Previous Next NAIDOC WEEK – Heal Country, Heal our Nation! Sydney Multicultural Community Services proudly celebrates NAIDOCWeek2021 (4th – 11th July) with this year’s theme; “Heal Country”.Healing Country is about resolving outstanding injustices which had devastating impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We invite everyone to recognise, celebrate, protect, and maintain all aspects of …
5 Mindfulness Skills Learning SessionsA mindfulness Program for Bangla SpeakersAre you from a Bangla-speaking background? Would you like to learn to better manage stress and have a more balanced life?Session details: Fridays: 16th July, 23rd July, 6th August and 13th August 2021Presented by: Hend Saab, Nishat Ar Alam and Basudha KarkiTime: 9:30am – 12pmVenue: Eastlakes …
The Arts for Health and Wellbeing Sydney Multicultural Community Services invites you to join this safe and non-judgmental space to express emotions, thoughts and feelings through art. This 10 week workshop is run by trained Art Therapist Maria Rosa Casanova. When: Fridays from 23rd July 2021Time: 10am – 12pmWhere: 3 General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville NSW 2032 For registration, …
Are you LGBTQIA+, from a multicultural (non-English) background, aged 50 and above, and living in Australia? Want to share your hopes and fears about growing older in Australia but don’t have much time? Take part in individual interviews at your own time and pace. You’ll receive digital grocery vouchers as a token of appreciation. Find out …
*** A Friendly Reminder *** It is important to stay connected with the people you love especially during this lockdown. The isolation can be devastating for some people.A text message can go a long way. A simple “How are you doing today?”, “Are you ok?”, “I’m here for you” and “I miss you” will suffice. It …
**** International Students Food Assistance **** The Study NSW team is updating the International Student Welfare Services Hub (to ensure information is still accurate). Foodbank received 1,000+ enquiries from international students over the weekend seeking food hampers. They are working with 18 education and charity partners across NSW to determine which distribution centres are open during lockdown. Please …
UPDATE: Stay at Home – NSW Health Public Health Order available in 56 languages. Everyone living in Greater Sydney, Blue Mountains, Shellharbour, Central Coast and Wollongong must stay at home until midnight on 9 July.> More information: nsw.gov.au/covid-19> Translated resources: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/…/Pages/languages.aspx> UDPDATE – 56 Languages below:#Arabic العربية#Assyrian ܣܘܪܝܬ#Amharic አማርኛ#Armenian հայերեն#Burmese မြန်မာစာ#Bosnian bosanski / босански#Croatian Hrvatski#Chinese 简体中文 …
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Sydney Multicultural Community Services (SMCS) is sad to announce the postponement of Refugee Week Picnic 2021 until further notice. After speaking to key stakeholders and following the instruction of NSW Health regarding the interest of public health and safety in lieu of the current Covid-19 outbreak, Sydney MCS CEO, Rosa Loria, has decided to postpone …
REFUGEE WEEK PICNIC 2021 POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS Read More »
Masks are now mandatory on public transport in Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour council areas. From 4pm today masks will be mandatory in all public indoor venues in the City of Sydney, Waverley, Randwick, Canada Bay, Inner West, Bayside, and Woollahra local government areas. Indoor venues include retail, theatres, aged care facilities and …
10 weeks Free! Creative Art Workshop for Emotional Wellness and Personal Development. Are you bored of staying at home? Want to relieve stress? Do you want to make friends? Join our group to: Build your self-esteem ′′ You don’t have to know how to paint or draw ′′ Explore and discover your creativity You can …
