MCCI Multicultural Communities

03/09/2026

Thank you to the Illawarra Retired NFP CEOs Group for dropping in today for a tour of the new centre and having a chat with CEO, Chris Lacey.

03/09/2026

SBS Australia Spanish has featured Latin Stories Australia and its free workshops supporting migrants to build connections, understand Australian culture and overcome some of the challenges that can come with starting a new life.

Worth a listen and a share!

Read the story and listen to the podcast: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/spanish/en/podcast-episode/talleres-gratis-de-integracion-para-mejorar-la-vida-de-migrantes-en-australia

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03/09/2026

What are your goals for Wollongong?

City of Wollongong is inviting the community to share what you would like to see for our local community, Australia and the world.

Wollongong Goals is a world-first pilot with Canva exploring a new way to hear from the community and understand what matters to people.

Whether it’s more opportunities for young people, a stronger sense of community, better access to services, a greener city or something completely different, Council wants to hear your ideas.

You can share your goals online at:

wollongonggoals.org

Every voice helps build a picture of the future our community wants to see.

Take a few minutes to have your say and share your goals for Wollongong.

03/09/2026

Culture Mix is back!

Come along to Wollongong CBD on Saturday 26 September for a day celebrating the many cultures that make our community so vibrant.

Enjoy a great line-up of music, dance, food, art, workshops and family activities, with more than 100 free experiences happening throughout the CBD.

It’s a great opportunity to experience new cultures, enjoy some delicious food and celebrate the diversity of our community.

Saturday 26 September
11am–6pm
Wollongong CBD

Find out more and check out the 2026 program:

Culture Mix is Wollongong's multicultural festival, celebrating our vibrant and diverse community.

02/09/2026

Free personalised coaching by phone and online to stay active, eat well, and feel your best. Happy Multicultural Health Week!
For more information, go to nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/gethealthyservice/older-adults

💡 Get active! 30 mins of exercise boosts strength, flexibility, and balance. Resistance training, also called strength training or weight training, can improve balance and strength and support well-being. In NSW, the Get Healthy Service provides free personalised coaching by phone and online to help you stay active, eat well, and feel your best. Check your eligibility and find out more at https://ow.ly/U6eW50ZFX8u
NSW Health

02/09/2026

From corporate life to volunteering for MCCI’s Vietnamese Group in Canberra. We are incredibly proud of our volunteers. Andy is one of them.

“No, I’m not getting rich in terms of dollars and cents, and so I learned really quickly that the work that you get paid to do isn’t always worth doing, and in the same vein, work that’s worth doing isn’t always paid for.”

Watch Andy reflecting on the choices he has made – on Insight, Gettin' Rich | SBS On Demand (watch all - it's worth it - or forward to 42 min): sbs.com.au/ondemand/watch/2509851203812

Should you invest in stocks or property? Is university still worth it, or should you start your own business? With the path to financial security becoming less clear, in this episode, Insight asks how aspirational people are getting ahead and whether Australia is a good country to build wealth. For all episodes, go to sbs.com.au/ondemand/news-series/insight

02/09/2026

Happy ACT Seniors Month! This September, we celebrate the contributions, creativity and vitality of seniors from across the world in Canberra. Interested in joining one of our multicultural social groups? See the timetable or get in touch for more information about our groups, allied health and in-home care services. Phone 1800 11 6224 or email [email protected]

For a full calendar of activities and events in the ACT this month, follow COTA ACT on Facebook and visit cotaact.org.au/events/act-seniors-month

Also, come and say hello! We’ll be at the ACT Seniors and Better Ageing Expo on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September at the Old Bus Depot Building, Kingston, alongside 150 other exhibitors.

31/08/2026

It's Multicultural Health Week! The local football season is coming to an end but MCCI's Football at The Frat on Thursdays continues.

Who? Multicultural young people aged 8-11 and 12-25
Cost? Free!
When? 4-5:30 pm Thursdays
Where? Fraternity Club, 11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow
Why? It's fun!

For more information, contact Steve at MCCI on 1800 11 6224.

With Football NSW

31/08/2026

It’s Multicultural Health Week! Every move counts. Whether you are taking your first steps or already active, physical activity is a simple, powerful way to support better mental health and wellbeing. For more information about our multicultural social groups and allied health services, get in touch on 1800 11 6224 or email [email protected]

Thanks to Usha for yoga sessions at the MCCI Indian group!

Follow NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service on Facebook, and for resources in language, go to mhcs.health.nsw.gov.au/campaigns-and-projects/multicultural-health-week/multicultural-health-week-2026

29/08/2026

On behalf of the Wollongong Illawarra Nepali Community - WINC and Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh, NSW, the community is invited to come together in prayer for Nepal and the Nepalese people during this difficult and heartbreaking time.
Sunday, 30th August at 10am
Sri Venkateswara Temple, Helensburgh.
All welcome.