United Nations Association of Australia Victorian Division in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

United Nations Association of Australia Victorian Division

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 Perpetual analysis of 1000 NFPs in 2020 shows strong alignment to three #SDGs - #goodhealthandwellbeing, #reducedinequalities and #qualityeducation but that more NFPs need to understand the benefits of aligning with the Goals - "By aligning programs or organisational activity towards a specific set of goals, an NFP can focus its efforts in the same area as thousands of organisations around the globe". https://www.perpetual.com.au//australian-nfps-and-the-su/

24.01.2022 World Vision Australia and the The University of Melbourne recently brought young people together to identify the issues they most want governments to act on. The event was held to mark the 30th Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The top five challenges or issues identified were:... 1. Children, young people and COVID-19 2. Climate change 3. Indigenous childrens rights 4. Youth and citizenship 5. Mental health and resilience To find out more http://ow.ly/w8ct50B88CN #SDGs #SDG17

24.01.2022 Partnership between Scotch College Adelaide and UNAASA Delighted that @Scotch College Adelaide, in partnership with UNAASA, have embedded a Model United nations... event into mandatory Year 9 curriculum as part of a program called 9@Scotch! The goal of the program at Scotch is for students to learn that global relationships and diplomatic relations are essential to solving global issues, collaboration and compromise must be demonstrated to make sure that everyones voice is heard. Watch this video about the Model UN program 9@Scotch See more

23.01.2022 Every day, Neighbourhood Houses and community centres are taking action to progress the #SDGs

23.01.2022 Foodbank Victoria CEO Dave McNamara will lead our discussion about what we can all do to reduce #ZeroHunger. Join our free #SDG webinar NEXT Monday, 16 November. https://events.humanitix.com/localising-the-sdgs-a-communit Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association

23.01.2022 Looking forward to a great discussion #SDGs

22.01.2022 When you donate goods after a disaster your kindness, time and money can go to waste. Most items sent overseas after a disaster will end up in landfill. Learn more at https://donateresponsibly .org/what-happensdonations on how to #DonateResponsibly. Donate Responsibly

21.01.2022 A great opportunity - applications close 10 December

21.01.2022 Full Forum program now available! https://bit.ly/31w7Wzi Check our our amazing line-up of speakers and partners and our sessions around partnering and themes: #Climate, #genderequality, #Justice, #humanrights, #povertyalleviation and #inequality. Sign up today -www.partnershipsforum.unaa.org.au #SustainablePartnershipsForum #sdgs2030

21.01.2022 Don’t miss this panel discussion on Thursday

21.01.2022 Get a first look at ! This eye-opening film sets out the action needed for a better world, as #COVID19 threatens decades of global progress. Fe...aturing UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Malala Yousafzai, Beyoncé, Burna Boy & more. Join us here on Facebook this Saturday at 9am ET.

20.01.2022 We want to celebrate Global Week to #act4sdgs by telling everyone what you are doing to promote the #sdgs. Message or email us @ [email protected] #sustainability #sdgsinaction #sdgsimpact https://act4sdgs.org/

20.01.2022 #SDG11 in action - sustainable cities and communities

18.01.2022 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations! The 75th UN General Assembly session begins on September 15 and this year, due to the ongoing global pandemic, it will be unlike any other in the organizations three quarters of a century of existence. https://unaavictoria.org.au//quiet-corridors-but-a-full-p/

17.01.2022 Tim Lo Surdo founded Australia's first racial & economic justice organisation led by people of colour (Democracy in Colour) At the #SustainablePartnershipsForu...m, he will discuss how corporates, governments and community organisations can partner with young people to ensure their voices are not just being heard but guiding outcomes. Visit www.partnershipsforum.unaa.org.au for details of all the speakers and to register

17.01.2022 Settle in at 5pm on Saturday for this fabulous event

16.01.2022 To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation of the United Nations (UN), the United Nations Association of Australia NSW Division - UNAA NSW is sharing the... untold stories of Australia’s involvement in the UN with the UN75 Exhibition on Google Arts & Culture Through five story themes and more than 85 images from UNAA NSW, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Multicultural NSW and the UN Photo, you can now explore how Australia actively shaped the United Nations and many of the universal standards we know today here https://buff.ly/3m8eigz #unaansw #googleartsandculture #un75

16.01.2022 The United Nations has reported that 90% of young people who responded to the global call to be part of a conversation around the future of the UN believe global cooperation is vital. Fabrizio Hochschild, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Commemoration of the UNs 75th anniversary, told the #UN75 Virtual Youth Plenary that young people reported they want "better social protection for the most vulnerable, a fairer global economy, and for young people to play a much more meaningful role in decision making, beyond token events, and to have a stronger voice in the UN". https://sdg.iisd.org//young-people-are-deeply-multilatera/

16.01.2022 United Nations Association of Australia NSW Division - UNAA NSW has launched a UN Modular Series, developed in collaboration with the University of Technology (UTS). This is a key extension of UNAA NSW's online education offerings and complements the UN Diploma Program, which will be offered again in February 2021. #SDGs #SDG4 #SDG17 https://open.uts.edu.au/search/?query=unaa+nsw

14.01.2022 Congratulations Monash University and Monash Sustainable Development Institute for this well timed review of Australia's progress against the #SDGs, particularly against the impact of COVID-19. Importantly, the report shows the way forward as well

14.01.2022 The 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session, begins on 15 September and this year, due to the ongoing global pandemic, it will be unlike any other in the organi...zations three quarters of a century of existence. For more information: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1071712 United Nations Association of New Zealand - UNANZ See more

13.01.2022 Very happy to be linking up with International Association for Community Development - IACD to talk about localising the #SDGs

13.01.2022 Join students and working professionals from around Australia for UNAA (NSW)and UTS: University of Technology Sydney #UnitedNations Modular Sessions. From the c...omfort of your home, learn all about the work and goals of the UN, key functions of UN bodies and much more. Subject Unit Details and Registration Form: https://open.uts.edu.au//introduction-and-structure-of-th/ #LearningNeverStops #UTS #unmodular #UNAAStaysAtHome #unaansw

12.01.2022 Learn about sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our UN Certificate 3-day online short course. On day 1, you’ll learn about: The hi...story of climate change The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Solutions for realising the SDGs Interactive activities ecological footprints and where sustainability meets energy UN Certificate Details: Structure: 10 subjects with teamwork, inspiring speakers, and breakout sessions. Dates: 9th - 11th Dec 2020. Time: 9am - 4pm, with breaks. Delivery: Online with live streaming and recorded lectures. Find out more and register: https://buff.ly/2K1p3Ub

12.01.2022 Look what the United Nations Association of Victoria has arranged for the UN's 75th Birthday at St Kilda Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. Beautiful! We are watch...ing its progress and how the beautiful flowers bloom. Thank you to the City of Port Phillip. We will keep you updated on the progress of the garden. You can also join the UN75 celebrations and global conversation through the UN's one minute online survey https://un75.online/ Tell us what is important to you - what future do you want? United Nations Association of Australia Victorian Division United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) Volunteer Network Join UN75 City Of Port Phillip

11.01.2022 LIVE: UN ONLY AS STRONG AS ITS MEMBERS GUTERRES TELLS UN75 EVENT, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE On Monday the UN marks the 75 years of the Organization with a High-level meeting featuring many world leaders. The theme is, The future we want, the United Nations we need, and there is a strong focus on the role of youth, and ensuring the UN remains relevant for future generations. Highlights: ... Live broadcast of High-level meeting UNcomplicated podcast: the UN turns 75 UN75 photo story Richard Curtis video, Nations United Lid Is On podcast, narrated by Julia Roberts W.H. Audens Hymn to the United Nations https://unaavictoria.org.au//live-un-only-as-strong-as-it/

11.01.2022 Don't miss chance to be part of the #SDGs Showcase during the virtual UN & Aust Sustainable Partnerships Forum 20 and 21 April - www.partnershipsforum.unaa.org....au Registrations close 30 March. Details: https://events.humanitix.com/2021-sdgs-showcase-un-and-aust Join The University of Melbourne Monash University Yarra Valley Water Melbourne Water RMIT University Fifteen Trees Capricorn Power Responsible Wood PHORIA Zoos Victoria BPW Australia @Civability Corporate2community in showing what you are doing to progress the #SDGs #sdgsimpact #SustainablePartnershipsForum See more

11.01.2022 Neighbourhood Houses and Foodbank Australia are doing so much to implement #SDG2 #zerohunger. Join us all to discuss this vital #SDG at a webinar on 16 November. https://events.humanitix.com/localising-the-sdgs-a-communit Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association

11.01.2022 Don't miss this great discussion TMW night UNAA - Victorian Young Professionals AIIAV

11.01.2022 Fairtrade Australia, Global Compact Network Australia and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Australia, NZ and the Pacific have developed a plan around the #SDGs for post-pandemic recovery #Recoverbetter https://unglobalcompact.org.au/plan-calls-for-sustainabili/

10.01.2022 Happy #UN75 anniversary United Nations in the Pacific UNDP in the Pacific UNV Asia & the Pacific

10.01.2022 #SDG3 Good Health and Wellbeing Webinar - 9 September - will look at how GPs and local organisations such as Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres can work together to help people affected by loneliness and isolation. This will be the first in a series of monthly seminars - each looking at one SDG and local action. This Localising the SDGs: A community led approach to global issues series will be presented with the Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association Register at: https://events.humanitix.com/sdg1webinar

09.01.2022 This will be a fabulous discussion on 30 September about the Black Lives Matters movement and what can be done at a local level to reduce inequalities and discrimination and create empowerment. Very glad to be partnering with Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association to deliver this monthly series of webinars around the #SDGs and #sdgsimpact.

09.01.2022 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SHORTSIGHTED AND STUPID MISTAKE NOT TO SUPPORT AFFORDABLE COVID VACCINE FOR ALL, SAYS GUTERRES We need an affordable vaccine for everybody everywhere, because we will only be safe if everybodys safe, warned António Guterres. To think that we can preserve the rich people, and let the poor people suffer, is a stupid mistake. https://unaavictoria.org.au//exclusive-interview-shortsig/

09.01.2022 Watch this year's historic electronic UN General Assembly at http://unwebtv.live/schedule. All on-demand (recorded) videos of the UNGA general debate (22-26 September) will also be available in all six official languages and the original language of the speaker at: http://webtv.un.org//general-/general-debate/75th-session/

08.01.2022 Deep Collaboration - a knowledge and capacity building platform developed by Collaboration for Impact (CFI) has been created with input from First Nations and other multicultural Australians determined to find new ways to work and lead together. Deep Collaboration highlights 5 key steps for collaborating: 1. Are we ready for deep collaboration? 2. Creating the conditions... 3. Reading the Patterns 4. Collaboration and Power Dynamics 5. Working on 'Hot Spots' To find out more, visit https://platformc.org/deepcollaboration #SDGs #SDG17 #SDG10

07.01.2022 Fabulous information about the #SDGs and the work already being done by neighbourhood houses and community centres to progress the goals. Well done Neighbourhood Houses Victoria and Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association

07.01.2022 Emergency supports are available for people on temporary visas, not eligible for Commonwealth support or the International Student Emergency Relief Fund. You may be eligible for an emergency payment to help meet basic needs, such as food, medicine and bills. Find out more: www.redcross.org.au/vicrelief

07.01.2022 The #SustainablePartnershipsForum is on Tuesday & Wednesday next week! We will bring together governments of all levels, businesses, universities, start-ups, students and community organisations to hear from, and interact with, leading speakers: www.partnershipsforum.unaa.org.au

06.01.2022 The UN_Pasifika Family was delighted to join the Hon. Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to support the recording of his special address to the 2020 #UNGA! This is the first time in the UNs 75 year history that world leaders will not gather in New York for the annual event!

05.01.2022 Combining an artistic approach with documentary purpose, One Day, I Will captures the strength and determination of children and young people growing up in humanitarian crises. Mark Lowcock, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Response Coordinator notes that: These photographs highlight the crucial role of education for children in humanitarian crises. They show that even in the world’s most desperate situations, children have hope, strength and determination to bring about change. #OneDayIWill #UNexhibits https://www.un.org/en/exhibits/exhibit/one-day-i-will

04.01.2022 LAST DAY to register for online UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum running tomorrow and Wednesday: www.partnershipsforum.unaa.org.au

03.01.2022 Congratulations Asia Society Australia on the launch of the #sdgs focused 2020 Disruptive Asia thought and webinar series - https://disruptiveasia.asiasociety.org/ Read why embracing the #sdgs is one of the three key steps to a sustainable economic alternative for the Asia Pacific

03.01.2022 The UN Certificate from 9th - 11th Dec 2020 is not to be missed! Hear what transferable skills & critical knowledge you’ll gain in this short video Do you wan...t 25% off the course? Use: UNAACERT25 at checkout (expires 04/12/20). See the course structure and register here: https://buff.ly/2K1p3Ub

03.01.2022 The United Nations General Assembly opening week will this year be much more open to everyone because of COVID-19. A major focus will be the #SDGs and registration is free and open to anyone to join in a program of workshops and presentations Registration here for the SDGS Action Zone https://sdgactionzone.org/ - which will run from 22 - 24 September.

02.01.2022 1000+ CEOs from 100+ countries have committed to renewed global cooperation efforts to steer the world onto a more equitable, inclusive and sustainable path. Learn what it means to be #UnitingBusiness for a better world: unglobalcompact.org/news/4589-09-21-2020

02.01.2022 Local councils, businesses and environmentalists have made great use of the #SDGs to put together this report card on the Western Port Biosphere https://www.biosphere.org.au//rep/wpb-report-card-2019-19/

01.01.2022 Isolation and loneliness were issues pre COVID-19 but the pandemic has brought them into sharp relief. This session will look at Social Prescribing - GPs and other medical professionals referring people affected by these issues rather than medical factors to support services such as neighbourhood houses and community centres. Presented with Australian Neighbourhood Houses & Centres Association #SDGs #SDG3