Multicultural communities

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

Georges River Council – Hurstville Library Chinese Tech Chat Club features monthly themed discussions to stay updated on the latest tech trends. Tutors and members also share their knowledge and help with tech issues.
Monday, 17 March & Thursdays, 24 April, 8 May & 19 June, 10am-11.30am
Hurstville Library, Queens Rd, Hurstville

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Multicultural Health and NSW STARTTS have developed a “Glossary: Relevant words for communities with diverse sexualities, genders, bodies, relationships, families, and cultures when using health services”:
English | Simplified Chinese | Arabic

This post expires on Sunday 11 May 2025

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