Advance Diversity Services in Hurstville Grove, New South Wales | Non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Advance Diversity Services

Locality: Hurstville Grove, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9597 5455

Address: Suite 231 & 232, 7-11 The Avenue 2220 Hurstville Grove, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.advancediversity.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Tuesdays English class for Arabic Speakers focused on learning to identify different utensils and household items around the kitchen. Our volunteer teacher Rayan Srour provided fun and visual slides that helped our participants connect a word to an image. To join next Tuesday @ 10am for the last of Rayans online English classes, contact Fatima on 9597 5455 or email [email protected] Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, 3Bridges Community, The Kogarah Storehouse, Kogarah Community Services, TAFE NSW

25.01.2022 Testing at public COVID-19 clinics is free. No Medicare card is required. Get tested even if you have mild symptoms. You must self-isolate until you get your result.

25.01.2022 The Chinese and Nepalese grandparents had a special visitor to yesterdays weekly English class. Labor MP, Chris Minns, Member for Kogarah, visited the Zoom class to let the communities know they can contact him if they have any issues or concerns, especially during these unprecedented times. Chris is no stranger to the St George area, having grown up here. He acknowledged that isolation during the Covid-19 health crisis is especially hard for recently arrived people who are ...still trying to feel connected. He also expressed hope that the economic development of St George will return stronger when the crisis is over and create vital job opportunities. Following this, there was a happy coincidence, when volunteer teachers Subhash and Ajita reminded Chris that he went to school with their son. Chris Minns closing message to the grandparents was Stay Safe! Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, Kogarah Community Services, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW, Settlement Council of Australia, Chris Minns MP

22.01.2022 The Migrant Employment Legal Service (MELS) is a state-wide legal service which aims to end the exploitation of migrant workers. MELS offers free and confidential legal advice and representation to migrants and temporary visa holders in New South Wales. [Bangla] , [Nepali] ... , [Simplified Chinese] [Arabic] . Phone: (02) 8002 1203 Text: 0475 360 241 Email: [email protected] Web form: www.mels.org.au/contact Facebook: Migrant Employment Legal Service Migrant Employment Legal Service, Nepalese Australian

22.01.2022 Today, via Zoom, ADS staff will hear about World AIDS Day from Nicolas Gonzalez, Health Promotion Officer | HIV & Related Programs (HARP) Unit, SESLHD. Tim, from Positive Life NSW, will also share his story as an Aboriginal man of the Kamilaroi Nation who has lived with HIV since 2000. A former enrolled nurse and community worker, he now advocates for vulnerable groups. Tim says being part of the brotherhood and sisterhood of humankind means we need to look out for each other. ‘We have a personal responsibility to look out for someone - and that can make a big difference to that person’s life.’ This year’s World AIDS Day theme is Global solidarity, shared responsibility. Rocking a red ribbon shows everyone especially people living with HIV and their families your support! #rocktheribbon

22.01.2022 Clean Up the World Weekend is an international campaign that encourages communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. This event promotes positive, sustainable attitudes to looking after our planet. It is held on the third weekend of September each year. Thousands of volunteers participate in the clean-up of the shores, beaches, parks and other places. It makes a world of difference!

20.01.2022 Vulnerable temporary visa holders who live in southern Sydney and are adversely affected by COVID-19 can access greater support from Advance Diversity Services (ADS) thanks to a $40,000 grant received last month from Multicultural NSW. If youre a temporary visa holder from South East Sydney, St George, Sutherland or surrounding areas facing financial hardship check out the story on our website (https://advancediversity.org.au/new-grant-assists-ads-to-p/) to see if you are e...ligible for support. If you are eligible, contact ADS for help with emergency food and supplies, medical support, telecommunications, transport and essential housing (i.e. crisis accommodation and rent payment). Chris Minns MP, Mark Coure MP, Linda Burney, Steve Kamper, David Coleman - Member for Banks, Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Multicultural NSW, The Kogarah Storehouse, Kogarah Community Services, ACON

20.01.2022 Last weekend seven Nepalese grandmothers from St George made the most of the beautiful spring weather, organising a two-hour walk along the banks of the Cooks River, and marvelling at the spectacularly colourful spring and native flowers along the riverside. Their smiles say it all excellent company, fabulous weather, and picture-perfect views! If you are Nepalese and would like to get involved, contact Rishi Acharya on 9597 5455 Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Settlement Services International - SSI, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalipatra - , Nepalese Australia #spring #flowers

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19.01.2022 Hi my name is Sharon Yuan and I’m a fourth-year social work student about to finish my placement with Advance Diversity Services (ADS)! During my time here at ADS, I have learnt so much about culture, diversity and the extraordinary work ADS does with CALD communities. As a soon to be social work graduate, I am passionate about social justice, inclusivity and working with women and children. Through this placement, I have been blessed with so many different opportunities to d...evelop my skills and build my network. At ADS, I have been working closely with the Settlement team under the Specialised and Intensive Services (SIS) and the Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS). Through the SIS program, I have learnt about the barriers and challenges refugees face from their journey to their settlement in Australia. Coming into placement during Covid, has brought on many unprecedented challenges in the way we work with people and communities. I have been providing support to our Community Officers in the SETS program to co-facilitate online Zoom sessions with their community reference groups and provide any technical assistance. Because of Covid, I have had to quickly learn and adapt to reimagining different ways of communicating and engaging with communities. I have also been leading the Emergency Relief (ER) Program and have witnessed the direct impacts of Covid on families and how this has led to increased complexity and need of support for those affected. I have felt so welcomed by the ADS team since day one and have had such great experiences being a part of this team that I will be staying on as a volunteer after my placement ends. Bayside Council , Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, Kogarah Community Services, RACS - Refugee Advice and Casework Service, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW, Refugee Health Service (NSW), Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), Settlement Council of Australia See more

19.01.2022 Celebrate Bisexuality Day (also called Bi Visibility Day) provides a platform for the bisexual community and its supporters to bring global attention to the social, economic and cultural prejudices and challenges faced by bisexual people. It is celebrated on September 23 every year. On this day, LGBTIQ+ organisations conduct education programs and also hold public outreach, workshops, conferences and lobbying events where they inform the public, local government and representatives about the rights of and issues facing bisexual people.

18.01.2022 Rishi Acharya, our Nepalese Community officer, received a surprise award as "NSW Volunteer of the Year" from "The Centre for Volunteering", after being nominated for South Sydney. Rishi has been working with the Nepalese community for a decade and has made major contributions to the communitys sense of belonging and safety in the Australian context, including through community based journalism and media work. Since Covid Rishi has been both proactive and responsive to the nu...merous needs of his community - sharing all the updates on Covid to stay safe, helping hundreds of stranded Nepalese return to Nepal on repatriation flights, booking the essential Covid tests for them beforehand, and ensuring those financially impacted by Covid are assisted with emergency relief. And behind the scenes he has maintained a long standing support group for Nepalese families with disabilities to access NDIS. It is no wonder he received this well deserved award. Congratulations Rishi and thanks for your ongoing passion for volunteering and community cohesion. Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sydney Multicultural Community Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, The Kogarah Storehouse, Kogarah Community Services, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalipatra - , Nepalese Australian, The Centre for Volunteering

18.01.2022 Advance Diversity Services , Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), SBS Nepali, Nepalipatra - , Nepalese Australia

18.01.2022 We stand in support and solidarity with LGBTIQ+ young people. You matter, you are loved, you are beautiful. All LGBTIQ students have the right to safety and respect. This Wear it Purple Day, and every day, we stand proudly with you.... Arab Council Australia

17.01.2022 Nusrat Tanjina, Rockdale's Fushka House chef, shared her delicious chicken Momo recipe, including the secret to her delectable spicy dipping sauce, with 12 eager participants from the ADS Bangladeshi women’s group in an online cooking demonstration last Wednesday. ADS community worker, Tasneem Rashid, said Nusrat’s dipping sauce is unforgettable, and the secret is you have to grill the tomato and garlic together before you blend! Thanks, Nusrat for sharing your time and skills and we look forward to many more delicious recipes. Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Bayside Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sydney Multicultural Community Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, The Kogarah Storehouse, Kogarah Community Services, Nepalipatra - , Asian Women at Work Inc

16.01.2022 Arabic speakers: Did you know the NSW Quitline is a free and confidential telephone service to provide support to help you quit smoking? People who use Quitline are more likely to quit for good. Phone the Quitline 13 7848 QUIT) or request a call back on the iCanQuit website: https://www.icanquit.com.au///request-a-quitline-call-back. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

15.01.2022 Are you a permanent resident of Australia from Chinese background? Do you know what to do when your current visa is about to expire? You might need a Resident Return Visa which allows you to get back to Australia after going overseas. Join our FREE online Resident Return Visa Information Session in Cantonese and Mandarin to find out more about the eligibility criteria for this visa, how to apply, the visa fees, etc. When: Friday September 18, 10.30 am to 12 pm FREE but you must REGISTER online: https://forms.gle/NQgVUBQkUfAPxYR16 OR call Kim on 9597 5455 #permanentresident #newmigrants #renewapermanentvisa #ResidentReturnVisa

15.01.2022 Yesterday, Marina, Magdaline, Salvin and Anthony presented at the Pride in Practice Conference. Together they shared ADS' journey on LGBTIQA+ inclusive practice in the hope that other organisations and especially those working with CALD communities will implement key learnings within their own organisations. Thanks to Pride In Diversity, Pride in Health + Wellbeing, Pride in Sport Australia for organising the conference. More information here: https://www.prideinpractice.com.au/2020-program/ Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council

15.01.2022 Hana Srour (left), our Community Services Officer, who has been with the in the Settlement and Community Services team for the last three years, has decided to move on after accepting a full-time position at Muslim Aged Care as a CHSP Coordinator. We are very grateful for Hanas contribution to ADS and she will be missed. As we farewell Hana, we welcome Fatima Sayed Hassan to the Settlement team. Fatima started her working life in Australia as a volunteer with Hana in 2018 be...fore joining the ADS Employment Services as a ParentsNext and DES facilitator. She will continue Hanas great work with the community of St George and Sutherland Shire, keeping them connected and engaged. We wish them both fulfilment in their new roles. To get involved call 9597 5455 or email [email protected] Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Kogarah Community Services, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Asylum Seekers Centre, RACS, TAFE NSW, Refugee Health Service (NSW), Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), Settlement Council of Australia, Muslim Care Australia

15.01.2022 New to Australia? In your first five years in Australia we provide FREE settlement assistance to help you form meaningful connections with your new community. Advance Diversity Services supports 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. See here for more information https://tinyurl.com/yyoxawar House of Welcome, Asylum Seekers Centre, Life Without Barriers, Jesuit Refugee Service - JRS, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, St George Hospital, Sydney, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sutherland Hospital, Royal Womens Hospital Randwick, St Vincents Hospital, Sydney, STARTTS #migrants #refugees #support

14.01.2022 Remembrance Day is observed on November 11 in most countries to recall the end of hostilities of First World War on that date in 1918 at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. The Australian War Memorial hosts our nation’s key Remembrance Day commemoration, and Australians also observe one minute’s silence, at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

14.01.2022 Sydney Water - Help with your bill Everyone needs essential water services, but we know that unforeseen events such as an illness or relationship breakdown may make it hard to pay your bill. We want to help you keep on top of your bills, so they don't get out of hand and the best way is for you to get in touch with us on 13 20 90. [Arabic] - ... . 90 20 13 [Thai] 13 20 90 [Bengali] - , , [Nepali] , {Chinese Traditional] - ,,,, ,,13 20 90 [Chinese Simplified] - 132090 Sydney Water, Nepalese Australia, Nepalese Australian

13.01.2022 Advance Diversity Services ( ) Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Bayside Council, Thai Welfare Association Australia, SBS Thai

13.01.2022 The liver clinic is a public outpatient service located in the St George Hospital in Kogarah. We provide care to patient living with liver disease including testing for and management of viral hepatitis, in particular hepatitis B. For more information and appointment please contact Ling on 9113 2407. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

13.01.2022 Are you a refugee or humanitarian entrant in your first five years of settlement? Or do you work with refugees and asylum seekers with complex needs? ADS offers Specialised and Intensive Services (SIS) case management support to access services and help manage complex and critical needs. Services are offered to clients who live/work/study in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas. For more information and how to refer see https://tinyurl.com/yxvpyccn House of Welcome, Asylu...m Seekers Centre, Life Without Barriers, Jesuit Refugee Service - JRS, The Salvation Army Australia, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, St.George Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sutherland Hospital, Royal Hospital for Women, St George Hospital, Sydney, St Vincents Hospital, Sydney, STARTTS, ACON, Pride in Health + Wellbeing, NSW Settlement Partnership, Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council #migrants #refugees #support See more

13.01.2022 Are you aged 12 to 25? Advance Diversity Services is applying for funding for an intergenerational project. The project will involve young people interviewing older people to document their stories, which will be produced as podcasts. These podcasts will then be available on the ADS website for the general public to listen to. Young people will be trained and supported by a youth worker as they work on this project. A virtual event will be held to celebrate the work the young people have done. To apply for funding, we need some information from young people. Your contribution in filling in the following questionnaire will ensure that our application is based on the opinions of young people. Scan the QR code below to fill in the survey on your phone. Or access the survey via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVGMKL7

13.01.2022 Services for families and children, help to quit smoking, free legal services if you’re being unfairly treated at work, diabetes information, skills for employment, access to emergency food parcels, coaching to get healthy, COVID-safe info all this and more in our region's Migrant Information Online videos here: bit.ly/mio-2020 Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Kogarah Community Services, TAFE NSW, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Services Australia, St G...eorge Police Area Command, Settlement Services International - SSI, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Arabic Council , Indo media, Arab Times, Christian-Muslim Relations, Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW, NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS, Gymea Community Aid & Information Service Incorporated, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, Linda Burney, David Coleman - Member for Banks, Mark Coure MP, Steve Kamper, Chinese Australian Services Society, Migrant Employment Legal Service, The Kogarah Storehouse, Muslim Women Australia, Better Connected Community Services Inc, 3Bridges Community, St George Community Transport, HousingHub, Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON), NSW Ombudsman, Sydney Water, MTC Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalese Australia See more

12.01.2022 In 2020, World Teachers Day celebrates teachers with the theme Teachers: Leading in crisis, reimagining the future. The day helps us to celebrate the teaching profession worldwide, take stock of achievements, and draw attention to the voices of teachers, who are at the heart of efforts to attain the global education target of leaving no one behind. The COVID-19 pandemic has also significantly added to the challenges faced by already over-extended education systems and teachers throughout the world. Internationally, World Teachers Day is held on October 5 but, as this is usually during the school holidays in Australia, we celebrate teachers on the last Friday in October (October 30, this year). Lets use the day as a wonderful opportunity to thank teachers for the important role they play in the learning journey of students!

12.01.2022 Don’t miss the Migrant Information Online video-fest launched this week a feast of helpful information for newly arrived migrants and refugees. More details here https://advancediversity.org.au/migrant-information-day-he/ Settlement Services International - SSI, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalese Australia, Arabic Council , Indo media, Arab Times, Christian-Muslim Relations, Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW, NCOSS, Gymea Com...munity Aid and Information Service, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, Linda Burney, David Coleman - Member for Banks, Steve Kamper, Chinese Australian Services Society, Migrant Employment Legal Service, The Kogarah Storehouse, Muslim Women Australia, Better Connected Community Services Inc, 3Bridges Community, St George Community Transport, HousingHub, Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON), NSW Ombudsman, Sydney Water, MTC Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalese Australian, See more

11.01.2022 World Suicide Prevention Day is an international awareness day observed on September 10 each year to encourage action to prevent suicide. While not all suicides are preventable, increasing community and individual capacity and resilience, and supporting communities and individuals at risk to seek and receive help, can reduce the number of people taking their lives. This Day helps create greater awareness of suicide and suicide prevention, change the way suicide is understood and discussed in the community, and connect people to support services.

11.01.2022 To mark Wear it Purple Day, ADS and SSI organised a joint virtual staff event on Monday August 24. In conversation What is all the fuss about LGBTIQA+ inclusion? involved a panel of three staff members from ADS and SSI who shared their experiences as LGBTIQA+ people. The event was opened by Violet Roumeliotis (CEO of SSI) and closed by Antoinette Chow (CEO of ADS). Antoinette Chow, in her speech said, We are the change! emphasising the significant role frontline staff c...an play in making the change to greater LGBTIQA+ inclusion in the workspace. ADS is proud to support LGBTIQA+ young people this Wear it Purple Day and every day. Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Kogarah Community Services, The Kogarah Storehouse, Pride In Diversity #wearitpurple

11.01.2022 Labor MP, Chris Minns, Member for Kogarah, visited Chinese and Nepalese grandparents during their Zoom class to let the communities know they can contact him if they have any issues or concerns, especially during these unprecedented times. Chris Minns MP, Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, Kogarah Community Services, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW, Settlement Council of Australia,

11.01.2022 R U OK? Day is a national reminder for people to take notice of their family, friends and colleagues and if someone seems to have something troubling them, to ask them the question R U OK? It also reminds us to connect regularly and meaningfully with someone who is struggling. These three simple words could turn someones life around. People are also encouraged to hold a fundraising event on the day at their home, school, workplace or club to raise awareness and funds for initiatives related to people suffering with mental illness and for suicide prevention.

10.01.2022 (Advance Diversity Services) (St George) (Sutherland Shire) , Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Bayside Council, SBS Bangla

09.01.2022 Advance Diversity Services St George ( ) Sutherland Shire ( ) Georges River Council, Bayside Council, Sutherland Shire Council, SBS Cantonese , SBS Mandarin

08.01.2022 Australia celebrates Fathers Day on the first Sunday of September. Fathers Day is a day of honouring fathers or any father-like male figure in our lives who has cared for us. This day gives us the opportunity to express our love, adoration and appreciation for these wonderful people and the sacrifices they have made. We salute them for nurturing and mentoring children to enrich the world at large!

08.01.2022 Wear it Purple Day is an annual LGBTIQA+ awareness day especially for young people based in Australia. Supporters wear purple to celebrate diversity and young people from the LGBTIQA+ community. The day is organised by Wear it Purple a student run, not-for-profit organisation, providing presentations and workshops. Wear it Purple, Wear it Purple Day 2020

07.01.2022 The International Day of Charity seeks to encourage and recognise charity and its role in easing humanitarian crises and suffering in the world. The day also serves to identify the work of charitable organisations and individuals around the globe whose humanitarian actions have contributed to the creation of more inclusive and resilient societies. September 5 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in an effort to mobilise the world to help others, and also in the memory of Mother Teresa (pictured), one of the most philanthropic individuals of our time. Photo credit: Noble36 #InternationalDayOfCharity #CharityDay, #Dayofcharity

07.01.2022 Our Community Services Officer, Hana Srour, invited Clinical Pathologist and Microbiologist, Dr Emad Berro, to talk to the ADS Arabic Womens group to ensure they understood the key messages of Covid-19 prevention and control to stay safe and keep those around them safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Berro explained that the symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath, are similar to the flu or common cold and therefore encouraged everyone to get tested if they have s...ymptoms. He also stressed prevention measures such as staying home when sick, covering your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, disposing of used tissues immediately, washing hands often with soap and water, and cleaning surfaces and objects regularly with disinfectant. At ADS we take Covid prevention seriously and aim to ensure our communities have the most updated information as possible to keep safe. Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, Kogarah Community Services, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW, Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA), Settlement Council of Australia, Muslim Care Australia, Refugee Health Service (NSW)

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06.01.2022 Nusrat Tanjina, Rockdale’s Fushka House chef, shares how to wrap her delicious chicken Momos with the ADS Bangladeshi women’s group in an online cooking demonstration on November 25. Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, Bayside Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sydney Multicultural Community Services, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, The Kogarah Storehouse, Kogarah Community Services, Nepalipatra - , Asian Women at Work Inc

06.01.2022 We are pleased announce that a grant of $40,000 has been awarded to ADS, from Stream 1 of the Vulnerable Temporary Visa Holders Funding Tranche 2 Grants Program. This funding is a vital boost and will ensure the delivery of essential services and emergency relief support. (Photo prior to social distancing requirements)

06.01.2022 1300 7848 36iCanQuit https://www.icanquit.com.au/quitting-methods/professional-support-and-advice/quitline/request-a-quitline-call-back South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

05.01.2022 The Local Government Area of Bayside has a rich cultural diversity, which makes us unique and is something we are extremely proud of. At Bayside Council we work to ensure that our services, programs and activities are accessible and available to all. This video showcases how Bayside Council supports and celebrates our multicultural community. For more information, please go to www.bayside.nsw.gov.au Bayside Council

05.01.2022 Kogarah Community Services is a diverse community organisation that provides programs across all stages and walks of life, which includes seniors, children and families, LGBTIQ youth, and migrants. We have a local, drop-in community centre and organise activities throughout the year to bring people in the community together. For more information contact 9553 6506 or visit: www.kogarahcommunity.org.au Kogarah Community ServicesLGBTIQ

04.01.2022 The South Eastern Sydney Multicultural Water Safety Committee has organised an online Water Safety Week for culturally and linguistically diverse people, including refugees and asylum seekers. The week-long event is a collaboration between: Advance Diversity Services - ADS, Asian Women at Work Inc, Bayside Council, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Georges River Council, Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW, Royal Life Saving S...ociety Aust NSW Branch, Surf Life Saving NSW, Sutherland Shire Council, Transport for NSW and Waverley Council To register: https://tinyurl.com/y39t2zya Date: Monday 7th December to Friday 11th December Time: 10am to 11am Online: Zoom link: Mon. 7th Rock Fishing https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81610371633 Tues. 8th Boating Safety https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81610371633 Wed. 9th Lifeguards & CPR https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83532318042 Thurs. 10th Beach Safety http://bit.ly/Day-at-the-Beach Fri. 11th Swimming Pool Safety https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83532318042 See more

03.01.2022 Advance Diversity Services ( ) St George ( ) Sutherland Shire ( ) Sutherland Shire Council, Bayside Council Georges River Council, SBS Cantonese , SBS Mandarin, https://advancediversity.org.au//settlement-engagement-an/

03.01.2022 Watch videos about government, health, community and other services available in the St George and Bayside areas at Migrant Information Online! Videos available in Chinese, Arabic, Nepali, and more. Go to bit.ly/mio-2020. Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Kogarah Community Services, TAFE NSW, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Services Australia, St George Police Area Command, Settlement Services International - SSI, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Arab...ic Council , Indo media, Arab Times, Christian-Muslim Relations, Ethnic Communities' Council of NSW, NSW Council of Social Service - NCOSS, Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service, Linda Burney, David Coleman - Member for Banks, Mark Coure MP, Steve Kamper, Chinese Australian Services Society, Migrant Employment Legal Service, The Kogarah Storehouse, Muslim Women Australia, Better Connected Community Services Inc, 3Bridges Community, St George Community Transport, HousingHub, Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON), NSW Ombudsman, Sydney Water, MTC Australia, Surf Life Saving NSW, Diabetes NSW & ACT, Nepalese Australia See more

02.01.2022 A new website to be launched in Water Safety Week (December 7 to 14) offers crucial water safety tips to help save lives this summer as people head to Sydney’s beaches and waterways. Water Safety Week also gives culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, a chance to hear from fishing, boating and water safety experts and the sessions are FREE online via zoom. Participants can register using the link in the fly...er on the ADS Facebook page. For more information about the Water Safety Directory Website or Water Safety Week, including a session in Arabic on December 10, read the full story online. Thanks to all the organisations that made these initiatives possible Advance Diversity Services - ADS, Asian Women at Work Inc, Bayside Council, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Georges River Council, Gymea Community Aid and Information Service, Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW, Royal Life Saving Society Aust NSW Branch, Surf Life Saving NSW, Sutherland Shire Council, Transport for NSW, Waverley Council, Randwick City Council, Kogarah Community Services, TAFE NSW https://advancediversity.org.au/new-website-launches-in-wa/

02.01.2022 Vietnamese speakers - did you know the NSW Quitline is a free and confidential telephone service to provide support to help you quit smoking? People who use Quitline are more likely to quit for good. Phone the Quitline 13 7848 QUIT) or request a call back on the iCanQuit website: https://www.icanquit.com.au///request-a-quitline-call-back. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

02.01.2022 The Rockdale Children & Families Hub is encouraging families to book in for their childs 4-year-old health and development check. South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Rockdale Public School

02.01.2022 Shaping Peace Together is the 2020 theme for International Day of Peace (IDP) observed around the world on September 21. It is relevant, given how COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that what happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere. The UN General Assembly has declared IDP as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. It also calls us to recognise the efforts of those who have worked hard to end conflict and promote harmony and to celebrate the day by spreading compassion, kindness and hope in the face of the pandemic. Please join people around the world as we can shape peace together.

02.01.2022 We stand in support and solidarity with LGBTIQ+ young people. You matter, you are loved, you are beautiful. All LGBTIQ students have the right to safety and respect. This Wear it Purple Day, and every day, we stand proudly with you. Nepalese Australian Association (NAA)

02.01.2022 The main aim of World Sexual Health Day is to help people around the world recognise that sexual rights are basic human rights, and they are vital for peoples wellbeing and for living a fulfilled life. The day nurtures a positive outlook on sexuality, one that is respectful of everyones sexual identity, regardless of where they see themselves on the human sexuality spectrum.

01.01.2022 It is with great pleasure we announce that Nepalese Cultural Dance Class term 4 resumed face to face from Sunday November 8 at Shopfront Arts Co-Op. On the first day of the session, 12 children attended the class a great way for them to maintain their fitness, continue to develop skills and increase social participation. We are implementing COVID-19 safety measures during the dance class and ask for your help in keeping everyone as safe as possible during your time at the group. Bayside Council, Georges River Council, Sutherland Shire Council, NSW Settlement Partnership, Settlement Services International - SSI, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Georges River Council, Nepalese Australia, 3Bridges Community, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, TAFE NSW