Media Room
The Media Room houses all our News, Media Releases, Stories, Videos, Annual Reports and other publications. You can use the filter buttons here, or browse all the entries:
Media Alert: Key issues facing Australia's migrants
Friday, 24 June 2016 13:26SydWest Multicultural Services and Western Sydney University invite media to join Chancellor Professor Peter Shergold for the launch of a migration report highlighting the settlement journey and challenges faced by migrants in Australia and a Book on International migration on Wednesday 29 June.
Media Release: 2016 Refugee Week celebration
Friday, 24 June 2016 13:10People of all ages and backgrounds are invited to Blacktown’s Refugee Week celebration at Bowman Hall on Thursday 23 June.
Building Confidence: Yaser's story
When 16-year-old Yaser arrived in Australia last year, he spoke little English and hadn’t been to school in over three years. His family had fled Iraq over three years ago, living in Jordan as refugees where there was little time for school.
Media Release: SydWest OPEN DAY
Wednesday, 18 May 2016 15:20On Thursday 19 May, SydWest Multicultural Services will open its doors to the media and other organisations, showcasing how it is helping to empower the CALD community across Greater Western Sydney.
Australia’s oldest flash mob
SydWest Multicultural Seniors groups joined dozens of seniors and team members from HOPP, the Healthy Older People Partnership program, in a flash mob on Blacktown’s CBD to encourage older people to stay active. Many SydWest seniors have been taking part in the award-winning Healthy Older People Partnership Program, which is designed to improve the health and wellbeing of older people across the region and help reduce the risk of falls in the home.
Helping people to become mobile
SydWest’s comprehensive Learner Driver program is taking clients on a journey from their L’s to their full licence - encouraging them to become safe and confident drivers.
Media Release: A Global Voice for Refugee Youth
Thursday, 21 April 2016 14:40Calling on young refugees to be part of a worldwide consultation to discuss their issues. SydWest Multicultural Services in partnership with the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network is hosting the Global Refugee Youth Consultation on Wednesday 27 April from 4pm to 7pm at SydWest’s head office in Blacktown (level 2, 125 Main St).
Media Release: Blacktown celebrates Harmony Day
Monday, 21 March 2016 12:56People of all ages and cultures are invited to celebrate Harmony Day in Blacktown on Tuesday 22 March. The region’s rich cultural diversity will be on display from 10am to 1pm at Bowman Hall with celebrations including entertainment, kids’ activities, cultural stalls and a free sausage sizzle.
SydWest Director receives NSW Premier’s Lifetime Community Service Award
SydWest Multicultural Services congratulates its Board Director, Om Dhungel who has been awarded the prestigious NSW Premier's Lifetime Community Service Award for his outstanding work with the Australian Bhutanese community.
