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Let’s celebrate Cultural Diversity Week together 16 to 24 March 2019
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Message
from the Mayor
Proud to Belong - your generation, your stories
Come out and meet your neighbours, share your cultures, celebrate the
community’s many languages and learn about each other’s faiths. We don’t even
have to leave Hobsons Bay to enjoy iconic architecture, worldly flavours, and
spiritual adventures. It is all right here in our local community. From our First Nation
people to our successive waves of migrants, our diversity is continually changing
and shaping our community. Let’s celebrate this diversity together to connect and
share in our common humanity.
"This brochure brings you one “We love participating in “On behalf of all the Victorian
week of fun and engaging Cultural Diversity Week in Multicultural Commission,
activities across Hobsons Bay. Hobsons Bay each year! Events we commend Hobsons Bay
I am so pleased with our 2019 like Harmony Community City Council for its dedication
Cultural Diversity Week events Lunch and Places of Worship to celebrating diversity and
program and I look forward to Tours have united us and helping inclusion to thrive. The
going to as many of the events broadened our minds.” Commission is a very proud
as possible! I am proud that partner of Hobsons Bay, one
Ms Myly Nguyen of Victoria’s most diverse areas
our local community centres
Hobsons Bay Interfaith which embraces its diversity
and neighbourhood houses,
Network member and as an asset and strength. We
local community groups and
Hobsons Bay Vietnamese wish all Hobsons Bay residents
Council are contributing to
Association President a very happy Cultural Diversity
such a wonderful program to
celebrate our diversity.” Week, and look forward to
enjoying the colourful array of
Councillor events with you.”
Jonathon Marsden
Mayor of Hobsons Bay Ms Helen Kapalos
Chairperson of the Victorian
Multicultural Commission
Council acknowledges that these activities occur on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation.
We recognise the First People’s relationship to this land and offer our respect to their elders, past and present.
ARABIC
وهذا العام سيقام البرنامج.مارس/يتم االحتفال بأسبوع التنوع الثقافي في فيكتوريا كل عام في شهر آذار
.2019 مارس/ آذار24 إلى16 من
وتعرّ فوا على معتقدات، واحتفلوا بلغاتكم العديدة، وشاركوا ثقافاتكم،أخرجوا واجتمعوا مع جيرانكم
للحصول على تجارب غنية من العمارةHobsons Bay ال يتعين علينا حتى مغادرة.بعضكم البعض
ومن شعبنا األوّ ل. كل شيء هنا في مجتمعنا المحلي.الشهيرة والنكهات العالمية والمغامرات الروحية
دعونا نحتفل بهذا التنوع. يتغيّر تنوعنا باستمرار ويش ّكل مجتمعنا،إلى موجاتنا المتعاقبة من المهاجرين
. والتواصل والمشاركة في إنسانيتنا المشتركة،ًمعا
.Hobsons Bay يجلب لكم هذا الكتيب أسبوعا ً من األنشطة الممتعة والجذابة في جميع أنحاء
Hobsons Bay فيرجى االتصال بخط،إذا كنتم تحتاجون إلى معلومات حول هذه الفعاليات بلغتكم
. يمكنكم االتصال بمترجم والتحدث إلى موظف خدمة العمالء بلغتكم- 9932 1212 للغات على الرقم
FILIPINO
Ang Cultural Diversity Week (Linggo ng Pagkakaiba-iba ng Kultura) ay
ipinagdiriwang sa Victoria tuwing Marso ng bawat taon. Sa taong ito ang
programa ay ipagdiriwang mula 16 hanggang 24 Marso 2019.
Lumabas at kilalanin ang iyong mga kapitbahay, ibahagi ang iyong mga
kultura, ipagdiwang ang iyong mga wika at alamin ang tungkol sa mga
pananampalataya ng bawat isa. Hindi na natin kailangan pang lisanin
ang Hobsons Bay upang magkaroon ng maraming karanasan sa mga
ikonikong arkitektura, pandaigdigang mga panlasa, at espirituwal na mga
pakikipagsapalaran. Ang lahat ay narito na sa ating lokal na komunidad. Mula
sa ating Unang Angkan na mga tao hanggang sa ating sunud-sunod na mga
alon ng mga migrante, ang ating pagkakaiba-iba ay patuloy na nagbabago
at humuhubog sa ating komunidad. Sama-sama nating ipagdiwang ang
pagkakaiba-ibang ito, makipag-ugnayan at makibahagi sa ating panlahatang
sangkatauhan.
Ang polyetong ito ay magdudulot sa iyo ng isang linggo ng kasiyahan at
kaakit-akit na mga gawain sa Hobsons Bay.
Kung kailangan mo ng impormasyon tungkol sa mga kaganapan sa iyong
wika, tawagan ang Hobsons Bay Language Line sa 9932 1212 - maaari kang
maki-ugnay sa isang interpreter at makipag-usap sa aming Customer Service
Officer (Kawani ng Serbisyo sa Kostumer) sa iyong wika.
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GREEK
Η Εβδομάδα Πολιτισμικής Ποικιλομορφίας γιορτάζεται στη Βικτώρια κάθε χρόνο το
Μάρτιο. Φέτος το πρόγραμμα διαρκεί από τις 16 έως τις 24 Μαρτίου 2019.
Ελάτε να συναντήσετε τους γείτονές σας, να μοιραστείτε τους πολιτισμούς σας,
να γιορτάσετε τις πολλές γλώσσες σας και να μάθετε για τις θρησκείες άλλων
ανθρώπων. Δεν χρειάζεται ούτε καν να πάτε εκτός του Hobsons Bay για να
έχετε πλούσιες εμπειρίες εμβληματικής αρχιτεκτονικής, κοσμικές γεύσεις και
πνευματικές περιπέτειες. Όλα βρίσκονται εδώ στην τοπική μας κοινότητα. Από τους
ανθρώπους του Πρώτου μας Έθνους έως τα διαδοχικά κύματα των μεταναστών
μας, η ποικιλομορφία μας αλλάζει διαρκώς και διαμορφώνει την κοινότητά μας. Ας
γιορτάσουμε αυτή την ποικιλομορφία μαζί, να συνδεθούμε και να μοιραστούμε την
κοινή μας ανθρωπότητα.
Το παρόν φυλλάδιο σάς φέρνει μια εβδομάδα διασκέδασης και ενδιαφέρουσες
δραστηριότητες σε όλο το Hobsons Bay.
Εάν χρειάζεστε πληροφορίες στη γλώσσα σας σχετικά με τις εκδηλώσεις,
παρακαλούμε καλέστε τη Γλωσσική Γραμμή Hobsons Bay στο 9932 1212 – και
θα συνδεθείτε με ένα διερμηνέα και θα μιλήστε στον Λειτουργό μας Εξυπηρέτησης
Πελάτων στη γλώσσα σας.
HINDI
विक्टोरिया में हर साल मार्च महीने में सांस्कृ तिक विविधता सप्ताह (Cultural Diversity
Week) का जश्न मनाया जाता है। इस साल इस कार्यक्रम का संचालन 16 से 24 मार्च
2019 तक किया जाएगा।
आएँ और अपने पड़ोसियों से मिलें, अपनी संस्कृ ति सांझी करें , अपनी कई भाषाओं का जश्न
मनाएँ और एक दूसरे के धर्म के बारे में जानें। प्रतिष्ठित वास्तुकला, संसार भर के स्वादिष्ट
व्यंजनों, और आध्यात्मिक कार्यों के समृद्ध अनुभव करने के लिए हमें Hobsons Bay
छोड़कर कहीं और जाने की ज़रूरत भी नहीं है। यह सब यहाँ हमारे स्थानीय समुदाय में
उपलब्ध है। हमारे First Nation (पहले राष्ट्रीय) लोगों से लेकर हमारे कम्रिक प्रवासियों की
श्रृंखलाओं तक, हमारी विविधता में लगातार बदलाव हो रहा है और यह हमारे समुदाय को
आकार दे रही है। चलो मिलकर इस विविधता का जश्न मनाएँ और अपनी सांझी मानवता में
एक दूसरे से संपर्क स्थापित करें और जानकारी का आदान-प्रदान करें ।
यह पुस्तिका आपको पूरे Hobsons Bay में एक सप्ताह की आनन्दमयी और वयस्त रखने
वाली गतिविधियों की जानकारी देती है।
यदि आपको अपनी भाषा में समारोहों से सम्बन्धित जानकारी की ज़रूरत है, तो कृ पया
Hobsons Bay Language Line को 9932 1212 पर फोन करें – आप अपनी भाषा में
किसी दुभाषिए से कनेक्ट कर सकते/सकती हैं और हमारे ग्राहक सेवा अधिकारी से बात कर
सकते/सकती हैं।
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ITALIAN
La Settimana della diversità culturale viene celebrata in Victoria ogni anno in
marzo. Quest’anno il programma si svolge dal 16 al 24 marzo 2019.
Venite a incontrare i vostri vicini di casa, condividete la vostre culture,
celebrate le vostre tante lingue e imparate qualcosa delle fedi religiose di
ognuno. Non abbiamo nemmeno bisogno di lasciare Hobsons Bay per
avere ricche esperienze d’architettura di rilievo, di sapori d’ogni parte del
mondo, e avventure spirituali. E’ tutto qui da noi nella nostra comunità.
Dalle persone della Prima Nazione alle successive ondate di migranti, la
nostra diversità continua a trasformarsi e a dare forma alla nostra comunità.
Celebriamo assieme questa diversità, colleghiamoci e condividiamo la
nostra comune umanità.
Questo opuscolo vi offre una settimana di attività divertenti e coinvolgenti in
tutta Hobsons Bay.
Se avete bisogno di informazioni sulle manifestazioni nella vostra lingua,
potete chiamare La Linea telefonica informativa di Hobsons Bay al
9932 1212 – potete mettervi in contatto con un interprete e parlare con un
nostro addetto per i servizi agli utenti nella vostra lingua.
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MACEDONIAN
Неделата на културна разновидност се прославува во Викторија во март
секоја година. Годинава програмата тече од 16 до 24 март 2019.
Дојдете и сретнете се со вашите соседи, споделете ги вашите култури,
прославете ги вашите многуте јазици и научете за верите на секој од вас.
Не треба ни да излеземе од Хобсонс Беј за да имаме богати искуства за
типична архитектура, светски вкусови и духовни авантури. Убаво е тука во
нашата локална заедница. Од народот на нашата Прва нација до нашите
последователни бранови на доселеници, нашата разновидност постојано
се менува и ја обликува нашата заедница. Ајде да ја прославиме таа
разновидност заедно, да ја поврзуваме и споделуваме нашата заедничка
човечка природа.
Оваа книшка ви донесува една недела на забава и привлечни активности
ширум Хобсонс Беј.
Ако ви требаат информации за настаните на македонски јазик, ве молиме
јавете се на Повеќејазичната линија на Хобсонс Беј на 9932 1212 – со
наш претставник од Службата за потрошувачи може да разговарате на
македонски со помош на преведувач.
MALTESE
Il-Ġimgħa tad-Diversità Kulturali tiġi ċċelebrata fil-Victoria kull sena f’Marzu. Din
is-sena il-programm itul mis-16 sal-24 ta’ Marzu 2019.
Ejjew u ltaqgħu mall-ġirien tagħkom, aqsmu magħhom il-kulturi tagħkom,
iċċelebraw il-ħafna lingwi tagħkom u tgħallmu dwar it-twemmin tagħkom.
M’hemmx għalfejn inħallu Hobsons Bay biex niksbu esperjenzi rikki ta’ arkitetura
ikonika, togħmiet diniji, u avventuri spiritwali Jinsabu kollha hawn fil-komunita'
lokali tagħna. Minn nies tal-Ewwel Nazzjon sal-mewġiet suċċessivi tal-migranti,
id-diversità tagħna qed kontinwament tinbidel u ssawwar il-komunità tagħna.
Ejja niċċelebraw din id-diversità flimkien, nikkonettjaw u naqsmu flimkien
l-umanità komuni tagħna.
Dan il-fuljett iġib flimkien ġimgħa ta’ divertiment u attivitajiet fejn wieħed jieħu
sehem madwar Hobsons Bay.
Jekk għandek bżonn tagħrif dwar l-avvenimenti fil-lingwa tiegħek, jekk jogħġbok
ċempel lill-Linja Telefonika tal-Lingwa ta’ Hobsons Bay fuq 9932 1212 – int
tista’ taqbad ma’ interpretu u titkellem mal-Uffiċjal tas-Servizz tal-Klijent fil-
lingwa tiegħek.
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PUNJABI
ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਰੇਕ ਸਾਲ ਮਾਰਚ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰਕ ਵਿਭਿੰਨਤਾ ਹਫਤੇ (Cultural
Diversity Week) ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਇਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਇਸ ਸਾਲ ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਗ੍ਰਾਮ ਦਾ ਸੰਚਾਲਨ 16 ਤੋਂ 24
ਮਾਰਚ 2019 ਤਕ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਵੇਗਾ।
ਆਓ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਗੁਆਂਢੀਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲੋ , ਆਪਣੇ ਸਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਨੂ ੰ ਸਾਂਝਾ ਕਰੋ, ਆਪਣੀਆਂ ਕਈ
ਭਾਸ਼ਾਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਓ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਦੂ ਜੇ ਦੇ ਧਰਮ ਬਾਰੇ ਜਾਣੋ । ਪ੍ਰਸਿੱਧ ਆਰਕੀਟੈਕਚਰ, ਦੁ ਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਦੇ
ਸਵਾਦਿਸ਼ਟ ਭੋਜਨ, ਅਤੇ ਰੂਹਾਨੀ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ਦੇ ਭਰਪੂਰ ਤਜਰਬੇ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸਾਨੂ ੰ Hobsons Bay ਛੱੜ
ਕੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਦੂ ਜੀ ਥਾਂ ਜਾਣ ਦੀ ਲੋ ੜ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਸਭ ਇੱਥੇ ਸਾਡੀ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਬਰਾਦਰੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਹੈ।
ਸਾਡੇ First Nation (ਪਹਿਲੇ ਕੌਮੀ) ਲੋ ਕਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਕਮ੍ਰਿਕ ਪ੍ਰਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੜੀਆਂ ਤਕ, ਸਾਡੀ
ਵਿਭਿੰਨਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਇਹ ਸਾਡੀ ਬਰਾਰਦੀ ਨੂ ੰ ਆਕਾਰ ਦੇ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ਆਓ
ਮਿਲਕੇ ਇਸ ਵਿਭਿੰਨਤਾ ਦਾ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਮਨਾਇਏ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਸਾਂਝੀ ਮਾਨਵਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਦੂ ਜੇ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ
ਸਥਾਪਿਤ ਕਰੀਏ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਵਟਾਂਦਰਾ ਕਰੀਏ।
ਇਹ ਬਰੋਸ਼ਰ ਤੁ ਹਾਨੂ ੰ ਪੂਰੇ Hobsons Bay ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਹਫਤੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਆਨੰਦਮਈ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਅਸਤ ਰੱਖਣ
ਵਾਲੀਆਂ ਗਤੀਵਿਧੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
ਜੇਕਰ ਤੁ ਹਾਨੂ ੰ ਆਪਣੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਮਾਰੋਹਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦੀ ਲੋ ੜ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਕ੍ਰਿਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ
Hobsons Bay Language Line ਨੂ ੰ 9932 1212 ਤੇ ਫੋਨ ਕਰੋ – ਤੁ ਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਸੇ
ਦੋਭਾਸ਼ੀਏ ਨਾਲ ਕਨੈ ਕਟ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਡੇ ਗਾਹਕ ਸੇਵਾ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਨਾਲ ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।
SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
多元文化周每年三月在维多利亚州举办。今年的举办日期为2019年3月16日
到24日。
请来和您的邻居们聚会，分享你们的文化，宣传各种语言，了解各自的信
仰。我们甚至不必离开Hobsons Bay就能欣赏著名建筑，享受全球美味，开
展精神探索，丰富的体验层出不穷。所有这些尽在我们的本地社区中。从
原住民到纷至沓来的移民，我们的多元化在不断地变化和塑造着我们的社
区。让我们一起庆祝这种多元化，在共同的人性基础上互相联系和分享。
本手册为您介绍这一周内将在Hobsons Bay各地举行的各种充满乐趣的活
动。
如果您需要用您的语言提供的活动信息，请拨打Hobsons Bay语言热线
9932 1212，您可以接通口译员，用您的语言和我们的客户服务专员交谈。
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VIETNAMESE
Hàng năm, Tuần lễ Văn hoá Đa dạng được tổ chức ở Victoria vào tháng 3. Năm
nay chương trình này sẽ kéo dài từ ngày 16 đến ngày 24 tháng 3 năm 2019.
Hãy tới đó và gặp hàng xóm láng giềng của quý vị, chia sẻ nền văn hoá của
mình, ca tụng nhiều ngôn ngữ đa dạng của quý vị và học hỏi tín ngưỡng của
nhau. Chúng ta thậm chí không cần rời khỏi Hobson Bay mà vẫn có được những
trải nghiệm phong phú về kiến trúc mang tính biểu tượng, các hương vị trên
thế giới, và các cuộc phiêu lưu về tinh thần. Tất cả đều ở ngay tại nơi đây trong
cộng đồng địa phương của chúng ta. Từ những người từ Quốc gia Đầu tiên của
chúng ta cho tới các làn sóng nhập cư kế tiếp, tính đa dạng của chúng ta không
ngừng thay đổi và hình thành nên cộng đồng của mình. Hãy cùng nhau ca tụng
tính đa dạng này, hãy kết nối và chia sẻ trong cộng đồng nhân loại chung.
Cuốn tài liệu này mang lại cho quý vị một tuần lễ đầy những hoạt động thú vị và
hấp dẫn trên khắp Hobson Bay.
Nếu quý vị cần thông tin về các sự kiện bằng ngôn ngữ của mình, xin hãy gọi
cho Đường dây Ngôn ngữ Hobson Bay theo số 9932 1212 - quý vị có thể được
nối với thông dịch viên và nói chuyện với Nhân viên Phục vụ Khách hàng của
chúng tôi bằng ngôn ngữ của quý vị.
Local English
Language Support
Looking to undertake a course or program to For more information visit their websites
improve on your English language skills? Contact or call on the details below:
one of the local community centres listed below.
Williamstown Community and
These courses are delivered across Hobsons Bay –
Education Centre
in Williamstown, Spotswood, Altona North, Altona
www.williamstown-spotswoodcc.org.au
Meadows and Laverton.
or contact Lynne on 9397 6168
Courses may be government funded or
Laverton Community Education Centre
subsidised. Both centres are Registered Training
www.lcis.org.au or contact 9369 2726
Organisations (RTOs) offering accredited courses
such as Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)
and the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP),
and Conversational English and Life Skills groups,
plus many other courses to support people
settling into Hobsons Bay and Australia. 9
Why should my school become a member of the ESAV?
• support for your activity The profile of community
• opportunities to improve languages schools in Victoria
quality educational programs is enhanced through a
strong, focused and active
Ethnic Schools Association • increased educational association.
opportunities
of Victoria (ESAV) represents The ESAV provides you,
• representation before
over 200 community government your school, your teachers,
languages schools in parents and students
• improved prospects for opportunity to participate in
Victoria. Community increased many activities that enhance
languages schools funding campaigns linguistic and cultural
provide quality languages, • opportunity to have a say maintenance.
on government policy
educational and cultural Contact us today via
• enhances community Mr Fahry Abubaker,
maintenance programs to building capacity Executive Officer
over 36,000 students in 55 • coordination of language
languages in Victoria They specific groups Phone. (03) 9349 2683
Email. Abubaker.fahry.f@esav.
are complementary providers • coordinated Professional org.au or info@esav.org.au
of language education in Development
mainstream schools. • opportunity to meet a wide
range community groups
COUNCIL WILL BE
CELEBRATING
the achievements of local
Part of the Australian Heritage Festival
women on the 8 March as part
18 April to 19 May 2019 of International Women’s Day.
Explore Hobsons Bay during the Please email
Australian Heritage Festival. commdev@hobsonsbay.
For all Heritage Hobsons Bay vic.gov.au
information visit www.hobsonsbay.
vic.gov.au/heritagehobsonsbay for more information
or call the Hobsons Bay Visitor Centre
on 9932 4310
SAVE THE DATE!YÖUR ĊOUŇCIL IN YOŨR LAÑGUĂGE Want to know about family, youth and children’s services, arrange a building permit or get a new recycling bin? Call the Hobsons Bay Language Line. It offers recorded information about key Council services in nine community languages, with an option to connect directly to an interpreter and Council Officer. Recorded information is available in Greek, Vietnamese, Arabic, Italian, Cantonese, Macedonian, Mandarin, Karen and English. We have interpreters for other languages. Phone. (03) 9932 1212
Calendar of events March
Event Location
Multiple dates
Sunday 17 March to Portraits of Diversity Spotwood
Sunday 24 March
7.30am to 3pm
Tuesday 19 March MAFA Melbourne Art for Altona
Sunday 31 March Asylum Seekers Exhibition
10am to 4pm
Monday to Friday
11am to 3pm
Saturday to Sunday
Monday 18 March
7am to 8am Wayapa Williamstown
9am to 1pm Places of worship tour Altona
10am to 12pm Newport Lakes native plant Newport
walk and talk
Tuesday 19 March
10am to 12.30pm Preschool Multicultural Newport
Morning
10am to 12pm Celebrating Cultural South Kingsville
Diversity Playgroup
11am to 1pm Intercultural Clean Up Seaholme
12pm to 1pm Welcome to Willy Williamstown
Aussie BBQ!
1pm to 2pm Come and try Tai Chi Seabrook
4pm to 5pm Games and crafts from Altona North
around the world
4pm to 5pm Games and crafts from Newport
around the world
7pm to 9pm “We were always there”: Newport
Multicultural, multifaith,
LGBTIQ+ telling stories about
their childhoods
Wednesday 20 March
10am to 1pm Belonging through stories Laverton
and games
11am to 12pm 'My Muslim life: An insight' Newport
12Event Location
Wednesday 20 March (continued)
4pm to 5pm Games and crafts from Williamstown
around the world
6pm to 8pm Chinese dumpling making Newport
6pm to 8pm Connecting Community Brooklyn
6.30pm to 7.30pm Our shared table: Food is Newport
our culture and our spirit
Thursday 21 March
8.30am to 10.30am Break for Harmony Seabrook
10am to 12pm Want to make a difference – Altona North
try mentoring in schools
10.30am to 11.15am Bonjour, Ciao, Ahlan bik! Altona
11am to 1pm Open Door – Open Table @ Williamstown
Williamstown Police Station
4pm to 5pm Games and crafts from Altona
around the world
Friday 22 March
7am to 8am Wayapa Williamstown
12pm to 2pm Community Café – Tell Us Altona Meadows
Your Story
4pm to 5pm Games and crafts from Altona Meadows
around the world
Saturday 23 March
11.30am to 1.30pm Share the joy of food and Newport
music
12pm to 5pm Victoria’s Multicultural Festival Melbourne/Victoria
6pm to 9pm Culture Waves Melbourne/Victoria
Tuesday 26 March
10am to 3pm International Peace Day Party Newport
13Event locations
BROOKLYN
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Altona Meadows Altona
Library and Baptist
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Community Hall
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Altona Meadows Library
2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
Altona Meadows Community Centre
28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows
Seabrook Community Centre
14 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook
Hobsons Bay Civic Centre
115 Civic Parade, Altona
Altona Baptist Church Hall
14 Sargood Street, Altona
Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre
5 Sargood Street, Altona
Altona Yacht Club / Seaholme Beach
10 Beach St, Seaholme
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Newport Community Hub
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MILLERS
Neighbourhood House
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(Joan Kirner House)
Altona Yacht Club/
Seaholme Beach
WG Cresser Williamstown
Reserve Botantic Gardens
W
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Seaholme Lakes Drive, Newport
B
rooklyn Community Hall Newport Community Education Centre and
52 Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn Outlets Co-Operative Neighbourhood House
W
alker Close Community Centre 43 Mason Street, Newport
180 Millers Road, Altona North Newport Community Hub / Library /
A
ltona North Community Library Hobsons Bay UP – Belong Youth Lounge
Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, 13-17 Mason Street, Newport
Altona North Williamstown Library
S
outh Kingsville Community Centre 104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
43 Paxton Street, South Kingsville Senior Citizens Building
S
potswood Community House 109 Ferguson Street, Williamstown
598 Melbourne Road, Spotswood Williamstown Community and Education
C
hase Cafe Centre (Joan Kirner House)
80 Hudsons Road, Spotswood 14 Thompson Street, Williamstown
Williamstown Botantic Gardens
97-99 Osbourne Street, WilliamstownALTONA
FREE FREE
Melbourne Art for Asylum Places of Worship Tour
Seekers (MAFA) Monday 18 March
Tuesday 19 March to Sunday 31 March 9am to 1pm
Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Altona Civic Centre
Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 3pm 115 Civic Parade, Altona
Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre
5 Sargood Street, Altona Join the Hobsons Bay Interfaith Network for
an intimate bus tour through three places of
worship in Hobsons Bay:
MAFA is a group of volunteers dedicated to
hosting quality art workshops for people • Australian Islamic Centre Mosque, Newport
seeking asylum both inside and outside of • Williamstown Uniting Church and the
detention. Come and explore this exhibition • Russian Orthodox Church, Williamstown
and hear from some of the artists about their
9am – Meet at Hobsons Bay City Council,
arts journey, experience and story.
Altona
No bookings required
1pm – F inish and dropped back at Hobsons
For more information call 9398 2511 Bay City Council, Altona
or visit ljac.com.au
Please wear comfortable shoes and modest
Cost: FREE clothing covering legs and shoulders.
Light lunch and refreshments provided.
Bring a water bottle.
Please note places are strictly limited.
Register at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/places-
of-worship-tour-tickets-55387974924
or call 9932 1638
Cost: FREE
16FREE FREE
Bonjour, Ciao, Ahlan bik! Games and crafts from
Thursday 21 March around the world
10.30am to 11.15am Thursday 21 March
Altona Library 4pm to 5pm
123 Queen Street, Altona Altona Library
123 Queen Street, Altona
More than 100 different languages are spoken
in Hobsons Bay! Celebrate our diverse culture Come along to Cre8tive Kids Club at your local
at Altona Library with storytelling in multiple library branch and join us for an afternoon of
languages with English translation. This active games and crafts from around the world! Make
session will be filled with stories, songs and craft. some new friends and find out how children from
Perfect for pre-schoolers and their families. other countries spend their play time. Suitable for
No bookings required primary school aged children (5 to 12 years old).
Cost: FREE No bookings required (drop-in sessions)
Cost: FREE
17ALTONA MEADOWS
FREE FREE
Community Café – Games and crafts from
Tell Us Your Story around the world
Friday 22 March Friday 22 March
12pm to 2pm 4pm to 5pm
Altona Meadows Community Centre Altona Meadows Library
28 Trafalgar Avenue, Altona Meadows and Learning Centre
Central Square Shopping Centre
Come along, enjoy a fantastic meal and be 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
entertained by a Nigerian Dance Troupe. Share
food and stories with people from other cultures Come along to Cre8tive Kids Club at your local
and backgrounds. This free event is a community library branch and join us for an afternoon of
luncheon celebrating and recognising the cultural games and crafts from around the world! Make
diversity of Hobsons Bay. some new friends and find out how children from
For bookings call 8368 0177 other countries spend their play time. Suitable for
primary school aged children (5 to 12 years old).
Cost: FREE
No bookings required (drop-in sessions)
Cost: FREE
18ALTONA NORTH
FREE FREE
Want to make Games and crafts from
a difference? around the world
Try mentoring in schools Tuesday 19 March
Thursday 21 March 4pm to 5pm
10am to 12pm Altona North Community Library
Altona North Community Library Cnr Millers and McArthurs Roads,
Cnr McArthurs and Millers Roads, Altona North
Altona North
Come along to Cre8tive Kids Club at your local
library branch and join us for an afternoon of
Our community is culturally diverse and our games and crafts from around the world! Make
young people need mentors that respect and some new friends and find out how children
cultivate this diversity. from other countries spend their leisure time.
EdConnect is a not for profit organisation that Suitable for primary school aged children (5 to 12
connects community volunteers who want to years old).
make a difference with young people in school No bookings required (drop-in sessions)
who need extra help.
Cost: FREE
Come to a free information/orientation session
about mentoring in our local schools.
• what is mentoring • who can you mentor
• why be a mentor • when is it best to start
• how do you • where can you mentor
become one
For bookings and for more information email
Rhonda Velkovski on rhonda.velkovski@
edconnect.org.au
Cost: Free
19BROOKLYN LAVERTON
FREE FREE
Connecting Community Belonging through stories
Wednesday 20 March and games
6pm to 8pm Wednesday 20 March
Brooklyn Community Hall 10am to 1pm
2 Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn Laverton Community Hub
95–105 Railway Avenue, Laverton
Come and enjoy a range of cultural
performances by local groups at Brooklyn
Here in Australia we love our games. We make
Community Hall. Meet your neighbours, join
friends, share stories and find community
in the dancing and celebrate our beautiful
through games. Come and play. Learn about
diversity. Performances include Maori,
the cultural origins of several much loved
Congolese, and Tongan dancing and singing.
games here in Australia.
For bookings and more information contact
Wear your traditional clothes that you can also
Walker Close and Brooklyn Community
be active in.
Centre on 9318 0521 or email
admin@walkerbrooklyn.com.au Try:
Cost: FREE • cane ball (Burmese)
• yoga (Indian)
• netball (English)
• clapping games (Liberian)
• bush dance (Australian)
and many more…
Vegetarian lunch provided.
No bookings required
Cost: FREE
20NEWPORT
FREE FREE
Newport Lakes native 'My Muslim life: An insight'
plant walk and talk Wednesday 20 March
Monday 18 March 11am to 12pm
10am to 12pm Newport Community Hub
Newport Lakes, 13–15 Mason Street, Newport
Lakes Drive, Newport
Have you ever wanted to find out more about
Islam? Homegrown Hobsons Bay writer Amal
Join the Hobsons Bay City Council’s
Abou-Eid joins us for morning tea and to share
Conservation Ranger for a walk and talk around
her experiences about being Muslim in Australia
Newport Lakes. Learn about Australian native
today. Amal will answer questions and help
plants and what to grow in your backyard. Then
parents to guide conversations with their children
visit the Newport Lakes Native Nursery.
about Islam and their Muslim friends. Copies of
Children are welcome and the walk is accessible My Muslim Mate will be available for purchase.
for prams but will involve going over uneven
Bookings to be made via the Hobsons Bay
sloping ground.
libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or call
Enter by turning off Mason Street, into Lakes Drive 1300 HOB LIB, 1300 462 542
and meet at the main noticeboard in the car park.
Cost: FREE
For bookings and more information email
ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or
phone 9932 1000
Cost: FREE
21NEWPORT
FREE FREE
Preschool Multicultural Games and crafts from
Morning around the world
Tuesday 19 March Tuesday 19 March
10am to 12.30pm 4pm to 5pm
Outlets Co-Operative Newport Community Hub
Neighbourhood House 13–15 Mason Street, Newport
43 Mason Street, Newport
Come along to Cre8tive Kids Club at your local
Come along and meet other young families library branch and join us for an afternoon of
in your community. Enjoy a morning of fun games and crafts from around the world! Make
culturally diverse activities. some new friends and find out how children from
other countries spend their play time. Suitable for
For bookings and more information email primary school aged children (5 to 12 years old).
outlets@outletsco-op.com.au or
phone 9391 8504 No bookings required (drop-in sessions)
Costs: FREE Cost: FREE
QUICK GRANTS
Can a Council grant assist your group
to meet a local need?
Applications for the 2019 Quick Response Grants
will open on 4 February 2019. Local community
organisations, clubs and groups can apply for up
to $10,000 for activities and projects that meet a
community need and address Council priorities.
Applications close 3 April 2019. For more information,
22
visit www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/quickresponsegrantsFREE FREE
“We were always there”: Chinese dumpling making
Multicultural, multifaith, Wednesday 20 March
LGBTIQ+ telling stories 6pm to 8pm
about their childhoods Hall of Heart
17 Hall Street, Newport
Tuesday 19 March
7pm to 9pm Dumplings are a popular food in many
Newport Community Hub different cultures. Learn how to make Chinese
Program Room 2 dumplings with other young people. And yes -
13–15 Mason Street, Newport you get to eat them too! (12 to 25 year olds)
For bookings contact Up Youth Services
Sad and funny, sexy and sensitive, angry and Hobsons Bay on 9932 1234
insightful. The deeply personal stories of
childhood told and reflected upon at this event are Costs: FREE
from the Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council
(AGMC) book, “Living and Loving in Diversity”. Meet
some contributors and tell your own story as part
of this rainbow of experiences and emotions, as
diverse as the storytellers themselves.
Come on a journey of discovery through queer,
multicultural, multifaith Australian childhoods, with
voices from across the spectrum of sexualities and
genders, families and relationships.
And bring along your childhood photos to share!
Light supper provided.
Places are strictly limited. Register here:
www.eventbrite.com.au/e/we-were-always-
there-lgbtiq-multicultural-sharing-childhood-
memories-tickets-53901830827
Cost: FREE
23NEWPORT
FREE FREE
Our shared table: Food is Share the joy of food
our culture and our spirit and music
Wednesday 20 March Saturday 23 March
6.30pm to 7.30pm 11.30am to 1.30pm
Newport Community Hub Newport Community Hub
13–15 Mason Street, Newport Program Room 2
13–15 Mason Street, Newport
Kathy Tsaples, popular author of Sweet Greek
and Sweet Greek Life, is passionate about The Vietnamese Association in Hobsons Bay
food celebrating life, taking traditional recipes and the Newport Fiddle & Folk Club invite you
and cooking them today to pass on to new to come and share the joy of food and music in
generations. perfect harmony over a community lunch. Bring
For Kathy, food evokes memories she will along your favourite dish to share. Wear orange or
treasure forever, learning to cook instinctually your traditional dress and enjoy the dancing and
from her family who cherished family recipes singing. Open to all.
shared over generations. For more information, contact Myly
Join Kathy in a conversation about food as Nguyen on 0432 225 950 or email
our culture and spirit. vietnameseinhobsonsbay@gmail.com
You are encouraged to bring your own Cost: FREE – Bring a plate to share
foodie stories.
Light refreshments will be served.
Bookings to be made via the Hobsons Bay
libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or call
1300 HOB LIB, 1300 462 542
Cost: FREE
24BOOKS,
MOVIES AND Hobsons Bay Libraries
is proud to serve a
MAGAZINES multilingual community.
You can access a range
of resources in print
IN YOUR and online with your
library card.
LANGUAGE Library membership
is free and open to all.
Community languages Library members can search Bilingual picture books:
collections: Books, DVDs, CDs for, and request, items Our bilingual picture book
and magazines are available in belonging to other libraries collection contains modern
eight community languages; and have them sent to their and classic stories in English
Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, local library for collection. and another language.
Greek, Italian, Maltese, Polish Bulk loans of up to 10 titles
Visit your nearest Hobsons
and Vietnamese. in a language other than
Bay Libraries branch to find
English are free!
PressReader provides instant out more or contact us:
access to more than 5000 Mango is an online language-
Email:
magazines and newspapers, learning system that can help
library@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
from 100 countries in 60 you learn languages such
languages. as English, Spanish, French, Phone:
Japanese, Brazilian, German, 1300 462 542
LibraryLink gives library
Mandarin, Greek, Italian, Visit:
members access to over
Arabic and Vietnamese. libraries.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
nine million titles, including
books, DVDs and CDs.NEWPORT SEABROOK
FREE FREE
International Peace Come and try tai chi
Day Party Tuesday 19 March
Tuesday 26 March 1pm to 2pm
10am to 3pm Seabrook Community Centre
Newport Community Hub 15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook
13–15 Mason Street, Newport
Come and experience the health benefits
of traditional tai chi; an ancient Chinese martial
Come dressed in the traditional clothes of your
art and fitness regime that suits all ages and
ancestral country to our International Peace
fitness levels.
Day Party! Hosted by the Victorian Arabic Social
Services (VASS), we invite you to join Hobsons Bookings essential. Pleasecall 9932 3010 or pop
Bay community members of Lebanese and into the centre to book
Moroccan origins and newly arrived Iraqi and
Cost: FREE
Syrian migrants and refugees to participate in:
• somali Henna
• a multicultural fashion parade
• singing and dancing with an Arabic DJ
• a multicultural feast
For bookings and more information call Lina
Hassan on 9359 2861 or email
lina.hassan@vass.org.au
Cost: FREE
26SEAHOLME
FREE FREE
Break for Harmony Intercultural
Thursday 21 March Clean Up Seaholme
8.30am to 10.30am Tuesday 19 March
Seabrook Community Centre 11am to 1pm
15 Truganina Avenue, Seabrook WG Cresser Reserve Playground,
Beach Street, Seaholme
Meet new friends and share a light breakfast with
new kindergarten families, centre visitors and
Interested in sustainability and looking after
neighbours to celebrate Seabrook’s diverse and your local environment? Want to meet other
rich community. like-minded people across different cultures?
For bookings, please call 9932 3010 or Join us for a walk along Seaholme foreshore
to collect, sort and clean up litter. The walk will
pop into the centre to book
be followed by a multicultural BBQ picnic at
Cost: FREE WG Cresser Reserve. Local community groups,
Seaholme Sustainability Street and Altona
Beach Patrol will be providing gloves, litter bags
and hand washing facilities. All ages welcome.
In the event of bad weather the event will be
cancelled and participants will be notified.
Parking available on Beach Street, Altona and
at the Altona Yacht Club carpark. WG Cresser
Reserve is just a short walk from Seaholme
Train Station
Bookings essential.Call the Waste and Litter
Community Engagement Officer on
9932 1365 or visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.
org.au/fundraisers/HobsonsBay/Intercultural-
Seaholme-Clean-Up
Cost: FREE
27SPOTSWOOD SOUTH KINGSVILLE
FREE
Portraits of diversity Celebrating Cultural
Sunday 17 March to Diversity Playgroup
Sunday 24 March Tuesday 19 March
7.30am to 3pm 10am to 12pm
Chase Café South Kingsville Community Centre
80 Hudsons Road, Spotswood 43 Paxton Street, South Kingsville
Enjoy your morning coffee while viewing Families with young children are invited to join
painted portraits by local artist Malgorzata our playgroup for a morning of multicultural
(Gosia) Blaszczyk. These portraits feature art, music and fun. Teas from around the world
students from English Language Classes at the will be available for the group to enjoy. Feel free
Spotswood Community Centre, showcasing to bring a plate of food to share.
the diversity of migrants and newly arrived
people in our community. To book and for more information call
9399 3000 or email admin@skcc.net.au
No bookings required.
Cost: FREE
Cost: The price of a coffee or muffin
28WILLIAMSTOWN
FREE FREE
Wayapa Welcome to Willy
Monday 18 March and Aussie BBQ!
Friday 22 March Tuesday 19 March
7am to 8am 12pm to 1pm
Williamstown Botanic Gardens Joan Kirner House
14 Thompson Street, Williamstown
Start the day with a Wayapa workshop
surrounded by the beautiful gardens and sea.
Joan Kirner House will host a traditional
Accredited practitioner Rowena Price will guide
Australian barbeque and all are welcome.
you through this Indigenous earth-connection
Our English language students, centre staff,
and mindfulness practice that strengthened her
volunteers and patrons will be there too. The
connection to her Aboriginal Heritage.
barbeque is a great opportunity to meet new
Places strictly limited. To book and for more people in your community.
information call 9932 1638.
To book and for more information call
Cost: Free 9397 6168 or email admin@wcec.com.au
Cost: FREE
29WILLIAMSTOWN
FREE FREE
Games and crafts from Open Door - Open
around the world Table @ Williamstown
Wednesday 20 March Police Station
4pm to 5pm Thursday 21 March
Williamstown Library 11am to 1pm
104 Ferguson Street, Williamstown Williamstown Police Station
100 Nelson Place, Williamstown
Come along to Cre8tive Kids Club at your local
library branch and join us for an afternoon of
Williamstown Police Station will be opening its
games and crafts from around the world! Make
doors, kitchen table and storybook to members
some new friends and find out how children
of the public to celebrate Harmony Day and
from other countries spend their play time.
Cultural Diversity Week 2019. Come for a tour
Suitable for primary school aged children
inside the station and enjoy a shared lunch
(5 to 12 years old).
where we will hear from a number of local
No bookings required (drop-in sessions) Police officers who were born outside of the
country about their journey to Australia.
Cost: FREE
Places are limited to 20 so please secure
your seat via www.eventbrite.com.au/e/
open-door-open-table-williamstown-police-
station-tickets-55380754327
Cost: Free
30CONVERSATIONAL
ENGLISH
Looking to practise your English language skills?
Try joining a local conversation class or club.
Hobsons Bay City Council, in partnership with local community groups, coordinates free small and friendly
classes for people to practise their conversational skills and make new friends. Here are a few options:
English Conversation Club English Conversation Class In home English tutoring for
people seeking asylum
Would you like to practise your Is English your new language?
English in a relaxed setting and Come and improve your speaking West Welcome Wagon is a
make new friends? Join our at the weekly Conversation Class volunteer run not-for-profit
English Conversation Club. It is hosted by the Hobsons Bay dedicated to providing material
a great way to meet people and Refugee Network. aid and support to asylum seekers
enjoy conversations on a range of in the Melbourne’s West. West
topics. Sessions are free, morning This is a free class, with tea, Welcome Wagon may be able to
tea is provided, and everyone is coffee and biscuits provided. source and match a volunteer
welcome including children. Where: Altona Library in home English tutor for people
When: Mondays, 1pm to 3pm seeking asylum.
Where: Laverton Community Hub,
95-100 Railway Avenue (excluding school and public Where: Melbourne’s western
When: Mondays, 10am to holidays) suburbs and as per arrangement
11.30am (excluding school Contact: Jill MacKenzie with West Welcome Wagon
and public holidays) 0439 994 705 vintage@esc.net.au When: As per arrangement with
Contact: Laverton Community or Derek Leather 0402 747 422 West Welcome Wagon
Hub, 8368 0100. Bookings not derekleathe@gmail.com Contact: referrals@
required. If you would like to volunteer as westwelcomewagon.org.au, or
a tutor please contact Jill. to volunteer contact volunteer@
westwelcomewagon.org.au
The United Nations General In Australia, of the estimated original 250
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages,
Assembly has declared only around 120 are still spoken. Of these
approximately 90 per cent are endangered.
2019 the International Year IY2019 is an opportunity to continue raising
of Indigenous Languages awareness and taking further actions to improve
preservation and promotion of Australia’s
(IY2019) to raise awareness Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
of the crucial role languages To get involved and find out more,
visit www.arts.gov.au and
play in people’s daily lives. Facebook www.facebook.com/IYIL2019VICTORIA
FREE FREE
Victoria's Multicultural Culture Waves
Festival Saturday 23 March
Saturday 23 March 6pm to 9pm
12pm to 5pm Melbourne/Victoria
Melbourne/Victoria
Culture Waves takes us into the night with
a special music event for young people.
The state’s premier multicultural festival has a
Featuring some of Victoria’s most acclaimed
fun-filled program of music, dance, film and
young artists, this free evening of incredible
activities throughout the day, sure to entertain
music celebrates how cultural diversity is
people of all ages.
influencing Victoria’s local music scene.
Contact: For further information visit
Contact: For further information visit
culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au
culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au
Cost: FREE
Cost: FREE
Translation and Interpreting Careers
Considering a career as an interpreter or translator?
The Multicultural Language interpreters and translators in
Services program is a key initiative Victoria and to optimise the use of
of the Victorian Government language services by government
aimed at improving interpreting service providers. Improving the
and translating services for provision of language services
Victorians from culturally and will help make government
linguistically diverse backgrounds. services more accessible to
A range of initiatives are in place Victorians with limited English
to help increase the supply of language proficiency.
For more information visit: www.multicultural.vic.gov.au/projects-and-
initiatives/improving-language-servicesDuring Cultural Diversity Week,
we celebrate Harmony Day on 21
21
March to mark the United Nations
International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination.
Pick up an orange ribbon at events
MARCH and wear it to pledge not to commit,
condone or remain silent about
any form of racial or religious
discrimination.LÖCAL LAÑGUĂGE SCĤOOLŞ Hobsons Bay is proud to be home to people speaking over 100 different languages. At Hobsons Bay we celebrate this linguistic richness. Local language schools provide an opportunity for our community to: • s ustain and maintain connection to cultural traditions through language • s upport diverse literacy and learning opportunities • foster confidence, connection, pride and a sense of belonging • learn something new and meet new people Many of our local language schools are supported by the Community Centres around Hobsons Bay.
ARABIC SPANISH
Maarefa Incorporated Little Lingo
Bayside P-12 College Across inner-west Melbourne
33 Blenheim Road, Newport
This innovative program introduces families to the
For more information contact 9357 2000 or Spanish in a play-based setting. Both toddlers and
otifm@yahoo.com.au their parents will learn Spanish using a play based
approach which is fun and easy and will spark a
Happy Families School keen interest in learning a foreign language.
Laverton Community Hub
95–105 Railway Avenue, Laverton For more information contact Brietta Keel
0402 696 688 or littelingo@outlook.com
For more information contact Hashim Hilal facebook: @littlelingomelbourne
0470 531 314 or Osman Omarit 0423 813 897
or hilalhashim75@gmail.com Spanish in Williamstown
Group classes, private tutoring, after-school
FRENCH clubs, toddler classes (Spanish for Bubbas), DELE
Williamstown French Club and SIELE exam preparation. All ages, all levels.
Joan Kirner House Gabriela Heinz has been teaching Spanish for
14 Thompson Street, Williamstown more than 15 years in Spain, Hong Kong, England
and now Australia.
French for primary school aged children and
adults in a fun and informal atmosphere, using For more information contact Gabriela Heinz
games and role-play to help children develop a 0467 097 102 or gabyheinz@gmail.com
basic vocabulary. Our games-based learning uses www.spanishinwilliamstown.com.au
authentic contexts, role-play and song to help
learners feel positive about learning French. Native
speaking local teacher GREEK
Greek Orthodox Community School
For more information contact Jim Callahan of Hobsons Bay
0432 719 034 or jim.callahan@lcfclubs.com.au 272 Millers Road, Altona North
For further enquiries please contact
GERMAN the Principal 0452 545 284 or
Alle Munchkins gocsohb@hotmail.com
Williamstown
Omiros College Limited
German for early years and primary school Bayside P-12 College,
aged children in a fun atmosphere. 1 McArthurs Road, Altona North
Age appropriate classes.
For more information contact 9380 6055
For more information contact or greek@omiros.edu.au
admin@allemunchkins.com.au
VIETNAMESE MAORI
Te Reo Maioha Ki Poipiripi
Altona North Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre
Interested in learning Vietnamese? 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows
For more information contact 9332 2432 or Te reo maioha ki poipiripi is a Maori language
s3699739@students.vuc.edu.au school that uses the Te Ataarangi method for
juniors (10 to 14 years) and adults. Classes are held
CANTONESE and MANDARIN in Frankston and Altona Meadows.
Australasian Centre of Chinese Studies (ACCS) For more information contact
Outlets Co-Operative Neighbourhood House info@tereomaiohakipoipiripi.com or visit
43 Mason Street, Newport www.tereomaiohakipoipiripi.com
ACCS offers beginner Mandarin and Cantonese
classes for children 4 years and above, on If your school isn't listed here please
Thursdays from 3.45pm to 5.45pm. contact Council's Multicultural Officer
For more information contact Olga Piscioneri on on 9932 1638.
0421 709 414 or olga@accschinese.com
35LOOKING FOR A
CULTURAL GROUP
LOCALLY?
We have many diverse cultural community
groups meeting regularly across Hobsons Bay.
Name What
Association of Young Indian Talents Indian musical night. All welcome.
Community Tributaries We work with individuals and communities to promote social inclusion.
We mentor individuals and run drop-in centres that facilitate individuals’
networking. We are starting an exciting new digital storytelling initiative
that lets people share their experiences and promote their stories.
Manmohini Indian Dance Regular classes for Indian Classical Kathak dance style
Migrant Australia Education and information sessions for Filipinos
Nuholani Polynesian Dance and Hula / Ori Fitness.
Dance and fitness workout, island style.
Italian Seniors Socialise and connect with the Italian community.
Wangal United Engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kids and youth in cultural
strengthening through dance.
Balagokulam Hindu Dharma for children and parents. Enables children to appreciate
their culture and learn Hindu values in a fun space.
Hellinic Women’s Seniors Enjoy a relaxing and fun morning socialising with other women. All welcome.
Macedonian Seniors Club Meet, socialise and practise customs.
Greek Seniors Club All welcome.
Chin Community Youth Group Choir practice and youth training program.
Tongan Pensioners Get-together, social activities, maintain cultures and beliefs.
Tongan Youth Group Get-together, social activities, maintain cultures and beliefs.
Tongan Community Group Get-together, social activities, maintain cultures and beliefs.
Williamstown and District Greek Socialise with others from the Greek community. Drop in.
Elderly Club Incorporated
Cultures and beliefs diverse All welcome. Our group includes Cook Islanders, Romanians,
community group Burmese people and many other cultures.
Supported playgroup for migrant Bilingual Language development and support for transitioning
and refugee families from kindergarten to school.If your group is not listed here, please
contact the Community Development team
on 9932 1001 for future publications.
When Contact Where
Contact for more information Ramesha on 0437 587 745 Laverton Community Hub
Contact for more information Helena on 0404 857 806 or Walker Close Community Centre
website www.community
tributaries.org
Wednesday Mohini on 0421 084 366 Laverton Community Hub
Contact for more information May 0411 406 700 Laverton Community Hub
Contact for more information Noelani Le Nevez on Laverton Community Hub
0411 329 550 and
info@nuholani.com
Tuesday and Thursday 9932 1234 Newport Community Hub
Wednesday 6pm to 9pm wangalunited@gmail.com Laverton Community Hub
Sunday 3.30pm Abhijit on 0402 081 193 Seabrook Community Centre
Wednesday, 11am to 2pm 9932 1234 Newport Community Hub
Wednesday, 10am to 2pm, every 1st, Malica on 9314 5655 Brooklyn Community Hall
2nd and 4th week of each month or 9369 4437
Wednesday, 10am to 3pm 9315 8244 Altona Meadows Community Centre
Thursday, 6pm to 9pm Boi on 0401 933 270 Walker Close Community Centre
Friday, 8.45am to 2.15pm ATA on 8390 1976 Brooklyn Community Hall
or 0411 723 053
Friday 6pm to 9pm ATA on 8390 1976 Brooklyn Community Hall
or 0411 723 053
Saturday, 6pm to 9pm Malieta on 0413 011 455 Walker Close Community Centre
Sunday, 11am to 3pm 9932 1234 Newport Community Hub
Sunday, 9.30am to 2.30pm Ayelign on 9318 0521 Walker Close Community Centre
Wednesday, 10am to 12pm 9315 8244 Altona Meadows Community CentreYou can also read
