The Muslim Women's Support Centre of WA (Inc) in Bentley, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

The Muslim Women's Support Centre of WA (Inc)

Locality: Bentley, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9451 5696

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25.01.2022 2 WEEKS LEFT UNTIL OUR EID BRUNCH Come join us for a celebratory feast at Cairo Cafe Cannington! You wouldn’t want to miss this all you can eat buffet, with our sprinkle of fun, games and prizes All proceeds go towards supporting the work of the Muslim Women’s Support Centre. We hope to see you there! ... -MWSC #mwsc #mwscwa #ramadan #support #notforprofit #fundraiser #buffet #charity #donation #volunteer #muslimwomen #muslimcharity #food #foodrescue #perth #Eid #brunch #food #foodie #allyoucaneat

25.01.2022 Free entry for all dads at Perth Zoo tomorrow. But just to be clear kids: you cant leave them there, no matter how bad they smell.

24.01.2022 Our office will be closed over the next few days as our volunteers take some time to celebrate Eid and take a much needed break. We'll be back next week Insha Allah. Please email us on [email protected]

24.01.2022 Have you seen Fatuma? Police are concerned for her welfare. She was last seen leaving her residence in Avila Way, Alexander Heights around 12:00pm on Thursday 1...7th September 2020. She is described as 19 years of age, 155cm tall, slim build, dark skin, black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, dark green/black coloured skirt, and a black scarf on her head. Concerns are due to her being unreachable and it is very out of character for her not to return home. Any information please contact the Police on 131 444.

24.01.2022 The situation regarding COVID-19 around the world and in Victoria continues to evolve with case numbers in some countries are at unbelievable levels and our f...riends in Victoria facing an extremely serious situation. The level of community spread inside Victoria is something that we havent seen before in this country, and its a sobering reminder of why the measures weve had to put in place are so important. There is no doubt about it as a nation, we are entering a new and dangerous phase of this pandemic. Today, I have been pleased to hear that common sense has prevailed and the border between Victoria and NSW will now close. I think thats a smart decision, and I think it has been long overdue. Today I can report we have detected another three new cases of COVID-19 overnight, meaning weve now found nine new cases in the last two days. However, all these new cases are all returned overseas travellers who flew into Perth recently and have remained in hotel quarantine. With our hard border in place, arrivals to our State has slowed to a trickle, limited mainly to essential services such as freight and handfuls of Western Australians returning. However, it appears, as Western Australia continues to lead the country and position itself as a safe-haven from COVID-19, new arrivals into our State has started to rise. In recent days we have seen an uptick in air arrivals into Perth Airport both from interstate and overseas. Arrivals are still far below pre-pandemic levels, but just the smallest increase in arrivals now needs to be taken seriously. For example, yesterday three international flights and three domestic flights landed in Perth. This increase in arrivals does put pressure on how we manage our border controls and our quarantine systems. Perth is the western gateway to Australia, and over the last week we have seen a slow increase in arrivals into Perth. Currently we have more than 1,100 people in hotel quarantine, across five hotels in Perth, as well as a large number of people in enforceable self-quarantine at home, who have mostly arrived from interstate. However, if arrivals increase, our resources will start to spread thin. Thats why the State Government has formally requested the Federal Government to put in place a cap on international arrivals into Perth Airport. Consistent with the Federal Governments support for the New South Wales cap, I have asked the Prime Minister to agree on a cap for Western Australia. This would be something in the vicinity of one flight per three days. We need to slow the flow of arrivals. This will help us manage the arrivals and quarantine arrangements to the highest standard. In addition, Cabinet today approved the drafting of urgent legislation that will force any returning traveller Western Australian or not to pay for their 14 days of hotel quarantine. This legislation will be drafted as quickly as possible. Once the Bill is ready and approved, we will recall Parliament if necessary for a special sitting to get this legislation through swiftly. Clearly our hard border with the east has served us well - but, our hard border is under threat. As we know, Clive Palmers High Court challenge is being supported by the Federal Government. The announcement today between NSW and Victoria to close their border is one that I support. But the idea our hard border is being challenged in the High Court is now clearly flawed and completely unnecessary. The High Court challenge consumes the resources of many of our top public servants, from our Solicitor General, our Chief Health Officer and our Police Commissioner. In light of the new NSW-Victoria border closure, today, I have asked the Prime Minister to formally withdraw their support from Clive Palmers High Court challenge. It does not make sense for the Federal Government to be supporting a border closure between NSW and Victoria, but on the other hand, challenging WAs border in the High Court of Australia. Quite frankly, the legal challenge, and especially the Commonwealths involvement has now become ridiculous. This nonsense has to stop. And it has to stop now. Western Australias island within an island strategy has been an integral part of our success. WA has not recorded a community based infection since the 11th of April that was 86 days ago. As a result, WA is the most economically free and active State in Australia due to our relaxed restrictions. But we cannot get complacent. I cannot thank the Western Australian community enough for everything they have done over the last four months. We need to remain vigilant. That means: Dont go to work if youre sick. Dont go out or visit friends and family if youre unwell. Maintain a physical distance between others, where possible. Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Wash your hands regularly, and properly. As Western Australians, we all have a personal responsibility. The more we follow the health advice, the more chance we have of being able to continue on our roadmap to recovery.

24.01.2022 Can you help us keep our doors open for the next year? This will allow us to continue serving some of the most vulnerable in our community and know we can continue to do so because of your support. Today, 25 families made up of 144 who are food insecure were given fresh produce and non perishable food items from our Community pantry.... This Ramadan, amplify your rewards by supporting us.

22.01.2022 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: The State Government will fund the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre to connect specially trained volunteers with older people in the... community and provide connection, information and support. Their focus will be positive ageing, combatting ageism and reducing elder abuse. The program has the two-fold benefit of increasing awareness of elder abuse and assisting in preventing it. For information on elder abuse, including support services that seniors can turn to, visit www.communities.wa.gov.au/elderabuse

21.01.2022 No Spray Register What is a No Spray Register? Placing your address on a No Spray Register allows you to opt out of chemical spraying on your property boundar...ies. In Australia, most No Spray Registers are managed by local councils under various state, territory and federal legislation. However, there is no consistent implementation of No Spray Registers. Contact your local council and ask if they have a No Spray Register or if there are plans to develop one. If you live next to a rail corridor, a school, power lines or other land managed outside of the council, contact that organisation directly to ask if they have a No Spray Register. What does opt out mean? No Spray Registers are updated annually, and residents can opt out of spraying by registering within a certain timeframe. Requests outside of the time frame are generally not considered, and the request is non transferrable. By opting out you are protecting your property boundaries from unwanted chemical sprays, where your boundary meets council land, or land owned by organisations listed above. The register does not protect you from domestic chemical use and you are encouraged to speak directly with your neighbours. Some No Spray Registers ask property owners to state a reason for the request copy and paste the reasons below to assist with your application. Why should I consider the No Spray Register? There are thousands of pesticides and herbicides used in Australia. The most commonly used herbicide is glyphosate, also known as RoundUp. In Australia, glyphosate is used to spray roadsides, public green spaces, and property boundaries. In 2015 the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer announced that RoundUp and similar products were assessed as probably carcinogenic to humans. Further research shows: Glyphosate perturbs the gut microbiota of honeybees. Glyphosate in Roundup may harm gut bacteria in humans. Glyphosate is a possible endocrine disruptor, interfering with the bodys hormones. Glyphosate may contribute to antibiotic resistant bacteria. Glyphosate exposure correlates to more severe cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Glyphosate overuse causes herbicide resistance. Glyphosate has been linked to Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, also known as farmers cancer RoundUp and similar products have been successfully marketed as a low toxicity herbicide which led to its extensive use and widespread ecological contamination . Additional research has shown that RoundUp exposure can be toxic to wildlife, including frogs, bees and monarch butterflies and can be found in groundwater and in the soil. On June 24 2020, Bayer announced it would enter into a $10 billion settlement with 90,000 litigants in the United States who claim this product caused their cancer, with a further $1.3 billion set aside for future claims. 30,000 claims remained unsettled with Australia due to hear its first case in the very near future. Please share and sign this petition www.change.org/Glyphosate

20.01.2022 Always was Always will be

20.01.2022 We have limited spaces for our Ladies only Yoga Classes! Register now!

19.01.2022 Are you joining us for A night of Style? Tickets go on sale from tomorrow and there are a limited number available so book yours today! https://mwscnightofstyle.eventbrite.com.au/

19.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who has donated your Qurban so we can provide fresh meat to our families who are facing food insecurity. We received over 650kg of fresh meat of which 450kg has already been distributed. At the MWSC, we are looking for new ways to best address food insecurity in our community. Watch this space for some new initiatives.

18.01.2022 The Australian Red Cross is urgently calling for donors as the country faces a blood shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Around 16,000 people would need to ...donate in the next two weeks to replenish supplies, now down to just two days. In particular, supplies of O+ and A+ blood are running low but donations from people with all blood and plasma types are needed.

18.01.2022 Great news! Tauhier has been located safe and well. Thank you for your assistance and continued support.

17.01.2022 NOVEMBER PACKING DAY We're packing food hampers for our community at 9am on Sunday 29/11! Help us by dropping off any of the items below at the verandah of ...Qaswa House or donate online using the details below SPONSOR A HAMPER Use the following details to make a donation online: BSB: 066163 Account: 10766648 Ref: CFHP SUPPORT THE PROJECT We recently upgraded our shed to help store all your donations! If you would like to help cover our moving costs, please donate through the reference below: BSB: 066163 Account: 10766648 Ref: Shed Thank you!

17.01.2022 The Muslim Women's Support Centre together with our Imams and Muslim community leaders are calling for an end to Family and Domestic Violence. Together, we all say NO. It is imperative now, more than ever that we work together to remove this evil from our community and protect the rights of women. On this day of Elimination of Violence against women, lets Break the Cycle. Help is available www.mwsc.com.au... Shameema Kolia Natalia Saeed Ali Chaudhry Azizi Khalid Safiyyah A Aziz Khadija AL Kaddour Luul Ibraahim Salmaan Parkr Wael Mohamed Ibrahim Aminah Mah Burhaan Mehtar Faizel Gaffoor Safdar Parkar Iqbal Abdul Rashid Avi Santoso Fatima Payman #breakthecycle

17.01.2022 SEPTEMBER PACKING DAY - 2 WEEKS TO GO Were packing food hamper boxes for our community at 9am on Sunday 27/09! Help us by donating and dropping off any of the items below at the verandah of Qaswa House or join us at 9am on Sunday (27/09) to volunteer!

16.01.2022 Register to celebrate Eid with us!

15.01.2022 We are open 7days a week till late . Dine in ,take away &delivery . #CairoCafeCanningVale #dinein #takeaways #delivery #supportlocal

15.01.2022 Do you want to learn how to read the Qur'an with proper Tajweed and learn to memorise some Surah's, then register for our 8 week course. Call 9451 5696 to register or email [email protected]

14.01.2022 Reconciliation Australia have joined with 30 organisations such as Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia - FECCA and NACCHO Aboriginal Health ...Australia in an open letter calling for real action against racism in Australia. See the letter below and read The Sydney Morning Heralds article: https://bit.ly/SMHCallForAntiRacismStrategy #Reconciliation #InThisTogether2020 #AntiRacism

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13.01.2022 Last Day to purchase your tickets! We hope to see you there

13.01.2022 WELCOME TO DJILBA Have you noticed blooms of yellow wildflowers around already? August and September sees the arrival of Djiba, the Nyoongar season of c...onception a time to look for yellow and cream flowers starting to bloom on mass. Djilba is a transitional time of the year, with some very cold and clear days combining with warmer, rainy and windy days mixing with the occasional sunny day or two. This is the start of the massive flowering explosion that happens in the south-west of the state which starts with yellow flowering plants such as acacias. Others colours that are around at this time of year are creams, combined with some vivid and striking blues. Traditionally, the main food sources were land-based grazing animals included the Yongar (kangaroo), the Waitj (emu) and the Koomal (possum). As the days start to warm up, the first newborns of these species would start to be seen with proud parents out and about finding food, teaching them to forage and protecting family units from bigger animals, including people. The woodland birds will still be nest-bound which means the swooping protective behaviour of the Koolbardi (Magpie) starts to ramp up and, if watched closely, so to do the Djidi Djidi (Willy Wag Tails) and the Chuck-a-luck (Wattle Birds) among others. As the season progresses and the temperatures continue to rise, the flower stalks of the Balgas (Grass Trees) will emerge in preparation for the coming Kambarang season. The Nyoongar calendar has six seasons, each representing the changes we see in the environment. Learn more about the six seasons on the Bureau of Meteorologys website: https://bit.ly/2rP5zbx Bureau of Meteorology. Edith Cowan University (ECU).

12.01.2022 #currentstate #allthelegos #alsotowels #andalltheshoes #hidingintheclosetwithcoffee

12.01.2022 Family and domestic violence is a scourge on our community, and it is essential that our laws work to protect victims and reduce rates of violence in our State.... Im proud to say that our Bill to reform Western Australias family violence laws passed State Parliament overnight. It represents the most comprehensive family violence law reform package ever introduced in Western Australia. Our understanding of family and domestic violence is continuing to evolve, and these changes will help our laws keep pace. One of the key changes is a new specific criminal offence for suffocation and strangulation, which we now know is an important risk factor in the context of family violence. We know that a female victim of strangulation is seven times more likely to be the victim of homicide, compared to other family violence victims. The legislation also includes a new specific offence for persistent family violence, in recognition of the reality of family violence for many victims, where the perpetrator commits persistent and ongoing acts of violence against them. We are also enabling courts to declare a person a serial family violence offender, which will make it easier for the courts and police to identify such an offender and mitigate against the risk of reoffending. Other changes include new aggravated penalties for offences that commonly occur in family violence circumstances, making it easier for evidence of family violence to be introduced in criminal trials and requiring police to record every family violence incident. These reforms are the result of years of hard work from our States first ever Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Simone McGurk MLA, and our Attorney General John Quigley. Over the past three years, our Government has shown our commitment to stopping family violence and changing the story for victims with a series of legislative reforms. These reforms are a vitally important change for Western Australia, and they will help to save lives. But I can promise you now our Government will not stop working to reduce the unacceptably high rates of family and domestic violence in the community.

12.01.2022 With the good news of the opening of our boarders, let's continue the good work by following all the current health advice - continuing practising physical distancing and good hygiene.

11.01.2022 Every week The Muslim Womens Support Centre of WA provides food assistance to our local families vulnerable to food insecurity. Food insecurity has affected 5 million Australians and in the last 12 months. Thank you to Muslim Aid Australia, SecondBite and OzHarvest who help us help those who are vulnerable in our community.

10.01.2022 Today was a busy day with distribution of 450kg of Qurban Meat, Fresh produce from OzHarvest and non perishable food items from Muslim Aid Australia! We saw 63 families come through our doors today who are food insecure. Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporting organisations whove made this possible.

10.01.2022 Thank you OzHarvest WA

09.01.2022 Eid Mubarak from all of us to you. We wish all of you a blessed day, filled with Barakah and joy.

08.01.2022 What an exciting day! The MWSC held their own version of a Shark Tank Participants were presented with a list topics that were identified as needing to be addressed in our community.... Members who were passionate about a particular topic got to create a project together with others who were interested in the same topic. They then had to creat and hash out their ideas and then pitch their idea to the group of participants who decided whether their idea was worth funding or not. We had 4 groups that pitched and the winning team whose idea was backed will be given $600 to execute their ideas in the next two months. So watch this space as they work with the Centre to take their project from inception to completion over the next couple of months! Thank you to everyone that participated and presented your ideas.

08.01.2022 blacklivesmatter blackouttuesday

07.01.2022 EDAC is hiring! We currently have 3 positions to fill: - Multicultural Community Connector - Individual Advocacy Officer, and... - Development Manager For further information on each role, please got to our website - http://www.edac.org.au/?page_id=40

06.01.2022 Looking for Halal Food Trucks for our next event. Please pm Urban Pop Ups. Jazakallah

06.01.2022 Today is World Kindness Day. It is important now more than ever that we throw kindness around like confetti as we have all 'felt the pinch' of 2020 and the surp...rises that the year has delivered. Kindness improves morale, self-esteem and well-being. In other words, being kind makes you happy! It's a win for you, a win for others and a win for the world in general. #StrongerTogether #bekind #kindnessisfree See more

05.01.2022 Are you up for the challenge? Do your Eid treats get your family and friends salivating? Then you are who we are looking for! It’s the great bake off competition and only one person can be crowned the MWSC Master Baker. So, what are the rules?... It can be a cake, a biscuit or whatever your speciality is- as long as it’s sweet! Every competitor can only submit one entry. Your submission must be dropped off to the MWSC between 10am and 11am on the 18th of May 2021. Your dessert will be judged on how it looks and tastes. The judges will be our families who are visiting the Centre on that day to collect food hampers from our pantry. Each family will get to taste a sample of your submission and cast one vote for their favourite treat. The winner will be announced on the 30th of May at the MWSC Eid brunch, and presented with their prize that’s full of goodies! All entries will be photographed and displayed on our social media and you will be tagged. Please let us know if you do not want to be identified. We wish you a great bake off, and can’t wait to see your wonderful submissions and who will be named the 2021 MWSC baking Master! #mwsc #mwscwa #ramadan #eid #celebration #eid #notforprofit #eidmubarak #baking #bakeoff #volunteer #community #muslimwomen #muslimcharity #food #perth

05.01.2022 We all know that our State has done well to keep safe from COVID-19, and we can take a lot of confidence from our current situation. But we must not let that co...nfidence slide into complacency. Today I want to remind every Western Australian to do their part to keep our State COVID-free. Anyone in Western Australia can and should be tested if they meet any of the following criteria: - presenting with a fever (37.5C) OR - a recent history of a fever (e.g. night sweats, chills) OR - an acute respiratory infection e.g. cough, shortness of breath, sore throat OR - acute loss of smell or loss of taste. If you are sick with any of these symptoms, PLEASE get tested. Testing is available at any of our COVID clinics, or if you cant get to one of them through hospitals or through some private pathology clinics (with GP referral) For more information or to find a testing location, please visit: https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/A_E/COVID-clinics

05.01.2022 Eid Mubarak from the MWSC! May we all emerge from Ramadan with polished hearts inshAllah! We pray that all of your Duas and prayers from this month are accepted. Enjoy your last Iftar of Ramadan 2021! ... -MWSC #mwsc #mwscwa #ramadan #eid #celebration #eid #notforprofit #eidmubarak #happyeid #iftar #community #muslimwomen #muslimcharity #food #muslim #perth

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04.01.2022 Today is R U OK day? Its a reminder to start a conversation that could change a life today, tomorrow and any day its needed. Learn what to say after R U OK? ...so you can keep the conversation going when someone says theyre not OK. if you would like to talk to a professional counsellor you can call Hayat Line on 1300 993 398

04.01.2022 This is so special! Shirley Purdie with the advances of her first childrens picture book, Shirley Purdie: My Story, Ngaginybe Jarragbe (out in October). Shir...ley is a world-renowned Gija artist and Kimberley Elder, famous for her rich ochre paintings. The book tells her life story in both Gija and English. "Good to put it in painting, your Country, so kids can know and understand," said Shirley. Photo thanks to Warmun Art Centre

04.01.2022 Domestic and Family Violence Training for Beauty and Hairdressing Industry Professionals Working in the beauty and hairdressing industry, you may have had exper...iences of a client disclosing family domestic violence. It’s hard to know how to respond if you haven’t been trained. This free workshop includes DV-Aware (domestic violence awareness) training provided by Lifeline WA followed by a Q&A Panel with local agencies. You will gain the tools to help, refer and make a real difference in people’s lives. When: 5 - 9pm, Monday, May 17, 2021. Where: Midland Women’s Health Care Place, 24 Junction Parade, Midland Please register your free spot at http://www.bit.ly/32cw1LN

04.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who attended our morning tea to Celebrate Eid Al Adha with us. It was a fun morning, with everyone getting to know each other through some fun activities, lots of delicious food and great company. We look forward to seeing you all at our next event.

03.01.2022 For the mothers whose wombs have seen their babies come to life and then pass there For the mothers whose children are not by blood but by love For the mothers ...who have birthed and raised their children, then washed, shrouded and buried them For the mothers who raised their children only to feel completely disconnected from them For mothers who try to get a minute of alone time in the bathroom with little fingers pounding on the door For mothers who are nurturing and present despite the difficulty and feeling so alone For those mothers who are struggling to raise their children while battling depression or relationship or life issues For single mothers For the mothers at heart who have wanted nothing more than to be a mother for as long as they can remember, but whose womb cannot hold a baby or who have never had the opportunity despite the fierce longing -- For those whose mothers have passed and whose yearning is so intense it is painful every moment For those whose mothers have hurt more than healed them For those whose mothers were never a part of their lives and who have always felt that longing For those who are watching everyone else celebrate mothers today, but whose hearts are shattered Today, tomorrow and everyday, remember: what people see isn't all of you. God knows what you are. He knows your status. And when you feel overwhelmed and broken because no one else understands all the pain and stigma related to everything other than a specific and "perfect" concept of motherhood: You are incredible because you are trying every single day despite the intense vulnerability and the sometimes overwhelming isolation. And you are not alone: "...He is with you wherever you are." (Quran, 57:4)

02.01.2022 Meet the chef dishing up online cooking classes for people who are deaf.

02.01.2022 Are you doing Your Qurban locally? Donate a portion to the MWSC which we will then distribute to families who are food insecure in Perth. Drop off to the Centre between the 3rd and 6th of August between 10am and 2pm

01.01.2022 JUNE PACKING DAY - 2 WEEKS TO GO We will be packing food hampers at 9am on Sunday 28/06 at Qaswa House and heres how you can help! Shop for any of the n...on-perishable food items below and drop them off at Qaswa House before our next packing day! Food hampers will go to families struggling to make ends meet, so help us help them and make a difference in our community. DM us or comment below if you have any questions

01.01.2022 Perths best Halal restaurants Perth is a vibrant and diverse city with a melting pot of cultures, flavours and tastes. Mai at Halal Food Directory has put t...ogether a list of some of the Halal-suitable places to celebrate Muharram or experience this culturally significant time with friends and family. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/dHJI30r58N8