11.01.2022 Are you an employer in the Hospitality Industry and interested in giving a young person an opportunity to gain work experience? We can connect you with a young person keen to undertake a Jobs PaTH work experience placement. For more information and to get involved, please contact Vatsal on 03 6221 0999 or [email protected]

11.01.2022 If you missed out on the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service fundraiser movie nights but would still like to support their fundraising efforts, you can now purchase tickets to watch the film online and enjoy from the comfort of your own home.

10.01.2022 Susanna and Louisa from Hope-Suds came by the Kitchen last week so we could thank them in person for their wonderful support! Hope-Suds have donated $3,900 to MRC Tas from the sale of their lovely soap products. Keep up the awesome work Hope-Suds team!

09.01.2022 Some school holiday fun coming up at the end of the month

09.01.2022 Check out the latest edition of Diverse Tassie - Community Hotspot - we are on the front page!

09.01.2022 Calling all Multicultural Youth - you are encouraged to participate in this Consultation Survey for the National Youth Policy Framework. The Youth Taskforce has developed an online survey to provide all young Australians aged 18 to 30 with a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the government priorities, policies and programs that affect them. The consultation will provide the Youth Taskforce with a better understanding of how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Australia’...s young people and how we can work with our network of Australian Government Departments and Agencies to provide more targeted support. https://healthau.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_4TRU5F3Da6lfkzj See more

09.01.2022 Do you have a disability or care for someone with a disability who could benefit from some support? The Community Connectors program, delivered by MRC Tas, can help you to learn about and access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and other disability support. For more information and to access support please call Quan on 03 6221 0999 or fill out this online form: https://bit.ly/3jd8hNH

09.01.2022 In collaboration with the Australian Government, Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is providing free financial support over the phone to help you navigate the complex COVID services available and No Interest Loans of up to $3,000 towards rent, utility bills, bond, body corporate fees and council rates. To learn more visit https://householdrelief.org.au/ If you are from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and are experiencing hardship due to COVID-19, you can contact MRC Tas for support: https://mrctas.org.au/covid-19/

08.01.2022 The Australian Government is hosting the Tasmania Virtual Job Fair next Wednesday 14 October 2020. It’s free to register and you can chat with employers virtually.

08.01.2022 Tasmanian professional cyclist Nathan Earle will be attempting the Everesting Challenge - completing repeats of a hill (still to be determined which one) on his bike in a single session until he has climbed 8,848m the equivalent height of Mt Everest. Nathan has generously decided to pair this epic challenge with a fundraiser for MRC Tas. A big thank you to Nathan and everyone who has donated to support our work. We look forward to seeing updates and wish Nathan the best of luck for completing this difficult challenge!

07.01.2022 Message from the Australian Government, Canberra. Did you know the COVID-19 test is available for everyone in Australia, even if you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident? This includes people without a Medicare card, overseas visitors, international students, migrant workers and asylum seekers. If you are unwell with cold or flu like symptoms get a COVID-19 test. The test results will not affect your visa status.... To find a free testing clinic near you, call the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080. For translating and interpreting services call 131 450. Translated audio recordings of this message can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/mrc_tas_settlement/sets/covid-19-test

05.01.2022 MRC Tas is supporting multicultural community members in Southern Tasmania to work in the building and construction industry. Additional support is available for businesses who employ/offer training to people from a multicultural background. If you are an employer or a job seeker from a multicultural background and applying for jobs in this industry, please contact MRC Tas Employment officer Sid Gor on 03 6221 0999 or [email protected]

05.01.2022 We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Program Officer to join our Multicultural Youth Tasmania (MYT) program in Hobart. This part time role will operate for two days per week and form a key part of MYT Arts and Sports and Recreation projects. The position is an important part of the dynamic and innovative MYT team and will be responsible for the delivery of activities and projects within the MYT area and providing support to young people from a CALD background. For more information and to apply please visit: https://mrctas.org.au/careers/ Applications close 5pm Friday 30th October 2020.

05.01.2022 Launceston participants of our Phoenix Centre's Open Doors program have been focusing on making links in their local Launceston community by visiting and learning about spaces that they are welcome to explore, such as libraries, cafes, museums and galleries. They have been gaining extra knowledge and taking practical steps to help them to regularly access these spaces, such as a library card, and specific language for ordering a coffee in Australia :) Feeling comfortable to access and benefit from local community spaces can help people to feel more ingrained in their local communities, decrease social isolation and create more opportunities for fun and learning for themselves and their families.

05.01.2022 Exciting opportunity! MRC Tas would like to engage consultant/s to recommend strategies on the future operations of its social enterprise, to further develop the social enterprise and ensure that it delivers on its social purpose and increases its sustainability. Consultant/s who have experience within the food, social enterprise, business development and/or hospitality sector are encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, please visit https://mrctas.org.au/job/...consultant-food-social-enterprise/ Please share this with your networks

04.01.2022 Fancy something sweet? Why not try these delicious date, walnut and rose balls. Vegan and gluten free! Other delights on offer this week include ‘halawat al jibn’ - a cheese and custard dessert with rose petal jam, and a delicious date and sesame slice. Lots of tasty lunch options lined up for this week as well!... Menu: 30th Sept 3rd Oct Ful slow cooked broad beans (V, GF) with green chilli, lemon and spiced butter - $9.50 Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V) Roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar on toasted pita - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) Chickpea and herb fritters hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Roast chicken with yoghurt sauce (GFO) with cumin roasted cauliflower and buttered noodle rice - $18.00 Injera soft Eritrean bread with Eritrean spiced beef sauce, potato alicha, salad and pickles - $18.00 V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option available. Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 11am to 2:30pm. Dine in or takeaway! Located at Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy

04.01.2022 Multicultural community members applying for jobs in building and construction are invited to a workshop series to support successful job seeking. This workshop series is in three parts. On the registration form you can register for all three sessions.

03.01.2022 During October Dna Eating House and Tasmanian Professional Cyclist Nathan Earle Team Ukyo joined together to raise funds for MRC Tas. Their joint fundraising efforts raised a total of $8,815.02 towards our Food Box program and future projects. A big thank you to Nathan, the team at Dana Eating House, and everyone who donated, from all of us at MRC Tas! We are so grateful for this amazing support of our work.

03.01.2022 Update: 36 laps deep and still going strong! Go Nathan!! You can learn more about Nathan's Everesting fundraiser challenge here: https://www.themercury.com.au//c7ee416d9f1305f8eeb6ab86ab7... https://www.abc.net.au//nathan-earle-mountain-ten/12723136 https://www.facebook.com/donate/344524783652657/3358620874218692/

03.01.2022 The Multicultural Youth Tasmania 'Engaging Youth in Sports' Training provides front line staff and volunteers in the sport and recreation sector with practical advice and tools to foster a socially inclusive and diverse sports sector. For more information and to book a free training session for your organisation, contact [email protected] or (03) 6221 0999.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to Ashna Debaki Thapa, one of our bicultural workers, who has recently launched her first book 'Mero Hajurbuba Ko Jeevan Yatra (in Loving Memory of Late Chandra Bir Thapa), written in Nepali. The book is available at Fullers Bookshop, online and in store. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to a charity that helps orphans/homeless people in Nepal: https://shop.fullersbookshop.com.au/p/mero-hajurbuba-ko-jee Debaki's words about her book: "Upon ...my grandfather’s death in October 2019 as a grand-daughter I had a very difficult time and it was very hard to forget him and move on to normal life. I had given up on everything, I resigned my work, I was withdrawn from all the activities. I was totally lost for several weeks. I was completely lost about my life and couldn’t see future without him. I thought of ending my life as well but I wasn’t able to take wrong path because I have my family to look after so I had to move forward with all the emotions and pain. One day I had a brief conversation with Dr Jeanette Elaine Hyland and she said to me 'why don’t you to write a book on your grandfather’s struggles and life journey?' Those words pinched my heart and then I thought of writing a book. I started to write in English and I went to Nepal in February 2020. After 26 days in Nepal came back home, then I was confused and questioning myself, why I am writing a book? Who gonna read this book? What’s the aim of writing this book? What will people (community) think? And mainly I questioned on my identity- who am I? Where I am from? What language do I speak? Well then I changed my mind to write in Nepali and create an English version next year sometime... Still it was not easy for me to write in Nepali, my Nepali is not good, I’m not good at grammar and things like that, I took a few months to decide to write no matter what people will think or how poor I am in Nepali. I am Nepali, that’s matters most I think. Then finally I resolved to write his story as a gift for my family in his memory on the anniversary of his passing. That is what I have done. And I have included some of Grandpa’s own writing. I have actually written three lives, first my beloved grandfather, Chandra Bir Thapa, then my father, Tek Bahadur Thapa and briefly my own." Pictured: Debaki with her grandmother at her book launch in November.

02.01.2022 The Multicultural Council of Tasmania is running free information sessions across Tasmania on Australia’s system of government. The information sessions will be in plain English and go for 90 minutes. The sessions will help those in our multicultural community who simply want to better understand government. It will also help those who want to get involved in politics. MCOT have added additional sessions in Devonport, Burnie and Smithton.

01.01.2022 Kitchen Menu 10th and 11th Dec 2020 Ful slow cooked broad beans (VG) with herbs, lemon and pita - $9.50... Pumpkin and haloumi toastie (V, VGO) Roast pumpkin, haloumi and za’atar - $9.50 Falafel plate (VG, GF) Chickpea and herb fritters with hummus, salads, olives and pickles - $15.00 Kitcha fitfit Shredded Eritrean pancake with spiced butter served with beef and tomato sauce - $18.00 Syrian braised goat with green onion freekeh, yoghurt and salad - $18.00 Sweets include date biscuits and anise cake with fig syrup for sweets. V = Vegetarian, VG = Vegan, GF = Gluten free, GFO = Gluten free option VGO = Vegan option Menu subject to change. Our Kitchen is located at the KGV Sports and Community Centre, Level G, 1A Anfield St Glenorchy. Open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 11:00am and 2:30pm.

01.01.2022 Update: We are amazed and so grateful that Nathan Earle Team Ukyo's fundraiser has continued growing to almost $6000! Thank you so much to Nathan and everyone who has donated to support our work. If you would like to contribute to the fundraiser there is still time - it will be closing on Sunday. For anyone who supported/donated etc. Nathan will also be holding a get together this Friday night to say thanks for the support. More details are on the fundraiser page: https://www.facebook.com/donate/344524783652657/352230976215371/

01.01.2022 Thank you for your support in 2020! Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness. Please note that MRC Tas offices will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. Limited services will run during this time. Closing 12pm, 24th December 2020... Re-opening 9am, 4th January 2021 https://mrctas.org.au/contact-us/

01.01.2022 Stephanie Jack from Forty South Tasmania recently stopped by the Kitchen for lunch and a chat. Check out the beautiful article about her visit. Definitely a must read www.fortysouth.com.au/stephanie-jack/kitchen-of-dreams-1

01.01.2022 The Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service will be hosting another fundraising screening of Saint Judy next Thursday 24th of September at 6pm. To coincide with the film they have an online raffle which will be drawn at the movie. Tickets to the raffle can be purchased here: https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=45cmc Tickets to the film can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/saint-judy-movie-fundraiser... If you are from a refugee background and would like to attend, please email Donna on [email protected] for a discount code. Be inspired by a great movie whilst supporting the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service.

01.01.2022 It's perfect weather for a hot cup of Eritrean coffee and this delicious date and sesame slice. Our kitchen is open till 2:30pm today, come and try something new!

01.01.2022 Are you a woman from a migrant or refugee background, living in Australia? Please share your voice and experiences by completing this survey. Your views will help shape advocacy for positive change for migrant and refugee women in Australia.

01.01.2022 Updated alert for those who have recently travelled to Tasmania from Sydney and Greater Sydney for more information: https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au//coming-t/travel-alert

30.12.2021 The first MRC Tas newsletter of 2022 is now available! https://mailchi.mp/7fc860248417/mrc-tas-news-jan-2022

12.12.2021 Job vacancy: Senior Counsellor Phoenix Centre An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced clinical and counselling practitioner to join MRC Tas in a leadership role with our Phoenix Centre. Applications close Wednesday 2 February 2022 at 9:00am. For more information and to apply please visit: https://mrctas.org.au/job/senior-counsellor-phoenix-centre/

23.11.2021 We are looking for passionate people with qualifications in Community Services, Social Work or a related field to join our team and help us to support and empower migrants and refugees to settle and live fulfilling lives in Tasmania. This is an opportunity for short-term contracts with the potential for long term employment. Positions are available for immediate commencement. For more information and to express interest please visit: https://mrctas.org.au/job/careers-at-mrctas/

06.11.2021 Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania is calling for Expressions of Interest for Board Directors to be part of the Board of Governance. Currently, the Board has vacancies for Directors who have experience in any one or more of the following skill areas: financial management, governance, community development, business development, or clinical governance. For more information please visit https://mrctas.org.au/job/voluntary-board-director/ Expressions of Interest must be received by 4 February 2022.

26.10.2021 MRC Tas Employment Assistance is committed to multicultural community members becoming job-ready and establishing careers in Tasmania. People from a migrant or refugee background are invited to discuss employment with us on 03 6221 0999. Phone 131 450 for an interpreter. You can also email [email protected]. Appointments for eligible clients are delivered by phone, in our office in Glenorchy or video call.

20.10.2021 A versatile dough that can be made into breads of many shapes with a variety of fillings. Traditional Syrian fillings include silverbeet, onion and sumac, or beef, onion and seven-spice. Traditionally served as part of a mezze selection, these breads are fun to make and freeze well. Thanks for sharing with us Huweida!

30.09.2021 Our Multicultural Youth Tasmania program are linking multicultural youth with employers in the building and construction Industry. With the support of Keystone Tasmania, MYT has developed resources for industry to promote the benefits of a diverse workforce, providing prospective employees tips and advice to grow an inclusive and diverse workforce. For more information https://myt.org.au/my-employment/ or email [email protected]

25.09.2021 MRC Tas is currently seeking a Coordinator to join our Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) Statewide team. The HSP State Coordinator’s primary purpose is to c...oordinate the HSP and to ensure that service delivery is in accordance with service agreements, industry, sector and organisational standards. This position is also responsible for supporting the best practice and continuous improvement within the HSP teams. For more information and to apply please visit https://mrctas.org.au/careers/ Applications close midnight Sunday 16 January 2022. See more

15.09.2021 MRC Tas, in collaboration with Healthy Tasmania and Nutrition Australia, has developed translated nutrition and healthy eating fact sheets as a part of the Multicultural Kitchen: a recipe for success project in 2021: https://mrctas.org.au/resources/ MRC Tas also developed twelve healthy recipes from different cuisines these easy to follow recipes are available on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist

01.09.2021 During 2021, the Multicultural Youth Tasmania and the The Story Island Project worked with young people in the community, aged 10- 25 years, to support them to tell stories of hidden figures and promote understanding of Tasmania’s new and emerging multicultural communities. A series of workshops were held to support and encourage multicultural youth to get creative and tell stories through poetry, video, drawing, collage and creative writing. The stories were diverse and showcased the big dreams, aspirations and strengths of the young people. The project concluded with a storytelling competition and a showcase of stories from the project, published in a book by the Story Island Project, now available on the MYT website: https://myt.org.au/myt-storytelling-competition-winners/ .

15.08.2021 EVENT CANCELLED Unfortunately, we have decided to cancel the summer picnic due to COVID-19 for our clients' and the community's safety. ****... Bring your family to a summer picnic at Tolosa Park with MRC Tas! Come and enjoy some summer family fun on 14 Januay 2022, 11:00am - 3:00pm: Bring some food to share Simple barbeque lunch provided (vegetarian options available) Meet some new people Games for the whole family https://mrctas.org.au/event/mrc-tas-summer-holiday-picnic/

28.07.2021 Happy New Year!! We hope you had a wonderful break. We have reopened for 2022 and look forward to another year of supporting and encouraging culturally diverse community members to reach their potential and thrive in Tasmania