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Kite flying has always been a part of Mohammad Balkhi’s life. As a child he would run through the streets of Kabul with his friends sending brightly coloured, home-made kites aloft into Afghanistan’s azure skies. Now resettled in Melbourne as a refugee, he hopes to turn his passion into a business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gE-ANmpg

🥳 End of year extravaganza at AMES Australia Springvale! 🙌 Students at our Springvale site had a blast this week with a wonderful end of year celebration. A massive shoutout to the AMES team at Springvale who organised a spectacular gathering for students and staff. 🤩 Big thank you to all our amazing students who shared food and stories and came together celebrating the end of another successful year! 🏫 Visit our Springvale site at 122-126 Springvale Rd, Springvale to learn more and be part of our vibrant student community. Rakesh Saha Educator / Mentor #AMES #AMESAustralia #EndOfYear #Celebration #Springvale

Today, 25th November 2024 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and today UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime will launch the report “Femicides in 2023: Global estimates of intimate partner/family member femicides”. This research tells us that every 10 minutes, partners and family members killed a woman intentionally in 2023. The crisis of gender-based violence is urgent. AMES supports the UN goals of ending impunity for perpetrators, and showing zero tolerance of violence against women, it supports Australia’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, and AMES invests in the prevention of violence against women in culturally and linguistically diverse communities of Victoria and Australia. Be part of the Change with AMES. https://lnkd.in/gXCyFSVV

🤩 Meet Mary, one of our amazing jobseeker clients who recently landed an exciting role as a Recruitment Consultant with WorkVision Australia! 💼 When Mary came to us for assistance, our dedicated Workforce Australia employment mentors sprang into action. They fine-tuned her resume, polished her cover letter, and prepped her thoroughly for job interviews. 🤝 Are you struggling to find work or know someone who needs employment support? Reach out to us today and let us help you achieve your career goals! To learn more, call us on 13 26 37 or visit https://lnkd.in/gM5dv2fk #AMES #AMESAustralia #Employment #Jobseeker #Job #WorkforceAustralia

📣 Visit us again this year at the African Music and Culture Festival in Fed Square! 🎈 We'll be here all weekend and are looking forward to having some delightful conversations with everyone. ❤️ As we prepare for the launch of our Heartlands 2024, we ask you to fill a heart and tell us what Australia means to you! 🙌 So come on down and enjoy a beautiful day out at the 3 day festival! 📅 Friday 15 November - Sunday 17 November 📍 Fed Square African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) #AfricanMusicandCulturalFestival #AMCF #AMES #AMESAustralia #CBD #Melbourne #FedSquare #Festival

For 27 years Jim Revell has quietly been making a difference in the lives of thousands of newly arrived migrants and refugees. His work as a volunteer tutor with AMES Australia has helped untold newcomers to find pathways to employment or education and to build successful lives in Australia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8CtZqyp

📣 Join us once again this year at the African Music and Cultural Festival in Fed Square! 🎈 3 days of incredible fun, excitement and celebration to hit the CBD this November. 📅 Friday 15 November - Sunday 17 November 📍 Fed Square African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) #AfricanMusicAndCulturalFestival #AMCF #AMES #AMESAustralia #Melbourne #CBD #FedSquare #Celebration

It was a pleasure hosting Dr Daniel Mulino, federal MP for Fraser who recently visited our Footscray site and attended a #HSP (settlement) orientation session for recently arrived refugee clients from Myanmar. He spoke to the group about government services they are able to access. #AMES #AMESAustralia #Settlement #Melbourne #Footscray

Imelde Sabushimike is the first woman from Burundi’s ethnic minority Twa people to go to university and to become part of the government in her homeland. Now Burundi’s Minister for National Solidarity, Social Affairs, Human Rights and Gender, Ms Sabsushimike shared her inspirational story at the recent Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) conference in Brisbane FECCA (Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia) Read more: https://lnkd.in/dAc4qF_y

We recently partnered with Kare ONE at the Melbourne Disability Connection Expo organised by Developing Australian Communities. If you are a participant, carer or family member looking to understand how to navigate the NDIS or My Aged Care, get in contact with us. Every NDIS and My Aged Care plan is different, depending on the needs of the client and the services you wish to include. That’s where our AMES support experts come in. We will meet with you to help you understand which programs will benefit you, and be there to support you throughout your journey. To learn more visit, https://lnkd.in/dq8Sj8RU #Disability #AgedCare #Expo #Melbourne #AMES #AMESAustralia