Multicultural communities

OPAN has published a simple and easy-to-understand overview of the Statement of Rights, as defined in the Aged Care Act 2024, in a number of community languages.
Download posters (scroll down to ‘Statement of Rights (A4 poster)’

This post expires on Wednesday 16 December 2026

A special Migrant Information Day Storytime in English and Bengali. It will centre on reading books, songs, and a fun craft activity to further develop language and pre-reading skills for preschoolers 3–5 years.
Wednesday, 7 October, 10.30am-11.15am
Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Registration

Facilitated by Service NSW, this information session outlines state government rebates, discounts, and bill support for electricity, gas, and water services. Particularly relevant for concession, healthcare, or pension card holders, the session includes a Q&A to answer bill-related questions. Attendees can bring recent utility bills for reference.
Thursday, 8 October, 10.30am-12pm
Hurstville Library & Service Centre, Cnr Queens Rd & Dora St, Hurstville
Registration

Advance Diversity Services and partners welcoming and inclusive event for all new and established migrants and their families in St George, featuring a range of services and information, cultural performances, cooking demonstrations, health checks, children’s activities, settlement employment and education information, and more.
Wednesday, 7 October, 10am-1pm
Rockdale Town Hall, 448 Princes Hwy, Rockdale
Flyer | Program | Contact: 9597 5455 or info@advancediversity.org.au

ADHA has developed translated consumer fact sheets to help CALD communities navigate My Health Record, the 1800MEDICARE app, and Electronic Prescriptions.
Download fact sheets (scroll down to “Translated consumer factsheets”)

This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026

Bayside Libraries have added new books in Mongolian, Nepalese, and Macedonian languages to their collection. The new arrivals include adult fiction, adult non-fiction, and children’s picture books.
Website | Flyers: Macedonian | Mongolian | Nepalese

This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026

– Māori Tukutuku Panel Workshop Celebrating Māori Language Week: Participants will learn more about Tukutuku panelling and add a piece of Māori culture to their home | Friday, 18 September, 1pm-3.30pm | Eastgardens Library, 152 Bunnerong Rd, Eastgardens | Registration
– Red Lantern Making Celebrating Mid-Autumn Moon Festival: Participants will create traditional red lanterns for their home decorations at Mid-Autumn Moon Festival | Friday, 25 September, 10.30am-12.30pm | Bexley North Library, 24 Shaw St, Bexley North | Registration

NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service podcast series gives voice to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities on their common health concerns and challenges, facilitating in-depth conversations between health experts and the communities to improve their health literacy and understanding.
Episode 1: Vaccination

This post expires on Tuesday 1 December 2026

Australian Government 1800MEDICARE is a 24/7 service that connects people to expert health advice and helps them access the right care at the right time. Translated resources for multicultural communities are now available for download.
1800MEDICARE Translated Resources

This post expires on Tuesday 1 December 2026

Australian Government’s Moneysmart website aims to help people of all ages, backgrounds and incomes to increase their financial wellbeing. Tips topics translated into community languages include money and working in Australia; budgeting and saving; spending and paying bills; credit and debt; superannuation; insurance; scams; and tax.
Website

This post expires on Wednesday 25 November 2026