To educate and empower multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria, the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) and the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) have come together to run a series of information sessions.
To educate and empower multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria, the VMC and VEOHRC have come together to run a series of information sessions.
Participating in a session will provide you with information to better understand and exercise your rights if you or someone you know experiences racism, religious discrimination, racial or religious vilification.
You will also learn how to recognise racism, how to report it and where to seek advice and support.
What to expect
The sessions will cover:
- What does discrimination, vilification and victimisation mean?
- Where to get help and advice.
- How to report racism.
- Why reporting racism is important.
- How to take action against racism.
Format
All sessions will be delivered online, via Zoom. The sessions will be interactive, with participants encouraged to contribute in a safe and confidential environment.
Who should attend
A series of information sessions are planned for members of different communities. See the table below for details of the communities. There is also a general session on 22 September 2020 which is open to all multicultural and multifaith communities in Victoria and will be run as a webinar rather than an interactive session.
Registration
All participants must register to attend this session. Registrations are for a single individual only and are not able to be shared.
| Date and time | Community | Session opened by | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 September 5.30-7pm |
Asian communities | Asian Australian Lawyers Association | Register |
| Wednesday 2 September 5.30-7pm |
African communities | African Australian Legal Network | Register |
| Saturday 5 September 10am-12.30pm |
South Sudanese women | Nyadol Nyuon | Register |
| Tuesday 8 September 6-7.30pm |
Muslim communities | Muslim Legal Network Islamic Council of Victoria |
Register |
| Thursday 10 September 5.30-7pm |
South Asian communities | Asian Australian Lawyers Association | Register |
| Monday 14 September 6-7.30pm |
Maori and Pasifika communities | United Pasifika Council of Victoria | Register |
| Tuesday 15 September 5.30-7pm |
Youth | Khayshie Tilak Ramesh, Multicultural Youth Commissioner |
Register |
| Wednesday 16 September 6-7.30pm |
Muslim women | Muslim Legal Network Islamic Council of Victoria |
Register |
| Saturday 19 September 1.30-3.30pm |
Communities of Myanmar | Bwe Thuy VMC Commissioner |
Register |
| Tuesday 22 September 6-7.30pm |
General session (all welcome) | Vivienne Nguyen VMC Chairperson |
Register |
