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WOMEN

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

FAMILIES

Centrelink Information Session for Arabic Speaking African Communities in Macarthur
- Date: Friday 9 April
- Time: 10 am @ MDSI
- Contact: Sana

Coptic Easter Celebration
- Date: Wednesday 7 April
- Time: 10am
- Location: Koshigaya Park (Please bring plate of food or sweets to share)
- Contact: Najla

HARMONY DAY

- Date: Saturday 27th March 2010
- Time: 10am to 1pm
- Location: PCYC, 95 Minto Rd, Minto
- Contact: Mal - Ph: 040 9801344 - (Campbelltown Arts Center )
- Contact: Fatin - Ph: 46271188 - (MDSI)
- Download Harmony Day Flyer (pdf) (right click - Save As)

Introduction to Community Services for CALD communities
- Date: Every Monday starting Feb 2010 for 16 weeks
- Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
- Location: MDSI, Level 2, 101 Queen Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Sana on 46 271188

Macarthur Migrant Interagency
- Date: 19 August, 20 October, 17 November
- Time: 2.00pm
- Location: MDSI

MDSI Playgroup Easter Celebration
- Date: 26 March
- Time: 10am
- Location: Koshigaya Park
- Contact: Kate
Easter Egg hunt, face painting, sausage sizzle. Bring your picnic blanket and the kids

WOMEN

Gentle Exercises for NESB Women
- Date: 21 April, 19 May, 23 June and 21 July
- Time: 9.45am
- Location: MDSI
- Contact: Maria on 46 271188 for more details
Macarthur Textile Expo at Camden Civic Centre
- Date: 28th - 30th May 2010
- Time: 10.00am - 12 noon
- Location: Narellan Library
Entries accepted until 24 April

MEN

Healthy Sessions for Arabic Speaking Men
- Dates: Tuesdays
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00 noon
- Location: MDSI Aged Care Centre Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Najla on 46 271188

AGED

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

CHILDREN / YOUTH

MDSI School Holiday Activities for Kids
- Date: Thursday 8 April & Monday 12 April
- Time: 10am @ MDSI office
- Contact: Sana
MDSI Youth Space
- Date: Every Wednesday
- Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: Aged Care Centre Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Erin on 46 271188

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 2010
- Date: Fridays from February to June
- Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
- Location: Airds/Bradbury Neighbourhood Centre, 69 Riverside Drive Airds
- Contact: Maria on 46 271188
Free English Classes
- Date: Every Monday
- Time: 10:00am - 12 noon
- Location: Mowbray Community Meeting Place, Mowbray Way Rosemeadow
- Contact: Marcela or Fatin on 46 271188
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: Aged Care Centre Browne Street Campbelltown
- Contact: Kym 46 271188 Monday and Wednesday's
Vietnamese Womens Support Group
- Date: 1st Monday of the month
- Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location: MDSI main office
- Contact: Kym on 46 271188 Mondays or Wednesdays
Multicultural Womens Social Group
- Date: Every Monday
- Time: 10am - 12 noon
- Location: Working Together in Minto Office 160 Guernsey Road, Minto (cnr Longhurst Road)
- Contact: Sadia Hossain on 46 271188