ECCV Congratulates New VMC Commissioners
ECCV is pleased to announce our Deputy Chairperson Marion Lau has been appointed Community Representative Commissioner for the Victorian Multicultural Commission. We also congratulate Mr Chin Tan as the new Chairperson for the Commission. We look forward to the establishment of eight Regional Advisory Committees to be headed by the Commissioners. We expect to strengthen our relationship with the Commissioners under the new VMC leadership by providing advice on local multicultural affairs and the benefits of cultural and religious diversity in Victoria. ECCV will continue its key role in engaging with our community stakeholders.
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John Searle new Human Rights Commission Chairperson
ECCV congratulates leading Victorian barrister John Searle on his appointment as Chairperson of the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission. ECCV has a well-established relationship with the VEOHRC to advocate for human rights legislation and outcomes. We look forward to working with Mr Searle and his team to advance the powers of the Commission so they reduce discrimination.
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2011 Not for Profit Summit: Think Resources
Office for the Community Sector 2011 NFP Summit is an opportunity for your organisation learn about new ways to help your organisation develop. The day will feature high profile speakers such as the Deputy Premier of Victoria Hon Peter Ryan and 2011 Australian of the Year Simon McKeon. Topics for the Summit include: 'Resources, resources, resources', 'Innovation and technology', 'Getting the right workforce in place for emerging challenges' and 'New government, new context'. Tuesday 18 October, 9am-4pm, The Capital - 50 View St, Bendigo.
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Youth Sought for Multifaith Multicultural Youth Network
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship (OMAC) is now recruiting for new Multifaith Multicultural Youth Network (MMYN) members.
MMYN members have the opportunity to highlight key issues facing Victoria’s diverse young people and develop youth led projects which respond to these issues.
Open to people aged 16 to 25, email laura.portaro@dpc.vic.gov.au or call 96512931.
Applications close at 5.00pm, Monday 12 September 2011.
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News from the Director's Desk - Police Veil Powers
This week ECCV responds to the Herald Sun article about the police powers to demand women remove their veils. ECCV welcomes the State Government decision not to change the Crimes Act in relation to veils. We support individual religious freedom but we expect veiled Muslim women to comply with police requests to identify themselves.
Victoria Police and the ECCV work together to ensure police understand religious diversity. Special laws are not necessary for them to do their jobs.
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