For Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire human service providers
Prosper (Project Australia) has launched an online hub for survivors of sexual violence from CALD backgrounds, and those that support them. It offers culturally sensitive, trauma-informed resources. Available in Arabic, Bangla, Hindi, Chinese, Vietnamese, and English.
Flyer | We Are Survivors! Online Hub
This post expires on Tuesday 8 July 2025
Advance Diversity Services (ADS) provides support for newly arrived migrants and refugees who live, work or study in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas, to become independent and contribute to the Australian community.
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Advance Diversity Services (ADS), Building 2, Level 3, Room 231, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville
Flyer | Contact: info@advancediversity.org.au
This post expires on Tuesday 8 July 2025
Introductory technology workshops for Ukrainian residents of Bayside, 60 years old and over. Mondays, 10am-12pm:
– Computers: 5 May | More information and registration
– Cyber Safety: 12 May | More information and registration
– Internet: 19 May | More information and registration
– Smartphones: 26 May | More information and registration
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Advance Diversity Services (ADS) and Metro Assist service for speakers of Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Korean, or Nepali, with limited English, 18-65 years old, living in the St George area. Bilingual Multicultural Health Navigators can provide information about health services and how to access them; referral to health, wellbeing and social services; and help to access social services for social isolation, loneliness, housing, and financial counselling.
Suite 231, Level 3, Building 2, 7-11 The Avenue, Hurstville
Flyer | Contact: 9597 5455 or info@advancediversity.org.au
This post expires on Sunday 6 July 2025
The multicultural community is invited to donate items to Hurstville Museum & Gallery (HMG) to become part of their collection. (HMG) are currently updating their local history section to better reflect the diverse community in the Georges River area. They would like to display items that reflect the history, culture, and identity of migrant and multicultural Communities in the St George region.
Flyers: English; Arabic; Chinese; Greek; Nepali; | Donation enquiry form | Contact: 9330 6444 or museumgallery@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
This post expires on Tuesday 1 July 2025
Diabetes Australia can organise workshops for women of childbearing age from multicultural backgrounds, who have a current or previous diagnosis of gestational diabetes or are at risk of gestational diabetes. Available in community languages including Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin, Mongolian, Nepali, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Rohingya, Urdu, and Thai. For residents of LGAs including Bayside, Georges River, and Sutherland Shire.
Flyer | Contact: Vanessa Chavez, vchavez@diabetesaustralia.com.au
This post expires on Sunday 15 June 2025
Bayside Council, Rockdale Children & Families Hub and partners parent sessions will cover sleep and settling, starting family foods, play and learning, parent wellbeing, and fussy eating. A light morning tea will be provided for networking and connecting with local services. Ideally, the target group is parents / carers living in the Rockdale, Arncliffe, Banksia, Wolli Creek, Turella, and Brighton-Le-Sands areas. Residents, Visa holders, and international students welcome. Participants can book to attend all sessions or just the sessions they want.
Wednesdays, 26 March, 2 April, 9 April, 30 April & 7 May, 9.30am-11am
Level 3, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Registration | Contact: SMS Tania, 0427 084 842
A swimming safety program targeted at major at-risk demographics, including people from low socioeconomic groups, multicultural communities, First Nations people, and young people 12-17 years old who have never participated in formal learn to swim programs. Qualified staff will provide essential water and beach safety skills, boosting confidence in pools, natural waterways, and beaches.
Flyer | Webpage | Expression of Interest form
This post expires on Sunday 1 June 2025
Prosper (Project Australia) 3-part webinar series designed to support Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) survivors of sexual violence is now available to watch on demand:
– Webinar 1: Responding Sensitively & Effectively to Survivors of Sexual Violence from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities
– Webinar 2: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities through Reporting & Help-Seeking
– Webinar 3: Supporting the Recovery & Healing of Survivors of Sexual Violence from Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Communities
Tip Sheet: A simple guide for responding sensitively to disclosures of sexual violence.
This post expires on Sunday 1 June 2025
EarlyEd resources for parents, to help their children 3-5 years old to be ready for school, by teaching them to become independent, how to ask for help, and how to look after their belongings. Handouts in Arabic, Dari, Filipino, Gujarati, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Tamil, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, and Urdu. Videos in Arabic, Dari, Mandarin, Tamil, Turkish, Nepali, and Korean.
Flyer | Handouts and Videos
This post expires on Sunday 25 May 2025