Deadline: 5-Sep-21
Nominations are now open for the Victorian Multicultural Commission’s Refugee Advocacy Award to recognise people and organisations that support or advocate for the rights and needs of newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers, improves access to settlement services and/or employment pathways, and creates opportunities for participation, contribution and belonging.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals, community groups, and organisations.
- Multiple organisations working together are also eligible.
- Self-nominations are accepted.
Assessment Criteria
- Effectively supports or advocates for the rights and needs of newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers.
- Improves access for refugees and asylum seekers to settlement services and / or employment pathways and opportunities.
- Creates opportunities for refugees and asylum seekers to participate, contribute and belong.
What do I need to make a nomination?
- You will be asked 4 questions to support your nomination.
- All nominations must include contact information for 2 referees. Note: referees are compulsory.
- You may attach up to 5 additional materials to support your nomination, for example news articles, videos or referee statements.
For more information, visit https://www.multiculturalcommission.vic.gov.au/refugee-advocacy-award
