Multicultural communities

Hosted by NSW Department of Communities and Justice and Kai’Mia Community, this seminar brings together religious leaders to engage in conversations around domestic and family violence. Highlights include expert-led presentations, a law and justice panel, and cultural insights to help leaders create safer spaces.
Wednesday, 11 November, 9.30am-2.30pm
Cronulla Central, 38-60 Croydon St, Cronulla
Seminar program | Registration: online or contact Delilah Shinko, Delilah.shinko@dcj.nsw.gov.au or 0402 378 363, or Dallal Zonino, dzonino@kaimia.org.au or 0478 111 257

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), Rockdale Children & Families Hub and Integricare workshop, designed to support children’s speech, language and communication development. Topics include supporting talking and learning, raising children with two or more languages, understanding speech pathology, and screen time.
Tuesday, 17 November, 10am-12pm
Integricare, 89 Cameron St, Rockdale
Flyer | Registration: SMS 0427 084 842 | Contact: Rubina, Rubina.Huq@health.nsw.gov.au or Binita, bdhungel@integricare.org.au

Bayside Council is celebrating Diwali with a night festival featuring light displays, authentic cuisine, cultural performances and family-friendly activities.
Friday, 6 November, 5pm-10pm
King St, Rockdale
Flyer | Webpage (includes Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs)

All sessions are on Mondays, 9.30am-11.30am, on the following dates:
– Introduction to Computers: 2 November | Registration
– Introduction to Cyber Safety: 9 November | Registration
– Introduction to Video Calling: 16 November | Registration
– Introduction to Smartphones: 23 November | Registration
Flyers: English & Greek | Contact: 9562 1821 or enquiry@bayside.nsw.gov.au

– English Conversation Group for Adult Beginners: To learn English from ABC & 123, basic grammar and sentences, and simple conversations for daily communication | Tuesdays, 3 November to 1 December, 11.30am-12.30pm, Mascot Library, 2 Hatfield St, Mascot | Registration
– English Class for Adult Post Beginners: To improve listening, reading, speaking and writing skills | Thursdays, until 3 December, 10am-12pm, Rockdale Library, 444-446 Princes Hwy, Rockdale | Registration

Council is joining the Network to strengthen its commitment to supporting a diverse and multicultural community. It will share knowledge, resources, and initiatives promoting inclusion and social cohesion, while exploring ‘Welcome Neighbour’ sessions providing opportunities for new residents to connect.
Media Release | Welcoming Cities website

This post expires on Sunday 27 December 2026

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

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

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