Multicultural Care in Campsie, New South Wales | Community organisation

Multicultural Care

Locality: Campsie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9718 6199

Address: Suite 30, 532 Canterbury Rd 2194 Campsie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://multiculturalcare.com.au

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25.01.2022 Thanks to Beyond Blue for sharing these 10 great tips on looking after yourself during COVID-19!

25.01.2022 Voting has now opened for the Canterbury Bankstown Local Business Awards - Please support us by voting for us, simply by clicking on the link. https://thebusinessawards.com.au/busin//Multicultural-Care

25.01.2022 At Multicultural Care we safely deliver services to clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff follow the Department of Health's recommended safety measures as discussed in this video.

24.01.2022 Thanks to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for these COVID-19 safe alternatives to handshakes, hugs and high fives! Try using one the next time you see a friend!

24.01.2022 Thank goodness we have skilled Cantonese-speaking support staff at Multicultural Care! #multiculturalcare #careinyourlanguage #weunderstandyou #wegetcantonese #welovediversity

23.01.2022 If you or someone you know would appreciate a phone call in a community language, please call us! We have a big team of volunteers ready to ring people who are living in aged care or receiving a home care package. Our volunteers are happy to write letters or emails as well as keep in touch with regular phone or Skype calls. We can even connect with those who have been approved but are currently on a waiting list for a home care package. Contact Steve Walker on 02 9718 6199 or [email protected] #multiculturalcare #loveinatimeofcovid

23.01.2022 WE WON! We are proud and humbled to announce we won the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Business Awards for Health Improvement Services on Wednesday night. Our CEO, Dr Rosy Walia, says of the win:... What an amazing achievement for all our staff, clients and volunteers. Winning this award is a testament to the dedication our work family has shown over the past two decades. I cannot thank everyone who took the time to vote for us enough. Thank you, we are so honoured. And to our staff you made this happen. Everyday you spend helping our clients, learning their stories, providing them with the ability to live independently, it makes a difference. You are the difference. Be proud of this award, you made it possible. More information on the win can be found in our media release: https://multiculturalcare.com.au//newslette/media-release/

21.01.2022 May 22 saw the launch of our Greek Art Therapy sessions held in Marrickville. An amazing group of elderly clients came together to practice their skills in marbling and had lost of fun! Starting out on a 12 week journey is always exciting and this week we had some really exciting participants #greek #arttherapy #marbling #marrickville #seniors

21.01.2022 Have you, or someone you know, ever thought about volunteering? Check out our newest volunteer program: The Community Visitors Scheme - Supporting the Inner West, South West, and South East Sydney communities.

20.01.2022 Its National Volunteer Week and this year we're celebrating 'making a world of difference'. At Multicultural Care, we are built on diversity and are stronger for it. Whether in our Weavers program or our Community Visitors Scheme, our diverse volunteers make a world of difference to our communities through selfless acts of kindness and compassion. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to highlight the contribution volunteers make to our organisation, and society as a whol...e. With an estimated 1 billion volunteers worldwide, volunteering permeates communities and contributes to global change. Many volunteers attest to the health benefits of volunteering, noting lower levels of stress and improved mood. Volunteering has also improved worldwide employment opportunities by 27% . To demonstrate the benefits of volunteering at Multicultural Care, we interviewed one of our Weavers volunteers to get their perspective on what it means to be a volunteer. To read the interview, click here: https://multiculturalcare.com.au/meet-a-weaver-volunteer/ If you, or someone you know, is looking to give back to the community through volunteering. Get in touch with us today at 02 9718 6199 or email [email protected]

20.01.2022 Check out our dedicated COVID-19 web page, where you will find important health and safety information, as well useful links to resources in other languages:

19.01.2022 Thinking about giving back to your community? Have experience in caring role? Why not give our Weavers volunteer program a go!

18.01.2022 Know someone who could use some help at home? Our qualified staff can: - help with household chores - provide nursing care... - help with showering, grooming and personal care - provide social support - drive clients to appointments - help with shopping Staff can be matched to speak the language of your choice. Call us on 02 9718 6199 to ask how we can help! #MulticulturalCare #InHomeHelp #ReadytoCare #CareInYourLanguage

17.01.2022 Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) is designed to improve overall wellbeing and slow the functional decline of older people who are at risk of losing their independence - and want to stay living in their own homes. Funded by the Department of Health, STRC packages run for a fixed period of time (usually 8 weeks) and are targeted towards achieving clearly specified goals. A flexible care program is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of doctors and allied health profess...ionals, who identify and treat medical conditions in the client's home. Find out more about STRC and eligibility here:

17.01.2022 Got the isolation blues? You're not alone! Find handy tips to stay well and positive here:

17.01.2022 Bankstown Seniors Multicultural Art Therapy Group officially started today at Bankstown Senior Citizens Centre- Participants exploring working on their thought circles. We still have a few more spots left if you are interested in joining or know someone that may be interested please call Sanya on 02 9718 6199.

16.01.2022 Did you know 1 in 4 Australians living with a disability comes from a culturally and linguistically diverse background? At Multicultural Care, we recognise the huge barriers that these people and their carers face when accessing information and support services. Thats why all our disability support services are provided by staff who are highly qualified in delivering culture-based care. We work in close partnership with our clients (and their families and carers) to tailor o...ur packages to best meet their needs and goals. Fees for services we provide are set by the NDIS so there are no hidden costs! Call us today about our disability services on 02 9718 6199, or read more here: https://multiculturalcare.com.au//ndis-disability-services/ #multiculturalcare #disabilityservices #ndis #wespeakyourlanguage #happytohelp

16.01.2022 Part of our wonderful Weavers community are our multicultural volunteers. Recently we visited Weavers training at Multicultural Care in Sydney. This is their se...cond cohort of Weaver volunteers and is a great landmark for them in now having 13 Weavers available to carers in the Sydney Central and Inner West region. #Weavers #Care #Multicultural #BoldIdeas #BetterLives #TaciIs10 #NationalVolunteersWeek2019

13.01.2022 Today is Aged Care Employee Day! An official day to thank, honour, recognise and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of people who work in the aged care sector across Australia. Multicultural Care would like to particularly acknowledge the great contribution our Bilingual Support Staff make to the lives of older Australians and those with a disability. Thanks for their incredible dedication and professionalism and the courage they have shown throughout COVID-19! ...To mark this special day, each staff member will be treated to an upcoming lunch or afternoon tea. Enjoy, lovely people! #ThanksforCaring #AmazingStaff #MulticulturalCare

12.01.2022 Throughout COVID-19 our amazing Community Visitors Scheme volunteers have continued to provide companionship to eligible older Australians. Great to see the value of this work being acknowledged in the below post! If you would like to sign up for the Community Visitors Scheme call Multicultural Care on 02 9718 6199. ... We can match you with a volunteer with similar interests as you and from the same cultural background!

11.01.2022 Were proud to announce were now a finalist for the Local Business Awards, in the Health Improvement Services category! The Local Business Awards acknowledge outstanding local business and their people who go above and beyond providing an exceptional customer service experience. Multicultural Care has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving the health outcomes and quality of life for culturally diverse locals of all ages and abilities.... Please vote for us! It's so quick and easy. Just click on the link below!

10.01.2022 Confused about what you can and can't do during COVID-19? Find the latest advice here:

09.01.2022 Did you know 1 in 4 Australians living with a disability comes from a non-English speaking background? At Multicultural Care we match our clients with qualified, bilingual care staff who can meet their language and cultural needs. Fees for services are set by the NDIS so there are no hidden costs. ... Find out more by calling 02 9718 6199, or view this link: https://multiculturalcare.com.au//ndis-disability-services/ #multiculturalcare #disabilityservices #ndis #wespeakyourlanguage #happytohelp

09.01.2022 NSW Health has put out this great video on how to wear a mask and handle it properly. Stay safe and have a great weekend everyone!

09.01.2022 Canterbury Bankstown Local Business Awards voting opens May 28, 2018. For over 25 years we have been supporting multicultural members of the community by providing home care services. Please support us by voting for us. Please click on the below link: https://thebusinessawards.com.au/busin//Multicultural-Care

08.01.2022 Were proud to announce weve been nominated for the Local Business Awards, in the Health Improvement Services category! The Local Business Awards acknowledge outstanding local business and their people who go above and beyond providing an exceptional customer service experience. Multicultural Care has consistently demonstrated a commitment to improving the health outcomes and quality of life for culturally diverse locals of all ages and abilities. ... Your vote matters to us! Please vote for us today! It's easy. Simply click here: https://thebusinessawards.com.au/busin//Multicultural-Care

08.01.2022 At Multicultural Care we're committed to COVID safety. #MulticulturalCare #KeepingSafe #COVID19

07.01.2022 Watch this great Unicef cartoon on the value and care of reusable masks!

07.01.2022 The Multicultural Seniors Art Therapy Group has started on their cultural journey - take a look at a video of what the participants got up to on Monday 28 May. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ZpUmP13rM #arttherapy Bayside Council #seniors

06.01.2022 This week participants attending the Seniors Art Therapy Workshop explored their journeys to Australia. Sharing their stories with each other through amazing art work using water paints. We still have a few more spaces, if you are over 65 and speaker another language please contact us on 0297186199 to register. There is no cost and all equipment is provided. #canterburybankstown #arttherapy City of Canterbury Bankstown Canterbury-Bankstown Express

04.01.2022 Know someone who could use a Short Term Restorative Care package? STRC packages are designed to slow the functional decline in older people who are at risk of losing their independence, and improve their overall wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through a flexible, 8 week care program that is delivered in a home setting by a team of health professionals - who identify and treat any medical condition(s).... Funded by the Department of Health, the packages are built on wellness, reablement and restorative approaches. Find out more: https://multiculturalcare.com.au//short-term-restorative-/ #multiculturalcare #shorttermrestorativecare #wespeakyourlanguage #happytohelp

04.01.2022 Hooray for our CVS (Community Visitors Scheme) volunteers! Not even COVID-19 has stopped them from checking-in on their friends in residential aged care! Well done! You are amazing! #multiculturalcare #CVS #communityvisitorsscheme #localheroes #communityangels

03.01.2022 Multicultural Care is proud to provide support to those who have greatly sacrificed for our country. As an approved provider of Veteran's Home Care we support eligible veterans, war widows and widowers to remain living independently in their own homes for as long as possible. Find out more here:... See more

03.01.2022 We have volunteers ready to support Home Care Package clients through COVID-19 loneliness!