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August 2022
Aged and Community – August Activities
Each month we offer fun activities and social outings to older people and people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. If you would like to attend any of these activities, or want to find out more, please contact the Aged Care and Community Services team on 03 6221 0999 or daycentre@mrctas.org.au | www.mrctas.org.au/aged-care/ View Calendar View Calendar (Chinese translation) View Calendar (Nepali translation) All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome…
Find out more »Cultural Awareness Training
This workshop provides the foundational knowledge and understanding needed to work effectively with people from diverse culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. When: Tuesday 9th August 10:00am – 1:00pm Location: MRC Tas, KGV Sports and Community Centre, Level 2 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy Cost: $120 (full fee). Concessions are available. Register here: https://airtable.com/shrBRxiKlrIHeEo5z Enquiries: training@mrctas.org.au Topics include: Migration and diversity in Tasmania including languages Refugee settlement experience Culture and cultural competency Cross cultural differences Culturally sensitive communication These sessions suit anyone…
Find out more »Diversity in Dementia Care Training (Hobart)
Learn about how dementia is experienced by people from diverse backgrounds, and best-practice approaches to care. Cultural competence is now considered critical to appropriate health care service provision. It is also key to services meeting the Aged Care Quality Standards. The Diversity in dementia Care workshop – presented by Dementia Tas and Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care (PICAC) Alliance Tasmania, a program of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania – provides participants with information about dementia prevalence and trends, how dementia…
Find out more »September 2022
Aged and Community – September Activities
Each month we offer fun activities and social outings to older people and people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. If you would like to attend any of these activities, or want to find out more, please contact the Aged Care and Community Services team on 03 6221 0999 or daycentre@mrctas.org.au | www.mrctas.org.au/aged-care/ View Calendar View Calendar (Chinese translation) View Calendar (Nepali translation) All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome…
Find out more »Working with Interpreters Training
The Working with Interpreters workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to work with interpreters when working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) where English may not be spoken or spoken well. Topics include *Role of interpreters *Role of clinician or service provider *Accessing interpreter services *Strategies for communication *Case scenarios and role plays Thursday 8 September 2:30pm – 4.30pm Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, Level 2, 1A Anfield Street Glenorchy This workshop is suitable…
Find out more »Intermediate Digital Class
Come along to intermediate digital sessions every Monday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm. This class will be beneficial if you: Already have some experience using a computer, but want to improve your knowledge, have more confidence working with documents, emails, spreadsheets. Are currently doing an online course in any specialisation and are finding it challenging to work on online tasks Want to know the main principles of digital security Need help navigating your MyGov account or other governmental services Want to learn…
Find out more »October 2022
Aged and Community – October Activities
Each month we offer fun activities and social outings to older people and people with disabilities from a culturally and linguistically diverse background. If you would like to attend any of these activities, or want to find out more, please contact the Aged Care and Community Services team on 03 6221 0999 or daycentre@mrctas.org.au | www.mrctas.org.au/aged-care/ View Calendar All our Aged and Community social group clients are welcome to attend all activities. It is essential to book the…
Find out more »Spring holiday Health Forum at MRC Tas
Bring your family to a Health Forum at Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania! Come and enjoy the forum with our qualified nurses and NDIS team members: Bring your family members Health and wellbeing awareness programs and activities Free food (vegetarian options available) Enjoy some music Games for the children Where: Level 1, 1A Anfield St, Glenorchy 7010, Tasmania. Parking available. Contact Sweta or Sera for more information: Phone: 03 6221 0999. If you need an interpreter, please call 131 450 (TIS)…
Find out more »Community Wellbeing Day – Mental Health Week
The Phoenix Centre is holding a Community Wellbeing Day for Mental Health Week, which is part of a national mental health promotion campaign held in October each year. The theme for Mental Health Week this year is: ‘Awareness, Belonging, Connection’. Where: Tolosa Park, Hut 13, Tolosa St, Glenorchy TAS 7010 (Children playground is available next to the hut) When: Friday 14th October, 10:30am to 1:30pm. Come to MRC Tas at 10:00am if you need transportation or meet us at Tolosa…
Find out more »Photo competition and exhibition – Mental Health Week Launceston
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania and the Phoenix Centre are inviting community members to submit a photo to be showcased in an exhibition in Launceston for Mental Health Week. Take a photo of a place in your community where you feel connection and belonging. The exhibition will be held on the 15th of October at University of Tasmania, Inveresk Library, from 2pm - 4pm. All are welcome. Come and see your photo displayed! Enjoy free snacks, children’s activities,…
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