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SUMMARY:Briefing Meeting about Mapping Social Cohesion Study
DESCRIPTION:Are you a bi-lingual community connector? Join us for a Community Briefing Meeting about the Mapping Social Cohesion Study. \nAs a valued and respected member of the multicultural community\, we invite you to attend an online Community Briefing Meetings on the Mapping Social Cohesion Study we are holding this July. \nThis session is an opportunity to learn about the study and explore how Indian\, Middle Eastern and African communities can get involved. Community connectors and organisations selected for the study will be paid for their work. \nThe Mapping Social Cohesion study is a survey of Australians to gauge their attitudes to social cohesion and other social issues. Indian\, Middle Eastern and African communities are specially welcomed to participate. \nDuring this session\, you will learn:\n1. What the Mapping Social Cohesion Study is about.\n2. Who and why we want to survey.\n3. What the role of a community connector is.\n4. The next steps\, responsibilities and commitments. \nThis survey is being conducted over the next month by the Social Research Centre with the support of Polaron Connect. \nRegister now to secure your spot to one of these sessions:\n1. Wednesday\, the 16th of July 2:00 – 2:30 PM: http://bit.ly/4ljWMVn\n2. Wednesday\, the 16th of July at 4:00 – 4:30 PM: http://bit.ly/4lLnhTz \nFor more information or enquiries\, please contact us at:\nEmail: daniela.g@polaron.com.au or sabrina.a@polaron.com.au\nPhone: 1300 88 55 61.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/briefing-meeting-about-mapping-social-cohesion-study/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250620T143000
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Community and Workforce Freedom
DESCRIPTION:During Refugee Week\, Polaron Connect\, in collaboration with MAX Solutions\, invites you to our Lunch and Learn event\, ‘Community and Workforce Freedom.’ \nThis is the latest edition of our well-loved Lunch and Learn series\, which brings together organisations and community members for a collaborative discussion. The topic for this session is the power of education in creating community and employment freedom. \nThis is what you can expect: \n\nWorkshop-style session on the current challenges faced by communities in accessing education and employment opportunities.\n\n\nInspiring speech by our guest speaker Shugoofa Bakhtary\, CEO of Shugoofa Cultural Association\, who will share her inspiring journey through education and how she has been continuing her advocacy as CEO of the Shugoofa Cultural Association.\n\n\nInnovative solutions through a range of education and training programs delivered by Max Solutions.\n\n\nOpportunity to connect with other participants from the NGO\, academic\, government\, language and community sectors.\n\nAbout Max Solutions \nMAX Solutions\, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 0667)\, provides a range of programs to a diverse cohort. They are dedicated to understanding the aspirations of their participants and helping them select the right courses to achieve those goals. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nThis is a free event but places are limited. Register here to secure your spot. \nShould you have any questions\, feel free to get in touch with Kimberly Mitchiko at kimberly.m@polaron.org at 1300 88 55 61. \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://polaron.org/event/lunch-and-learn-community-and-workforce-freedom/
LOCATION:Suite 8/68 Victor Cres\, Narre Warren\, Ground Floor\, Suite 8/68 Victor Cres\, Narre Warren\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3174\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250611T110000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Online Community Meeting on Protection Visas
DESCRIPTION:Polaron Connect and the Department of Home Affairs would like to invite you to a short community meeting to learn about the Australian Government’s changes to the Protection visa system and their potential impact on temporary visa holders\, especially international students. \nWhy this is important \nThe Department of Home Affairs is seeing an increasing number of temporary visa holders apply for a Protection visa (PV) as a way to stay in Australia to work after their temporary visa expires. This is not the purpose of a PV and these applicants are quickly refused. \nBeing refused a PV can impact future visa applications to Australia and other countries around the world – not just for the applicant but also for their family members. \nIn some cases\, temporary visa holders are paying thousands of dollars to unregistered migration advisers for incorrect advice about Protection visas. \nWhat you will learn \nThe Department of Home Affairs has launched a campaign to educate temporary visa holders about changes to the PV system. As part of the campaign\, Polaron Connect has worked with the Department to create culturally informed\, evidence-based communication resources that are available in 19 languages. \nWe would like to share these resources with you and explain how they can be used to inform your community networks about PV reform. \nThe community meeting is held online on Wednesday\, 11 June 2025 and we are offering two different time slots for your convenience: \n1. Morning: 10:30 am – 11:00 am. Register here: https://bit.ly/43ElGHU \n2. Afternoon: 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Register here: https://bit.ly/43O38WR \nPlease register before Monday\, 9 June. Feel free to invite your colleagues and others in the community who may be interested in this important topic. \nShould you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Kimberly Mitchiko at reception@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/online-community-meeting-on-protection-visas/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T143000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Human Rights in Focus
DESCRIPTION:Polaron Connect invites you to an upcoming Lunch and Learn: Human Rights in Focus.  \nDuring this session\, experienced professionals will share insights into the impactful efforts their organisations undertake to assist refugees and newly arrived migrants. This includes providing essential legal services and helping them settle and integrate into their new communities.  \nWe are honoured to welcome two distinguished speakers:  \n\nIan Tymms from Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation\, an organisation dedicated to assisting street children in Vietnam and rescuing individuals trafficked across borders. Blue Dragon plays a critical role in providing care\, legal aid\, and long-term support to survivors of trafficking. \nGabrielle Marchetti from JobWatch\, an independent\, not-for-profit employment rights legal centre. JobWatch supports workers across Victoria\, Queensland\, and Tasmania\, providing legal advice and advocacy to uphold fair treatment in the workplace\, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised workers. \n\nThis session is an excellent opportunity to network and discuss challenges\, workshop solutions\, share tools\, programs and services that may be available to you and similar organisations.   \nPlease get in touch with us at kimberly.m@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61 to secure your spot.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/lunch-and-learn-human-rights-in-focus/
LOCATION:Polaron Melbourne Office\, 301/22 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Expression of Interest: Snack and Learn
DESCRIPTION:In April\, Polaron hosted our first Snack and Learn event\, “The Curious Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence”. Featuring Dr. Trish Prentice\, Senior Researcher from the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute\, we delved into how AI influences human judgment and decision-making\, particularly in religious and multicultural communications. We also explored practical insights for the ethical integration of human intelligence and AI within organisations. \nWatch the replay: \n\n  \nAs we look forward to continue this series\, we are now welcoming Expression of Interest from organisations and community members interested in being part of important discussion in the community. We are also open to suggestions and contribution on how to make the event even better for our participants. To register your interest or contribute feedback\, please get in touch with us at connect@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61. \n  \n 
URL:https://polaron.org/event/expression-of-interest-snack-and-learn/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250410T140000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:As AI and technology continues to transform our lives\, now more than ever\, we must remain responsive to the communication needs of the diverse communities we work with.   \nIn collaboration with the NSW Statewide Health Literacy Hub and the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Services\, Polaron Connect invites you to the Sydney edition of our well-loved Lunch and Learn series.   \nThis session is called ‘AI\, Health Translation & Intersectionality: Keeping CALD Voices at the Heart of Innovation’. In this session we explores the intersection of AI and healthcare\, tackle some of the emerging issues and attempt to come up with some simple but effective solutions for the communities we serve.  \nThis is what you can expect:  \n\nInsightful presentations on good practice in health communication. \n\n\nEngaging panel discussion featuring industry experts including Dana Mouwad and Dipti Zachariah from NSW Statewide Health Literacy Hub\, Jesusa Helaratne from NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service and Eva Hussain from Polaron Connect. \n\n\nWorkshop-style session on how to solve some of the challenges faced by multicultural communities in accessing health information. \n\n\nOpportunity to connect with other participants from the NGO\, academic\, government\, language and community sector. \n\nEvent Details  \nDate: Thursday\, April 10th\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM\nLocation: Rydges Parramatta \nRefreshments\, workshop materials and goodie bags will be provided.  \nIf you are an organisation and community member based in Sydney and interested in joining the event\, please get in touch with Carla Fuentes at carla.f@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61 to secure your spot.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:Rydges Parramatta
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T111500
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Snack and Learn: The Curious Intersection of Human and Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Polaron invites you to join our exclusive online Snack and Learn event: The Curious Intersections of Human and Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we delve into how organisations can make ethical and informed decisions in an AI-driven world\, while enjoying your own favourite snacks.  \nWhat to expect:  \n\nThought-provoking discussion on how AI impacts human judgment and decision-making. \n\n\nPractical takeaways for the ethical integration of human intelligence and AI expertise. \n\n\nOpportunities to connect with other participants in a relaxed\, interactive environment. \n\nSnack and Learn  \nWe aim to create a fun\, engaging session where you can learn\, share and connect with others over food and culture. Whether it’s a bag of chips\, a treat made with your grandmother’s recipe or a cup of your favourite herbal tea\, bring along a snack to enjoy during the session.   \nGuest speaker   \nDr Trish Prentice – Senior Researcher at the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute  \nModerator  \nEva Hussain – Director of Relationships & Growth at Polaron Connect  \nEvent Details:  \n\nDate: 26th of March \n\n\nTime: 10.30 am – 11.15 am \n\n\nLocation: Online via Zoom \n\nPlease get in touch with Alisson Aguirre at alisson.a@polaron.org or Mehri Vijdani at mehri.v@polaron.org to RSVP and to get a copy of the recording after the session. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://polaron.org/event/snack-and-learn-the-curious-intersection-of-human-and-artificial-intelligence/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250221T170000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250211T015625Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Dispelling Myths about Language Services
DESCRIPTION:As part of our ongoing commitment to collaboration and industry engagement\, we are excited to invite you to join our upcoming Roundtable Discussion\, “Dispelling the Myths about Language Services”  \nWhile language services are an essential and rewarding industry\, common misconceptions persist\, such as “Anyone who is bilingual can be translators” or “Translators can become interpreters”. These misunderstandings undervalue the expertise and professionalism of language practitioners. \nThis Roundtable Discussion brings together translators\, interpreters\, and bilingual workers for a productive discussion on how to dispel misconceptions\, raise awareness of the profession\, and how Polaron can better collaborate with language professionals. Insights from this discussion will help inform Polaron’s client outreach and future initiatives\, fostering stronger industry relationships. \nThis event will feature: \n\nA panellist discussion\n\n\nGroup discussions\n\n\nNetworking opportunities\n\nSession Details: \nDate: Friday 21 February 2025 \nTime: 4 PM – 5 PM AEDT \nLocation: Online via Zoom  \nPlease note that 10 NAATI PD points will be available for eligible participants. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with us at eleanor.t@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61 \nKind regards\, \nThe Polaron team
URL:https://polaron.org/event/roundtable-discussion-dispelling-myths-about-language-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: The role of AI in language services industry
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to acnnouce our upcoming Lunch and Learn event: “Co-Intelligence: The Role of AI in Language Services”  \nThis will be the third session of our Lunch and Learn series\, which brings together organisations and community members for a collaborative discussion. The topic for this session is the role of AI in language services.  \nAI technology is transforming the translation and interpreting industry. On the one hand\, it brings benefits such as improving efficiency and access to information. On the other hand\, it raises concerns about privacy\, as well as inaccuracy and bias in translation.   \nIn this session\, we will explore different perspectives on the role of AI\, its opportunities and challenges\, and the way forward for the industry.  \nIf you are an organisation or community member interested in contributing to this important topic\, please register your interest with Alisson Aguirre at alisson.a@polaron.com.au
URL:https://polaron.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-role-of-ai-in-language-services-industry/
LOCATION:Polaron Melbourne Office\, 301/22 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250130T214500
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250409T012637Z
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SUMMARY:(In-language webinar) Współprojektowanie jako ruch społeczny
DESCRIPTION:Jako społeczeństwo częściej domagamy się możliwości zabierania głosu. Instytucje publiczne także w coraz większym stopniu kładą nacisk na stwarzanie możliwości partycypacji społecznej\, gdyż pozwalają one na wykorzystanie doświadczeń i wiedzy społeczeństwa przy podejmowaniu decyzji. Współprojektowanie czyli co-design to pojęcie używane dla określenia partycypacyjnych i otwartych procesów projektowania\, które umożliwiają szerokiemu gronu osób twórczy wkład w formułowanie i rozwiązanie problemu. \nZogranizowane przy współpracy z Elizą Gaust\, webinarium firmy Polaron “Współprojektowanie jako ruch społeczny” skierowane jest do osób chcących poszerzyć swoją wiedzę na temat współprojektowania. Celem spotkania będzie przybliżenie tematyki współprojektowania i jego znaczenia w naszym życiu. \nSzczegóły sesji:\nData: 30.01.2025\nGodzina: 10:30\nLokalizacja: Online\nRejestracja: https://events.humanitix.com/in-language-webinar-wspolprojektowanie-jako-ruch-spoleczny \nTematyka:\nDefinicja wspóprojektowania\nProcesy i etapy\nZalety i wady\nDostępne techniki narzędzia i metody partycypacyjne\nEtyka i zastosowania współprojektowania \nWebinarium zostanie poprowadzone przez Klaudię Kromer z udziałem Elizy Gaust specjalistki w dziedzinie DEI oraz dialogu publicznego\, Eva Hussain\, właścicielki firmy Polaron. Specjaliści omówią czym jest współprojektowanie\, jak działa jako ruch społeczny\, oraz jak wpływa na różne aspekty naszego życia. \nWatch the replay here:
URL:https://polaron.org/event/in-language-webinar-wspolprojektowanie-jako-ruch-spoleczny/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250122T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250416T010908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T010908Z
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SUMMARY:Community Briefing Meeting about Refugee Experience in Australia Study
DESCRIPTION:Are you a bi-lingual community connector? Join us for a Community Briefing Meeting about Refugee Experience in Australia Study \nAs a valued and respected member of the multicultural community\, we invite you to attend an online Community Briefing Meeting on Refugee Experience in Australia Study we are holding this January \nThis session is an opportunity to learn about the study and explore how you can get involved. Community connectors selected for the study will be paid for their work. \nThe study aims to learn about humanitarian entrants and refugees who have arrived in Australia within the last 10 years. We want to understand their settlement experiences\, sense of belonging and the support they have received since arriving. \nDuring this session\, you will learn: \n1. What the Refugee Experience in Australia Study is about.\n2. Who and why we want to survey.\n3. What the role of a community connector is.\n4. The next steps\, responsibilities and commitments. \nThis survey is being conducted over the next 4 months by the Social Research Centre in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute and with support of Polaron. \nFor more information or enquiries\, please contact us at:\nEmail: daniela.g@polaron.org or luisa.s@polaron.org\nPhone: 1300 88 55 61
URL:https://polaron.org/event/community-briefing-meeting-about-refugee-experience-in-australia-study/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241217T143000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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SUMMARY:Community Briefing Meeting about Refugee Experience in Australia Study 2024
DESCRIPTION:Are you a bi-lingual community connector? Join us for a Community Briefing Meeting about Refugee Experience in Australia Study 2024\nAs a valued and respected member of the multicultural community\, we invite you to attend an online Community Briefing Meetings on Refugee Experience in Australia Study 2024 we are holding this December. \nThis session is an opportunity to learn about the study and explore how you can get involved. Community connectors selected for the study will be paid for their work. \nThe study aims to learn about humanitarian entrants and refugees who have arrived in Australia within the last 10 years. We want to understand their settlement experiences\, sense of belonging and the support they have received since arriving. \nDuring this session\, you will learn:\n1. What the Refugee Experience in Australia Study 2024 is about.\n2. Who and why we want to survey.\n3. What the role of a community connector is.\n4. The next steps\, responsibilities and commitments. \nThis survey is being conducted over the next 4 months by the Social Research Centre in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute and with support of Polaron. \nFor more information or enquiries\, please contact us at:\nEmail: daniela.g@polaron.org\nPhone: 1300 88 55 61\nFeel free to invite your colleagues and others in the community who may be interested in this important topic.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/community-briefing-meeting-about-refugee-experience-in-australia-study-2024/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241203T113000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250411T035915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T035915Z
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SUMMARY:A Community Response to the Multicultural Framework Review (National Online Event)
DESCRIPTION:Following the success of our in-person event in August\, Polaron Language Services\, in partnership with Myriad Kofkin Global\, invites you to join our national online event ‘A Community Response to the Multicultural Framework Review’.\nThe event features a lineup of engaging speakers: \nThe event features a lineup of engaging speakers:\n– Commissioner Sue-Anne Hunter\, Deputy Chair and Commissioner of Yoorrook Justice Commission\n– Eva Hussain\, Director of Polaron Language Services\n– Maria Dimopoulos\, Director & Principal Consultant of Myriad Kofkin Global\n– Georgia Prattis\, Director & Principal Consultant of Myriad Kofkin Global\n– Belle Kwan\, Founder of Jia Collective\n– Rana Ebrahimi\, National Manager of Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network\n– Aisha Novakovic\, Founder of Modest Fashion Australia\n– Blaise Itabelo\, National Manager – Community Partnerships & Engagement of Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia\n– Hakan Akyol\, Executive Director of Australian Multicultural Foundation Research Trust\n– Veronica Pardo\, Principal of Veronica Pardo & Associates \nExpertly facilitated by Maria Dimopoulos and Eva Hussain\, the webinar will include a panel discussion and also feature an impact report from our first forum with key recommendations\, presented by Georgia Prattis and Belle Kwan. \nWe are inviting people from across Australia to contribute to this meaningful conversation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of an insightful and collaborative dialogue aimed at contributing to the direction of multicultural policy in Australia. We look forward to having you with us! \nPlease register by 2nd December 2024 to secure your spot. \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at Polaron Language Services on marketing@polaron.org or 1300 88 55 61. \nWatch the video replay on:
URL:https://polaron.org/event/a-community-response-to-the-multicultural-framework-review-national-online-event/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241202T103000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250411T031640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T031640Z
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SUMMARY:Bilingual Worker Training: Improve Your Translation & Interpretation Skills
DESCRIPTION:This training is for bilingual workers who want to improve their skills in preparation to become interpreters or translators.\nIt is free of charge and is being delivered courtesy of the team at Polaron in response to unmet regional demand. \nWith presentations from experienced interpreters\, NAATI and Polaron’s management\, the workshop aims to help prospective language professionals to improve their skills and gain an understanding of how the interpreting and translation industry works. \nAmongst others\, we’ll discuss pathway to become professional interpreters and translators\, rates and remuneration and business skills required to make this a sustainable profession. We’ll also cover some ethical aspects of the job. \nParticipants will also learn how to use translation tools and technology to make their work easier. By the end of the training\, they will feel more confident and ready to explore becoming a language professional. \nPlease note that registration will close once we reach the maximum capacity of 20 participants.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/bilingual-worker-training-improve-your-translation-interpretation-skills/
LOCATION:Polaron Melbourne Office\, 301/22 St Kilda Road\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3182\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241125T201500
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250411T024834Z
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SUMMARY:华人社区保护签证（Protection visa）社区信息发布会（在线）
DESCRIPTION:作为华人社区备受尊敬的一员，我们诚邀您参加社区信息发布会，以了解澳大利亚政府为阻止 Protection visa（子类866）滥用所采取的措施。 \nProtection visa 的申请对象是那些回国后确实面临重大伤害风险或确实有可能遭受迫害的寻求庇护者（或其家庭成员），而不是那些只想在澳大利亚多逗留一段时间以便工作的人士。澳大利亚政府正在采取行动，阻止有人滥用澳大利亚的 Protection visa 制度，同时确保那些需要庇护的人士能够迅速获得保护。\n在澳大利亚，对于那些考虑申请 Protection visa 的人士，社区在防止错误信息向其传播方面发挥着重要作用。 \n这涵盖了对以下内容的宣传：\n1. 在 Protection visa 申请中提交虚假或具有误导性信息所导致的后果。\n2. 向未注册的移民代理或澳大利亚法律从业者寻求移民协助的风险。\n3. 考虑申请 Protection visa 的人士可以获得免费法律咨询。 \n此次活动由华人社区领袖牵头，并得到华人社区组织的支持，将以中文进行\n我们提供中文简体和中文繁体两种资源，以帮助传播关于 Protection visa 的关键信息，包括您可以与朋友、家人和其他社区成员分享的信息。届时将有一位社区领袖出席，介绍 Protection visa 的变化以及将为您提供的资源。 \n本次活动免费。 \n如需了解更多信息或进一步查询，请通过以下方式与我们联系：\n电子邮件： luisa.s@polaron.com.au\n电话 +61 3 7067 8500\n——————————————————————–\nAs a valued and respected member of the Chinese community\, we invite you to attend a community information session outlining what the Australian Government is doing to stop the exploitation of Protection visas (subclass 866). \nProtection visas are for asylum seekers (or their family members) who face a real risk of significant harm or a real chance of persecution if they return to their home country – they are not for people who just want to stay longer in Australia to work. The Australian Government is taking action to stop people exploiting Australia’s Protection visa system while ensuring those who need asylum are quickly granted protection. \nCommunities in Australia have an important role to play in preventing the spread of misinformation to those who are considering applying for a Protection visa. \nThis includes spreading awareness about:\n1. The consequences of submitting false or misleading information in a Protection visa application.\n2. The risks of seeking immigration assistance from someone who is not a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner.\n3. Free legal advice for people thinking about applying for a Protection visa. \nThis event is being led by Chinese community leaders and supported by Chinese community organisations\, and it will be delivered in language. \nResources are available in Chinese Simplified and Chinese Traditional to support the dissemination of key messages about Protection visas\, including information you can share with friends\, family and others in your community. A community leader will be present to speak about the changes to Protection visa and the resources that will be made available to you. \nThis is a free event. \nFor further information or enquiries\, please contact us at:\nEmail: luisa.s@polaron.org\nPhone: +61 3 7067 8500 \nWatch the video replay on:
URL:https://polaron.org/event/%e5%8d%8e%e4%ba%ba%e7%a4%be%e5%8c%ba%e4%bf%9d%e6%8a%a4%e7%ad%be%e8%af%81%ef%bc%88protection-visa%ef%bc%89%e7%a4%be%e5%8c%ba%e4%bf%a1%e6%81%af%e5%8f%91%e5%b8%83%e4%bc%9a%ef%bc%88%e5%9c%a8%e7%ba%bf/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T201500
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T031408Z
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SUMMARY:Online Community Information Session on Protection Visas
DESCRIPTION:As a valued and respected member of the multicultural community\, we invite you to attend a community information session outlining what the Australian Government is doing to stop the exploitation of Protection visas (subclass 866). \nProtection visas are for asylum seekers (or their family members) who face a real risk of significant harm or a real chance of persecution if they return to their home country – they are not for people who just want to stay in Australia to work. The Australian Government is taking action to stop people exploiting Australia’s Protection visa system while ensuring those who need asylum are quickly granted protection.\nThis includes spreading awareness about: \n1. The consequences of submitting false or misleading information in a Protection visa application.\n2. The risks of seeking immigration assistance from someone who is not a registered migration agent or Australian legal practitioner.\n3. Free legal advice for people thinking about applying for a Protection visa.\nThis event is supported by local community organisations. \nResources are available in various languages to support the dissemination of key messages about Protection visas\, including information you can share with friends\, family and others in your community. A senior representative from the Department of Home Affairs will be present to speak about the changes to Protection visas and the resources that will be made available to you. This is led by multicultural community leaders. \nThis is a free event.\nFor further information or enquiries\, please contact us at:\nEmail: kimberly.m@polaron.org\nPhone: 1300 88 55 61
URL:https://polaron.org/event/online-community-information-session-on-protection-visas/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T170000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250411T024550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T024550Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable Discussion: Addressing Sexual Health Topics Across Languages
DESCRIPTION:Sexual health is essential to our overall health and well-being. Yet there is still a lot of misunderstanding and stigma around the topic\, making it challenging for some multicultural communities to discuss. \nAs an interpreter\, translator or bilingual worker\, you hold the power to connect with people and drive these meaningful discussions about sexual health. \nJoin Polaron and GenWest for this free online event\, where we discuss how to use languages to break down barriers\, create a safe space\, and empower communities.
URL:https://polaron.org/event/roundtable-discussion-addressing-sexual-health-topics-across-languages/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240724T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240724T132000
DTSTAMP:20261102T042135
CREATED:20250411T024504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T024504Z
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of... Celebrating First Nations Languages
DESCRIPTION:Join Polaron Language Services for our latest FREE webinar and discover how community leaders and language providers are keeping the cultural heritage alive through language. During this live and interactive webinar\, moderated by Polaron’s Founder & Director\, Eva Hussain\, will be joined by Uncle Shane Charles\, a strong Yorta Yorta\, Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Elder and Lavinia Napaltjarri Heffernan from the community of Papunya in the Northern Territory. Lavinia is an Indigenous Project Officer (IIP) at the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. She is also a translator and NAATI-certified interpreter in Pintupi-Luritja. Together they will discuss the importance of preserving First Nations languages\, the vital role of cultural sensitivity in language services\, the strategies used to engage with community elders and learn about the complexities of translating First Nations languages. \nWatch the video replay on:
URL:https://polaron.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-celebrating-first-nations-languages/
LOCATION:Online
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