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Ethnic Communities Council of WA ECCWA is the State's peak ethnic organisation body. ACNC Registered acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/19085b6a-38af-e811-a963-000d3ad24077

Taking an active interest in all aspects of multiculturalism and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) affairs.

Our latest It's Good To Know (IGTK), Lung Cancer Screening Awareness-lung health session brought together members of Ara...
26/10/2026

Our latest It's Good To Know (IGTK), Lung Cancer Screening Awareness-lung health session brought together members of Arabic-speaking communities for an engaging and informative morning.
The session opened with a talk by Dr.Hamza Amira, a well-established and highly respected doctor in the community. Dr. Hamza explained what lung cancer is, the symptoms to look out for, what free lung cancer screening involves, and who is eligible. He placed special emphasis on the low-dose CT scan used in screening, which is quick, painless and uses a very low amount of radiation. This helped ease many participants' fears about scanning. This was followed by an interactive "Myths and Facts" session on lung health, facilitated by Dr.SadhanaBose, President of ECCWA. We wrapped up with a balloon-blowing activity led by AnbumolyKuppusamy, which brought a fun element to the day while teaching breathing techniques and showing participants their lung capacity in a hands-on way. It was especially wonderful to see so many men actively participating and engaging throughout the session.
Another step in ECCWA's commitment to inclusive and accessible health education, delivered in community languages and grounded in culture.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Hamza Amira for generously giving his time and expertise to deliver this session in Arabic, making it truly accessible for our community and thanking everyone who joined and contributed to making this session more meaningful. We sincerely thank FECCA (Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia) and the AMHC (Australian Multicultural Health Collaborative) for funding and supporting this important work in our communities.

💙 Community Event Spotlight: Workplace Wellbeing 💚Interested in learning more about workplace wellbeing? Join this upcom...
25/10/2026

💙 Community Event Spotlight: Workplace Wellbeing 💚

Interested in learning more about workplace wellbeing? Join this upcoming community event featuring Dr Joseph Carpini and Dr Charanjit Singh, with presentations on workplace wellbeing followed by a Q&A session.

📅 Sunday, 22 November
🕒 3:00–5:00 pm
📍 Baha’i Centre of Learning, 453 Marmion Street, Myaree

🎥 Unable to attend in person? A livestream option is also available via the link or QR code on the poster.

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Dementia Awareness workshop : Building Understanding by Breaking the StigmaWe are delighted to share the wonderful outco...
19/10/2026

Dementia Awareness workshop : Building Understanding by Breaking the Stigma
We are delighted to share the wonderful outcome of our recent Dementia awareness workshop, attended by 75 community members. The workshop began with real-life case scenarios, where participants worked in small groups with facilitators to identify changes in behavior, memory and daily activities, and consider what may be normal aging versus a warning sign.

This was followed by an engaging presentation from Dr.Sneha Bharadwaj, covering dementia, behavioral changes, treatment, prevention, current research and practical ways carers can support people to live meaningful lives. Our pre and post session survey showed significant improvement in participants’ understanding of dementia, warning signs, the difference between normal aging anf dementia and where to seek support.

Participants also were introduced to La-Trobe University’s MindCare Digital dementia prevention research, currently eligible people aged 45-75 from South Asian, Sub-Saharan African, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islanders backgrounds. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Our sincere thanks to Dementia Australia for funding this great initiative, Dr.Sneha Bharadwaj, volunteer facilitators, community members and everyone who contributed their time and support to making this workshop a success.

Lung cancer screening awareness, now in Arabic language!We continue our lung cancer screening awareness series with a se...
19/10/2026

Lung cancer screening awareness, now in Arabic language!

We continue our lung cancer screening awareness series with a session in Arabic, presented by Dr Hamza Amira soon.
We have already delivered sessions in Hindi, Cantonese and Mandarin. Each one aims to make sure health information reaches all communities; in the language they are most comfortable with.
The session will be followed by fun lung health activities. We have also set up a kids' corner so parents with young children can attend with confidence.
Everyone is welcome, and we particularly encourage men to attend.

Date: 24/10/26 @ 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Thornlie Park Centre, Thornlie
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcBuaPBV

Dementia Awareness workshop : Building Understanding by Breaking the StigmaWe are delighted to share the wonderful outco...
19/10/2026

Dementia Awareness workshop : Building Understanding by Breaking the Stigma
We are delighted to share the wonderful outcome of our recent Dementia awareness workshop, attended by 75 community members. The workshop began with real-life case scenarios, where participants worked in small groups with facilitators to identify changes in behavior, memory and daily activities, and consider what may be normal aging versus a warning sign.

This was followed by an engaging presentation from Dr.Sneha Bharadwaj, covering dementia, behavioral changes, treatment, prevention, current research and practical ways carers can support people to live meaningful lives. Our pre and post session survey showed significant improvement in participants’ understanding of dementia, warning signs, the difference between normal aging anf dementia and where to seek support.

Participants also were introduced to La-Trobe University’s Mind Care Digital dementia prevention research, currently eligible people aged 45-75 from South Asian, Sub-Saharan African, Middle Eastern and Pacific Islanders backgrounds. For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected]

Our sincere thanks to Dementia Australia for funding this great initiative, Dr.Sneha Bharadwaj for her time and sharing expert knowledge, facilitators for their kind contribution, community members and everyone who contributed their time and support to making this workshop a success.

Lung cancer screening awareness, now in language!We continue our lung cancer screening awareness series with a session...
15/10/2026

Lung cancer screening awareness, now in language!

We continue our lung cancer screening awareness series with a session in Arabic, presented by Dr Hamza Amira soon.
We have already delivered sessions in Hindi, Cantonese and Mandarin. Each one aims to make sure health information reaches all communities; in the language they are most comfortable with.
The session will be followed by fun lung health activities. We have also set up a kids' corner so parents with young children can attend with confidence.
Arabic speakers, please join us, and bring your family and friends. If you know someone who would benefit, please share.

Date: 24/10/26 @ 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Thornlie Park Centre, Thornlie
Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcBuaPBV

Aging is inevitable, but how we understand and support aging matters.One of the important focuses of our upcoming dement...
05/10/2026

Aging is inevitable, but how we understand and support aging matters.
One of the important focuses of our upcoming dementia awareness workshop is learning to differentiate between normal ageing and possible warning signs of dementia.
Changes in memory, behaviour or daily functioning can sometimes be misunderstood as simply “getting old.” Having the right knowledge can help families recognise changes earlier, respond with greater understanding rather than frustration, and seek appropriate support when needed.
Recognise the signs. Understand the difference. Support aging with dignity, independence and meaning.

Join us for our upcoming Dementia Awareness Workshop – see the flyer for details.
Register here please: https://forms.gle/RLehsjg1a5q7J9tD7

Lung Health & Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Session for the Cantonese CommunityOn 8 September, ECCWA proudly partnered...
17/09/2026

Lung Health & Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Session for the Cantonese Community

On 8 September, ECCWA proudly partnered with Chung Wah Association's EvergreenCollege and Chung Wah Community Care to deliver a Lung Health and Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Session at Willetton Sports and Community Centre.

We were delighted to welcome 68 participants from both internal and external community groups. The session was introduced by Dr.Sadhana Bose, who spoke about the importance of lung cancer screening, early detection, and ways to improve lung health. The presentation was interpreted into Cantonese, making the information accessible and engaging for participants.

The session was highly interactive, with many seniors asking valuable questions and sharing their thoughts. One of the highlights of the day was our "I Love My Lungs" balloon activity, where participants were encouraged to blow up balloons to promote lung capacity and write positive messages about lung health. It was wonderful to see volunteers and younger participants supporting seniors throughout the activity.

Participants were also invited to complete an online feedback survey, with staff and volunteers assisting those who needed help using their phones. A lucky draw added some extra excitement, with five participants receiving gift vouchers.

Most importantly, attendees learned about the free National Lung Cancer Screening Program available for eligible people aged 50-70 years and were encouraged to speak with their GP about their eligibility.

A big thank you to Chung Wah Community Care, Evergreen College, Chung Wah interpreter, volunteers and all participants for helping make this event such a success. Together, we can continue raising awareness and supporting healthier communities.

A special thank you to FECCA and AMHC for funding and supporting this initiative, helping us bring important lung health and lung cancer screening information to multicultural communities across Western Australia

Lung Cancer Screening Awareness – Vietnamese Community ! A fantastic response from the Vietnamese community at our Lung ...
24/08/2026

Lung Cancer Screening Awareness – Vietnamese Community !

A fantastic response from the Vietnamese community at our Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Session!

Dr Sadhana shared important information on lung cancer symptoms, diagnosis, screening eligibility and pathways to the hashtag , supported by Vietnamese hashtag . Participants were highly engaged, asking many questions and taking part in myth-or-fact activities, breathing exercises and our “I Love My Lungs” balloon activity.

A big thank you to hashtag and hashtag for partnering with us, hashtag for leading the breathing exercises, and hashtag for bringing together the talented musicians who added English and Vietnamese music to the day. Our Kids’ Corner also gave children a fun opportunity to learn about lung health through colouring.

This initiative was funded by hashtag and hashtag , supporting accessible lung health awareness within multicultural communities.

Learning, connection and lung health across generations.

We never know when we may need this knowledge. Knowing our choices can help us be prepared.Talking about death, dying an...
12/08/2026

We never know when we may need this knowledge. Knowing our choices can help us be prepared.

Talking about death, dying and grief is not easy. For many of us, these conversations can be even more complex because of cultural beliefs, family traditions, migration experiences and unfamiliarity with services in Australia.

Our ‘Dying to Know’ Community Forum is creating a respectful and culturally safe space for these conversations.

Let’s talk today. Come along to share, listen, ask questions and learn from experts about bereavement support, home funerals and available choices.

Date: 29 August | 2pm–5.30pm
Venue: Hillview Intercultural Community Centre, Bentley

Scan the QR code to register and join the conversation OR use this link : https://forms.gle/aYbviVNqcEQ6Nek9A

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