Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc. (MCCSA)

Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc. (MCCSA)

Organisation Address
113 Gilbert St Adelaide, SA 5000
Organisation Phone
08 8345 5266
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm
Branch address:
  • Playford Office
  • John McVeity Centre
  • 182 Peachey Rd,
  • Smithfield Plains

As the peak multicultural organisation in South Australia, Multicultural Communities Council of SA Inc will support, enable, advocate for and collaborate with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities to enable them to achieve full participation as Australian citizens.

MCCSA acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders past, present and future.

Information
Services
  • Advocacy for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in South Australia
  • Assistance provided in grant application writing to member groups
  • Community Visitors Scheme - companionship and social support provided by bilingual volunteers to people in residential aged care facilities
  • Sharing Through Active Recreation - participation in sport and recreational activities for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • Transport service - mini-bus for ethnic organisations to transport frail aged and younger people with disabilities
  • Playgroups (multicultural and Korean)
  • Reconnect program accessible to all young people from Vietnamese, Chinese or Cambodian and other ethnic backgrounds - early intervention for young people at risk of homelessness
  • Successful Communities - to supply practical support to people within vulnerable and emerging culturally diverse community groups, this allows them to plan for the future, develop strong leadership, engage people & volunteers, execute successful projects, events plus much more
  • Provide carer retreat funding
  • Provide active ageing programs for the Russian, Korean and Spanish speaking communities and a diverse range of ageing projects
  • Undertake research studies
  • Provide to members access to facilities and MCCSA resources
Last updated: 15/11/2021
Information provided for: Adelaide City Council
This record was updated by: Volunteer Mal.
Council: City of Adelaide
Electorate (State): Adelaide
Electorate (Federal): Adelaide
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