Many Working Holiday Visa Holders are in a difficult position due to COVID-19 and not being able to meet Visa work requirements within the required timeframe. Please be advised that there is now a FREE visa extension for Temporary Visa Holders (subclass 408) for those employed in a critical industry sector. Even if the visa holder is not currently working – they simply need evidence that there is work pending. This is covered in the attached Eligibility details.
To see the eligibility criteria and apply online please click the link below: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-activity-408/australian-government-endorsed-events-covid-19#Overview The Primary Industries Workers Regional Travel and Accommodation Support Scheme will provide targeted assistance to farming, fisheries and food processing businesses in regional areas experiencing labour shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The scheme will provide new opportunities for WA job seekers, encourage regional work and travel, and help people access jobs in the regions. Apply Here! A new report from Plan International warns that online abuse and harassment of young women and girls is endemic, with Australia having a higher than average rate of online violence, with 65% of girls and young women aged 15-25 reporting abuse and harassment online (compared to the global figure of 58%).
The report warns that half of those who have been harassed online have consequently experienced mental and emotional distress. Please access the report Free to be Online https://www.plan.org.au/publications/free-to-be-online/ Free to be Online is based on a survey of 14,000 girls and women, aged 15-25 in 33 countries, including Australia, Canada, Brazil, Benin, Japan, Zambia the USA and India. The most common forms of online abuse experienced by young women and girls were abusive and insulting language, deliberate embarrassment, body shaming and threats of sexual violence. Harassment and attacks are most common on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Twitter and TikTok. The consequences of online abuse include fearing for physical safety, low self-esteem, mental and emotional distress. Please visit Plan International https://www.plan.org.au/ Don't forget the Manjimup Repair Cafe is open on Monday 5 October at 10.00am - 1.00pm at the Wellness and Respite Community Centre
Headspace Early Psychosis Youth Reference Group have designed and are facilitating a brand new event for young people as part of Mental Health Week – to help young people reconnect with themselves, community and country after the upheaval and isolation of the COVID-19 restrictions.
Join us for an afternoon of art and reconnecting with ourselves, each other, and nature! Three FREE art workshops (sign up to one, two, or all three!) + food + a few other side activities + connecting with friends = YASSS! Saturday 10th October, 1- 4:30pm Lake Monger – Lake Monger Drive near Kimberley St intersection (close to Leederville train station). Look for green headspace marquee near Lake Monger Drive & Kimberley St intersection Creative workshops facilitated by young local artists:
Registrations are ESSENTIAL as places are limited! Please register by 8th October....go to: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/reconnect-youth-art-workshops-tickets-121316315365 Please pass this information on to anyone who knows or is a young person – 12-25 😊 and/ or follow @headspaceearlypsychosis.perth / headspace Osborne Park and/or headspace Joondalup facebook pages to stay up to date! Please direct enquiries to:earlypsychosisyouth@headspacejoondalup.com.au or phone 9301 8900 Event kindly supported by Neami National |
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