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October 2018
MDAA’s Annual General Meeting
Coming up is the Annual General Meeting on 12 December 2018 to be held at the St Marks Church in Mary St Granville. There will be an election of new members to the Governance Committee so a call out to members who might want to give back to the community by coming on board to the Governance Committee and help give direction to the organisation. Please renew your membership so you can vote at the AGM.
Find out more »November 2018
MDAA’s Patron
Associate Professor Munjed Al Muderis is an orthopaedic surgeon and a clinical lecturer at Macquarie University and the Australian School of Advanced Medicine. He specialises in hip, knee, trauma and Osseo integration surgery. As well as being an internationally respected surgeon and humanitarian, he has helped many amputees regain their mobility. The Professor is a pioneer towards ensuring and environment where people with disability are independent and enjoy the same rights. MDAA appreciates his commitment and we are privileged to…
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Find out more »Florescence of Diversity Fundraising Dinner
MDAA is holding a fund-raising dinner, The Florescence of Diversity, on 23 November 2018 commencing 4pm at Blacktown Workers Club which is also a pre-celebration of the International Day for People with a Disability with our Patron Assistant Professor Dr Munjed Al Muderis, Human Rights Activist and Leading International Orthopaedic Surgeon as guest speaker. please click on link below: Invitation and Registration
Find out more »December 2018
AGM
Governance Committee so a call out to members who might want to give back to the community by coming on board to the Governance Committee and help give direction to the organisation.
Find out more »February 2019
#JustDoItGladys #StandByMe #AdvocacyMatters
“We need to have the existing advocacy groups supported and reinforced to build the bridge between this great promise of the NDIS and the reality of people either not understanding or not receiving services”. Comment below ⬇️ and let us know why disability advocacy services are important to you and your family. #JustDoItGladys #StandByMe #AdvocacyMatters
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Thanks for joining us in putting pressure on the NSW Government to commit to secure, long term funding for disability advocacy, information and representation organisations in NSW. We look forward to seeing you there!#letsdoitagain #StandbyMe
Find out more »#JustDoItGladys #StandByMe #AdvocacyMatters
Spot your local member! The #StandByMe Campaign has the support of many politicians from various parties that recognise the vital service that #disabilityadvocacy plays in NSW. Thank you to the following members for your ongoing support. Can’t see your local member? Tag them in this post to see if they support the long term funding of disability advocacy services in NSW.
Find out more »May 2019
National Standards for Disability Services Forum
You are invited to: National Standards for Disability Services Forum & NDIS Quality Safeguards Commission Session When: Monday 20 May 2019 Where: MDAA Granville 10-12 Hutchinson St Granville NSW 2142 Time: 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Please contact MDAA on 02 9891 6400 or e-mail mdaa@mdaa.org.au to book a place Click here for flier: NSDS Forum Flier
Find out more »August 2019
MDAA Annual Consumer Conference
NDIS Challenges MDAA Consumer Conference 2019 Date: Wednesday, 21 August 2019 Time: 10:00am Location: The Holroyd Centre 17 Miller Street, Merrylands NSW 2160 AGENDA 10:00 – 11:30am: Speakers from: Legal Aid to discuss NDIS Appeals and Reviews NSW Government and Information Providers to discuss services for non-NDIS participants 11:30 – 12:30pm: Questions and Answers Session 12:30 – 1:00pm: Light Refreshments To book your place please call 1800 629 072 or mdaa@mdaa.org.au Please advise of any dietary requirements. *Interpreters upon request
Find out more »October 2019
Diversity-Food For Thought
"Celebrating Diversity and World Mental Health" MDAA invites you to our Annual Fundraising Event. Please join us!! Date: 11 October 2019 Time: 4.pm to 8.pm Address: St Marks Church, 17 Mary St Granville NSW 2142 $25.00 admission fee, includes a delicious multicultural dinner, entertainment and games. Also available on the day is a silent auction and op-shop To register please call 02 9891 6400 or e-mail mdaa@mdaa.org.au by 30th September 2019 All proceeds to NSW Network of Women with Disability.…
Find out more »MDAA Future Leaders Training
MDAA Future Leaders Training- 26 October 2019 We invite people with disability, their families and carers to a free training workshop on: The Roles and Responsibilities of Directors on Boards For more information MDAA Future Leaders flier
Find out more »November 2019
Intercultural Sounds & Movements – Arabic Rhythm & Bellydance
FREE Music & Dance Program for People with Disability & their Carers & Family. Be creative and interact with others through the universal language of sounds and movements. Together we will learn traditional instruments and dance moves in a fun, friendly atmosphere. No previous music or dance experience needed! Next Class: Arabic Rhythm & Bellydance Wednesday 20 November 2019 10am-12pm MDAA Office 10-12 Hutchinson St. Granville For more information or to book your spot please call MDAA Project Coordinator Rhiannon…
Find out more »December 2019
Costume Party International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability- Costume Party Come and celebrate with us International Day of People with Disability. When: Tuesday 3 December 2019 Time: 4.00pm to 8.00pm Where: Pablo's Cantina - Parramatta Leagues Club Please book a place by calling 02 9891 6400 or e-mail mdaa@mdaa.org.au For more information: Costume Party flier
Find out more »MDAA AGM 2019
MDAA Annual General Meeting MDAA would like to cordially invite you to attend our 24th Annual General Meeting When: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 Time: 10.00am arrival and Morning Tea Where: Granville Town Hall - 10 Carlton St., Granville NSW 2142 RSVP: by 6 December 2019 to mdaa@mdaa.org.au or by calling 02 9891 6400 Please include accessibility, dietary and any other requirements with your RSVP.
Find out more »February 2021
Human Rights Conference 2021
Human Rights Conference Flyer
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Cyber Crime & Scams
Cyber Crime & Scams Flyer 09-03-21
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Immigration Rights Forum
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Find out more »May 2021
How to Deal with Domestic Violence
How to Deal with Domestic Violence Flyer 11-05-21
Find out more »Seniors Staying Connected
If you would like to improve your knowledge in technology and wellbeing, please join us for our FREE Seniors Staying Connected Activity or Workshop every Wednesday from 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Find out more »June 2021
My Aged Care and Planning Ahead for Future Decision Making. [Enduring Power of Attorney and Wills] 4 June 2021
MDAA is holding a free event. Friday 04 June 2021 Please see flyer for details of how to register.
Find out more »My Aged Care & Planning Ahead for the Future (Enduring Power of Attorney and Wills) Free Event 17 June 2021
MDAA Invites you to a FREE Information Session on My Aged Care and the Carer Gateway on Thursday 17th June 2021
Find out more »July 2021
My Aged Care & Community Safety (Domestic Violence and Scams)
Due to Covid-19 restrictions this event has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Thank you.
Find out more »Active Citizens COVID-19 Consultation Session
Hope you have been doing well and are staying safe. MDAA Active Citizens have organised this consultation as there has been lots of feedback about concerns, confusion about information and not being able to access information as well as about vaccinations. We welcome you to join the session to share your thoughts and feedback. Zoom details: Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: COVID-19 Concerns Time: Jul 26, 2021 10:00 Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney Join…
Find out more »August 2021
Join us in celebration of the online launch of the Women’s Network COFFEE CLUB Friday 20th August 2021
Link to purchase online raffle tickets: https://www.raffletix.com.au?ref=zm939
Find out more »September 2021
Telehealth and Electronic Prescriptions Zoom Info Session
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/95426442333?pwd=THg0MmFWSjYrM0JHV1A5Ui83Tng2Zz09 Meeting ID: 954 2644 2333 Passcode: happy
Find out more »October 2021
MOVE for your MATE – Mental Health Matters
MOVE for your MATE- Mental Health Matters For Mental Health Month in October, MDAA will be holding a virtual exercise event. All funds raised will go toward future MDAA activities for Men's Mental Health. This competition will take place from 1st October- 9am, 8th October- 5pm. For all those wishing to participate, you can make an account and then register with running heroes. Running heroes will not need to be used at this present time until the challenge starts on…
Find out more »December 2021
MDAA’s Annual General Meeting
Come join us for MDAA's Annual General Meeting. There are limited sports available at the venue, so get in quick with your registration. You can also join online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83588996568?pwd=VW9yNDducEx1RE1pYWp0Y255TS9GQT09
Find out more »February 2022
MDAA Strategic Plan Consultation
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Join our consumer and member consultation for MDAA·s 3-year Plan for 2022-2025 WHEN: 22 February 2022, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm WHERE: St Marks Anglican Church 17 Mary Street, Granville NSW 2142 Your feedback is important to us. Consumer Consultation flyer22.02
Find out more »March 2022
International Women’s Day
International Women's Day Celebration Celebrate with us!! Women’s International Day- Break the Bias Date: 8 March 2022 Time: 5.00pm to 8.00pm Venue: Merrylands RSL Club 8/12 Miller St Merrylands For more information: #BreakTheBias - International Women's Day 2022 flier
Find out more »Stories Shared
You are invited!! Funded by the Multicultural NSW, ‘Stories Shared’ is a one-day storytelling event that celebrates diversity, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and preserves cultural wisdom. The project is calling people from diverse cultural backgrounds to reflect on shared values and lessons, and share their stories through different ways including poems, chants, rhymes, songs, dance, and more. Following the event, the stories will be compiled into a book that will be distributed to participants and the local community. This event will…
Find out more »May 2022
Election Forum
MDAA Election Forum MDAA would like to invite you to our Election Forum Tuesday 17 May 2022. Please see details below and contact us on 1800 629 072 to register to attend.
Find out more »June 2022
Griffith Community Forum
Griffith Community Forum MDAA Griffith invites you to a Free Community Forum. DATE: Wednesday, 15 June 2022 TIME: 2pm - 5pm VENUE: Griffith Community Centre Unit 1/1 Olympic Street, Griffith NSW 2680 For more information: Griffith Forum Flier
Find out more »Enduring Guardianship and Power of Attorney workshop
Enduring Guardianship and Power of Attorney workshop Free workshop for legal information about enduring guardianship and power of attorney 28 June 2022 Enduring Guardianship flier
Find out more »August 2022
Tech Savvy Seniors
Tech Savvy Seniors Join us at MDAA for Karaoke, Games and Gentle Exercise while you are learning IT skills. This will be an 8 week course on every Tuesday at our Granville office. The first session will be held on: Monday, 8 August 2022 9:30am - 2:00pm Please bring food to share If you would like to register your interest please call MDAA and ask for the Encompass team on 02 9891 6400 Encompass project flyer
Find out more »September 2022
Art Workshop for Disability Royal Commission consumers
Art Workshop for Disability Royal Commission consumers MDAA invites you to an ART WORKSHOP A chance to share your stories as a group for the Disability Royal Commission and a safe group setting for DRC consumers to express your stories through art WHEN: 20 September 2022, Tuesday, 10:00am-12:30pm WHERE: St. Mark's Anglican Church (Community Hall) 17 Mary Street, Granville, NSW 2142 For more information: DRC Art workshop Flier 20.09.22
Find out more »Working Together Project for Consumers
Working Together Project for Consumers Capacity Building Workshop for consumers Come along and share your ideas to help improve service delivery Date: 30 September 2022 - 9.30am to 1.00pm Where: Granville Diggers Club, 5 Memorial Drive Granville For more information: Working Together Project Consumer Workshop flierSeptember 2022
Find out more »October 2022
Working Together Project for service providers and support workers
Working Together Project for service providers and support workers Disability Awareness & Cultural Competency Workshop for disability service providers and support workers. Learn about consumer's rights and responsibilities under the National Standards for Disability Services Date: 13 October 2022 Where: Merrylands Bowling Club, 65 Newman St Merrylands 2160 Working Together Project Service Provider Workshop flyer
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Moving Forward for Fun
Moving Forward for Fun MDAA is holding a fundraising event for Mental Health Month in October 2022 Please sign up to the website below to start your fundraising quest for our MDAA fun run to be held on October 21 2022. For now, all you need to do is follow the prompts at the link below and start promoting the event and to encourage people to sponsor your participation, whether you decide to walk, run or jog, it is completely…
Find out more »November 2022
Your Local Services Forum Cabravale
Your Local Services Supporting You Cabravale The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association along with SWS Local Health District and EACH, would like to invite you to meet us and learn more about our services while spending the morning relaxing through art and aromatherapy. DATE: Wednesday, 2 November 2022 TIME: 9:30am -1:00pm VENUE: Cabravale Leisure Centre Eric Bedford Room 30 Broomfield St, Cabramatta NSW 2166 For more information: Fairfield Services Forum - 2 November 22 -Flier
Find out more »Breaking Free Annual Fundraiser
Breaking Free - Annual Fundraiser Event 4 November 2022 MDAA is proud to be holding their annual fundraising event, ‘Breaking Free’ and we would be honoured to have your presence at this event. There will be opportunities to win prizes including airline vouchers, participation in a silent auction to win various high-quality packages, as well raffle tickets that are sold online and in person, leading up to the event. MDAA is a tax-deductible gift recipient (DGR) and all donations…
Find out more »Your Local Services Forum Campbelltown
Your Local Services Supporting You The Multicultural Disability Advocacy Association along with NSW Department of Education, SWS Local Health District and EACH, would like to invite you to meet us and learn more about our services while spending the morning relaxing through art and aromatherapy DATE: Friday, 18 November 2022 TIME: 9:30am -1:00pm VENUE: Campbelltown Arts Centre Workshop 1 1 Art Gallery Rd, Campbelltown NSW 2560 For more information: Campbelltown Consumer Forum and Art Workshop FINAL 18 November 22
Find out more »December 2022
MDAA AGM
MDAA SGM & AGM NOTICE 27th SPECIAL and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING When: Wednesday 7 December 2022 Where: By Zoom and at St Marks Church Hall 17 Mary Street Granville (please turn over for map) Time: AGM starts at 10.00am followed by Lunch Join Zoom by: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81230250053?pwd=MENydkt2VUo0cHc2MjFkbXl3bm44UT09 If you wish to attend, please register by 5 December 2022. Phone: 02 9891 6400 For more information: AGM_Invite_Agenda
Find out more »International Day of People with Disability 16 December 2022
International Day of People with Disability 16 December 2022 We would like to invite you to our MDAA picnic celebrating International Day of People with Disability To register your interest please call Dolma at MDAA on 9891 6400
Find out more »January 2023
Disability in Different Cultures
Disability in Different Cultures You are invited to a half day event with art workshop to highlight the experiences of people with disability from different cultures When: Tuesday 17 January 2023 Where: Granville Diggers, 5 Memorial Drive Granville NSW 2142 Please call 02 9891 6400 to register
Find out more »DRC Art Workshop-Auburn
DRC Art Workshop Auburn MDAA invites you to a workshop with free information and relaxing activities Where: Auburn Central Shopping Centre When: 19 January 2023 at 10.00am Learn about your rights and participate in a relaxing art session
Find out more »DRC Art Workshop Fairfield
DRC Art Workshop Fairfield MDAA invites you to a workshop with free information and relaxing activities Where: Venue to be confirmed When: 24 January 2023 at 10.00am Learn about your rights and participate in a relaxing art session
Find out more »Community Forum Lismore
Community Forum Lismore MDAA will be visiting Lismore to run a free Community Forum on MDAA services, taking place 9 February 2023. Please see the flyer to register.
Find out more »DRC Art Workshop Burwood
DRC Art Workshop Burwood MDAA invites you to a workshop with free information and relaxing activities Where: Burwood Plaza Centre Court When: 31 January 2023 at 10.00am Learn about your rights and participate in a relaxing art session
Find out more »February 2023
Community Forum Coffs Harbour
Community Forum- Coffs Harbour MDAA invites you to a FREE Community Forum in Coffs Harbour for information about our services. Date: 8 February 2023 Location: Cavanbah Hall, 191 Harbour Drive Coffs Harbour
Find out more »Community Forum Lismore
Community Forum-Lismore MDAA invites you to a FREE Community Forum in Lismore for information about our services. Date: 9 February 2023 Location: 27 Oliver Ave Goonellabah
Find out more »Community Forum Byron Bay
Community Forum- Byron Bay MDAA invites you to a FREE Community Forum in Byron Bay for information about our services. Date: 10 February 2023 Location: Cavanbah Centre, 249 Ewingsdale Rd Byron Bay
Find out more »March 2023
International Women’s Day Celebration
International Women's Day Celebration When: Thursday 23 March 2023 Where: Parramatta Leagues Club Cost: $10.00 contribution paid to MDAA
Find out more »April 2023
Free Community Forum
MDAA invites you to a free Community Forum in Dubbo. Information about MDAA services. When: Friday 28 April 2023 Time: 10am to 12.00pm Where: Dubbo Neighbourhood Centre
Find out more »May 2023
Housing Forum 11 May 2023
Housing Forum - How to get started Find out about who should apply for Social Housing how to prepare the application what is the waiting time how MDAA can help you Please register by calling MDAA on 1800 629 072
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Free Community Forum _ Armidale
Free Community Forum - Armidale MDAA in partnership with Mosaic and SSI invite you to a free community forum Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023 Time 10.am to 12.pm Venue SSI Armidale 86 Beardy St Armidale NSW 2350
Find out more »Free Community Forum – Tamworth
Free Community Forum - Tamworth MDAA in partnership with Mosaic invites you to a free community forum in Tamworth to receive information about MDAA services Date: Thursday 25 May 2023 Time 10am to 12 pm Venue: Tamworth Community Centre
Find out more »Caring for Carers
Caring for Carers Forum MDAA invites you to a Carers Consultation When: 31 May 2023; 10am to 1pm Where: MDAA Granville: 10-12 Hutchinson St, Granville To register please contact MDAA on 1800 629 072.
Find out more »June 2023
Human Rights Consumer Conference
Human Rights Consumer Conference Save the Date!!! When: 7 June 2023 Where: Blacktown Workers Club, 55 Campbell St Blacktown To register please call MDAA on 1800 629 072
Find out more »MDAA Fiesta – Fundraising Event for NSW Network of Women with Disability
MDAA Fiesta- Fundraising Event Come and join us for our fundraising event for the NSW Network for Women with Disability When: 23 June 2023 6pm to 9pm Where: St Johns Park Bowling Club See flier for information how to buy your tickets.
Find out more »Breaking Barriers, Empowering Seniors
Breaking Barriers, Empowering Seniors Come and Join us for Fun and enjoyable activities Come together for Art, Games and Dance Tuesday, 27 June 2023 9:30 AM - 15:00 PM
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