Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW in Granville, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association of NSW

Locality: Granville, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 629 072

Address: 10-12 Hutchinson St 2142 Granville, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 COVID Public Service Announcement (Cantonese) [] ... 20 Medicare

25.01.2022 COVID Public Service Announcement (Arabic) : ( ) - . ... . (-19) . . . . 20 (Medicare Card). .

25.01.2022 Get creative in 2021 Feros Care invites all people living with a disability to showcase their creative talents by taking part in an Online Art Competition and Virtual Exhibition with the theme ""Behind the Mask"".

23.01.2022 Dear MDAA members and consumers MDAA, like many disability organisations, is facing cuts to funding because the NSW Government is not committed to continue supporting us. They have given us all until 30 December 2020 from which funding will cease. Without this funding some advocacy organisations will be forced to close. MDAA has worked with people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds through our free advocacy programs, projects and se...rvices for over 20 years now. MDAA has been supporting the ethnic and disability community and we are dedicated to raise the voice of CALD people and their interests. We are asking for your help by participating in this survey to show your support for our campaign. You can help us to change this decision by the NSW Government. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSW-disability-advocacy_13 The clock is ticking for us, so let us unite and stand together! Help MDAA continue supporting people in our community and stay open well into the future! Thank you for your support.

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22.01.2022 GIG BUDDIES SYDNEY PAIRING ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITY WITH VOLUNTEERS SINCE 2015

22.01.2022 Cumberland City Council is pleased to invite young people to an online storytelling workshop organised by Soulgen and supported by Cumberland City Council, Merrylands RSL and BYSA. Monday 16th November 6pm to 7:30pm Registrations required. Please contact Dimitrios at [email protected] or 0400 354 939 to secure a place.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 has put everyone under pressure, so it’s more important than ever that we keep our minds healthy. Beyond Blue, in partnership with CultureVerse, has created a series of resources in a range of languages to help people in Australia understand how to find support and feel comfortable talking about their experiences.The Beyond Blue stakeholder pack contains links to materials in Arabic, Mandarin/Simplified Chinese, Punjabi and Vietnamese. Accessing Support Support is ...available. For help from an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450 and ask for one of the following helplines: Beyond Blue 1800 512 348 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 If you are in an emergency or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, call 000. See more

21.01.2022 Today we celebrate R U OK? Day and World Suicide Prevention Day, two events that serve as a timely reminder for us all to regularly check-in with those around us and ask an important question - are you ok? especially during this difficult times of the pandemic

21.01.2022 This National Stroke Week (31 August to 6 September) the Stroke Foundation is celebrating F.A.S.T. heroes Australians who can be ready to save a life by simply knowing and recognising the F.A.S.T. (Face, Arms, Speech and Time) signs of stroke. This message is especially important, you can get involved and raise awareness of the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke . Let’s spread the F.A.S.T. message to as many people in our community as we can. Beyond Stroke Week there are other ways t...o get involved: Our new short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDItvpbW_a8 ensures everyone knows how to recognise the F.A.S.T signs of stroke Learn more about stroke and how you can recognise the signs and symptoms The chain of survival in stroke starts when someone in the community recognises the F.A.S.T. signs of stroke and makes the triple zero (000 call). Help us to build a strong chain.

19.01.2022 Northern Pictures is making a documentary for the ABC called Love on the Spectrum which follows people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the world of dating and relationships. They are about to start making a second season of Love on the Spectrum and we are looking for people who might be potentially interested in participating in the documentary. If you are interested please see flier.

19.01.2022 MDAA Newcastle has received some positive feedback from a consumer and his newly connected support coordinator (CSO). The consumer was referred to MDAA Newcastle from head office to assist him with NDIS access. This has been achieved with help from his MDAA CBSO to gather relevant evidence and liaise with consumer, NDIS and health professionals. The CBSO also attended (via phone link) a plan gather meeting. This has led to a 3 year NDIS plan. MDAA consumer has been connecte...d to a CSO from his own CALD background - and supports are already in place They have also been assisted with rehousing by CBSO, this has also been achieved. Another good news story from MDAA .

18.01.2022 To kick of International Day of People with Disability Uniting LAC will be running an online information day.

18.01.2022 https://www.areanews.com.au//connection-combats-isolation/ Good work from our CBSO Rebecca Mwankenja in Griffith.

17.01.2022 MDAA in the Griffith local area news. From the article: Representatives from a NSW advocacy group were in Griffith last week, educating multicultural residents with disabilities on the wide array of services available to them. The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) held a presentation at the Griffith Community Centre, speaking to a range of Griffith residents about how they can help them navigate the hurdles of living life with a disability.... The MDAA's Sera Yilmaz said the visit was about letting people know what their rights are. "We wanted to come down here to Griffith to speak to some of the consumers and let them know about the services we provide at the MDAA," Ms Yilmaz said.

17.01.2022 COVID Public Service Announcement (Mandarin) _______ ... 20Medicare

17.01.2022 The latest Coronavirus Bulletin for Multicultural Communities

17.01.2022 Sajeda Hussein pictured here, happily came to MDAA Southeast Sydney office and brought gifts (chocolate and perfume) to thank the advocates who supported her, Abu Bakar and Violet with her DSP appeal. She had applied three times with the Disability Support Pension and had been rejected. Then we have done the appeal and she was approved (25 points total). If you need help with DSP applications, NDIS or have any issues you can't handle by yourself, feel free to call MDAA on 9891 6400.

16.01.2022 Do you have a disability? Have things changed for you because of coronavirus (COVID-19)? Do you need support in a language other than English? Help is available. Call the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787 and ask for an interpreter, or call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450 and ask for the Disability Information Helpline on 1800 643 787. Information about the Disability Information Helpline is also available in 63 languages. Visit www.dss.gov.au/disabilityhelp for more details. #DisabilityHelp

16.01.2022 The Blacktown Council is holding the annual Disability Awards event and the winners will be announced live on Friday 04 December 2020 from 11am to 1pm . The following nomination categories have proceeded to finalist stage: Organisation or Business of the Year Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association (MDAA) Volunteer of the Year - MDAA Volunteer, Anthony Borg

16.01.2022 COVID Public Service Announcement (Vietnamese) Xin chào, tôi là [in tên vào]. Trong nhng ngày gn ây ã có s lây lan trong cng ng ca COVID-19 ti vùng Tây Sydney.... Có nhng iu mà quý v có th làm gi an toàn cho quý v và nhng ngi thân ca quý v. Hãy thc hin nhng cách ng x c an toàn không lây COVID nh là gi khong cách vi ngi khác và eo mt n, iu này bây gi là bt buc trong vài khung cnh bên trong nhà nh các ca tim, phng tin chuyên ch công cng và các ni th phng. Hãy tránh các cuc tp hp gia ình ông o. Hãy kim tra xem quý vi có n ni nào trong s các ni có ngi mc COVID-19 ã n không và hãy làm theo hng dn y t. Và hãy c xét nghim và cách ly dù cho quý v có nhng triu chng nh. Hin có hn 20 phòng xét nghim ti Vùng Tây Sydney. Làm xét nghiêm không phi tr tin. Không cn có th Medicare. Hãy ving trang mng NSW Health có thông tin v các a im b nh hng trong vùng ca quý v và tìm mt phòng xét nghim.

14.01.2022 GIVING A VOICE: Rebecca Mwankenja from Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association in Griffith https://www.areanews.com.au//support-uncertain-for-griffi/

12.01.2022 Please Zoom in or join in person to the upcoming sessions with Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS). Intellectual Disability Rights Service (IDRS), Your Life Your Rights Course (4 sessions): - 18 May 2021 10:30am to 12:30pm - 25 May 2021 10:30am to 12:30pm... - 1 June 2021 10:30am to 12:30pm This will look at topics of rights and decision-making, legal problems, criminal rights in the justice system, rights at work and how to make a complaint, and more. Lunch provided for those attending in person.

11.01.2022 COVID Public Service Announcement (Turkish) Merhaba, ben [ad yaznz]. Son günlerde Bat Sydney’de Covid-19’ un toplum içi bulamas görüldü. ... Kendinizi ve sevdiklerinizi güvende tutmak için yapabileceiniz eyler var. Fiziksel mesafeyi, ve artk maazalar, toplu tama araçlar ve ibadethaneler gibi baz kapal alanlarda zorunlu olan maske takma gibi COVID güvenli davranlar uygulayn. Kalabalk aile toplantlarndan kaçnn. COVID-19'lu birinin bulunduu yerlerden herhangi birinde bulunup bulunmadnz kontrol edin ve salk önerilerine uyun. Ve belirtileriniz hafif olsa bile test yaptrn ve kendinizi izole edin. Bat Sydney’de 20 den fazla test klinii vardr. Test yaptrmak ücretsizdir. Medicare kart gerekli deildir. Bölgenizde Covid-19 dan etkilenmi alanlarla ilgili bilgi almak ve bir test klinii bulmak için NSW Health web sitesini ziyaret edin.

10.01.2022 Advocates for culturally diverse Australians with disability cautiously welcome new NDIS reforms

09.01.2022 R U OK day is Thursday 10 September 2020. Ask R U OK? It could change a life Learn how at ruok.org.au

08.01.2022 Our Site, launched by Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) includes resources and information for all women with disability over the age of 15. Our Site has information on women’s rights, leading and taking part in activities, life choices, safety and violence advice, body talk and real stories from women with disability, providing guidance through many lived experiences. https://oursite.wwda.org.au/

08.01.2022 These are MDAA's Seniors Staying Connected activities and dates for December.

07.01.2022 The 2nd of December is the International Day of People With Disability. MDAA will be celebrating people with disability at Paramatta Leagues Club. Call us on (02) 9891 6400 to RSVP.

07.01.2022 NSW Health launched new accessible resources in relation to COVID-19

07.01.2022 ADVOCACY IN ACTION!!! MDAA Wollongong were surprised by a beautiful array of Baklavas last week from a very happy consumer who has received regular services from the beginning of 2019. Over the year, some of the issues the family have received assistance with is in a Transfer of Housing, the lodgement of Australian Citizenship Applications, support to receive a larger NDIS package at the NDIS Plan Review Meeting, lodging a fine review with the RMS with a successful outcome o...f the fines dismissal and assisting the family in receiving an array of services and supports from the local NGO services in the area. For all these, the family had shown their appreciation for the advocacy support! MDAA is asking for your help by participating in a survey to show your support for our campaign for funding. You can help us to change this decision by the NSW Government. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NSW-disability-advocacy_13 The clock is ticking for us, so let us unite and stand together! Help MDAA continue supporting people in our community and stay open well into the future! Thank you for your support.

06.01.2022 Nirosha Boaden our MDAA Disability Royal Commission Advocate and UNSW Academic has a new co-author publication, please click the link for free copies. The international article based on the research conducted for ECIA is now published. Free copies of the article are available at the link below https://www.tandfonline.com/epri/PTQ6WZ6DSWY6IJUSWIWG/full Nirosha Boaden, Christiane Purcal, Karen Fisher & Ariella Meltzer (2020) Transition Experience of Families with Young Children in the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australian Social Work, DOI: 10.1080/0312407X.2020.1832549

05.01.2022 A consumer was recently successful with the support of MDAA SES office to appeal a decision made by NCAT. The case involves a consumer’s claim against a Real Estate Agent(REA) for full refund of Tenancy Bond and for damages caused to personal contents (clothing) due to an impact of a water leakage and poor plumbing works in the rented unit. Initially, the REA made an offer to the consumer for a full refund of the Bond provided the case will not escalate to the Tribunal. The ...consumer was persistent and adamant to proceed with the claim. The first Tribunal Hearing outcome was in favour of the REA, awarding the consumer with only part of Bond money and the rest to the other party to cover for cleaning products that they bought and used to clean the place after the consumer and family relocated. The claim for the damage to clothing was dismissed by the Tribunal. The MDAA SES team supported the consumer in challenging the decision by NCAT by ensuring there were relevant evidences, such as records (receipts and date) of purchases, pictures of items (some if not all), preparing the affidavit and completing of the NCAT Appeal Form. With the language barrier an interpreter was used in most of the interactions. The application for appeal was lodged. A decision was made on 26 August 20 for the appeal to be upheld and for the claim in relation to the damaged clothing be reheard. The claim for full Bond money may vary depending on the success of the claim to clothing. This case was reported in www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au on 26 August 2020. This story highlights that no matter how small or big an issue is, every consumer has a right to an equitable resolve. The portion of the Bond money that is the subject of this case is a mere $150. The claim for the damage to the clothing is a lot more. See more

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01.01.2022 MDAA will be hosting an information forum about immigration on Monday 30 November at MDAA Head Office, 10-12 Hutchinson St. Granville NSW from 10:00am - 12:30pm The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/91492198480... Guest speaker from Immigration Advice & Rights Centre RSVP: Admin on 9891 6400... Light Refreshments provided Please advise of any special dietary requirements For more information and the zoom ID and password please call Jennifer or Marilou on (02) 9891 6400 or email [email protected] [email protected] See more