Have fun and learn how to paddle board!
Learn how to paddle board! Meet at Belmore Basin, Wollongong. Please wear clothes that can get wet. Life vests will be provided for those who need one and certified instructors will be running the session. No experience needed!
You must be 14 years or older to take part in this session.
Please make sure you register if you would like to come along. Your parent or guardian needs to be present when registering for this event.
This event is for people aged 12-24 from a multicultural background.
Adequate staff supervision will be provided during all activities, however you will need to find your own transport to and from activities, unless otherwise stated by MCCI.
Come along to the Fraternity Club for an afternoon of football
Join us for football at the Fraternity Club for football, prizes, drinks and snacks!
Please register if you would like to come to this event and please enter your phone number during registration so we can contact you if anything changes.
This day is for people aged 12-24 from a multicultural background.
Adequate staff supervision will be provided during all activities, however you will need to find your own transport to and from activities, unless otherwise stated by MCCI. All activities follow the MCCI COVIDSafe Plan. If you feel unwell or have COVID symptoms, please stay at home.
Understanding cultural drivers and influences in the palliative approach to care
You will learn how to increase client satisfaction by delivering culturally appropriate services, including strategies to improve health professionals’ knowledge, skills and confidence in the palliative approach to care for people with a life-limiting illness. The training will enable you to understand how to provide the best possible care and support for people with different cultural needs.
Target Audience
Allied health clinicians, registered nurses, enrolled nurses and AINs working with older people in the community and residential aged care services.
Topics include
- Understand the palliative approach to care
- Learn how culture influences expectations, decision-making and reactions to the palliative approach
- Apply the palliative approach to a cultural briefing
The cultural aspect of this session does not include any clinical information.
PEPA is funded by the Department of Health and is aimed at preparing Australia’s health workforce to deliver quality, holistic, person-centred and culturally responsive care to people with a life-limiting illness.
PICAC, auspiced by MCCI, is a government initiative that can help you to develop and enhance relationships with CALD aged care communities, identifying their unique needs.
For more information contact Gail Jugow – gail@mcci.org.au or Rachel – rachel.bilton-simek@act.gov.au
Connect, learn and share knowledge on how to improve aged care
The Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care Program (PICAC) providers from NSW, ACT, and VIC are delivering a joint national webinar focusing on specialisation verification, trauma-informed care, the need for a multicultural aged care strategy and consumer expectations. This webinar is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing culturally inclusive aged care .
Agenda Highlights
Presentation – Specialisations Verification Framework from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Perspective
Panel discussion – Policy Advocacy for a Multicultural Aged Care Strategy
Presentation – Trauma-informed Care from a Multicultural Perspective
Panel discussion – Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Consumer Voices
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of transformative discussions on culturally appropriate care. Enhance your professional skills and contribute to the development of inclusive aged care services.
This webinar is organised by the Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing and MCCI.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the date for a referendum to recognise Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia’s constitution, and to establish a First Nations Voice to Parliament. It will be held on Saturday 14 October and voting is compulsory for Australian citizens. “The Uluru Statement is a generous invitation to all Australians to learn more about First Nations experiences and MCCI is a proud signatory to the Joint Resolution of Multicultural Community Organisations in support of a First Nations Voice referendum. We urge all members of our community to be informed about the referendum and to accept this invitation to walk together with our First Nations brothers and sisters for a better future for everyone. ” Chris Lacey, CEO.
If you are not already enrolled to vote, you can enrol to vote, you can enrol here. To be eligible to vote you must :
- be an Australian citizen, or eligible British subject,
- be aged 18 years and over, and
- have lived at your address for at least one month.
If you have any questions about enrolling to vote, you can find information in your language here.
Find out where you can vote here.
Join us for the Mesangkepan Soup Kitchen fundraiser and community event for MCCI Refugee Support.
This is a community and fundraiser event to support the work that MCCI Refugee Support does helping refugee entrants to build a sense of belonging and navigate the practical and personal challenges of starting a new life in Australia.
MCCI Refugee Support offers programs such as employment support, education and driver mentoring to provide responsive, targeted settlement support to our community.
Come along for a free meal or donate to support us. Bring your family. Everyone is welcome. Healthy and delicious food will be prepared and served by Balinese Spice Magic.
Email bsmsoupkitchen@gmail.com to book a table or pop in to show your support.
One-hour sittings apply.
Join us for a fun trivia night!
Join us for a fun-filled night of games and trivia at the SCARF Refugee Support Trivia Night.
Theme: Orange. Prizes for the best interpretation.
All funds raised go towards delivering support to refugee entrants in the Illawarra.
Our programs include:
• Community support and navigation
• Health and wellbeing
• Social inclusion and education
• Employment and training
For more information about SCARF visit www.scarfsupport.org.au
Any queries regarding seating or donating prizes for this event should be directed to MCCI/SCARF on admin@mcci.org.au or call 02 4229 7566.
Join us for a fun trivia night!
Join us for a fun-filled night of games and trivia at the SCARF Refugee Support Trivia Night.
Theme: Orange. Prizes for the best interpretation.
All funds raised go towards delivering support to refugee entrants in the Illawarra.
Our programs include:
• Community support and navigation
• Health and wellbeing
• Social inclusion and education
• Employment and training
For more information about SCARF visit www.scarfsupport.org.au
Any queries regarding seating or donating prizes for this event should be directed to MCCI/SCARF on admin@mcci.org.au or call 02 4229 7566.
Join us for a fun trivia night!
Join us for a fun-filled night of games and trivia at the SCARF Refugee Support Trivia Night.
Theme: Orange. Prizes for the best interpretation.
All funds raised go towards delivering support to refugee entrants in the Illawarra.
Our programs include:
• Community support and navigation
• Health and wellbeing
• Social inclusion and education
• Employment and training
For more information about SCARF visit www.scarfsupport.org.au
Any queries regarding seating or donating prizes for this event should be directed to MCCI/SCARF on admin@mcci.org.au or call 02 4229 7566.
