Tag: Muslim Women’s Association of SA

CHSP BBQ Get Together

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On the 14th of January 2021, MWASA organised a BBQ get together with our CHSP* seniors in Thorndon Park. It was a perfect outing to start off the year.

The seniors began the activity by strolling down the reservoir. This was a great opportunity for them to increase physical activity which improves their health and wellbeing.

 

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While waiting for the food to cook, the seniors chatted away with their peers while appreciating the beautiful weather and scenery.

 

 

Once the food was cooked, the seniors enjoyed the delicious spread of food with their peers while basking in the beautiful outdoors. This outing was a very therapeutic and relaxing experience for the seniors and they are excited for future outings!

 

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

CHSP Centrelink Talk

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A talk on Centrelink payment was held on 28 January 2021 at MWASA for our CHSP* seniors. Tanya Kaplan from Services Australia began the session by sharing the general information on the types of payments available and its eligibility criteria as well as teaching the seniors how to navigate Centrelink for help.

 

Tanya also touched on the topic which was close to their heart, i.e. on age pension payment, providing information as to how much they received based on the Assets Test and factors that could affect payment such as leaving the country for a period of time.

An interpreter for Uyghur speakers was present to facilitate understanding of the topic.

 

The seniors were very attentive and engaged during the talk and enquired many questions. The seniors find informational talks like these to be very beneficial and hope to attend more in the future.

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

Highlights of July to December 2020

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The year 2020 had its ups and downs, however here at Muslim Women’s Association of SA we strive to continue providing the best to our clients and members. 

Scroll down to see our highlights from July to December 2020, and reminisce the wonderful memories we had in 2020.

 

Due to COVID-19 restrictions in 2020, the seniors were advised to stay at home. As such, MWASA has provided our CHSP seniors with scrumptious meal packs that were delivered by our kind volunteers. 

 

 

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SETS Youth Bowling

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On the 17th of December 2020, our SETS* youth headed to Zone Bowling on Cross Road for some fun-filled bowling.  The youth had a blast during this outing since it was a first-time experience for most of them. It was a good social sport as they interacted with one another between turns and supported their teammates throughout the friendly competitions.

The youth thoroughly enjoyed this outing and look forward to similar activities in the future. 

*SETS= Settlement Engagement and Transition Support

SETS Understanding My Utility Bills

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On the 15th of December 2020, MWASA organised a session on ‘Understanding My Utility Bills’ for SETS* mothers. This session was conducted to assist our clients to develop a better understanding of their utility bills and their usage as well as learning ways to reduce these bills.

The session was presented by Sabina, an Energy Advisor from Uniting Communities. She covered topics on appliances that contribute to a higher bill, tariffs and charges and the concession rights they may be eligible to apply. Sabina also assisted them on how to read their bills and what to look for in understanding their bills. The clients were given a magnetic indoor thermometer and useful resources in their preferred language as takeaway souvenirs.

Overall, the clients found the session very informative as it helped them understand their bills and identify solutions to reduce them.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*SETS= Settlement Engagement and Transition Support

CHSP Strawberry Picking in Hahndorf

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On the 10th of December 2020, the CHSP* seniors visited Beerenberg Farm in Hahndorf for strawberry picking.

19 seniors along with Urika and the intern took the bus and headed to the farm. It was a very beautiful and sunny day, perfect for such an activity. The seniors were able to taste the freshly picked sweet and juicy strawberries and a few seniors purchased them for their loved ones. 

The seniors then headed to Hahndorf where they had lunch at the Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Before leaving the beautiful old German town, the seniors had the opportunity to wonder around and admire the German-style architecture. 

The seniors had a wonderful time during their outing. This was the final CHSP activity for 2020 and MWASA looks forward to conducting more activities for our CHSP seniors in 2021.

*CHSP= Commonwealth Home Support Program

End of Year Staff Retreat

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MWASA ended the year 2020 with a Staff Retreat on the 14th of December. We started off with a review of our progress for the year and plans for the coming year.

Following that, MWASA’s staff, tutors and volunteers headed off to the restaurant for a very hearty lunch. After lunch, we proceeded to play a game where we had to write an adjective of each letter that best describes a MWASA team member’s name. Everyone wrote such beautiful descriptions of the person they got. 

The team members then shared a few pieces of poetry which were very deep and meaningful. It was a good bonding session. Everyone had such a wonderful enjoying each other’s company. MWASA appreciates all the hard work and effort of the staff, tutors and volunteers.

 

We look forward to 2021!

CHSP Meal Delivery by Momz Kitchen

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Momz Kitchen catered appetising home style food (stir-fried chicken with rice) for the CHSP seniors on the 22nd and 23rd of July. The meals are part of the ongoing CHSP meal distribution program to support the seniors in accessing meals during the pandemic period. The meals were delivered by Sister Urika and her intern, Jessica as well as a volunteer, Brother Qayyum.

Information about the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and what it means for the seniors, as well as testing locations, were made available to them.  

As restrictions begin to ease from 20th July, MWASA will be resuming Social Support Group activities by inviting CHSP seniors for a social lunch at Sofra Kebab House in conjunction with Eid ul-Adha celebration after months of isolation.

CHSP Meal Delivery by Afghan Star

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This round, the Muslim Women’s Association of South Australia paired up with another local business – Afghan Star Charcoal Kebab House – to provide CHSP seniors with a tasty packed meal. The meal, which was delivered by Sister Urika and her volunteer Sister Nadia on 8 and 9 July 2020, included delicious grilled chicken skewers / falafel with salad and sauce wrapped in tandoori bread.

‘Tips and Ideas for Older Australians to improve flexibility, balance and strength’ by the Department of Health and a jigsaw puzzle activity were also included to engage and entertain the seniors in their free time. 

Eid Greetings from Premier Marshall & Assistant Minister Jing Lee

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Dear Hon Steven Marshall, Premier of SA,  and Hon Jing Lee, Assistant Minister to the Premier,

On behalf of Muslim Women’s Association of SA, thank you for this thoughtful letter to our community.

We appreciate your good wishes for our Eid ul Adha, which we are looking forward to, especially when South Australia is kept safe and well by our South Australian Government.

We are posting your letter on our website and social media so that all of our members and our community can share the good wishes from both of you.

Yours sincerely,

 
Dora Abbas
Vice Chairperson