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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190305T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190305T130000
DTSTAMP:20190301T062654
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SUMMARY:Small Business Fair 2019
DESCRIPTION:Small business matters\nAre you a small business owner keen to grow but struggling to manage your time?\nOr perhaps you’re a sole trader thinking about launching your first business. \nThe Australian Government’s Small Business Fair is about to hit Ballarat on 5 March and it’s a great opportunity to find out about the incentives and programs that take your business to the next level. \nHosted by the Department of Jobs and Small Business\, the Fair will feature live demonstrations\, key note speakers\, presentations and practical advice from a business coach. \nThe Small Business Fair is a one-stop-shop where you can speak directly to locally-based Government agencies.\nYou will receive one-on-one advice from small business innovators and experienced small business owners. \nOther topics you can explore include: \n\nimproving your cash flow\, simplifying tax\, and how to receive financial incentives to grow your business and hire staff\ntips to enhance your digital capabilities to expand your customer base and take advantage\nof an unlimited online marketplace.\n\nThe Fair is free to attend\, simply register online today. \nFor enquiries about the Small Business Fair\, please call (02) 6121 3979. \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/small-business-fair-2019/
LOCATION:Mercure Ballarat Hotel & Convention Centre\, 613 Main Road\, Golden Point\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190313T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190313T153000
DTSTAMP:20190301T062654
CREATED:20190301T041607Z
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SUMMARY:Rural and Regional Migration Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Rural and Regional Migration Forum will explore how migration can support local employers to fill labour gaps and grow their businesses whilst contributing to the long-term sustainability of rural and regional communities. \nPlease join us for a Welcome Reception at the Horsham Town Hall on Tuesday the 12th of March at 5.30pm. Complimentary light food and drinks will be provided. \nThe Forum will run from 9.00am to 3.30pm on Wednesday 13th of March with registration from 8.30am. \nWhat to Expect\n\nAs an attendee\, you can expect to: \n\nIdentify the barriers to employers using migrant and refugee talent to fill labour market shortages;\nGain a deeper understanding of the local labour market issues and pressures;\nHear from employees from migrant and refugee backgrounds about what has worked to assist them to settle into the community;\nHear from local employers that have successfully employed people from migrant and refugee backgrounds;\nGain awareness of the tools and resources that are available to employers;\nGain an understanding of locally-led migration and resettlement approaches;\nIdentify actions that will improve co-ordination across existing initiatives and projects.\n\nSpecial Guests\nIn addition to hearing from local employers and employees\, you will also hear from: \n\nLiz Ritchie\, Regional Australia Institute\nDavid Matthews\, Rural Migration Initiative\nAnna Robson and Andrew Keast\, Refugee Talent\nJohn Cameron\, Talent Beyond Boundaries\nAnnette Creek\, Wimmera CALD Workforce Industry Partnership\n\nWho Should Attend\n \nAnyone who would like to contribute to the conversation is welcome\, including: \n\nEmployers facing labour shortages\nPeople from migrant and refugee backgrounds\nCommunity and economic development workers\nSettlement service providers\nEmployment service professionals and recruiters\n\nRegistration is ESSENTIAL by 6 March at https://bit.ly/2MRYjTh \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/rural-and-regional-migration-forum/
LOCATION:Horsham Town Hall\, 71 Pynsent Street\, Horsham\, Victoria\, 3400\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190315T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190315T200000
DTSTAMP:20190301T062654
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SUMMARY:Twilight Market - March 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Twilight Market at the Ballarat Welcome Centre is a family friendly event celebrating community. \nThere will be multicultural market stalls\, entertainment\, food and much more! \nA community event not to be missed! \nThe market will be held at our new location.\n25-39 Barkly St\, Bakery Hill\n(Parking via 17 Princes St South\, Bakery Hill) \nLooking forward to seeing you all there. \nFor more information contact:\n0459 253 060 / 03 5383 0613 / events@brmc.org.au \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/twilight-market-march-2019/
LOCATION:Ballarat Welcome Centre\, 25-39 Barkly St\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190316T110000
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SUMMARY:Harmony Fest 2019: Intercultural Welcome Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Previously a ‘migrant morning tea’\, this lunch encourages mingling\, networking and friendships. \nThis is a free community event. \nBookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/harmony-fest-2019-intercultural-welcome-lunch-tickets \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/intercultural-welcome-lunch/
LOCATION:Sebastopol Library\, 181 Albert Street\, Sebastopol\, Victoria\, 3356\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Libraries":MAILTO:ballaratlibraries@ballarat.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190316T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190316T193000
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SUMMARY:Intercultural Variety Concert 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Intercultural Variety Concert will be held on Saturday\, 16th March at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts as a highlight of Ballarat’s Harmony Fest. \nMany of Ballarat’s finest performers have donated their time for this worthy cause. The spectacular Chinese Lion Dancers\, the colourful Thai and Filipino Dancers; jazz\, soul and operetta singers\, including Prudence Hare and Christine Heald\, Susan Jackson\, Enduring Classics and Daylesford Soul Choir; cabaret star Maureen Andrew pays tribute to Liza Minnelli; the Ballarat Grammar Pipe Band with highland dancing; a jazz piano duet; a classical ballerina\, and the Little Brass Band. \nThis event is a Community Fundraiser for the Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council to purchase a grand piano for the new Ballarat Welcome Centre. This will enable a much needed small venue in Ballarat for intercultural and chamber music events in the future. You can support this fundraising campaign by purchasing a piano key for $250 and a pianometer will measure donations made. Or team up with a group of people to purchase a single piano key. All contributors may choose a piano key and will be acknowledged by name on the pianometer that will be displayed in the concert venue. \nBook now for this fun-filled night of entertainment for the whole family. \n[nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://sa2.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=100957166&presenter=AUBGS&venue=&event=&version&tck=true” text=”Buy Tickets”]\nTickets: $30 (adults) / $25 (concession) / $15 (child under 18) \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/intercultural-variety-concert-2019/
LOCATION:Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts\, 1220 Howitt Street\, Wendouree\, Victoria\, 3355\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190321T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190321T150000
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SUMMARY:Harmony Fest 2019: 'Multiculturalism on the Goldfields' author talks
DESCRIPTION:A series of fascinating talks by local authors and residents\, highlighting Ballarat’s multicultural diversity on the goldfields. \n\n10am – First Nations peoples on the Goldfields by Dr Fred Cahir\n10.30am – Dutch on the Goldfields by Yvon Davis\n2pm – Italians on the Goldfields by Cezare (Chez) Dichiera\n2.30pm – Chinese on the Goldfields by Charles Zhang\n\nThis is a free community event. \nBookings essential. \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/harmony-fest-2019-multiculturalism-on-the-goldfields-author-talks/
LOCATION:Sebastopol Library\, 181 Albert Street\, Sebastopol\, Victoria\, 3356\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Libraries":MAILTO:ballaratlibraries@ballarat.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190324T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190324T190000
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SUMMARY:ROCK the BLOCK 2019
DESCRIPTION:The only locally organised street party led by young people to celebrate our diverse and rich cultures here in Ballarat is BACK! \nRock the Block Culture Fest 2019 is gonna be bigger and better than ever with killer live music provided by a melting pot of local legends and Melbourne royalty TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. \nThe event is open and FREE to everyone of ALL AGES\, backgrounds and cultures! To acknowledge the land we will be meeting on\, we will be kicking the day off with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony performed by local Wadawurrung elders\, followed by traditional Aboriginal dancing. \nNot to mention we’ll be bringing you the infamous rock climbing wall\, food vans from various worldly cuisines – including home made Afghan Chai Khana\, giant lawn games for every age\, circus performers\, henna tattoos\, face painting\, cultural arts and crafts\, painting of a mural throughout the day\, a chill out zone and much\, much more. \nWe acknowledge that this event is being held on the land of the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their elders\, past present and emerging. We would also like to acknowledge sovereignty has never been ceded. \nRock the Block is proudly presented by B’You Ballarat\, Ballarat Council\, Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY)\, Federation University Australia\, and supported by community partners headspace Ballarat\, Bank of Melbourne\, Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council\, Evolve partners and BADAC. \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/rock-the-block-2019/
LOCATION:Federation University SMB Campus\, 107 Lydiard St S\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190328T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190328T173000
DTSTAMP:20190301T062655
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SUMMARY:Language Cafe - March 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Language Cafe aims to regularly bring people from all walks of life together to chat in different languages\, improve English conversation skills\, make new connections and share culture\, food and interests in an informal and inclusive environment. \nAfternoon Tea with light snacks will be provided. \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/language-cafe-march-2019/
LOCATION:Ballarat Library\, 178 Doveton St N\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3353\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Libraries":MAILTO:ballaratlibraries@ballarat.vic.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190412T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC+10:20190412T200000
DTSTAMP:20190301T062655
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SUMMARY:Twilight Market - April 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Twilight Market at the Ballarat Welcome Centre is a family friendly event celebrating community. \nThere will be multicultural market stalls\, entertainment\, food and much more! \nA community event not to be missed! \nThe market will be held at our new location.\n25-39 Barkly St\, Bakery Hill\n(Parking via 17 Princes St South\, Bakery Hill) \nLooking forward to seeing you all there. \nFor more information contact:\n0459 253 060 / 03 5383 0613 / events@brmc.org.au \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/twilight-market-april-2019/
LOCATION:Ballarat Welcome Centre\, 25-39 Barkly St\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ballarat%20Regional%20Multicultural%20Council":MAILTO:events@brmc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC+10:20190425T160000
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SUMMARY:Language Cafe - April 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Language Cafe aims to regularly bring people from all walks of life together to chat in different languages\, improve English conversation skills\, make new connections and share culture\, food and interests in an informal and inclusive environment. \nAfternoon Tea with light snacks will be provided. \n
URL:https://www.brmc.org.au/event/language-cafe-april-2019/
LOCATION:Ballarat Library\, 178 Doveton St N\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3353\, Australia
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