Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub

Strathfield Library runs programs such as lego club, digital literacy skills, webinars for over 50s, children and youth drop-in, book clubs, toddler time, baby bounce, bilingual story time in Korean and English, Stepping on (falls prevention program), conversation club (practice speaking English and make new friends), tech savy seniors as well as having the Breast Screen NSW Mobile Screening Van present at various times and locations in the year. Justice of the Peace also available

• Homebush
• 02 8762 0222

Strathfield Council Library & Innovation Hub

Strathfield Library runs programs such as lego club, digital literacy skills, webinars for over 50s, children and youth drop-in, book clubs, toddler time, baby bounce, bilingual story time in Korean and English, Stepping on (falls prevention program), conversation club (practice speaking English and make new friends), tech savy seniors as well as having the Breast Screen NSW Mobile Screening Van present at various times and locations in the year. Justice of the Peace also available

• Homebush
• 02 8762 0222

Tripoli and Mena Association

Aged Care Services

If you are a senior Arabic speaking person wanting to continue living independently in your own home but require assistance to do so, a Home Care Package might be the answer you are looking for. We can provide you with services you want to best meet your individual needs! Dementia Specific support group every Monday.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 1366

Tripoli and Mena Association

Aged Care Services

If you are a senior Arabic speaking person wanting to continue living independently in your own home but require assistance to do so, a Home Care Package might be the answer you are looking for. We can provide you with services you want to best meet your individual needs! Dementia Specific support group every Monday.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 1366

Creating Links (N.S.W.) Ltd

Creating Links is a leading not-for-profit multicultural community service provider that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of standards and service across South-West Sydney and the Greater Sydney region. Garnering a deep and rich history of 50 years, they understand the importance of culture and community. Today, they have grown to provide Disability services, Foster Care, Child & Family services, and Financial Wellbeing. They are committed to delivering a holistic person-centred approach combined with a strong passion and focus on providing quality support and service excellence that you deserve.

• Bankstown
• 1300 254 657

Creating Links (N.S.W.) Ltd

Creating Links is a leading not-for-profit multicultural community service provider that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of standards and service across South-West Sydney and the Greater Sydney region. Garnering a deep and rich history of 50 years, they understand the importance of culture and community. Today, they have grown to provide Disability services, Foster Care, Child & Family services, and Financial Wellbeing. They are committed to delivering a holistic person-centred approach combined with a strong passion and focus on providing quality support and service excellence that you deserve.

• Bankstown
• 1300 254 657

Canterbury City Community Centre

Canterbury City Community Centre operates as a community hub where residents can become involved in a range of activities or services, can meet others within their community or participate in the work of the Centre through Volunteering or membership. Some of our activities are ongoing and have been delivered over many years. Sometimes we have short courses or activities that are delivered on a one off basis. All of our Services seek to fulfill our Statement of Purpose ... to connect individuals and Communities to develop and provide services responsive to community needs and individual choice; promote harmony, social inclusion and an improved quality of life; and build capacity, sustainability and resilience.

• Lakemba
•  02 9750 9344
• Phone or online available

Canterbury City Community Centre

Canterbury City Community Centre operates as a community hub where residents can become involved in a range of activities or services, can meet others within their community or participate in the work of the Centre through Volunteering or membership. Some of our activities are ongoing and have been delivered over many years. Sometimes we have short courses or activities that are delivered on a one off basis. All of our Services seek to fulfill our Statement of Purpose ... to connect individuals and Communities to develop and provide services responsive to community needs and individual choice; promote harmony, social inclusion and an improved quality of life; and build capacity, sustainability and resilience.

• Lakemba
•  02 9750 9344
• Phone or online available

Muslim Collective

Meet other local progressive Muslims and get together in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. The Muslim Collective have regular meet-ups and engage in a variety of activities.

Muslim Collective

Meet other local progressive Muslims and get together in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. The Muslim Collective have regular meet-ups and engage in a variety of activities.

Metro Assist

Settlement Services and Employment Support

The Metro Assist Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program aims to equip and empower humanitarian entrants, other eligible permanent migrants and their communities to meet their settlement needs within their first five years within Australia. Metro Assist’s SkillME program supports migrants and refugees with overseas skills and qualifications to find meaningful employment

• Campsie
• 02 9789 3744
• Phone or online available

Metro Assist

Settlement Services and Employment Support

The Metro Assist Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) program aims to equip and empower humanitarian entrants, other eligible permanent migrants and their communities to meet their settlement needs within their first five years within Australia. Metro Assist’s SkillME program supports migrants and refugees with overseas skills and qualifications to find meaningful employment

• Campsie
• 02 9789 3744
• Phone or online available

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Aged Care Services

The Inner West Healthy Ageing Hub provides practical guidance to assistance older people learn about and access the services and support they need to live well and independently in the community. The Hub offers In person or phone-based support. The Newtown Neighbourhood Centre also hosts several seniors social groups including for seniors who speak Portuguese, Greek and Communities of Former Yugoslavia

• Newtown
• 0493 342 221
• Phone or online available

Newtown Neighbourhood Centre

Aged Care Services

The Inner West Healthy Ageing Hub provides practical guidance to assistance older people learn about and access the services and support they need to live well and independently in the community. The Hub offers In person or phone-based support. The Newtown Neighbourhood Centre also hosts several seniors social groups including for seniors who speak Portuguese, Greek and Communities of Former Yugoslavia

• Newtown
• 0493 342 221
• Phone or online available

Community Migrant Resource Centre

Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation established in 1996. CMRC is a leader in the provision of specialised support services to newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants.

• Parramatta
• 02 9687 9901
• Phone or online available

Community Migrant Resource Centre

Community Migrant Resource Centre (CMRC) is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation established in 1996. CMRC is a leader in the provision of specialised support services to newly arrived migrants, refugees and humanitarian entrants.

• Parramatta
• 02 9687 9901
• Phone or online available

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative

Multicultural Aged Services

We provide group support and activities through our Social Support Groups. You may wish to join our Multicultural Support Group or one of our many CALD Support Groups: Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish or Vietnamese. We provide services for CALD elderly people (65 years and over), who needs support to live in their homes in Sydney’s Inner West and Eastern Sydney regions. This includes individual support or linking individuals into various group activities.

• Marrickville
• 02 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative

Multicultural Aged Services

We provide group support and activities through our Social Support Groups. You may wish to join our Multicultural Support Group or one of our many CALD Support Groups: Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish or Vietnamese. We provide services for CALD elderly people (65 years and over), who needs support to live in their homes in Sydney’s Inner West and Eastern Sydney regions. This includes individual support or linking individuals into various group activities.

• Marrickville
• 02 9569 1288

Gymea Community Aid and Information Service

Settlement and Multicultural Services

Gymea Community Aid and Information Service offer English classes, tutoring and educational support, information sessions, referrals, immigration advice, Chinese and Spanish parent’s groups, employment support, Youth programs and driving programs.

• Gymea
• 02 9524 9559

Gymea Community Aid and Information Service

Settlement and Multicultural Services

Gymea Community Aid and Information Service offer English classes, tutoring and educational support, information sessions, referrals, immigration advice, Chinese and Spanish parent’s groups, employment support, Youth programs and driving programs.

• Gymea
• 02 9524 9559

Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance (ANTRA)

Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance (ANTRA) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act in December 2018 but we have been presenting ourselves in the young Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking LGBTQIA+ communities since 2013 in the form of social chat groups on WeChat, LINE, Facebook and various online forums. We now have over 2,500 members and followers throughout WeChat, LINE, Facebook and Instagram.

Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance (ANTRA)

Australia and New Zealand Tongzhi Rainbow Alliance (ANTRA) is a community-based not-for-profit organisation incorporated under the NSW Associations Incorporation Act in December 2018 but we have been presenting ourselves in the young Mandarin- and Cantonese-speaking LGBTQIA+ communities since 2013 in the form of social chat groups on WeChat, LINE, Facebook and various online forums. We now have over 2,500 members and followers throughout WeChat, LINE, Facebook and Instagram.

Ultimo Community Centre

The Ultimo Community Centre hosts various events including weekly social group for Chinese speaking seniors, English class for seniors, tai chi, singing classes, over 55s fitness class, pastel drawing and portrait painting.

• Ultimo
• 02 9298 3111

Ultimo Community Centre

The Ultimo Community Centre hosts various events including weekly social group for Chinese speaking seniors, English class for seniors, tai chi, singing classes, over 55s fitness class, pastel drawing and portrait painting.

• Ultimo
• 02 9298 3111

Settlement Services International

Settlement Services

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with all people who have experienced vulnerability, including refugees, people seeking asylum and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

• Ashfield
• 02 8799 6700
• Phone or online available

Settlement Services International

Settlement Services

SSI is a community organisation and social business that supports newcomers and other Australians to achieve their full potential. We work with all people who have experienced vulnerability, including refugees, people seeking asylum and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, to build capacity and enable them to overcome inequality.

• Ashfield
• 02 8799 6700
• Phone or online available

South Hurstville Library

South Hurstville library offers a range of programs including Greek Friendship group, recipe club, ryhme time (babies & toddlers), story time (3-5yr olds) and book club. Justice of the Peace is also offered at specific times via appointment.

• South Hurstville
•  02 9330 9529

South Hurstville Library

South Hurstville library offers a range of programs including Greek Friendship group, recipe club, ryhme time (babies & toddlers), story time (3-5yr olds) and book club. Justice of the Peace is also offered at specific times via appointment.

• South Hurstville
•  02 9330 9529

NSW Spanish & Latin American Association for Social Assistance

Social Support Groups

NSW SLASA provides different kinds of services. Our services are offered in Spanish and English to individuals, groups based on ethnic or social background, country of origin, political, sexual or religious ideology. Services provided include for children, young people and families, women's group, seniors group, Justice of the Peace, advocacy, case work to assist elderly people of Spanish-speaking backgrounds and community development programs.

• Bonnyrigg
• 02 9610 0288
• Phone or online available

NSW Spanish & Latin American Association for Social Assistance

Social Support Groups

NSW SLASA provides different kinds of services. Our services are offered in Spanish and English to individuals, groups based on ethnic or social background, country of origin, political, sexual or religious ideology. Services provided include for children, young people and families, women's group, seniors group, Justice of the Peace, advocacy, case work to assist elderly people of Spanish-speaking backgrounds and community development programs.

• Bonnyrigg
• 02 9610 0288
• Phone or online available

Mission of Hope

Mission of Hope was founded to establish a culturally, religiously and trauma informed service to the Muslim and other Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities in Sydney. Services include mental health recovery program, drugs and alcohol intervention, support for victims of crime & and creative community-based projects.

• Bankstown
• Phone or online available

Mission of Hope

Mission of Hope was founded to establish a culturally, religiously and trauma informed service to the Muslim and other Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities in Sydney. Services include mental health recovery program, drugs and alcohol intervention, support for victims of crime & and creative community-based projects.

• Bankstown
• Phone or online available

MYAN NSW Multicultural Youth Affairs Network

We are a state-wide multicultural youth specialist service. We work to provide support and expertise to ensure young people from multicultural communities are able to build the skills, knowledge and networks they need to be active participants in Australian society.

• East Sydney

MYAN NSW Multicultural Youth Affairs Network

We are a state-wide multicultural youth specialist service. We work to provide support and expertise to ensure young people from multicultural communities are able to build the skills, knowledge and networks they need to be active participants in Australian society.

• East Sydney

The Learning Space

The Learning Space library provide regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including children's programs, youth programs, 3D Print club, Tech Shed, Korean Calligraphy, Chinese Preschool story time, Korean Preschool story time and Chinese reading groups.

• Rhodes
• 02 9911 6332

The Learning Space

The Learning Space library provide regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including children's programs, youth programs, 3D Print club, Tech Shed, Korean Calligraphy, Chinese Preschool story time, Korean Preschool story time and Chinese reading groups.

• Rhodes
• 02 9911 6332

Randwick City Library – Lionel Bowen Library

The Lionel Bowen Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, multicultural children's events in Cantonese, French and Czech, early childhood workshops and events for team and young adults. Seniors activities include computer classes, bridge club, tai chi and table tennis. Multicultural activities are also offered including English conversation classes. Justice of the Peace is available on Sunday's via appointment. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Maroubra
• 02 9093 6400
• Phone or online available

Randwick City Library – Lionel Bowen Library

The Lionel Bowen Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, multicultural children's events in Cantonese, French and Czech, early childhood workshops and events for team and young adults. Seniors activities include computer classes, bridge club, tai chi and table tennis. Multicultural activities are also offered including English conversation classes. Justice of the Peace is available on Sunday's via appointment. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Maroubra
• 02 9093 6400
• Phone or online available

Five Dock Library

Five Dock library provides regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including children's programs, youth programs, knitting clubs, Italian Bingo, Justice of the Peace and various book clubs.

• Five Dock
• 02 9911 6310

Five Dock Library

Five Dock library provides regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including children's programs, youth programs, knitting clubs, Italian Bingo, Justice of the Peace and various book clubs.

• Five Dock
• 02 9911 6310

Tripoli and Mena Association

Community Services

Community Development is an integral part of Tripoli and Mena which aims to support people to work together to gain control over resources, knowledge and information, social relationships and decision-making. It also promotes the development of existing support groups and services assisting the Arabic speaking community, particularly families and children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 1366

Tripoli and Mena Association

Community Services

Community Development is an integral part of Tripoli and Mena which aims to support people to work together to gain control over resources, knowledge and information, social relationships and decision-making. It also promotes the development of existing support groups and services assisting the Arabic speaking community, particularly families and children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 1366

Counterpoints Multicultural Centre

LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRES

Counterpoints Multicultural Centre provide support and advocacy services for individual, families and community groups. They also run cultural groups, including for; Chinese, Cantonese and Mandarin speakers, Russian speakers, Spanish speakers, the Vietnamese Community, Indonesian Community, Pacific Islanders group, and Sierra Leone Community.

• Alexandria
• 02 9319 4073

Counterpoints Multicultural Centre

LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTRES

Counterpoints Multicultural Centre provide support and advocacy services for individual, families and community groups. They also run cultural groups, including for; Chinese, Cantonese and Mandarin speakers, Russian speakers, Spanish speakers, the Vietnamese Community, Indonesian Community, Pacific Islanders group, and Sierra Leone Community.

• Alexandria
• 02 9319 4073

CanCare Centre

Support Groups

CanCare Support Groups are set up at different locations across Sydney. Support Group activities are free services with refreshments. CanCare welcome all Chinese cancer patients and their families to join these activities that are tailor-made to cater their needs. Medical and health talks on topics relating to cancer, nutrition, latest cancer treatment news and other issues covering well-being of cancer patients are often conducted.

• 9687 1795

CanCare Centre

Support Groups

CanCare Support Groups are set up at different locations across Sydney. Support Group activities are free services with refreshments. CanCare welcome all Chinese cancer patients and their families to join these activities that are tailor-made to cater their needs. Medical and health talks on topics relating to cancer, nutrition, latest cancer treatment news and other issues covering well-being of cancer patients are often conducted.

• 9687 1795

The Lebanese Muslim Association 

The LMA provides culturally sensitive tobacco support services, funeral services, AMAN PsychSupport Clinic (a free culturally and religiously sensitive community based psychology service), financial services to help those in financial difficulty, a free weekly legal clinic which runs every Tuesday and Friday, Youth work, Social work and they also host a weekly food bank.

• Lakemba
• 02 9750 6833

The Lebanese Muslim Association 

The LMA provides culturally sensitive tobacco support services, funeral services, AMAN PsychSupport Clinic (a free culturally and religiously sensitive community based psychology service), financial services to help those in financial difficulty, a free weekly legal clinic which runs every Tuesday and Friday, Youth work, Social work and they also host a weekly food bank.

• Lakemba
• 02 9750 6833

Asylum Seekers Centre

Support Services

The Asylum Seekers Centre supports people in a time of limbo. People can wait years for their refugee applications to be processed so the Asylum Seekers Centre helps with practical support in the meantime. Services include: The Asylum Seekers Centre health clinic (serviced by nurses, GP and physio), help with job searches, community lunches, advice and support for people in crisis or experiencing homelessness, community activities (including women's groups and LGBTIQ+ support) and education support (including English lessons).

• Newtown
• 02 9078 1900

Asylum Seekers Centre

Support Services

The Asylum Seekers Centre supports people in a time of limbo. People can wait years for their refugee applications to be processed so the Asylum Seekers Centre helps with practical support in the meantime. Services include: The Asylum Seekers Centre health clinic (serviced by nurses, GP and physio), help with job searches, community lunches, advice and support for people in crisis or experiencing homelessness, community activities (including women's groups and LGBTIQ+ support) and education support (including English lessons).

• Newtown
• 02 9078 1900

Randwick City Library – Margaret Martin Library

The Margaret Martin Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, multicultural children's events in Japanese, and events for team and young adults. Seniors activities include computer classes, art group, and book chat. Justice of the Peace is available on Tuesday's, Thursday's and Saturday's at various times. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Randwick
• 02 9093 6100
• Phone or online available

Randwick City Library – Margaret Martin Library

The Margaret Martin Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, multicultural children's events in Japanese, and events for team and young adults. Seniors activities include computer classes, art group, and book chat. Justice of the Peace is available on Tuesday's, Thursday's and Saturday's at various times. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Randwick
• 02 9093 6100
• Phone or online available

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW offers FREE legal advice service for the Greek community, FREE tax help, a Seniors Support Group at Earlwood and Ashfield (bus pick up available from Marrickville West, Earlwood, Canterbury, Campsie, Bexley, Bardwell Valley, Bexley North, Belmore, Kingsgrove, Lakemba), food hampers on Tuesdays and hot meals on Tuesdays and Fridays and a 48 bed hostel for people of Greek Origin.

• Lakemba
• 02 9740 6022

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW offers FREE legal advice service for the Greek community, FREE tax help, a Seniors Support Group at Earlwood and Ashfield (bus pick up available from Marrickville West, Earlwood, Canterbury, Campsie, Bexley, Bardwell Valley, Bexley North, Belmore, Kingsgrove, Lakemba), food hampers on Tuesdays and hot meals on Tuesdays and Fridays and a 48 bed hostel for people of Greek Origin.

• Lakemba
• 02 9740 6022

The Rehabilitation Project

Drug & Alcohol Support

The Rehabilitation Project is a community-based drug and alcohol addiction-support and recovery service targeted at, but not limited to, the Muslim community, aligning culturally sensitive and appropriate values to the psychosocial model using person-centred and strength-based approaches. They provide drug intervention services, support groups, educational workshops, family support, counselling, one on one mentoring and referral pathways for individuals experiencing addiction.

• 0426 957 386
• Phone or online available

The Rehabilitation Project

Drug & Alcohol Support

The Rehabilitation Project is a community-based drug and alcohol addiction-support and recovery service targeted at, but not limited to, the Muslim community, aligning culturally sensitive and appropriate values to the psychosocial model using person-centred and strength-based approaches. They provide drug intervention services, support groups, educational workshops, family support, counselling, one on one mentoring and referral pathways for individuals experiencing addiction.

• 0426 957 386
• Phone or online available

Randwick City Library – Malabar Community Library

Community Programs & Activities

The Malabar Community Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, and Saturday story time. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Matraville
• 02 9093 6120
• Phone or online available

Randwick City Library – Malabar Community Library

Community Programs & Activities

The Malabar Community Library runs various programs including book clubs, children's activities for ages 0-5, and Saturday story time. Randwick City Library also operates a wheelchair-accessible bus that is available for hire.

• Matraville
• 02 9093 6120
• Phone or online available

Concord Library

Concord library provide regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including childrens programs, youth programs (The Lab which is a technology club for 10-16 year olds diagnosed with autism), knitting clubs, Greek friendship group, Justice of the Peace and various book clubs.

• Concord
• 02 9911 6210

Concord Library

Concord library provide regular programs and services for all ages and interests throughout the year. Including childrens programs, youth programs (The Lab which is a technology club for 10-16 year olds diagnosed with autism), knitting clubs, Greek friendship group, Justice of the Peace and various book clubs.

• Concord
• 02 9911 6210

Arabic Australian Child Care Centre

At the Arabic Australian Child Care Centre, we are committed to upholding the rights of the child and engaging children meaningfully in experiences that promote their desire for learning and spark their curiosity. Children use these skills to explore an environment that supports the development of positive relationships and nurtures each individual’s sense of belonging, being and becoming. We also foster mutually respectful partnerships with families in the context of a culturally diverse community.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 2256

Arabic Australian Child Care Centre

At the Arabic Australian Child Care Centre, we are committed to upholding the rights of the child and engaging children meaningfully in experiences that promote their desire for learning and spark their curiosity. Children use these skills to explore an environment that supports the development of positive relationships and nurtures each individual’s sense of belonging, being and becoming. We also foster mutually respectful partnerships with families in the context of a culturally diverse community.

• Lakemba
• 02 9758 2256

NSW Turkish Welfare Association

The Turkish Welfare Association works to provide support and advocacy for the Turkish Community in Australia. All activities are open to all communities. We provide counselling, financial support and other services to people who are in need. Primarily focusing on elderly individuals and unemployed young people.

• Auburn
• 02 9649 7502

NSW Turkish Welfare Association

The Turkish Welfare Association works to provide support and advocacy for the Turkish Community in Australia. All activities are open to all communities. We provide counselling, financial support and other services to people who are in need. Primarily focusing on elderly individuals and unemployed young people.

• Auburn
• 02 9649 7502

Sydney Multicultural Community Services

SETTLEMENT ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSITION SUPPORT (SETS) PROGRAM

Sydney MCS assists newly arrived migrants, humanitarian entrants and refugees with settling into their new country through our Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program. The SETS Program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS). The program provides settlement services to assist refugees and humanitarian entrants during the first five years of arrival in Australia.

• Daceyville
• 02 9663 3922

Sydney Multicultural Community Services

SETTLEMENT ENGAGEMENT AND TRANSITION SUPPORT (SETS) PROGRAM

Sydney MCS assists newly arrived migrants, humanitarian entrants and refugees with settling into their new country through our Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program. The SETS Program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS). The program provides settlement services to assist refugees and humanitarian entrants during the first five years of arrival in Australia.

• Daceyville
• 02 9663 3922