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27/08/2026

This week, our English Corner learners took their English skills to the next level with a fun and practical lesson on Western dining manners 🍽️！

From learning useful restaurant vocabulary to practising how to make a reservation, order food, and interact with restaurant staff, everyone had plenty of opportunities to speak and practise.

We also learned about:
🍴 How to set and use different types of cutlery
🥄 Which fork, knife and spoon to use
🍽️ Basic Western dining manners
🗣️ Useful English phrases for dining out

It was wonderful to see everyone becoming more confident using English in everyday situations. A big thank you to our teacher and everyone who joined us this week!

Learning English, one real-life conversation at a time. ❤️

See you next week! 👋

24/08/2026

SOPMCA English Corner – Knowing What to Do When You Need Medical Help 🩺

This week at SOPMCA English Corner, we learned practical English for accessing healthcare in Australia.

Participants learned how to:
🩺 Make an appointment with a GP
🚑 Call an ambulance and explain an emergency
💬 Describe common symptoms and how you’re feeling
🏥 Understand when to visit an Urgent Care Clinic(UCC)
💳 Learn about Medicare and how it can help with healthcare costs

These are everyday English skills that can make a big difference when we or our family members need medical help.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this week! See you next Wednesday! 💙

05/08/2026

🎉 Our SOPMCA English Corner – Term 3 kicked off successfully this week!

This session focused on the upcoming Australian Census. Participants learned:
✅ What the Census is
✅ Who needs to complete it
✅ How to access and complete the Census form
✅ What types of questions are included

We also practised useful everyday English for filling out forms and answering common personal information questions, helping everyone build confidence in real-life situations.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again next week for another fun and practical English session!

这周，我们一起学习了 2026澳大利亚全国人口普查（Census），了解了：

📝 什么是 Census？
📝 谁需要填写 Census？
📝 如何登录填写表格？
📝 Census 会问哪些问题？

同时，大家还练习了日常生活中填写各类表格时常见的英文表达，让填表不再手忙脚乱，更有信心应对生活中的各种场景。

感谢每一位来参加的小伙伴！期待下周继续一起学英语、聊生活，我们下周见！

Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library

13/07/2026

🎬 SOPMCA Private Movie Screening – A day to Remember!

Last Saturday, we wrapped up our exclusive community film screening, and what an incredible time it was!

We were honoured to welcome our distinguished guests – Federal MP Sally Sitou MP, State MPDonna Davis MP, local Councillor Michael Ng, and our dedicated MCLO from Auburn Police. Your presence and ongoing commitment to supporting multicultural community initiatives mean the world to us. Thank you for taking the time to engage with our members and for recognising the importance of inclusive, connected neighbourhoods.

A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors who made this event possible:
📸 Wendy Photography
🥧 Jin’s Grilled Pie

This wasn’t just a movie – it was a gathering of friends, old and new. We laughed, we reflected, and we built bridges across cultures. Seeing our community come together like this reminds us why we do what we do.

Until the next one – stay connected, stay kind. ❤️

24/06/2026

📚 Dragon Boats, Dumplings & Cultural Traditions 🐉🛶

What a wonderful way to wrap up this term’s English Corner!

With the Dragon Boat Festival just around the corner, our participants enjoyed a special cultural learning session. We were delighted to welcome a professional dragon boat paddler Pete, who introduced us to the exciting sport of dragon boat racing and shared insights into teamwork, technique, and the spirit behind this traditional activity.

We also explored the stories, legends, and customs associated with the Dragon Boat Festival, learning about the origins of this important cultural celebration and how it continues to be observed today.

The highlight of the day was getting hands-on and learning how to make traditional rice dumplings (zongzi)! Everyone had a great time trying their skills and sharing plenty of laughter along the way.

Thank you to all our participants, volunteers, and guest presenter for making this semester so enjoyable and memorable.

🌿 Wishing everyone a happy and safe school holiday break.
☀️ We look forward to seeing you again next term!

Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

Yesterday, more than 40 SOPMCA members and volunteers had the wonderful opportunity to visit the NSW Parliament House.

A special thank you to our local State MP, Donna Davis MP, for hosting us with a warm morning tea and sharing insights into her work both in Parliament and across the electorate. With Mandarin interpretation provided, everyone was able to learn about current community initiatives and the issues that matter most to local residents.

We then joined a guided tour of both the Legislative Council (Upper House) and the Legislative Assembly (Lower House), discovering how laws are made—from an idea to legislation—as well as hearing many fascinating stories from the history of Parliament.

It was engaging, educational, and full of surprises. We left wanting to learn even more.

Politics is not distant, dull, or reserved for a select few. Understanding how this country works and how decisions are made is an important part of being an active member of our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today. We look forward to our next adventure together! 🇦🇺🏛️

🏛️原来，政治一点都不无聊！

昨天，40余位SOPMCA社员和志愿者一起走进新州议会大厦，开启了一场充满惊喜的“公民课堂”。

特别感谢我们选区州议员 Donna Davis 女士精心准备欢迎早茶，并向大家介绍她在议会和选区开展的工作，以及社区最新的发展动态。现场还配有普通话翻译，让每位参与者都能听得懂、学得到、问得明白。

随后，在专业导览员的带领下，大家参观了上议院和下议院，了解了一项法案是如何从一个想法，一步步变成真正影响每个人生活的法律。导览过程中还有许多鲜为人知的历史故事和有趣细节，大家听得津津有味、意犹未尽。

以前总觉得“政治离自己很远”，今天才发现，它其实就在我们的日常生活里：孩子上学、社区建设、交通规划、医疗服务……都与公共决策息息相关。

生活在这个国家，了解它的运作方式，理解它的制度与历史，是融入社区、参与社会的重要一步。

感谢每一位参与的社员和志愿者️
期待下一次，我们继续一起探索、一起学习、一起出发！

📸 你最想了解澳洲的哪个地方？欢迎留言告诉我们，也许就是我们的下一站！
#社区活动 #澳洲生活 #公民教育 #融入社會 #悉尼生活 #志愿者 #一起探索世界

10/06/2026

⚽🇦🇺 WORLD CUP IS HERE! 🇹🇷⚽

The Socceroos kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Türkiye this Sunday!

📅 Sunday 14 June
🕑 Kick-off: 2:00pm AEST

Whether you’re cheering for the green and gold or simply love the World Cup atmosphere, there are 6 FREE outdoor screenings across Reid and nearby suburbs.

Bring your family, wear your team colours and join the community to watch football’s biggest stage together.

📍Here is your nearest live site.

Who are you backing this Sunday? 👇

💚💛 Go Socceroos!

20/05/2026

🚦 SOPMCA English Corner – Road Safety Week 🚦

This week at SOPMCA English Corner, we focused on National Road Safety Week 2026 and learned about important road safety knowledge in NSW!

Participants explored common NSW road signs and learned how to understand parking signs — including what all the symbols, arrows, days, and time limits actually mean 🚗🅿️

Many participants said they finally feel more confident reading parking signs in everyday life! Through practical conversations and interactive activities, everyone improved their English skills while also building confidence and awareness in the community 👏

Thank you to everyone who joined us — see you next week! ☕📚

Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library

06/05/2026

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