Multicultural Communities Council of SA

03/11/2026

Kids Hub Community Information Session

RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/kids-hub-community-information-session

Supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing

Are you a parent, caregiver or community member who wants to learn more about the Medicare Mental Health Kids Hub?

Join us for a friendly community information session about the Kids Hub and the free mental health and wellbeing support available for children aged 0–12 and their families.
No diagnosis or referral is needed to use the service.

Come along to:
• Learn what the Kids Hub is and who can access the service
• Find out about the different types of support available for children and multicultural families
• Hear from Kids Hub practitioners about their areas of support
• Learn how multicultural families can access or be referred to the service
• Ask questions and meet members of the Kids Hub team

📅 Thursday 12 November 2026
🕠 5:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 MCCSA, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide SA 5000
☕ Light refreshments provided

Free to attend. Everyone is welcome!

More info here: https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/services/mental+health+and+drug+and+alcohol+services/mental+health+services/children+adolescents+and+youth/medicare+mental+health+kids+hubs

Locations and hours
Marion GP Plus
10 Milham Street, Oaklands Park
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Walk-in support available on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00 am

Aldinga GP Plus
Pridham Boulevard, Aldinga Beach
Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Elizabeth Vale
Level 1/44 John Rice Ave, Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Walk-in support available on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00am

The Northern and Southern Adelaide Medicare Mental Health Kids Hubs are funded by the Australian Government, in partnership with the South Australian Government, and delivered by Sonder with Kudos Services, KWY Aboriginal Corporation, and Multicultural Communities Council of SA.

03/11/2026

📣 What does sexual health mean when viewed through the lenses of culture, migration, identity, memory, and community?

'Our Sexual Health Matters: Our Voices. Our Bodies.' is a powerful multicultural collage exhibition that invites us to rethink whose stories are seen, heard, and valued. Presented in collaboration with the Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA) as part of Feast Festival, the exhibition showcases creative works that challenge dominant narratives while celebrating diversity, resilience, care, and belonging.

Join us for the opening reception on Tuesday 3 November at 6pm, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide, and experience an evening of connection, reflection, and storytelling.

RSVP essential via the QR code or click the link below 👇🏿

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/2Usz9CBxvw

Feast Festival program link: https://feast.org.au/events/our-sexual-health-matters-our-voices-our-bodies/

Complete program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcYiXMdNvsOF0mHHn-9IZrglegZ-lk2T/view

Original Artwork by: -TEE Dhodia

Thorne Harbour Health

30/10/2026

MCCSA’s Chairperson, Mrs Miriam Cocking and CEO, Helena Kyriazopoulos OAM, had the privilege of attending ECCQ’s 50th anniversary celebrations at Queensland Parliament House. Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland

A wonderful milestone recognising five decades of advocacy, leadership and commitment to Queensland’s multicultural communities.

Our sincere thanks to Elijah and Lisa for the invitation to share in this special occasion.

On behalf of the MCCSA Board, staff and members, congratulations on the past 50 years of achievements and our very best wishes for the next 50 years!

27/10/2026

Visit by Louise Miller-Frost MP to MCCSA

MCCSA recently welcomed Louise Miller-Frost MP, Federal Member for Boothby, to our Multicultural Community Hub.

The visit provided an opportunity to discuss issues facing South Australia’s multicultural communities and highlight the limitations of our current facilities, which are operating at capacity.

A purpose-built Multicultural Community Hub would provide much-needed space for cultural activities, programs and community gatherings. Importantly, it would give smaller, new and emerging communities a place to call home, strengthening their sense of belonging, connection and participation in South Australian society.

We appreciated the opportunity to share our vision with Ms Miller-Frost and highlight the importance of joint State and Federal Government investment in this vital community infrastructure.

26/10/2026

MCCSA was pleased to attend the Carer Expo, organised by Carer SA, at St Clair Recreation Centre on 1st of October.

The Expo brought together more than 20 government departments, organisations and service providers, providing a great opportunity for carers, care recipients and community members to learn about available services and support.

Throughout the day, we spoke with many visitors and received enquiries about a range of MCCSA services. Some visitors showed particular interest in our Connect, Access, Belong (CAB) program, the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) and community connection opportunities.

Many people shared that finding the right information, services and community connections can sometimes be difficult. It was valuable to hear directly from community members about what support they are looking for and to explain how MCCSA may be able to assist.

Thank you to Carer SA for organising the Expo and creating a welcoming space for carers, care recipients, service providers and community organisations to connect, share information and support each other.

26/10/2026

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween! 👻

Join the MCCSA Multicultural Playgroup for a fun-filled morning of trick or treating! 🍬🕸️

Come along, enjoy the fun, and make some spooky memories with us!

📍 MCCSA Hall, 113 Gilbert Street, Adelaide
📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026
⏰ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

📩 For more information, contact 8345 5266 or email [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎃

24/10/2026

23/10/2026

Together we thrive. And when communities lead, men find their way to wellbeing. 💙

This Mental Health Month, as Australia came together under the national theme "Together We Thrive" and South Australia under "Find Your Way to Wellbeing", we gathered on Wednesday 21 October for a powerful evening on men's mental health. One message rang clear: community-led work is the way forward.

Helena Kyriazopoulos, CEO of MCCSA, opened the evening and set the tone with heartfelt remarks. The Hon. Hilton Gumbys MLC, Chair of the Joint Committee on Men's Health and Wellbeing, followed with a powerful keynote on behalf of the Hon. Blair Boyer MP, Minister for Health and Wellbeing.

Our deep thanks to Professor Gary Wittert and John Mannion, CEO of Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation, for sharing their knowledge and wisdom through an interactive panel and Q&A that sparked real reflection.

Thank you to our six community partners for leading this work in their communities:
🤝 Men's Arabic Speaking Association - MASA
🤝 Farda Tv CALD Network
🤝 Latin American Society SA - LASSA
🤝 Association of the Burundian Community of SA
🤝 The Chinese Language School of SA
🤝 Australian Sikh Support

Special thanks to the MCCSA Men's Council for their leadership and dedication in advocating for men, and to our funding partners, Preventive Health SA and The Hospital Research Foundation Group, for their ongoing support of the Taking Care of Me project.

We were also delighted to be joined by Camilo and Yvonne Muyambi from Preventive Health SA, Jim Deed - Head of Grants at The Hospital Research Foundation Group.

When communities are trusted to lead, men connect, men talk, and men look out for one another. Thank you to everyone who shared their time and voice.

The conversation continues. 💪🏾

21/10/2026

Miriam Cocking, a respected Filipino-Australian multicultural leader from South Australia, has received lifetime recognition during the FECCA 2026 National Conference in Canberra.

Having arrived in Australia in 1981, Cocking has spent more than four decades advocating for migrants, women, families and culturally diverse communities.

She currently serves as president of the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia and is a member of FECCA’s national board.

Her recognition celebrates a lifetime dedicated to community service and multicultural leadership.

READ: https://philtimes.com.au/miriam-cocking-fecca-lifetime-recognition-2026/

21/10/2026

Join us for our October Multicultural Disability Inclusion Network Meeting!

This month, we're pleased to welcome Irene Evangelista Rowe, Registered Nurse and Clinical Quality Manager at the Chinese Welfare Services, as our guest speaker.

Our monthly network meetings bring together professionals, community organisations and people interested in improving disability inclusion, especially people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

📅 Tuesday 27 October 2026
🕜 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (Adelaide time)
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

All are welcome to join us, including both new and existing network members!

📩 Interested in attending? Register using the QR code in the image or email [email protected] for more information.