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MDSI CELEBRATES RAMADAN THROUGH FOOD & FRIENDSHIP

POSTED: 21st May 2019

On Monday, 20 May 2019 MDSI’s Settlement Program held an Iftar event at Campbelltown Council Civic Centre.

The event was very successful with nearly 100 people attending, including representatives from Campbelltown Council, NSW Police, Interfaith Group and Ability Links.

The occasion was celebrated with delicious food and provided a wonderful opportunity for old friends to catch up and new friendships to be made.

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ANZAC DAY CEREMONY AT THE MANSE

POSTED: 06th May 2019

MDSI remembers those who have served and died, in war and operation service, around the world.

On the 24th of April 2019 MDSI's Filipino, Laotian and Men's Group joined Greg Warren MP, volunteers and staff to commemorate ANZAC Day.

* April 25 was officially named ANZAC Day in 1916. It marks the first day the Australian and New Zealand troops saw military action in Gallipoli during the First World War. On ANZAC Day we commemorate the anniversary and remember all who've served. Lest We Forget.

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SSI’S MULTILINGUAL DISABILITY HUB

POSTED: 04th April 2019

SSI's FutureAbility Project has launched a multilingual hotline and website that provide easily accessible information on disability and the NDIS in 14 languages.

VISIT SITE Click here to visit the website

DOWNLOADS Multilingual Disability Hub Information Sheet

SBS ARABIC RADIO INTERVIEW - HARMONY DAY

POSTED: 27th March 2019 SOURCE: SBS Arabic Radio 21st March 2019

Sana Al-Ahmar discusses MDSI's Harmony Day Event

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Program: SBS Arabic Radio Interviewer: Ghassan Nakhoul & Manal Al-Ani Interviewee: Sana Al-Ahmar Duration: 1:02

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HARMONY DAY

POSTED: 21st March 2019

A message from MDSI's CEO

March 21 marks Harmony Day celebrations around Australia, celebrating United Nations International Day for the elimination of Racial Discrimination. Harmony Day is about community participation, inclusiveness, celebrating diversity, respect and belonging.

As community service agency we get together to celebrate the message of “Everyone Belongs”.

This year Harmony Day has a shadow cast over its proceedings due to the world mourning the mass killing of innocent people in Christchurch.

MDSI sends its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those killed and to those injured in the attack. We also condemn the racist and divisive rhetoric expressed both before and after this attack. It serves no purpose other than to instil fear and hatred.

We applaud the response of New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and her inclusive stance against divisive politics. There’s no place for anti-immigration, anti-refugee, anti-Muslim beliefs in Australia.

We invite to join us tonight at our Harmony Day event.

Movie Night at MDSI: The Merger

Thursday 21/03/2019 @5:00pm

Entry cost by donation with all proceeds going to UNHCR.

The Merger is a 2018 Australian comedy/drama movie about a former star footballer turned social justice campaigner who returns to his hometown and is persuaded to coach the struggling, local footy team. He recruits refugees to make up the numbers with hilarious results, but ultimately takes the community on a journey of change.

Karin Vasquez, CEO