Arab Council Australia provides a range of direct services to the community in the form of advice, advocacy, referral and education
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Community Services
Arabic Seniors Social and Information Network (ASSIN) Social Support for elderly people including introduction to meal services and neighbour aid. A community bus is also available.
Food Aid (to be advised. Please contact us for details)
Direct Services
EAPA Emergency relief assistance for gas and electricity bills.
Family Support Early intervention support for families relating to issues including child behavioural management, employment, mental health and housing. Case management is provided for an average of 3 months for young people and families requiring support in accessing appropriate services.
Living Better with COVID @ Home Community education sessions with resources on preparing for COVID infection and how to manage COVID at home.
NDIS Gateway and Support Coordination for people with a disability to navigate and coordinate NDIS services.
Sawa Buddy Program The Buddy Program (SAWA) connects new arrivals from Palestine to local volunteers in their local community to provide friendship, support and advice.
Health and Wellbeing
Community and Civic Connections Building connections to community amongst marginalised citizens while promoting knowledge and access to services, education, government and employment opportunities.
Sanadi Foundation Support and education for people diagnosed with cancer and their families.
Tabeia Climate Change Community awareness, training and projects
Work and Development Order Program A program that assists clients with acute financial hardship to pay fines held with the State Debt Recovery Office
Community engagement projects
Musawat: From the Ground Up to Equality Community education project re change in attitudes towards gender inequality and gendered drivers to domestic violence
Reconnecting East and West Sydney driven by young people to enhance connections and understanding between Sydney East and West
Cultural awareness training and seminars
Arabic Workers Network (AWN) information sharing and skills development activities of workers across NSW
Volunteer Program develop the volunteers' skills in their particular area of interest