Arab Council Australia provides a range of services to the community Arabic Welfare Centre Community development, Case work, venue hire, community library, community education and focus groups Family Support Early intervention services, case work, referral, home visits, community education and parenting workshops Playgroup Targeting parents from culturally diverse backgrounds with children under the age of five, playgroup sessions are held once a week during school terms with weekly activities including school readiness, fitness, speech pathology and educational play. Vacation Care An extension of Playgroup, Vacation Care runs during school holidays. Parents and children from pre-school, primary and early high school years participate in excursions to a variety of locations across Sydney and organised activities. Parents Group Providing parents with a space for quality social interaction whilst building on parental knowledge and life skills. Social Support for Arabic Seniors Social support including activities, exercise, outings and information sessions. NDIS Gateway Providing support coordination to Arabic speaking clients with an NDIS plan Arabic Seniors and Social Information Network Reducing isolation and running social and information sessions for older people of Arabic speaking backgrounds Carer and Sibling Social Support Group Social support for carers and siblings of people with disability and mental health concerns Sanadi Foundation - Cancer Support Network The Sanadi Foundation aims to facilitate all cancer related projects and activities including support to people impacted by cancer Translation service Please contact Council on 97094333 EAPA vouchers Emergency relief assistance for gas and electricity bills Arabic Workers Network information sharing and skills development activities of workers across NSW Cultural awareness training and seminars Volunteer Program Student Placement Program work placement for students from Universities, TAFEs, High Schools to enhance and acquire their skills Research projects including Listening Campaigns focusing on the experience, talents and ideas of people wishing to change the community for the better. |