Residents still have time to sign up for important workshops that will contribute to a future where communities across Melbourne’s south east live together in peace and safety.
Tuesday afternoon’s workshop in Springvale marked the half-way point in the Connections That Matter series which provides safe spaces to define and discuss what social cohesion means for our community.
Greater Dandenong City Council Executive Director Strategy and Corporate Services, Marjan Hajjari said, “Communities in our region are wonderfully diverse places where everyone is welcome to live together peacefully even when times are challenging.
“While our communities remain resilient, ongoing challenges such as the cost of living and global conflict place very real and sustained pressure on the social fabric that holds us together.
“These workshops are a great opportunity to come together and explore the role each of us plays in shaping a stronger, fairer future.”
The workshops are open to residents across south east Melbourne and are independently facilitated by Dr Tania Miletic.
Dr Miletic promotes building trust through mentorship opportunities, public awareness campaigns on inclusion and respect, as well as cultural and social activities to strengthen community bonds. For more information please visit arts.unimelb.edu.au/peacebuilding/projects/connections-that-matter-workshops.
The Connections that Matter workshops are part of a social cohesion collaboration between Greater Dandenong City Council, City of Casey and Cardinia Shire Council, the Australian Government’s Office for Social Cohesion, the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.
Registration is essential for the following upcoming workshops:
Friday 12 December
- Time: 9am to 12pm
- Location: Springvale Rise Primary School, 355A Springvale Road, Springvale
- Register by visiting eventbrite.com.au/e/connections-that-matter-social-cohesion-workshop-tickets-1972256456152
Monday 22 December
- Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Location: Bunjil Place, level 1 (Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri rooms), 2 Patrick North East Drive, Narre Warren
- Register by visiting eventbrite.com.au/e/connections-that-matter-social-cohesion-workshop-tickets-1975370883488