VicRoads now provides a range of online instructional videos in English, Vietnamese, Dari, Mandarin, Arabic and Punjabi. The videos cover a range of common transactions that are familiar to many Victorians including how to register a car, how to transfer your registration, how to obtain concession rates on your registration and licensing fees, information on demerit points and the documents to provide for evidence of identity. Information is presented in a personalised, engaging style by different presenters for each language group.

Guidelines and nomination forms for the 2012 Multicultural Awards for Excellence will be available from early August on the VMC website. The annual awards program was established in 2002 to recognise and reward the contributions of individuals and organisations that promote the social, economic and cultural benefits of Victoria's multicultural community. The event is hosted by the Governor of Victoria, and is attended by more than 500 members of Victoria’s multicultural and multifaith community.

Come and meet the artists at work! This is a great opportunity to explore and discover the unique creative expression of twelve visual artists with a disability who are achieving their dreams and goals. The group has explored various approaches to drawing, painting, printmaking, creative collage and mixed media to express their individual and innate talents. This is an opportunity to see the artists’ work in a stimulating and unique environment. The DnD Art group is supported by the Migrant Resource Centre North West and Arts Access Victoria.

Researching your family history can reveal amazing stories and connections. This August, Yarra Plenty Library focuses on the art of genealogy. Begin your journey into your family’s history, learn new research skills and find out how to write memoirs with events at all branches.

With the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 in force, it’s time to update your equal opportunity practice. The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has a range of workshops available in 2012 to help you understand your equal opportunity and human rights obligations and move towards best practice. The Commission can meet all your training needs, with free and cost-effective workshops scheduled in Carlton, metropolitan areas and regional Victoria. They also offer targeted workshops for employers, union delegates, government employees and advocates, and can customise training to deliver at your workplace.

The Capoeira Angola Community Access Project is an exciting project happening at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub through The Escola de Capoeira Angola Mato Rasteiro (ECAMAR). Capoeira is a way  of exploring self-expression, wellbeing, community, culture and language through music, movement and songs. The program is offered free to socially and economically disadvantaged community members and is open to people of all cultural backgrounds.