HUNTER MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES INC;
We provide a variety of advocacy, service and advice to support and assist those with special needs, the frail, aged, those living with disabilities of all ages, youth and the disenfranchised communities across our geographic area. We are a major provider of health, wellbeing, social and support programs and deliver health and wellness social support groups, day respite centers, individual support and a multicultural meals delivery service across the Central Coast, Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens Regions to reduce social isolation and allow people to remain in their own homes for longer. We partner with other organisations (including NDIS) and local schools to build skills pathways, work experience, placements, access to services, mentoring programs to provide opportunities for the disabled and disengaged youth. We run a Community Garden, Community Shed, onsite Cafe, Multicultural Meals Program, various forums, briefings and events including the annual Multicultural Fiesta and partner with organisation and stakeholders with similar ethos and values. The HMC is also the Hunter’s Peak Multicultural Body and part of Multicultural NSW’s Peak Bodies Program. We specialise in working and partnering with existing and emerging Culturally, Linguistically and Religiously Diverse (CALRD) communities to assist in building capacity, providing support and guidance, access to information, developing and delivering programs and being a conduit to Government and other key bodies.