All Graduates Interpreting & Translating
Description
Established in 1990, we provide services to all state and federal government departments, hospitals, schools, non-profit organisations and to some of Australia's largest corporations. We are wholly Australian-owned.
Our core services are:
* On-site interpreting from Melbourne and Sydney
* Telephone interpreting 24/7 Australia-wide
* Video interpreting Australia-wide using Polycom and Cisco video conferencing systems
* Translation services
Contact Details
| Address | Suite 802/Level 8/343 Little Collins Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| Business Phone | 03 9605 3000 |
| Website | http://www.allgraduates.com.au |
| admin@allgraduates.com.au | |
| Contact Person |
ANECSYS
Description
ANECSYS is a leading full service translation, localisation and multicultural communication agency for business, enterprise and government - enabling 400+ brands to communicate with confidence and boost time-to-market in 96 languages.
Activities
Our solutions include an array of service areas: Translati8on, Localisation, Multicultural Marketing, Media, Desktop Publishing and Design, Voice Over Talent and Subtitling.
Contact Details
| Address | World Trade Centre Tower 4/Level 10/611 Flinders Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| Business Phone | 03 9670 8478 |
| Mobile Phone | 0488 050 222 |
| Website | http://www.anecsys.com |
| admin@anecsys.com | |
| Contact Person |
Australian Multicultural Foundation
Description
To cultivate in all Australians a strong commitment to Australia as one people drawn from many cultures and by so doing to advance its social and economic well-being;
The promotion of an awareness among the people of Australia of the diversity of cultures within Australia and the contribution of people from all cultures to the development of Australia; and
The spread of respect and understanding between all cultural groups through any appropriate means.
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 538 CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053 |
| Business Phone | 03 9347 6622 |
| Website | http://www. amf.net.au |
| Contact Person |
Ballarat China Community Committee
Description
China Challenge held in October each year.
Annual competition for primary school children.
Activities
Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5.00pm at the Town Hall.
Contact Details
| Address | 3 Parker Street LAKE WENDOUREE VIC 3350 |
| Business Phone | 03 5331 5847 |
| Contact Person | Jim Quinn |
Ballarat Regional Multicultural Centre
Description
Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council Inc. (BRMC) is the peak multicultural agency in the Central Highlands Grampians Region (CHGR). There are 24 Cultural Associations/Groups plus numerous Individual and Associate members affiliated with BRMC.
Our mission is to work in partnership with other community organisations, Cultural Associations and members to actively promote multiculturalism, cultural diversity and the well-being of all migrant communities throughout the Region.
Activities
Programs provided include
* Social participation
* Economic wellbeing
* Independence
* Personal wellbeing
* Community connectedness
* Settlement related information
* Advice
* Advocacy
* Assistance to access services
Operating Hours
9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 1418 BAKERY HILL VIC 3354 |
| a.foley@brmc.org.au | |
| Business Address | 25-39 Barkly Street, Ballarat |
| info@brmc.org.au | |
| hy.lim@brmc.org.au | |
| s.ryan-evers@brmc.org.au | |
| Website | http://www.brmc.org.au |
| Business Phone | 03 5383 0613 |
| Contact Person |
Ballarat Rural Australians For Refugees
Description
Ballarat Rural Australians for Refugees supports refugees and people seeking asylum in detention centres and within the Ballarat community.
Contact Details
| Address | 21 Kinnane Court BALLARAT NORTH VIC 3350 |
| maureen.doonan@gmail.com | |
| Website | http://www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au |
| Mobile Phone | 0418 383 802 |
| Contact Person |
Ballarat-Inagawa Sister City Relationship
Description
To promote international goodwill and understanding. To assist in facilitating community involvement in sister city activities with Inagawa-Cho and a range of cultural activities with Japan.
Activities
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Contact Details
| Address | C/- City of Ballarat PO Box 655 BALLARAT VIC 3353 |
| info@ballarat.vic.gov.au | |
| Business Phone | 03 5320 5500 |
| Contact Person |
Chinese Australian Cultural Society
Description
To provide the Chinese people, their descendants and all other persons with an interest in Chinese culture the opportunity to come together for the purpose of promoting friendship, cultural exchange and understanding.
To work within the multicultural frameworks established by all levels of government to ensure that people of Chinese and all other ethnic backgrounds are supported and given an opportunity to assimilate into the Ballarat community
Activities
* Lion Team Training
* Language Classes
* Tai Chi Classes
* Ladies Danding Group
* Golden Dragons Ballarat
* Community Events
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 2038 BAKERY HILL VIC 3354 |
| info@chineseballarat.org.au | |
| Website | http://www.chineseballarat.org.au |
| Mobile Phone | 0422 343 357 |
| Contact Person | Bill |
Cultural Diversity Coordinator
Description
Multicultural Development.
Cultural Diversity Strategy.
Multicultural Ambassador Program
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 655 BALLARAT VIC 3353 |
| francessalenga@ballarat.vic.gov.au | |
| Business Phone | 03 5320 5853 |
| Contact Person | Frances Salenga |
Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils In Aust
Description
FECCA is the peak, national body representing Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. FECCA's role is to advocate, lobby and promote issues on behalf of its constituency to government, business and the broader community.
Our work is not limited to this. FECCA also strives to protect the fundamental rights of all Australians, regardless of cultural, spiritual, gender, linguistic, racial, social, political or other affiliations or connections.
Activities
In undertaking this work, FECCA monitors a wide range of issues including:
* Policy and advocacy
* Awareness Raising
* Capacity Building, supporting the multicultural sector
* Leadership and Representation
* Outreach and Partnerships
* Governance and Sustainability : Building for Internal Strength
Contact Details
| Address | Fecca House 1/4 Phipps Close DEAKIN ACT 2600 |
| Business Phone | 02 6282 5755 |
| admin@fecca.org.au | |
| Website | http://www.fecca.org.au |
| Contact Person |
Harvest Ministry Of Food Ballarat
Description
Food bank on Fridays for people experiencing food insecurity.
Activities
Food Bank
Corner of Mair and Dawson Street, Ballarat.
Operating Hours
Friday 1:30pm-2:00pm
Contact Details
| Address | 503 Mair Street BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 |
| Business Phone | 03 5331 5957 |
| Website | http://www.harvestfoodministry.org.au |
| Office@hilltop.church | |
| Contact Person | Natasha Fairall |
Immigrant Womens Domestic Violence Service
Description
WDVS gives voice and provides culturally sensitive services, statewide, to meet the needs of women and children from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds (CALD) backgrounds affected by domestic violence.
IWDVSs vision is for all women and children to be in control of their own lives in a society free from violence, that includes discrimination.
Activities
We believe in feminist and human rights principles.
We prioritise the importance of achieving safety.
We respect womens individual differences and values.
We uphold the rights of women to make their own decisions.
We honour confidentiality, trust and the right to privacy.
We foster the professionalism of our staff and Board.
We acknowledge the importance of working collaboratively.
Contact Details
| Address | GPO Box 2905 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 |
| iwdvs@infoxchange.net.au | |
| Website | http://www.iwdvs.org.au |
| Business Phone | 03 8413 6800 |
| Toll Free Number | 1800 755 988 |
| Contact Person |
Inclusion Support Noahs Ark
Description
Inclusion Support Agencies focus on the following:
* Children from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds. including refugee children and Australian South Sea Islander children.
* Children with ongoing high support needs, including children with a disability.
* Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander children.
Activities
The agency work in partnership with all eligible Federation Government funded childcare and early learning services to build their capacity to include children with additional needs and disabilities.
Contact Details
| Address | 15 Dawson Street South BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 |
| isa.wimmera@noahsarkinc.org.au | |
| Website | http://www.noahsarkinc.org.au |
| Business Phone | 03 5338 8854 |
| Contact Person | Cathie Coles |
Intercultural Employment Pathways Ballarat
Description
The Intercultural Employment Program (IEP) aims to enhance social inclusion, employment and education pathways for culturally and linguistically diverse men, women and youth.
Activities
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Contact Details
| Address | C/- Ballarat Library Services 178 Doveton Street North BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350 |
| Business Phone | 03 5320 5180 |
| Contact Person |
International & Multicultural Student Supp - Fed U
Description
The International Student Support (ISS) office provides assistance to students who may experience difficulty adjusting to life at university and in Victoria. The support staff provides guidance and support through a number of programs and support options, including a peer support program, social activities and information sharing opportunities, individual assistance and a student committee.
Activities
Operates from SMB (Tuesday and Friday) - Building D (Student HQ building)
Phone 5327 8089
Contact Details
| Address | Floor1/Building U/Room 117 University Drive MOUNT HELEN VIC 3350 |
| Website | http://federation.edu.au/international/student-support |
| Business Phone | 03 5327 9446 |
| Contact Person |
International Students Care Services
Description
The International Students Care Service (ISCS) provides friendly and professional advice, information, support and referral to local services and community services:
* Crisis intervention and support in emergency situations.
* Information about accommodation and housing providers.
* Legal issues.
* Health issues.
* Social Isolation.
* Advocacy to colleges and training providers.
Contact Details
| Address | Level 2/19-21 Argyle Place CARLTON SOUTH VIC 3053 |
| info@iscs.vic.gov.au | |
| Toll Free Number | 1800 056 449 |
| Website | http:///www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/living_in_melbourne/support-services/international-student-care-service |
| Contact Person |
Migrant Women's Support Group
Description
Multicultural meals/cooking, choir (every fortnight) - no experience needed, workshops and more.
Operating Hours
11.00am to 2.00pm every Tuesday, Eureka Memorial Hall, Stawell Street South, $4 per person including lunch.
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 5521 BAKERY HILL VIC 3354 |
| Business Phone | 03 5339 8205 |
| Contact Person | Sulaika Dhanapala |
National Accreditation Auth For Translators & Inte
Description
The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd (trading as NAATI) is the national standards and accreditation body for translators and interpreters in Australia. It is the only agency that issues accreditations for practitioners who wish to work in this profession in Australia. The company is jointly owned by the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments of Australia.
Contact Details
| Address | Lonsdale Court Suite 14/Level 1 Lonsdale Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| Business Phone | 03 9642 3301 |
| Contact Person |
ONCALL Interpreters & Translators Agency Pty Ltd
Description
To ensure clear and accurate communication with people who do not share the same language or culture, or if you have documentation to be translated from one language to another or to multiple languages, you will require the services of professional interpreters and translators. At ONCALL we provide reliable, competitive and professional integrated language services and cross cultural communication solutions.
Contact Details
| Address | Level 3/3 Bowen Crescent MELBOURNE VIC 3004 |
| Business Phone | 03 9867 3788 |
| Website | http://oncallinterpreters.com |
| Contact Person |
Refugee & Asylum Seeker Support Services
Description
BRMC welcomes refugees and people seeking asylum. We offer volunteering opportunities, referrals for employment and training, information links to services, as well as fundraising for critical support at the Ballarat Welcome Centre.
Eligible migrants are also assisted through our Settlement Services Program.
Activities
Ballarat Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support Network (BRASSN) meet monthly at 1pm on the first Monday of each month at the Ballarat Welcome Centre. This group plans support, social engagement, financial support and mentoring through community partners.
Contact Details
| Address | 25-39 Barkly Street BALLARAT EAST VIC 3350 |
| Contact Person |
Refugee Council of Australia
Description
The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) is the national umbrella body for refugees and the organisations and individuals who support them. It has more than 130 organisational members and 250 individual members.
Formed in 1981, RCOA is a non-profit organisation registered as an incorporated association in the Australian Capital Territory. It is funded through contributions from its members and by project grants from philanthropic bodies and government agencies.
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 13303 LAW COURTS VIC 8010 |
| Website | http://www.refugeecouncil.org.au |
| Business Phone | 03 9600 3302 |
| Contact Person |
Sri Lankan Association
Description
To respond first and foremost to the needs and concerns of the Sri Lankan community living in Ballarat. The actively promote the Sir Lankan culture within the Ballarat community. To undertake community education, cross cultural awareness and community harmony and help development of members skills. To actively support International Students, other resident students and their families of Sri Lankan origin in Ballarat. To actively promote links and projects with Sri Lanka.
Committee Meetings
Activities
Sri Lankan National Day - 4 February
Sri Lankan New Year - 13 April
Contact Details
| Address | 400b Forest Street WENDOUREE VIC 3355 |
| s.jayasekera@ballarat.edu.au | |
| Mobile Phone | 0417 368 505 |
| Contact Person | Dr Samudra Jayasekera |
Translating & Interpreting Service (TIS)
Description
The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National) is an interpreting service provided by the Department of Home Affairs for people who do not speak English and for agencies and businesses that need to communicate with their non-English speaking clients.
TIS National has:
more than 50 years' experience in language services
access to more than 3000 contracted interpreters across Australia
access to interpreters speaking more than 160 languages.
Activities
We provide:
Immediate phone interpreting.
ATIS automated voice-prompted immediate phone interpreting.
Pre-booked phone interpreting.
On-site interpreting.
Illegal Maritime Arrival (IMA) interpreting.
The TIS National immediate phone interpreting service is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year for the cost of a local call for any person or organisation in Australia who needs an interpreter.
Contact Details
| Address | GPO Box 241 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 |
| Contact Number | 131 450 |
| Website | http://www.tisnational.gov.au |
| Contact Person |
Victorian Multicultural Commission
Description
The Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) provides the government with independent and responsive advice. It also promotes the participation of Victorians regardless of their ethnicity, culture and religious background in building a successful future for us all.
The Victorian Multicultural Commission runs a grant program to assist ethnic and community based organisations with programs and activities that help to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Contact Details
| Address | GPO Box 4698 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 |
| info@vmc.vic.gov.au | |
| Business Address | 3/3 Treasury Place, East Melbourne 3000 |
| Website | http://www.multicultural.vic.gov.au |
| Business Address | Level 11/1 Spring Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 |
| Business Fax | 03 9651 0612 |
| Business Phone | 03 7005 1226 |
| lauren.townrow@dpc.vic.gov.au | |
| Business Phone | 03 9651 0651 |
| Contact Person |
VITS Language Link
Description
Clients of VITS LanguageLink know that they can turn to the professional team at VITS LanguageLink and receive all the language service assistance they require.
Contact Details
| Address | 1st Floor/371 Spencer Street MELBOURNE VIC 3000 |
| Business Phone | 03 9280 1941 |
| Website | http://www.vits.com.au |
| Contact Person |
Voice FM Ethnic Programs
Description
99.9 Voice FM has a great diversity of programs, including programs in the following languages; Greek, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Filipino, German and Thai and Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese). Overseas and local news, interviews and community issues as well as music from the homeland are presented. Contact Voice FM to obtain details about the programming of these broadcasts. Voice FM are always on the lookout for more volunteers for programs in languages they do not have yet.
Operating Hours
24 hours a day
Contact Details
| Address | PO Box 149 BALLARAT VIC 3353 |
| info@voicefm.com.au | |
| Business Phone | 03 5333 1201 |
| Website | http://www.voicefm.com.au |
| Business Fax | 03 5332 9540 |
| Business Address | 15 Dawson Street South, BALLARAT VIC 3350 |
| Contact Person |