Multicultural communities

Advance Diversity Services, Kogarah Community Services (KCS) and Bayside Council event will ring in the festive new year, with chai, meditation, and cultural performances.
Tuesday, 14 April, 10am-1pm
Dharaggang Park, 2 Guess Ave, Wolli Creek
Flyer | Registration

Advance Diversity Services invites members of the Nepalese community to an opportunity to socialise and contribute to the environment, by cleaning up Hogben Park and surrounding bushland on Clean Up Australia Day 2026. All age groups welcome.
Sunday, 8 March, 8.30am-10.30am
Hogben Park, Cnr Harrow Rd & Railway Pde, Kogarah
Registration

Due to recent wet weather and forecasted rain, the Festival has been postponed. The Festival ushers in the Year of the Horse with cultural displays, traditional performances, lion dances and martial arts demonstrations.
Saturday, 7 March, 5pm-10pm
Cahill Park, 2 Princes Hwy, Wolli Creek
Event program | Website

Kai’Mia Community workshop for migrant women and girls, offering a gentle and empowering creative wellbeing experience designed to help express emotions, explore identity, and reconnect with their inner strength.
Friday, 27 March, 10am-12pm
Kai’Mia Community, 39 Gymea Bay Rd, Gymea
Flyer | Bookings: Dallal Zonino, 0478 111 257 or dzonino@kaimia.org.au

Harmony Week event to celebrate diversity, unity and community. The family-friendly event will feature an array of local group performances showcasing music, dance and cultural expression from all corners of the Sutherland Shire community.
Sunday, 22 March, 10am-1pm
Gardens of Hazelhurst Arts Centre, 782 Kingsway, Gymea
Flyer | Website | Contact: communities@ssc.nsw.gov.au

Bayside Council night event for everyone to break their fast and enjoy a range of food offerings from all over the world. Activities for children will be available.
Saturday, 14 March, 7pm-11.30pm
Waltz St, Rockdale
Facebook event page

Primary school children in the Georges River area have the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents by creating artwork celebrating the cultural and festival days that are special to them. Winners will get a certificate and a $50 gift voucher for art supplies at the Culture in Colour Exhibition Opening Night. Entries close Sunday, 26 April
Information sheet | Application Form | Webpage

Introductory technology classes for Ukrainian-speaking seniors.
Mondays, 10am-12pm, on the following dates:
– Computers: 2 March | Registration
– Cyber Safety: 9 March | Registration
– Online Shopping & Banking: 16 March | Registration
– Smartphones: 23 March | Registration
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Contact: 9562 1821 or enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au

A simple step-by-step guide for older people on how to make themselves heard when it comes to home or residential care. It also covers aged care options when leaving hospital, and tips for making an effective complaint. The toolkit is now available in 15 languages.
Toolkit downloads

This post expires on Sunday 10 May 2026

Australian Government Disability Gateway study explored the experiences of people from CALD backgrounds with disability, as well as their carers. It examined their perceptions of Australian attitudes towards disability and how these views impact experiences in employment, services, and community life.
Website (full report, summary, Easy Read version & Auslan video)

This post expires on Tuesday 17 March 2026