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

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

Our priorities for 2008 – 2012 are to:

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

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.

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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.

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

Narellan Office:

Community Office 3 Narellan Library & Community Complex.

Corner Elyard & Queen Streets, Narellan

Phone/Fax: 4647 5090

Monday - Friday

9.00am - 5.00pm

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