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Supported Decision Making: Sexuality, Relationships, and Identity
Participate Australia has created three video resources about Supported Decision Making and how to best support people with disability in the areas of sexuality, relationships, gender identity and expression.
These videos were created in a co-design process with people with disability, who helped with developing scripts, filming the videos and acting in the videos.
These videos were funded by the My Rights Matters grant from Council for Intellectual Disability (CID).
Supported Decision Making and Consent
Different Relationships and Relationship Goals
Gender, Identity and Providing Good Support
How to use the videos
The videos are designed to be an educational resource for people with disability, their families, friends and networks and as a training tool for disability support workers.
We recommend you watch the videos with a support person, such as a trusted family member, friend or support worker.
We recommend that you watch each video one at a time.
We suggest watching the video in full the first time around.
Then, you can watch it again and pause it after each section to have a conversation about what that section means.
Of course, you can also watch these videos by yourself and as many times as you want.
Keep your eye out for our upcoming Learners Guide which will accompany these videos.
In October, Participate Australia (PA), the disability division of SydWest, teamed up with Canterbury Leagues Club to deliver our Canterbury Cooking Club.
Over six weeks, five PA participants were guided by Stephanie Azar, General Manager of Food & Beverage, and her team of chefs. They learned food preparation techniques, hygiene and safety practices, and chef skills, all in a commercial kitchen at the club.
The transformation in both students and staff was amazing. Stephanie shared that some participants have been part of this program for years, and she has seen their skills and confidence grow. Initially needing knife gloves and assistance at every step, they are now confident and enthusiastic in the kitchen.
One participant, Georgie, who moved into her own apartment last year, said this course had a huge impact on her ability to live independently.
The program concluded with a graduation dinner where students invited friends and family to enjoy a meal and ceremony. The delicious dinner, prepared by the students, was enjoyed in the beautiful Canterbury Leagues Club venue.
We can’t wait for the next Canterbury Cooking Club!
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Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield and Leader of the Opposition, visited Participate Australia today to celebrate our recent grant success. The $10,000 Community Building Partnership grant will be invaluable as we refurbish two rooms in our Croydon centre to create a spacious, dedicated multi-purpose learning hub for people with disabilities. Demand for life skills activities at Participate Australia has been expanding and this new space will allow us to create maximum in person and virtual learning opportunities for our community.
Jodi McKay MP, Member for Strathfield with members of the Participate Australia community.
Blacktown Multicultural Interagency
We host the Blacktown Multicultural Interagency (BMI), which is made up of around 175 professionals working in community services that support culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Sydney’s greater west.
The Blacktown Multicultural Interagency meetings provide a great networking opportunity and a chance to keep up to date with hot topics affecting our client base in the western Sydney region.
If this fits your profile, you are welcome to attend our bi-monthly meetings, held on the last Friday of the month. Click here to sign up today.
Monthly meetings alternate online and face-to-face. Please contact Saurav.shrestha@sydwestms.org.au for further information.
10.00 am – 12.00pm noon
SydWest Multicultural Services
Room 1, Level 2 125 Main Street Blacktown
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Help cancer patients, their families and carers
نحن بحاجة لكم لمساعدة مرضى السرطان وأسرهم ومقدمي الرعاية لهم
masadeh mordhi sartan ahitaithim omekdemi al-raya laham
कैंसर से पीड़ित मरीज, उनके परिवार और देखभाल करने वालों की मदद करें
kainsar se peedit mareej, unake parivaar aur dekhbhaal karne vaalon kee madad karen
Are you from Arabic or Hindi-speaking communities and have experienced cancer?
SydWest has partnered with the NSW Cancer Council to look at how we can improve outcomes for those diagnosed, being treated for and living with cancer. If you are from Arabic or Hindi-speaking communities and have experienced cancer, we need your help!
You can help by taking part in a NSW Cancer Council survey to improve the care of cancer patients and their families. Everyone who completes the survey will receive a $25 Woolworths Gift Card! The survey can be completed online, on paper, or in person.
If you are:
- aged over 18 years old;
- live in Greater Western Sydney and speak Arabic or Hindi; and
- have experienced a cancer diagnosis, recovered from cancer or are caring for someone affected by cancer,
- WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU.
Contact SydWest on (02) 9621 6633 for more information or express your interest by using the QR codes in the following information flyers:
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How to get involved
If you need help or want more information, contact SydWest Multicultural Services:
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Monica Youssif (Arabic)
02 8825 3763
Monica.youssif@sydwestms.org.au
Paulavi Gangadia (Hindi)
02 8825 3797
Paulavi.gangadia@sydwestms.org.au
Please share this widely with your Arabic or Hindi speaking friends and family. We want to hear from community about how we can do things better for people affected by cancer.
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Legal Aid
SydWest works with partner organisations to build social cohesion and to ensure that individual and community needs are being met and that people and groups can become empowered. We work closely with schools, TAFEs and Universities, Local Councils, State and Federal Government departments, as well as other community organisations and service providers.
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We speak your language
Arabic
Bosnian
Cantonese
Croatian
Czech
Dinka
English
French
Greek
Hindi
Italian
Korean
Kurdish
Macedonian
Madi
Malay
Maltese
Mandarin
Persian (Farsi/Dari)
Polish
Punjabi
Russian
Serbian
Shona
Spanish
Tagalog\*
Tamil
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
(\*and a small number of Filipino dialects)
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Legal Aid NSW’s Immigration Service
Legal Aid NSW’s Immigration Service provide free legal advice, assistance and representation about refugee law and other immigration matters. They can assist people who want a visa to live in Australia, or if they have questions about their immigration status in Australia. They can also give advice about sponsoring family members, most family, refugee and humanitarian visas, temporary visas, resident visas and Australian citizenship and more.
Legal Aid NSW cannot not give advice about Economic Stream Migrations, Retirement visas, withdrawal of sponsorship or assurance of support, or Student visas.
Please contact SydWest on 9621 6633 to make an appointment.
Call for an Appointment (02) 9621 6633More about Legal Aid
Legal Advice for Refugees
Solicitors from Legal Aid’s Refugee Service are available to give free advice to clients who have been in Australia for less than six years and arrived on a refugee or humanitarian visa.
They give advice about immigration including sponsoring family members and citizenship, fines, housing, Centrelink, discrimination, employment, car accidents, complaints about government agencies, victims compensation and debt.
Solicitors see clients by appointment only.
Please contact SydWest on 9621 6633 to make an appointment.
Call for an Appointment (02) 9621 6633
Partnerships and initiatives
SydWest works with partner organisations to build social cohesion and to ensure that individual and community needs are being met and that people and groups can become empowered. We work closely with schools, TAFEs and universities, local councils, state and federal government departments, as well as other community organisations and service providers.
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We also work with community groups to help them become established and connected with the wider community.
Call us on (02) 9621 6633 to see how your organisation or group can partner with us.
Funding Bodies
ACON
Partnering to support community health and wellbeing programs.
Canterbury League Club
Supporting local community initiatives and social inclusion projects.
Community Migrant Resource Centre
Key partner in settlement services and migrant support programs.
NSW Department of Communities & Justice
Funding for essential community services and social welfare programs.
Department of Health and Aged Care
Supporting public health initiatives and aged care service delivery.
Department of Home Affairs
Providing resources for multicultural affairs and community cohesion.
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Supporting innovation and sustainable resource management projects.
Department of Social Service
Investing in social security and support for vulnerable families.
Good Things Foundation
Facilitating digital inclusion and technology literacy programs.
Inner West Council
Local government partner for community development and events.
John Holland
Corporate partner contributing to employment, infrastructure and community growth.
Mission Australia
Joint initiatives to combat homelessness and provide social housing.
Multicultural NSW
Promoting cultural diversity and language services across the state.
Rainbow Giving Australia
Philanthropic support for LGBTQIA+ community programs and advocacy.
The Ponds Shopping Centre
Sponsoring local community engagement and neighborhood events.
Partnerships
Palliative Care NSW
Peak body and leading voice for members and the community, promoting quality palliative care for everyone.Visit site
Cancer Council of NSW
Partnership in building cancer care insights with Arabic and Hindi communities
Energy & Water Ombudsman NSW
Helps with your energy & water bill issues, by appointment only…more informationVisit site
Mission Australia
Collaboration to provide CALD specific housing support and Youth on Track in Blacktown LGA
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council – Australia
Love All | Serve All | Make a Difference
Partnership in special events including the annual Seniors Christmas celebration
TAFE NSW
Partnership educating and empowering students to meet the needs and expectations of the ever-changing community.
Thread Together
Partnership to provide end-of-line (brand new) clothes to those in need, including referred SydWest clients.
Initiatives of Change
Partnership to present the inaugural Australians Sharing a New Story in Blacktown
Save The Children
Youth Digital Storytelling projects in Mt Druitt
Sponsorships
Think Autism Conference & Autism Pride Day
Supporting autism focused initiatives in 2026 with 30 May Conference and The Autistic Pride Day activation on 18 June
visit site
Young Champions Awards
Supporting young champions and helping them thrive on their journey to being Future Leaders! In Cumberland Parramatta 2025
visit site
Friends of the Wanderers Foundation
To support making a difference in the Western Sydney community.
Enable Women Africa
To support Enable Women Africa’s participation in the Legacy International Pageant 2025
Australian Bhutanese Association – Sydney
Supporting the 2024 Multicultural Community Event, St Mary’s
2024 WSYD Moving Symposium
Tackling Inactivity and Inequity in Western Sydney: A Systems Approach.
Refugee Week
Sponsoring the annual Refugee Week, an initiative of the Refugee Council of Australia
Lead beyond Education
Partnership with ACU to deliver its annual International Women’s Day event
FECCA 2024 Conference
This year’s conference centred around “Our Experiences. Our Future.” highlighting strengths and challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse communities across Australia.
Gandangara Caring for Elders Expo 2023
A day of celebration and learning hosted by Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC), this event is dedicated to honoring Elders and promoting health and wellness in the community.
Visit site
National Multicultural Health and Wellbeing Conference 2023
Dedicated to exploring how to improve access to health and wellbeing for Australia’s CALD communities.
Visit site
TCA Unity Cup 2021
Part of maintaining and preserving the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Tibet.
Miss Sahara 2019, 2020
National pageant for women of African heritage in Australia.
Sydney Tamil Magalir Mandram
Africultures Festival
Annual event celebrating all things African in Australia!
Better Foundation Spring Gala 2019
fundraising for Blacktown-Mt Druitt Hospitals
International Thirukkural Conference Sydney
Peace & Harmony through Literature 31 July 2019
International Metropolis Conference 2018
migration and cultural diversity
Maádi National Youth Conference 2018
Silver Sponsor
Refugee Alternatives Conference 2021
Supporters
Bunnings Warehouse Blacktown
Lindt & Sprungli
Western Sydney Wanderers
Partner in youth development program
SBS Audio
Event sponsor for Refugee Week 2024
Three different events being delivered by SydWest and partners in the region:
- Community Story sharing – 22 March [](https://bit.ly/3IoUnWj)https://bit.ly/3IoUnWj
- Stakeholder Forum – 24 March [](https://bit.ly/3Hn75n6)https://bit.ly/3Hn75n6
- Art Competition – entries closing 13 March [](https://bit.ly/hw2022artwork)https://bit.ly/hw2022artwork
CLICK HERE for more information on the 2022 Harmony Week program
CLICK HERE for more information on the ART COMPETITION closing 13 March