New migrants arriving in Australia should undergo cultural awareness training about issues such as family violence, child abuse, sexual harassment and drink driving, a migrant advocacy group says. The call follows a survey of Melbourne migrants that identified large gaps in their knowledge of laws relating to such issues. A group of 212 migrants received […]
Continue readingGo Orange for Victoria against Violence
Victoria Against Violence runs for 16 days from 25 November – 10 December 2015 and earlier in some locations. It coincides with the United Nations – 16 Days of Activism against gendered violence and the Say No – UNiTE campaigns. The aim of Victoria Against Violence is to raise awareness of what individuals, families, organisations […]
Continue readingLaunch of MCR (Mutual Cultural Respect)
As Migrants we come to Australia for a better life. We make it our new home.
Continue readingMutual Cultural Respect – Introduction in Pictures
The intake of fee paying students has almost invariably been spelled out as beneficial in economic terms. Little thought has been given to more subtle benefits that will accrue eventually as those students mature and often secure powerful and influential positions on return to their countries. If they feel good about their time in Australia […]
Continue readingACHRH Diwali Stall At Sandown Racecourse
Sunday 25th October 2015 was a very successful day at the Diwali festival at Sandown Race course. Australasian Centre for human rights and health stall attracted hundreds of people. Including the labor MPS Gabrielle Williams and Hong Lim Mayor of Clayton and prospective Labour candidate for Carrum downs Julian Hundreds signed anti dowry petition and […]
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