Background The Father and Sons Program was launched to strengthen emotional bonds between men and young men in Burmese and Rohingya families. Inspired by earlier programs with mothers and daughters, this initiative responded directly to community requests for fathers and sons to also have a space for connection, reflection, and celebration of their relationships. To…
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May
May
Background In 2024, South East Community Links (SECL) continued its Nurturing Healthy Masculinity program with a new group of Year 8 and Year 9 boys at Lyndale Secondary College. Building on the success of earlier sessions with senior students, this program aimed to engage a younger cohort to explore how early interventions could help shape…
07
May
May
Background In November 2024, South East Community Links (SECL) partnered with the Noble Park English Language School (NPELS) to launch the “Inspire Her” program. This is a five-week lunchtime program designed for newly arrived adolescent girls aged 15 to 16. The initiative aimed to build resilient identities, promote healthy relationships, and prevent violence against women…
07
May
May
Background The Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness workshops were delivered to 27 women from the Burmese and Rohingya communities. Building on trust established through a previous Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) program, the sessions aimed to address broader women’s health and wellbeing issues, with elder abuse emerging as a key concern. In partnership with the…
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Apr
Apr
Background Ayesha*, a 50-year-old woman originally from Pakistan, migrated to Australia several years ago with her husband and children. Speaking Punjabi as her primary language and with limited English skills, she moved to Melbourne in early 2023 to be closer to extended family. New to the country and unfamiliar with the Australian rental system, Ayesha…
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Mar
Mar
South East Community Links is proud to partner with ICAN in an exciting new initiative aimed at building a strong, skilled, and sustainable First Nations financial counselling workforce across Australia. Over the next three years, ICAN will work with four community services organisations including Winun Ngari (Derby, WA), HKTC (Darwin, NT), Anglicare NT (servicing regional…
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Mar
Mar
Need help or advice with your bills, fines, or financial issues? We’re here to help. In response to the ongoing cost of living crisis, South East Community Links (SECL) is bringing back our Bring Your Bills event in Springvale! This free event connects you with financial experts, legal advisors, and service providers who can offer…
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Aug
Aug
Background Josie* is a married mother of two young children from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Currently unemployed, Josie lives in a mortgaged property with her family and also owns an investment property that was mortgage-free until she fell victim to a scam. Josie was befriended online by a scammer who convinced her…
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Aug
Aug
Overview Amina fled Afghanistan during one of the country’s worst humanitarian disasters. She reunited with her husband and his family in Australia, but the sudden disruption brought immense challenges. The services provided to Amina struggled to address the numerous traumatic issues and essential settlement needs, which were made worse by language barriers and low self-esteem….
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Jul
Jul
Background The Nurturing Healthy Masculinity program at Lyndale Secondary College focuses on fostering healthy relationships and challenging harmful gender stereotypes among young men. The program commenced in term four, 2023, and continued in 2024. To build on the successes and relationships formed in the previous term, the program aimed to improve emotional literacy, promote healthy…