This is a FREE event funded through the VMA5 - Volunteer Management Activity project - Eastern Region, which is funded by the Department of Social Services and managed by Volunteering Victoria. You can find out more about the VMA here: Volunteer Management Activity 2022 - 2026 - Volunteering Victoria

The Migrant Information Centre (Eastern Melbourne) (MIC) has specialised in supporting people from migrant and refugee backgrounds since its establishment in 1999. Join us for an interactive workshop on Cultural Competency and Awareness with a focus on the volunteering space.

Topics will include:

- Multicultural Clients

- Migration Journeys & Settlement

- Demographics in the East

- Learning about Communities from Burma

- Barriers for accessing services and groups

- Engaging with Multicultural Communities

Please note, this is an ONLINE only event - we are also running an in-person session at the EV Strengthening Communities office in Ringwood on Monday 7 October.