Western Sydney MRC welcomes NSW Settlement Strategy
Media Release, From Western Sydney MRC – 28th February 2023 Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre (WSMRC) welcomes the NSW Settlement Strategy as an important initiative to improve settlement outcomes for people from refugee and refugee-like backgrounds living in NSW. It will serve as a bridge between federal and state initiatives, drawing on the wealth of […]
Settlement In Review August 2022
The Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles hosted the first sector face-to-face CEO meeting in three years at Parliament House.
Congratulations Melissa Montero on the launch of ‘The Girl from Mumbai’.
‘The Girl from Mumbai’ is a wonderful story of values, determination and service. Told by a sector colleague, Melissa Montero story is uniquely hers but resonates with any readers that value their fellow human.
Congratulations SSI
On behalf of Western Sydney MRC, can we congratulate SSI on its 20th Year. It is remarkable to see SSI’s outstanding growth, with the dedication and hard work of all involved, it has achieved a remarkable outcome.
A roundtable with Jodi Mckay MP
On the 26th October 2020, Western Sydney MRC took part in the Community roundtable with Jodi Mckay MP- NSW Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister and Greg Warren MP- Shadow Minister for Western Sydney, Local Government and Veterans. Alongside other NSW Settlement Partner organisations and community leaders, we advocated for issues impacting migrants and refugees in the South Western Sydney community.
Western Sydney MRC CEO Kamalle Dabboussy celebrates 17 years at the MRC.
Western Sydney MRC CEO Kamalle Dabboussy today celebrates his 17th anniversary at the MRC. 17 years of dedication. His career and spare time unwaveringly devoted to the community. “Congratulations on 17 years with the MRC. For close to two decades you have shown dedication and commitment to the local community. The number of lives impacted […]
CALD community connection is stronger than ever
In late July 2020, Western Sydney MRC and CORE Community Services partnered to hold their most attended Community* webinar to date attended by the CEO of Multicultural NSW Joseph La Posta. Alongside Joseph La Posta, MP Melanie Gibbons, Member for Holsworthy and Guy Zangari, Member for Fairfield). The online community forum proved yet again that opportunities to facilitate dialogue and information exchange between Government, community and grassroots organisations is a successful undertaking and valued greatly by all.
RYPMP Program End
riendships in young people from different cultural backgrounds
Australian Institute of Family Studies
Youth Worker Gizem attended the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) Webinar in May which explored the potential impacts of COVID-19 on those leaving state care. Young people in care already face so many challenges, with the age of the exit beginning plan beginning very young. The webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School recognition of fundraising City2Surf support
Acting CEO Anna-Marie and Chair of the Board Nathan Hagarty visited St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School to recognise the contribution and support made in donations and fundraising for student Samuel Plakidis.
