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ECSC National Community Connector Program

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22.01.2022 Our Community Connectors have been running interactive sessions on disability and the NDIS at Bankstown Library! Participants got to work out their bodies and their brains with some warm-up yoga to kick things off and nurture community health & wellbeing :) Would you like to join? Contact us to register for our Bankstown workshops. #NDIS #disability #bankstown #yoga

21.01.2022 Come down to our Connection desk at Bankstown Central this weekend for free kids face painting! Kids can enjoy while we chat about our services :) #bankstown #NDIS

20.01.2022 Meet our Connectors: Anjana KC Born and raised in Nepal, Anjana KC has led an adventurous life; starting her career as a Registered Nurse in Nepal, before studying International Public Health on a full scholarship in the UK and working there as a research assistant. After her studies abroad, Anjana worked in maternal and child welfare in remote areas of Nepal, before moving to Australia in 2017 as a student, to complete her Master of Social Work. Since arriving in Australia, ...Anjana has undertaken a wide range of community-based roles, from advocacy and organising to research and social work. Anjana has experienced complex gender-based discrimination firsthand- experiences which have driven her to dedicate her life to working towards equality. She is proud to be a resilient and independent woman of colour and a champion for vulnerable communities all over the world. Anjana’s humanitarian goals are well supported by her love for adventure; in her spare time, Anjana loves to travel and have new experiences, and is the ultimate adrenaline seeker; loving white-water rafting, bungee jumping, skydiving and anything else with a thrill!

19.01.2022 Would you like some friendly in-person support to connect to the NDIS? Our Connectors will be at Bankstown Library running information sessions and offering one-on-one support. Ring Thuy to register, or if you have any questions. #bankstown #NDIS

15.01.2022 Happy Lunar New Year from our team of Community Connectors!

04.01.2022 Meet our Connectors: Himalee Raj Born in Sydney, Himalee has been working with people with disabilities for over 10 years, starting with volunteering at Special Olympics in high school. During her school and university years, Himalee’s interest in community work grew into a deep passion for social justice and activism. Himalee is an active member of Sydney’s intersectional feminist & queer communities and is driven by the goal of building strong and inclusive communities. Gro...wing up as a second/third generation migrant in Australia, and lived experiences of mental health have also shaped Himalee’s interest in the complexity and uniqueness of contemporary Australian identities and what inclusion really looks like. After leaving university, Himalee worked in the digital inclusion space, working on improving digital literacy in communities experiencing disadvantage, and is now a full time Community Connector. In her spare time, Himalee loves being in nature, going on foodie adventures and crafting colorful costumes! See more

03.01.2022 Located Level 2 near Myer / come talk to us and get some of our FREE merchandise!

03.01.2022 Meet Our Connectors: Thuy Nguyen Thuy Nguyen is from Vietnam and became a permanent resident of Australia in 2017. Thuy’s childhood experiences of extreme poverty and hardship have shaped her into the resilient and caring person she is today. Working from the age of 10 to support her family, Thuy bravely shared her experiences of low self-esteem and bullying. In Thuy’s words, These disadvantages do not prevent me from dreaming bigger and keeping moving forward to have a bett...er life. In the face of adversity, Thuy was able to secure admission to university and spent over 10 years working at World Vision, working towards the sustained wellbeing of the most vulnerable children in Vietnam. She was awarded an Australian Awards Scholarship for a masters in Community Development and is now a full time Community Connector. Thuy has a young family, loves to watch comedies, and sing. She never fails to make the team laugh and inspires us all with her extraordinary strength!

02.01.2022 So proud of our amazing team mate Nadia on this incredible achievement! Thank you for your inspiring work!!

01.01.2022 Some of our Community Connectors shared what they're challenging this International Women's Day, to help forge a gender equal future. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge