27/10/2026
💜 One Community, One Conversation: Diabetes Awareness Forum 💜
The NSW Turkish Welfare Association was proud to support the Western Sydney Local Health District’s diabetes awareness initiative by hosting our community forum, “One Community, One Conversation: Diabetes.”
We were delighted to see such a wonderful turnout and to bring our community together to raise awareness about diabetes prevention, healthy living, and the importance of early intervention.
A big shout-out to Aruni Ratnayake, Diabetes Prevention Officer at Western Sydney Diabetes, for her leadership and ongoing commitment to advancing diabetes awareness across the Cumberland district.
🌟 Our heartfelt appreciation to our volunteer speakers! 🌟
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our wonderful volunteer speakers for generously giving their valuable time to share their knowledge, expertise, and professional insights on this increasingly important health topic.
💜 Dr Rabbia Haider – Endocrinologist
💜 Hassan Qureshi – Owner and Exercise Physiologist, Holistic Exercise Physiology
💜 Zahra Shahidi – Dietitian and Director, Sydney Gentle Care
Thank you for your generosity, dedication, and willingness to educate and empower our community. Your contributions made this forum a valuable opportunity for everyone to learn more about diabetes prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, exercise, nutrition, and ongoing health management. We truly appreciate your commitment to improving community health and wellbeing.
🙏 A special thank you to our community supporters!
We extend our sincere appreciation to Lynda Voltz MP, Member for Auburn, for her support during this busy period, and to Ahmed Ouf for his ongoing support and commitment to the Diabetes Awareness Initiative. Your encouragement and continued support play an important role in helping us raise awareness, strengthen community partnerships, and promote healthier futures for our community.
We would also like to thank Kim Handcock and Osman Goreli from Auburn Police station for their continuous support to our Assocıatıon , all our community partners, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and everyone who attended and contributed to the success of this forum. Your participation and support made this gathering truly meaningful.
Together, we continue to build a healthier, stronger, and more informed community through education, collaboration, and meaningful conversations.
💜 Knowledge today. A healthier tomorrow.