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31/07/2024

Growing together at the Hive Community Garden

The Hive promotes community spirit, health, and cultural exchange through gardening. Planned expansions aim to enhance this vibrant social hub, providing better facilities for all participants.

30/07/2024

Towards Fairness: SMRC contributes to shaping a multicultural Australia

SMRC made a submission to the Multicultural Framework Review. This report outlines 29 recommendations to strengthen Australia’s multicultural fabric, with SMRC advocating for inclusivity and anti-racism initiatives.

The group stands out the front of the Philip Island RSL with big smiles on their faces.

23/07/2024

Retreat for carers in Phillip Island

Caring for loved ones is intrinsically rewarding but can also be overwhelming at times. Six carers from the Support for Carers Program ad the opportunity to take a break from their caring duties and attend a weekend retreat at Philip Island.

11/07/2024

Supporting older migrants and refugees: best practice and recommendations

Senior Manager Settlement Services recently reflected on older migrants as a priority group in the SETS program.

10/07/2024

Refugee Week event highlights with SMRC

SMRC actively participated in the City of Greater Dandenong Refugee Week event, the Cardinia Fusion Festival, and the Knox Multicultural Networking Event. These events highlighted SMRC’s commitment to inclusivity and support for refugees and migrants.

Group of volunteers posing in front of the view from Sky High Mount Dandenong

28/06/2024

Health and Wellbeing Newsletter – June 2024

Message from the Senior Manager, Nicola Bull. Hello everyone,I would love to take this opportunity to introduce myself, I am Nicola Bull, Nicky if I am good and Nicola if I am naughty. Normally known as the lady with the pink hair. I joined the team at SMRC on the 13th May 2024 as the … Continued