Arab Council Australia in Fairfield East | Community organisation

Arab Council Australia

Locality: Fairfield East

Phone: +61 2 9709 4333

Address: Suite 2 Level 2 44-46 Mandarin Street 2165 Fairfield East, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Join us today at 11am as we host the Arabic Living Library with South Western Sydney Local Health District.

21.01.2022 Support Red Cross teams on the ground in Beirut www.redcross.org.au/beirut

18.01.2022 BEIRUT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT We are heartened by and grateful to the numerous organisations and people wanting to know how they can best support the people of #Beirut. As you can see in the news and social media, the devastation is deep and the need is great and the people of Beirut require our urgent as well as our long term support.... To ensure that donations raised through our organisation reach all the people in need, we have been working to resolve the best way of donating locally and hope to have this finalised in the next few days. In the meantime, we recommend to those of you who wish to make an immediate donation to do so through the Lebanese Red Cross Thank you for your support and patience. We will update this post as soon as the local appeal becomes available.

17.01.2022 BEIRUT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT We are heartened by and grateful to the numerous organisations and people wanting to know how they can best support the people of Beirut. As you can see in the news and social media, the devastation is deep and the need is great and the people of Beirut require our urgent as well as our long term support.... To ensure that donations raised through our organisation reach all the people in need, we have been working to resolve the best way of donating locally and hope to have this finalised in the next few days. In the meantime, we recommend to those of you who wish to make an immediate donation to do so through the Lebanese Red Cross. https://www.supportlrc.app Thank you for your support and patience. We will update this post as soon as the local appeal becomes available.

16.01.2022 Friends We thought 2019 was a big year. Little did we know! We started with the worst bushfire season on record and this was only but a precursor to the raging events that were soon to follow: the pandemic, the atrocious events that led to the groundswell of voices demanding justice and racial equality around the world and here in Australia; and of course, the explosion in Beirut that shook us to the very core. There was more; so much more that made 2020 the year it was; on...e that will endure vividly in our memory; globally, locally and personally. Throughout the events that raged on this year, there were still panoplies of moments that have inspired us and recharged our hopes for a safer and better future. From the way we came together to keep everyone safe during the pandemic, to the way we rallied around the world demanding justice and racial equality, to the immediate wave of support for the people in Beirut. This year, the world felt both closer and so far away. The way that we think about family and community, and the way that we connect with each other and the wider world has undergone a seismic shift. But one thing was clear it was the connections that kept us all going. My warmest wishes to all of you who have been part of our life these past twelve months albeit virtually. Thank you for being there for Council and for each other. Your support has meant a great deal; it has enriched our work and sustained us when it got tough. We look forward to continuing our collaborations with you all organisations, allies, members and friends. On behalf of the board, staff, volunteers and all of us here, I wish you and yours a memorable and safe summer and festive season. Signing off as always - with hope for justice, dignity, greater courage, passion and compassion for today and for all the tomorrows. May we keep dreaming and believing that anything good is possible. Warmly Randa Kattan CEO Arab Council Australia

14.01.2022 ARABIC LIVING LIBRARY SURVEY Complete the survey and go into the draw to win a $50 gift voucher 50 Contact us for a copy of the survey (posted in the comments) at [email protected]... Completed surveys can be sent to us or to [email protected] https://fb.watch/1NoFeDgo_r/

13.01.2022 Does your organisation want to be part of promoting Gender Equality in the Arabic Community? Arab Council Australia will be running the Musawat- Gender Equality Program from now until Mid December. To find out more and receive an organisational info pack contact Yasmeen Yahya on 02 9709 4333 or email [email protected] The Musawat program was developed by and for the Arabic speaking community as part of the From The Ground Up To Equality project.

12.01.2022 Call out to to Arabic speaking refugees in the Sydney area who are interested in learning about native Australian stingless bees and garden design skills! For more information contact [email protected] or call 02 9709 4333

12.01.2022 If you have any cold or flu like symptoms remember to get tested. To find your nearest clinic visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics

11.01.2022 With Arab Theatre Studio we are remembering and honouring Beirut today as it has been 40 days since the catastrophic explosion on 4th August at Beirut Port that devastated the city leaving more than 220 people dead, more than 6500 injured and more than 300,000 homeless. The 40th day after death, al arbaeen, has strong cultural significance in Arab cultures. It is a day of sacred remembrance and ritual. The people of Beirut will continue to need ongoing support. For details on how you can support the efforts of redcross on the ground in Lebanon visit www.arabcouncil.org.au

10.01.2022 We are buzzing with excitement at the launch of the HIVE project here at Arab Council Australia! Are you interested in learning about stingless native beekeeping and gardening skills? Are you living in Australia as a refugee? ... If you answered YES then contact us at Arab Council Australia by email [email protected] or call us on 02 9709 4333. We will waiting to hear from you!

10.01.2022 #alwayswasalwayswillbe

09.01.2022 Help keep yourself, your family and the community safe. If you are feeling unwell - please get tested. To find your nearest testing clinic visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx

09.01.2022 Charles Sturt University are conducting research with a focus on people of diverse backgrounds and their experience of the Pandemic. If you would like to share your story visit https://covid19racism.wixsite.com/study

08.01.2022 The Hive is coming... Contact us for more about this very exciting project. [email protected] or call 02 9709 4333

08.01.2022 As part of the events for Mental Health Week, and in with the amazing folks from South Western Sydney Local Health District Arab Council Australia will be hosting "The Arabic Living Library " to promote community understanding of the lived experience of mental illness, tackle stigma and normalise getting help. The event will be live streamed right here on Wednesday 28th of October at 11am 12pm. Save the date and join us at the living library where instead of borrowing a ...book we borrow stories from a speaker. Check out the events page for more details. See more

05.01.2022 NAIDOC WEEK 2020 Always was. Always will be. Find out what is going on in your area:... https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events

05.01.2022 BEIRUT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT The Australian Red Cross have now launched a local appeal for Beirut. All donations raised through the Australian Red Cross will be sent to the Lebanese Red Cross for much needed medical support on the gorund. Thank you to all that have reached out to us wanting to know the best way to support the people of Beirut.... The devastation from the explosion is extensive. The need is great and the people of Beirut require long term support. Stay tuned for future donation drives and please share this message amongst your networks. Thank you for your support and patience. https://www.redcross.org.au/beirut

04.01.2022 Please join us at our AGM on 10 Dec 2020, 6.15 for 6.30 pm start, held online. Please RSVP to receive the link and further instructions. It's going to be a great AGM and we are looking forward to reconnecting with our friends and allies - albeit virtually!