Multicultural communities

Sutherland Shire Council Cross Cultural Connections Event will celebrate diversity and foster understanding among different cultures, by providing a welcoming space for people from all backgrounds to come together and learn from one another through chatting and activities.
Saturday, 15 February, 3pm-5pm
Gymea Community Centre, 33 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea

Mental Health Carers NSW (MHCN), in partnership with NSW Health, has created six resources to support carers, families, and kinship groups in assisting loved ones with mental health concerns. These resources provide tailored information for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, and include details on local support groups, and access to translation and interpreter services.

This post expires on Friday 2 May 2025

The competition provides an opportunity for primary school children in the Georges River area to showcase their artistic talents by creating artwork celebrating the cultural and festival days that are special to them. Winners will be presented with a certificate and a $50 gift voucher for art supplies at the Culture in Colour Exhibition Opening Night. Entries close Monday, 28 April
Information sheet | Application Form | Webpage

Services Australia factsheet: Parental Leave Pay (PLP) – sharing your days and using them flexibly provides information for parents taking time off work to care for a newborn or recently adopted child. Available in Arabic, Assyrian, Burmese, Chaldean, Chinese (Simplified), Dari, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Urdu, and Vietnamese. New parents can also find more translated information about PLP in the Support for parents to care for a newborn or recently adopted child factsheet

This post expires on Monday 28 April 2025

Advance Diversity Services and partners awareness session for the Bangla community on how to access the health care system in Australia, and gain knowledge about Hepatitis B. Child minding available.
Wednesday, 12 February, 10.15am-1.30pm
The Kogarah Stockhouse, 16-18 Gray St, Kogarah
Flyer | Registration: by 7 February, contact Tasneem, 9597 5455 or Qanita, 8383 6714

Brochure with all events | Individual events information:
– Lunar New Year Festival: Friday, 31 January, 5pm-10pm | Cahill Park, 2 Princes Hwy, Wolli Creek
– Chapel Nights – Chinese Classical Music: Friday, 31 January, 6.30pm-8pm | St Magdalene’s Chapel, 8 Brodie Spark Dr, Wolli Creek
– Chapel Nights – Korean Classical Music: Saturday, 1 February, 6.30pm-8pm | St Magdalene’s Chapel, 8 Brodie Spark Dr, Wolli Creek
Craft Workshops:
– Traditional Korean Maedeup Knotting Workshop: Friday, 31 January, 10.30am-12.30pm | Westfield, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens
– Traditional Chinese Scroll Painting Workshop: Tuesday, 4 February, 10am-12pm | Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe
– Cloisonné Handcraft Workshop: Wednesday, 5 February, 10am-12pm | Arncliffe Youth Centre, 9 Townsend Lane, Arncliffe
– Nagomi Pastel Painting of Panda Workshop: Friday, 7 February, 10am-12pm | Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) classes, by TAFE NSW, for permanent Visa holders and Australian residents with a small amount of English language skills. Classes aim to improve participants’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Tuesdays from 4 February, 9.30am-12pm, during school term
The SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot
Registration: online or contact Lisa Faye, 0433 614 246 or lisa.faye1@tafensw.edu.au

South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) classes, by TAFE NSW, for permanent visa holders and Australian residents with some basic English language skills. Participants will develop their digital (phone) skills while practising English by performing basic tasks using digital technology, selecting the tools and apps they need for a range of tasks, and identifying their learning goals.
Fridays from 7 February, 9.30am-12pm, during school term
The SECC Hub, 1007 Botany Rd, Mascot
Registration: online or contact Lisa Faye, 0433 614 246 or lisa.faye1@tafensw.edu.au

Scammers are stealing money and jewellery from women they meet on the street by saying they need a blessing to protect their family from curse or illness. This scam relies heavily on cultural and traditional beliefs to instil fear in vulnerable people with an Asian background.
Flyers: English and Simplified Chinese | More information about scams

This post expires on Thursday 24 April 2025

Georges River Council and partners 2025 English Classes Directory aims to provide guidance to individuals wanting to learn or improve their English language skills. It caters for beginner to advanced English language learners, with a variety of locations, times, and study options.

This post expires on Thursday 24 April 2025