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    Mentors needed to support migrant and refugee children

    Volunteering for RMCC provides meaningful, rewarding experience, and an inspirational community of dedicated people from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

    A MILLION REASONS TO CARE

    Yarraville Community Centre also participates in the statewide program, Walks for Carers, a monthly walking group which is led by carers, for carers. 

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – JACOB THANG

    A Leadership Award at the 2023 Victorian Refugee Awards for his tireless work in supporting both the Chin community in Melbourne’s west.

    PHILIP NICHOLLS, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC AT ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL

    If you’ve been to Christmas Carols at St Paul’s Cathedral, you most likely have seen Kingsville local Philip Nicholls conducting. 

    FACES OF FOOTSCRAY

    Dr. Emina Hajdarevic grew up in Footscray and St Albans and is a junior doctor at Western Health. 

    DIWALI – WHEN LIGHT TRIUMPHS OVER DARK

    Diwali is a day of joyous gathering and sweet celebrations. It is a day of recollection, gratitude and hope.

    FOOTSCRAY TO HOST MELBOURNE’S FIRST EVER LANGUAGE IN COMMUNITY FESTIVAL

    The festival includes a wide range of community language groups, with music and dance performances, children's book readings, badge making, kite making, and other workshops and displays. 

    CHAMPIONS OF THE WEST – LESLEY TWIDLE

    Lesley’s hard work was recognised in the 2023 Victorian Senior of the Year Awards. At a reception at Government House, Lesley was awarded a COTA Senior Achiever Award.

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