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EVENTS

Introduction to Community Services for CALD communities
- Date: Every Monday starting 3rd August for 16 weeks
- Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
- Location: MDSI, Level 2, 101 Queen Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Najla on 46 271188
Environmental Educations Sessions for Arabic Community
- Dates: Thursdays 9th, 30th July & 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon
- Location: Jessie Thompson Building (Opposite Centrelink), Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Najla on 46 271188
Gentle Exercises for NESB Women
- Date: 22 July, 19 Aug, 23 Sept, 31 Oct, 18 Nov
- Time: 9.45am
- Location: MDSI
- Contact: Maria on 46 271188 for more details
Healthy Sessions for Arabic Speaking Men
- Dates: Tuesdays 4th & 18th Aug, 1st, 15th & 29th Sept & 13th Oct
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon
- Location: Jessie Thompson Building (Opposite Centrelink), Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Najla on 46 271188
Macarthur Migrant Interagency
Date: 20 August, 15 October, 17 November
Time: 2.00pm
Location: MDSI
MDSI CALD Carers Group
This group was originally funded by NSW Health in 2005. The program aims to develop and enhance carer support, carer advocacy, networks and activities for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in the Macarthur region.

Currently the support group is unfunded and meets monthly at MDSI to discuss topics of interest and provide support. In summary the group delivers:

- Individual client support
- Advocacy
- Carer activities, outings, networks & support group
- Information
- Emotional support and counselling
- Education and training
- Respite
- Assistance in accessing emergency relief

Currently the group has 15 active members from a range of cultural backgrounds. MDSI would like to ensure the long term viability of the CALD Carer support program by acquiring funding to enhance and develop ongoing support services.

The group meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 10am at Level 2/101 Queen Street Campbelltown

For more information please ring Karolina or Meg on 46271188
MDSI Youth Space
- Date: Every Wednesday
- Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: Jessie Thompson Building, Browne Street Campbelltown (opposite MDSI in Mawson Park)
- Contact: Erin on 46 271188
'My Father and I' story book project for Men from CALD backgroun ds
- Date: Begins Tuesday 11 August
- Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
- Location: Jessie Thompson Building
My Way, Your Way, Textile Project for CALD Women in Camden
- Date: Starts 5 August
- Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
- Location: Narellan Library
Preparation for Children Services Study for CALD women 2009
- Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting Tuesday 28th July
- Time: 9:30am - 2:00pm
- Location: MDSI, Level 2, 101 Queen Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Najla on 46 271188
This course is funded by Campbelltown TAFE

Weekly Activities

Arabic Advisory Committee
- Date: Last Wednesday of the month
- Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
- Location: MDSI
- Contact: Najla
Arabic Speaking Women Support Group
- Date: Tuesday fortnightly during school term
- Time: 9:30am - 12:00 noon
- Location: Campbelltown Public School
- Contact: Najla
Arabic Women Social Group - Working Together in Minto
- Date: Every Wednesday
- Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Location: 112 Longhurst Street Minto
- Contact: Fatin on 46 271188
Dinka Language and Culture classes
- Date: Every Wednesday from 1st April
- Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Location: MDSI office, Level 2, 101 Queen Street Campbelltown (entry from Railway Street)
- Contact: Sana on 46 271188
Enrol now for Computer Course for Beginners 2009
- Date: Monday 27 July for Advanced and Friday 31 July for Introduction
- Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Location: Airds/Bradbury Neighbourhood Centre, 69 Riverside Drive Airds
- Contact: Maria on 46 271188
Free English Classes
- Date: Every Tuesday starting 12th May
- Time: 10:00am - 12 noon
- Location: Mowbray Community Meeting Place, Mowbray Way Rosemeadow
- Contact: MDSI on 46 271188 or Maryann on 4633 3703 or Carol 0406 384 220.
Filipino Support Group
- Date: First and last Friday of month
- Time: 10 am - 12 noon
- Location: MDSI
- Contact: Myra Singian
Homework Help for CALD Youth
- Date: Tuesdays
- Time: 3.30pm - 5pm
- Venue: Jessie Thompson Building opposite MDSI in Mawson Park
- Contact: Erin on 46 271188
Playgroups
- Date: Mondays to Friday's
- Time: 10am - 12.00pm for all playgroups
- Location: Various locations throughout Macarthur region
Supported playgroups are run in the mornings for parents and carers with children aged 0-5 yrs in various locations throughout Macarthur.
CLICK HERE for more info on joining a Playgroup
TAFE English classes on Mon and THurs
- Date: Mondays and Thursdays during school term
- Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Location: Macarthur Diversity Services Inc
- Contact: Najla
Vietnamese Parenting Support Group
- Date: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month starting Wednesday 13th May
- Time: 12:00 noon - 2:00pm
- Location: Jessie Thompson Building In Mawson Park, Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Martini on 46 271188 Mondays or Wednesdays
Vietnamese Womens Support Group
- Date: 1st Monday of the month starting Monday 4th May
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location: MDSI office, Level 2 - 101 Queen Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Martini on 46 271188 Mondays or Wednesdays
Womens Social Group
- Date: Every 2nd Friday ongoing
- Time: 10am - 12 noon
- Location: Working Together in Minto Office Shop 70 Minto Mall Minto
- Contact: Rokeya Ahmad on 46 271188