Mosaic Multicultural Connections

Mosaic Multicultural Connections Our programs include settlement, aged care, families, youth & communities.

Mosaic (formerly NSS) assists people of refugee background and multicultural communities across Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, New England & North West regions. Mosaic has assisted migrants, refugees and multicultural people and communities across Newcastle and the Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, New England and North West regions for more than 40 years. Previously tradin

g under Northern Settlement Services Limited, today Mosaic provides care, support and, services in the areas of settlement, families and young people, aged care, and community development. Led by an experienced and skilled board of directors and professional management staff, Mosaic is reaching more people and having a deeper impact in the lives of multicultural people and communities in the areas we serve. People in NSW come from more than 307 ancestries, speak 215 languages and dialects, and follow 148 different religious beliefs. We believe that this diversity is what makes our communities and culture richer and stronger.

Ladies, this one's for you.On Wednesday 10 June, Mosaic is heading to Blackbutt Reserve for a women's day out, open to a...
01/06/2026

Ladies, this one's for you.
On Wednesday 10 June, Mosaic is heading to Blackbutt Reserve for a women's day out, open to all women from our migrant communities, 18 and over. Young women (post-school age) are welcome to join too.
Pack your water and snacks and come ready to enjoy the day.
Getting there is easy. You're welcome to make your own way to Blackbutt Reserve, or join us at Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre at 9:30 AM and hop on the bus with the group. We'll wrap up around 3:30 PM.

To register, text 0448 847 107 with "Blackbutt Reserve" and the number of people coming (including any young women joining you).

Spots are limited, so text soon. We'd love to see you there.

⚽ SOCCER TODAY IN TUGGERAH 🏆All welcome - no experience needed. Just come down and join in! Free community soccer + free...
29/05/2026

⚽ SOCCER TODAY IN TUGGERAH 🏆

All welcome - no experience needed. Just come down and join in! Free community soccer + free food 💛

Saturday 30 May
10am – 12pm
1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah

📞 Natalia – 0431 491 748

This event is organised by Mosaic Multicultural Connections, supported by the Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN.

Centrelink can feel like a maze when you're new to the system with different payments, different forms, different rules ...
28/05/2026

Centrelink can feel like a maze when you're new to the system with different payments, different forms, different rules for different situations. Getting clear answers from someone who can sit with your questions makes a real difference.

That's why, we're running a Centrelink information session for the Congolese community in Newcastle. Bring your questions, hear from Centrelink directly, and meet others from the community at the same time.

📅 Friday 5 June, 10:00am
📍 Jesmond Neighbourhood Centre
📞 To register, call 02 4969 3399

Open to everyone from the Congolese community. Please share with family, friends and neighbours who might find this useful.

If you need an interpreter at the session, let us know when you register and we'll arrange one through TIS National.

⚽ FRIENDLY SOCCER THIS SATURDAY 🏆Free community soccer for adults on the Central Coast. A casual, friendly game - no exp...
26/05/2026

⚽ FRIENDLY SOCCER THIS SATURDAY 🏆

Free community soccer for adults on the Central Coast. A casual, friendly game - no experience needed. Come on your own or bring a friend!

📅 Saturday 30 May
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah

💛 FREE EVENT • FREE FOOD PROVIDED

👉 Register: www.tinyurl.com/mosaic-soccer
📞 More information: Natalia – 1800 813 205

This event is organised by Mosaic Multicultural Connections, supported by the Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN.

⚽ The Community Cup Tuggerah 🏆 Join us for free soccer on the Central Coast. A casual game for adults, this day is about...
22/05/2026

⚽ The Community Cup Tuggerah 🏆

Join us for free soccer on the Central Coast. A casual game for adults, this day is about community, meeting people and having fun together. Everyone is welcome!

📅 Saturday 30 May
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah

FREE EVENT • FOOD PROVIDED

⚽ Register: www.tinyurl.com/mosaic-soccer
✨ Tag a friend you’d bring along 👇
📞 More information: Natalia – 1800 813 205

💛 This event is organised by Mosaic Multicultural Connections and supported by the Primary Health Network (PHN)

21/05/2026

💛 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: YUKARI MELLISH 💛

Yukari noticed her son was growing up surrounded by English. He was thriving, but something was missing. His own language. His own culture. His own roots.
So she did what community builders do. She started something.
Nearly two years ago, Yukari began volunteering with our Playing Around the World playgroup on the Central Coast, showing up every week with craft, music, games, and stories, making sure every child walks in ready to play and every mum has a moment to breathe, connect, and share what it really feels like to raise a family in a new country.

Then she went further. She founded our Japanese Family Group, a space where children grow up knowing where they come from, even as they find their place here.
"It's important that children learn their culture and language from an early age," she says.
This is what volunteering at Mosaic looks like. Yukari, thank you for giving our children roots and wings at the same time. 💛

And that's our five.
Libby. Kerrie. Liliana. Patricia. Yukari. Five volunteers across the Hunter, Central Coast, and New England. Different programs, different rhythms, the same quiet conviction, that showing up for someone else is worth doing, and worth doing again next week.
To them, and to every volunteer at Mosaic, thank you.

🌟 Is this your year to volunteer?
Find out more: https://www.mosaicmc.org.au/get-involved/
Apply now: https://forms.mosaicmc.org.au/volunteer-application

🎣 Community Fishing Day 🐟Come and enjoy a fun day by the water with family, friends, and community. Catch fish, relax, m...
21/05/2026

🎣 Community Fishing Day 🐟

Come and enjoy a fun day by the water with family, friends, and community. Catch fish, relax, meet new people, and enjoy time outdoors together. Everyone is welcome!

🗓 Saturday 27 June
⏰ 10am - 1pm
📍 Venue to be confirmed

📝 Register by 24 June
🌭 Free BBQ provided
🧺 Bring your picnic
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

For more information or to register:
📞 Natalia - 1800 813 205

💛 This event is organised by Mosaic Multicultural Connections and supported by the Primary Health Network (PHN)

20/05/2026

💛 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: PATRICIA LUCASSEN 💛

Eight years ago, Patricia walked into our Armidale Homework Centre and sat down beside a child learning English. She has been coming back ever since.

Patricia is a teacher. She says life is all about relationships, and you can feel that the moment you watch her work. She doesn't just help the children with their reading and their homework. She knows their names, their stories, the cousin they live with, the language they speak at home, the book they finished last week. And when a child can't make it to the centre, sometimes Patricia goes to them — visiting at home, after school, so the learning doesn't stop.

She'll tell you, with a smile, that she learns from the children as much as they learn from her. Maybe more.
Patricia is also one of the centre's quietest, fiercest advocates. She knows what the Homework Centre means in Armidale — not just for English, but for confidence, friendship, and the feeling of belonging somewhere outside the classroom and outside the home. For our multicultural families in the New England region, it is one of the places where their children's worlds open up.

Patricia, thank you. Eight years of showing up, of building relationships one homework book at a time, of believing this centre matters. We believe it because you do. 💛

🌟 Feel like joining Patricia? Our Homework and Learning Centre in Armidale is always looking for volunteers who want to walk alongside our kids as they find their feet in English. Find out more: https://www.mosaicmc.org.au/get-involved/

☕ Refugee Week 2026 BreakfastIn honour of this year’s Refugee Week theme, A Million Stories, Mosaic warmly invites local...
20/05/2026

☕ Refugee Week 2026 Breakfast

In honour of this year’s Refugee Week theme, A Million Stories, Mosaic warmly invites local service providers to join us for a free community breakfast. Hear from a guest speaker sharing lived experience from the refugee journey, and reflect on the importance of welcoming, inclusive communities.

📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕢 7:30 am - 9:00 am
📍 Woodbury Park Community Centre
1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi NSW

Please note this event is for service providers working with CALD communities.

RSVP by Friday 12 June 2026
🔗 www.tinyurl.com/rw-brekky
📞 1800 813 205

💛 This event is organised by Mosaic Multicultural Connections and supported by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (PHN).

🏥 Need a doctor today?You can go to a free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic on the Central Coast. No appointment needed. Just...
20/05/2026

🏥 Need a doctor today?

You can go to a free Medicare Urgent Care Clinic on the Central Coast. No appointment needed. Just walk in 😊

Open 7 days a week, even after hours.

They can help with:
🩹 cuts and small injuries
🔥 burns
👂 ear pain
🤕 sprains
🤧 colds and flu

📍 Lake Haven • Erina • Umina Beach

🚨 If it is an emergency, call 000
(chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding)

📞 Not sure what to do? Call Healthdirect: 1800 022 222

💬 Need language help? Interpreter services are free. Ask at the clinic or message us and we can help you connect.

💛 Supported by the Primary Health Network (PHN)

Address

3 Hopetoun Street
Charlestown, NSW
2290

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61249693399

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