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Mt Druitt Ethnic Communities Agency

Locality: Mount Druitt

Phone: +61 2 9625 9300

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25.01.2022 Humans of MECA- Jerrel Joseph This time we would like to introduce Jerrel Joseph. Jerrel is our ex-student placement and current volunteer. His passion and desire to help community has pulled him to join MECA. He assists the clients with JP service and other people works. He has done his Diploma in Youth work so he loves to help and support the young people in need. He understands the people going through rough time well without any judgement. Jerrel is from Fiji. He is v...ery friendly in nature and loves to talk to people. The best part about him is that he respects everyone. Besides helping people, he loves fishing, swimming and playing sports. Rock and roll music and actions moves attracts him too. He likes to travel to new places, cooking and gardening. Jerrel wants to do his best for the local community and native people. His future plan is to provide better services for the people who are struggling in their life. Jerrel says, I feel very excited to work at MECA because MECA has been a home to me, especially the management and staff are so friendly and helpful, so I have been inspired and encouraged to work here. If you see Jerrel Joseph around please say hello to him. See more

24.01.2022 Humans of MECA - Puja Hello again! Today we would like to introduce you to Puja Subedi. Puja is from Nepal and has been in Australia for a year and a half. Puja is currently studying a Masters of Social Work through the Australian College of Applied Psychology. She has been at MECA since late June completing her student placement hours as part of her studies Puja is currently apart of many programs here at MECA including Womens Health program, Youth Mentoring and has been ...involved in making reports and assisting our community at the front desk Puja loves cooking, making new friends and finds it very fun to dance. A fn fact about Puja is that she is an introvert but when she gets to know someone very well and is very comfortable she becomes extremely talkative! After Puja completes her Masters of Social Work she would love to go back to Nepal and work in and with her community that she was born in. Puja expresses that she is enjoying her time here at MECA. She says the environment and the people here are very friendly. She is really proud to be apart of the MECA family and community Make sure to say hello to Puja before she finishes her time here at MECA

24.01.2022 Hi all, Just a courtesy reminder that the Hello Doctor Live event is on TONIGHT at 5PM! To access the event, please click on the following link: https://zoom.us/j/91775632140... We are excited to see you all tonight.

23.01.2022 Yousef has been serving the community as a case worker and JP at MECA. He has been nominated as a Westfield Local Hero Your vote can make Yousef, a Westfield Local Hero and grant MECA some funding to further benefit the community! Click here to vote: https://rb.gy/aqj7df #VoteforYousef #WestfieldLocalHeroes #BeOurHero

19.01.2022 Great to meet everyone today for our Arabic focus group! We believe the best way to find out how we can help your community is to hear it from you. Thanks everyone for participating

18.01.2022 Humans of MECA I would like to introduce you all to Yousef. Yousef has been working at MECA since late 2009 as a bilingual case manager. Yousef has been helping to assist refugees and migrants to settle down in Australia, as well as providing support with issues regarding migrations, settling into life in Australia and any further matter that may come to attention. Primarily during Covid-19 Yousefs work has been associated with assisting the community certifying documents a...s a Justice of the Peace Yousef was born in Soufar, in Lebanon although his nationality is Syrian. In Yousefs spare time he enjoys reading a book, listening to a wide array of music and gardening, whether that be at home or in our garden at MECA. Yousef enjoys all types of food, especially dishes that reflect his cultural background Throughout Yousefs work, he has assisted with establishing a driving program, information sessions to help our clients understand the laws and regulation within Australia, citizenship classes and several other programs which help our clients to improve in various aspects of their life. If you see Yousef around please say hello, he loves his community and loves getting to know you all! See more

18.01.2022 Emergency Relief for Temporary Visa Holders

17.01.2022 Its Multicultural Health Week! This years theme focuses on health literacy and safe use of medicines. Research shows that people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds experience higher rates of adverse outcomes from poor medication management, including medication related hospital admissions. Consultations with key stakeholders identified that people from multicultural communities often find information related to their medicines complex and overwhel...ming. There is also a lack of translated resources to help communities support the safe use of medicines. In some communities, there are also cultural practices around sharing medicines with others https://youtu.be/W6cZaOwMBc8

11.01.2022 Join us for a fun exercise and yoga session every Wednesday! #StayHealthy #StayActive

10.01.2022 Reminder We have FREE Garden to Plate classes on MONDAY Please come join us!

10.01.2022 Are you Nepalese? Are you aged 16-25? Are you feeling the impact of stress from COVID on your wellbeing? headspace Hurstville and Advance Diversity Services (A...DS) will present a wellbeing information session on Tuesday, September 8, 5.30 to 6.30 pm via Zoom Topics include: Tips for a healthy headspace Managing stress and emotions Tips for studying or working from home How and where to get extra support Click this link for registration https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P6KW3DQ For more info contact us on: 8048 3350 (headspace) 9597 5455, 0422 253 170 (ADS) Bayside Council Georges River Council, Settlement Services International - SSI, NSW Settlement Partnership, Sutherland Shire Council, The Kogarah Storehouse, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Nepalese Australian Association (NAA), Nepalese Australia, St.George Hospital, Shopfront Arts Co-Op

10.01.2022 As you may know by now, our very own Yousef Abou Ammar has been elected as a candidate for Westfield Local Heroes Our little community here has been involved in this project to showcase who Yousef truly is and the ways in which he enriches MECA, our community and individuals personally Yousef, we appreciate you for everything you are and everything you do for us individually and as a community collectively... Click here to vote: https://rb.gy/aqj7df https://youtu.be/moRw577odQo #VoteforYousef #WestfieldLocalHeroes #BeOurHero

09.01.2022 Voting closes in 4 DAYS!! Remember to put your vote in for Yousef! Vote by clicking on the following link https://rb.gy/aqj7df MECA would really appreciate it if you could help us by sharing this message to your family, friends, colleagues, clients and your networks

07.01.2022 Womens Health Program in Arabic will be running on this Friday Join us on Zoom for health info, social support and fun

05.01.2022 Voting closes in 2 DAYS!! Remember to put your vote in for Yousef! Vote by clicking on the following link https://rb.gy/aqj7df MECA would really appreciate it if you could help us by sharing this message to your family, friends, colleagues, clients and your networks

05.01.2022 Happy Birthday David - our extremely talented producer

05.01.2022 Voting closes in 3 DAYS!! Remember to put your vote in for Yousef! Vote by clicking on the following link https://rb.gy/aqj7df MECA would really appreciate it if you could help us by sharing this message to your family, friends, colleagues, clients and your networks

05.01.2022 Humans of MECA - Naoko Yasuda Introducing to you, Naoko Yasuda, our awesome volunteer here at MECA! Naoko Yasuda has been here for 1 and a half years and came to Australia 2 years ago. She comes out to MECA garden throughout the week to help with maintenance and ensuring the gardens flourishes.... Previous to volunteering at MECA, Naoko took part in and completed a horticultural class. Since then Naoko has become MECAs very own Garden Coordinator. Naoko said her favourite thing is the garden and being outside. She has expressed her love for seeing the garden grow and the plants sprouting fruit and vegetables. Naokos favourite food is anything that has meat in it. She said in particular she loves a Korean barbecue and all Japanese dishes that reflect her cultural heritage. When Naoko cooks, she likes to use the fresh ingredients straight out of the garden. Naoko LOVES being outside as this is what makes her comfortable. If you see her around at MECA please say hello and have a chat with her

05.01.2022 Join our horticulture classes to learn all things related to gardening! Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm Call us on 9625 9300 to register!Join our horticulture classes to learn all things related to gardening! Monday 9:30am - 12:30pm Call us on 9625 9300 to register!

02.01.2022 Voting closes in 5 DAYS!! Remember to put your vote in for Yousef! Vote by clicking on the following link https://rb.gy/aqj7df MECA would really appreciate it if you could help us by sharing this message to your family, friends, colleagues, clients and your networks. Check out this short video to know more about Yousef. https://youtu.be/moRw577odQo

01.01.2022 We love our volunteers, thank You Naoko for all your hard work

01.01.2022 MIXED WALKING GROUP Put your walking shoes on and come down to MECA at 10:30am on Thursday. We will be doing a 45 minute walk around Mount Druitt at the same time each week. Feel free to bring your pet! This walking group is open to both men and women. In keeping with social distancing guidelines, we will be asking that everyone signs our register in the morning, and brings a mask with them.