Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program
Have you or someone you know been in Australia less than 5 years, and need help with understanding Australian systems and forms, housing, employment or education? We work with our partners in the Regional Multicultural Consortium to support people and build stronger communities and meaningful connections. We can provide casework and interpreter support. Our bilingual settlement workers provide these services across regional Victoria.
For support, contact SETS Coordinator, Heeyoung: hy.lim@brmc.org.au or 0491 066 247.
‘No to Racism in Western Regional Victoria’ Project
Anti-Racism Bystander Training
Anti-Racism Bystander Training is a perfect platform for developing an understanding of racism and technology to challenge racism. Our interactive workshop is designed to develop an understanding of race, empathy, and race-related problems and identities along with tools, techniques, and strategies to intervene in daily life.
If your organisation or company wants to have this important training for your staff and volunteers, please contact Anti-Racism Project Coordinator, Heeyoung on 0491 066 247 or hy.lim@brmc.org.au.
Anti-Racism Music Based Intercultural Engagement Program
BRMC is working in partnership with Stella Savy (Cocosounds) to deliver this program. Her rich experiences provide an important opportunity for children to understand multiculturalism, empathise with multicultural people, and further learn how important antiracism is.
We provided this program at Invermay Primary School on 14, 21, 28 February and 7 March. Students actively participated in various activities with Stella to understand multiculturalism and racism.
For further information, please contact Heeyoung on 0491 066 247 or hy.lim@brmc.org.au.
Anti-Racism Intercultural Music Workshop
BRMC will provide amazing music workshops with professional musicians Valanga Khoza and Stella Savy. Participants aged 12-25 will have the opportunity to learn drumming and singing. In addition, musician Valanga will share the racism he has experienced during his life as an African-Australian with a refugee background and lived story of overcoming racism. Multicultural teenagers and young people participating in the workshop will have time to express their experiences through music, and share racism they have experienced in school or society with others.
This session is scheduled for 23, 30 April and 14, 21 May.
If you want to join, please contact Heeyoung on 0491 066 247 or hy.lim@brmc.org.au.
Stepping Stones to Small Business Program
Stepping Stones Registration
Do you or someone you know have a dream of starting your own enterprise and being your own boss? Then the Stepping Stones Program is what you are looking for!
Registrations are open for the Stepping Stones to Small Business training program, starting Wednesday 30 March, 10am – 2pm and running each Wednesday to 22 June (with a break for the Term 1 School Holidays). FREE and online, Stepping Stones is open to all women of migrant and humanitarian backgrounds, and to women 50+ of any background.
Contact Deborah at d.klein@brmc.org.au or 0457 934 728 for further information.
Register: https://www.bsl.org.au/services/consulting-and-training/stepping-stones/
Stepping Stones Volunteers
Can you help support a woman who dreams of being her own boss and running her own small business?
The Stepping Stones to Small Business program is seeking volunteer Mentors to support our graduates as they launch themselves into the world of small business, and volunteer tutors who can help support their learning to get there.
Have you got a couple of hours a week – or just a couple of hours?
You could be the key to a woman realising her dream to better support herself and her family. Full training and orientation provided.
Contact Deborah at d.klein@brmc.org.au or 0457 934 728 for further information.
Social Support
The Social Support Team are delivering small group lunches with an indoor picnic theme for the month of March at the Victoria Bowling Club. Tai Chi classes continue to be delivered every Tuesday during school terms (only $5 per session). We are hoping to deliver all Social Support Programs from April 1. Bring back Tucker!
The Social Support Team would like to send out a huge thank you to one of our dearest clients, Dawn. Thank you for continuing to provide our community with donations of woollen items. Made and received with love.
Hazara Social Support Program
Barkly Square Courtyard, 25-39 Barkly St, Ballarat
The Hazara community are enjoying their monthly Tuesday evening BBQs and so are all who attend, the food is delicious! This month we will also be celebrating the Afghanistan New Year on Monday 21 March – to find out more contact Teresa.
If you would like to learn more about our Social Support Programs, you can contact Teresa at teresa@brmc.org.au or 0417 109 052.
Multicultural Job Club
Mondays, 6pm – 7pm or Thursdays, 1pm – 2pm
Via Zoom during Term 1
The Multicultural Job Club is back on Monday 28 February and will be running twice a week! Topics will be repeated on Mondays and Thursdays – so you can choose which day suits best. Everyone welcome to attend.
Join our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/multiculturaljobclub
For more information, contact Bek at r.robertson@brmc.org.au or 0491 066 248.
Register: https://bit.ly/3CJ5m9A
