WHO WE ARE

MDSI was initially established in 1983 as an outreach project of the Liverpool Migrant Resource Centre.to provide settlement and re-settlement services for migrants and refugees residing in Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly. In 1987 it incorporated as an independent organisation called Campbelltown Migrant Services Association (CMSA) and in 1993 changed its name to Macarthur Migrant Resource Centre (MMRC).

In 2004 we launched our new name Macarthur Diversity Services Inc (MDSI) reflecting our commitment to providing new and innovative services throughout the Macarthur region. Based on an integrated service delivery system our programs are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the community through four broad service areas including child, family, youth and aged. We believe that our strength is in our diversity of services and staff. We offer a selection of 13 settlement and community services, we employ staff fluent in over 15 community languages from over 18 cultural backgrounds, we have volunteers fluent in over 14 community languages and 20 cultural backgrounds.

MDSI is:

client focused
supports the development of people’s skills by furthering their potential
promotes the equitable distribution of resources and access to services
values and promotes recognition of diversity
embraces the values of community
delivers high quality services

MISSION

Our mission is to assist disadvantaged and marginalised people by providing services that:

Facilitate acceptance and inclusiveness
Develop individual, family and community resilience
Build enduring relationships

PRIORITIES AND OBJECTIVES

Our priorities for 2008 – 2012 are to:

Increase our capacity to support the community
Ensure our long term viability
Strengthen our partnerships with the community
Improve organisational quality, accountability and governance

COMPLAINTS, FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS

To ensure that MDSI is constantly improving we actively seek feedback from our clients and key stakeholders. We rely on a variety of feedback mechanisms to ensure we are providing high quality services that are relevant and responsive to our clients. We have client evaluation forms, client surveys, group activity survey's, carer questionnaires and other informal feedback processes all designed to ensure that we delivery high quality programs and services.

We would value hearing what you think about our services, this helps us to tailor and improve our services. Complaints will be addressed by the appropriate line manager with any action taken reflecting our commitment to providing the best for our clients.

CITIZENSHIP
SUPPORT PROGRAM

ENROL NOW - Click Here for More Information

(Left - Participants of the November 08 Citizenship Support Course)

The "Writing for Life" project aimed to provide Refugee and Migrant Women from Arabic speaking backgrounds the opportunity to share feelings and life experiences in their own language, or in English.

The "Writing for Life" project is a joint initiative between Campbelltown Public School , NSW Department of Education & Training, Campbelltown Office and MDSI. (Click to view and read book.)

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New Information Sheets

These information sheets and posters, correspond with the flash application above. Click on the title to download:

DONATE TO MDSI

Your donation will assist people in the community who need crisis help and assistance with keeping families together or with finding a place to stay.

Donations you make to us worth $2 or more can be claimed as 100% tax deductible.

NEED A LOAN?

MDSI is now an accredited provided of No Income Loans Scheme (NILS) to assist low income consumers with up to $900 to purchase water efficient washing machines.
Inquiries to Lili on 46271188.

How Green is MDSI?

How does MDSI reduce its negative impact on the environment or how do we reduce our carbon footprint?

We used only recycled paper and we recycle the paper we use. MDSI has had a policy of only purchasing recycled paper for over eight years, long before it became "popular" in offices and households;
We recycle our printer cartridges; we have done this for over 5 years;
We use recyclable paper cups
We offer our newsletter electronically instead of hardcopy
Our computers are switched off daily
Our office lights are switched off every night
We have a weekly recycling collection service for our main office

Hours of operation:

Monday, Wed - Fri.

9.00am - 5.00pm

Tuesday

9.00am - 3.00pm

Phone: (02) 4627 1188

Fax: (02) 4628 6068

Email: info@mdsi.org.au

Main Office:

Level 2, Centre Court

101 Queen Street

Campbelltown

Aged Care Facilities

Home & Community Care

Jessie Thompson Building

Browne Street

Campbelltown

Ph: 02 4625 0886

Dementia Day Care Centre

The Manse 32 Lithgow St

Campbelltown

Ph: 02 4620 6855

Postal Address:

PO Box 525,

Campbelltown

NSW 2560 Australia

If you have any queries regarding specific services offered by this Centre, you can find the contacts to the applicable programs by clicking the link above.