VMC declined gifts, benefits and hospitality register for 2022-23

This is a list of details that Victorian Multicultural Commissioners declined offers of gifts, benefits or hospitality for 2022-23.

No.Date of offerDescription of the gift, benefit or hospitalityName of organisation providing the offerDecision
No.
1
Date of offer
1/09/2022
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Office for Women in Sport and Recreation & RMIT - Making Ground: The Participation of Muslim Girls in Sport
Name of organisation providing the offer
RMIT
Decision
Declined
No.
2
Date of offer
1/19/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Chinese New year 2023 - Chinese Museum
Name of organisation providing the offer
Chinese Museum
Decision
Declined
No.
3
Date of offer
1/22/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Maghe Sankranti 2023
Name of organisation providing the offer
Magar Samaj Victoria Inc.
Decision
Declined
No.
4
Date of offer
1/24/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Dinner with the eminent Mr. Peter Varghese AO
Name of organisation providing the offer
Executive Wealth (of the Mind) Circle
Decision
Declined
No.
5
Date of offer
1/26/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AVA's Australia Day Community Event
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Vietnamese Arts Inc.
Decision
Declined
No.
6
Date of offer
1/29/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Australia Day Dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
7
Date of offer
2/3/23
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Official opening of Oak Leaf Education Institute (cooking school)
Name of organisation providing the offer
Obo Okami Japanese Restaurants
Decision
Declined
No.
8
Date of offer
4/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
2023 Bendigo Holi Festival
Name of organisation providing the offer
Indian Association of Bendigo Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
9
Date of offer
5/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Miss South Asia Australia pageant
Name of organisation providing the offer
The committee for Sri Lanka
Decision
Declined
No.
10
Date of offer
8/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Hume Council 2023 International women's Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
Hume City Council
Decision
Declined
No.
11
Date of offer
8/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AGAPI Care International Women's Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
AGAPI Care Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
12
Date of offer
8/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
International Women's Day afternoon tea
Name of organisation providing the offer
National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Victoria (NCJWA Vic)
Decision
Declined
No.
13
Date of offer
11/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
FIWAA IWD 2023 event & its 20 Year completion milestone
Name of organisation providing the offer
Federation of Indian Women’s Associations in Australia (FIWAA) Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
14
Date of offer
11/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Holi Festival at Shiva Vishnu Temple
Name of organisation providing the offer
Hindu Society of Victoria (Australia) Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
15
Date of offer
13/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Moomba Parade
Name of organisation providing the offer
Melbourne Council
Decision
Declined
No.
16
Date of offer
15/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Fr Frank Brennan's book launch on the Voice
Name of organisation providing the offer
Cardinal Knox Centre
Decision
Declined
No.
17
Date of offer
17/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Yarra River Cruise Event
Name of organisation providing the offer
Melbourne Guangzhou Friendships Association Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
18
Date of offer
17/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
GSSC Harmony Week Concert
Name of organisation providing the offer
Greater Shepparton Secondary College
Decision
Declined
No.
19
Date of offer
18/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
High tea
Name of organisation providing the offer
Indian Business Women Network Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
20
Date of offer
19/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
IOV DIVAS VIP 2023
Name of organisation providing the offer
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and Jewish Youth Movement
Decision
Declined
No.
21
Date of offer
21/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Reducing Racism in Greater Bendigo' Forum
Name of organisation providing the offer
City of Greater Bendigo
Decision
Declined
No.
22
Date of offer
21/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Cultural Diversity Gala at Pelican Childcare
Name of organisation providing the offer
Pelican childcare Craigieburn
Decision
Declined
No.
23
Date of offer
21/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Harmony Day film screening - Nuestras Voces/ Our Voices - Latin Stories Australia
Name of organisation providing the offer
The Essential Services Commission (ESC)
Decision
Declined
No.
24
Date of offer
22/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Hindu Nav Varsh
Name of organisation providing the offer
Verdict Global Limited
Decision
Declined
No.
25
Date of offer
23/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Meet and greet with Ukrainian MPs
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations
Decision
Declined
No.
26
Date of offer
24/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
2nd Annual Grecian Ball
Name of organisation providing the offer
The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
27
Date of offer
24/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
2023 IFTAR dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bell St Mall Traders Association (BSMTA) and Himilo Community Connect
Decision
Declined
No.
28
Date of offer
25/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Touch Footy World Cup
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Football International
Decision
Declined
No.
29
Date of offer
25/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Asian Business Women’s Association (AABWA) / Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Australia (NCCA) / Korean Women's International Network (KOWIN)
Decision
Declined
No.
30
Date of offer
25/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
North Melbourne- Holi Celebs
Name of organisation providing the offer
MARG Foundation
Decision
Declined
No.
31
Date of offer
25/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Koala Women's - Celebrating outstanding mother's role model and the achievements in the community
Name of organisation providing the offer
Chollo Community in Australia Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
32
Date of offer
26/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Rajasthani Gangaur Utsav
Name of organisation providing the offer
Rajasthani Kutumb of Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
33
Date of offer
26/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Indian Street Festival
Name of organisation providing the offer
Hindi Niketan
Decision
Declined
No.
34
Date of offer
30/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AMBC Victoria Women's Event
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australia Malaysia Business Council
Decision
Declined
No.
35
Date of offer
30/03/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Melbourne Food & Wine Festivals' "Very French Affair" luncheon
Name of organisation providing the offer
French Consulate Melbourne
Decision
Declined
No.
36
Date of offer
1/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Artist Talk : The Orbis-Anica Gikovska | Sticks & Stones-Paul Kalemba
Name of organisation providing the offer
Hume City Council
Decision
Declined
No.
37
Date of offer
1/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar by ASHCC
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Saay Harari Association
Decision
Declined
No.
38
Date of offer
1/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
Islamic circle of Australia Newzealand
Decision
Declined
No.
39
Date of offer
2/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Bhartiya Nav-varsh - Vikram samvat 2080
Name of organisation providing the offer
Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan Inc. (DJJS)
Decision
Declined
No.
40
Date of offer
4/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AMWCHR’s Annual Women’s Iftar
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights (AMWCHR)
Decision
Declined
No.
41
Date of offer
5/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Bastille Day French Festival
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bastille Day French Festival Melbourne
Decision
Declined
No.
42
Date of offer
8/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar dinner by ALF
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australia Light Foundation
Decision
Declined
No.
43
Date of offer
12/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Ramadan iftar Dinner by SCI
Name of organisation providing the offer
Somali Community Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
44
Date of offer
13/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
UMMA Centre - Doncaster Mosque
Decision
Declined
No.
45
Date of offer
15/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
South Asian New Year Celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Benalla Migrants Association Inc.
Decision
Declined
No.
46
Date of offer
15/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar Dinner Celebrations
Name of organisation providing the offer
Ahmadiyya Muslim Association of Victoria in collaboration with the Hampton Park Uniting Church and Casey Multifaith Network
Decision
Declined
No.
47
Date of offer
18/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar
Name of organisation providing the offer
Swinburne Islamic Society
Decision
Declined
No.
48
Date of offer
18/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Iftar by AACCI
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Decision
Declined
No.
49
Date of offer
26/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Invisible Republic' Documentary Screening
Name of organisation providing the offer
Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Melbourne Chapter
Decision
Declined
No.
50
Date of offer
27/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Eid festival at Pelican Childcare
Name of organisation providing the offer
Pelican childcare Craigieburn
Decision
Declined
No.
51
Date of offer
29/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
TMSS - 25th anniversary celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Tulsi Manas Satsang Sanstha of Vic Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
52
Date of offer
29/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
The Inaugural Celebration of PRD Legal
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bakhtar Community Organisation
Decision
Declined
No.
53
Date of offer
30/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
The First Day of May our traditional
Name of organisation providing the offer
The Hellenic Women’s Network Vic Heliades Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
54
Date of offer
30/04/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Labour Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
The Federation of Greek Elderly Citizen Clubs and The Hellenic Women’s Federation of Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
55
Date of offer
3/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Polish Constitution Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
Commemorative Committee of Victoria, Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
56
Date of offer
3/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
3rd of May 1791 Polish Constitution Day Dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
The 3rd of May 1791 Polish Constitution Day Commemorative Committee of Victoira, Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
57
Date of offer
6/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
75th Anniversary of the Malta-Australia Migration Agreement
Name of organisation providing the offer
Maltese Community Council of Victoria Inc.
Decision
Declined
No.
58
Date of offer
6/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Art exhibition, "LEST WE FORGET AFGHANISTAN"
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bakhtar Commuity Organisation
Decision
Declined
No.
59
Date of offer
6/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
2023 Upava Cultural Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
Uganda the Pearl of Africa Victoria Association Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
60
Date of offer
7/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
The 12 Hour Soccer Marathon
Name of organisation providing the offer
Melbourne Victory FC and Afghan Women National Team
Decision
Declined
No.
61
Date of offer
9/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Europe Day Reception
Name of organisation providing the offer
Italian Consulate General
Decision
Declined
No.
62
Date of offer
11/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Community Dinner
Name of organisation providing the offer
Initiatives of Change Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
63
Date of offer
13/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak
Name of organisation providing the offer
Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak Inc and Victoria's Buddhist Community Celebrating Vesak Together
Decision
Declined
No.
64
Date of offer
13/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Marathi Family Comedy Natak
Name of organisation providing the offer
AB Entertainment
Decision
Declined
No.
65
Date of offer
13/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Community Eid celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bukjeh
Decision
Declined
No.
66
Date of offer
14/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Tamil New Year Celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Melbourne Muthamizh Mandram Inc
Decision
Declined
No.
67
Date of offer
15/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Volunteer Open Day
Name of organisation providing the offer
Mental Health Foundation Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
68
Date of offer
16/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Governor’s Performance Series: VCA Variety Show
Name of organisation providing the offer
Government House
Decision
Declined
No.
69
Date of offer
18/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Volunteer Civic Reception
Name of organisation providing the offer
Hume Council
Decision
Declined
No.
70
Date of offer
20/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Bulgari in Melbourne
Name of organisation providing the offer
Association "Bulgari in Melbourne"
Decision
Declined
No.
71
Date of offer
20/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AMCF Autumn at Queen Victoria Market
Name of organisation providing the offer
African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF)
Decision
Declined
No.
72
Date of offer
20/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
2567th Birth Anniversary of Gautama Buddha
Name of organisation providing the offer
Indian Buddhist Community
Decision
Declined
No.
73
Date of offer
21/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan
Name of organisation providing the offer
Gawad Kalinga Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
74
Date of offer
25/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Voice to Parliament and the future of Country
Name of organisation providing the offer
Conversation at the Crossroads
Decision
Declined
No.
75
Date of offer
26/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Shabbat Dinner Invitation
Name of organisation providing the offer
Arc Centre
Decision
Declined
No.
76
Date of offer
27/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
BACH VIET DANCE concert
Name of organisation providing the offer
Bach Viet Dance (BVD)
Decision
Declined
No.
77
Date of offer
27/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
IPYG Peace Walk in commemoration of the 10th Anniversary of the Declaration of World Peace
Name of organisation providing the offer
Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light
Decision
Declined
No.
78
Date of offer
28/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Halkidikeon Association Aristotelis O Stagiritis Commemoration Day and Wreath Laying
Name of organisation providing the offer
Halkidikeon Aristotelis O Stagiritis and Hal-kidikeon Elderly Club
Decision
Declined
No.
79
Date of offer
30/05/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Governor's Oration - The Contributions of Governors’ Spouses
Name of organisation providing the offer
The Governor of Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
80
Date of offer
5/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
AMEP 75th Anniversary Celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Adult Migrant English Program
Decision
Declined
No.
81
Date of offer
7/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Older, Not Alone campaign launch
Name of organisation providing the offer
COTA Victoria and Seniors Rights Victoria, along with the Victorian Government and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV)
Decision
Declined
No.
82
Date of offer
8/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Department of Education’s Victorian Global Learning Awards (VGLAs)
Name of organisation providing the offer
Department of Education
Decision
Declined
No.
83
Date of offer
9/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
International Yoga Day for Kids
Name of organisation providing the offer
Federation of Indian Associations of Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
84
Date of offer
14/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Masterclass with Daniel Aldrich
Name of organisation providing the offer
Emergency Management Victoria
Decision
Declined
No.
85
Date of offer
14/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Melbourne Chinatown Association 1-Year Celebration
Name of organisation providing the offer
Melbourne Chinatown Association
Decision
Declined
No.
86
Date of offer
16/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
SMRC 30 years of anniversary
Name of organisation providing the offer
Sourthern Migrant and Refugee Centre
Decision
Declined
No.
87
Date of offer
19/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Round table at Parliament House with Sister Jayanti by Victor Perton
Name of organisation providing the offer
Sister Jayanti
Decision
Declined
No.
88
Date of offer
20/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Filipinas in Sport' Event with National Philippines Women's Basketball Team
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian-Filipino Community Services
Decision
Declined
No.
89
Date of offer
21/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Forum: Engaging Multicultural Women and Girls in Sport
Name of organisation providing the offer
CMSport & Vicsport
Decision
Declined
No.
90
Date of offer
21/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
MyHeart Initiative
Name of organisation providing the offer
Australian Malaysia Business Council and TalentCorp Malaysia
Decision
Declined
No.
91
Date of offer
22/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
World Refugee Day - Finding Freedom for Humanity
Name of organisation providing the offer
HOST International
Decision
Declined
No.
92
Date of offer
23/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Multicultural Eid Event 2023
Name of organisation providing the offer
Society for Women Empowerment & Recognition in Australia
Decision
Declined
No.
93
Date of offer
28/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
International Meet and Greet Networking Event
Name of organisation providing the offer
City of Melbourne
Decision
Declined
No.
94
Date of offer
29/06/2023
Description of the gift, benefit or hospitality
Managing Cost of Living Crisis
Name of organisation providing the offer
C20 TST working group
Decision
Declined

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