Events
Each year SydWest Multicultural Services joins forces with others to hold major that help to build community engagement and confidence among our key target groups.
Our Events in 2019:
Moving Forward Together Festival 2019
17 February 2019
Blacktown Showgrounds
SydWest is pleased to be part of the Blacktown event to promote social cohesion, understanding and acceptance between members of differing cultural or faith communities.
Seniors Festival NSW 2019
27 February 2019
Blacktown
SydWest Multicultural Services’ many multicultural seniors are invited to celebrate Seniors Week by taking part in a day encouraging health and wellbeing through activity and acknowledging their contribution to our local community.
International Women’s Day 2019
8 March 2019
Blacktown and Penrith
International Women’s Day celebrates the positive contribution of women in our community and offers inspiration for change. It is a chance to reflect on the advancements made towards gender equality and the progress still to be made.
#balanceforbetter #morepowerfultogether
Harmony Day 2019
20 March
Blacktown
Everyone belongs! A celebratory day of entertainment, children’s activities, cultural stalls, storytelling, food and more – brings the community together to celebrate and drive harmony in the community.
Youth Week 2019
April 2019
Mt Druitt
Youth Week is organisation by young people, for young people and offers opportunity for SydWest’s young people to share ideas, showcase their talents, celebrate their contribution to the community and have fun!
Volunteers Recognition 2019
May 2019
Blacktown
Our annual event is a chance to acknowledge and say thank you to the many volunteers from across the community who provide invaluable support to our programs, services and events each year.
Australians Sharing a New Story 2019
3 - 5 May
Blacktown LGA
A community story-sharing weekend where everyone's story matters. More information at https://au.iofc.org/sharing-new-story-blacktown-nsw
Refugee Week 2019
June 2019
Blacktown/Mt Druitt
Part of national Refugee Week, our event is for all Australians to celebrate the contributions that our refugee community make to the Australian society. It is an opportunity for greater understanding and to break down barriers for all Australians. #refugeeswelcome
Multicultural Christmas Celebration 2019
December 2019
PCYC Blacktown
Each year, SydWest and partners holds the Multicultural Christmas in honour of our seniors groups participants, frail aged clients and people with a disability who come together each year to celebrate with others, a partnership with Sathya SAI International Organization of Australia and PNG (NSW Region West).