Melbourne's Multicultural Hub

Are you concerned about your hearing? Book now for a FREE hearing check at the Multicultural Hub!

Conducted by Hearing Australia, the tests are quick and non-invasive. If you have concerns or experiencing hearing loss, you will be referred to an audiologist for a full hearing check.

Date: Monday, 9 September, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (20 minute appointments)
Location: 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000

To register contact us on 03 9092 1500 or email [email protected]

Join us at the Hub for this exciting event.

Learn more and register here: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/luminous-2024

We are bringing Luminous to Melbourne!!

In collaboration with the City of Melbourne and Multicultural Australia, we are excited to announce Luminous In The Neighbourhood Lantern Parade!

Come and take part in one of four lantern-making workshops at the Multicultural Hub in the weeks preceding the parade, and create your very own lantern to light up the streets of Melbourne!

Then on the evening of Wednesday 14th August, join the parade around the Victoria Square Precinct and Queen Victoria market, and experience an enchanting evening filled with light, culture, and community spirit.

Learn more and register here: https://www.ames.net.au/blogs/luminous-2024

Special thanks to Multicultural Australia, City of Melbourne and cohealth.

What an awesome night!

📣 Last few tickets remaining 📣

🤩 Join us once again for our exciting annual 'Taste the Difference' dinner event.

😊 Taste the difference gives Melbournians a chance to dine with extraordinary new Melbournians - those who arrived in Australia as refugees.

🌟 Join us and enjoy meals prepared by local and refugee businesses and listen to incredible stories by refugees seated at your table.

🤝 All proceeds from the night will go to AMES Australia People in Need Fund.

Limited tickets available. Book yours today at: https://events.humanitix.com/taste-the-difference

🤩 Join us once again for our exciting annual 'Taste the Difference' dinner event. Tickets are selling FAST!

😊 Taste the difference gives Melbournians a chance to dine with extraordinary new Melbournians - those who arrived in Australia as refugees.

🍽️ It is a unique annual event hosted by AMES Australia in partnership with the City of Melbourne to come together and enjoy a delicious meal made by refugees who are forging their own micro-businesses.

🌟 Join us and enjoy meals prepared by local Colombian and Iranian refugee businesses and listen to incredible stories by refugees seated at your table.

🤝 All proceeds from the night will go to AMES Australia People in Need Fund.

Limited tickets available. Book your today at: https://events.humanitix.com/taste-the-difference

Join the Lions Club for a day filled with cultural celebrations, delicious food, vibrant performances, and more.

This in-person event will be held at 26 Therry St, where you can immerse yourself in the rich diversity of our community.

Whether you're interested in trying new cuisines, watching traditional dances, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, there's something for everyone at our Multicultural Day. Come together with friends and family to celebrate unity in diversity!

When: Saturday, 25 May 2024 (11 AM - 3 PM)
Where: Drill Hall, 26 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000

FREE Entry
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lions-club-multicultural-day-2024-tickets-896010139447

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Lunar New Year Fair …in Melbourne $2 entry

Free English classes at the Hub

English Conversation Would you like to improve your English communication skills, for free? Join us.

Free English Classes

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/easy-reading-circle-tickets-797968815207?aff=oddtdtcreator

📣 Are you a young person between the age of 17 and 25?
👋 Looking for a chance to take part an amazing volunteering opportunity?

AMES Australia's Engage! Program is seeking young volunteers aged 17 to 25 to form the program's 2024 advisory group. The advisory group will advise and share ideas to help coordinate programs and events aimed at young CALD individuals throughout the year.

Visit the link below to learn more and fill the EOI to apply for this wonderful opportunity: https://forms.office.com/r/5tFhAYdGHT

🌟 Ready for a midweek escape?

🧗‍♀️ Join us on Wednesday, Dec 20th, for an indoor rock climbing adventure tailored for young people aged 17 - 25.

🤩 Our youth Engage! program is organising an exciting day out for interested young people to have fun, make new friends and end the year on a positive note!

Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Address: Hardrock Climbing - 4/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Register here: https://bit.ly/46TllRk

🗣️🌍 Improve your English and unlock opportunities!

👨‍🎓 Our English courses open pathways to further study, employment and participation in day to day life in Australia.

🏛️🚨 NEW classes begin on 13 November at:
📍 Melbourne Multicultural Hub
📍 AMES Australia - Lonsdale Street

📚 START your English learning journey with us today!

📢 Eligible clients may be entitled for free English courses under Government funding. Contact us to check your eligibility. AMES Australia is a registered training organisation RTO 0590.

📞 For more information or to enrol, call us on 13 2637 or visit https://bit.ly/3QT6L7D

Free Hearing Check … this December

🗣️🌍 Improve your English and unlock opportunities!

👨‍🎓 Our English courses open pathways to further study, employment and participation in day to day life in Australia.

🏛️🚨 NEW classes begin on 13 November at:
📍 Melbourne Multicultural Hub
📍 AMES Australia - Lonsdale Street

📚 START your English learning journey with us today!

📢 Eligible clients may be entitled for free English courses under Government funding. Contact us to check your eligibility. AMES Australia is a registered training organisation RTO 0590.

📞 For more information or to enrol, call us on 13 2637 or visit https://www.ames.net.au/courses/english-for-living-working-australia

📣Are you Interested in photography? Keen to visit and photograph some of Melbourne's iconic sites?

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️If you are between the ages 17 and 25, you can join AMES Australia's photography workshops to explore your interest in photography. Led by professional photographer, Emmanuel, practice and enjoy the basics of photography by undertaking fun activities around Melbourne!

This is a FREE event.

First Session: Saturday, 11 November 2023
🕜 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Address: 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-photography-workshops-ames-engage-2023-tickets-744699304667?aff=oddtdtcreator

$$$ Financial Assistance Information Session $$$
Multicultural Hub – 506 Elizabeth St Melbourne
Tuesday 14th November – 16:00 – 17:00

Hosted by Good Shepherd, this is a free information session to hear about the following topics:
Information about how to better your financial health.
Information and strategies to sort out bills and debt.
Access to small interest free loans for items and cars (No fees or interest with fortnightly repayments)
Connect to support services such as legal advice.
Have the opportunity to discuss and make an appointment for a personal consultation.
To reserve you spot –follow the link & fill out the form below

https://forms.office.com/r/ZaFiMMHuz3?origin=lprLink
$$$ Financial Assistance Information Session $$$
Multicultural Hub – 506 Elizabeth St Melbourne
Tuesday 14th November – 16:00 – 17:00

Hosted by Good Shepherd, this is a free information session to hear about the following topics:
Information about how to better your financial health.
Information and strategies to sort out bills and debt.
Access to small interest free loans for items and cars (No fees or interest with fortnightly repayments)
Connect to support services such as legal advice.
Have the opportunity to discuss and make an appointment for a personal consultation.
To reserve you spot –follow the link & fill out the form below

https://forms.office.com/r/ZaFiMMHuz3?origin=lprLink

📣 Are you a young person aged 17 - 25? Want to kickstart your weekend with a rejuvenating yoga session?

🧘‍♂️💆‍♂️ The AMES Australia Engage program is offering free weekend yoga classes that will leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

📅 Classes run every Saturday at 11:00 am starting from 11 November 2023.

👉🔗 To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/free-yoga-classes-ames-engage-2023-tickets-739736490757?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

💥📣 Less than 2 weeks to go!!

⚽ If you are between 17 and 25, you can register your team of 7 to 10 players to compete in AMES Australia’s one-day soccer carnival.

🙋‍♂️ Men's only tournament on Friday, 13 October 2023
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dandenong Stadium - 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/6E0uJ85rNB

🙋‍♀️ Women's only tournament on Friday, 13 October 2023
🕙 TIme: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dandenong Stadium - 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/q0CWw6jDuk

🥳 Visit the links and fill the form to register your team for a chance to compete and win prizes.

📱 Digital technology can be confusing, but we're here to make it simple. Join us for our 10-week support sessions, starting from 5 October, 2023, and let us guide you through the world of tech.

🤝 Every Thursday, we'll be here to answer your questions and help you tackle your tech challenges.

💻 Bring your questions about digital technology and your devices (laptops, tablets or phones). Even if you don't own a device but would like to learn more, we would be happy to help you.

📅 Date: 5 October - 7 December
🕰️ Time: Every Thursday (09:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
🏫 Location: 122-126 Springvale Rd, Springvale VIC 3171

📞 To Register, call 03 8644 6159

We are here to help

🎤🎵 Hit all the right notes with our brand new singing classes for young adults! Join our choir and singing classes on this week and discover your inner superstar.

📅 Date: 26 and 27 September
🕑 Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Location: Multicultural Hub - 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

🤝 AMES Australia's Engage program promotes the inclusion and participation of young people in the community and improving their skills and talents.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=E16rdsafeE2SLMNaX3J_bSvOFtDUMApKkOkVfjqtquVUN0ZBTllUMVlOMUpDU1hNRFdSVDUySUI5Uy4u

📣 Join us for an information session on the Voice referendum. Hear from AMES Australia, City of Melbourne and guest speakers.

🗣️ Sharing information on topics and queries that matter to you on the Voice referendum.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27 September 2023
🕟 Time: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
📍 Location: Multicultural Hub - 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/the-voice-referendum-free-information-session-tickets-718312109857?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗣️ Andrew Giles, Bill Shorten, David Manne and Nyadol Nyuon are among a star studded cast of speakers at the inaugural Refugee Communities Association of Australia Conference.
🤝 Gain some insights, hear some stories and share ideas around the theme of Building on the Foundation of Lived Experience.
🌏 There will be a plethora of “not to be missed” sessions, including on: ‘Advocacy and Influence: How can refugee voices be heard’; ‘The lived experience – Refugee stories and journeys’; ‘The role of young people in advancing multiculturalism’, and; ‘Equity and inclusive participation during settlement for people with a disability’.
📅 When: September 21 and 22, 2023
📍 Where: Hotel Ibis, 15-21 Therry Street, and Melbourne Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/rcaa-2023-inaugural-conference/tickets

❓ Got questions about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

📣 ABC News is running a project around the Indigenous Voice to Parliament in order to deliver comprehensive and informative coverage.

🙋‍♂️ Is there something you want explained? What conversations are happening in your community? What is missing in the media coverage?

💻 Fill out the form below, or alternatively you can call (02) 8333 5724 and leave a voice message. This line is being monitored but calls will not be answered by the team.

Got questions about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Tell us what you want to know Help inform our coverage. Share any questions, or tell us what we're missing.

📣 Do enjoy playing soccer? Would you like the opportunity to compete against other teams and make new connections?

⚽ If you are between 17 and 25, you can register your team of 7 to 10 players to compete in AMES Australia’s one-day soccer carnival.

🙋‍♂️ Men's only tournament on Thursday, 5 October 2023
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dandenong Stadium - 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/6E0uJ85rNB

🙋‍♀️ Women's only tournament on Friday, 6 October 2023
🕙 TIme: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Dandenong Stadium - 270 Stud Rd, Dandenong VIC 3175
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/q0CWw6jDuk

🥳 Visit the links and fill the form to register your team for a chance to compete and win prizes.