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25.01.2022 The Multicultural Grants Program 2021-22 currently has two streams of funding open to support our multicultural communities: Stronger Together Grants assist multicultural organisations to develop and deliver projects that strengthen families and communities and improve their access to better social and economic opportunities. Applications close 31 January 2021. Expand Together Grants assist multicultural organisations to expand their capacity by upgrading community facili...ties or purchasing equipment to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Applications close 28 February 2021. Online application forms and guidelines are available from the Expand Together Grants and Stronger Together Grants information pages. Visit www.multicultural.sa.gov.au to find out more

23.01.2022 Please help us by sharing this information with your community COVID-19 situation report: Victoria border update If you have questions, you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line at 1800 253 787. If you require a telephone interpreter, please call Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) 13 14 50.... As a reminder, translated fact sheets about how to get tested for COVID-19 and how to self-isolate/quarantine are available in 35 languages here: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtranslated 1. From 6.00pm 26 May 2021, people who have been in Greater Melbourne on or after 20 May 2021 are not allowed to enter South Australia. Entry into South Australia is allowed for returning residents, people relocating to South Australia, and people fleeing domestic violence, however, when they get in South Australia they must: quarantine for 14 days get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible get tested again on day 5 and day 13 of quarantine wear a face mask (covering mouth and nose) at any time they come into contact with the public for 14 day quarantine period (i.e. when seeking testing). Essential travellers are also permitted, however they must adhere to the requirements outlined in the Cross Border Travel Direction (see https://bit.ly/34qF2lq). 2. People who have been in Greater Melbourne on or after 20 May 2021 and entered South Australia BEFORE 6.00pm 26 May, must: get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and quarantine until they receive a negative result. get tested again on day 5 and day 13 get tested on day 5 and day 13 after arrival. There is no requirement to quarantine after receiving a negative result in their first test, unless they have symptoms. not attend a COVID Management Plan event (see https://bit.ly/3i5Umfg) or high risk setting for 14 days after their arrival. 3. People who have been in the City of Greater Bendigo on or after 22 May 2021 and entered South Australia AFTER 6.00pm 26 May, must: get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible and quarantine until they receive a negative result. get tested again on day 5 and day 13 get tested on day 5 and day 13 after arrival. There is no requirement to quarantine after receiving a negative result in their first test, unless they have symptoms. not attend a COVID Management Plan event (see https://bit.ly/3i5Umfg) or high risk setting for 14 days after their arrival. For more information and advice, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing SA Health is your trusted source for information on COVID-19. For more information visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID-19 and follow SA Health on Facebook or Twitter. www.sa.gov.au is a dedicated COVID-19 gateway, linking to relevant information on state and federal government websites. For more information and advice, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing.

21.01.2022 Rundle Mall will come alive every day until Tuesday 26 January for ‘Aus Day in Rundle Mall’ - showcasing exciting sounds and sights that ‘tell the story of us’! Join Australia Day in South Australia in Gawler Place as we reflect, respect and celebrate through a daily program of live music, storytelling and participatory art from 11am to 2pm in Rundle Mall. These daily events are free and bookings are not required.... Visit www.australiadaysa.com.au for more information.

20.01.2022 Congratulations to the second Outstanding Individual Achievement Award joint winner, Mr Roger Lean. Roger has been a trusted conduit between multicultural communities and successive state governments for over 24 years and assisted in the development of multicultural policy both within the state and nationally.

19.01.2022 Don’t leave it to the last minute - nominate an individual, team or organisation today at www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/gma

19.01.2022 Uniting SA's new service ‘EthnicLInks Information Hub’ helps older people from CALD backgrounds in Adelaide navigate the aged care system. ‘EthnicLInks Information Hub’ is a FREE service and offers information and support in the person’s preferred language. To find out more contact Lia or Marijka on 0422 978 161 or [email protected]

18.01.2022 If you know an outstanding individual who demonstrates community leadership, effective communication skills and a commitment to advocacy for a multicultural Australia - nominate them for the 2021 ‘Award for Leadership in Languages and Cultures’ This Award is provided by the Minister for Education through the Multicultural Education and Languages Committee (MELC) and administered by Australia Day in South Australia Visit https://australiadaysa.com.au/pages/languages-cultures... Nominations close 1 November 2020.

17.01.2022 Our second joint winner of the Senior Volunteer Award is Mr Raymond Sardana, for being a source of ongoing advice to the Indian Community regarding legal and community services, health and wellbeing. Congratulations Raymond!

15.01.2022 COVID-19 translated resources and video Resources have been translated into a number of languages and include: videos (such as the one below); audio recordings;... fact sheets; and posters. People who have vision impairment, or difficulty reading, may benefit from listening to audio files on their own, or along with translated fact sheets and posters. You can find information on COVID-19 testing, self-isolation, physical distancing, contact tracing and more. Explore the resources at: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtranslated or www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDmulticultural Please share the resources within your communities and share the video on your social media pages and in your social media groups. SA Health is your trusted source for information on COVID-19. For more information visit their website www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019

14.01.2022 QUICK time is running out to nominate an individual under 30 years of age, or a youth organisation or group of individuals under 30 years of age who have promoted multiculturalism, community harmony or intercultural understanding in the South Australian community. Nominations for the Youth Award in the 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Awards close this Friday 9 October at 5pm. So visit www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/gma now! Miss Nibir Chowdhury, the 2019 winner demonstrated great leadership in promoting harmony, acceptance, charity and advocacy across diverse communities.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 health alert A COVID-19 health alert has been issued in relation to cases of COVID-19 in the South Australian community. SA Health is in the process of contacting people who were in the Emergency Department at Lyell McEwin Hospital between 5.30pm Friday 13 November and 4.00am Saturday 14 November who may have been in close contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19. ... However, anyone who was at the Emergency Department during these hours and has not been contacted by SA Health should self-quarantine immediately and contact SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787. SA Health has identified a number of locations of concern. Anyone who visited these locations should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms appear. The list of locations can be found at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDcontacttracing. For general public action: Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19, no matter how mild, should seek testing as soon as symptoms present. COVID-19 symptoms include: fever OR chills (with no alternative illness that explains these symptoms) cough sore throat runny nose shortness of breath loss of taste or smell Remember to: Stay home while awaiting test results Wash/sanitise hands regularly Keep 1.5 metres from others, wherever possible Clean frequently touched surfaces regularly Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtesting to find a testing location. A range of SA Health translated COVID-19 materials are available at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVIDtranslated For COVID-19 health advice, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID-19

13.01.2022 Human Services SA ‘COVID-19 Support Grants’ close next week - 3pm on 30 October 2020! These grants are for not-for-profit community organisations, who provide services to the disadvantaged and vulnerable in South Australia during the COVID-19 public health emergency. To find out if your organisation is eligible and how to apply, visit www.dhs.sa.gov.au/grantssa or call the Department of Human Services Grants Team on 1300 650 985.

11.01.2022 Congratulations to Mr Qasem Bahmanzadah on receiving the Youth Award. Qasem encouraged young refugees to advance themselves and become an integral part of the South Australian community.

10.01.2022 We are proud to support another fantastic Australia Day Parade. This year the Parade will be part of the ‘Aus Day in the Arena’ event at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 26 January. Join us and many of South Australia’s multicultural community groups to enjoy the spectacular stylised intercultural Parade. ... The AUS DAY IN THE ARENA event coordinated by Australia Day in South Australia also includes live music by Birds of Tokyo, a mesmerising Welcome to Country, spectacular modern orchestra performance and community parade. This is a free, all-ages event with two show times starting at 12.30pm and 6.30pm. Tickets are limited and bookings are required visit https://bit.ly/38ErHJj Visit www.australiadaysa.com.au for more information.

08.01.2022 Last chance to apply for the Stronger Together Grants to support projects that strengthen families and communities. Applications close this week - Sunday 31 January 2021. Visit www.multicultural.sa.gov.au to apply now!

05.01.2022 COVID-19 health alert A COVID-19 health alert has been issued in relation to the Parafield Cluster. Anyone who has visited the below locations and people who live with them must self-quarantine immediately for 14 days and seek testing....Continue reading

05.01.2022 Multicultural Youth SA - MYSA offers support to multicultural young people and young families living in South Australia. Here are some ways Multicultural Youth SA can help during quarantine. Visit www.mysa.com.au for more information.

05.01.2022 COVID-19 vaccine The Commonwealth Australian Department of Health will be rolling out Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine. SA Health is working closely with the Department of Health to develop a vaccine plan for South Australia.... The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine will be different from other vaccination programs. It will be made available to South Australians in phases from mid-February. The first phase will be made available to people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 or who have the highest risk of being exposed to, or spreading, the virus. This includes residents and staff of aged and disability care facilities, medi-hotel and airport staff and health care workers in high risk areas, such as COVID-19 testing clinics and emergency departments. The vaccine program will take time to roll out. It is expected the vaccination of the general community will begin from mid-2021. Each person requires two doses of the vaccine, so it will take time for all South Australians to be immunised against the virus. More information about how, where and when people can access the vaccine will be available in the coming months. Once the vaccine is available in Australia, it will only be one of keeping the community safe and healthy. It is important people continue to practice good hygiene, physical distancing and getting tested and staying home when sick. Some key information about the COVID-19 vaccine: The first doses of the vaccine will be given to people who need it most. The vaccine will be free. The vaccine will be available for everyone in South Australia in a phased roll out. The vaccine will be voluntary. The Therapeutic Goods Administration assesses the vaccine for safety, quality and effectiveness. For the latest information visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidvaccine

04.01.2022 The first joint winner of the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award was Mr Hussain Razaiat, who provided practical support during the Covid-19 pandemic by establishing a Multilingual telephone service and worked with SA Health to strengthen community understanding of government guidelines.

04.01.2022 ! COVID-19 restriction update ! The safety of all South Australians is SA Health’s main priority. SA Health has continually made clear that they will act early and act decisively to stop the spread of COVID-19. ...Continue reading

03.01.2022 Do you know an individual over 60 years of age, who has been a longstanding volunteer within South Australia’s multicultural community - they may volunteer in the not-for-profit, private or government sector? If you said yes then thank them for their contribution by nominating them for the Senior Volunteer Award in the 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Awards. Nominations close soon, so visit www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/gma ... Mrs Dora Abbas was the deserving recipient of the 2019 Award for her dedicated volunteering services in the community.

01.01.2022 LAST CHANCE the 2020 Governor’s Multicultural Awards nominations close this Friday 9 October 2020 at 5pm. Nominating is easy to find out more visit multicultural.sa.gov.au/gma