Aged Care

We currently work with the Australian Asian Association in providing Age Care for the frail aged within the Burmese, Filipino, Indian, Pakistani and Sri Lankan communities, as part of the “Community Aged Care Package (CACP), the “Wellness Approach to Care in the Home” (WATCH) and the “Home and Community Care” (HACC) programmes.

Community Services

In May 2005 we expanded Community Services & Welfare in terms of advocacy, education, information and referral services to individuals of the Burmese community. The services include – case work support, housing, Centrelink, financial counselling, Department of Immigration and Citizenship matters.

This service is provided by a semi-retired Community Advocate who has 19 years experience working in the Community Service sector.

English language classes for refugees

We have weekly English classes for new migrants and refugees presently in the Kenwick area. If you would like to attend or know of potential students please contact us.

Also, we welcome any assistance that you may be able to provide to the classes such as writing material, volunteering or helping to transport students to and from classes. If you run a business or able to provide potential job training for migrants we would be greatful to hear from you.

Radio

The Burmese language program is provided by our Association to entertain and inform our community with local and Burma news and music. The program was first broadcast on 6NR on 31st October 1982. It can now be heard on 6EBA 95.3FM from 3.30pm to 4.30pm (Australian Western Standard Time) on Sundays. The radio program also streams live over the Internet so you can listen to it by clicking on this link each Sunday afternoon at 3.30pm (0730GMT if you are overseas).

Seniors

As our early migrants are ageing we are providing monthly forums for them to meet and discuss matters affecting them in the areas of social contact and health matters. See pictures of our seniors at monthly morning tea and lunches on our Photo Gallery page.

Once a year we organise seniors luncheons during the “Seniors Stay On Your Feet Week” in late October. Other varied outings including extended country trips are also organised for our respected seniors. Visit our Seniors page for further information.