Our Community and the Local Media: A Positive Move

Our community (the African community) continues to strengthen its positive impact in the local community – thanks partly to an ongoing cordial relationship with the local media. In the recent past, the Daily Advertiser (DA), in particular, has done us proud through regular positive publication of our (African community) engagement in the local development programs.

In the last few days, the DA has been focusing on all things good about Wafrica, African students studying at CSU, and individual members of our community. See, for example, the pictures attached.

On behalf of the larger African community, Wafrica would like to say THANKYOU to the DA.

It is encouraging to approach the end of the year on a positive note and hope that in the coming years, we as a community will continue to support one another, work together, participate in community development, do our part in creating a socially inclusive and harmonious society, and flourish as citizens in this place we now call home.  

During this festive season, let us all enjoy and share with one and all. Take care, obey and observe the laws and be mindful of those that are still struggling for PEACE around the world.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Kind regards,

Wafrica Inc, Executive, Dec 2012

PS:

1.       This year also, Wafrica inc was recognised through the National Volunteer Awards for its contribution to the local community – Congratulations!

2.       To all members of the community who graduated from CSU and TAFE with flying colours, we are proud of you – Congratulations and keep up the good effort.

Come and add your voice - Anti-Racism strategies

Did you read the following.... if so, are you coming? or have you submitted your written views?

 

Subject: National Anti-Racism Strategy consultation - Wagga Wagga [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear colleague,

I would like to invite you to attend a consultation in Wagga Wagga as part of the development of the National Anti-Racism Strategy.

The aim of the Strategy is to promote a clear understanding in the Australian community of what racism is and how it can be prevented and reduced. The Australian Government committed to developing a National Anti-Racism Strategy as part of Australia’s multicultural policy, The People of Australia. It is anticipated that the Strategy will be launched in July 2012 and implemented between 2012 and 2015.

As the Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission, I am leading the development of the Strategy. I am very keen to hear how racism affects communities around Australia, and what we should be doing about it.

The consultation will be held on Friday 27 April, 2pm – 4pm at the Seniors Community Centre, Tarcutta Street, Wagga Wagga.

There is no cost to attend the consultation but we ask that you register as spaces are limited. You can register by emailing antiracismsecretariat@humanrights.gov.au or phoning (02) 9284 9847 or 1800 620 241 (TTY). Please advise when registering if you have any accessibility requirements or if you require an interpreter.

I would appreciate your assistance in forwarding this information to your colleagues and networks.

For more information about the National Anti-Racism Strategy visit: http://www.humanrights.gov.au/antiracism  

Regards,

Helen

Dr Helen Szoke
Race Discrimination Commissioner
Australian Human Rights Commission

Level 3, 175 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
E helen.szoke@humanrights.gov.au W www.humanrights.gov.au

Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday

Are you keen to start a day care in Wagga?

Subject: TRAINING DAY FOR FAMILY DAY CARE!

Hello everyone,

 

I wish to inform you of an upcoming training day organised by Family Day Care .

 

We have a trainer coming from Sydney.

 

The training Day will be held on Wednesday 2nd May 2012 

Starting time is 9.00am until 4.00pm

 

This one day will be a First Aid Certificate.

 

Follow up from this will be a Certificate 3 in Children 's Services.

Which will be held over 12months each Saturday.

 

The aim of this training is to provide self employment in Family Day Care/before and after school care .

 

Those wishing to attend will need to have a drivers licence for transporting children home from school,

 

For more information, email afro_wagga@yahoo.com 

This training is of no cost to participants initially but once employed a small amount will be deducted to cover expenses.

 

Please pass this information onto anyone interested in Family Day Care.

 

Thanking You,

Suzan Tangon