Community Harmony Program gives Bendigo an insight into the refugee journey

Friday 13 December 2019

Bendigo Community Health Services offers a Community Harmony Program that will help your business, school or community group learn more about the refugee journey.

The program is delivered by the Refugee Settlement and Cultural Diversity and Relationships teams.

Support from the Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet allows us to deliver these important programs.

If you would like to learn more about the programs below or organise a session for your organisation please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1200.

Understanding the refugee journey

The workshop will provide a better understanding of the pre and post refugee settlement experiences, programs and services offered to assist with settlement.

Cost: negotiable.

Presented by: Refugee Settlement and Cultural Diversity Team.

For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1200.

Understanding Islam and Muslims in Australia

The workshop aims to provide you with a better understanding of Islam and Muslims in Australia. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to have gained a better understanding of:

The five pillars of Islam
Islamic values
Life events in Muslim families
Women and Islam
Islamic festivals and customs
Strategies for working with Muslim families

Cost: free.

For more information contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1200.

Understanding Karen culture

This workshop aims to provide community workers and service providers with a better un-derstanding of the Karen community and their culture in Australia. At the end of the workshop, participants are expected to have gained a better understanding of: