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By Danielle Kutchel
A tireless champion for African and CALD communities has been named Greater Dandenong’s Citizen of the Year.
Selba Luka, founder of Afri-Aus Care, received the award at an invite-only event at Springvale City Hall on Tuesday 26 January.
She admitted the award was a total shock, but a welcome one, and dedicated it to the community, staff, volunteers, supporters and sponsors of Afri-Aus Care.
Born in Malawi, Ms Luka often says her heart is in South Sudan as she works closely with the south-eastern South Sudanese community.
Afri-Aus Care was born of her experiences when she arrived in Australia, where she experienced difficulties and hardship in her first years in the country.
By Danielle Kutchel
Having migrated to Noble Park at the age of just 20, Roz Blades AM’s story is a familiar one: a migrant who came to Australia for a better life and devoted her time to making sure the community was the best it could be.
She dedicated her life to serving others, becoming a councillor at the City of Springvale in 1987 and eventually becoming mayor of the City of Greater Dandenong.
Ms Blades has long been one of Greater Dandenong’s best champions, promoting its diversity, multiculturalism and strength.
And on Tuesday 26 January, the city Ms Blades loves so much awarded her one of its highest honours: Living Treasure.
With the spectre of Covid still looming, Australia Day celebrations will look a little different this year.
In good news for those planning a BBQ or pool party at home, the State Government has altered the cap on visitors.
Following reduced exposure risk and continued low community transmission, from 11:59pm on Friday 22 January, the number of visitors allowed in your home has increased from 15 to 30.
The City of Greater Dandenong will host a Make Your Move Fun Run at Dandenong Park from 8am, and a hub for free children’s activities at the Drum Theatre throughout the day.
All Covid Safe guidelines will be fully met to ensure public safety on the day. Registrations are required and attendees are encouraged to visit www.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/australiaday for more information and to check for updates closer to the day.