UC Labor in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Political organisation

UC Labor

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Address: University of Canberra, Building 1 Kirinari st, Bruce 2617 Canberra, ACT, Australia

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25.01.2022 Temporary visa holders and international students affected by COVID-19 who are ineligible for Commonwealth assistance programs, will be able to access more supp...ort through a $450,000 ACT Government support package. Over the past month we have been advocating to the Federal Government for people on temporary visas to be covered by JobKeeper and remain connected with work. The Australian Government has refused, and as a result many Canberrans on temporary visas have now lost work and now have literally no income, and no support like other Canberrans have through Job Seeker. Canberra is a Welcoming City and a Refugee Welcome Zone and the ACT Government is acting to support some of the most vulnerable people affected by this pandemic with emergency relief. We know that there is a group of Canberrans that is unable to go home, unable to work, and unable to benefit from Australian Government Assistance. The new emergency funding will help with the basics so that people on temporary visas can survive through this. This latest package for temporary visa holders adds to the Government’s ‘Jobs for Canberrans package’, which prioritised immediate short-term employment to casual or semi-skilled workers on temporary visas ineligible for the Job Seeker and Job Keeper programs. The Canberra Relief Network is also providing food for temporary visa holders and ACT funding has been announced to help Canberrans facing homelessness, or experiencing domestic and family violence. Under the new funding package, the RASH Coordination Committee made up of groups working with asylum seekers including Companion House will receive $140,000 to provide urgent support to asylum seekers living in Canberra. The Australian Red Cross will also see an extension to their existing emergency support program, receiving $160,000 to assist other temporary visa holders including people on temporary work visas and safe haven enterprise visas. The Red Cross will also work with universities to provide $150,000 in ACT Government support to international students who have been impacted by COVID-19 and fallen onto financial hardship. There are still thousands of international students in Canberra, and while some of those students were well supported by their families at home, others were experiencing hardship with work drying up in areas like the hospitality industry. We are committed to ensuring Canberra remains a study destination of choice by supporting our international students living in Canberra who play such an important part in our cultural and economic life of our city. The ACT Government will work with tertiary education institutions to develop the application process so international students affected by COVID-19, without other support, can access emergency relief through their institution.

24.01.2022 Last night, some of our executive members had the pleasure of attending the UC Campus Life club awards. It was great to see so many outstanding clubs receive worthy awards and to celebrate all of our achievements this year

21.01.2022 Great to talk infrastructure, climate change and youth involvement in politics with Jacob Ingram for Kurrajong, a candidate we're proud to be supporting.

16.01.2022 Introducing your new exec for 2020!!! President: Bezza Wolba Vice President: Kate Danilova Secretary: Mallika Raj Treasurer: Micaela Battiste... Events Officer: Michael Redondo See more

14.01.2022 AYL has written to Tanya Plibersek expressing our complete opposition to the outrageous fee hikes announced by the Liberals. These increases are designed to sca...re young Australians away from the degree they want to study It's lazy policy making and does nothing to reverse the near decade of brutal cuts forced on Australian universities by Liberal Governments. We have also written to Amanda Rishworth MP, Ged Kearney and Graham Perrett MP as Labor's Shadow Youth Minister and Assistant Skills Ministers asking for their commitment to fight these unfair fee hikes

12.01.2022 For those coming along tomorrow, the event will be held in the UCX Student lounge (where sizzle cafe was)

11.01.2022 Great to have more ACT Labor candidates join us for UC’s Market Day! Brendan Forde - Labor for Brindabella

10.01.2022 Talking about Universities, Future Transport and Local Government with ACT Transport Minster Chris Steel MLA

10.01.2022 AYL stands in solidarity with every person fighting oppression and injustice across the world. Young people have a chance to support Indigenous Australians in t...he fight for change so now is the time to organise for change. If you want to help, don’t enter a space expecting to take the lead - enter it knowing you are there to listen and learn while making whatever contribution you can. At home or abroad, we must strive to build a better world - this starts with having conversations with friends and family, supporting local groups or donating to services. If you’re unsure of what you can do head to this page https://www.abc.net.au//practical-ways-you-can-su/12308386

09.01.2022 UC Labor sends its deepest condolences to Patrick Condren as he goes through this dark time. What’s the worst wardrobe malfunction you’ve had out door knocking? #victimsofdoorknocking

08.01.2022 Happy May Day. Today we celebrate the achievements of the labour movement and acknowledge the ongoing fight to ensure that no worker is left behind.

06.01.2022 Enjoy UC Labor's first Q&A zoom meeting with Brendan Forde - Labor for Brindabella

02.01.2022 It was great to meet lots of new faces at the University of Canberra Market Day- we are very excited for 2020! Thanks Jacob Ingram for Kurrajong for coming along and chatting to so many new students

01.01.2022 Mike Kelly MP has dedicated his life to Australia as a lawyer in the ADF and in Parliament It's sad to see him leave Parliament but his work in Parliament and in standing up for his community in the recent bushfire crisis won't be forgotten